1-27-12: - http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=6509
8. RHP Cory Mazzoni -
Baseball-Reference player profile - The Mets drafted Mazzoni in the second
round (71st pick overall) of the 2011 draft and showed immediate confidence in
him, moving him up to the Florida State League for six appearances at the end
of the season. While Mazzoni did make all dozen of his pro appearances out of
the bullpen after signing, that might have been in deference to the 92 innings
he pitched at North Carolina State during the spring. The 6-1/195 Pennsylvania
native has the stuff, strength and command to be a starting pitcher, with a
fastball that sits in the low-90s and has been as high as 96-97 mph at times, a
power curve in the upper-70s and a split-finger changeup.
1-23-12 - http://www.amazinavenue.com/2012/1/23/2693134/2012-amazin-avenue-top-50-mets-prospects
#49) OF Javier
Rodriguez - The '08 second rounder hasn't quite lived up to
expectations, but after a slow start in 2011 he managed to get things back on
track in Brooklyn. Specifically, after posting a .209 average through 26 games
with the Gnats, Rodriguez was demoted to short season A-ball. From there he'd
go on to rank among the NYPL league leaders in doubles and total bases while
boosting his BB% to a very impressive 11.6. While inconsistent offensive
results, waning speed and a subsequent move to right field have hurt his value,
he's posted very solid ISO rates each of the past three seasons. And at 21 he's
still quite age appropriate for his current level. He may not be the
power/speed threat and future star the Mets hoped for when they drafted him but
he's still got a chance to be a major leaguer, especially if he continues to
develop that power.
1-29-12 - http://www.metsminorleagueblog.com/
Joe Tuschak ended
his high school career by hitting a grand slam to lead his Northern York Polar
Bears to a state title in his final game as an amateur. Then he hit just .204/.318/.222 in his first
month as a professional. On the plus side, he walked in over 11% of his plate
appearances, showing strong plate discipline for a GCL player. Unfortunately, all of the pitches he saw,
which helped produce the walks, also came with a 26% strikeout rate.
1-30-12 - http://www.amazinavenue.com/2012/1/30/2757346/2012-amazin-avenue-top-50-mets-prospects-21-30
- LHP Juan
Urbina - At no. 30, Urbina drops 19 spots from last year's list. That's
because after an unspectacular but albeit forgivable pro debut, Urbina followed
with an outright bad sophomore season in the rookie level Appalachian League.
Add in the fact that the organization added a lot of minor league talent in
2011 and here we are. The 18-yr old lefty saw regression across most of his key
indicators and the scouting reports didn't take the step forward that one would
like for someone his age. Namely, his velocity did not jump up -- at least
consistently -- from the 87-90 mph levels we saw last season. Now it should be
pointed out that at times he flashed 93 but again, not consistently. Yet more
concerning to me was the fact that the league batted a robust .300 off Urbina,
something that you don't really want to see at any level, but especially not
against some of the rawest hitters in pro ball. And not when he posted a similarly
high number last year (.284). He was still over a year younger than the league
for 2011 but take fellow teenager and Kingsport starter Akeel Morris, who held
Appy league hitters to a .166 mark. The league as a whole batted .261, a heck
of a lot lower than they did against Urbina. In short, Urbina hasn't blown us
away with his stuff nor his results. Obviously reports about an advanced
change-up and very good pitching IQ are nice but typically when you've got a
potentially special future starter you can see it in dominance against inferior
competition. For me, he's going to have to earn his ranking going forward.
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