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What can we reasonably expect from Kepler this year, if we want him to stay on the prospect path?

He's already knocking on the door of top-ten-prospect in a good minor league system, so I think he could honestly have a lost year in 2013 and still remain a prospect this time next year, though diminished in rank.

Originally Posted by ashburyjohn

He's already knocking on the door of top-ten-prospect in a good minor league system, so I think he could honestly have a lost year in 2013 and still remain a prospect this time next year, though diminished in rank.

I would say he is knocking on the door of making a lot of top 100 lists next year. He is already a top 10 Twins prospect (in the eyes of many including myself).

I would expect a .290/.350/.480 line from him at Cedar Rapids. And that would be damn good for a 20-year-old. He's fairly Mauer-like with increased power and some decreased plate discipline. I would DEFINITELY hope that if things go well he gets promoted for a month to Fort Myers. The future OF of Kepler-Buxton-Hicks is RIDICULOUS.

Originally Posted by John Bonnes

What can we reasonably expect from Kepler this year, if we want him to stay on the prospect path?

The midwest league tends to depress offensive stats a bit. I'd hope for above average defense and being in the top 10-20% of the leauge's offense. Those numbers would likely not be eye-popping, but out of a 20 year old, that would get him onto the bottom of many to 100 lists.

Originally Posted by Shane Wahl

The future OF of Kepler-Buxton-Hicks is RIDICULOUS.

You're forgetting about Arcia, and he may be the best of all.

Europe is conquerable as long as you leave Russia out of it.

Originally Posted by ScottyB

You're forgetting about Arcia, and he may be the best of all.

That's exactly what I thought when I read that.
I agree. (alas, no LIKE button)