The Rollercoaster Development Reality of Most Top Prospects

[Major League Ready]

1 hour ago, arby58 said:

Both Lee and Miranda got their chance because of injuries - not because they're young players with potential who 'deserve' a chance to start. It's also why both Wallner and Julien were sent back down - they didn't 'deserve' to play, based on their MLB performance. Wallner performed very well at AAA, and now he's back and has another shot. Julien has his AAA OPS up to .789, and if they need another infielder, he might get a shot yet this year. That said, he won't get that shot just because of potential. The goal is to make the play-offs, and those who have already proven it are going to play - as it should be.

I have no idea what you are talking about regarding Texas' Garcia. Ardolis Garcia debuted with Texas in 2021 and played 149 games for them that year, then 156 in 2022 and last year, when you say he did not make his debut until December, he played in 148 games - how the heck do you do that in September? 

They almost all get their shot because of an injury so I am not sure what we are arguing.

My fingers typed Garcia when I meant Evan Carter.  There are many examples of 1st players making an impact.  Cleveland has the best record in the AL and they were built on prospects and prearb players.  The Orioles are much the same.  

[arby58]

1 hour ago, Major League Ready said:

They almost all get their shot because of an injury so I am not sure what we are arguing.

My fingers typed Garcia when I meant Evan Carter.  There are many examples of 1st players making an impact.  Cleveland has the best record in the AL and they were built on prospects and prearb players.  The Orioles are much the same.  

Fine, and if they perform, they continue to play - if not, they may find themselves in AAA. BTW, Evan Carter is having an injury-marred sophomore year - his OPS is a pedestrian .633 in 45 games. That's often the story, as they also were with Miranda in his second year.

[specialiststeve]

Nice article ... not Linear!! 

There is so much that goes into a player getting to the major league and staying there. 

Talent is number one but also the ability adjust ... the ability to "grind" and stay healthy. Even the best players struggle some and sometimes a lot but the ability to adjust and move on is what the "best" do. 

 

[arby58]

On 7/13/2024 at 6:30 AM, mikelink45 said:

The development of prospects is one of the most enjoyable parts of following baseball over the years. When I was young and the Milwaukee braves were my team. I remember Bob Hazel coming up and absolutely lighting this league on fire hitting over 400 and leading the braves. Then he basically dropped out a baseball. I know he hung on a little while but never performed again. Baseball can be frustrating. Exciting and always unpredictable

It truly is one of the exciting/frustrating aspects of following a team. I remember Marty Cordova winning ROY and having a good second year, then injuries derailed his career for many years. John Castino was also a ROY and had several good years, and then, same thing as Cordova - back issues. Don't get me started on Francisco Liriano - his rookie year had the makings of perhaps another Twins World Series win until he and Brad Radke went out with injuries.

[TwinsDr2021]

On 7/13/2024 at 2:30 PM, arby58 said:

There are still the Brock Stewarts and Caleb Thielbars of the world that are notable exceptions - and at ages far in advance of 26.

Not sure where you are going with this, how do guys that failed as major league players and were completely out of MLB baseball have anything to do with prospects?

I was replying to this - " If they are improving keep running them out there until they aren’t regardless of age. "

if you understand the rules of MLB at some point they player has to be put on the 40 man, why was Keirsey not drafted in the rule 5?