Hall will be Miamis area scout for Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. He was a part-time scout for the Marlins in North Texas from 2010-11 before joining the Texas Rangers as North Texas scout and Double-A coach from 2012-15. Reed started 14 games in 2019 between A- & A amassing 75.1 innings. The 2019 4th rounder hit .281 with a .357 OBP in 274 at-bats with 9 HR and 15 doubles giving him a respectable .442 SLUG. With the Miami coaching staff they have helped Eder harness his abilities and so far this season has been proving all the teams that passed on him for 3+ rounds wrong. Age: 21 19. Jake Eder, LHP (2020 Rank N/A) The future is bright for Miami, they have a lot of prospects in various stages of development and the next step is to start seeing the fruits of the rebuild payoff and see who they add next! The continued development of the changeup and the impressive 2021 season has rocketed Meyer to the top prospect in the Marlins organization even though undersized according to many scouting reports. Marlins Top 10 Prospects: 1. 12. Highest Level: A+ Last Update 2/11/2023 ; Contact Name Jorge Hernandez; Contact Info Email Direct ; marlins foundation. Sixto Sanchez has the slider working in his first MLB start.pic.twitter.com/TRNtusMaig, Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) August 23, 2020. and a 21.3%-line drive rate. Campbell holds 4 major league pitches but he needs to focus on being consistent with his delivery to be effective.
Analyzing The Miami Marlins 2021 Opening Day Roster his walks are a little high but he seemed to get it under control a bit in High A. he should start the year in AA why the drop? Jorge Guzman, RHP (2020 Rank 16) To be fair, how many people knew a lot about Eder this past offseason? 16. Ive just got to get the reps and get the work in., Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Miami area sports - only $1 a month. Brown returns to the Marlins organization as the club's Major League Hitting Coach, joining Miami after serving as one of the hitting coaches for the Los . Miami hired Kim Ng as MLBs first East Asian American and first female to the General Manager position. Sometimes the picks dont work out like you think theyre gonna work out. In his debut he went 5 innings striking out 4 but his next game he went 7 innings striking out out 10, he never looked over matched on the mound having the poise of a seasoned veteran. 10. The Venezuela native began his career in 2010 as the Area Scout for Caracas for the New York Mets and became an international scout in Panama for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2013-15. The batters box left some room for improvement but Diaz spent the offseason in the DWL tearing the cover off the ball and helping his team into the playoffs while working lowering his hands and utilizing a quicker stroke. Joe Mack, C, 19, Rookie (FCL) Highest Level: A+ Paul Campbell, RHP (2020 Rank N/A) His combine drew comparisons on NFL Network's to five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Steve Smith, who accumulated more than 14,000 receiving yards in the NFL over 16 seasons. Lets see how he makes up for lost time. He spent the last eight years with the Los Angeles Angels, scouting the Deep South territory and assisting in the clubs international scouting department. St. Louis Cardinals 2021 Top 50 Prospects, this site seem to be right more than most. Look for him to spend more time in AAA to get the feel before coming back up to Miami. Going into his eighth MLB season, he brings so much more power to South Beach. Marlins are high on Devers adding him to the 40 man roster to protect him from the rule 5 draft. 34. The Marlins have a bonus pool of $10,486,000, the ninth-largest pool this draft and a little more than $1 million above the league average of $9,323,353. 32. Jordan Holloway, RHP (2020 Rank 29) He signed numerous all-stars and National League regular season and postseason MVPs with the Phillies, including Ryan Howard (2005 NL Rookie of the Year; 2006 NL MVP; 2009 NLCS MVP), Jimmy Rollins (2007 NL MVP), Cole Hamels (2008 NLCS and WS MVP), Chase Utley (six-time all-star), and Aaron Nola (2018 all-star), as well as 2017 Rookie of the Year candidate Rhys Hoskins. pic.twitter.com/oLK4tNPPVz, Next On Deck (@NoDSports) December 12, 2020. Zach Pop - Scouting Report. Todays Marlins news roundup also includes a request for your original Marlins trivia questions. Run on Griffin Conine Denbo was Derek Jeter's first big front . He began with Seattle as a Major League Scout from 2009-10 before serving as Major League Scouting Supervisor, Special Assignment Scout, and Special Assistant to Scouting between 2010 and 2019. He also fits the mold of defensive flexibility, playing mostly second and third with 2 starts at short. Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel talked Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option, the Byron Jones saga and more at the NFL scouting combine. After the season the Marlins pulled the trigger on the $12.5M dollar option on Marte to keep him around for the 2021 season which is a big win as the young outfield prospects will be able to learn from one of the best. In 4.1 innings he gave up 7 hits and 9 earned runs. If he can put together a consistent season this year and cut down on his 21.6% K rate from last year, Bleday could be the highest-rated position player on this list.
A look at Miami Marlins' draft plan and focus on development | Miami Herald Joe Dunand, 3B (2020 Rank 36) Cabrera earned his August 25th MLB promotion by his stellar 2021 minor league season. Highest Level: High School Braxton will compete in spring but I project he will start back in the minors working on mixing in more of his secondary offerings since he hurled the 4-Seamer 50% of the time. The offseason has been quiet, but they have made some under the radar type moves. Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, projected as one of the top players in the NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed offensive . Dylan Bice, RHP, 24, AA Brian Sikorski. Edward Cabrera, RHP (2020 Rank 5) Team Fielding--Totals. baseball from 2016-19 as an assistant coach for Oklahoma State University. 22. The Marlins solidified the CF position and the batting order by acquiring Starling Marte from Arizona for Caleb Smith, Humberto Mejia and Julio Frias. In 12 games this past season, Richardson threw for 2,549 yards, 17 touchdowns, and nine interceptions on a 53.8-completion percentage, while running for 654 yards and nine touchdowns on 103 carries. His 2020 MLB debut could not have gone any worse. February 28, 2023 9:36 AM. Luarbert Arias, RHP, 21, Low-A. Yiddi Cappe, SS (2020 Rank N/A) Harrison, already 25, will need to put that skill on display fast or risk being traded or demoted. Made is MLB debut in 2020 and played stellar defense on a playoff team. He was the talk of the end of season instructional camp being named by Baseball America as the Marlins top instructional league performer. He hit .040 with a .172 OBP in 25 at bats. Attend to each game to coordinate, supervise and support the assigned sitter's work.
Marlins Add 4 Coaches to Mattingly's Staff for 2022 International free agent, when signed he was 65 155 pounds from the DR and by the end of the season he was now 69 190 pounds. 49. Unfortunately, Miami fans will have to wait until 2023 to see Eder back on the mound and dominating as he underwent Tommy John surgery late in the 2021 season. Kyle Hurt, RHP (2020 Rank N/A) In 2019 He received 508 at bats hitting .276, with a .331 OBP and a .425 SLG. 25. He still has elite skills and if he can get it to click, he has the potential to be a real 5 tool contributor. Jordan McPherson. Marlins Minor League Affiliates Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor 11. Highest Level: College January 17, 2021 Victor Mesa Jr., OF, 20, Low-A Wow I cant believe MD Johnson dropped. Miami Marlins pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. (left) and bullpen coach Wellington Cepeda watch on during a spring training workout on Monday, Feb . Lewin Diaz, 1B (2020 Rank 10)
Trading Bases: The Giancarlo Stanton Trade - Sim Sports Gaming Chris Perkins: Let's take a closer look at what the Dolphins said at Conine was a Single-A All-Star in 2019 and he led the Midwest League in home runs (22) and SLG (.576). Over the course of the season, the Dolphins' 10-man college scouting staff will grade 1,504 players, write 3,960 reports and visit 256 colleges from Ohio State to Tarleton State (Stephenville . Highest Level: Rookie 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.. At the annual NFL . The good thing about a down debut is he will be affordable come draft day. Make sure to check out all of our other MLB Team Top Prospects. He attended the University of Florida and covered the Gators athletic program for five years before joining the Herald staff in December 2017. Its hard to slot him this high in the rankings at only 17, but he really could be something special.
Miami Marlins fire VP of player development and scouting Gary Denbo Highest Level: MLB GCL All-Star in 2019, theMarlinsappear to be limiting his innings, but he is performing when given the opportunity. Mesa had a solid showing at the plate in 2019 getting 176 at bats while hitting .284 with a .366 OBP and winning the Gulf Coast LeagueMarlinsMVP award. More impressive he had 35 strikeouts in 21.1 innings with a 1.154 WHIP and 0 home runs allowed. Stan Meek, the former Miami Marlins vice president of scouting, takes us through how the club scouted left-hander Trevor Rogers. 48. Age: 22 Trevor Rogers, LHP (2020 Rank 6) 2015 Assistant Coach @ Fresno State (DI) Jon Scott. Highest Level: A loanDepot park 501 Marlins Way Miami, FL 33125 Tel: 305.480.1300 Chairman & Principal Owner: Bruce Sherman General Manager: Kim Ng President of Business Operations: Caroline O'Connor Chief of Staff: Thomas Stolarski Assistant General Manager: Brian Chattin Assistant General Manager: Daniel Greenlee . pic.twitter.com/m1PrBi29Q6, Beloit Sky Carp (@beloitskycarp) July 10, 2021. Sixto Sanchez . Nuitter has been a scout for 10 seasons and joins the Marlins after spending the last four years with the Los Angeles Dodgers as their Venezuela and Central America Scouting Supervisor. He started 50 games in the DSL in 2021 and had a .922% fielding rate with 13 errors on 180 chances which may be cleaned up the more he plays. Jose Devers, 2B/SS, 22, MLB Marlins played it safe getting him out here in 20 games (19 starts, 78.1 IP) but he was able to showcase strikeout potential with his plus curveball which is an excellent sign. Stoffer Cochran Lisewski enters his eighth season with the Marlins organization, his first in the role of Special Assignment Scout. He signed with the Padres as a Minor League free agent in 2017 and played two seasons of professional baseball before transitioning to the front office. Trevor Rogers, LHP: 2. . 28. The Marlins made some noise in the Rule 5 Draft selecting RHP Paul Campbell from the Rays. His MLB debut season was rocky, but he showed that he wasnt overmatched. In the midst of a data-driven era in Major League Baseball that has often de-emphasized the human element, the Marlins made an interesting zag on Friday by adding personnel to all groups of their scouting department. Players signed include: LHP Luis Baldiris, OF Kevin Guerrero, C Ronald Hernandez, INF Reiner Chourio, OF Oscar Colina, C Edward Duran, RHP Gerardo Hernandez, INF Jesus Hernandez, LHP Jesus Leon, and RHP Jhoniel Serrano.
Miami Marlins 2022 Season Preview - Prime Time Sports Talk Jose Devers, SS (2020 Rank 11) The Marlins will likely be without top pitching prospect Max Meyer for the entire 2023 season after he underwent Tommy John surgery at the end of July. Highest Level: MLB
7 hired for Marlins scouting positions - Fish Stripes Cappe has a plus arm, good hands and superior footwork in the field, scouts are torn on where he ends up playing as he may outgrow the position but time will tell. Neil Raymond | Feb 23, 2023. Payroll Table 2023 Contracts Active Multi-Year Summary Positional Spending Prospects The Future Free Agents 2023 Player (40) Pos. The Miami Marlins were the second-worst team in the National League East last season at 67-95. In the DSL the 19-year-old had a 1.25 ERA in 8 appearances with 1 save. So many prospect evaluators were low on him and he proved them wrong.
Alabama baseball remains ranked No. 20 in latest College Baseball rankings We will have to wait to see what kind of implications that caused on player development. Eveld was hit hard in AAA in 2019 after he was one of our Prospects1500 nominees for Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Year in 2018. He worked for Perfect Game in 2018 and spent 2019 as the Supervisor of baseball Operations and a College Placement Advisor for ULeague Baseball Academy. Behind the dish, he has thrown out 75% of runners attempting to steal and has 9 assists.
Sun Devil Baseball Celebrates Rich Tradition on MLB Opening Day The Venezuela native began his career in 2010 as the Area Scout for Caracas for the New York Mets and became an international scout in Panama for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2013-15. 5. Highest Level: AAA
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Release: Marlins announce scouting department - MLB.com He has been playing in deep dynasty keeper leagues for 20+ years and only plays in leagues where there is a prospect component. The 2020 3rd round pick struggled with walks in his promotion overshading the great season he had in High-A. Jose Ortiz. International free agent signee signed out of the Bahamas, Lewis was considered the best prospect in the Bahamas for 2019. The Miami Marlins today announced three additions to the organization's Amateur Scouting department: Marti Wolever as Senior Advisor, Amateur Scouting; Mike Soper as Regional Supervisor; and T.R. Prospects1500 Tiers: 27. Miami Marlins top 100 prospects ratings will surprise you. In 7.2 innings he struck out 8 but gave up 8 hits and 5 runs (3 home runs). Holloway was over matched for his debut but had yet to play above A, the jury is still out on what he can be. Acquired RHP Adam Cimber from the Indians for cash considerations and on the same day they designated RHP Jose Urena for assignment.
Wellington Cepeda on Miami Marlins, World Baseball Classic | Miami Herald 11. By Jordan McPherson. Highest Level: Rookie Bill Serena. Assistant Coach - former MLB player with the Oakland A's. Share: Austin Hays, Baltimore Orioles. Age: 21 #JuntosMiami pic.twitter.com/UrYESbjTHe, Miami Marlins (@Marlins) November 13, 2020. Griffin Conine, OF I feel you are criminally low to put Burgos in Tier 5 with all his upside. In the offseason, they made a couple of key free-agent signings and trades with General Manager Kim Ng
Miami Marlins announce seven additions to Professional, Amateur, and When the Miami Marlins are on the clock Sunday with the No. Highest Level: A+ 42. Ian Lewis, 2B, 18, Rookie (FCL) 50(A). Dax Fulton, LHP (2020 Rank N/A) Highest Level: Bahamas Age: 23 47. Age: 20 He has been playing in deep dynasty keeper leagues for 20+ years and only plays in leagues where there is a prospect component.
LSU's Jacob Berry has been picked in the top 10 of the - The Advocate Tier 2: Players with an above average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor Now it sounds like theyve soured just enough on Green that they would pass on him, and Lesko got hurt although I dont think that precludes an underslot deal here so if Johnson is gone, theyd be looking at Berry or [Virginia Tech outfielder Gavin] Cross, or a deal with a prep arm like Brandon Barriera., ESPN: Atlanta Mays High School middle infielder Tremarr Johnson, The explanation: Heres where Termarr lands in this projection, with the Marlins benefiting again from a number of teams passing on a superlative talent like they did with Kahlil Watson last summer. McCambly dominated the High-A league with a 1.02 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 57 innings pitched (11 starts) which earned him a promotion to AA on July 7th. Well, Jake Eder is pretty undoubtedly the top LHP prospect in all of baseball and you have him ranked 47th among Marlins. 23. You look industry wide and theres still some of that happening.
NFL Combine Workouts Kick Off - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF Expanded playoff format and the shortened season were the biggest factors into making the playoffs. Age: 23 Lewis joins the Marlins after 11 years with the Arizona Diamondbacks, as an amateur scout from 20072017 and in a pro scouting role in 2018. If this surge is really he will shoot up the rankings but the time is now. 38. Highest Level: MLB Teams are able to spend up to $125,000 on draft picks in the 11th through 20th rounds without it counting toward their bonus allotment.
Dolphins' McDaniel addresses Tua's fifth-year option, Byron Jones He joins the Marlins after 14 years with the Cleveland Indians as an Area Scout and Crosschecker. I cannot recall any prospect rising faster in one season than Eury Perez. People are also reading Did theMarlinsget a steal in the third? Team ranks accompanied by full scouting reports and MiLB video. Cappe is one of the top international prospects and has drawn comparisons to Derek Jeter and Carlos Correa thanks to his projectable 63 frame. Age: 23 JJ Bleday, OF, 24, AA A bomb by Vlad Jr., his second of the day. (Marlins 17th-round pick Alex Vesia also briefly made his MLB debut in 2020 before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Dylan Floro ahead of 2021 spring training.). A much-needed impactful hitter is about to join the Miami Marlins. With our first pick in the 2020 #MLBDraft at No. He was a part-time scout for the Marlins in North Texas from 2010-11 before joining the Texas Rangers as North Texas scout and Double-A coach from 2012-15. He had a 2.75 ERA, 1.10 WHIP with 76 strikeouts looking for him to take the next step in AA and with repeated success could be in line for a September call up. The 21-year-old has a career 3.60 ERA, 132.2 innings, 158 Ks, and a 1.16 WHIP throughout his 3-year minor league career and could be a potential bullpen piece for the Marlins. He belted a combined 36 home runs between High-A Beloit (23) and AA Pensacola (13). Calendar. Lets see how Encarnacion makes up for lost time. The Editor of this site wasnt even up on Eder as much as he probably should have been prior to 2021. 18. Osiris Johnson, 2B/OF, 21, Low-A Coaching Staff. The prize return for one of the best catchers in baseball remains at the top of the Marlins prospect list. Jordan McCants, SS, 19, Rookie (FCL) Beloit Sky Carp High-A 42.
Bryce Young NFL Draft 2023: Scouting report, NFL combine results In 2019, Jones made improvements with his average and OBP while increasing his SLG. While in AA he mashed 23 home runs and had a .848 OPS, however, plate discipline remains an issue with a K rate of 29.3% and a batting average of .231. 1 overall, I think Parada (20 percent) then Berry (25 percent) would be the preference among players who would make it to this pick., The explanation: The best pure hitter in the class has a few potential landing spots in this range on the board and in this mock we have the Marlins scooping up a talent that could have easily gone soonersimilar to a year ago with Kahlil Watson, though the two are very different players., The explanation: The Marlins are mostly tied to college bats: Berry, [Georgia Tech catcher Kevin] Parada, [Cal Poly shortstop Brooks] Lee and Virginia Tech outfielder Gavin Cross. 34. All MLB; Team All-Time Rosters The future is bright for the former Missouri Tiger look for him to start back at A and move quickly when the bat plays. League Register; Team . Highest Level: Dominican Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara fronts a pitching staff that has plenty of depth behind him. He finished last year in Low-A Jupiter with a career high .366 OBP coupled with 0 career home runs, while only making 7 errors in 394.1 innings. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 4 @Orioles prospect Colton Cowser (MLB's No. Age: 25 Its a longer story about why or why not, Svihlik said. The Marlins minor league system has come a long way since the end of 2017 and is now considered one of the top systems in all of baseball. Manuel Medina, LHP, 19, Rookie (DSL) 5.
2 New Cardinals Pitchers Are Ready To Debut I think this is Johnsons floor, but if it isnt then the Cubs at the next pick would be. 16. The next pitch? Gabe Bierman, RHP, 22, Low-A Tyler brings 14 years of scouting experience to the Marlins after working with Cleveland in various scouting roles since 2008, rising to National Coordinator in 2019. Tanner Allen, OF, 23, Low-A 30).
Marlins' coach Cepeda will have key role for Dominican Republic in WBC The 21 year old 2018 first round pick is a forgotten name in the Marlins prospect discussion but not so fast. He is a 2011 graduate of Wheaton College in Massachusetts, where he played baseball for four years.
Dolphins head to scouting combine with cornerback and linebacker among Brody Smoot. Soriano took a big step forward starting 18 games in 2021 and jumping up his strikeout rate (to 29%) while keeping his walk rate in place. . These additions bring with them a combined 58 years of scouting and coaching experience in professional baseball. They have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to pitching, studs such as Max Meyer, Edward Cabrera, Sixto Sanchez, Jake Eder and Eury Perez lead the way.
Brandon Williamson Top Prospect Lists Prospects Live 2021 Miami Marlins Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com Right now he's already up to 93 mph with good carry up in . This Marlins Top 50 column was written back in December and published during our Top 50 month in January. Lewis as Special Assignment Scout. Age had a little to do with the fall but the bigger indicator was at the trade deadline Miami acquired Bryan De La Cruz instead of calling up Harrison. Tommy Raymundo. Fersobe, a native of the Dominican Republic, is a 2017 graduate of Point University, where he was a right-handed pitcher. Barrel%. Thank you for taking the time to read our co-authored article. 47. He is a plus runner and scouts vary on his hit tool but it ranges from above average to plus but he has no power, will need to get on base a lot to get everyday at-bats. He is looking like another ace to pair with the others that are currently in Miami. Contract terms for all active Miami Marlins players, including average salary, guarantees, free agency year, and contract length & value. 46. Both pitches have high spin rates and can be swing and miss offerings. Miami Marlins 2023 Payroll . Monte is joining us to help out on the Marlins MiLB beat with Stoffer and were excited to have him! He also served as Pro Scout (2017), Assistant Director of Minor League Operations (2015-16), Video Coordinator (2014), and Baseball Operations Intern (2012) over his seven years with New York. OFP, Role, ETA, tool grades and more! 28. Victor Mesa Jr., OF (2020 Rank 19) Look for him to build up his stamina in 2022 and work with the pitching coaches on further developing that changeup. If Johnson goes No. 41. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Scout the Statline: Prospects Flying Under the Radar, Unproven Players Fighting for Jobs in Oakland this Spring, Overall Top 199 Prospects (February 2023), Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/marlins001/, Miami Marlins 2021 Midseason Top 50 Prospects, Minor League Marlins - Hot Starts by Level. Kahlil Watson (21, N. C.) just another day, just another bomb for Mr. Watson. Hadi Raad has joined the organization as Director, Professional Scouting, and Bill Masse has joined the Pro staff as a Special Assignment Scout; Shaeffer Hall, James Vilade, and J.T. Age: 24 The switch-hitting 18-year-old shows good plate discipline with 11 walks at both leagues. He did show good control of the strike zone only striking out 64 times in 464 at bats and he had 18 stolen bases in 20 attempts. Marlins prospect SS Jos Salas homers for the first time with Low-A Jupiter, High fly ball to RF pic.twitter.com/S00oHW9pXI, Fish Stripes Prospects Coverage (@FishProspects) August 26, 2021. Lets see how he handles advanced competition and breaking pitches. Age: 17 Whether it's a return late in the '23 . Washington Nationals Top 50 Prospects (2022). If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to reach out via the comments section or you can contact Stoffer on Twitter (@stoffer81) or Andrew on Twitter (@mongo_monte). Rough first year for the international signing prize. The future is still bright for one of the Marlins top pitching prospects, but injuries have sure stolen the spotlight. He also served as Pro Scout (2017), Assistant Director of Minor League Operations (2015-16), Video Coordinator (2014), and Baseball Operations Intern (2012) over his seven years with New York. Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years He led Single-A Tampa to the Florida State League championship in 2004 and was the runner-up for Manager of the Year in the FSL that year, as well as in the Eastern League in 2006. Due to the extended off time with COVID, Devers should be fully recovered from the nagging injuries in 2019. Me and my boy getting those last hacks for 2022..Happy New Year Y'all 12.
Angel Espada - Players Performance Coordinator - Miami Marlins - LinkedIn Levels listed for each player are the highest-level player reached. Looking at each team's present and future at 1B . Check out my mid-season update and I can assure you he will rise but just how high is a mystery. Jerar Encarnacion, OF (2020 Rank 13) Fish Stripes does a breakdown of a costly missed call from the 2022 season. MIAMI -- Derek Jeter's first significant hire when he was leading the Miami Marlins is no longer with the club. 7. In the minor league portion of the Rule 5 they selected LHP Jake Fishman from the Blue Jays, RHP Dylan Bice from the Rangers and 2B Marcus Chiu from the Dodgers.
Front Office Directory | Miami Marlins - MLB.com As youd expect, the group includes several qualified individuals who crossed paths with Marlins higher-ups while working for the New York Yankees. United States . Age: 20 In 2020, Roman also served as the domestic Area Scout for the Astros in South Texas & Puerto Rico. Theres a lot of conversations that happen where youre looking at a pocket of players high on the board and youre trying to ask Does that player exist somewhere else? If so, we can go into that pocket of players. Neil Raymond | Feb 22, 2023. The third overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft used his dominant fastball/slider combo to tear through Double-A south league, earning a promotion to AAA Jacksonville on September 24.