The Best of the Rest: Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook

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Over the past two weeks, I posted 14 lists of former New York-Penn League (NYPL) prospects listed in Baseball America's 2019 Prospect Handbook.

Here is the rest of the best. Prospects who played in the NYPL and are included on Top 30 lists of  Major League teams who don't have affiliates in the NYPL.

Arizona Diamondbacks:

4. Carson Kelly, catcher (State College Spikes, 2013).

7. Taylor Widener, pitcher (Staten Island Yankees, 2016).

12. Andy Young, second baseman (State College Spikes, 2016).

15. Merrill Kelly, pitcher (Hudson Valley Renegades, 2010).

Chicago White Sox:

2. Michael Kopech, pitcher (Lowell Spinners, 2016).

7. Dane Dunning, pitcher (Auburn Doubledays, 2016).

11. Luis Basabe, outfielder (Lowell Spinners, 2015).

Cincinnati Reds:

29. Joe Connor, infielder (rehab assignment - West Virginia Black Bears, 2017). Note: Connor was traded to the San Francisco Giants on March 21, 2019.

Kansas City Royals:

12. Kelvin Gutierrez, third baseman (Auburn Doubledays, 2016).

26. Blake Perkins, outfielder (Auburn Doubledays, 2016).

Los Angeles Angels:

9. Ty Buttrey, pitcher (Lowell Spinners, 2013-14).

12. Patrick Sandoval, pitcher (Tri-City ValleyCats, 2017).

23. Williams Jerez, pitcher (Lowell Spinners, 2014). Note: Jerez was traded to the San Francisco Giants on March 26, 2019.

Milwaukee Brewers

6. Mauricio Dubon, infielder (Lowell Spinners, 2014).

18. Adrian Houser, pitcher (Tri-City ValleyCats, 2013).

Minnesota Twins

16. Jorge Alcala, pitcher (Tri-City ValleyCats, 2016).

30. Gilberto Celestino, outfielder (Tri-City ValleyCats, 2018).

San Diego Padres:

4. Francisco Mejia, catcher, outfielder (Mahoning Valley Scrappers, 2014).

8. Logan Allen, pitcher (Lowell Spinners, 2015).

San Francisco Giants

4. Shaun Anderson, pitcher (Lowell Spinners, 2016).

23. Abiatal Avelino, infielder (Staten Island Yankees, 2013).

Seattle Mariners

5. Justin Dunn, pitcher (Brooklyn Cyclones, 2016).

14. Jake Fraley, outfielder (Hudson Valley Renegades, 2016).

17. Dom Thompson-Williams, outfielder (Staten Island Yankees, 2016-17).

28. Gerson Bautista, pitcher (Lowell Spinners, 2016).

Texas Rangers:

7. Taylor Hearn, pitcher (Auburn Doubledays, 2015).

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 14, Tri-City)

Part 14 of 14: The Major League season is underway! I continue to read through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

Here are the former Tri-City ValleyCats who are included in the Houston Astros top 30 prospects list. Link to their complete stats at Baseball Reference by clicking on the player's names.

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5. Corbin Martin, pitcher (2017).

6. J.B. Bukauskas, pitcher (2017-18).

7. Framber Valdez, pitcher (2016).

9. Seth Beer, outfielder, first baseman (2018).

10. Bryan Abreu, pitcher (2018).

13. Ronnie Dawson, outfielder (2016).

14. Garrett Stubbs, catcher (2015).

16. Abraham Toro, third baseman (2017).

17. Jonathan Arauz, shortstop (2017).

19. Brian Bielak, pitcher (2017).

20. Tyler Ivey, pitcher (2017).

22. Rogelio Armenteros, pitcher (2015).

23. J.J. Matijevic, outfielder (2017).

24. Dean Deetz, pitcher (2015).

25. Jeremy Pena, shortstop (2018).

26. Alex McKenna, outfielder (2018).

27. Manny Ramirez, pitcher (2018).

29. Brady Rodgers, pitchers (2012).

30. Deury Carrasco, shortstop (2018).

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 13, Hudson Valley)

Part 13 of 14: The Major League season is underway! I continue to read through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

Here are the former Hudson Valley Renegades who are included in the Tampa Bay Rays top 30 prospects list. Link to their complete stats at Baseball Reference by clicking on the player's name.

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3. Brendan McKay, pitcher, first baseman (2017).

7. Vidal Brujan, second baseman (2016-17).

9. Nate Lowe, first baseman (2016).

14. Brock Burke, pitcher (2016) Note: Burke was traded to the Texas Rangers on December 21, 2018.

16. Tanner Dodson, pitcher, outfielder (2018).

22. Taylor Walls, shortstop (2017).

24. Tyler Frank, shortstop (2018).

25. Joe McCarthy, outfielder/first baseman (2015).

26. Austin Franklin, pitcher (2017).

27. David Michael Mercado, pitcher (2018).

28. Drew Strotman, pitcher, (2017).

Note: The following prospect played in the New York-Penn League, but not for Hudson Valley:

13. Nick Solak, second baseman (Staten Island Yankees, 2016).

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 12, Staten Island)

Part 12 of 14: Finally, it's Opening Day! I continue to read through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

Here are the former Staten Island Yankees who are included in the New York Yankees top 30 prospects list. Link to their complete stats at Baseball Reference by clicking on the player's name.

2. Jonathan Loaisiga, pitcher (2017).

7. Roansy Contreras, pitcher (2018).

10. Matt Sauer, pitcher (2018).

12. Clarke Schmidt, pitcher (2018).

13. Chance Adams, pitcher (2015).

19. Trevor Stephan, pitcher (2017).

20. Jason Lopez, catcher (2017).

22. Frank German, pitcher (2018).

23. Domingo Acevedo, pitcher (2015).

25. Luis Gil, pitcher (2018).

26. Thairo Estrada, shortstop (2015-16).

30. Josh Breaux, catcher (2018).

Note: The following prospect played in the New York-Penn League, but not for Staten Island:

5. Michael King, pitcher (Batavia Muckdogs, 2016).

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 11, State College Spikes)

Part 11 of 14: It's that time of year. I continue to read through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

Here are the former State College Spikes who are included in the St. Louis Cardinals top 30 prospects list. Link to their complete stats at Baseball Reference by clicking on the player's name.
 

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12. Tommy Edman, infielder (2016).

13. Daniel Ponce de Leon, pitcher (2014).

20. Jhon Oviedo, pitcher (2017).

22. Edmundo Sosa, shortstop (2014).

27. Scott Hurst, outfielder (2017).

Note: The following prospects played in the New York-Penn League, but not for State College.

25. Max Schrock, second baseman (Auburn Doubledays, 2015).

29. Giovanny Gallegos, pitcher (Staten Island Yankees,  2013).

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 10, Aberdeen)

Part 10 of 14: It's that time of year. I continue to read through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

Here are the former Aberdeen IronBirds who are included in the Baltimore Orioles top 30 prospects list. Link to their complete stats at Baseball Reference by clicking on the player's name.

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3. Ryan Mountcastle, third baseman (2015).

4. Austin Hays, outfielder (2016).

6. Keegan Akin, pitcher (2016).

7. Hunter Harvey, pitcher (2013, '16-'17).

8. Ryan McKenna, outfielder (2016).

10. Blaine Knight, pitcher (2018).

11. Brenan Hanifee, pitcher (2017).

15. D.J. Stewart, outfielder (2015).

16. Zac Lowther, pitcher (2017).

18. Adam Hall, shortstop (2018).

20. Alex Wells, pitcher (2016).

21. Michael Baumann, pitcher (2017).

22. Branden Kline, pitcher (2012.

26. Jean Carmona, infielder (2018).

29. Matthias Dietz, pitcher (2016).

NOTE: There are two other Oriole's top 30 prospects who played in the New York-Penn League, but not at Aberdeen:

14. Richie Martin, infielder (Vermont Lake Monsters, 2015).

28. Josh Rogers, pitcher (Staten Island Yankees, 2015).

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 9, Auburn, NY)

Part 9 of a 14: It's that time of year. I'm going through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

Here are the former Auburn Doubledays who are included in the Washington Nationals top 30 prospects list. Link to their complete stats at Baseball Reference by clicking on the player's name.

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1. Victor Robles, outfielder (2015, rehab 2018).

2. Carter Kieboom, shortstop (2017).

5. Wil Crowe, pitcher (2017 rehab 2018).

6. Tim Cate, pitcher (2018).

7. Seth Romero, pitcher (2017).

8. Sterling Sharpe, pitcher (2016).

10. Jake Irvin, pitcher (2018).

11. Reid Schaller, pitcher (2018).

12. Gage Canning, outfielder (2018).

13. Raudy Read, catcher (2014).

14. Telmito Agustin, outfielder (2015, rehab 2018).

15. Israel Pineda, catcher (2018).

16. Tres Barrera, catcher (2016).

17. Jose Sanchez, shortstop (2018).

18. James Bourque, pitcher (2014).

19. Nick Raquet, pitcher (2017).

20. Ben Braymer, pitcher (2017).

21. Jackson Tetreault, pitcher (2017).

22. Kyle Johnston, pitcher (2017).

23. Brigham Hill, pitcher (2017).

25. Joan Adon, pitcher (2018).

26. Tomas Alastre, pitcher (2017).

27. Gabe Klobosits, pitcher (2017).

28. Malvin Pena, pitcher (2017-18).

29. Ronald Pena, pitcher (2012).

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 8, Connecticut)

Part 8 of a 14: It's that time of year. I'm going through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

Here are the former Connecticut Tigers who are included in the Detroit Tigers top 30 prospects list. Link to their complete stats at Baseball Reference by clicking on the player's name.

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2. Matt Manning, pitcher (2017).

7. Parker Meadows, outfielder (2018).

8. Christin Stewart, outfielder (2015).

11. Wenceel Perez, shortstop (2018).

15. Gregory Soto, pitcher (2016).

16. Kyle Funkhouser, pitcher (2016).

19. Sandy Baez, pitcher (2015).

20. Austin Sodders, pitcher (2016).

21. Spencer Turnbull, pitcher (2014).

22. Bryan Garcia, pitcher (2016).

23. Matt Hall, pitcher (2015).

24. Jacob Robson, outfielder (2016.

25. Daniel Woodrow, outfielder (2016).

27. Sam McMillan, catcher (2018).

29. Jason Foley, pitcher (2016).

30. Wilkel Hernandez, pitcher (2018).

NOTE: Four other players on the Tigers' top 30 prospects list played in the New York-Penn League:

5. Daz Cameron, outfielder (Tri-City ValleyCats, 2016).

9. Willi Castro, shortstop (Mahoning Valley Scrappers, 2015)

13. Jake Rogers, catcher (Tri-City ValleyCats, 2016).

18. Logan Shore, pitcher (Vermon Lake Monsters, 2016)

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's 2019 Prospect Handbook (part 7, Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Part 7 of a continuing series: It's that time of year. I'm going through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

Here are the former Mahoning Valley Scrappers who are included in the Cleveland Indians top 30 prospects list. Link to their complete stats at Baseball Reference by clicking on the player's name.

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1. Triston McKenzie, pitcher (2016).

2. Nolan Jones, third baseman (2017).

3. Tyler Freeman, shortstop (2018).

6. Sam Hentges, pitcher (2015, 2017).

8. Luis Oviedo, pitcher (2018).

15. Aaron Civale, pitcher (2016).

17, Jean Carlos Mejia, pitcher (2017)

18. Ernie Clement, shortstop (2017).

21. Will Benson, outfielder (2017).

22. Oscar Gonzalez, outfielder (2016-17).

25. Eric Haase, catcher (2012).

28. Richie Palacios, second baseman (2018).

30. Kirk McCarty, pitcher (2017),

NOTE: One player on the Indians top 30 played in the New York-Penn League, but not for the Scrappers.

14. Daniel Johnson, outfielder (Auburn Doubledays, 2016).

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's 2019 Prospect Handbook (part 6, Brooklyn)

Part 6 of a continuing series: It's that time of year. I'm going through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

Here are the former Brooklyn Cyclones who are included in the New York Mets top 30 prospects list. Link to their Baseball Reference page by clicking on the player's name.

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2. Peter Alonzo, first baseman (2016).

6. David Peterson, pitcher (2017).

10. Thomas Szapucki, pitcher (2016)

11. Desmond Lindsay, outfielder (2016).

15. Gavin Cecchini, infielder (2012-13).

16. Tomas Nido, catcher (2013-14).

17. Jordan Humphreys, pitcher (2016).

18. Ross Adolph, outfielder (2018).

20. Eric Hangold, pitcher (rehab 2018).

22. Carlos Cortes, second baseman (2018).

26. Chris Viall, pitcher (2017).

27. Tony Dibrell, pitcher (2017).

30. Tylor Megill, pitcher (2018).

NOTE: The following prospects on the Mets top 30 list did not play for the Cyclones, but played for other teams in the New York-Penn League.

9. Franklyn Kilome, pitcher (Williamsport Crosscutters, 2015).

19: Will Toffey, third baseman (Vermont Lake Monsters, 2017).

24. Daniel Zamora, pitcher (West Virginia Black Bears, 2015).

25. Drew Smith, pitcher (Connecticut Tigers, 2015).

NOTE: On January 5, 2019, the New York Mets traded #21 prospect Adam Hill (played for Brooklyn Cyclones in 2018), Bobby Wahl and Felix Valerio to the Milwaukee Brewers for Keon Broxton.

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 5, Williamsport)

Part 5 of a continuing series: It's that time of year. I'm going through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

Here are the former Willamsport Crosscutters who are included in the Philadelphia Phillies top 30 prospects list. Link to their complete stats at Baseball Reference by clicking on the player's name.

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2. Alec Bohm, third baseman (2018).

4. Adonis Medina, pitcher (2016).

5. Adam Haseley, outfielder (2017).

6. Jojo Romero, pitcher (2016).

8. Howard Spencer, pitcher (2017).

9. Ranger Suarez, pitcher (2016).

10. Francisco Morales, pitcher (2017).

11. Will Stewart, pitcher (2017).

13. Colton Eastman, pitcher (2018).

17. Kyle Dohy, pitcher (2017).

19. Zach Warren, pitcher (2017).

20. Austin Listi, outfielder/first baseman (2017).

21. Cole Irvin, pitcher (2016).

22. Rodolfo Duran, catcher (2016-17).

24. Jhailyn Ortiz, outfielder (2017).

25. Rafael Marchan, catcher (2018).

27. Connor Seabold, pitcher (2017).

28. Arquimedes Gamboa, shortstop (2016).

29. Matt Vierling, outfielder (2018).

30. James McArthur, pitcher (2018).

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 4 - Lowell)

It's that time of year. I'm going through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but still available at Amazon.

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Here are the former Lowell Spinners' who are included in the Boston Red Sox top 30 prospects list. Link to their Baseball Reference page by clicking on the player's name.

1. Bobby Dalbec, third baseman (2016). Batted .386/.427/.674 in 34 games for the Spinners. Finished the 2018 season with the AA Portland Sea Dogs. Was a non-roster invitee to spring training this season.

2. Michael Chavis, infielder (2018). Played in five games for the Spinners last season after an 80 game suspension for a postive PED test. Is on 40-man roster and was optioned to AAA Pawtucket on March 12, 2019.

3. Darwinzon Hernandez, pitcher (2016). Was 3-5 (4.10 ERA) in 14 starts with the Spinners. Made it to AA Portland in 2018. On the 40-man roster and should start the 2019 back at Portland.

4. Jay Groome, pitcher (2016-17). Played briefly for Spinners during two seasons. Did not play in 2018 after having Tommy John surgery in May. Not expected to see any action until the middle of the 2019 season.

7. Tanner Houck, pitcher (2017). First round draft pick in 2017 out of the University of Missouri. Had 10 starts with the Spinners and was 0-3, 3.63 ERA, 25 SO, 8 BB in 22 IP. Spent 2018 season with Salem in the Carolina League.

8. Mike Shawaryn, pitcher (2016). Had six starts for the Spinners (0-1, 2.87 ERA) after being selected in the fifth round of the 2016 draft out of the University of Maryland. Was a non-roster invitee to spring training and should be at AAA Pawtucket this season.

10. C.J. Chatham, shortstop (2016). Drafted in the second round of the 2016 draft out of Florida Atlantic University. Played in 27 games for the Spinners (4 HR, 21 RBI, .745 OPS). Non-roster invitee to Red Sox spring training. Should return to AA Portland to start 2019 season.

11. Durbin Feltman, pitcher (2018). Pitched in four games for the Spinners (4 IP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA and WHIP) before being promoted to Greenville. Finished season with Advanced A Salem in the Caroina League. Expected to start 2019 with AA Portland.

12. Jarren Duran, outfielder/infielder (2018). Drafted in the seventh round of the 2018 draft out of California State-Long Beach. Was promoted to Greenville at playing in 37 games for the Spinners (2 HR, 20 RBI, .941 OPS).

14. Brandon Howlett, third baseman (2018). Drafted in the 21st round out of Lakeland (Florida) High School. He played in five games for the Spinners (.133/.381/.400) at the end of the season after being promoted from the rookie league Gulf Coast Red Sox. Will probably start season a Greenville.

17. Travis Lakins, pitcher (2015). Pitched in one game for Lowell Spinners in 2015. He spent the 2018 season with the Portland Sea Dogs and Pawtucket Red Sox. Lakins is on the Red Sox 40-man roster and was optioned to Pawtucket on March 12, 2019.

18. Denyi Reyes, pitcher (2017). He was 9-0, 1.45 ERA, 0.952 WHIP in 15 starts for the Spinners. Made it to Salem in the Carolina League in 2018. Is on the Red Sox 40-man roster and was optioned to the Portland Sea Dogs on March 12, 2019.

19. Nick Northcut, third baseman (2018). Assigned to the Gulf Coast League Red Sox after being drafted in the 11th round of the 2018 draft. Played in six games for the Spinners after being reassigned in August. May start season in Lowell or Greenville.

21. Josh Ockimey, first baseman (2015). Played in 56 games for Lowell in 2015 (.266/.349/.422). Finished the 2018 season at Pawtucket. Was a non-roster invitee to spring training and will return to Pawtucket this season.

22. Kutter Crawford, pitcher (2017). Was drafted in the 16th round of the 2017 draft out of Florida Gulf Coast University and played in one game for the Spinners. Pitched for Greenville and Salem in 2018.

24. Chase Shugart, pitcher (2018) Drafted in the 12 round of the 2018 draft out of the University of Texas. Had one start for the Spinners and pitched three innings. Look for him at Salem in the Carolina League this season.

28. Sam Travis, first baseman/outfielder (2014). Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the second round of the 2014 draft, he played in 40 games for the Spinners (.333/.364/.448). Travis is on the 40-man roster and has seen limited action with Red Sox during the last two seasons. Will probably begin 2019 at Pawtucket.

29. Brett Netzer, second baseman (2017). Drafted in the third round of the 2017 draft, Netzer played in 22 games for the Spinners (.317/.376/.390) before being promoted to Greenville. Spent 2018 with Salem. Will probably start the 2019 season with the AA Portland Sea Dogs.

30. Yoan Aybar, pitcher (2016-18). Signed as a free agent as an outfielder out of the Dominican Republic, Aybar didn't hit enough in his first four seasons, so he is now a pitcher. He played for the Spinners as an outfielder in 2016 and 2017 and pitched in two games for them in 2018. 

NOTE: One player on the Red Sox top 30 came thru the New York-Penn League, but did not play for the Spinners.

15. Colten Brewer, pitcher (2013 Jamestown Jammers). Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2011 draft, he pitched in three games for the Jammers in 2013. He was signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres on November 22, 2017 and appeared in 11 games for them in 2018. Brewer was traded to the Red Sox on November 20, 2018, and is on the Red Sox 40-man roster.

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 3 - Batavia)

It's that time of year. I'm going through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is sold out at the publisher's website, but is available at Amazon.

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Here are the former Batavia Muckdogs who are included in the Miami Marlins top 30 prospects list. Link to their Baseball Reference page by clicking on the player's name.

7. Edward Cabrera, pitcher (2017). Pitched in 13 games for the Muckdogs (35.2 IP, 1-3, 5.30 IP). Played at Greensboro in the South Atlantic League in 2018. Look for him at Jupiter in the Florida State League this season.

15. Jordan Holloway, pitcher (2015-16, rehab 2018). Holloway pitched for the Muckdogs for parts of the 2015 (5-6, 2.91 ERA) and 2016 seasons (0-3, 6.23 ERA). After Tommy John surgery in 2017, he rehabbed at Batavia last season, pitching 3 innings. Should begin 2019 at Jupiter.

25. Austin Dean, outfielder (2013). Drafted in the fourth round of the 2012 draft out of high school. Played in 56 games for Batavia in 2013 (.262/.325/.418). Appeared in 34 games for the Miami Marlins in 2018 and is on the 40 man roster.

27. Davis Bradshaw, outfielder (2018). Drafted by the Marlins in the 11th round of the 2018 draft after one year at a junior college. Played in 18 games for the Muckdogs in 2018 (.324/.368/.352). Expected to begin 2019 season with Clinton, Iowa in the Midwest League.
  
NOTE: One other player on the Marlins' top 30 prospects list played in the New York-Penn League: 

6. Jorge Guzman pitched for the Staten Island Yankees in 2017 and the Miami Marlins obtained him in the Giancarlo Stanton trade on December 11, 2017. He is on the Marlins' 40-man roster and was optioned to the Jacksonville Jumbo Scrimp on March 8, 2019.

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Former NYPL Prospects Listed in Baseball America's Prospect Handbook (part 2)

It's that time of year. I'm going through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is available directly from the publisher and at Amazon and is highly recommended.

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Here are the former Vermont Lake Monsters who are listed in the top 30 prospects of the Oakland Athletics. Link their Baseball Reference page by clicking on the player's name.

1. Jesus Luzardo, pitcher (2017). Drafted by the Washington Nationals in the third round in 2016, but did not play that season due to Tommy John surgery. Traded to Athletics on July 16, 2017. Started five games for the Lake Monsters (1-0, 2.00 ERA, 0.889 WHIP).

2. A.J. Puk, pitcher (2016). First round pick by Athletics in 2016. Started 10 games for the Lake Monsters (0-4, 3.03 ERA, 1.07 WHIP). Did not play in 2018 after having Tommy John surgery in April.

3. Sean Murphy, catcher (2016). Played in 22 games for the Lake Monsters. Has been slowed by injuries, but should play for AAA Las Vegas this season.

7. Jameson Hannah, outfielder (2018). Played in 23 games for the Lake Monsters after being drafted in the second round.

8. Eli White, infielder (2016). NOTE: White was traded to the Texas Rangers on December 21, 2018 and is a non-roster invitee to the Rangers spring training camp this season. He played in 64 games for the Lake Monsters in 2016.

11.  Greg Deichmann, outfielder (2017). A second round pick by the Athletics in 2016, he played in 46 games for the Lake Monsters. Slowed by injury in 2018. Should make it to AA Midland RockHounds in 2019.

15. Parker Dunshee, pitcher (2017). Pitched 38.1 scoreless innings for the Lake Monsters in 2017 (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.600 WHIP). May make it to the Athletics late this season or sometime in 2020.

16. Brian Howard, pitcher (2017). Eighth round pick out of Texas Christian in 2017. Big (6'9") and thin (185 lbs.). Was 2-1 with 1.15 ERA and 0.734 WHIP for Lake Monsters. Played 2018 with AA Midland in the Texas League.

19. Alphonso Rivas, first baseman (2018). Drafted in the fourth round of Arizona, he played in 61 games for the Lake Monsters (.285/.397/.383).

20. Skye Bolt, outfielder (2015). Played in 52 games for the Lake Monsters after being drafted in the fourth round out of North Carolina in 2015. Spent the 2018 season with Stockton (Advanced A) and Midland (AA). On Athletics' 40-man roster.

21. Luis Barrera, outfielder (2016). Played in 41 games for the 2016 Lake Monsters (.800 OPS).  On Athletics' 40-man roster. Optioned to AAA Las Vegas on March 3, 2019.

22. Kevin Merrell, shortstop (2017; rehab 2018). Played in 31 games for the Lake Monsters in 2017 (.786 OPS). He was slowed by injuries in 2018 and spent a 5 game rehab assignment with Vermont.

24. Tyler Ramirez, outfielder (2016). Played in 48 games for the Lake Monsters after being drafted in the seventh round out of North Carolina. Was a mid-season All-Star in 2017 and 2018 with Stockton in the California League and Midland in the Texas League, respectfully.

25. Gus Varland, pitcher (2018). Drafted in the 14th round of the draft, Varland pitched in seven games for the Lake Monsters (0-1, 1.02 ERA, 1.019 WHIP). May make it Midland some time in 2019.

27. Brady Feigl, pitcher (2018). Drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 draft out of the University of Mississippi. Pitched 20 innings for the Lake Monsters (1-1, 1.35 ERA, 0.650 WHIP).

NOTE: Other A's top 30 prospects who played in the New York-Penn League:

10. Sheldon Neuse played for the Auburn Doubledays in 2016. The Washington Nationals traded Neuse to the A's in 2017.

13. James Kaprielian played for the Staten Island Yankees in 2015. The New York Yankees traded him to the A's in 2017 while he was recovering from Tommy John surgery.

30. Jonah Heim played for the Aberdeen IronBirds in 2014. The Baltimore Orioles traded him to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016, and the Rays traded Heim to the A's after the 2017 season.

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Former NYPL Prospects listed in Baseball America Prospect Handbook (part 1)

It's that time of year. I'm going through my copy of the 2019 Prospect Handbook published by Baseball America. It is available directly from the publisher and at Amazon and is highly recommended.

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Here are the former West Virginia Black Bears who are listed in the top 30 prospects of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Link their Baseball Reference page by clicking on the player's name.

1. Mitch Keller (2017). He started two games for the Black Bears during a rehab assignment. Will start this season with the Indianapolis Indians.

2. Ke'Bryan Hayes (2015). A first round pick, Hayes played in 12 games for the Black Bears after being promoted from the Gulf Coast Pirates. Non-roster invitee to Pirates Spring Training this year. Spent 2018 with the Altoona Curve and will be the Indianapolis Indians third baseman this season.

4. Travis Swaggerty (2018). First round pick out of South Alabama. Played in 36 games for the Black Bears in 2018 (.288/.365/.453) before promotion to Low-A West Virginia Power. Will probably start 2019 at Low-A Greensboro and see action in Bradenton later in season.

5. Kevin Kramer (2015). Played in 46 games for Black Bears in 2015. Has moved up in system quickly, playing in 21 games for the 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates. On Pirates 40-man roster, but should spend 2019 in Indianapolis.

7. Kevin Newman (2015). First round draft pick out the University of Arizona. Played in 38 games for the Black Bears (.226/.281/.340). On Pirates 40-man roster and may be playing at PNC Park to start season.

11. Luis Escobar (2015-16). Was 6-5, 2.93 ERA for Black Bears in 2016. Spent 2018 with Bradenton and Altoona. On Pirates 40-man roster. Optioned to Indianapolis Indians on March 9, 2019.

16. Will Craig (2016). First round draft pick out of Wake Forest. Played in 63 games for Black Bears. Had breakout year with Altoona Curve in 2018 (20 HR, 102 RBI). Non-roster invitee to 2019 Pirates Spring Training. Should play at Indianapolis in 2019.

19. Jared Oliva (2017). Played for Black Bears in 2017 (.266/.327/.374 in 56 games). Was at Bradenton (Florida State League) in 2018 and should play for Altoona Curve in 2019.

22. Deon Stafford (2017). Fifth round pick out of St. Joseph University (Philadelphia) in 2017. Played in 45 games for Black Bears (4 HR, 28 RBI, .749 OPS). Look for him at Bradenton at start of 2019 season.

26. Stephen Alemais (2016). Played in 39 games for the Black Bears in 2016 before being promoted to the West Virginia Power in the South Atlantic League. Spent the 2018 season with Altoona Curve. Look for him at Altoona or Indianapolis at start of 2019 season.

27. J.T. Brubaker (2015). Was starting pitcher in 15 games for League Champion Black Bears in 2015 (6-4, 2.82 ERA, 0.941 WHIP). Spent time at Altoona and Indianapolis in 2018. On Pirates 40-man roster. Should start 2019 at Indianapolis.

29. Dario Argazal (2015). Had 14 starts for Black Bears in 2015 (6-5, 2.72 ERA). Started strong, but saw limited action in 2018 due to shoulder injury. Outrighted to Altoona Curve on January 18, 2019 and was a non-roster invitee to Spring Training.Will probably start 2019 at Altoona.

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New York-Penn League Birthdays - March 14

Here is a list of former New York-Penn League prospects who were born on March 14. Click on the names to link to Baseball Reference for more information.

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Tim Ireland (Jamestown Expos, 1973). Born in 1953. He played in a total of 11 games for the Kansas City Royals over two seasons (1981-82)

Mike Rochford (Elmira Pioneers, 1982). Born in 1963. He pitched in a total of 8 games for the Boston Red Sox over three seasons (1988-90)

Credits: ProCards via Trading Cards Database

Credits: ProCards via Trading Cards DataBase

Billy Paul Carver (Auburn Astros, 1987). Born in 1966. Carver played three seasons in the minor leagues.

Jalal Leach (Oneonta Yankees, 1990). Born in 1969. He played in eight games for the 2001 San Francisco Giants.

Robert Dodd (Batavia Clippers, 1994). Born in 1973. Dodd pitched in four games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1998.

Adam Taylor (Watertown Indians, 1996-97). Born in 1974. He played in the minors for four years.

Randor Bierd (Oneonta Tigers, 2006). Born in 1984. He pitched in 29 games for the 2008 Baltimore Orioles.

Steven Hill (Batavia Muckdogs, 2007). Born in 1985. Hill pitched in a total of 10 games for the St. Louis Cardinals (2010, '12).

Paul Nardozzi (Oneonta Tigers, 2007). Born in 1985. He played two seasons in the minor leagues.

Jamie Lehman (Vermont Expos, 2005; Auburn Doubledays 2009). Born in 1985. He played six seasons in the minors.

Jose Urena (Mahoning Valley Scrappers, 2009) Born on 1988. Urena played four seasons in the minor leagues.

Source: Baseball Reference

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New York Penn League Birthdays - March 13

Here is a list of former New York-Penn League prospects and one umpire who were born on March 13. Click on the names to link to more information at Baseball Reference.

Credits: Topps Co via Trading Cards Database

Al Luplow (Batavia Indians, 1959). Born in 1939 (died on December 28, 2017). Luplow played in the majors for seven seasons with the major with the Cleveland Indians (1961-65), New York Mets (1966-67), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1967).

Pete Calieri (New York-Penn League umpire, 1974-75) Born in 1948 (died on December 20, 2014). He also umpired in the Carolina, Eastern, and International Leagues. Celleri played an umpire in the movie The Natural.

Luis Aguayo (Auburn Phillies, 1976). Born in 1959. He played in the majors during 10 seasons (1980-89).

Tom Funk (Auburn Astros, 1983). Born in 1962. Funk pitched in eight games for the 1986 Houston Astros.

Craig Holman (Batavia Clippers, 1991). Born in 1969. He played eight years in the minor leagues.

Credits: Classic Best via Trading Cards Database

Credit: Trading Cards Database

Andy Sallee (Batavia Clippers, 1992). Born in 1969. He played three years in the minor leagues. He was later a scout for the New York Mets in Europe.

Johan Santana (Auburn Doubledays, 1997) Born in 1979. He pitched for 12 seasons in the majors and was a four-time All Star and two-time Cy Young Award winner (2004 & 2006)

Sandy Leon (Vermont Lake Monsters, 2009 & Auburn Doubledays 2012-13). Born 1989. Leon has played seven seasons in the majors and is currently with the World Champion Boston Red Sox.

Jesus Pirela (Williamsport Crosscutters, 2010-11). Born in 1989. Currently playing in Mexico.

Bubby Williams (Tri-City ValleyCats, 2011). Born in 1989. He played three seasons in the minors.

Stetson Allie (State College Spikes, 2011). Born in 1991. He has played eight seasons in the minors and is currently in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.

Garrett Whitley (Hudson Valley Renegades, 2015). Born in 1997. He is entering his fourth season in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

Source: Baseball Reference

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New York-Penn League Birthdays: March 12

Here is a list of former New York-Penn League prospects who were born on March 12. Click on the names to link to more information at Baseball Reference.

Credits: Fritsch Cards via Trading Cards Datatbase

Joe Moock (Auburn Mets, 1966). Born in 1944. Moock played in 13 games for the 1967 New York Mets.

Greg Biagini (Jamestown Expos, 1973). Born in 1952 (died: October 3, 2003). He played 7 seasons in the minors leagues and managed in the minors for 13 seasons.

Mike Curtis (Geneva Cubs, 1986). Born in 1965. Curtis played eight seasons in the minor leagues.

Steve Finley (Newark Orioles, 1987). Born in 1965. He played 19 seasons in the major leagues (1989-2007) and was a two-time All Star and five-time Gold Glove winner.

Frank Gonzales (Niagara Falls Rapids, 1989). Born in 1968. He pitched for 8 seasons in the minor leagues and managed in the minors for three seasons.

Adam Benes (New Jersey Cardinals, 1995). Born in 1973). Benes played six seasons in the minor leagues.

Craig Dingman (Oneonta Yankees, 1996). Born in 1974. He played four seasons in the majors with the New York Yankees (2000), Colorado Rockies (2001), and Detroit Tigers 2004-05).

Kevin Pickford (Welland Pirates, 1995). Born in 1975. He pitched in 16 games for the San Diego Padres in 2002.

Felix Escalona (Auburn Doubledays, 1998). Born in 1979. He played in a total of 84 major league games with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2002-03) and New York Yankees (2004-05).

Dave Williams (Erie Sea Wolves, 1998 & Williamsport Crosscutters, 1999). Born in 1979. Williams pitched in the major leagues during six seasons (2001-02, '04-'07).

Credits: Choice Sportscards via Trading Card Database

Carlos Muniz (Brooklyn Cyclones, 2003-04). Born in 1981. He pitched in 20 games for the New York Mets during two seasons (2007-08).

Zach Miner (Jamestown Jammers, 2001). Born in 1982. Miner pitched during five major league seasons (2006-09, '13).

Frankie De La Cruz (Oneonta Tigers, 2002-03). Born in 1984. He pitched in a total of 11 major league games over four seasons (2007-09, '11).

P.J. Walters (State College Spikes, 2006). Born in 1985. Walters pitched in a total of 40 games in the major leagues over five seasons.

Taylor Hill (Auburn Doubledays, 2011). Born in 1989. He was granted free agency by the San Francisco Giants on November 2, 2018.

Cole Sulser (Mahoning Valley Scrappers, 2013). Born in 1990. He has pitched five seasons in the minors and is currently in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

Jorge Bishop (State College Spikes, 2011). Born in 1991. He played four seasons in the minor leagues.


Source: Baseball Reference

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