Take a look at the table below:
|
K% |
BB% |
| Player A |
24.9 |
9.1 |
| Player B |
22.6 |
9.6 |
| Player C |
20.3 |
6.8 |
Which of those players are you worried about? The player with the lowest strikeout rate — Player C? The player with the worst K:BB rate — Player B?
If you’re the average fan as of late, you’re worried about Player A, Shelby Miller. The player who has a better strikeout and walk rate than Trevor Rosenthal, Player B, at a higher level of competition. The player with a better strikeout rate than Carlos Martinez, Player C.
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In reply to a question about which starting pitching prospect would be called upon to replace Carpenter should his injury prove insurmountable, Joe Strauss provided a curious response and he apparently reiterated a similar sentiment on the radio days later:
First of all, assuming Carp’ is ‘shelved for the year’ has no basis at this time. Neither is assuming that Shelby Miller is close to ready for this level. There are many within the organization who see Joe Kelly as a rising option should further need arise within the rotation. Based on his velocity, his maturity and his makeup, Trevor Rosenthal has won many admirers within the organization, including the major-league clubhouse. Folks need to re-think some of their assumptions.
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Posted on January 18th, 2012 by azruavatar in Prospect rankings, tags: Adam Reifer, boone whiting, Brandon Dickson, Carlos Martinez, Charlie Tilson, Eduardo Sanchez, joe kelly, Jordan Swagerty, Kolten Wong, Lance Lynn, Maikel Cleto, Matt Adams, Matt Carpenter, Oscar Taveas, Ryan Jackson, shelby miller, St. Louis Cardinals, Tommy Pham, Top 20 Prospects, Trevor Rosenthal, tyrell jenkins, zack cox
This is the consolidated top 20 list rolled out last week.
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Three games, three starters. This past weekend I had the opportunity to see Trevor Rosenthal, Zach Russell and Boone Whiting start for the Quad Cities River Bandits. Two out of three weren’t bad. I’ve also got some notes on Ryan Copeland.
I’ll have more scouting reports on Saturday (relievers) and Monday (hitters). I had originally thought this would be one post but … it turned out to be considerably longer than I expected.
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With the start of short season ball clubs, the Cardinals aren’t necessarily in a hurry to make midseason promotions. The club hasn’t been shy about moving top performers though including Carlos Martinez’s promotion to Palm Beach that was announced yesterday. Here’s a list of candidates who also look like they’re ready to make the leap to the next level.
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