MattK

ugh

Yeah, I still fail to understand why Pat doesn't run these guy more. Durbin, a great example.

And one thing Mookie has not lost is his speed.

Love me the Spencer Tuesdays!!

Or another long leverage reliever?

So cool for Woody to have gotten this far, even!

Cool comparison! Interesting that almost no one (Olson & Ashby? ) from the '21 group is around only 4 years later. But, as you note, few were considered "prospects".

No love for Jaden Fauske? He seems like a Crew type pick, although possibly, with the LSU commit, may be an overslot guy in the 2nd round. Would guess Ginger has been working on him as a ILL high schooler.

Certainly believe he is missing Berry ...

Touche!

Wondering if Pena or Adamczewski will be in "best OF in the system" conversation in a year?

Would seem that how Cornielle & Crow have broken out this year, at AA, which isn't a nothing level to break out in, they would be the most likely for 40 man spots, no? Who would they be jumping ahead of for those spots? One other issue is how the Crew uses Nashville for their potential pitching depth, thus possibly pinning someone such as Cornielle in Biloxi, opposed to showing some innings at the higher level. Tough to balance the development and the current depth . Excited to see how Siegler is in the majors! The next 8 weeks may provide different answers than now.

I still have fear that Hudson won't have been bargain basement. We need 5 years to see if Chambers develops.

When needed, he has seemed to be able to settle down and throw a strike. One would think command is his biggest weakness, so the question will be whether patient hitters or Miz showing the needed focus will be the winners.

Mitchell's same shoulder? Not remembering if it was his throwing side before.

Great stuff, as ever, Spencer. Thank you! Crew has a ton of good looking young pitching in the lower part of the system. It is so cool ....

Funny, that was my first thought last night when he had to go the third time through the order .... this may decide if his next start will be in Nashville or with the Crew. Of course, his fastballs may play up nicely if working out of the pen, and he is stretched out.

Man, Dinges! How often does a guy pop onto this list as high as #9?

Well he may not get too many whiffs on that fastball, but a.) no one is contacting it well, and b.) it sure sets his other stuff up. If he throws enough strikes, every 5th (or so) outing could be fun.

And I see, I'm wrong. :-)

Thought they were skipping Quintana, and trying to keep Miz and Freddy pretty much on schedule. So Miz would be today, Freddy tomorrow.

Jesus Made Left side of the infield player who should be in the majors as early as 2028. Very good batting eye with electric bat will grow into even more power.Luis Pena Left side of the infield player with great hit tool. Could be in the majors as early as 2028. Jacob Misiorowski Floor of a bullpen ace. Still a shot as a starter. If Chris Hook can get him to throw more strikes, ceiling is a #2 starter.Cooper Pratt Floor is a 5-10 year defensive ace at short, good enough to keep Pena & Made off of short. If he can get to some in-game power, may be a multiple time All Star.Marco Dinges Electric bat with some power. If he can catch, will be an All Star.Josh Adamczewski Best current hitter in the system. Hit tool. Current doubles plus power. Good eye. If his back is fine, will be in LF in Milwaukee by 2028 or 9.Luke Adams This year has shown some of what his ceiling can be. If he lets himself be more aggressive in the zone, trusting his swing decisions, first base can be his for years.Logan Henderson Floor as a 4th starter. Will be in the rotation in 2026. Hopefully can keep his fastball high revving enough to limit homers.Jeferson Quero Hard to judge right now. Defensively, he is super rusty after the year out. Gotta think of this as a reset year.Braylon Payne Super young. Super inexperienced. Tremendous tools - at least a 4 tool player who we will see if he can hit enough. Loses some gloss playing daily with Pena & Made. If there was still the short season leagues, he would be ideal.Brock Wilken Seems he can stay at 3B. Will supply power and walks, but the Ks will limit his hit tool enough that once Made & Pena come through the system, he will be in the 1B group, and may not be able to play ahead of the younger Adams. Craig Yoho Has some ability to get whiffs in the majors. Needs to also throw in-zone strikes. His time in the majors will completely rely on that. Could be a key pen member soon, if he can figure that out.Carlos F Rodriguez How hurt is he? Looks that he could be a 4th starter in 2026, but if hurt, that throws that out the window.Luis Lara Has shown some of what his ceiling could be this year. Speed. Excellent D. Some hit with some pop. Needs to climb another level and show more.Bryce Meccage Looks great so far. Good ceiling. Floor depends on the need to get through the next couple of years without getting hurt. About exactly the same as Letson or Manuel Rodriguez or Knoth.Alexander Cornielle Has shown very well at his highest level this year. When the glut of starting pitching ahead of him clears out, he will be in Nashville, and then we will know a lot. Does not seem to have a high ceiling, but a solid floor as a 4th starter (along with 5-6 other guys in the system) is in play.Coleman Crow Has shown very well at his highest level this year. When the glut of starting pitching ahead of him clears out, he will be in Nashville, and then we will know a lot. Does not seem to have a high ceiling, but a solid floor as a 4th starter (along with 5-6 other guys in the system) is in play.Eric Bitonti More real power than likely anyone in the system. Has work to do as he has so much swing and miss. Already at 1B only, so if he is to make the majors, will have to figure that out.Bishop Letson How hurt is he? Looked good through last season, and even better at the beginning of this season. Cannot be determined until he comes back. Maybe not different for Meccage or Knoth or Manuel Rodriguez either; their health will be the key.Mike Boeve Still recovering from injury. This may be a reset year, or he has hit a peak in AA. 2026 will tell all. His swing & miss is quite higher than ever, and his walks/hits are down. Plus in the 1B/DH mix behind Adams & Wilken. Thanks for letting me pontificate/vent/speculate. It was fun! Could have thoughts for a top 30. :-)

Thanks Matthew! Just a shame Pat let him face the top of that order the 3rd time last night. He may be working toward handling that, as you are saying, with different pitch usage, but he really needs that working first to handle a tougher O lineup such as the Cubs.

Love the video clips, Jason, thank you!

Regarding Quero only ....... just need to be patient and give him the year, then re-evaluate in the spring - no? Tons of adjustments, and we will see a year out where he is at. Thanks Spencer, love these notes and focus!