Talk Sox Prospect voting is complete!

[Brock Beauchamp]

Thanks to everyone for voting! We may hold another voting round in about a month, just to see if the numbers shake up as the season winds down.

Ranked Prospects

• Roman Anthony
• Marcelo Mayer
• Kristian Campbell
• Kyle Teel
• Braden Montgomery
• Franklin Arias
• Yoeilin Cespedes
• Miguel Bleis
• Luis Perales
• Jhostynxon Garcia
• David Sandlin
• Chase Meidroth
• Richard Fitts
• Payton Tolle
• Mikey Romero
• Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
• Johanfran Garcia
• Wikelman Gonzalez
• Yordanny Monegro
• Juan Valera

[Hugh2]

1. Roman Anthony
2. Marcelo Mayer
3. Kristian Campbell
4. Kyle Teel
5. Braden Montgomery
6. Miguel Bleis
7. Luis Perales
8. Franklin Arias
9. Yoeilin Cespedes
10. David Sandlin
11. Jhostynxon Garcia
12. Johanfran Garcia
13. Payton Tolle
14. Richard Fitts
15. Chase Meidroth
16. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
17. Wikelman Gonzalez
18. Mikey Romero
19. Conrad Cason
20. Nazzan Zanetello

[mvp 78]

1. Roman Anthony
   Highest ceiling of any prospect that has come through the org since Mookie Betts.
2. Kristian Campbell
   At some point, in game production means something as he tears through the minors. Unsure what his overall ceiling is at the moment and they need to find a defensive home for him.
3. Marcelo Mayer
   The prospect with the best toolset across the board except for health, which is why he isn't in the top 2. Missed significant time in '22, '23 and '24.
4. Kyle Teel
   Solid floor. Should be an everyday catcher in the bigs.
5. Braden Montgomery
   Honestly, just a shot in the dark. Scouts like him, but we won't see him until next year.
6. Luis Perales
   If he didn't get injured this year, he'd be higher. High powered arm that has been on a little bit of a rollercoaster ride the past 18 months. Most likely a top 100 guy when healthy.
7. Franklin Arias
   Solid defensive SS that hit well in FCL.
8. Miguel Bleis
   Potential 5 tool guy whose tools are bigger than his stats. At some point, his performance on the field will need to play up to the tools.
9. Yoeilin Cespedes
   Big bat. Glove is a question mark at this point. Not a SS. Potential 2B/3B. May even be pushed to corner OF.
10. Chase Meidroth
    Just gets on base. Minimal power. Could get exposed at MLB due to his extremely low exit velo. Plays adequate 2B/SS/3B.
11. Jhostynxon Garcia
    I may be a little high on him because of his performance at High A.
12. Richard Fitts
    Solid org arm that could spot start. May be a back end starter. Unsure if his arm would play up in a pen role.
13. Mikey Romero
    Has bounced back this season. Has struggled massively with injuries in his short career. Could stick up the middle. Still only 20!
14. Johanfran Garcia
    Defense could wind up average-ish, but there are questions about his body. Put on additional weight last offseason. Can hit the ball a ton, but may not be a great fit at 1B if he needs to move off the position.
15. David Sandlin
    On an innings restriction. High octane arm. Needs to refine his secondary pitches.
16. Yordanny Monegro
    Could be the most fun pitcher to watch in the system. Has not given up a run in 34 innings.
17. Payton Tolle
    Another shot in the dark.
18. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
    Lanky righthander. Has a lot of decent offerings, but nothing that will knock your socks off.
19. Juan Valera
    Young. Raw. Has been virtually unhittable as an 18 year old in FCL and Salem.
20. Hunter Dobbins
    Really turned a corner this season. Potential backend starter. Could be used as a spot starter as early as 2025.

[moonslav59]

1. Roman Anthony
2. Kyle Teel
3. Kristian Campbell
4. Marcelo Mayer
5. Yoeilin Cespedes
6. Franklin Arias
7. Braden Montgomery
8. Jhostynxon Garcia
9. Miguel Bleis
10. Luis Perales
11. Chase Meidroth
12. Johanfran Garcia
13. David Sandlin
14. Hunter Dobbins
15. Richard Fitts
16. Payton Tolle
17. Mikey Romero
18. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
19. Juan Valera
20. Connelly Early

[WS1967]

1. Roman Anthony
   
2. Kristian Campbell
   
3. Marcelo Mayer
4. Kyle Teel
5. Braden Montgomery
6. Franklin Arias
7. Yoeilin Cespedes
8. Yordanny Monegro
9. David Sandlin
10. Miguel Bleis
11. Luis Perales
12. Johanfran Garcia
13. Jhostynxon Garcia
14. Juan Valera
15. Payton Tolle
16. Jedixson Paez
17. Chase Meidroth
18. Wikelman Gonzalez
19. Richard Fitts
20. Mikey Romero

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

1. Roman Anthony
   find a fearsome righty bat to hit behind him for the next decade, and watch the Roman candle fireworks
2. Kyle Teel
   athletic catcher > athlete converting to catcher
3. Kristian Campbell
   3 may be too low
4. Franklin Arias
   fast-tracking at the most vital non-battery position that no one is saying he may have to move from
5. Marcelo Mayer
   Already injured every year
6. Jhostynxon Garcia
   more HRs than Anthony this season... and bats righty
7. Chase Meidroth
   proved himself at the highest minor league level all summer
8. Miguel Bleis
   developing
9. Yoeilin Cespedes
   needs a primary position
10. Luis Perales
    Of the Red Sox' top 27 pitching prospects, the only guy rated with a ceiling as high as "mid-rotation starter"
11. Braden Montgomery
    can't put a guy in the Top 10 until he plays in the pros
12. David Sandlin
13. Richard Fitts
14. Wikelman Gonzalez
15. Payton Tolle
16. Mikey Romero
17. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
18. Nazzan Zanetello
19. Allan Castro
20. Conrad Cason

[notin]

1. Roman Anthony
2. Marcelo Mayer
3. Braden Montgomery
4. Kristian Campbell
5. Kyle Teel
6. Miguel Bleis
7. Luis Perales
8. Franklin Arias
9. Yoeilin Cespedes
10. Jhostynxon Garcia
11. David Sandlin
12. Mikey Romero
13. Chase Meidroth
14. Richard Fitts
15. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
16. Connelly Early
17. Wikelman Gonzalez
18. Payton Tolle
19. Nazzan Zanetello
20. Juan Valera

[ahanson]

1. Roman Anthony
2. Kyle Teel
3. Marcelo Mayer
4. Payton Tolle
5. Braden Montgomery
6. Kristian Campbell
7. Franklin Arias
8. Miguel Bleis
9. Yoeilin Cespedes
10. Luis Perales
11. David Sandlin
12. Chase Meidroth
13. Jhostynxon Garcia
14. Richard Fitts
15. Wikelman Gonzalez
16. Mikey Romero
17. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
18. Nazzan Zanetello
19. Allan Castro
20. Conrad Cason

[Duran Is The Man]

1. Roman Anthony
2. Kristian Campbell
3. Marcelo Mayer
4. Kyle Teel
5. Braden Montgomery
6. Franklin Arias
7. Yoeilin Cespedes
8. Miguel Bleis
9. Luis Perales
10. David Sandlin
11. Chase Meidroth
12. Jhostynxon Garcia
13. Richard Fitts
14. Wikelman Gonzalez
15. Payton Tolle
16. Mikey Romero
17. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
18. Nazzan Zanetello
19. Allan Castro
20. Conrad Cason

[Brian Ziller]

1. Roman Anthony
2. Marcelo Mayer
3. Kristian Campbell
4. Kyle Teel
5. Braden Montgomery
6. Luis Perales
7. Franklin Arias
8. Jhostynxon Garcia
9. Yoeilin Cespedes
10. David Sandlin
11. Richard Fitts
12. Miguel Bleis
13. Mikey Romero
14. Chase Meidroth
15. Payton Tolle
16. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
17. Hunter Dobbins
18. Juan Valera
19. Allan Castro
20. Yordanny Monegro

[mvp 78]

Seems like nobody had Castro ranked higher than 19th. I think SoxProspects is too high on him TBH. They are probably too high on Penrod as well.

I like how our rankings shook out.

[moonslav59]

57 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

Seems like nobody had Castro ranked higher than 19th. I think SoxProspects is too high on him TBH. They are probably too high on Penrod as well.

I like how our rankings shook out.

Agree with both points, and I like your point about Perales and the injury. I had him too low.

I think these rankings look fair and maybe better than soxprospects.com.

My biggest concern is what I perceive as overvaluing Wikelman. I also think Campbell has passed Mayer, and now, Teel.

[mvp 78]

22 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

Agree with both points, and I like your point about Perales and the injury. I had him too low.

I think these rankings look fair and maybe better than soxprospects.com.

My biggest concern is what I perceive as overvaluing Wikelman. I also think Campbell has passed Mayer, and now, Teel.

Yeah, I put Campbell 2 because of Mayer’s injury status. Wikelman might not be top 30 for me TBH.

[Larry Cook]

On 9/7/2024 at 8:48 AM, WS1967 said:

1. Roman Anthony
2. Kristian Campbell
3. Marcelo Mayer
4. Kyle Teel
5. Braden Montgomery
6. Franklin Arias
7. Yoeilin Cespedes

I think you nailed the top 7 on your list! I think if cespedes had stayed  healthy, he is also a top 100 prospect. 
I would put this list up against anybody’s top 7 prospects! 

[Hugh2]

On 9/9/2024 at 2:24 PM, Larry Cook said:

I think you nailed the top 7 on your list! I think if cespedes had stayed  healthy, he is also a top 100 prospect. 
I would put this list up against anybody’s top 7 prospects! 

I’ll always root for the home team, but Detroits and Minnesotas top 7 are pretty formidable as well.

[moonslav59]

On 9/7/2024 at 8:48 AM, mvp 78 said:

1. Roman Anthony
   Highest ceiling of any prospect that has come through the org since Mookie Betts.
2. Kristian Campbell
   At some point, in game production means something as he tears through the minors. Unsure what his overall ceiling is at the moment and they need to find a defensive home for him.
3. Marcelo Mayer
   The prospect with the best toolset across the board except for health, which is why he isn't in the top 2. Missed significant time in '22, '23 and '24.
4. Kyle Teel
   Solid floor. Should be an everyday catcher in the bigs.
5. Braden Montgomery
   Honestly, just a shot in the dark. Scouts like him, but we won't see him until next year.
6. Luis Perales
   If he didn't get injured this year, he'd be higher. High powered arm that has been on a little bit of a rollercoaster ride the past 18 months. Most likely a top 100 guy when healthy.
7. Franklin Arias
   Solid defensive SS that hit well in FCL.
8. Miguel Bleis
   Potential 5 tool guy whose tools are bigger than his stats. At some point, his performance on the field will need to play up to the tools.
9. Yoeilin Cespedes
   Big bat. Glove is a question mark at this point. Not a SS. Potential 2B/3B. May even be pushed to corner OF.
10. Chase Meidroth
    Just gets on base. Minimal power. Could get exposed at MLB due to his extremely low exit velo. Plays adequate 2B/SS/3B.
11. Jhostynxon Garcia
    I may be a little high on him because of his performance at High A.
12. Richard Fitts
    Solid org arm that could spot start. May be a back end starter. Unsure if his arm would play up in a pen role.
13. Mikey Romero
    Has bounced back this season. Has struggled massively with injuries in his short career. Could stick up the middle. Still only 20!
14. Johanfran Garcia
    Defense could wind up average-ish, but there are questions about his body. Put on additional weight last offseason. Can hit the ball a ton, but may not be a great fit at 1B if he needs to move off the position.
15. David Sandlin
    On an innings restriction. High octane arm. Needs to refine his secondary pitches.
16. Yordanny Monegro
    Could be the most fun pitcher to watch in the system. Has not given up a run in 34 innings.
17. Payton Tolle
    Another shot in the dark.
18. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
    Lanky righthander. Has a lot of decent offerings, but nothing that will knock your socks off.
19. Juan Valera
    Young. Raw. Has been virtually unhittable as an 18 year old in FCL and Salem.
20. Hunter Dobbins
    Really turned a corner this season. Potential backend starter. Could be used as a spot starter as early as 2025.

Good order and comments