Durango53
04-04-2005, 06:03 PM
Rockies' best prospects, by position
• Catchers Age B-T Comment
Chris Iannetta 21 R-R Quality receiver shows offensive potential.
Alvin Colina 23 R-R Big-time offensive potential, strong body.
Neil Wilson 21 R-R Converted in pro ball, raw tools.
• First basemen Age B-T Comment
Ryan Shealy 25 R-R Legit power with good overall hitting approach.
Mike Davies 24 L-L Converted left-handed pitcher.
Joe Koshansky 22 L-L Shows power and solid defense.
• Second basemen Age B-T Comment
Jayson Nix 22 R-R Power potential, hard-nosed, skilled defensive player.
Jonathan Herrera 20 S-R More offense than expected, loose body, quick feet.
Randy Blood 24 L-R College shortstop, has offensive possibilities.
• Third basemen Age B-T Comment
Ian Stewart 19 L-R Ranked among elite players in game.
Jeff Baker 23 R-R Athletic skills could prompt position change.
Dustin Hahn 22 L-R Hard-nosed, gets maximum out of his ability.
• Shortstops Age B-T Comment
Chris Nelson 19 R-R Excellent offensive approach, soft hands, quick feet.
Matt Macri 22 R-R Excellent athlete returns to original position from third.
Hector Tena 22 R-R Defensively plus, but needs to get stronger.
• Left fielders Age B-T Comment
Seth Smith 22 L-L Legitimate bat was backup quarterback at Mississippi.
Sean Barker 24 R-R Shows offensive production with chance to improve.
Jordan Czarniecki 24 R-R Plays hard, allowing him to maximize ability.
• Center fielders Age B-T Comment
Jeff Salazar 24 L-L Potential leadoff hitter with solid power.
Dexter Fowler 19 R-R Great athlete who slipped in draft last year.
Choo Freeman 25 R-R Raw tools, still waiting for him to blossom.
• Right fielders Age B-T Comment
Jorge Piedra 25 L-L Can hit a fastball and play all three outfield positions.
Justin Nelson 21 L-L Showed run-producing bat and solid arm.
Bernie Gonzalez 24 R-R Strong swing but bat speed is debatable.
• RH starters Age B-T Comment
Ubaldo Jimenez 21 R-R Mid-90 mph fastball, legit curve, coming off arm injury.
Juan Morillo 21 R-R Scouts clocked him at 100 mph-plus in 2004.
Samuel Deduno 21 R-R Power arm with decent control for his age.
Ching-Lung Lo 19 R-R Time has come for him to take charge and move.
Jason Young 25 R-R Made adjustments in off-season that show promise.
Mike Esposito 23 R-R Has to command all four pitches.
• LH starters Age B-T Comment
Justin Hampson 24 L-L Mixes pitches, gets hitters off stride.
Zack Parker 23 R-L Health has been a problem; top-notch competitor.
• Catchers Age B-T Comment
Chris Iannetta 21 R-R Quality receiver shows offensive potential.
Alvin Colina 23 R-R Big-time offensive potential, strong body.
Neil Wilson 21 R-R Converted in pro ball, raw tools.
• First basemen Age B-T Comment
Ryan Shealy 25 R-R Legit power with good overall hitting approach.
Mike Davies 24 L-L Converted left-handed pitcher.
Joe Koshansky 22 L-L Shows power and solid defense.
• Second basemen Age B-T Comment
Jayson Nix 22 R-R Power potential, hard-nosed, skilled defensive player.
Jonathan Herrera 20 S-R More offense than expected, loose body, quick feet.
Randy Blood 24 L-R College shortstop, has offensive possibilities.
• Third basemen Age B-T Comment
Ian Stewart 19 L-R Ranked among elite players in game.
Jeff Baker 23 R-R Athletic skills could prompt position change.
Dustin Hahn 22 L-R Hard-nosed, gets maximum out of his ability.
• Shortstops Age B-T Comment
Chris Nelson 19 R-R Excellent offensive approach, soft hands, quick feet.
Matt Macri 22 R-R Excellent athlete returns to original position from third.
Hector Tena 22 R-R Defensively plus, but needs to get stronger.
• Left fielders Age B-T Comment
Seth Smith 22 L-L Legitimate bat was backup quarterback at Mississippi.
Sean Barker 24 R-R Shows offensive production with chance to improve.
Jordan Czarniecki 24 R-R Plays hard, allowing him to maximize ability.
• Center fielders Age B-T Comment
Jeff Salazar 24 L-L Potential leadoff hitter with solid power.
Dexter Fowler 19 R-R Great athlete who slipped in draft last year.
Choo Freeman 25 R-R Raw tools, still waiting for him to blossom.
• Right fielders Age B-T Comment
Jorge Piedra 25 L-L Can hit a fastball and play all three outfield positions.
Justin Nelson 21 L-L Showed run-producing bat and solid arm.
Bernie Gonzalez 24 R-R Strong swing but bat speed is debatable.
• RH starters Age B-T Comment
Ubaldo Jimenez 21 R-R Mid-90 mph fastball, legit curve, coming off arm injury.
Juan Morillo 21 R-R Scouts clocked him at 100 mph-plus in 2004.
Samuel Deduno 21 R-R Power arm with decent control for his age.
Ching-Lung Lo 19 R-R Time has come for him to take charge and move.
Jason Young 25 R-R Made adjustments in off-season that show promise.
Mike Esposito 23 R-R Has to command all four pitches.
• LH starters Age B-T Comment
Justin Hampson 24 L-L Mixes pitches, gets hitters off stride.
Zack Parker 23 R-L Health has been a problem; top-notch competitor.