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Rays Community Prospect #19




With 60% of the votes, Jeff Malm wins the 18th spot.

1. Matt Moore (100%)

2. Hak-Ju Lee (100%)

3. Alex Torres (53%)

4. Enny Romero (80% runoff)

5. Tim Beckham (64%)

6. Mikie Mahtook (63% runoff)

7. Brandon Guyer (50%)

8. Chris Archer (65% runoff)

9. Drew Vettleson (48%)

10. Taylor Guerrieri (80%)

11. Alex Colome (75%)

12. Derek Dietrch (40%)

13. Josh Sale (39%)

14. Ryan Brett (50%)

15. Parker Markel (43%)

16. Jake Hager (41%)

17. Tyler Goeddel (43%)

18. Jeff Malm (60%)

Matt Bush: Bush was a former SS prospect and the top pick in the 2004 draft. However, with on and off the field issues, he spent some time out of baseball before converting to pitching. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=bush--001mat)

Brandon Martin: The Rays 4th first round pick in the 2011 draft, Martin is another SS prospect, possessing offensive potential and a strong defensive reputation. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=martin005bra)

C.J. Riefenhauser: A 20th round pick in the 2010 draft, CJ had excellent numbers in a little over 100 innings at Bowling Green. However, reports indicate that he lacks an above-average pitch. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=riefen001cha)

Tyler Bortnick: A solid all around player, Bortnick offers limited upside and probably profiles more as a reserve. However, he has continuously player better than the scouting reports would lead you to expect. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=bortni001tyl)

Marquis Fleming: One of the Rays best releif prospects, Fleming puts up impressive numbers despite a dull fastball. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=flemin001mar)

James Harris: A first round pick in the 2011 draft, harris has exciting tools. However, he is also extremely raw. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=harris021jam)

Russ Canzler: An older prospect, Canzler has some power and good hitting ability. His defense is limited. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=canzle001rus)

Ty Morrison: A speedy OF with the potential to gain some power, Morrison has plenty of physical upside. However, to this point, the baseball skills have no been there. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=morris001ty-)

Granden Goetzman: A high upside and well liked pick from the 2011 draft, Goetzman gives the Rays a good all around prospect. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=goetzm000gra)

Lenny Linsky: Linsky was an interesting pick, as he was drafted so high despite being a reliever. Despite that, he should prove a valuable pick; a guy who can move up the system quickly and offers closer upside. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=linsky000len)

Oscar Hernandez: In posting video game numbers, Hernandez has himself driving a hype machine. However, little is known about his actual talents besides for the numbers in a small VSL park. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=hernan002osc)

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