DRaysBay Community Prospect #28

Patrick Leonard wins the voting in the landslide.

1. Wil Myers (100%)

2. Chris Archer (49%)

3. Taylor Guerrieri (65%)

4. Hak-Ju Lee (70%)

5. Jake Odorizzi (35%)

6. Richie Shaffer (48%)

7. Alex Colome (50%)

8. Blake Snell (43%)

9. Enny Romero (38%)

10. Jake Hager (39%)

11. Josh Sale (50%)

12. Drew Vettleson (43%)

13. Mikie Mahtook (71%)

14. Tyler Goeddel (39% runoff)

15. Mike Montgomery (27%)

16. Tim Beckham (37%)

17. Jesse Hahn (36%)

18. Todd Glaesmann (28%)

19. Parker Markel (36%)

20. Jeff Ames (42%)

21. Oscar Hernandez (39%)

22. Brandon Guyer (27%)

23. Alex Torres (36%)

24. Ryan Brett (33%)

25. Felipe Rivero (52%)

26. Andrew Toles (59%)

27. Patrick Leonard (70%)

Brandon Martin (SS, 18, Rk): A strong defender at shortstop, Martin has plus raw power but needs to work on his hit tool. His OPS in 2012 was only .674, but he managed to hit 10 home runs in 63 games.

Yoel Araujo (CF, 20, GCL): Signed by the Rays $800,000 as an international free agent in July of 2010, Araujo made his stateside debut in 2012 and hit .286/.339/.410 in 30 games with a 35/6 K/BB ratio. Reports at the time of the signing indicated that he had a plus power/speed combo, while still possessing enough tools to be a good all-around player.

Alejandro Segovia (C, 22, A): In 2012, Segovia hit .269/.362/.527 with 15 homeruns and a 36/29 K/BB rate in 70 games. Scouting reports are nonexistent, and comments from experts are discouraging.

Robby Price (2B, 24, A+): An on-base machine, Robby Price continued to hit at an above average rate at Port Charlotte. However, he numbers dropped off significantly from years past. His tools don't stand out, but if he continues to perform at every level, he could find his way onto the bench of an MLB roster.

Cole Figueroa (3B, 25, AA-AAA): Cole Figueroa won't blow anyone away with his tools, but his knack for making contact (22/26 K/BB ratio in 2012) and ability to play multiple positions makes him a candidate for a bench/utility role on an MLB team.

Robinson Chirinos (C, 28, N/A): Chirinos missed the entire 2012 season due to a concussion he received in spring training when a pitch ricocheted against his mask while he was catching. Prior to the injury, he had a solid defensive reputation with potential in his bat.

Kirby Yates (RHRP, 25, AA): A short right handed relief pitcher (listed at 5'10"), Yates struck out 12.4/9, walked 5.2/9, and had a 2.65 ERA. His fastball sits in the low-90s and touches 94, and he also throws a curveball, slider, and change up.

Spencer Edwards (SS, 19, GCL): The second round pick of the Rays in 2012, Edwards is a considered a plus-plus runner with a quick bat by Baseball America, although they noted his lack of present power and were concerned about a hitch in his swing. He hit .188/.250/.281 with the GCL Rays after signing.

Jeff Malm (1B, 21, A): A fifth round pick in the 2009 draft, Malm followed a breakout year in 2011 by putting up a .263/.356/.438 with 127 strikeouts in 128 games. As a 1B, he needs to hit to have value.

Ty Morrison (CF, 21, A+-AA): A fourth rounder form the 2008 draft, Morrison has slowly worked his way up the minor league levels. As a 21 year old in A+-AA (which is young for the level), he hit .272/.341/.372. His best tool is his speed (which probably rates as plus-plus), which has helped him swipe 140 career stolen bases and makes him a good defender in center field.

Frank De Los Santos (LHRP, 24, AA-AAA): A product of the Rays efforts in Latin America, Frank De Los Santos has two good pitches in his low to mid-90s fastball and his slider. Despite the good stuff, he has consistently had pedestrian strike out rates in the minors (2012: 5.7 K/9, Career: 6 K/9) while walking around two and a half batters per nine innings.

Dane De La Rosa (RHRP, 29, AAA-MLB): A huge man (6'7", 245 lbs.), Dane De La Rosa features a mid-90s fastball/sinker as well as a usable slider. Though his minor league results during the past three years have been noteworthy, his performance during his short MLB stints has been unremarkable.

Lenny Linsky (RHRP, 22, A+): A second round pick in the 2012 draft, Linsky was supposed to ascend the minor league ranks quickly and efficiently. However, after a promising first year, his performance in 2012 took a hit. Though his ERA was only 3.07, he struck out 3.6 and walked 5.3 per nine. He suffered an undisclosed injury in the early months of 2012 that delayed his season. His fastball resides in the mid-90's and his slider is plus (although I am unaware if his stuff was as sharp during the 2012 regular season).

CJ Riefenhauser (LHP, 22, A+-AA): A 20th round pick of the 2010 draft, Riefenhauser splits the 2012 season between the pen and the rotation. His fastball is in the 90 range, and he also throws a two-seamer and a curve.

Ryan Carpenter (LHP, 21, A): Drafted by the Rays in the 7th round of the 2011 draft, Carpenter is a big lefty who offers projection and average present stuff. In 149.2 innings, he pitched to a 4.09 ERA with a 6.8 K/9 and a 1.4 BB/9.

Kes Carter (OF, 22, A): One of the Rays supplemental first round picks in the 2011 draft, Kes Carter has good tools across the board but has had trouble staying healthy. During his first two years, he has only managed to play in 47 games, posting a .742 OPS.