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Community Prospect Rankings: #7

It looks like Juan Francisco fans finally found their slot, as he handily takes the #6 spot on the list.  Now we move on to #7 with a list that is heavy on pitching right now.  I think we're probably due for a pitcher to fall into place, but maybe Dorn or Mesoraco will catch your fancy.  Let us know your reasons in the comments.

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Josh Roenicke, RHRP:

John Sickels rank: 6
Redsminorleagues rank: 14
Age: 26
Draft/Acquisition Details: 10th round (pick 249), Reds, 2006
Last Level Played: MLB

2008 Statistics:
Chattanooga (AA):
22 G, 22 IP, 21 H, 12 BB, 28 SO, 3.27 ERA, 1.50 WHIP
Louisville (AAA): 35 G, 39 IP, 34 H, 14 BB, 43 SO, 2.54 ERA, 1.23 WHIP
Cincinnati (MLB): 5 G, 3 IP, 6 H, 2 BB, 6 SO, 9.00 ERA, 2.67 WHIP

 

Daryl Thompson, RHSP:

John Sickels rank: 9
Redsminorleagues rank: 12
Age: 23
Draft/Acquisition Details: Drafted 8th Rd (pick 237), Expos, 2003.  Acquired in 2006 in The Trade
Highest Level Played: MLB

2008 Statistics:
GCL Reds (Rk): 1 G, 4 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 SO, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP
Sarasota (A+): 3 G, 15.2 IP, 20 H, 7 BB, 7 SO, 6.89 ERA, 1.72 WHIP
Chattanooga (AA): 10 G, 61.1 IP, 44 H, 14 BB, 56 SO, 1.76 ERA, 0.95 WHIP
Louisville (AAA): 7 G, 45.2 IP, 39 H, 9 BB, 33 SO, 2.76 ERA, 1.05 WHIP
Cincinnati (MLB): 3 G, 14.1 IP, 20 H, 7 BB, 6 SO, 6.91 ERA, 1.88 WHIP

 

Kyle Lotzkar, RHP:

John Sickels rank: 8
Redsminorleagues rank: 7
Age: 19
Draft/Acquisition Details: 1st round (pick 53), Reds, 2007
Last Level Played: A (Dayton)

2008 Statistics:
Dayton (A): 10 GS, 37.2 IP, 29 H, 24 BB, 50 SO, 3.58 ERA, 1.41 WHIP

 

Zach Stewart, RHRP:

John Sickels rank: 7
Redsminorleagues rank: 8
Age: 22
Draft/Acquisition Details: 3rd round (pick 84), Reds, 2008
Last Level Played: A+ (Sarasota)

2008 Statistics:
Texas (College): 20 G, 3 GS, 47 IP, 48 H, 21 BB, 43 SO, 4.98 ERA, 1.47 WHIP
Dayton (A): 11 G, 16.1 IP, 10 H, 3 BB, 13 SO, 0.55 ERA, 0.80 WHIP
Sarasota (A+): 13 G, 16.2 IP, 16H, 11BB, 23 SO, 1.62 ERA, 1.62 WHIP

 

Matt Maloney, LHSP:

John Sickels rank: 13
Redsminorleagues rank: 29
Age: 24
Draft/Acquisition Details: 3rd round (pick 97), Phillies, 2005.  Acquired in trade for Kyle Lohse.
Last Level Played: AAA (Louisville)

2008 Statistics:
GCL Reds (Rk): 1 G, 5.2 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 9 SO, 0.00 ERA, 0.18 WHIP
Louisville (AAA): 25 G, 25 GS, 140.1 IP, 143 H, 39 BB, 132 SO, 4.68 ERA, 1.30 WHIP

 

Devin Mesoraco, C:

John Sickels rank: NR
Redsminorleagues rank: 6
Age: 20
Draft/Acquisition Details: Drafted 1st round (pick 15), Reds, 2007
Last Level Played: A (Dayton)

2008 Statistics:
Dayton (A): 80 G, 306 AB, .261/.311/.399 

 

Danny Dorn,OF:

John Sickels rank: 16
Redsminorleagues rank: 9
Age: 20
Draft/Acquisition Details: Drafted 32nd round (pick 954), Reds, 2006
Last Level Played: AA (Chattanooga)

2008 Statistics:
Sarasota (A+): 5 G, 20 AB, .250/.286/.500
Chattanooga (AA): 98 G, 336 AB, .277/.367/.539

Poll
Who is the #7 prospect in the Reds system?
Danny Dorn
18 votes
Kyle Lotzkar
45 votes
Matt Maloney
8 votes
Devin Mesoraco
24 votes
Josh Roenicke
41 votes
Zach Stewart
5 votes
Daryl Thompson
67 votes

208 votes | Poll has closed

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Thompson

I think he might be ready for the 5 spot. I liked the way he looked in his outings last year. Has that, “knows how to pitch” thing about him.

Slyde: "You're like the Ike Turner of RR commenters."

by Pops Daniels on Dec 31, 2008 5:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Happy New Year by the way

Reds Win! Reds Win! Oh my God the Reds Win!! When did we become the Indians?

by Caleb on Jan 1, 2009 11:46 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I voted for Lotzkar

It seem like after our top 5 guys the system falls off to a 2nd tier of prospects.

by CamIam on Jan 1, 2009 12:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lotzkar also but not because he is 2nd tier

the new homer has good to great upside i like maloney also lefties tend to evolve slower nice k-rate

by SadbutTrue on Jan 2, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I, too, went Lotzkar.

I believe he has a higher ceiling than any other pitcher on the list.

We Are ... Marshall!

by Thundering Turtle on Jan 1, 2009 4:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lotzkar and mesoraco need to be getting more love

as much as i like thompson, he has a long history of arm trouble and got lit up in the majors last year. And as much as I like Roenicke, he’s older than me and hasn’t pitched in the majors. lotzkar was nails in dayton last year before he broke his arm, and he’s only 19. Yall mustve forgot about mesoraco. hes a first-round catcher who can hit the shit out of the ball and has been getting better in the pros. i think he’ll have something of a breakout season next year.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jan 1, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

rick house was such a tool

i like boobs so much more

"It is a damn poor mind indeed which can’t think of at least two ways to spell any word."-Andy Jack

by justin007000 on Jan 2, 2009 12:56 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

amendment

i forgot roenicke got a sept. callup last year. so he’s a 26-year-old with 3 innings of major league experience.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jan 2, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

i’ll also throw my cap into the ring for Dorn. he has OPS’d over .900 ever since he was drafted. if can just learn to hit lefties a little bit he’ll become a force.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 2, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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