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2013 Community Prospect Rankings: Whenever A Friend Succeeds, A Little Something In Me Dies. Vidal is your #15 Prospect.

There actually is a picture of David Vidal in the SBN photo engine.

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We almost needed another runoff, but David Vidal beat out the Knockwurst by one vote. After an .847 OPS season in 2011 with the Dragons, Vidal was promoted to high A to start the 2012 season where he slashed .281/.358/.512 in 35 games. Vidal was sent to Pensacola early in the season after Hank Rod got hurt, and the wheels kind of fell off, as he put up a .691 OPS in 97 games. Hopefully he can turn it around in his second stint at AA.

Same names as Monday, gang.

CHAD ROGERS, RHP, 23
Highest 2012 Level: AA (Pensacola Blue Wahoos)
Eye-Poppingest Fact: 3.83 K/BB in Pensacola, survived a shark attack.
Most Worrisome Fact: May be destined for the bullpen if he can't develop a third pitch.
Alias(es): Sharkbait; Mister Rogers; Hanging Chad Rogers
Best Case Scenario: Back of the rotation starter.

JONATHAN REYNOSO, OF, 20
Highest 2012 Level:
Rookie League (AZL Reds)
Eye-Poppingest Fact:
.311 average and 30 stolen bases in 39 attempts in the AZL last season.
Most Worrisome Fact: Poor plate discipline, power has not developed yet.
Aliases:
Rey Misterio; 'tHanny Rey
Best Case Scenario:
Who the heck knows. He's got a lot of tools, but has failed to use all of them yet.

RYAN LaMARRE, CF, 23
Highest 2012 Level:
AA (Pensacola Blue Wahoos)
Eye-Poppingest Fact: 30 SB; True CFer
Most Worrisome Fact: Power hasn't developed at all (.089 ISO in 2012)
Alias(es): Hedy; Mr. Kardashian; Old Grey LaMarre
Best Case Scenario: Denard Span-y

RYAN WRIGHT, 2B, 23
Highest 2012 Level: High-A (Bakersfield Blaze)
Eye-Poppingest Fact: .806 OPS with solid defense in his first two pro seasons.
Most Worrisome Fact: Has only shown power in hitter friendly leagues. 17 strikeouts with only 2 walks in Bakersfield.
Alias(es): Ryan "If Loving You is Wrong, I Don't Want to Be" Wright
Best Case Scenario: Major League utility guy with the chance to be a starter if things break (W)right.

DONALD LUTZ, 1B/OF, 23
Highest 2012 Level:
AA (Pensacola Blue Wahoos)/Team Germany (World Baseball Classic)
Eye-Poppingest Fact: .819 OPS across 2 non-rehab levels in 2012
Most Worrisome Fact: Just 5 HR in 165 PA after being promoted out of Bakersfield
Alias(es): Kaiser; Knockwurst, Herr Lutz

Best Case Scenario: Russell Branyan with more speed