Friday, September 25, 2009

The Top Southern League Players of 2009

The Southern League was loaded with great prospects including the consensus number one prospect in the game right now. As is fitting he appears at the top of the list.

Top 25 Southern League Batters (minimum 50 at-bats)

Name Team BB% K% AVG OBP SLG ISO Spd BABIP wOBA
Jason Heyward Braves 14.70% 11.70% 0.352 0.446 0.611 0.259 6.1 0.368 0.467
Chris Heisey Reds 11.10% 12.50% 0.347 0.426 0.572 0.225 6 0.362 0.457
Tyler Flowers White Sox 18.70% 30.60% 0.302 0.445 0.548 0.246 4.7 0.39 0.447
Steve Clevenger Cubs 11.50% 10.40% 0.364 0.443 0.532 0.169 3.9 0.397 0.44
Jamie Hoffmann Dodgers 17.90% 17.80% 0.307 0.457 0.495 0.188 7 0.358 0.438
Gerardo Parra Diamondbacks 16.90% 12.00% 0.361 0.469 0.491 0.13 5.4 0.391 0.433
Sean Coughlin Diamondbacks 17.90% 11.80% 0.304 0.432 0.484 0.18 0.9 0.311 0.418
Desmond Jennings Rays 11.10% 13.60% 0.316 0.395 0.486 0.17 8.4 0.35 0.415
Stefan Gartrell White Sox 11.30% 27.40% 0.285 0.371 0.521 0.235 6.2 0.346 0.406
Ezequiel Carrera Mariners 15.20% 18.80% 0.337 0.441 0.416 0.079 6.6 0.411 0.402
Mike Wilson Mariners 13.60% 34.80% 0.247 0.38 0.461 0.213 6.2 0.321 0.401
David Cook White Sox 13.20% 20.00% 0.264 0.369 0.513 0.249 5.1 0.276 0.394
Joshua Bell Dodgers 13.00% 21.00% 0.296 0.386 0.497 0.201 3 0.348 0.393
Logan Morrison Marlins 18.50% 16.50% 0.277 0.411 0.442 0.165 4.7 0.308 0.393
Doug Deeds Cubs 6.50% 21.30% 0.305 0.353 0.534 0.23 3.7 0.359 0.392
Gordon Beckham White Sox 8.70% 16.30% 0.299 0.366 0.497 0.197 2.7 0.336 0.39
Matt Young Braves 17.00% 12.80% 0.289 0.421 0.407 0.117 7.5 0.325 0.39
Lucas May Dodgers 11.70% 24.70% 0.306 0.39 0.468 0.162 3.6 0.386 0.389
Tommy Giles Dodgers 15.20% 32.40% 0.251 0.364 0.497 0.246 1.7 0.309 0.386
Matt Craig Marlins 5.90% 22.50% 0.3 0.341 0.525 0.225 2.8 0.345 0.385
Tyler Colvin Cubs 5.00% 18.60% 0.3 0.334 0.524 0.225 6.4 0.331 0.384
Rhyne Hughes Rays 10.00% 35.40% 0.252 0.34 0.5 0.248 3 0.321 0.381
Yonder Alonso Reds 11.80% 14.30% 0.295 0.372 0.457 0.162 2 0.33 0.38
Jim Gallagher White Sox 14.70% 22.60% 0.28 0.385 0.452 0.172 4.1 0.343 0.378
Jose Lobaton Rays 15.20% 22.60% 0.262 0.376 0.452 0.19 1.4 0.306 0.377
Christian Marrero White Sox 7.30% 21.80% 0.301 0.34 0.52 0.218 2.6 0.345 0.377
Eduardo Perez Dodgers 9.30% 25.00% 0.281 0.362 0.476 0.195 2.9 0.341 0.377
James Tomlin Dodgers 12.20% 18.90% 0.315 0.401 0.411 0.096 4.7 0.385 0.374
Drew T. Anderson Brewers 10.40% 19.80% 0.301 0.376 0.452 0.152 4.3 0.354 0.374
Kris Negron Reds 12.90% 13.00% 0.241 0.379 0.389 0.148 5.2 0.244 0.373
Brandon Allen White Sox 11.10% 19.50% 0.29 0.372 0.452 0.162 4.2 0.337 0.372
Gabriel Martinez Dodgers 10.00% 27.30% 0.296 0.372 0.458 0.162 1.4 0.378 0.371
Thomas Hubbard Mariners 13.90% 24.60% 0.271 0.38 0.434 0.163 2.7 0.331 0.371
Todd Frazier Reds 8.50% 14.90% 0.29 0.35 0.481 0.191 3.4 0.316 0.37
Ramon Nivar Dodgers 2.80% 11.10% 0.298 0.333 0.48 0.181 8.3 0.322 0.37

Top Southern League Pitchers of 2009 (minimum 50 IP)

Name Team K/9 BB/9 HR/9 WHIP BABIP LOB% ERA FIP
Daniel Hudson White Sox 10.07 1.6 0.16 0.83 0.273 80.30% 1.6 1.89
Christopher Leroux Marlins 8.25 2.55 0 1.27 0.341 75.30% 2.7 2.27
Kasey Olenberger Marlins 8.77 2.6 0.14 1.02 0.279 88.40% 1.1 2.32
Travis Wood Reds 7.79 2.8 0.15 0.97 0.246 82.80% 1.21 2.75
Nicholas Hill Mariners 9.41 2.26 0.47 1.13 0.318 65.70% 3.1 2.76
Victor Garate Dodgers 9.51 3.91 0.17 1.11 0.272 82.80% 2.04 2.86
Fernando Hernandez White Sox 9.06 3.08 0.34 0.99 0.251 82.40% 1.71 2.88
Jeremy Hellickson Rays 9.85 2.22 0.64 0.97 0.274 80.50% 2.38 2.88
Scott Elbert Dodgers 12.56 4.33 0.72 1.43 0.378 71.30% 3.9 3.14
Jarrett Santos Marlins 5.07 1.8 0.33 1.2 0.299 58.50% 3.11 3.15
Kendy Batista Dodgers 8.69 3.72 0.31 1.12 0.266 80.10% 2.17 3.17
Aaron Poreda White Sox 9.65 4.9 0.14 1.27 0.29 78.50% 2.38 3.17
Jarrod Parker Diamondbacks 8.5 3.91 0.23 1.48 0.353 73.20% 3.68 3.21
Matt Long White Sox 5.97 2.83 0.15 1.19 0.285 72.40% 2.98 3.23
Francisco Felix Dodgers 8.78 3.25 0.49 1.23 0.306 73.80% 2.93 3.25
Scott Diamond Braves 7.63 3.64 0.34 1.56 0.363 69.50% 3.5 3.26
Brad Stone Marlins 4.91 1.79 0.33 1 0.253 73.60% 2.23 3.26
Justin Souza Mariners 7.15 2.08 0.46 1.17 0.304 69.60% 3.35 3.28
Mike McClendon Brewers 6.06 2.13 0.43 1.25 0.311 66.70% 3.3 3.28
Andrew Cashner Cubs 6.33 4.17 0 1.23 0.267 59.50% 3.39 3.29
John Lujan White Sox 7.82 4.3 0.15 1.35 0.304 62.50% 4.45 3.32
John Ely White Sox 7.2 2.88 0.52 1.22 0.293 71.80% 2.82 3.33
Chris Cody Brewers 7.36 1.53 0.77 0.89 0.24 81.30% 2.3 3.34
J.D. Durbin Dodgers 5.81 3.59 0.17 1.14 0.249 81.90% 2.05 3.35
Jeff Lyman Braves 7.89 4.47 0.31 1.3 0.285 71.00% 3.12 3.42
Daniel Stange Diamondbacks 7.66 2.61 0.7 1.57 0.379 61.50% 4.88 3.43
Nic Ungs Marlins 6.69 2.54 0.59 1.07 0.259 78.20% 2.37 3.47
Josh Lindblom Dodgers 7.22 2.2 0.63 1.2 0.306 57.00% 4.71 3.5
Matthew Sartor Dodgers 9.54 3.52 0.88 1.3 0.315 65.30% 4.27 3.56
Cristhian Martinez Marlins 5.37 1.9 0.61 1.13 0.278 74.00% 2.94 3.63
Matt Peterson Marlins 8.18 4.17 0.46 1.32 0.297 71.60% 3.86 3.65
Michael Wlodarczyk Rays 6.37 3.6 0.28 1.51 0.338 59.30% 5.4 3.66
Jeremy Papelbon Cubs 6.66 2.25 0.78 1.36 0.329 76.90% 3.38 3.68
Ryan Reid Rays 7.71 4.32 0.46 1.59 0.351 69.40% 4.17 3.7
Deunte Heath Braves 7.88 4.28 0.45 1.48 0.328 68.10% 4.16 3.71

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Top Eastern League Players of 2009

Today our series of minor league rankings moves down to the Double-A level. The Eastern League is one of three AA leagues. In my opinion this is the level that has the most exciting prospects. You get guys like Carlos Santana, Pedro Alvarez and Jesus Montero.

Top 25 Eastern League Batters (minimum 50 at-bats)

Name Team BB% K% AVG OBP SLG ISO Spd BABIP wOBA
Daniel Nava Red Sox 17.50% 10.20% 0.364 0.479 0.568 0.203 2.8 0.382 0.471
Ryan Strieby Tigers 16.20% 27.20% 0.303 0.427 0.565 0.262 3.6 0.359 0.445
Pedro Alvarez Pirates 13.30% 26.60% 0.333 0.419 0.59 0.257 2.2 0.407 0.444
Brandon Snyder Orioles 11.80% 22.40% 0.343 0.421 0.597 0.254 1.8 0.404 0.444
Michael Taylor Phillies 9.90% 16.00% 0.333 0.408 0.569 0.236 6.9 0.361 0.438
Ike Davis Mets 11.20% 29.00% 0.309 0.386 0.565 0.256 0.9 0.381 0.426
Scott Sizemore Tigers 13.30% 20.20% 0.307 0.402 0.535 0.228 6.1 0.353 0.422
Carlos Santana Indians 17.40% 19.40% 0.29 0.413 0.53 0.241 3.4 0.314 0.418
Brian Dopirak Blue Jays 9.60% 22.90% 0.308 0.374 0.576 0.268 2.2 0.35 0.417
Aaron Bates Red Sox 7.60% 23.80% 0.34 0.405 0.505 0.165 3 0.42 0.414
Jorge Vazquez Yankees 3.40% 20.00% 0.329 0.357 0.578 0.249 2.1 0.365 0.414
Joshua Bell Orioles 8.80% 24.60% 0.298 0.354 0.579 0.281 1.1 0.325 0.411
Michael Bertram Tigers 9.60% 25.20% 0.285 0.353 0.585 0.301 4 0.321 0.408
Jesus Montero Yankees 7.70% 12.60% 0.317 0.37 0.539 0.222 0.6 0.321 0.407
Daniel Figueroa Orioles 14.10% 21.80% 0.319 0.444 0.412 0.092 6.2 0.402 0.406
Mark Wagner Red Sox 15.50% 17.00% 0.301 0.41 0.477 0.176 2 0.347 0.404
Jeremy Slayden Phillies 12.60% 23.70% 0.281 0.372 0.525 0.245 1.7 0.309 0.397
Ian Desmond Nationals 8.60% 23.50% 0.306 0.372 0.494 0.188 6.4 0.371 0.396
Steve Torrealba Orioles 25.30% 16.10% 0.242 0.425 0.419 0.177 0.1 0.245 0.39
Neil Sellers Phillies 8.50% 13.70% 0.317 0.383 0.486 0.17 3.1 0.342 0.389
Paco Figueroa Orioles 11.70% 16.40% 0.305 0.39 0.438 0.133 7 0.365 0.387
Josh Petersen Mets 11.70% 13.80% 0.326 0.409 0.442 0.116 2.5 0.366 0.386
Luis Exposito Red Sox 4.20% 29.30% 0.337 0.371 0.489 0.152 2.7 0.452 0.382
Josh Reddick Red Sox 10.50% 24.20% 0.277 0.352 0.52 0.242 5.5 0.32 0.382
Brock Bond Giants 13.00% 15.30% 0.333 0.429 0.409 0.076 5.4 0.392 0.381
Casper Wells Tigers 12.10% 33.10% 0.26 0.369 0.489 0.228 5.7 0.342 0.381
Danny Valencia Twins 12.40% 18.30% 0.284 0.373 0.482 0.197 5.2 0.322 0.38
Jeff Frazier Tigers 7.40% 14.90% 0.322 0.375 0.471 0.149 1.9 0.37 0.378
Nick Evans Mets 8.70% 21.00% 0.276 0.35 0.467 0.19 4.9 0.325 0.376
Ray Chang Pirates 10.60% 12.60% 0.291 0.383 0.449 0.157 2.9 0.321 0.375
Reegie Corona Yankees 15.40% 16.30% 0.287 0.397 0.397 0.111 5.3 0.335 0.375
Brian Stavisky Phillies 13.60% 21.30% 0.279 0.377 0.454 0.175 3.3 0.331 0.375
Brian Dinkelman Twins 10.70% 15.90% 0.296 0.383 0.44 0.144 3.2 0.339 0.374
Josh Thole Mets 9.90% 8.90% 0.328 0.395 0.422 0.094 3.8 0.358 0.373
Alex Avila Tigers 13.60% 23.40% 0.264 0.365 0.45 0.185 3.2 0.313 0.371

The Top 25 Eastern League Pitchers (minimum 50 IP) will appear after these messages...



Name Team K/9 BB/9 HR/9 WHIP BABIP LOB% ERA FIP
Hector Rondon Indians 9.13 2 0.38 1.06 0.305 74.90% 2.75 2.51
Steven Wright Indians 7.08 2.21 0.11 1.13 0.3 75.60% 2.32 2.6
Marc Rzepczynski Blue Jays 10.33 4.23 0.12 1.51 0.381 69.10% 2.93 2.64
Zach Putnam Indians 9.05 2.86 0.32 1.36 0.357 65.20% 4.13 2.65
Kevin Whelan Yankees 10.37 4.61 0.16 1.21 0.289 76.20% 2.63 2.72
Zach Simons Tigers 8.82 3.71 0.18 1.18 0.288 66.60% 2.82 2.73
Josh Schmidt Yankees 10.33 4.09 0.22 1.14 0.282 86.40% 1.61 2.76
Anthony Slama Twins 12.81 4.41 0.69 1.19 0.31 84.90% 2.48 2.91
Joe Paterson Giants 9 3.13 0.39 1.03 0.259 80.20% 1.96 2.94
Brad Lincoln Pirates 7.8 2.16 0.48 1.08 0.287 78.80% 2.28 2.96
Ryan Edell Indians 9.17 1.91 0.81 1.13 0.315 82.40% 2.32 2.96
Alex Burnett Twins 8.46 3.09 0.33 0.99 0.246 79.70% 1.79 2.98
Yohan Pino Twins 9.29 2.32 0.58 1.24 0.34 75.90% 3.19 2.99
Michael Dunn Yankees 12.83 5.4 0.51 1.37 0.338 73.50% 3.71 2.99
Erik Stiller Indians 8.78 3.88 0.26 1.23 0.296 68.10% 3.23 3
Zach McAllister Yankees 7.14 2.45 0.3 1.08 0.277 74.80% 2.23 3.03
Wilkins Arias Yankees 9.63 3.21 0.58 1.22 0.312 71.40% 3.65 3.07
Jake Arrieta Orioles 10.68 3.51 0.61 1.15 0.298 76.80% 2.59 3.08
Chance Chapman Phillies 8.37 3.08 0.51 1.16 0.287 79.20% 2.73 3.11
Dustin Richardson Red Sox 11.37 5.68 0.28 1.29 0.289 76.60% 2.7 3.12
Matt Yourkin Giants 10.23 3.69 0.71 1.23 0.306 83.10% 2.42 3.18
Dan Griffin Giants 10.6 2.84 0.74 1.48 0.397 60.40% 5.42 3.19
Neil Wagner Indians 10.18 4.72 0.44 1.31 0.304 74.20% 2.95 3.2
Jeff Manship Twins 5.35 2.38 0.24 1.22 0.294 62.50% 4.28 3.23
Ben Snyder Giants 7.98 3.53 0.37 1.24 0.294 75.00% 2.88 3.23
Ryan Pope Yankees 6.75 2.17 0.45 1.34 0.336 56.60% 4.78 3.24
Reidier Gonzalez Blue Jays 6.48 2.42 0.39 1.15 0.285 71.20% 2.9 3.25
Chad Rhoades Red Sox 8.96 3.94 0.44 1.3 0.309 68.00% 3.94 3.26
Waldis Joaquin Giants 6.67 4.67 0 1.19 0.243 73.40% 2.67 3.27
Michael Crotta Pirates 6.08 2.07 0.44 1.49 0.361 61.90% 4.76 3.3
Junichi Tazawa Red Sox 8.08 2.39 0.73 1.08 0.277 79.80% 2.57 3.35
Sean Smith - - - 8.46 3.63 0.5 1.21 0.285 76.90% 2.82 3.36
Randy Boone Blue Jays 6.28 2.93 0.28 1.31 0.31 66.50% 3.7 3.37
Ryan Mullins Twins 8.26 2.23 0.81 1.46 0.37 69.90% 4.03 3.4
Jack Spradlin Nationals 7.59 3.04 0.51 1.14 0.275 73.60% 2.87 3.43

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Top Pacific Coast League Players of 2009

Continuing our series of minor league rankings. Today we hit the Pacific Coast League a hitters league. I love these lists, they help motivate me to do further research on prospects that appear higher or lower than expected. All of the data presented is courtesy of FanGraphs.com

Top 25 Pacific Coast League Batters (minimum 50 at-bats)

Name Team BB% K% AVG OBP SLG ISO Spd BABIP wOBA
Jake Fox Cubs 11.40% 18.90% 0.409 0.495 0.841 0.433 5.6 0.431 0.554
Chris Young Diamondbacks 14.30% 24.10% 0.37 0.46 0.667 0.296 6.9 0.447 0.474
Travis Snider Blue Jays 13.80% 26.90% 0.337 0.431 0.663 0.326 3.3 0.395 0.462
Brandon Allen Diamondbacks 12.10% 17.20% 0.324 0.413 0.641 0.317 5.8 0.324 0.458
Tommy Everidge Athletics 10.30% 16.90% 0.368 0.428 0.632 0.264 2.5 0.4 0.453
John Bowker Giants 16.80% 17.50% 0.342 0.451 0.596 0.254 5.3 0.37 0.447
Carlos Gonzalez Rockies 10.30% 16.70% 0.339 0.418 0.63 0.292 6.8 0.367 0.446
Hector Luna Dodgers 8.20% 16.60% 0.351 0.414 0.61 0.259 5.6 0.381 0.441
Chris Coghlan Marlins 11.10% 10.40% 0.344 0.418 0.552 0.208 7.1 0.361 0.438
Sean Rodriguez Angels 12.30% 32.60% 0.299 0.4 0.616 0.318 6.8 0.369 0.437
Mitch Jones Dodgers 9.40% 26.40% 0.297 0.364 0.651 0.354 5.3 0.32 0.426
Tony Abreu Dodgers 5.20% 17.00% 0.353 0.385 0.615 0.261 5.1 0.388 0.425
Khalil Greene Cardinals 3.50% 7.30% 0.345 0.368 0.618 0.273 1.4 0.319 0.424
Randy Ruiz Blue Jays 9.20% 21.40% 0.32 0.392 0.584 0.264 2.6 0.364 0.418
Joe Inglett Blue Jays 9.00% 11.20% 0.36 0.422 0.516 0.155 4.5 0.393 0.415
Howard Kendrick Angels 8.20% 15.40% 0.346 0.414 0.526 0.179 5.3 0.391 0.414
David Dellucci Blue Jays 8.70% 28.60% 0.317 0.38 0.556 0.238 2.6 0.405 0.408
Chris Davis Rangers 13.20% 23.60% 0.327 0.418 0.521 0.194 2.9 0.4 0.407
Corey Patterson Brewers 6.10% 20.20% 0.331 0.366 0.597 0.266 7.6 0.383 0.407
Joel Galarraga Athletics 12.50% 23.80% 0.357 0.449 0.476 0.119 5.4 0.469 0.407
Alex Gordon Royals 16.30% 23.90% 0.313 0.435 0.493 0.179 4.7 0.388 0.405
Luke Carlin Diamondbacks 16.00% 23.20% 0.321 0.43 0.481 0.16 2.8 0.394 0.405
Ryan Shealy Royals 17.10% 28.70% 0.345 0.454 0.425 0.08 1.5 0.484 0.403
Cory Aldridge Royals 6.30% 24.30% 0.316 0.361 0.582 0.266 3.2 0.366 0.402
Adam Heether Brewers 13.50% 22.20% 0.293 0.4 0.501 0.208 3.6 0.341 0.4
Allen Craig Cardinals 7.30% 20.10% 0.322 0.374 0.547 0.225 3.4 0.359 0.4
Michael Saunders Mariners 9.20% 19.40% 0.31 0.378 0.544 0.234 6.1 0.342 0.4
John Hester Diamondbacks 6.30% 19.80% 0.328 0.375 0.535 0.207 7.3 0.388 0.399
Mark Hamilton Cardinals 9.10% 26.20% 0.308 0.375 0.531 0.223 1.6 0.378 0.396
Ruben Gotay Diamondbacks 21.60% 18.60% 0.272 0.429 0.45 0.178 2.8 0.309 0.395
Chris Shelton Mariners 12.50% 21.20% 0.314 0.396 0.509 0.195 2.9 0.368 0.394
Dee Brown Dodgers 12.60% 15.90% 0.29 0.382 0.523 0.232 4.1 0.306 0.394
Eric Patterson Athletics 10.00% 17.40% 0.307 0.376 0.494 0.187 8.8 0.351 0.393
Jason Dubois Cubs 10.60% 28.40% 0.303 0.392 0.506 0.203 2.9 0.388 0.393
Matt Murton Rockies 9.50% 13.90% 0.324 0.389 0.499 0.174 5.2 0.353 0.392











The Top 25 Pacific Coast League Pitchers (minimum 50IP)

Name Team K/9 BB/9 HR/9 WHIP BABIP LOB% ERA FIP
Guillermo Moscoso Rangers 7.71 1.93 0.26 1.01 0.282 75.80% 2.31 2.63
Jeff Stevens Cubs 9.52 3.9 0.16 1.04 0.251 77.60% 2.03 2.71
Chris Narveson Brewers 9.08 3.11 0.36 1.13 0.291 61.10% 3.7 2.78
Lenny DiNardo Royals 7.54 2.25 0.3 1.17 0.308 69.10% 3.32 2.8
Matt Belisle Rockies 7.25 2.31 0.31 1.25 0.323 75.50% 3.09 2.81
Chad Paronto Astros 6.79 2.44 0.17 0.93 0.236 86.10% 1.39 2.81
Felix Romero Giants 8.43 1.95 0.49 1.24 0.339 64.90% 4.28 2.85
Neftali Feliz Rangers 8.73 3.49 0.23 1.28 0.319 66.50% 3.49 2.88
Hyang-Nam Choi Dodgers 12.02 3.28 0.94 1.25 0.345 84.90% 2.34 2.97
Jose Ascanio Cubs 8.24 3.16 0.18 1.27 0.32 69.00% 3.16 3.02
Brad Kilby Athletics 10.94 3.41 0.71 1.01 0.256 86.40% 2.13 3.03
Jason Vargas Mariners 8.01 2.61 0.52 1.22 0.311 74.80% 3.14 3.05
Rick VandenHurk Marlins 7.69 2.41 0.45 0.99 0.254 72.20% 2.87 3.05
Mike Ekstrom Padres 6.21 2.31 0.29 0.96 0.24 84.20% 1.73 3.06
Blake Hawksworth Cardinals 7.03 2.47 0.37 1.11 0.28 66.00% 3.58 3.08
Alex Hinshaw Giants 12.38 5.5 0.52 1.41 0.34 71.40% 3.96 3.2
Josh Banks Padres 6.84 2.59 0.43 1.25 0.307 70.90% 3.46 3.22
Billy Buckner Diamondbacks 8.39 3.93 0.44 1.32 0.307 73.90% 3.32 3.31
Jerry Blevins Athletics 8.81 2.56 0.71 1.31 0.34 73.80% 3.84 3.31
P.J. Walters Cardinals 8.4 3.27 0.45 1.42 0.348 62.80% 4.54 3.32
Vin Mazzaro Athletics 6.99 2.7 0.32 1.04 0.257 77.20% 2.38 3.32
Ramon Ortiz Giants 7.91 2.36 0.76 1.22 0.31 73.60% 3.05 3.33
Adam Eaton Rockies 5.67 1.82 0.45 1.22 0.307 71.30% 3.18 3.35
Geno Espineli Giants 4.7 1.97 0.3 1.4 0.333 69.30% 3.64 3.35
Doug Fister Mariners 6.69 0.93 0.85 1.34 0.356 72.40% 3.81 3.39
Bud Norris Astros 8.4 3.98 0.45 1.31 0.302 78.00% 2.63 3.41
Jeremy Johnson Astros 5.4 2.56 0.38 1.29 0.304 66.70% 3.51 3.43
Carlos Rosa Royals 10.14 4.06 0.76 1.42 0.344 66.20% 4.56 3.44
Doug Mathis Rangers 6 2.37 0.47 1.39 0.332 75.50% 2.84 3.45
Jay Marshall Athletics 5.33 2.66 0.36 1.34 0.311 69.50% 3.2 3.48
Jose Marte Diamondbacks 7.91 4.27 0.38 1.42 0.318 67.10% 4.52 3.49
Brian Gordon Rangers 5.94 2.33 0.58 1.19 0.286 70.60% 3.49 3.5
Blake Parker Cubs 10.26 4.86 0.54 1.24 0.276 74.00% 3.06 3.5
Casey Daigle Astros 8.57 4.04 0.49 1.54 0.358 82.60% 2.91 3.51
Brandon Morrow Mariners 6.55 3.76 0.33 1.33 0.294 70.20% 3.6 3.53

Monday, September 21, 2009

Top International League Players of 2009

I am going to be working my way through the stats of minor leaguers over the next couple of weeks. I figure I'll share some lists ranked by FIP for pitchers and WoBA for hitters.

The Top 25 International League Pitchers (50 IP minimum)

Name Team K/9 BB/9 HR/9 AVG WHIP BABIP ERA FIP
Winston Abreu Rays 13.59 2.82 0.71 0.138 0.76 0.221 1.94 2.14
Tommy Hanson Braves 12.21 2.31 0.68 0.176 0.86 0.265 1.49 2.42
Edwar Ramirez Yankees 10.94 2.82 0.53 0.213 1.08 0.306 3.18 2.47
David Hernandez Orioles 12.4 2.83 0.78 0.206 1.05 0.309 3.3 2.62
Luis Valdez Braves 9.46 2.4 0.5 0.247 1.19 0.33 3.28 2.63
Jeremy Hellickson Rays 10.99 2.35 0.63 0.161 0.8 0.228 2.51 2.66
Chris Tillman Orioles 9.22 2.42 0.47 0.238 1.15 0.315 2.7 2.76
J.D. Martin Nationals 6.44 1.02 0.41 0.232 0.97 0.277 2.66 2.77
Garrett Mock Nationals 8.47 2.29 0.35 0.2 0.96 0.262 2.65 2.77
Nelson Figueroa Mets 7.55 1.93 0.4 0.224 1.03 0.279 2.25 2.77
Charlie Morton - - - 7.79 2.13 0.38 0.217 1.02 0.274 2.26 2.85
Mark Melancon Yankees 9.17 1.87 0.51 0.198 0.91 0.263 2.89 2.86
Tom Gorzelanny Pirates 8.79 3.1 0.31 0.229 1.18 0.304 2.48 2.87
Jim Miller Orioles 8.21 2.64 0.42 0.26 1.28 0.331 2.64 2.91
Casey Fien Tigers 10.24 2.33 0.78 0.238 1.14 0.32 3.41 2.92
Alberto Castillo Orioles 9.35 2.94 0.35 0.25 1.27 0.337 2.77 2.95
Carlos Torres White Sox 9.14 3.94 0.28 0.21 1.19 0.285 2.39 2.98
Frank Herrmann Indians 5.92 1.54 0.36 0.279 1.26 0.327 2.96 2.99
Ehren Wassermann White Sox 8.06 2.54 0.42 0.286 1.41 0.36 3.68 3.06
Yohan Pino - - - 8.03 1.8 0.69 0.211 0.95 0.26 2.49 3.06
Matt Maloney Reds 7.87 1.51 0.69 0.262 1.17 0.322 3.08 3.1
Lucas French Tigers 7.93 2.2 0.66 0.236 1.11 0.291 2.98 3.16
Juan Morillo Twins 11.69 6.85 0.13 0.229 1.6 0.35 3.9 3.17
Brian Duensing Twins 5.26 2.27 0.24 0.291 1.41 0.335 4.66 3.21
Clay Buchholz Red Sox 8.09 2.73 0.64 0.194 0.98 0.24 2.36 3.23
Daniel McCutchen Pirates 6.94 1.83 0.63 0.265 1.22 0.316 3.47 3.24
Fernando Cabrera Red Sox 8.72 3.76 0.51 0.212 1.18 0.275 1.71 3.26
Joe Bateman Rays 9.19 5.03 0 0.196 1.24 0.276 3.02 3.26
Mike Koplove - - - 8.28 3.48 0.33 0.215 1.16 0.279 1.82 3.27
Dale Thayer Rays 6.25 2.13 0.43 0.248 1.17 0.294 2.27 3.28
Bob Keppel Twins 4.53 2.1 0.16 0.245 1.15 0.279 2.43 3.29
Nate Bump Tigers 4.37 1.32 0.4 0.232 1 0.257 2.38 3.33
Jeff Manship Twins 5.36 3.04 0.18 0.272 1.39 0.317 3.22 3.34
Andy Sonnanstine Rays 5.65 1.41 0.63 0.296 1.34 0.337 4.4 3.37
Jonathon Niese Mets 7.82 2.48 0.67 0.263 1.28 0.324 3.82 3.38

The Top 25 International League Hitters (minimum 50 at-bats)

Name Team BB% K% OBP SLG ISO Spd BABIP wOBA
Nolan Reimold Orioles 14.20% 22.90% 0.485 0.743 0.349 3.5 0.453 0.53
Oscar Salazar Orioles 6.10% 13.60% 0.408 0.618 0.246 2.9 0.395 0.441
Adam Rosales Reds 9.90% 13.80% 0.408 0.596 0.248 7.3 0.371 0.437
Desmond Jennings Rays 14.30% 13.20% 0.419 0.491 0.167 7.9 0.354 0.426
Mike Morse Nationals 8.30% 16.40% 0.404 0.558 0.218 4.7 0.379 0.424
Luis Valbuena Indians 17.00% 16.70% 0.436 0.538 0.218 5.7 0.355 0.424
Ryan Raburn Tigers 13.00% 27.70% 0.357 0.638 0.383 4.4 0.241 0.423
Juan Francisco Reds 4.20% 26.10% 0.384 0.598 0.239 3.9 0.444 0.422
Andy Marte Indians 6.80% 16.70% 0.369 0.593 0.267 3.7 0.345 0.419
Jonny Gomes Reds 8.40% 27.50% 0.361 0.58 0.298 4.7 0.326 0.412
Elijah Dukes Nationals 11.70% 13.20% 0.388 0.529 0.25 3.8 0.286 0.412
Ian Desmond Nationals 10.10% 17.40% 0.428 0.461 0.107 5.7 0.425 0.408
Brian Myrow - - - 15.10% 19.20% 0.419 0.496 0.189 2.8 0.346 0.404
Don Kelly Tigers 10.40% 13.70% 0.404 0.465 0.134 7.3 0.371 0.402
Jorge Padilla Nationals 7.20% 10.30% 0.424 0.482 0.116 5.7 0.4 0.401
Shelley Duncan Yankees 12.40% 20.80% 0.37 0.546 0.27 3.3 0.29 0.401
Matt LaPorta Indians 11.10% 16.60% 0.388 0.53 0.231 3.4 0.317 0.401
Kevin Barker Reds 13.20% 22.60% 0.376 0.551 0.266 3.3 0.313 0.398
Todd Linden Yankees 10.20% 25.70% 0.381 0.515 0.203 6.5 0.396 0.397
Jordan Brown Indians 6.70% 15.30% 0.381 0.532 0.197 2.7 0.37 0.397
Kelly Johnson Braves 7.10% 15.40% 0.339 0.596 0.288 5.6 0.317 0.396
Jeff Fiorentino Orioles 11.60% 17.00% 0.387 0.51 0.197 6.3 0.351 0.393
Matt Wieters Orioles 12.40% 21.30% 0.387 0.504 0.199 3.7 0.358 0.391
Scott Sizemore Tigers 9.00% 16.80% 0.378 0.473 0.164 5.8 0.349 0.39
Chris Richard Rays 12.50% 22.70% 0.364 0.521 0.258 2.1 0.279 0.39
Darnell McDonald Reds 5.40% 20.00% 0.349 0.539 0.225 6.6 0.367 0.386
Andrew McCutchen Pirates 7.80% 11.90% 0.361 0.493 0.189 8.1 0.329 0.384
Jon Weber Rays 11.00% 21.70% 0.382 0.497 0.195 2.1 0.36 0.383
Fernando Martinez Mets 5.90% 18.80% 0.337 0.54 0.25 4.5 0.319 0.382
Juan Miranda Yankees 11.20% 23.10% 0.369 0.498 0.208 3.3 0.34 0.382
Rhyne Hughes - - - 6.20% 31.80% 0.357 0.51 0.21 3.5 0.411 0.381
Todd Frazier Reds 8.70% 19.00% 0.362 0.476 0.175 3.2 0.347 0.381
Michael Restovich White Sox 10.60% 24.10% 0.366 0.505 0.215 3.1 0.346 0.381
Clete Thomas Tigers 12.90% 28.00% 0.39 0.417 0.126 6.7 0.4 0.381
Matt Joyce Rays 13.80% 23.50% 0.373 0.482 0.209 5.2 0.323 0.379