{"id":25075,"date":"2020-07-30T12:59:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T17:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=25075"},"modified":"2020-07-30T12:59:12","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T17:59:12","slug":"10-names-you-need-to-know-cleveland-indians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/al-central\/guardians\/10-names-you-need-to-know-cleveland-indians\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Names You Need To Know &#8211; Cleveland Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With baseball finally happening this summer, it\u2019s time to take a look at 10 players who will make their names in Cleveland in the future. Some are actually with the big league club right now, some are on the cusp of the major leagues and could see time in Cleveland this year, while others are still a few years off. This list isn\u2019t in a specific order. All of these players are worthy of being mentioned, and I expect them all to be key contributors for the Tribe. Read through to the end for a surprise 11<sup>th<\/sup> name from prospect lists of years past!<\/p>\n<div class=\"s2nPlayer k-2qeEP8AW\" data-type=\"float\"><\/div>\n<p><script type='text\/javascript' src='\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=2qeEP8AW&#038;cid=9000&#038;offsetx=0&#038;offsety=0&#038;floatwidth=400&#038;floatposition=bottom-right' data-type='s2nScript'><\/script><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=planez001ale&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Alexfri Planez<\/a>, OF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Video out of Venezuela, where Planez is working out with fellow Indians prospect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=rocchi000bra&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Brayan Rocchio<\/a>, points to a very promising future for the young outfielder. Planez missed virtually all of 2019 due to injury, but he appears to be 100% healthy this year. His swing is continuing to improve, delivering plus power in a smooth, compact fashion that will keep him in the conversation as one of the Indians\u2019 outfielders of the future. At 18-years-old, Planez will continue to grow and generate more power as he works his way through the Indians\u2019 system. Expect to see him manning right field in Cleveland before long.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Love the sound off the big kids bat! The 6&#8217;5 200lbs 18yr Alexfri Planez may be the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Indians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Indians<\/a> #1 outfield prospect in a couple of years. Has all the tools to become great. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ajplanez33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ajplanez33<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OurTribe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OurTribe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Future?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Future<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wSLMDprznU\">pic.twitter.com\/wSLMDprznU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indians Prospective (@indiansPro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiansPro\/status\/1280304147099762689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=johnso013dan&amp;search=Daniel+Johnson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Johnson<\/a>, OF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even though he didn&#8217;t make the Opening Day 30-man roster, Johnson is already seeing PT in Cleveland. He did everything right at Summer Camp, putting his power, contact and defensive abilities on display. Johnson is blocked by the veteran logjam in the Indians\u2019 outfield, but his talent can only be kept off the field for so long. I expect Johnson to be the Opening Day right fielder in 2021.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A Daniel Johnson \ud83d\udca3. The home run horn. The Mario coins. It\u2019s&#8230;beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Indians?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Indians<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eUwIUzIRLJ\">pic.twitter.com\/eUwIUzIRLJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indians Baseball Insider (@Official_IBI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Official_IBI\/status\/1281424703094218753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/changyu01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Yu Chang<\/a>, IF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chang finally made it to Cleveland last year, getting in 78 AB for the Indians. His 2019 numbers weren\u2019t stellar, but he\u2019s been outstanding at Summer Camp. Much like Johnson, Chang has had a terrific showing at the plate in both the power and contact departments. While the starting infield is set, Chang will be a key contributor as a utilityman. As part of the current 30-man roster, he&#8217;s seen action in a couple games already this season.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3078-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3078-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3078-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3078-600x439.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3078-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3078-1536x1124.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3078-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=burns-001tan&amp;search=Tanner+Burns&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Tanner Burns<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indians continued their habit of drafting pitchers in the Competitive Balance rounds, picking Auburn\u2019s Tanner Burns 36<sup>th<\/sup> overall. He brings a mid-90s fastball with a good slider and changeup as secondary offerings. As a 21-year-old draftee, expect the Indians to be aggressive with Burns\u2019 development. If Burns takes well to the Indians\u2019 development staff, don\u2019t be surprised to see him in Cleveland late next year or early 2022.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Highlights of Indians 36th pick right handed pitcher Tanner Burns <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hx3L2qW0rq\">pic.twitter.com\/hx3L2qW0rq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 THE LAND Sports Podcast (@THELANDSPORTPOD) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/THELANDSPORTPOD\/status\/1270909182326308864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 11, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=valera000geo&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">George Valera<\/a>, OF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Valera is arguably the best-known prospect on this list, but he\u2019s earned his spot. At 19-years-old, Valera is one of the youngest members of the Indians\u2019 60-man roster. He won\u2019t see time in Cleveland this year, but the Indians think highly enough of Valera to continue his development on the taxi squad and expedite his path to Cleveland. Expect to see Valera in Cleveland as soon as 2022.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Indians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Indians<\/a> 19yr old OF prospect George Valera with the line drive single against 2019 All-Star Game MVP Shane Bieber tonight in intrasquad action at Progressive Field.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GV13__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GV13__<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gorepublik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@gorepublik<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Future?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Future<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Video : <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JL_Baseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JL_Baseball<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/t0OZE7IhWo\">pic.twitter.com\/t0OZE7IhWo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indians Prospective (@indiansPro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiansPro\/status\/1281451134725566464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carson Tucker, IF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tucker was the Indians\u2019 first selection in this year\u2019s draft, selected 23<sup>rd<\/sup> overall out of Mountain Pointe High School. Where he\u2019ll wind up on the diamond is anyone\u2019s guess. With so many middle infield prospects in the Indians\u2019 system, it\u2019s hard to project who will fill which slot. Tucker\u2019s advanced hit tool will put him in the mix with the rest of the big-name prospects as he develops in the coming years.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Indians select Carson Tucker, a shortstop from Mountain Pointe HS in Phoenix, No. 23 overall. Here\u2019s a link to his full scouting report: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AUnK0sdB9r\">https:\/\/t.co\/AUnK0sdB9r<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zB8oSztjZd\">pic.twitter.com\/zB8oSztjZd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BaseballAmerica\/status\/1270890491144437762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 11, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=freema000tyl&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Freeman<\/a>, SS\/2B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Freeman is one of many shortstop prospects in the Indians\u2019 system, and he\u2019s earned his spot on the 60-man roster by doing what he does best: hitting. Reports from Summer Camp are that Freeman is continuing to make contact as he has throughout his professional career, and his power is improving. While he likely won\u2019t see time in Cleveland this season, Freeman is certainly in the mix for both shortstop and second base if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lindofr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Francisco Lindor<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hernace02,hernace01&amp;search=Cesar+Hernandez&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cesar Hernandez<\/a> depart after the season.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4957-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4957-2-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4957-2-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4957-2-600x438.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4957-2-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4957-2-1536x1122.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=mckenz000tri&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Triston McKenzie<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>McKenzie\u2019s injury history is well-known, and his ability to stay healthy this season will be the biggest thing to watch. If he\u2019s able to stay healthy, McKenzie\u2019s repertoire is major league-ready, and it wouldn\u2019t be a stretch to see him in the bullpen at the end of the year with an eye on a 2021 rotation spot. If he\u2019s unable to stay healthy, McKenzie\u2019s prospect ranking takes a major hit. Keep a close eye on his performance. He\u2019s a potential top-of-the-rotation starter.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Indians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Indians<\/a> 22yr old 6&#8217;5 165lbs RHP prospect Triston McKenzie facing live batters last Saturday at Progressive Field. McKenzie has been training at Classic Park the teams alternative site.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/T_eazy24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@T_eazy24<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Future?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Future<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OurTribe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OurTribe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/knVzAhVJIc\">pic.twitter.com\/knVzAhVJIc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indians Prospective (@indiansPro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiansPro\/status\/1285408342857392129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 21, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=mejia-000jea&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jean Carlos Mejia<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Much like McKenzie, Mejia\u2019s health will be the focus of this season. He\u2019s never pitched above Advanced-A Lynchburg, but Mejia\u2019s electric fastball and solid secondary offerings have him on the 60-man roster. He missed most of 2018 and 2019 with various injuries, but the Indians see him as a back-end reliever in the near-future and will commit a roster spot to furthering his development this season.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Great sight to see <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Indians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Indians<\/a> RHP prospect Jean Carlos Mejia back on the bump out in Goodyear. Mejia this past June underwent hip surgery which cost him much of his 2019 season. He was added to the 40-man roster after a terrific 2018 breakout campaign.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jean0826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jean0826<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1WlMfUInQ2\">pic.twitter.com\/1WlMfUInQ2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indians Prospective (@indiansPro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiansPro\/status\/1207468714960048128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Petey Halpin, OF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indians\u2019 third round pick in this year\u2019s draft, Halpin brings an interesting combination of speed, defense and hitting to the system. He\u2019s a highly regarded base runner already, with his above average speed also playing well in the outfield. If he\u2019s able to continue hitting for contact while developing his power stroke, Halpin\u2019s left-handed bat could be a welcome addition to the Indians\u2019 lineup in the future.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Cleveland Indians #95 pick center fielder Petey Halpin <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/R94MXRbFl5\">pic.twitter.com\/R94MXRbFl5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 THE LAND Sports Podcast (@THELANDSPORTPOD) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/THELANDSPORTPOD\/status\/1271259449223786501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 12, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/z\/zimmebr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Bradley Zimmer<\/a>, OF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zimmer is the surprise eleventh entrant on this list. The former top prospect has been derailed by injuries over the past two years, but he has come back healthy with an adjusted swing that has improved his power and contact rate while reducing swings-and-misses. Zimmer\u2019s speed and defense belong on a major league field, but he\u2019ll have to prove his bat can play right away. If he\u2019s able to hit consistently and stay healthy, a resurgent Zimmer could put up strong numbers in 2020. He&#8217;s seen action in 6 games (as of 7\/30) for Cleveland already this season.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bradley Zimmer tonight: 2 at-bats, 2 solo homers <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i2mIot8Ncr\">pic.twitter.com\/i2mIot8Ncr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tribeinsider (@tribeinsider) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tribeinsider\/status\/1283622558496153600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 16, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>With baseball finally happening this summer, it\u2019s time to take a look at 10 players who will make their names in Cleveland in the future. <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/al-central\/guardians\/10-names-you-need-to-know-cleveland-indians\/\" title=\"10 Names You Need To Know &#8211; Cleveland Indians\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":25272,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,16,1457],"tags":[5542,4581,3816,389,3596,5475,2741,69,4158,221,5187,1938,1968,4582,1995,3452,132,5465,64,1497,390,1940,3512],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Names You Need To Know - Cleveland Indians<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It&#039;s #Prospects1500ConferenceDay, and what better day to feature last year&#039;s Conference city team? 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