{"id":7701,"date":"2018-08-09T07:54:52","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T12:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=7701"},"modified":"2018-08-09T07:54:52","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T12:54:52","slug":"arizona-diamondbacks-midseason-top-50-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/top-50-lists\/arizona-diamondbacks-midseason-top-50-prospects\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Diamondbacks Midseason Top 50 Prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"

The good news is the Diamondbacks are making the push for a pennant again in 2018. The bad news is an already sparse minor league system took some hits to acquire some extra pieces. Gone from the preseason top 50 via trades are Anthony Banda<\/a> (#5), Jhoan Duran<\/a> (#7),\u00a0 Gabriel Maciel <\/a>(#12), Sam McWilliams<\/a> (#30), Brian Shaffer<\/a> (#32), and Colin Poche<\/a> (#44). Also traded away were players that were considered for the preseason 50 that probably would have made this Midseason Top 50 list in C Michael Perez<\/a>,\u00a0 RP Tommy Eveld<\/a>,\u00a0 and RP Wei-Chieh Huang<\/a>. The only player to graduate off my Preseason Top 50<\/a> was #25 ranked Yoshihisa Hirano<\/a> the 34 year old reliever who jumped into the 8th inning role and has performed fantastically. Failure to sign their first round selection SS Matt McLain doesn’t help matters either. It’s not all doom and gloom. They had a nice international free agent signing, a couple breakout performances, and a couple nice prospects from the draft. However, it’s not enough to keep the Diamondbacks out of the conversation for worst system in baseball.<\/p>\n

Prospects1500 Tiers:<\/strong>
\nTier 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for several years
\nTier 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Players with an above average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
\nTier 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
\nTier 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact (e.g. middle reliever, low-ceiling UT guys)
\nTier 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Players who are worth keeping an eye on, but likely to never make a team\u2019s 40-man roster<\/p>\n


\nTier 1:
\n<\/strong>None<\/p>\n


\nTier 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Jon Duplantier<\/a>,\u00a0RHP, 23 (Preseason #1)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: AA
\nFollowing up healthy, breakout 2017 campaign, with injury riddled 2018 season. Recently back in AA Jackson after biceps problems. Pitching well when healthy, should be part of MLB rotation sooner than later.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Daulton Varsho<\/a>,\u00a0C, 21 (Preseason #4)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: A+
\nCrushing it. Might be in AA if it weren’t for a bean ball breaking his hamate bone. Healthy again and picking up where he left off. Has only played at catcher this year, and is proving he can stay there with positive grades on his defense and pitch framing.<\/p>\n


\nTier 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Jasrado\u00a0\u201cJazz\u201d Chisholm<\/a>, SS, 20 (Preseason #6)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A+
\nKs often and takes big hacks, leading to streaky hitting. Recently promoted to A+ to play with the other premium Dback prospects in Visalia. Approach needs work, but can do other things you just can’t teach.<\/p>\n

4. Taylor Widener<\/a>, RHP, 23 (Preseason #18 in NYY write-up<\/a>)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: AA
\nGood get in the 3 team trade sending away Anthony Banda & Brandon Drury. Breakout 2018 seeing an increased K% and decreased BB%. 142 K in 112.1 IP, has a swing and miss fastball, and is learning to go deeper in games.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Andy Yerzy<\/a>, C, 19 (Preseason #8)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level:\u00a0A-
\nStarted 2018 in instructionals working on his defense, and was unleashed to A- where he’s been destroying baseballs to a .319 .378 .460 line thus far. Has exclusively played catcher, and will be given every chance to stay there.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Drew Ellis<\/a>, 3B, 22 (Preseason #9)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A+
\nDoing what was expected of him so far. Hitting for some power and getting walks. Has even lowered his K%, and solid year for Ellis so far.<\/p>\n

7. Jake McCarthy<\/a>, OF, 20 (Preseason not ranked)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A-
\nDrafted #39 overall out of Virginia in recent 2018 draft. Living up to pre-draft scouting report with good contact, good eye, and great speed. Hitting .282\/ .388\/ .427 with 14 SB in 32 games.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Pavin Smith<\/a>, 1B, 22 (Preseason #2)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A+
\nNot impressing so far. Power was a question, and he improved to 10 HR but still owns a weak .239\/.338\/.375 slash line. Scouts are souring on him too, saying he’s not driving the ball, making too much weak contact.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Marcus Wilson<\/a>,\u00a0OF, 21 (Preseason #3)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: A+
\nAnother disappointment from a top Dback prospect. ’18 OPS is at .656 down from .829 in ’17. Too many tools to disregard at this point, but would like to see better results.<\/p>\n

10. Emilio Vargas<\/a>, P, 21 (Preseason Not Ranked)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: AA
\nDidn’t stand out in the crowd of Dback #5 SP type arms in the preseason, but made huge strides in 2018, and definitely generating buzz as a mid-rotation arm.\u00a0 140 K in 108 IP in A+, recently promoted to AA.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0Kristian Robinson<\/a>, OF, 17 (Preseason #23)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level:\u00a0Rookie Arizona League
\nArizona showed faith in his maturity and skills by letting him skip Dominican League and come straight to the states in AZ League. He’s showing he belongs and the Dbacks have to believe they have a good player in Robinson.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Kevin Cron<\/a>, 1B, 25 (Preseason #29)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: AAA
\nCron just keeps improving. Once a stereotypical 4A profile\u00a0he’s now a legit prospect. He was Southern League MVP last year, and this year is doing even better, lowering his K%, upping his power, and only slightly decreasing his walk rate, and putting up gaudy counting stats. Maybe Cron gets the first shot at 1B if Goldy<\/a> leaves after 2019, and never lets go of it?? It’s a possibility.<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0Matt Tabor<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0RHP, 19 (Preseason #13)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level:\u00a0A-
\nPromoted to A- ahead of other high school pitchers from same draft class. Mixed results, but showing good control.<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Yoan Lopez<\/a>, RHP, 25 (Preseason #26)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: AA
\nLopez was the lone Diamondback in the 2018 Futures Games. He’s closing games in AA Jackson, striking out a ton of batters, and has the potential to dominant the final innings.<\/p>\n


\nTier 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n

15.\u00a0Domingo Leyba<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0MI, 22 (Preseason #10)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: AA
\nLeyba is doing about exactly what he did in 2016 pre-injury. Makes good contact, but power and speed are lacking. Will probably make the majors, but I can’t see him making an impact as more than a useful utility type.<\/p>\n

16.\u00a0Geraldo Perdomo<\/a>, SS, 18 (Preseason Not Ranked)<\/strong>
\nHighest Level 2018:\u00a0A-
\nPop-up prospect from 2016 international free agent signing class. Slashing .323\/.445\/.457 across 2 rookie levels and A- this year over 155 plate appearances….yes that’s a .445 OBP. He has 87 BB to just 62 Ks over his pro career to go along with extra base hit power. One to watch.<\/p>\n

17.\u00a0Buddy Kennedy<\/a>, 3B, 19 (Preseason #21)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level:\u00a0Rookie Pioneer League
\nHitting .327\/.385\/.484 in hitting friendly Pioneer League. Improved K% to 16%, having an impressive start to pro career, and is trending upwards.<\/p>\n

18.\u00a0Harrison Francis<\/a>, RHP, 19 (Preseason #27)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: Rookie
\nDoing well, moving slowly. Has over a strikeout an inning, about 3 BB\/9 and hasn’t allowed a home run yet in about 39 innings as a pro.<\/p>\n

19.\u00a0Alek Thomas<\/a>, OF, 18 (Preseason Not Ranked)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: Rookie\u00a0Pioneer League
\nI consider Thomas a bit of a steal at #63 overall in the 2018 draft. He’s an uber strong athlete, should stick in CF with good range and defense. I think his bat will play too, with good on base skills, some pop, and a mature approach for a high school draftee.<\/p>\n

20.\u00a0Jorge Barrosa<\/a>, OF, 16 (Preseason #42)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level:\u00a0Dominican Summer League
\n.289\/.398\/.405 and 31 SB in 45 games this season. K:BB ratio nearly 1:1. Showing legitimate skills and hopefully gets a call up to stateside ball by end of season.<\/p>\n

21.\u00a0Jimmie Sherfy<\/a>, RHP, 26 (Preseason #18)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: MLB
\nCareer long MLB scoreless streak ended June 30. Arizona opted to give up prospects for Brad Ziegler<\/a> and Jake Diekman<\/a> to fortify the bullpen for the playoff run this year, so Sherfy is stuck closing games in Reno.<\/p>\n

22.\u00a0Matt Mercer<\/a>, RHP, 21 (Preseason Not Ranked)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A-
\nDrafted 159th overall last June. He has an electric arm. He’s small so some say he’s a reliever long term, but he’ll be given every chance to stay a starter. Has more upside than the other early round arms selected by the Dbacks.<\/p>\n

23.\u00a0Eduardo Diaz<\/a>, OF, 20 (Preseason #11)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level:\u00a0A
\nStruggling in his first taste of full season ball. It’s his first time scuffling in pro ball, but he should keep getting chances. Has too many tools and too good a track record to be doing as bad as he is. Optimistic he can turn it around.<\/p>\n

24.\u00a0Jose Caballero<\/a>, 2B, 31 (Preseason #35)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A
\nCaballero is raking .315\/.383\/.500 across A- and A this season. He’s fun to watch, can hit, and plays with high energy.\u00a0I like this kid, and hope he gets a fair shot. Deep sleeper.<\/p>\n

25.\u00a0Taylor Clarke<\/a>, RHP, 24 (Preseason #14)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: AAA
\nPlugging along in the tough pitching environment of Reno. Nothing has changed his projection of #5 SP type. You might see him ranked higher elsewhere, but for fantasy purposes I’d rather gamble on a younger arm with more upside.<\/p>\n

26.\u00a0Eddie Hernandez<\/a>, 2B\/3B, 19 (Preseason #22)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: Rookie Pioneer League
\nBuilding on past successes with .338\/.352.\/.468 line. Exciting player, but almost never walks. Needs improvement, but I’d consider him a deep sleeper.<\/p>\n

27.\u00a0Socrates Brito<\/a>, OF, 25 (Preseason #19)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level:\u00a0MLB
\nSocrates is doing what Socrates does….Flopping in very brief MLB auditions and proving he’s too good for AAA. I can’t quit him, I think he has MLB regular skills. Probably not going to happen for him in Arizona.<\/p>\n

28.\u00a0Anfernee Grier<\/a>, OF, 22 (Preseason #16)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A+
\nInjuries marring his 2018 season. Recently returned to play some Rookie level games. Getting passed on the Arizona minor league depth charts missing time and under-performing when healthy.<\/p>\n

29.\u00a0Blaze Alexander<\/a>, SS, 19 (Preseason Not Ranked)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: Rookie\u00a0Pioneer League
\nDrafted #339 in last June’s draft, signed for $500k. HUGE arm, maybe strongest arm in the entire draft of any player. Playing some 2B, 3B and SS in rookie ball, and off to encouraging start with the bat as well hitting .349\/.455\/.566 with 20BB and 24K across 30 games to start his pro career.<\/p>\n

30. Alvin Guzman, OF, 16 (Preseason Not Ranked)<\/strong>
\nno stats
\nGuzman signed as an international free agent for $1.85M. He was ranked #12 in the class by Baseball America and #16 by MLB pipeline. He has a plus plus arm, plays good defense. He has an athletic, projectable body. Arizona has had some successes in the international market lately, and I think this is another one. Put a star next to this kid.<\/p>\n

31.\u00a0Dominic Miroglio<\/a>, C, 23 (Preseason #43)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A+
\nMiroglio\u2019s playing with the organizations top prospects in A+ Visalia and showing that he’s a prospect in his own right. He’s hitting a solid .327\/.394\/.460. The only caveat is that he is old for the level, but he’s been impressive with the bat and the glove, and hopefully gets promoted and gets tested to see what kind of player he could be.<\/p>\n

32.\u00a0\u00a0Jared Miller<\/a>, LHP, 24 (Preseason #15)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: AAA
\nStarted the year hoping to be a part of the MLB pen, but it’s been a bad year.\u00a0 After\u00a0making big control improvements\u00a0each year of his career, fell off the planet with\u00a054 BB in 40 IP in ’18.<\/p>\n

33.\u00a0Christian Walker<\/a>, 1B\/OF, 27 (Preseason #17)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: MLB
\nTough to consider him a prospect anymore at 27 years old. Getting a handful of MLB at bats, but mostly just mashing in Reno. If you have him in a AAA fantasy baseball league, you might be winning your league.<\/p>\n

34.\u00a0Joel Payamps<\/a>, RHP, 24 (Preseason Not Ranked)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: AAA
\nRecently promoted to AAA after making big strides in AA. Maintained his plus control (4.8 BB%). Saw a big increase\u00a0to a \u00a027.3 K%. We’ll see if he can succeed in Reno’s tough pitching environment.<\/p>\n

35.\u00a0Liover Peguero<\/a>,\u00a0SS<\/strong>,\u00a017 (Preseason #t48)<\/strong>
\nHighest Level 2018:\u00a0Rookie Arizona League
\nHis .309\/.356\/.457 line in DSL was good enough to earn him a recent promotion to Rookie Arizona League. He’s played exclusively at SS position.<\/p>\n

36.\u00a0Kevin Ginkel<\/a>, RHP, 24 (Preseason Not Ranked)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: AA
\n12.8 K\/9 and just 9 BB in 57 IP as a reliever this year.<\/p>\n

37.\u00a0Ildemaro Vargas<\/a>, IF, 26 (Preseason #31)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level:\u00a0AAA
\nVargas is a good ball player. Makes good contact, versatile on defense, might get a cup of coffee in the majors this year. Unfortunately, none of this helps you in fantasy baseball.<\/p>\n

38.\u00a0Jackson Goddard<\/a>, RHP, 21 (Preseason Not Ranked)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: A-
\n<\/strong>99th pick in 2018 draft. Mid-rotation workhorse type. Had an inconsistent college career of high highs and low lows. Could start 2019 in full season Kane County.<\/p>\n


\nTier 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n

39.\u00a0Jose Almonte<\/a>, RHP, 22 (Preseason #24)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level:\u00a0none
\nHas not pitched in 2018 due to an undisclosed injury.<\/p>\n

40. Wilderd Patino<\/a>, OF, 16 (Preseason # 38)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: Dominican Summer League
\nHolding own as a 16 year old in the DSL, not hitting for much, but walking and not striking out a lot. Should play stateside in 2019.<\/p>\n

41.\u00a0Ryan Weiss<\/a>, RHP, 21 (Preseason Not Ranked)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A-
\nWeiss was taken 129th overall after a successful career at Wright State.\u00a0He’s a tall righthander with a 3 pitch mix. Seems like a tough kid, who has overcome some adversity in his life.<\/p>\n

42. Levi Kelly, RHP, 18 (Preseason Not Ranked)<\/strong>
\nno stats
\nHas some upside for a player drafted 249 overall. He’s a big, hard throwing kid that was recruited to LSU. A long way off as a prospect.<\/p>\n

43.\u00a0Tra Holmes<\/a>, OF, 21 (Preseason #47)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: A
\nHolmes is much improved from last years rough pro debut. He slashed .284\/.373\/.463 in 34 games at A- to earn a recent promotion to A ball. Was raw coming out of college, and looked lost at times last year, so the improvement this year is very good to see.<\/p>\n

44.\u00a0Jack Reinheimer<\/a>, MI, 25 (Preseason #33)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: AAA
\nReinheimer is having a down year, and wasn’t particularly exciting before that.<\/p>\n

45.\u00a0Ryan Atkinson<\/a>, RHP, 24 (Preseason #36)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: AA
\n109 K in 98 IP, but 53 BB as well. Atkinson’s had an uphill battle to even be where he’s at, we’ll see if he can overcome his first bout of adversity at the pro level.<\/p>\n

46.\u00a0Mack Lemieux<\/a>, LHP, 21 (Preseason #46)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A
\nRepeating Kane County this year, increasing his K% but also seeing a rise in his BB%. Needs to make a significant improvement to be more than organizational depth at this point.<\/p>\n

47.\u00a0Joey Rose<\/a>, 3B, 20 (Preseason #20)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level:\u00a0A
\nDemoted to\u00a0A- Hillsboro after struggling mightily in class A Kane County. Doing slightly better but very disappointing season for Rose.<\/p>\n

48.\u00a0Renae Martinez<\/a>, C, 24 (Preseason Not Ranked)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level: A+
\nYes, old for the level, but this is a thin system. There’s stuff to like here, he’s never hit below .313 at any stop in the minors. .382 is his worst OBP at any stop as well, with a career OPS of .890.<\/p>\n

49.\u00a0Ryan January<\/a>, C, 20 (Preseason #41)
\n<\/strong>Highest 2018 Level:\u00a0A-
\nHasn’t found the stroke he had in his successful 2016 season before missing all of 2017. Slashing\u00a0only .194\/.359\/.301\u00a0 splitting time at catcher and the OF. Still lots of time to turn it around.<\/p>\n

50.\u00a0Ramon Hernandez<\/a>, 3B, 22 (Preseason #34)<\/strong>
\nHighest 2018 Level: A+
\nIncreased power this year, but is striking out more and still cannot take a walk.<\/p>\n

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