Kevin Goldstein's Top 101 Prospects of 2012

Ten Padres made the list.

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Not sure what to make of where Rizzo and Alonso are...

by Zen Blade on Feb 13, 2012 9:29 AM PST reply actions

Rizzo's younger and with more potential upside, right?

by Dex on Feb 13, 2012 12:23 PM PST up reply actions

scouts love power and speed

not that Rizzo has speed, but he has shown great pull power. Scouts tend to undervalue plate judgement (they think it is important, but believe it can be developed/acquired). Alonso has a high hit tool, but has less power and athleticism than Rizzo. Of course, some believe Alonso bat will translate quicker given the more polished swing, and Rizzo has a long swing they hope will adjust.

"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"

by Ron Mexico on Feb 13, 2012 12:50 PM PST up reply actions

don't overthink it

rizzo has more potential as a slugger (think laroche or ryan howard) whereas alonso’s skillset is closer to a wally joyner or john olerud. however, alonso’s bat profiles a lot better at petco than rizzo’s, and he’s got considerably less risk attached. even if rizzo is potentially a better prospect, he’s less valuable to the padres than alonso.

by iheartyourfart on Feb 13, 2012 12:40 PM PST up reply actions

Liriano

I called into a MLB home plate and talked to the Baseball Prospectus guys a few weeks about him. They love Liriano. Love the tools, compact swing and “escape velocity” he puts on the ball. Compared his contact power to Mike Stanton, but more line-drive than lift.

"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"

by Ron Mexico on Feb 13, 2012 12:52 PM PST reply actions