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Every year at this time I like to rank each team’s top prospects. My criteria is based upon both past performance and future potential to his parent team. This is my ranking of the 2012 Los Angeles Angels Top Prospects. If you have any questions about my rankings, feel free to shoot me a message on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify, a prospect must have fewer than 130 at-bats or 50 innings in MLB

#1 Mike Trout OF
Born: 8/7/1991
Highest Level Reached: MLB Los Angeles Angels
2011 Combined Stats: MINORS: .326, 18(2B), 13(3B), 11HR, 38RBI, 33SB
MAJORS: .220, 6(2B), 5HR, 16RBI

#2 Jean Segura 2B
Born: 3/17/1990
Highest Level Reached: High-A Inland Empire 66ers
2011 Combined Stats: .293, 13(2B), 4(3B), 4HR, 26RBI, 18SB

#3 Garrett Richards RHP
Born: 5/27/1988
Highest Level Reached: MLB Los Angeles Angels
2011 Combined Stats: MINORS: 12-2, 3.15ERA, 143IP, 40BB, 103K, .233BAA
MAJORS: 0-2, 5.79ERA, 14IP, 7BB, 9K, .291BAA

#4 C.J. Cron 1B
Born: 1/5/1990
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League Orem Owlz
2011 Combined Stats: .308, 5(2B), 1(3B), 13HR, 41RBI

#5 Kaleb Cowart 3B
Born: 6/2/1992
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League Orem Owlz
2011 Combined Stats: .283, 12(2B), 3(3B), 7HR, 40RBI, 11SB

#6 Johnny Hellweg RHP
Born: 10/29/1988
Highest Level Reached: High-A Inland Empire 66ers
2011 Combined Stats: 6-4, 3.73ERA, 89.1IP, 59BB, 113K, .229BAA

#7 Taylor Lindsey 2B
Born: 12/2/1991
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League Orem Owlz
2011 Combined Stats: .362, 28(2B), 6(3B), 9HR, 46RBI, 10SB

#8 Chevez Clarke OF
Born: 1/9/1992
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League AZL Angels
2011 Combined Stats: .226, 5(2B), 10(3B), 3HR, 27RBI

#9 Alexi Amarista 2B
Born: 4/6/1989
Highest Level Reached: MLB Los Angeles Angels
2011 Combined Stats: MINORS: .292, 24(2B), 5(3B), 4HR, 50RBI, 15SB
MAJORS: .154, 3(2B), 1(3B), 5RBI

#10 Nick Maronde LHP
Born: 9/5/1989
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League Orem Owlz
2011 Combined Stats: 5-0, 2.14ERA, 46.1IP, 15BB, 50K, .217BAA

#11 Matt Shoemaker RHP
Born: 9/27/1986
Highest Level Reached: Double-A Arkansas Travelers
2011 Combined Stats: 12-7, 3.15ERA, 177.1IP, 47BB, 141K, .240BAA

#12 Nick Mutz RHP
Born: 6/15/1990
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League Orem Owlz
2011 Combined Stats: 2-3, 2.31ERA, 2 Saves, 23.1IP, 5BB, 25K, .230BAA

#13 Fabio Martinez-Mesa RHP
Born: 10/29/1989
Highest Level Reached: Low-A Cedar Rapids Kernels
2011 Combined Stats: Injured In 2011 – Pitched 2.1 Innings Of Rehab For Rookie League AZL Angels

#14 Trevor Reckling LHP
Born: 5/22/1989
Highest Level Reached: Double-A Arkansas Travelers
2011 Combined Stats: 4-7, 3.73ERA, 99IP, 35BB, 63K, .274BAA

#15 Austin Wood RHP
Born: 7/11/1990
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League Orem Owlz
2011 Combined Stats: 0-0, 20.25ERA, 1.1IP, 0BB, 1K, .500BAA (6th Round Pick 2011 MLB Draft)

Disclaimer – I did not attend any minor league games this year, nor do I claim to have any scouting experience. These lists are the product of my own research of statistics and online scouting reports.

Baseball Collectibles

Weekly Memorabilia Market Report: Top 10 Highest Priced Baseball Memorabilia Items On The Market

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Each week we will take a look at the Top 10 Highest priced active Baseball Memorabilia items on Ebay’s auction format.

#1 Albert Pujols Game Used Autographed Bat
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#2 Justin Verlander 2008 Detroit Tigers Game Worn Jersey
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#3 Ryan Braun 2011 Game Used Bat
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#4 Robinson Cano 2010 Game Used Autographed Bat
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#5 Albert Pujols Game Issued Signed Cleats
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#6 Original Comiskey Park Seat
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#7 Mickey Mantle Vintage Rawlings Glove With Original Box
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#8 Mike Trout Game Worn Signed Cleats
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#9 Curtis Granderson 2010 Game Used Autographed Bat
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#10 Geoff Zahn 1975 Chicago Cubs Game Worn Jersey
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Prospect Rankings

2011 Los Angeles Angels Top 15 Prospects Post Season Report Card

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With the 2011 minor league season complete we check in on the progress of each of the Los Angeles Angels preseason Top 15 prospects as ranked by our prospect ranker J.P. Schwartz. The post season grading report was done by the publisher of Top Prospect Alert, not Mr. Schwartz, and reflects only the 2011 season and not future upside or downside of the individual prospect. Our 2012 preseason rankings will be published in the coming months.

#1 Mike Trout GRADE: A
Trout batted .326 with 18 Doubles, 13 Triples, 11 Home Runs, 38 RBI’s, and had 33 Stolen Bases for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers. In 40 games at the big league level with the Angels, Trout batted .220 with 6 Doubles, 5 Home Runs, and 16 RBI’s.

#2 Fabio Martinez GRADE: NO GRADE
Martinez missed nearly all of the 2011 season with shoulder issues. He pitched 2.1 innings and did not allow a run in two appearances with the Rookie Leagues AZL Angels.

#3 Jean Segura GRADE: B
Segura batted a combined .293 with 13 Doubles, 4 Triples, 4 Home Runs and 26 RBI’s between the AZL Angels and the High-A Inland Empire 66ers. He added 18 stolen bases. He walked 15 times and struck out 26 times in 52 games.

#4 Garrett Richards GRADE: A-
Richards went 12-2 with a 3.15ERA for Double-A Arkansas. He walked 40 and struck out 103 in 143 innings of work. Opposing batters hit .233 against him on the year. For the Angels, Richards was 0-2 with a 5.79ERA in 14 big league innings.

#5 Hank Conger GRADE: C
Conger batted .209 with 8 Doubles, 6 Home Runs, and 19 RBI’s in 59 games with the Angels. For the Triple-A Salt Lake City Bees, Conger batted .300 with 4 Doubles, 5 Home Runs, and 26 RBI’s in 27 games.

#6 Mark Trumbo GRADE: A+
Trumbo batted .254 with 31 Doubles, 1 Triple, 29 Home Runs and 87 RBI’s for the Angels. He added 9 stolen bases. He was voted the 2011 team MVP by his teammates.

#7 Tyler Chatwood GRADE: B-
Chatwood went 6-11 with a 4.75ERA for the Angels. He walked 71 and struck out 74 in 142 innings. Big league hitters batted .303 off of Chatwood on the season. At Triple-A Salt Lake, Chatwood went 1-2 with a 5.06ERA in 16 innings of work.

#8 Jordan Walden GRADE: A+
Walden went 5-5 with a 2.98ERA and 32 Saves for the Angels. He walked 26 and struck out 67 in 60.1 innings of work. He was a member of the 2011 American League All Star Team.

#9 Kaleb Cowart GRADE: B
Cowart batted .283 with 12 Doubles, 3 Triples, 7 Home Runs, and 40 RBI’s for the Rookie League Orem Owlz. He added 11 stolen bases. He walked 25 times and struck out 81 times in 72 games.

#10 Trevor Reckling GRADE: C+
Reckling went 4-7 with a 3.73ERA for Double-A Arkansas before his season ended in mid July with a sprained elbow. He walked 35 and struck out 63 in 99 innings of work. Opposing batters hit .274 off Reckling on the season.

#11 Randal Grichuk GRADE: B-
Grichuk batted a combined .256 with 12 Doubles, 7 Triples, 3 Home Runs, and 25 RBI’s in 53 games split between the AZL Angels, the Low-A Cedar Rapids Kernels, and High-A Inland Empire.

#12 Chevez Clarke GRADE: C
Clarke batted .226 with 5 Doubles, 10 Triples, 3 Home Runs, and 27 RBI’s for the AZL Angels. He walked 16 times and struck out 66 times in 51 games.

#13 Dan Tillman GRADE: A-
Tillman went a combined 6-3 with a 2.30ERA and 14 saves between Low-A Cedar Rapids and High-A Inland Empire. He walked 34 and struck out 78 in 74.1 innings of work. Opposing batters hit just .214 off Tillman on the season.

#14 Cam Bedrosian GRADE: DID NOT PLAY
Bedrosian missed the entire 2011 season following Tommy John Surgery.

#15 Ryan Bolden GRADE: D
Bolden batted .168 with 4 Doubles, 1 Triple and 13 RBI’s for the AZL Angels. He walked 9 times and struck out 48 times in 29 games.

Minor League Performances

Thursday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

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AAA:
Tim Beckham Tampa Bay Rays – Home Run #2

Russ Canzler Tampa Bay Rays – Home Run #18

Beau Mills Cleveland Indians – Home Run #4

Daniel Nava Boston Red Sox – Home Run #8

Jack Cust Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #1

Logan Schafer Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #4

Matt Tuiasosopo Seattle Mariners – Home Run #14

Jerry Sands Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #24

AA:
Derek Norris Washington Nationals – Home Run #18

Allan Dykstra New York Mets – Home Run #18

Will Middlebrooks Boston Red Sox – Home Run #18

Alfredo Silverio Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #15

Kyle Jensen Florida Marlins – Home Run #2

Bill Rhinehart Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #5

Rebel Ridling Chicago Cubs – Home Run #17

Wilin Rosario Colorado Rockies – Home Run #18

Hector Gomez Colorado Rockies – Home Run #13

Wil Myers Kansas City Royals – Home Run #6

Jonathan Greene Texas Rangers – Home Run #17

Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #11

Ben Paulsen Colorado Rockies – Home Run #15

Matt Adams St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #29 & #30

Luis Jimenez Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #15

Jaff Decker San Diego Padres – Home Run #16

High-A:
Steven Bumbry Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #9

Jeremie Tice Cleveland Indians – Home Run #10

Robbie Grossman Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #11

Bobby Borchering Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #21

Jonathan Singleton Houston Astros – Home Run #3

Nolan Arenado Colorado Rockies – Home Run #17

Andrew Means Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #4 & #5

Low-A:
Yazy Arbelo Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #27

Cory Spangenberg San Diego Padres – Home Run #2

Cody Rogers Tampa Bay Rays – Home Run #12

Derrick Dietrich Tampa Bay Rays – Home Run #20

Blake Forsythe New York Mets – Home Run #7

Xander Bogaerts Boston Red Sox – Home Run #13

Brandon Jacobs Boston Red Sox – Home Run #15

Marcell Ozuna Florida Marlins – Home Run #20

Corey Dickerson Colorado Rockies – Home Run #24

Minor League Performances

Saturday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

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AAA:
Brian McCann Atlanta Braves – Home Run #1

Valentino Pascucci New York Mets – Home Run #18

Jeff Clement Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #1

Nick Stavinoha St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #23

Shane Robinson St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #4

Ryan Flaherty Chicago Cubs – Home Run #3

Bryan LaHair Chicago Cubs – Home Run #31

Jai Miller Oakland Athletics – Home Run #28

AA:
Brandon Waring Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #18

Quincy Latimore Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #12 & #13

Matt Den Dekker New York Mets – Home Run #7

Anthony Gose Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #13

Melky Mesa New York Yankees – Home Run #7

Neftali Soto Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #26

Johermyn Chavez Seattle Mariners – Home Run #13

Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #10

Matthew Adams St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #27

Ben Paulsen Colorado Rockies – Home Run #14

High-A:
Matt Davidson Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #15

Gary Brown San Francisco Giants – Home Run #10

Bryce Brentz Boston Red Sox – Home Run #16

Scooter Gennett Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #8

Hunter Morris Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #16

Daniel Fields Detroit Tigers – Home Run #8

Tommy Medica San Diego Padres – Home Run #4

Tommy Joseph San Francisco Giants – Home Run #16 & #17

Nathan Freiman San Diego Padres – Home Run #19

Low-A:
Jonathan Rodriguez St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #15

Trayce Thompson Chicago White Sox – Home Run #20

Isaac Galloway Florida Marlins – Home Run #13

Baseball Cards

Weekly Baseball Card Market Report: Top 10 Highest Priced Modern Cards On The Market

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Each week we will take a look at the Top 10 Highest priced active items on Ebay’s auction format from the modern baseball card era.

#1 Sandy Koufax 2011 Topps Tribute Red Jersey Autograph 1/1
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#2 Manny Pacquiao 2011 Allen & Ginter Red Autograph /10
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#3 Ty Cobb 2011 Upper Deck Legendary Cuts Cut Autograph /5
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#4 Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Fleer Glossy PSA 10
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#5 Manny Pacquiao 2011 Allen & Ginter Autograph
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#6 Ken Griffey Jr & Michael Jordan 2006 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Dual Autograph 1/1
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#7 Jackie Robinson 2011 Upper Deck Legendary Cuts Cut Autograph /5
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#8 Jose Bautista 2006 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor Autograph /50 BGS 9.5
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#9 Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor Autograph /50 BGS 9.5
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#10 Don Mattingly 2008 Topps Sterling Jumbo Patch Autograph /10
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Major League Baseball News

Mike Trout Talks About Experience Being A 19 Year Old Playing Major League Baseball

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout became one of a select few players in major league baseball history to make his big league debut while he was still 19 years old. Since being called up from Double-A Arkansas after a Peter Bourjos injury, Trout has batted just .176 in his first 10 games, however according to many has shown a level of maturity not expected from someone of his age. In the story Trout talks about living up to the expectations of being a top prospect at such a young age, making adjustments to American League pitching, and enjoying the chance to play on a series at Baltimore in front of a number of family and friends from his native New Jersey.

Millville’s Trout adjusting to role in the major leagues — NJ.com

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