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2012 Toronto Blue Jays Top 15 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
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2012 Toronto Blue Jays Top 15 Prospect Rankings

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 Toronto Blue Jays 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 Travis d’Arnaud C
Born: 2/10/1989
Highest Level Reached: Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats
2011 Combined Stats: .311, 33(2B), 1(3B), 21HR, 78RBI

#2 Jake Marisnick OF
Born: 3/30/1991
Highest Level Reached: Low-A Lansing Lugnuts
2011 Combined Stats: .320, 27(2B), 6(3B), 14HR, 77RBI, 37SB

#3 Drew Hutchison RHP
Born: 8/22/1990
Highest Level Reached: Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats
2011 Combined Stats: 14-5, 2.53ERA, 149.1IP, 35BB, 171K, .220BAA

#4 Daniel Norris LHP
Born: 4/25/1993
Highest Level Reached: Did Not Play In 2011
2011 Combined Stats: 2nd Round Pick In 2011 MLB Draft

#5 Anthony Gose OF
Born: 8/10/1990
Highest Level Reached: Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats
2011 Combined Stats: .253, 20(2B), 7(3B), 16HR, 56RBI, 70SB

#6 Justin Nicolino LHP
Born: 11/22/1991
Highest Level Reached: Low-A Lansing Lugnuts
2011 Combined Stats: 6-2, 1.33ERA, 61IP, 13BB, 73K, .181BAA

#7 Noah Syndergaard RHP
Born: 8/29/1992
Highest Level Reached: Low-A Lansing Lugnuts
2011 Combined Stats: 5-2, 1.83ERA, 59IP, 18BB, 68K, .211BAA

#8 Aaron Sanchez RHP
Born: 7/1/1992
Highest Level Reached: Short-A Vancouver Canadians
2011 Combined Stats: 3-3, 5.30ERA, 54.1IP, 26BB, 56K, .255BAA

#9 Deck McGuire RHP
Born: 6/23/1989
Highest Level Reached: Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats
2011 Combined Stats: 9-5, 3.02ERA, 125.1IP, 45BB, 124K, .232BAA

#10 Adonys Cardona RHP
Born: 1/16/1994
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League GCL Blue Jays
2011 Combined Stats: 1-3, 4.55ERA, 31.2IP, 12BB, 35K, .256BAA

#11 A.J. Jimenez C
Born: 5/1/1990
Highest Level Reached: High-A Dunedin Blue Jays
2011 Combined Stats: .303, 29(2B), 1(3B), 4HR, 52RBI, 11SB

#12 John Stilson RHP
Born: 7/28/1990
Highest Level Reached: Did Not Play In 2011
2011 Combined Stats: 3rd Round Pick 2011 MLB Draft

#13 Adeiny Hechavarria SS
Born: 4/15/1989
Highest Level Reached: Triple-A Las Vegas 51’s
2011 Combined Stats: .264, 28(2B), 8(3B), 8HR, 57RBI, 20SB

#14 Jacob Anderson OF
Born: 11/22/1992
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League GCL Blue Jays
2011 Combined Stats: .405 (15 hits in 37 at-bats), 2(2B), 2HR, 7RBI (Supplemental 1st Round Pick 2011 MLB Draft)

#15 Marcus Knecht OF
Born: 6/21/1990
Highest Level Reached: Low-A Lansing Lugnuts
2011 Combined Stats: .273, 34(2B), 3(3B), 16HR, 86RBI

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.

2011 Toronto Blue Jays Top 15 Prospects Post Season Report Card

With the 2011 minor league season complete we check in on the progress of each of the Toronto Blue Jays 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 Kyle Drabek GRADE: D
Drabek went 4-5 with a 6.06ERA for the Blue Jays. He walked 55 and struck out 51 in 78.2 innings. Opposing big leaguers hit .289 against him. For the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, Drabek fared even worse going 5-4 with a 7.44ERA. He walked 41 and struck out 45 in 75 innings. Opposing minor leaguers hit an absurd .355 against Drabek on the year.

#2 Brett Lawrie GRADE: A+
Lawrie batted .293 with 8 Doubles, 4 Triples, 9 Home Runs, and 25 RBI’s in 43 big league games with the Blue Jays. In the minors, Lawrie hit .353 with 24 Doubles, 6 Triples, 18 Home Runs, and 61 RBI’s in 69 games for Triple-A Las Vegas. He also stole 13 bases.

#3 J.P. Arencibia GRADE: B+
Arencibia batted .219 with 20 Doubles, 4 Triples, 23 Home Runs and 78 RBI’s for the Blue Jays. He walked 36 times and struck out 133 times in 129 games.

#4 Carlos Perez GRADE: C+
Perez batted .256 with 17 Doubles, 6 Triples, 3 Home Runs and 41 RBI’s for the Low-A Lansing Lugnuts. He walked 37 times and struck out 74 times in 95 games.

#5 Deck McGuire GRADE: A-
McGuire went a combined 9-5 with a 3.02ERA between the High-A Dunedin Blue Jays and the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. He walked 45 and struck out 124 batters in 125.1 innings. Opposing batters hit .232 against McGuire on the season.

#6 Asher Wojciechowski GRADE: C
Wojciechowski went 11-9 with a 4.70ERA for High-A Dunedin. He walked 31 batters and struck out 96 in 130.1 innings. Opposing batters hit .292 against him on the season.

#7 Aaron Sanchez GRADE: C+
Sanchez went a combined 3-3 with a 5.30ERA between the Rookie League Bluefield Blue Jays and the Short-A Vancouver Canadians. He walked 26 and struck out 56 in 54.1 innings. Opposing batters hit .292 off Sanchez on the year.

#8 Adeiny Hechavarria GRADE: B
Hechavarria batted a combined .264 with 28 Doubles, 8 Triples, 8 Home Runs and 57 RBI’s between Double-A New Hampshire and Triple-A Las Vegas. He also stole 20 bases. He walked 33 times and struck out 99 times in 136 innings.

#9 Travis d’Arnaud GRADE: A
d’Arnaud batted .311 with 33 Doubles, 1 Triple, 21 Home Runs and 78 RBI’s for Double-A New Hampshire. He walked 33 times and struck out 100 times in 114 games.

#10 Zach Stewart TRADED TO CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Stewart was traded to the White Sox as part of the three team trade with the Cardinals that brought Colby Rasmus to the Blue Jays. Stewart went a combined 2-6 with a 5.88ERA in 67.1 big league innings between the Blue Jays and White Sox. Stewart was 5-5 with a 4.20ERA at Triple-A Las Vegas prior to the trade.

#11 Dickie Joe Thon GRADE: C-
Thon batted .223 with 3 Doubles, 3 Home Runs and 15 RBI’s for the Rookie League GCL Blue Jays. He walked 23 times and struck out 44 times in 45 games.

#12 Anthony Gose GRADE: A-
Gose batted .253 with 20 Doubles, 7 Triples, 16 Home Runs and 56 RBI’s for Double-A New Hampshire. He also stole 70 bases. Gose walked 62 times and struck out 154 times in 137 games.

#13 Jake Marisnick GRADE: A
Marisnick batted .320 with 27 Doubles, 6 Triples, 14 Home Runs and 77 RBI’s for Low-A Lansing. He walked 43 times and struck out 91 times in 118 games. He also stole 37 bases on the season.

#14 Chad Jenkins GRADE: B-
Jenkins went 9-12 with a 3.70ERA between High-A Dunedin and Double-A New Hampshire. He walked 41 batters and struck out 118 in 167.2 innings. Opposing batters hit .255 against Jenkins on the season.

#15 Adonis Cardona GRADE: B-
Cardona went 1-4 with a 4.55ERA for the Rookie League GCL Blue Jays. He walked 12 and struck out 35 in 31.2 innings. Opposing batters hit .256 off Cardona on the season.

Monday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Jesus Montero New York Yankees – Home Run #18

Ryan Lavarnway Boston Red Sox – Home Run #17

Jordy Mercer Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #4

Pedro Alvarez Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #5

Chris Heisey Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #1

Jordany Valdespin New York Mets – Home Run #2

Bryan LaHair Chicago Cubs – Home Run #37

Chris Johnson Houston Astros – Home Run #3

Chris Carter Oakland Athletics – Home Run #16

AA:
Derek Norris Washington Nationals – Home Run #19

Bryan Holaday Detroit Tigers – Home Run #7

Brandon Waring Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #21

Brahiam Maldonado New York Mets – Home Run #26

Travis d’Arnaud Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #20

Josh Vitters Chicago Cubs – Home Run #13

Trey McNutt Chicago Cubs – Home Run #1

Neftali Soto Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #30

Ryan Wheeler Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #16

Brock Kjeldgaard Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #5 & #6

Wilin Rosario Colorado Rockies – Home Run #20 & #21

Tim Wheeler Colorado Rockies – Home Run #33

Ben Paulsen Colorado Rockies – Home Run #18

High-A:
Blake Smith Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #16

Alex Burg San Francisco Giants – Home Run #12 & #13

Jake Opitz Chicago Cubs – Home Run #7 & #8

Low-A:
Jake Marisnick Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #14

Jacob Realmuto Florida Marlins – Home Run #11

Domingo Santana Houston Astros – Home Run #12

Delino Deshields Houston Astros – Home Run #9

Corey Dickerson Colorado Rockies – Home Run #31

Friday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Jose Iglesias Boston Red Sox – Home Run #1

Brandon Laird New York Yankees – Home Run #15

Jorge Vazquez New York Yankees – Home Run #29 & #30

Dallas McPherson Chicago White Sox – Home Run #16 & #17

Juan Francisco Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #15

Brett Jackson Iowa Cubs – Home Run #9

Matt Dominguez Florida Marlins – Home Run #12

Taylor Green Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #22

Caleb Gindl Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #15

Nick Stavinoha St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #28

Alex Liddi Seattle Mariners – Home Run #28

AA:
Tyler Moore Washington Nationals – Home Run #29 & #30

Anthony Gose Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #15

Jeremy Hazelbaker Boston Red Sox – Home Run #11

Joe Mahoney Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #10

Seth Loman Chicago White Sox – Home Run #18

Nefrali Soto Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #28

Cody Puckett Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #13

Henry Rodriguez Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #4 & #5

Scott Van Slyke Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #17 & #18

Scott Savastano Seattle Mariners – Home Run #10

Kody Hinze Houston Astros – Home Run #7

Jedd Gyorko San Diego Padres – Home Run #6

High-A:
Chris Owings Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #11

David Nick Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #12

Denny Almonte Seattle Mariners – Home Run #23

Stephen Parker Oakland Athletics – Home Run #12

Brad Glenn Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #24

Michael Burgess Chicago Cubs – Home Run #18

Low-A:
Jake Marisnick Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #13

David Vidal Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #18

Nick Ramirez Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #3

Xander Bogaerts Boston Red Sox – Home Run #14

Isaac Galloway Florida Marlins – Home Run #14

Blake Forsythe New York Mets – Home Run #9

Dan Black Chicago White Sox – Home Run #17

Friday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Jesus Montero New York Yankees – Home Run #13

Cord Phelps Cleveland Indians – Home Run #12

Devin Mesoraco Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #13

Brandon Inge Detroit Tigers – Home Run #6

Lastings Milledge Chicago White Sox – Home Run #11

Taylor Green Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #21

Anthony Rizzo San Diego Padres – Home Run #23

Pedro Feliz San Diego Padres – Home Run #1

Brett Jackson Chicago Cubs – Home Run #6

Brandon Belt San Francisco Giants – Home Run #8

Alex Liddi Seattle Mariners – Home Run #26

Brandon Allen Oakland Athletics – Home Run #21

AA:
Bryce Harper Washington Nationals – Home Run #3

Travis D’Arnaud Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #17

Mike McDade Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #17

Brahiam Maldonado New York Mets – Home Run #21

Kyle Skipworth Florida Marlins – Home Run #9

Ernesto Mejia Atlanta Braves – Home Run #19

Francisco Martinez Seattle Mariners – Home Run #1

High-A:
Robbie Grossman Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #10

Xavier Scruggs St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #15 & #16

Jonathan Schoop Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #4

Tommy Joseph San Francisco Giants – Home Run #14 & #15

Kole Calhoun Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #19

Nathan Freiman San Diego Padres – Home Run #18

Low-A:
Jake Marisnick Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #12

Chris Jacobs Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #10 & #11

Travis Witherspoon Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #12

Trayce Thompson Chicago White Sox – Home Run #19

Marcell Ozuna Florida Marlins – Home Run #18

Jacob Realmuto Florida Marlins – Home Run #7

Xander Bogaerts Boston Red Sox – Home Run #12

Monday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Chris Marrero Washington Nationals – Home Run #14

Beau Mills Cleveland Indians – Home Run #3

Stephen Lombardozzi Washington Nationals – Home Run #4

Carlos Peguero Seattle Mariners – Home Run #10

Brett Pill San Francisco Giants – Home Run #23

Ryan Adams Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #10

Bryan LaHair Chicago Cubs – Home Run #30

Tyler Greene St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #8 & #9

Jorge Cantu Colorado Rockies – Home Run #1

Drew Locke Houston Astros – Home Run #6 & #7

Tim Federowicz Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #3

Jose Lopez Florida Marlins – Home Run #8 & #9

Taylor Green Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #20

AA:
Michael Bianucci – Texas Rangers – Home Run #26

High-A:
Manny Machado Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #3

Xavier Scruggs St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #12 & #13

Wade Gaynor Detroit Tigers – Home Run #9

Hunter Morris Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #15

Darin Ruf Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #15

Jonathan Galvez San Diego Padres – Home Run #12

Brodie Greene Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #13

Petey Paramore Oakland Athletics – Home Run #7

Angelo Songco Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #23

Reymond Fuentes San Diego Padres – Home Run #4

Low-A:
David Vidal Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #16

Jake Marisnick Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #11

Xander Bogaerts Boston Red Sox – Home Run #11

Kolten Wong St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #4

Evan Gattis Atlanta Braves – Home Run #18

Jake Skole Texas Rangers – Home Run #6

Sunday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA
Pedro Alvarez Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #1

Valentino Pascucci New York Mets – Home Run #12 & #13

Steven Lombardozzi Washington Nationals – Home Run #2

Johnny Giavotella Kansas City Royals – Home Run #8 & #9

Clint Robinson Kansas City Royals – Home Run #18

Trayvon Robinson Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #23

Jai Miller Oakland Athletics – Home Run #23

AA
Tyler Moore Harrisburg Senators – Home Run #20

Roger Kieschnick San Francisco Giants – Home Run #11

Johermyn Chavez Seattle Mariners – Home Run #12

J.D. Martinez Houston Astros – Home Run #11

Wilin Rosario Colorado Rockies – Home Run #15

High-A

Cesar Puello New York Mets – Home Run #6

Khris Davis Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #15

Marcus Lemon Atlanta Braves – Home Run #1

Michael Wing Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #8 & #9

Michael Choice Oakland Athletics – Home Run #26

Bobby Borchering Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #18

Kiel Roling Colorado Rockies – Home Run #10 & #11

Low-A

Jake Marisnick Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #11

Jurickson Profar Texas Rangers – Home Run #10

Adam Duvall San Francisco Giants – Home Run #20

Sean Coyle Boston Red Sox – Home Run #8

Friday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:

Bryan LaHair Chicago Cubs – Home Run #26

Ryan Lavarnway Boston Red Sox – Home Run #8

Brandon Moss Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #16 & #17

Chris Davis Texas Rangers – Home Run #21

James Darnell San Diego Padres – Home Run #4

Ryan Flaherty Chicago Cubs – Home Run #1

Jai Miller Oakland Athletics – Home Run #22

Mike Carp Seattle Mariners – Home Run #21

Alex Liddi Seattle Mariners – Home Run #18 & #19

AA:

Paul Goldschmidt Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #27

Johermyn Chavez Seattle Mariners – Home Run #11

J.D. Martinez Houston Astros – Home Run #10

Wes Hodges San Francisco Giants – Home Run #4 & #5

Bill Rhinehart Washington Nationals – Home Run #20

Zack Cox St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #3

Blake Tekotte San Diego Padres – Home Run #15

Wilin Rosario Colorado Rockies – Home Run #13 & #14

Brandon Short Chicago White Sox – Home Run #11

High-A:

Kyle Jensen Florida Marlins – Home Run #19

Aaron Hicks Minnesota Twins – Home Run #4

Robbie Grossman Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #6

Francisco Soriano Washington Nationals – Home Run #3 & #4

Low-A:

Marcell Ozuna Florida Marlins – Home Run #13

Jake Marisnick Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #9