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2009 SPIBL Draft in Review - Part 1 Picks 1-10
Our Strat Sports Network team goes over the 2009 SPIBL draft to see how some of the top picks panned out for their teams and whether their stock has gone up or plummeted. In this first part, we look at the cream of the crop, the top 10 picks.
Legend:
2009 SPIBL – A review of their 2009 SPIBL performance. Outlook – A prognostication of their future performance.
Without further delay, a review of the top 10 picks in the 2009 SPIBL draft:
1. Ricky Nolasco, P [ANA]
2009 SPIBL: Nolasco was a 15 game winner for Anaheim, compiling 197 K’s in his rookie season. Grade: A Outlook: Despite an uneven MLB performance in ’09 his stock is still high and is a prime rebound candidate. Grade: B
2. Alexei Ramirez, IF [OAK]
2009 SPIBL: Oakland’s new shortstop was solid, yet unspectalular with a .257 BA while struggling to get on base with a .290 OBP. Grade: C+ Outlook: ’09 MLB performance shows a drop in power but a more patient hitter that should provide a decent clutch rating. Grade: C+
3. Armando Galarraga, P [PHI]
2009 SPIBL: Armando struggled in his rookie debut, allowing 40 home runs in his 179 innings of work. His record of 9-13 and ERA of 5.23 was a disappointment. Grade: D Outlook: After getting shelled as a starter, he was demoted to the bullpen late in the ’09 MLB season. He saw his HR/9 rate increase and is K/9 decrease. Grade: D
4. John Lannan, P [OAK]
2009 SPIBL: The southpaw flashed his stuff during a stretch in July-August, allowing only 10 runs in 44+ innings. Grade: B- Outlook: His ’09 numbers look very similar to his ’08 but with a drop in K/9. A solid middle/back of rotation choice. Grade: B
5. Mike Aviles, SS [SEA]
2009 SPIBL: Seattle’s new shortstop ends his rookie year with a .295 BA and .318 OBP. With only 14 walks for the season, he wasn’t your prototypical leadoff hitter. Grade: B+ Outlook: Tommy John surgery means Aviles will be on the shelf for a couple seasons before attempting a comeback. Grade: D
6. Greg Smith, P [ATL]
2009 SPIBL: A nice season for the finesse lefty, going 12-10 with a 3.81 ERA for Atlanta. Grade: B+ Outlook: After a trade to the Rockies it went downhill quickly. Greg failed to make an appearance in ’09, battling shoulder fatigue and struggling in the minors. Grade: D+
7. Tommy Hanson, P [SEA]
2009 SPIBL: Uncarded Outlook: The top prospect made a fine MLB debut, raising his stock even higher. Grade: A
8. Pablo Sandoval, IF [DET]
2009 SPIBL: Pablo excelled on offense in a limited role, but did struggle on defense. Grade: B Outlook: He looks to be ready for a full-time role at 3B, both defensively and offensively and is a threat to hit 30 HRs. Grade: A-
9. Trevor Cahill, P [SEA]
2009 SPIBL: Uncarded Outlook: Ready to make his SPIBL debut in ’10. His high HR/9 and low K/9 rates could be worrisome for his rookie season, but his only 21 and has a bright future. Grade: B
10. Gregor Blanco, OF [MIL]
2009 SPIBL: Gregor had his struggles in ’09 with a .230 BA and .287 SLG. He covered a lot of ground defensively, but offensively was not much of a threat. Grade: C- Outlook: Lost his starting role to McLouth and also struggled in the minors. Has Schafer to contend with in fighting for a position. Grade: D
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