Thursday, April 24, 2014
New GAPPER Report
Stats are thru 4-23. Just download the excel doc and sort however you want for league, team, age, whatever. If you want me to add or change anything or other ideas, let me know at @mattgarrioch and I'll see what I can do.
Friday, April 11, 2014
GAPPER Report: The First Week
Last season I debuted my GAPPER Reports. I was even lucky enough to get invited to Dan Brooks' Saberseminar to present my research. Sadly, I was unable to attend due to a work conflict but it gave me the feeling that this was worth more effort. After I was unable to present, I was disappointed and told myself that I need to get this out there better this year. This year I am going to be more transparent. My goal was to produce a PDF this winter with the data that I created but I didn't have the time. So instead I will be posting some of it along with the first GAPPER report that you can view it here. Google Drive doesn't work ideally for this but you should be able to download it.
This winter I spent some time coding, streamlining and improving it. The new system involves less labor but still has flaws. I haven't figured out the ideal way to handle when players get promoted yet. That makes this difficult but it's a learning process. If I was better at coding and could get it to work automatically, I'd do that but I'm not well versed in such things, so I have to do most of my work manually. I should be able to do them relatively quickly now and hopefully, more frequently.
I have even integrated a profiling system as well. It's rough. Much rougher for pitchers but I'm working on it. I even added in a projection system for hitters. I'm not sure how I will utilize this other than just browsing through it. Remember guys, this is a hobby and I don't do it for a living. I only have so many hours to dedicate to this and I don't do it on an routine. I have a three year old. He is my boss. I have to listen to him as I fear his wrath. :) Considering I spend pretty much every moment I'm not working, taking care of my son or sleeping, working on baseball in one way or another, I'm trying my best. I have so much information but I don't have a great way of getting it out there other than writing and writing is one of my least efficient skills.
With that said, here is the first report of the season. I have listed the top 15 hitters and pitchers in each league. Thanks to FanGraphs for the stats. Let me know if there is anything I can add to this.
This winter I spent some time coding, streamlining and improving it. The new system involves less labor but still has flaws. I haven't figured out the ideal way to handle when players get promoted yet. That makes this difficult but it's a learning process. If I was better at coding and could get it to work automatically, I'd do that but I'm not well versed in such things, so I have to do most of my work manually. I should be able to do them relatively quickly now and hopefully, more frequently.
I have even integrated a profiling system as well. It's rough. Much rougher for pitchers but I'm working on it. I even added in a projection system for hitters. I'm not sure how I will utilize this other than just browsing through it. Remember guys, this is a hobby and I don't do it for a living. I only have so many hours to dedicate to this and I don't do it on an routine. I have a three year old. He is my boss. I have to listen to him as I fear his wrath. :) Considering I spend pretty much every moment I'm not working, taking care of my son or sleeping, working on baseball in one way or another, I'm trying my best. I have so much information but I don't have a great way of getting it out there other than writing and writing is one of my least efficient skills.
With that said, here is the first report of the season. I have listed the top 15 hitters and pitchers in each league. Thanks to FanGraphs for the stats. Let me know if there is anything I can add to this.
| AAA | ||||
| Pacific Coast | Pacific Coast | |||
| Name | Team | Name | Team | |
| Joc Pederson | Dodgers (AAA) | Noah Syndergaard | Mets (AAA) | |
| Nick Franklin | Mariners (AAA) | Rafael Montero | Mets (AAA) | |
| Ronald Torreyes | Astros (AAA) | Tim Cooney | Cardinals (AAA) | |
| Didi Gregorius | Diamondbacks (AAA) | Brandon Maurer | Mariners (AAA) | |
| Austin Wates | Astros (AAA) | Edwin Escobar | Giants (AAA) | |
| Brett Eibner | Royals (AAA) | Tyler Matzek | Rockies (AAA) | |
| Max Stassi | Astros (AAA) | Carlos Pimentel | Cubs (AAA) | |
| Andrew Susac | Giants (AAA) | Archie Bradley | Diamondbacks (AAA) | |
| Randal Grichuk | Cardinals (AAA) | Kyle Hendricks | Cubs (AAA) | |
| Joe Panik | Giants (AAA) | John Lamb | Royals (AAA) | |
| C.J. Cron | Angels (AAA) | Zach Lee | Dodgers (AAA) | |
| Stephen Piscotty | Cardinals (AAA) | Jason Stoffel | Astros (AAA) | |
| Josh Vitters | Cubs (AAA) | Carter Capps | Marlins (AAA) | |
| Reymond Fuentes | Padres (AAA) | Keyvius Sampson | Padres (AAA) | |
| Ji-Man Choi | Mariners (AAA) | Boone Whiting | Cardinals (AAA) | |
| International | International | |||
| Name | Team | Name | Team | |
| Jesus Aguilar | Indians (AAA) | Marcus Stroman | Blue Jays (AAA) | |
| Gregory Polanco | Pirates (AAA) | Casey Sadler | Pirates (AAA) | |
| Tyler Saladino | White Sox (AAA) | Trevor Bauer | Indians (AAA) | |
| Phil Gosselin | Braves (AAA) | Kevin Gausman | Orioles (AAA) | |
| Cole Figueroa | Rays (AAA) | Enny Romero | Rays (AAA) | |
| Brock Holt | Red Sox (AAA) | Brad Boxberger | Rays (AAA) | |
| Jerry Sands | Rays (AAA) | Trevor May | Twins (AAA) | |
| Garin Cecchini | Red Sox (AAA) | Cody Martin | Braves (AAA) | |
| Edward Salcedo | Braves (AAA) | Robbie Ray | Tigers (AAA) | |
| Cameron Rupp | Phillies (AAA) | Rubby De La Rosa | Red Sox (AAA) | |
| Anthony Gose | Blue Jays (AAA) | Melvin Mercedes | Tigers (AAA) | |
| Jemile Weeks | Orioles (AAA) | Matt Andriese | Rays (AAA) | |
| Ramon Flores | Yankees (AAA) | Michael Tonkin | Twins (AAA) | |
| Kevin Kiermaier | Rays (AAA) | Daniel Burawa | Yankees (AAA) | |
| Jose Ramirez | Indians (AAA) | Kyle Lobstein | Tigers (AAA) | |
| AA | ||||
| Eastern | Eastern | |||
| Name | Team | Name | Team | |
| Mookie Betts | Red Sox (AA) | Henry Owens | Red Sox (AA) | |
| Gary Sanchez | Yankees (AA) | Severino Gonzalez | Phillies (AA) | |
| Tony Wolters | Indians (AA) | Clayton Blackburn | Giants (AA) | |
| Francisco Lindor | Indians (AA) | Aaron Sanchez | Blue Jays (AA) | |
| Wilfredo Tovar | Mets (AA) | Adrian Sampson | Pirates (AA) | |
| Blake Swihart | Red Sox (AA) | Ken Giles | Phillies (AA) | |
| Aderlin Mejia | Twins (AA) | Eduardo Rodriguez | Orioles (AA) | |
| Elias Diaz | Pirates (AA) | Hansel Robles | Mets (AA) | |
| A.J. Jimenez | Blue Jays (AA) | Kyle Crick | Giants (AA) | |
| Mason Williams | Yankees (AA) | Tim Berry | Orioles (AA) | |
| Sharlon Schoop | Orioles (AA) | Nick Kingham | Pirates (AA) | |
| Brock Stassi | Phillies (AA) | Adalberto Mejia | Giants (AA) | |
| Cameron Perkins | Phillies (AA) | A.J. Achter | Twins (AA) | |
| Jake Lowery | Indians (AA) | Zach Davies | Orioles (AA) | |
| Matt Duffy | Giants (AA) | Jack Leathersich | Mets (AA) | |
| Southern | Southern | |||
| Name | Team | Name | Team | |
| Ketel Marte | Mariners (AA) | Robert Stephenson | Reds (AA) | |
| Jake Hager | Rays (AA) | Taijuan Walker | Mariners (AA) | |
| Nathan Melendres | Mariners (AA) | Victor Sanchez | Mariners (AA) | |
| Jamal Austin | Mariners (AA) | C.J. Edwards | Cubs (AA) | |
| Taylor Motter | Rays (AA) | Shae Simmons | Braves (AA) | |
| Micah Johnson | White Sox (AA) | Myles Jaye | White Sox (AA) | |
| Rangel Ravelo | White Sox (AA) | Carlos Contreras | Reds (AA) | |
| Yorman Rodriguez | Reds (AA) | Michael Lorenzen | Reds (AA) | |
| Miguel Gonzalez | White Sox (AA) | Santiago Garrido | Rays (AA) | |
| Wilfredo Gimenez | Marlins (AA) | Jason Hursh | Braves (AA) | |
| Ryan Rieger | Marlins (AA) | Stephen Landazuri | Mariners (AA) | |
| Dan Paolini | Mariners (AA) | Andrew Heaney | Marlins (AA) | |
| O'Koyea Dickson | Dodgers (AA) | Armando Rivero | Cubs (AA) | |
| Jorge Soler | Cubs (AA) | Andrew Bellatti | Rays (AA) | |
| Kris Bryant | Cubs (AA) | Juan Noriega | Dodgers (AA) | |
| Texas | Texas | |||
| Name | Team | Name | Team | |
| Kaleb Cowart | Angels (AA) | Matt Wisler | Padres (AA) | |
| Addison Russell | Athletics (AA) | Eddie Butler | Rockies (AA) | |
| Billy Burns | Athletics (AA) | Johnny Barbato | Padres (AA) | |
| Andrew Aplin | Astros (AA) | Zachary Petrick | Cardinals (AA) | |
| Delino Deshields | Astros (AA) | Kurt Heyer | Cardinals (AA) | |
| Jace Peterson | Padres (AA) | Raul Alcantara | Athletics (AA) | |
| Rougned Odor | Rangers (AA) | Michael Morin | Angels (AA) | |
| James Ramsey | Cardinals (AA) | Luis Cruz | Astros (AA) | |
| Max Muncy | Athletics (AA) | David Rollins | Astros (AA) | |
| Luis Sardinas | Rangers (AA) | Nelson Gonzalez | Rockies (AA) | |
| Enrique Hernandez | Astros (AA) | Danny Winkler | Rockies (AA) | |
| Andrew Heid | Angels (AA) | Justin Wright | Cardinals (AA) | |
| Jake Smolinski | Rangers (AA) | Tyler Anderson | Rockies (AA) | |
| Preston Tucker | Astros (AA) | Jon Gray | Rockies (AA) | |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | Royals (AA) | Christopher Jensen | Athletics (AA) | |
| High A | ||||
| California | California | |||
| Name | Team | Name | Team | |
| Daniel Robertson | Athletics (A+) | Josh Hader | Astros (A+) | |
| Jesse Winker | Reds (A+) | Julio Urias | Dodgers (A+) | |
| Tony Kemp | Astros (A+) | Tyler Pike | Mariners (A+) | |
| Carlos Correa | Astros (A+) | Vincent Velasquez | Astros (A+) | |
| Gabriel Guerrero | Mariners (A+) | Nolan Sanburn | Athletics (A+) | |
| Billy Mckinney | Athletics (A+) | Lance Mccullers | Astros (A+) | |
| Brandon Drury | Diamondbacks (A+) | Joan Gregorio | Giants (A+) | |
| Junior Arias | Reds (A+) | Cam Bedrosian | Angels (A+) | |
| Trevor Story | Rockies (A+) | Joe Ross | Padres (A+) | |
| Teoscar Hernandez | Astros (A+) | Jimmie Sherfy | Diamondbacks (A+) | |
| Renato Nunez | Athletics (A+) | Taijuan Walker | Mariners (A+) | |
| Kyle Waldrop | Reds (A+) | Kendry Flores | Giants (A+) | |
| Alberth Martinez | Padres (A+) | Zach Eflin | Padres (A+) | |
| Cal Towey | Angels (A+) | Ben Lively | Reds (A+) | |
| Rio Ruiz | Astros (A+) | Alving Mejias | Rockies (A+) | |
| Carolina | Carolina | |||
| Name | Team | Name | Team | |
| Courtney Hawkins | White Sox (A+) | Shawn Morimando | Indians (A+) | |
| Zane Evans | Royals (A+) | Branden Kline | Orioles (A+) | |
| Jose Peraza | Braves (A+) | Lucas Sims | Braves (A+) | |
| Josh Elander | Braves (A+) | Miguel Almonte | Royals (A+) | |
| Raul Mondesi | Royals (A+) | Mauricio Cabrera | Braves (A+) | |
| Daniel Castro | Braves (A+) | Jefferson Olacio | White Sox (A+) | |
| Odubel Herrera | Rangers (A+) | Andrew Faulkner | Rangers (A+) | |
| Tyler Chism | Royals (A+) | Alexander Claudio | Rangers (A+) | |
| Cameron Gallagher | Royals (A+) | Louis Head | Indians (A+) | |
| Martin Medina | White Sox (A+) | J.B. Wendelken | White Sox (A+) | |
| Reed Gragnani | Red Sox (A+) | Jose Leclerc | Rangers (A+) | |
| Christopher Garia | Rangers (A+) | Euclides Leyer | White Sox (A+) | |
| Pedro Severino | Nationals (A+) | Brian Johnson | Red Sox (A+) | |
| Jack Lopez | Royals (A+) | Dakota Bacus | Nationals (A+) | |
| Levi Hyams | Braves (A+) | Dylan Baker | Indians (A+) | |
| Florida State | Florida State | |||
| Name | Team | Name | Team | |
| Dwight Smith | Blue Jays (A+) | Jake Thompson | Tigers (A+) | |
| Tyrone Taylor | Brewers (A+) | Mariano Llorens | Cardinals (A+) | |
| Jorge Polanco | Twins (A+) | Taylor Cole | Blue Jays (A+) | |
| Orlando Arcia | Brewers (A+) | Mike Mayers | Cardinals (A+) | |
| Albert Almora | Cubs (A+) | Jose Berrios | Twins (A+) | |
| Niko Goodrum | Twins (A+) | Gabriel Ynoa | Mets (A+) | |
| Jin-De Jhang | Pirates (A+) | Marco Gonzales | Cardinals (A+) | |
| Josh Bell | Pirates (A+) | Austin Brice | Marlins (A+) | |
| Breyvil Valera | Cardinals (A+) | Daniel Norris | Blue Jays (A+) | |
| Jeimer Candelario | Cubs (A+) | Lino Martinez | Phillies (A+) | |
| Michael Reed | Brewers (A+) | Jhondaniel Medina | Pirates (A+) | |
| Pin-Chieh Chen | Cubs (A+) | Matt Boyd | Blue Jays (A+) | |
| Patrick Leonard | Rays (A+) | Miguel Nunez | Phillies (A+) | |
| Tyler Goeddel | Rays (A+) | Guido Knudson | Tigers (A+) | |
| Max Kepler | Twins (A+) | Eric Wooten | Yankees (A+) | |
| Low A | ||||
| South Atlantic | South Atlantic | |||
| Name | Team | Name | Team | |
| Abiatal Avelino | Yankees (A) | Hunter Harvey | Orioles (A) | |
| J.P. Crawford | Phillies (A) | Jamie Callahan | Red Sox (A) | |
| Jared King | Mets (A) | Tyler Danish | White Sox (A) | |
| Rafael Bautista | Nationals (A) | Tyler Viza | Phillies (A) | |
| Michael Ford | Yankees (A) | Lucas Giolito | Nationals (A) | |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | Red Sox (A) | Jarlin Garcia | Marlins (A) | |
| Avery Romero | Marlins (A) | Akeel Morris | Mets (A) | |
| Manuel Margot | Red Sox (A) | Akeem Bostick | Rangers (A) | |
| Ryan Mcmahon | Rockies (A) | Johendi Jiminian | Rockies (A) | |
| Chance Sisco | Orioles (A) | Domingo German | Marlins (A) | |
| Ronald Guzman | Rangers (A) | Austin Fairchild | Royals (A) | |
| Wilmer Difo | Nationals (A) | Antonio Senzatela | Rockies (A) | |
| Austin Dean | Marlins (A) | Nicholas Pivetta | Nationals (A) | |
| Eduard Pinto | Rangers (A) | Zach Jemiola | Rockies (A) | |
| Correlle Prime | Rockies (A) | Collin Wiles | Rangers (A) | |
| Midwest | Midwest | |||
| Name | Team | Name | Team | |
| Jesmuel Valentin | Dodgers (A) | Jonathan Martinez | Dodgers (A) | |
| Dustin Peterson | Padres (A) | Edwin Diaz | Mariners (A) | |
| Jamie Westbrook | Diamondbacks (A) | Nick Travieso | Reds (A) | |
| Justin Chigbogu | Dodgers (A) | Aaron Slegers | Twins (A) | |
| Tyler Marincov | Athletics (A) | Aaron Blair | Diamondbacks (A) | |
| Marcus Littlewood | Mariners (A) | Emilio Pagan | Mariners (A) | |
| Omar Garcia | Brewers (A) | Jacob Faria | Rays (A) | |
| Kean Wong | Rays (A) | Greg Harris | Dodgers (A) | |
| Zach Larson | Twins (A) | Ronald Herrera | Athletics (A) | |
| Angel Ortega | Brewers (A) | Victor Arano | Dodgers (A) | |
| Sebastian Elizalde | Reds (A) | Salvatore Romano | Reds (A) | |
| Javier Betancourt | Tigers (A) | Jen-Ho Tseng | Cubs (A) | |
| Josh Vanmeter | Padres (A) | Alexander Reyes | Cardinals (A) | |
| Carson Kelly | Cardinals (A) | Adrian De Horta | Padres (A) | |
| Eric Haase | Indians (A) | Matt Stalcup | Athletics (A) |
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Top Prospects that are currently unassigned
Most of these guys are obvious why they haven't been assigned, like Frandy DeLaRosa (short season), Taylor Guerrieri (suspended), Dylan Bundy (injured) but it's a list to look over.
Top Prospects Assigned to Short Season Leagues
I'm surprised that a few of the college guys like Eric Jagielo, Hunter Dozier and Dillon Overton aren't getting regular full season assignments but I'm sure there is more to it.
Top Prospects Starting in the South Atlantic League (LoA)
The SALLY is loaded up top with Giolito, Harvey, Smith and Moran. It fascinates me to see that Colin Moran, who has spent three years hitting well in the toughest college league and Drew Ward who skipped his senior year in high school are competing at the same level. Odd. I assume Moran moves up fairly quickly but this is just unusual.
Top Prospects Starting in Midwest League (LoA)
Yes, Mark Appel and Kohl Stewart are in the same league. I guess the 'Stros are going low and slow with Appel. If you look at the top college arms in this league and look at the young bats like Correa and Cordero, if they don't get their ass handed to them, it's amazing. The cool thing, I expect Correa to dominate.
Top Prospects Starting in Florida State League (HiA)
Reese McGuire in High A ball already? Yes, please. Manny Banuelos still in Hi A? I hope he isn't their long.
Top Prospects Starting in Carolina League (HiA)
It kinda looks like the Rangers have a little talent here..damn. Who K's more this year, Gallo or Hawkins?
Top Prospects Starting in California League (HiA)
D.J. Peterson in the Cal league, that'll continue to muddy things up. I still won't know if his power is real. Julio Urias in amongst all these college draftees is cool. Matt Olson is being pushed aggressively. I bet Mac Williamson has a huge power year in this league.
Top Prospects Starting in Southern League (AA)
A lot of future bullpen arms and second division starters here past the A level guys.
Top Prospects Starting in the Eastern League (AA)
Too bad Sano is out. There are a handful of lefty arms here that I'd like to see do well. Owens, Purke, Crockett. We will see if Mookie Betts is for real, if Tommy Joseph is past his concussion and if Lindor is as good as we think he is.
Top Prospects Starting in the Texas League (AA)
Jon Gray and Eddie Butler in the same rotation is kinda unfair to AA ball hitters. There are a few guys who need to prove something this year. Kaleb Cowart, Cheslor Cuthbert and Rymer Liriano.
Top Prospects Starting in the Pacific Coast League (AAA)
There is some serious impact talent here with Springer, Taveras, Syndergaard. It's actually pretty prospect laden for a PCL league.
Top Prospects Starting in the International League (AAA)
Look at all the arms here..Gausman, Stroman, Meyer, Taillon, Barnes. That's a hell of a group. I'd bet quite a few of these guys get looks by June.
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