Age: 21 (8/26/1999)
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6'1/220
Position: 1B/3B/DH
Team: Detroit TigersDrafted: Round 1, Pick 1, 2020 MLB Draft
Top Card: 2020 Bowman Draft Baseball
Base Auto Price (Subject to Change) - $600-$1000
Age: 21 (8/26/1999)
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6'1/220
Position: 1B/3B/DH
Team: Detroit TigersAge: 20 (3/1/2001)
Bats/Throws: S/R
Height/Weight: 5'10/189
Position: SS
Team: Tampa Bay RaysEvery year (2019 and 2020) I make sure to mention the Baseball America Prospect Handbook. The 2021 edition of the book has been released. It is easily the best tool you can use to help you with prospecting. I encourage everyone seeing this message to look into buying a copy. The book has full scouting reports for every team, grade tools and other fun facts.
Justin Verlander was drafted in 2004. Stephen Strasburg and Mike Trout were drafted in 2009 and Matt Chapman was drafted in 2014. It seems that on average an all-star player is drafted every 5 years. Of course there are players that fall in between the five year average. Bryce Harper was drafted in 2010. Mookie Betts was drafted in 2011 along with Javier Baez, Francisco Lindor Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer (loaded draft). The point I am making is I believe that the next generational talent could be already be in the MLB. After doing some research here are the candidates. If I am missing someone or if you disagree, please let me know in the comments.
Primary Candidates
Wander Franco (Tampa Bay Rays, SS) - Superstar hit tool with power.
Spencer Torkelson (Detroit Tigers, 1B/DH) - Future slugger.
Bobby Witt Jr (Kansas City Royals, SS) - Good hit tool with power and will be elite on defense.
Julio Rodriguez (Seattle Mariners, RF) - Crazy tools and young.
Jasson Dominguez (New York Yankees, OF) - The Martian. Enough said.
Dark Horse Candidates
Zac Veen (Colorado Rockies, CF) - Slugger that is not all swing and miss.
Jarred Kelenic (Seattle Mariners, CF) - Polished prospect with tools.
Ed Howard (Chicago Cubs, SS) - Expected to hit for power but everything else is there.
Adley Rutschman (Baltimore Orioles, C) - Gifted prospect.
Quinn Priester (Pittsburgh Pirates, P) - Incredible arm talent.
Hunter Greene (Cincinnati Reds, P) - Tommy John slowed him down but he can hit 100 with ease.
Long Shot Candidates
Jordyn Adams (Los Angeles Angels, CF) - Tons of tools but can he develop them. I think he can.
Ivan Herrera (St. Louis Cardinals, C) - Ivan can hit for power and the defense is superb.
Garrett Mitchell (Milwaukee Brewers, CF) - If the Brewers can change his swing he could be Christian Yelich 2.0.
I have mentioned Jordyn Adams on the site before but I am taking time to mention him again. Jordyn is a former two sport athlete that made the choice to pursue baseball over football. He's still a raw player but the reports from the alternate site have been positive. The possibility of him being able to hit for power and average keep growing. I expect big things from him this season and I believe a big leap is coming.
One of my favorite picks of the 2020 MLB Draft was Garrett Mitchell. Mitchell possesses elite speed and hitting ability but some believe he will not hit for power. I actually think that he will be able to. Garrett played in a big ballpark at UCLA and his approach was one geared toward contact and using his speed. The Brewers have a good development system and are good at overhauling swings to help prospects tap into their power. I'm looking forward to see what Garrett does when the games count.
Keoni Cavaco was a first round draft pick in the 2019 draft for the Minnesota Twins. The main thing I love about Keoni is that he has legit power potential. Please note there is a concern regarding the high amount of strikeouts his first year in pro ball but keep in mind he is only 20 years old. Overall the potential is huge here and I am betting that he will show improvement when the season begins. I will be watching his progress closely.
A new year is upon us and at PFC I expect an exciting year of analysis. Cards are hotter than ever but the fundamentals do not change. I plan to post a lot more this year and I am excited to analyze fresh data once the minor league season starts. Big things are ahead. Due to the card prices being so high, new tactics must be used. Finding above average returns may be harder but it is possible. Thanks again for reading. Good times are ahead.
2020 Bowman Draft has been out for a few weeks and its time
to see where the prices are online. At this point we can be certain that
the prices will be high for the top picks. One thing I did notice is that many
of the pitchers are very affordable. I've seen prices under $10 for a number
for those players. A few hitters with potential can be purchased for under $20
which is good to see. Please note I am only looking at the base auto price via
completed eBay auction sales. My initial review of the checklist is located here.
Thanks for reading.
Heston Kjerstad -
Baltimore Orioles OF - $200. High price auto as expected.
Jordan Walker - St. Louis
Cardinals 3B - $200. High cost expected.
Ed Howard - Chicago Cubs
SS - Prices are all over the place. I've seen $150-$300.
Bradlee Beesley - Chicago
Cubs OF - $25.
Jordan Nwogu - Chicago
Cubs OF - $35.
Freddy Zamora - Milwaukee
Brewers SS - $15. Love it.
Garrett Mitchell -
Milwaukee Brewers OF - $100. Not a surprise.
Hayden Cantrelle -
Milwaukee Brewers SS - $15.
Zavier Warren - Milwaukee
Brewers C - $10-15. Another great price.
Austin Hendrick -
Cincinnati Reds OF - $100. Redemption but I love the talent.
Jackson Miller -
Cincinnati Reds C - $10-15. Not bad at all.
Daniel Cabrera - Detroit
Tigers OF - $30.
Keith Colt - Detroit
Tigers 3B - $30.
Spencer Torkelson -
Detroit Tigers 3B - $400-$500. No surprise. He will be a beast.
Trei Cruz - Detroit Tigers
SS - $10.
Gage Workman - Detroit
Tigers 3B - $20.
Dillon Dingler - Detroit
Tigers C - $30.
Zac Veen - Colorado
Rockies OF - $175-$200. I'm a little surprised its not more.
Jack Blomgren - Colorado
Rockies SS - $15.
Drew Romo - Colorado
Rockies C - $30. I have only see refractors.
Alerick Soularie -
Minnesota Twins OF - $15.
Kala'i Rosario - Minnesota
Twins OF - $30.
Isaiah Greene - New York
Mets OF - $35-40. I thought it would be higher.
Pete Crow-Armstrong - New
York Mets OF - $100-125.
Matthew Dyer - New York
Mets C - $10-15.
Jimmy Glowenke - San Francisco
Giants SS - $10.
Patrick Bailey - San
Francisco Giants C - $20-$40.
Casey Schmitt - San
Francisco Giants 3B - $10-15
Carson Tucker - Cleveland
Indians SS - $50
Petey Halpin - Cleveland
Indians OF - $10-15.
Milan Tolentino -
Cleveland Indians SS - $15.
David Calabrese - Los
Angeles Angels OF - $15.
Werner Blakely - Los
Angeles Angels SS - $15.
Evan Carter - Texas
Rangers OF - $15-20.
Thomas Saggese - Texas
Rangers SS - $15.
Justin Foscue - Texas
Rangers 2B - $25.
Nick Gonzales - Pittsburgh
Pirates SS - $125.
Trevor Hauver - New York
Yankees 2B - $25.
Austin Wells - New York
Yankees C - $50.
Nick Loftin - Kansas City
Royals SS - $15.
Asa Lacy - Kansas City
Royals LHP - $100. May be short printed.
Nick Yorke - Boston Red
Sox 2B - $40. Not a bad price but he was projected to be a second round
pick.
Owen Caissie - San Diego
Padres OF - $30.
Robert Hassell - San Diego
Padres OF - $125.
Sammy Infante - Washington
Nationals SS - $15.
Cade Cavalli - Washington
Nationals RHP - $20.
Tyler Soderstrom - Oakland
Athletics C - $50.
Zach Daniels - Houston
Astros OF - $15
AJ Vukovich - Arizona
Diamondbacks 3B - $30. Need to see this price go down to about
$20-25.
Alika Williams - Tampa Bay
Rays SS - $15.
Casey Martin -
Philadelphia Phillies SS - $30
Max Meyer - Miami Marlins
RHP - $40.
Zach Britton - Toronto
Blue Jays OF - $15.