Some people like Rasmus a whole lot. I wouldn't be surprised to see him top 20. Remember, his numbers were better than Granderson, Upton, and Bruce's. Also its unlikely that someone would recognize Garcia but not Upton.
28. Colby Rasmus, 20, CF, St. Louis Cardinals
2006 Stats (A-/A+): .288/.364/.470, 28 SB in 496 AB
If there was ever a season for a teen-age star to be lost in the shuffle at A-ball, it was 2006. Six other teen-age outfielders who excelled at Low-A are ranked higher on this list. Rasmus possesses a polish that few have at his level, a refinement that extends to his offensive approach, baserunning and defense. In his first 12 games of 2006, Rasmus hit just 8-for-49 with 14 strikeouts. After that, before a promotion to the Florida State League, Rasmus batted .339 with 41 strikeouts in 66 games. The Cardinals want Jim Edmonds to hang on two more seasons, hoping their center-field position goes from one sweet left-handed swinger to another.
That's a good write-up for him. I'm glad that he made the list. That's impressive for an A-baller.
74. Jaime Garcia, 20, LH SP, St. Louis Cardinals
2006 Stats (A-/A+): 3.37 ERA, 151H/155IP, 131K/34BB
A scouting story of yesteryear, the Cardinals swiped Garcia in the 22nd round of the 2005 draft thanks to a scout who remembered his curveball from the Mexican junior national team. A good athlete, Garcia saw a rise in velocity once he stopped hitting, and now has significant life on a low-90s fastball. Between both levels he pitched at and winter league ball, Garcia had a 2.85 groundball-to-flyball ratio in 2006. Strikeouts and groundballs from a southpaw are a sure-fire predictor of future success in my book.
Lefty + moving fastball + outstanding curve = major league starter. This could have described Mulder before he flamed out from injury.
74. Jaime Garcia, 20, LH SP, St. Louis Cardinals
2006 Stats (A-/A+): 3.37 ERA, 151H/155IP, 131K/34BB
A scouting story of yesteryear, the Cardinals swiped Garcia in the 22nd round of the 2005 draft thanks to a scout who remembered his curveball from the Mexican junior national team. A good athlete, Garcia saw a rise in velocity once he stopped hitting, and now has significant life on a low-90s fastball. Between both levels he pitched at and winter league ball, Garcia had a 2.85 groundball-to-flyball ratio in 2006. Strikeouts and groundballs from a southpaw are a sure-fire predictor of future success in my book.
Lefty + moving fastball + outstanding curve = major league starter. This could have described Mulder before he flamed out from injury.
It'll be funny to hear him called Jamie for a year(the ai makes it hi-may)
He must have switched positions.