出处：http://www.projectprospect.com/top-10-shortstop-prospects/ One of the most celebrated positions in all of baseball, shortstop typically has more than a couple prospects worth getting excited about. And this year is no different. The 2008 class offers a unique mix of easy-to-project, polished types—mainly in Reid Brignac, Jed Lowrie and Chin Lung Hu–as well as high-ceiling, further-off types—like Carlos Triunfel, Elvis Andrus, Esmailyn Gonzalez and Co. Given this kind of balance, following shortstop prospects in 2008 should once again be full of excitement. 1. Reid Brignac, TB (1/16/86); ETA: 2008 What a difference a year makes. A second round pick in the 2004 Draft, Reid Brignac posted a .264/.319/.416 vital line in 2005 before going .260/.327/.433 in 2007. The year 2006, however, was much kinder to Brignac, as the 6-foot-3, 180-pounder tabbed a stellar .321/.376/.539 line between High-A and Double-A. While the 2006 campaign may have put him on the map, you shouldn’t be navigating away from Brignac because of his 2007 showing. The St. Amant, La. native’s line drive rate from ’06 stayed true to form in '07, while his BABIP tanked from .395 to .288. Though he was in the hitter-friendly California League in '06, there's still reason to believe that Brignac was a bit unlucky last season. He still holds the skills and power potential to become an above-average shortstop at the Major League level. 2. Carlos Triunfel, SEA (2/27/90); ETA: 2011 What were you doing as a 17-year-old? Playing high school baseball? Getting your first part-time job? Carlos Truinfel didn’t have the same experience— he was too busy going .288/.330/.356 in the High-A California League. A 5-foot-11, 175-pounder, Triunfel signed with the Mariners for $1.3 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2006. While having 224 High-A plate appearances to your credit before age 18 is impressive, hitting zero home runs there is not—he hasn’t hit a homer in any of his 402 professional plate appearances (13 Rookie League, 165 Low-A). His lack of power potential may be a cause for concern—as well as his 4.2% BB rate—but there’s little else working against the stock of this talented youngster. 3. Jed Lowrie, BOS (4/17/84); ETA: 2008 He may not have the highest ceiling on this list of shortstops, but Jed Lowrie ’s odds of reaching that ceiling are about as high as any. The No. 45 overall pick out of Stanford in 2005, Lowrie impressed to the tune of a .298/.393/.503 vital between Double-A and Triple-A last season. The 6-foot, 180-pounder posted a strong .205 IsoP and 77:91 BB:K rates between the two levels, but saw a dramatic drop off in his ability to take a walk in his 177 Triple-A plate appearances (16.4% BB vs. 6.8%). If Lowrie’s walk rate can return to form back in Pawtucket this season—and prove that he has the range to stick at short—then his power-patience combo could help him become an above-average big leaguer. 在名单中他或许没有最高的天资，但是Lowrie能够达到预期表现的机会却是最佳的。 这位Stanford毕业的家伙在05年第45顺位被选上，上一季在2a和3a有.298/.393/.503 让人印象深刻的表现。六尺身高，180磅的身材已经够强壮了。在两个层级联盟有着 .205 IsoP and 77:91 BB:K的数据，但是他在3A时候发生了一些悲剧，将保送能力给 忘掉放在床上给冠C哥了(16.4% BB vs. 6.8%)。如果他能够将凹保送的能力在这一季 找回来，并证明他有能力成为一位游击手，那麽他的泡瓦及耐心将能使他成为一位 高於平均的大联盟选手。 4. Elvis Andrus, TEX (8/26/88); ETA: 2010 If you could read Elvis Andrus’ mind, his thoughts on the 2007 season would probably sound something like, “Carolina stinks, but California is nice.” After being dealt to the Texas Rangers as a key component of the Mark Teixeira trade, Andrus was given the opportunity to enjoy California’s version of High-A. He posted .294/.361/.367 vital in 122 plate appearances in Bakersfield, improving upon his .244/.328/.335 line in 439 Myrtle Beach appearances prior to the trade. While he’s slugged just .358 in 1,117 MiLB at-bats, Andrus’ was just 18 years of age when he started his second year of full-season ball. His growing ability to find the base paths and speed to do damage once he’s aboard means that Andrus will be an intriguing one to watch once again come 2008. 5. Esmailyn Gonzalez, WSH (9/21/89); ETA: 2011 When the Washington Nationals signed a 16-year-old kid to a $1.4-million deal, it's safe to say that expectations were soaring plenty high. Fortunately for the Washington brass, Esmailyn Gonzalez was ready to meet the challenge. In his first season as a professional, the 5-foot-11, 175-pounder put up a .245/.382/.311 vital line in 131 Rookie League plate appearances. While that overall package may not impress at first glance, Gonzalez did show patience well beyond his years, posting strong 18:17 BB:K rate. He may be a bit rough around the edges—just as any teen sensation in his situation would be—but Gonzalez's upside and youthful display of plate discipline are just two of the many reasons to keep an eye on him next season and beyond. 6. Chin Lung Hu, LAD (2/2/84); ETA: 2008 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WoW!!!!! It’s plenty safe to call the 2007 season Chin Ling Hu’s official breakout campaign. After going a meager .254/.318/.334 in Double-A in 2006, Hu posted a solid .325/.364/.507 vital line between Double-A and Triple-A a season ago. The 5-foot-11 Hu also has bulked up to a 190 pounds—his playing weight in 2006 was close 150 pounds. While there are plenty of positives surrounding the Tainan City, Taiwan native, Hu and his 5.8% BB rate suggests limited upside offensively. It’s also unlikely that he’ll be able to slug in the .500-range at the next level, however, Hu’s glove alone could make him a safe bet to be an average Major League shortstop. 7. Oscar Tejeda, BOS (12/26/89); ETA: 2011 It’s illegal in most states—it’s not fair. As if holding Major League Baseball’s second-highest payroll isn’t intimidating enough, Boston also holds a ridiculous breadth of minor league talent—now including two prospects here at one of baseball’s most premium positions. A 6-foot-1, 180-pounder, Oscar Tejeda signed with the Red Sox in 2006 out of the Dominican Republic. Wasting little time to impress, Tejeda went .296/.345/.397 between two levels (Rookie and Low-A) in his first season as a professional. Still a raw talent, Tejeda holds all the natural abilities necessary to be one of the highest of high-upside prospects on this list. 这就像你老爸是李嘉诚一样不公平的！！这是不对的！！！有着全联盟第二高的薪资 还不够吓人，袜子们的农场深度才真的吓到你了八，科科！在这一个最有价值的位置 名单上袜子们有两个人，这真是太靠邀了。六尺一，180磅，Oscar Tejeda在06年 於多明尼加和袜子签约。他没有浪费任何时间就让人对他产生深刻印象， Oscar Tejeda第一个职业球季在新人联盟 以及低阶1A有着.296/.345/.397成绩。他的潜力还在努力被开发，Tejeda拥有了所有 应具备的资质以及能力，他在这份名单中理所当然的应该被具有极高的期待。 8. Chris Nelson, COL (9/3/85); ETA: 2009 For Chris Nelson, the third time truly was a charm. After struggling to the tune of a .241/.304/.330 vital line in his first season as a pro (2005), Nelson only improved to .260/.310/.416 the following season as he repeated Low-A. Last season, however, was a whole new song for Nelson. Taken No. 9 overall in the 2004 Draft, the 5-foot-11, 175-pounder did his part to prove he wasn’t a bust, going an impressive .287/.357/.499 with a .364 wOBA last season in the California League. If the Decatur, Ga. native kind find similar success in Double-A next season, his stock will only continue to rise. 9. Hector Gomez, COL (3/5/88); ETA: 2010 They may have been swept by Boston in the World Series, but at least the Rockies are able to keep pace with the Red Sox as far as young shortstops go. A 6-foot-1, 160-pounder out of the Dominican Republic, Hector Gomez’s upside lands him a slot on this list—but having success early in his professional career certainly hasn’t hurt his stock, either. In his first year of full-season ball, Gomez tabbed a solid .265/.306/.421 vital line as a 19-year-old in the friendly confines of Low-A Ashville. Gomez also possesses plus speed and a solid glove, suggesting that he should make it to the show as a big league shortstop—even if it means leaving Colorado and Troy Tulowitzki’s shadow to do so. 10. Pete Kozma, STL (4/11/88); ETA: 2011 With the No. 17 overall pick in the 2007 Draft, the Cardinals picked up the top high school shortstop in the country in Pete Kozma. The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder is a product of Owasso (Okla.) H.S., where he was heralded for his fundamentals and offensive potential. Kozma may have struggled in his professional debut—he went just .233/.313/.342 in his 163 plate appearances a season ago—but this hard worker will only get better as he continues to gain experience in 2008 and beyond. -- M.Lowell J.Lugo J.Varite Dice-K D.Pedroi D.Ortiz M.Ramire C.Crisp J.D.Drew Ｂ ╴ Ｂ ╴ Ｂ ╴ Ｂ ╴ Ｂ ╴ Ｂ ╴ Ｂ ╴ Ｂ ╴ Ｂ ═ ═ ‧ ‧ ︿ ︿○▁ ▁ ≧ ≦ ⊙ ⊙ / ˙ ˙ \ — — ˙ ˙ ︺ ▇︶▇ ▽ \ ⊿ ◢ ﹀ ↗ ▄︿▄ / ▁︹▁ | – \ ︺ < y \ / /■■■╯ｍ╯ ☆ // @m > < / ╰╰ ╯ The| \ Bos / \ton ◢▼◣ Red/　| Sox \ \ | \ φwillmango ＜ \, Ptt/ ╰ --

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