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Danny Rosenbaum DOB: 10/10/87 Ht. 6’1″ Wt. 210 Bats: R Career Stats |
With the trade of Milone, Rosenbaum becomes the most accomplished LH starter in the Nats minors. A workhorse (171⅓IP) in ’11, he saw his velo jump into the low 90s but had to repeat at Potomac to master his control. Has the knack to get batters out regardless of whether he has his “A” game. Throws a FB, CT, CH and will spot a CV. |
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Sammy Solis DOB: 8/10/88 Ht. 6’5″ Wt. 230 Bats: R Career Stats |
Injuries have dogged Solis in his two years in the organization, delaying his ascent that had him in DC in ’12 per BA, et al. Has a tendency to leave his pitches up, which even A-ball hitters can punish and was shown with a pedestrian AFL showing. Works w/ a FB/CH/CV arsenal, often changing the speed and arc of the curve like a fireballer dials up and down the heat. UPDATE: Solis is the latest Nats prospect to undergo TJ surgery (3/12), which will likely sideline him until early in the 2013 season. |
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Robbie Ray DOB: 10/1/91 Ht. 6’2″ Wt. 170 Bats: L Career Stats |
His fastball hasn’t been clocked above 92 since ’09, when he hit 95 in some of the HS showcases. Scouts are mixed as to whether the velo will come back. Given its natural sink, whether that matters is another question, especially with his plus change, an improving slider, and strong peripherals. Scouts point to some difficulty with repeating his delivery, which if/when solved, might “fix” his velocity. |
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Matt Grace DOB: 12/14/88 Ht. 6’3″ Wt. 190 Bats: L Career Stats |
Grace led the Suns in wins, IP, and GS with a 5.17ERA and 1.564WHIP. Given his experience as a lefty specialist at UCLA, it would not surprise me if he’s sent to Potomac and put back in the bullpen. He is, after all, still lefthanded and he does throw strikes (2.6BB/9IP). |
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Matt Purke DOB: 7/17/90 Ht. 6’4″ Wt. 180 Bats: L Career Stats |
When healthy, Purke features a low-to- mid 90s FB and a plus low-80s SL. Like Detwiler, he has a history of dropping his arm slot and throwing across his body, flattening his stuff. Initially, he was thought to be a candidate for working out of the ‘pen but his work in spring training and assignment to Potomac are both indicators he’ll be starting for the P-Nats. |
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Christian Meza DOB: 12/14/88 Ht. 6′ Wt. 185 Bats: L Career Stats |
The #5 Auburn arm makes the list because he’s young, lefthanded, and keeps the ball in the yard. Doesn’t throw hard, but has a deceptive motion coming from the 3/4 slot. With improved control, could make for a decent MR or LOOGY. |
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Hector Silvestre DOB: 12/14/92 Ht. 6’3″ Wt. 180 Bats: L Career Stats |
Another one of the ’11 IFAs, Silvestre’s last seven appearances were as a starter. He went 2-0 with a 1.75ERA over that stretch, though he struggled some with his control (17BB in 36IP). Not invited to the FIL. Could just as easily repeat DSL as go to the GCL in 2012. |
