Los Angeles Hollywoods Top 7 Prospects

1. Louis Melville - SP (AAA)

Louis Melville Los Angeles Hollywoods Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Saint Amant, LA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

One of the best pitching prospects in the game. Durable and can pitch deep into games. Good control and really gets the job done against right handers. Success comes from his ++ movement and a lethal sinker. Should be a perfect fit for Dodger Stadium.

2. Rube Swann - SS (Low A)

Rube Swann Los Angeles Hollywoods Age: 19 B/T: S/R Born: Hedgesville, WV Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Strong offensive player that should hit in the middle of the order for a contender for many years. Swith hitter that is equally good against lefties and righties. Good power. ++ against left handers. Should have the defensive ability to handle SS in the major leagues.

3. Victor Merrick - SP (AAA)

Victor Merrick Los Angeles Hollywoods Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Eldorado, TX Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

22 year old starter that should be ready for the bigs next year. Tough on both righties and lefties. Not overpowering but gets it done with outstanding control and 3 plus pitches.

4. Carson Hardy - SS (RL)

Carson Hardy Los Angeles Hollywoods Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Gardiner, ME Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

First round pick this year looks like he has a bright future with the Hollywoods. Defensively, will probably be pushed to 3B in the future, but his bat will surely play there. Great contact and power and murders left handed pitching. Durability is the only concern as he will be limited in how many at bats he will have per season.

5. Orval Gonzales - SP (Hi A)

Orval Gonzales Los Angeles Hollywoods Age: 20 B/T: L/L Born: Ephrata, WA Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Potential #2/3 starting pitcher who has developed nicely after being drafted in the first round. An innings eating workhorse who should be able to throw 250+ innings per year. Neutralizes lefties with a strong curveball. Pounds the lower part of the strike zone with great movement.

6. Richard Lee - SS (Hi A)

Richard Lee Los Angeles Hollywoods Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Kobe, JP Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Big Time power prospect at the shortstop position. Projects as having ++ power and a ++ eye. Should hit for plenty of power while supplying a great OBP. Range and arm strength should play well at SS in the big leagues. Strikes out frequently.

7. Omar Flores - CF (AAA)

Omar Flores Los Angeles Hollywoods Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Los Llanos, DO Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Centerfield prospect that is knocking on the door of the big leagues. Covers a ton of ground in the outfield and catches everything hit to him. Provides a lot of power that should develop into 25 homer power in the big leagues. Very durable player that should be able to handle the rigors of an entire 162 game season.

San Juan Stingrays Top 7 Prospects

1. Derek Burgess - SS (Low A)

Derek Burgess San Juan Stingrays Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Lonoke, AR Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Burgess is a HS SS whose tools are are all above avg or plus across the board. A legit SS with an outstanding arm. Burgess should be a consistent performer combining great swings with a solid batting eye. Durable and great makeup, Burgess should become a consistent All-Star SS.

2. Ryan Blake - RF (AA)

Ryan Blake San Juan Stingrays Age: 22 B/T: L/L Born: Rocky Mount, VA Position(s): RF/1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Will be an above average LF, or an average RF defensively. Great contact hitter, with a great batting eye, and adequate power. Lightning fast on the basepaths. Very durable. Sometimes his temper gets the best of him, and he has some trouble hitting lefties. Member of the Season 13 Futures Game.

3. Paulie Fox - SP (Hi A)

Paulie Fox San Juan Stingrays Age: 20 B/T: S/L Born: New York, NY Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Deadly accurate pitcher, with great splits vs LH, and good vs RH. This 5-11 flamethrower has a plus plus fastball and plus slider, but is more of a flyball pitcher. Stamina is a bit of a concern, but he should give 6+ solid innings every time out. 8.97 K/9 in Hi A this year. Projects as a #2 or #3 starter.

4. Corey Whitaker - LF (Hi A)

Corey Whitaker San Juan Stingrays Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Tifton, GA Position(s): LF/RF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Good range for a LF, but the combination of weak glove and average arm strength, combined with his solid hitting numbers could lead to a change of position to DH. Solid left/right splits, and a good makeup and durability will allow Whitaker to play everyday. Will be an above average to borderline All-Star caliber player in his prime.

5. Nate Stoddard - SS (AAA)

Nate Stoddard San Juan Stingrays Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Northampton, UK Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A true SS, he has all the necessary defensive tools to excel at the position. Although he is already in AAA, he is still a year or two away from cracking the big league roster. Durability concerns may limit him to 140-145 games a year. Plus power, but only above average on all other batting categories. A position change or a trade may be due if he is still on the club when super-prospect Burgess makes the ML roster.

6. Fonzie Gagnon - SP (Hi A)

Fonzie Gagnon San Juan Stingrays Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Biscoe, NC Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Average to above average splits vs RH and LH. This 6-7 giant is finesse ground ball pitcher, featuring a plus plus change up, plus slider, and a solid curveball. Can get a little wild at times, but will go deep into games if given the opportunity. A workhorse to give you solid innings when you need it. Projected #2 starter.

7. Victor Olmeda SP (Low A)

Victor Olmeda San Juan Stingrays Age: 22 B/T: S/L Born: Tyrone, GA Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Another finesse ground ball pitcher, featuring a plus plus fastball and a solid sinker. Outstanding location and great against lefties. Stamina will limit him to 6+ good innings. His makeup may allow him to perform better than the numbers suggest. Projected #3 or #4 starter.