I was wondering how high can a freshman score. I understand if a pitcher throws 92-94 he could get a high number. But can a position player record somerhing higher than a 8.
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I am pretty sure if someone shows exceptional tools, makeup, etc. they could score a ten even as a freshman. It is based on projection after all.
Can a position player record somerhing higher than a 8?
Yes
Those are both big boys with R/L that sure does help. How about a 2017, I only see 8s. If that is as high as they go it would make sense.
Probably would need PGstaff to chime in on this one. I don't think there is a big sample size at this point. More likely to see more 2017's pop up after the Dec-Jan showcases.
When we see a 10, the player gets a 10. We are trying to predict (guess) how good the player will be. Sometimes this creates a higher or lower grade. It is fairly easy to grade a player based on his current ability. Obviously the younger they are the harder it is to grade them with as much accuracy. Justin Upton was the first pick in the 2005 draft. We first saw him in 2002 and knew he was a 10. Bryce Harper was the first pick in 2010. We first saw him in 2005 and knew he was a 10. Jason Heyward was a 9.5 the first year we saw him, 4 years before he was drafted. He became a 10 the following year. Sometimes it is easy, usually it is difficult. Truth is, it's usually easier to evaluate a position player at a young age than it is to accurately evaluate a pitcher. Pitchers seem to change a lot more than position players. We have seen pitchers throw in the mid 70s then 4-5 years later throw in the mid 90s. Also seen some throwing in the mid 80s and 4-5 years later still throw in the mid 80s. Lot of that has to do with physical maturity which usually pertains to pitchers more than the other players.
Two 2017s made the Top Prospects list at the Southeast Underclass last month. No grades posted yet, but I'd be shocked if they don't grade above 8.0.
Dont get too wrapped up in numbers. 10's r usu standouts . Son scored well but i saw a few there who scored really well and it was all about numbers. Some threw erratically on purpose for velocity and location was bad. Son personally plays against 3 really high scorers and they r good players but nothing amazing., not even best on teams they play on.One in particular does not hit well. He shows well at showcases but it doesntt transfer to field. Ive heard of players who come for first night for numbers and dont stay for games. They can still get high numbers by looking decent in a cage. Numbers r a start but they must play well in front of coaches/scouts during real games. You must be able to hit. Keep working hard.
Call be shocked (and admonished). There are now 4 kids on the Southeast Underclass Top Prospects list; three are 8.0 and one is 7.5 (2 RHPs and 2 catchers).
Are any of them 2017?
Sorry, I should have included that. Those four are the only 2017s on the list.
Ok I will have to look them up, I enjoy the PG website and I like to follow the underclass kids and see if I think that their tools are what PG thinks they are. Since I know a lot of 2017 kids I have many to compare to.
