The Prospect Play-Through (Real-Life MLB)

BigRed75 · 08-01-2021, 02:39 AM

I did something similar to this years ago, as a secondary thread to a dynasty that I had been doing.

Basically, this thread is all about prospects. Top 100 and Top 10 lists, drafts, organizational rankings. We'll be tracking their progress and development.

I've created a live start from July 7, so we'll have the 2021-2024 draft classes that come with the game. After that, it will be fictional players (not counting whatever real-life HS players don't sign and go back to college

Don't expect much on pennant races, unless prospects are heavily involved. But I will post standings so you know how your favorite team is doing on the field

With that in mind, let's start with the Top 100 Prospects list for 2021, and then move on to organizational rankings and the 2021 Draft...

BigRed75 · 08-01-2021, 04:15 AM

Top 100 Prospects Released
Franco, Rutschman top list

The BA Top 100 prospects list has been released, and Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Samuel Franco is the No. 1 prospect for the second-straight year. He joins Andruw Jones, Joe Mauer and Bryce Harper as the only players to be name the top overall prospect in back-to-back seasons.

However, it was a close decision, as both Baltimore catch Adley Rutschman and Royals third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. were also considered for the top spot. Rutschman and Witt will begin their first full professional seasons after the 2020 season was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Braves outfielder Christian Pache, who made his Major League debut last season, was the No. 4 overall prospect, while exciting young Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is No. 5. Tigers corner infielder Spencer Torkelson, the top pick in the truncated 2020 draft, checks in at No. 6, while the No. 7 spot is manned by Padres pitcher MacKenzie Gore, the highest-ranked pitcher on the list.

The first group of 10 is rounded out by Tigers pitcher Matt Manning, Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic, and Royals pitcher Asa Lacy, making those three organizations the groups to have two players in the Top 10.

BigRed75 · 08-01-2021, 04:48 AM

Here are the ratings for the top 10 prospects, as well as the rest of the Top 100. A couple of points to note:

Because this is a play though, and I am not playing as any particular team, I have turned the fog of war off. I am more interested in seeing how the prospects develop, rather than how accurate the scouts are or aren't
For some reason, Jose Barrero (formerly Jose Garcia) of the Reds is not on any prospect list. I assume this means the game does not consider him prospect-eligible due to his time with the Reds last year. However, in real life he is considered prospect eligible (and is the Reds' top prospect). I've been unable to find out how to make him eligible, but this is disappointing, especially as Pache is eligible in-game for prospect lists

BigRed75 · 08-01-2021, 04:56 AM

And here's the rest of the Top 100:

Next up, the 2021 Prospects Game

BigRed75 · 08-01-2021, 05:47 AM

Before the draft, it's the 2021 MLB Futures Game. Here's the rosters for the home NL team, managed by Rockies legend Vinny Castilla, and the AL team, managed by Twins legend (and former Rockies pitcher) Latroy Hawkins:

And this happened:

But what was the final result? Stay tuned....

08-01-2021, 02:39 AM	#1
BigRed75 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,430	The Prospect Play-Through (Real-Life MLB) I did something similar to this years ago, as a secondary thread to a dynasty that I had been doing. Basically, this thread is all about prospects. Top 100 and Top 10 lists, drafts, organizational rankings. We'll be tracking their progress and development. I've created a live start from July 7, so we'll have the 2021-2024 draft classes that come with the game. After that, it will be fictional players (not counting whatever real-life HS players don't sign and go back to college Don't expect much on pennant races, unless prospects are heavily involved. But I will post standings so you know how your favorite team is doing on the field With that in mind, let's start with the Top 100 Prospects list for 2021, and then move on to organizational rankings and the 2021 Draft... __________________ Mainline team SPTT team Was not a Snag fan...until I saw the fallout once he was gone and realized what a good job he was actually doing. - Ty Cobb

08-01-2021, 04:15 AM	#2
BigRed75 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,430	Top 100 Prospects Released Franco, Rutschman top list The BA Top 100 prospects list has been released, and Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Samuel Franco is the No. 1 prospect for the second-straight year. He joins Andruw Jones, Joe Mauer and Bryce Harper as the only players to be name the top overall prospect in back-to-back seasons. However, it was a close decision, as both Baltimore catch Adley Rutschman and Royals third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. were also considered for the top spot. Rutschman and Witt will begin their first full professional seasons after the 2020 season was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Braves outfielder Christian Pache, who made his Major League debut last season, was the No. 4 overall prospect, while exciting young Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is No. 5. Tigers corner infielder Spencer Torkelson, the top pick in the truncated 2020 draft, checks in at No. 6, while the No. 7 spot is manned by Padres pitcher MacKenzie Gore, the highest-ranked pitcher on the list. The first group of 10 is rounded out by Tigers pitcher Matt Manning, Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic, and Royals pitcher Asa Lacy, making those three organizations the groups to have two players in the Top 10. __________________ Mainline team SPTT team Was not a Snag fan...until I saw the fallout once he was gone and realized what a good job he was actually doing. - Ty Cobb

08-01-2021, 04:48 AM	#3
BigRed75 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,430	Here are the ratings for the top 10 prospects, as well as the rest of the Top 100. A couple of points to note: Because this is a play though, and I am not playing as any particular team, I have turned the fog of war off. I am more interested in seeing how the prospects develop, rather than how accurate the scouts are or aren't For some reason, Jose Barrero (formerly Jose Garcia) of the Reds is not on any prospect list. I assume this means the game does not consider him prospect-eligible due to his time with the Reds last year. However, in real life he is considered prospect eligible (and is the Reds' top prospect). I've been unable to find out how to make him eligible, but this is disappointing, especially as Pache is eligible in-game for prospect lists __________________ Mainline team SPTT team Was not a Snag fan...until I saw the fallout once he was gone and realized what a good job he was actually doing. - Ty Cobb

08-01-2021, 04:56 AM	#4
BigRed75 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,430	And here's the rest of the Top 100: Next up, the 2021 Prospects Game __________________ Mainline team SPTT team Was not a Snag fan...until I saw the fallout once he was gone and realized what a good job he was actually doing. - Ty Cobb Last edited by BigRed75; 08-01-2021 at 05:30 AM.

08-01-2021, 05:47 AM	#5
BigRed75 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,430	Before the draft, it's the 2021 MLB Futures Game. Here's the rosters for the home NL team, managed by Rockies legend Vinny Castilla, and the AL team, managed by Twins legend (and former Rockies pitcher) Latroy Hawkins: And this happened: But what was the final result? Stay tuned.... __________________ Mainline team SPTT team Was not a Snag fan...until I saw the fallout once he was gone and realized what a good job he was actually doing. - Ty Cobb Last edited by BigRed75; 08-01-2021 at 09:09 AM.