Baseball America 2005 Prospect Handbook: The Comprehensive Guide to Rising Stars from tohe Definitive Source on Prospects Book

Prospect Handbook 2001

..."Francisco Rodriguez' fastball is just plain filthy, averaging 94-97 mph and reaching 99 mph, with late life to go with the velocity. His quick arm action makes it look even faster. He throws a slurvy slider from a three-quarters arm angle, and the pitch eats up righthanders."

Prospect Handbook 2002

..."Mark Prior has everything scouts dream about in a pitcher...Some scouts say they've never seen a 20-year-old pitcher locate his fastball at will like Prior does...Scouts look at him and see the the next Roger Clemens."

Prospect Handbook 2003

..."Miguel Cabrera's line-drive swing has produced more doubles than homers so far...He projects to hit for both average and power, with annual totals of 35-40 homers not out of the question. He loves to play, doesn't get emotional and constantly works to get better."

Prospect Handbook 2004

..."B.J. Upton is one of the few players who truly possesses five plus tools. His arm strenght and speed grade close to 80 on the 20-80 scouting scale, and his bat speed is easily a 70. He's a poised hitter with an excellent idea of what he wants to accomplish at the plate, and he's capable of driving the ball to all fields."

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