Every year, Baseball America prints a few scouting reports on players who are decent prospects, but not quite good enough to make it into their team's Top 30 list for BA's printed prospect guide.
The piece at the link includes reports on two such players from the Pirates' system: shortstop Gustavo Nunez and outfielder Harold Ramirez.
Good timing.
A bunch of us, myself included, have been wondering a bit about Ramirez lately, given that information on him (other than his signing bonus) has been a bit difficult to come by.
As an aside, I’m sad now – the Pirates have a legitimate prospect younger than I am.
wg1of5 - January 27, 2012
heredia is 17
are you younger?
karreemofwheat - January 27, 2012
Marginally, yes.
wg1of5 - January 27, 2012
Actually, wait. I'm marginally older.
Gah, dang it. That makes TWO, then.
wg1of5 - January 27, 2012
It gets worse, you know.
And faster than you’d think.
Midnight Moose - January 28, 2012
respect
you come off as much more seasoned.
karreemofwheat - January 28, 2012
I know how you feel
I was older than Staal when the Pens won the Cup. That pretty much ended my “I’m a college walk-on, so that means I still have a chance at a pro career” dream, since I realized I was a failure by not winning a cup at his age
glass0941 - January 28, 2012
It only gets worse. Wait until the minor-leaguers older than you aren’t even prospects anymore.
Charlie Wilmoth - January 28, 2012
In 2000, I was a freshman in college and the Clippers drafted Darius Miles. He’s 3 1/2 months younger than me. They signed him to a $9 million contract. I had $9 in my pocket. I wanted to cry.
SuperBaes - January 28, 2012
Yep. It was when the Pens drafted Fleury that I felt the same thing.
PensFan024 - January 28, 2012
I was a freshman in HS and played varsity bball against him. I wanted to cry after that beating. He was good. Too bad he washed out as a pro.
pskell02 - January 29, 2012
Even WORSE:
When you think about how those MiL’s finally made The Show, played 5-6 years, retired, and are STILL YOUNGER THAN YOU, AND THEY’VE BEEN RETIRED FOR 5 YEARS.
cocktailsfor2 - January 28, 2012
I’m looking forward to seeing my name on the hall of fame ballot any year now.
Brakeman8 - January 28, 2012
I'm still awaiting my 5 year period
glass0941 - January 28, 2012
I just hope Wakefield is still playing this season
so I know there will be at least one active player older than me.
MDBuc - January 29, 2012
jamie moyer signed a minor league deal
with colorado..
karreemofwheat - January 29, 2012
I wasn't going to count on that one,
I’d like to see him make the roster but don’t see it happening.
MDBuc - January 29, 2012
You guys are not getting a lot of sympathy from those of us who remember Steve Blass’ debut.
crusty - January 28, 2012
It’s not like it was in my day.
WTM - January 28, 2012
Wow, you must be REALLY OLD!!!
SuperBaes - January 29, 2012
Nice to hear some good things about
Harold Ramirez even if he’s still raw.
Sounds like a Corner Outfielder due to his arm strength or can that be improved?
The Nunez report at least says that he’s a good fielder. I suppose he can sit on our bench while Barmes plays short and start occasionally. Hopefully his bat progresses a little to be better than Barmes but not holding out too much hope.
lfhlaw - January 29, 2012
Ramirez’s eventual position probably depends on how his body fills out as he ages. Based on what I’ve read, though, it sounds like he’s more likely to end up as a corner guy.
Vlad - January 29, 2012 via mobile
The first MLB player younger than me
was Tim Raines. The last active player who was older was Julio Franco
Brian Cartwright - January 29, 2012
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