Mets Top Prospects: Prospects #21-30

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21. Zach Dotson| SP | HS | Age – 19 | Drafted – 13th Round 2009 (C)

Big projecteble lefty prep lefty taken in this year’s draft and one of the few over slot picks by the Mets.  Already has a good enough fastball just needs to refine his change-up.  Very althetic and is my sleeper pick for 2010.

Perfect World Projection – #3 starter

More Likely Outcome – #4/5 starter

NO STATS

22. Dillon Gee  | SP | AAA | Age – 24 | Drafted – 21st Round 2007 (C)

Gee is no fireballer, but he knows how to pitch and get things done with superb command. I thought he had a shot to pitch on the Mets last year and then he got injured and that all went down the drawn.  If he has a successful campaign early in AAA he has a shot to come up later during the year.

Perfect World Projection – #4 starter

More Likely Outcome – #5 starter/Middle relief

23. Brant Rustich | SP | HiA | Age – 25 | Drafted – 2nd Round 2007 (C)

Huge guy standing 6’6 230 lbs with the stuff to go along with it. His big size and big stuff have provided good results when healthy.  The problem is he is always hurt.  This is going to be a crucial year in his development as a prospect. My advice is move him back to the pen full time.

Perfect World Projection – Top Set-Up man/Closer

More Likely Outcome – Middle relief

24. Zach Lutz | 3B | HiA | Age – 23 | Drafted – 5th Round 2007 (C)

Just a professional hitter.  He knows what he is doing with a compact swing, but can’t play much defense. Think of him as a Daniel Murphy type of player (although I think he has a better shot to stick at 3rd than Murph).

Perfect World Projection – Solid Regular

More Likely Outcome – Role player/great pinch hitter

25. Aderlin Rodriguez | 3B | GCL | Age – 18 | Drafted – IFA 2008 (C)

The Mets big international free agent signing of 2008.  He has filled out a bit more than other Latin signees at 210 lbs and already has shown good power.  He has been an absolute pitcher in the field, but was also recovering from a broken wrist so we will see if that had anything to do with it next year.

Perfect World Projection – All-Star 3rd baseman

More Likely Outcome – MLB player

26. Jordany Valdespin | 2B | LoA | Age – 22 | Drafted – IFA 2007 (C)

All tools right now,  Valdespin has a world of talent but got into some of the field trouble that caused the Mets to suspend him several times and have him seem to “disappear”.  He has good speed and has shown a decent amount of pop.

Perfect World Projection – MLB 2nd baseman

More Likely Outcome – MLB role player

27. Tobi Stoner | SP | MLB | Age – 25 | Drafted – 16th round 2006 (C)

Start who gets away with fringe stuff at best.  What he is able to do well is incorporate a 4 pitch arsenal that he can throw for strikes.  If he can refine his curve or slider a little more he has a shot to stick as a starter.

Perfect World Projection – #5 starter innings eater

More Likely Outcome – Middle relief

28. Robbie Shields | SS | SSA | Age – 22 | Drafted– 2nd round 2009 (C)

Was highly regarded after his sophomore season, but fell down some draft boards after a subpar junior season.  Was terrible in Brooklyn, but he still has good tools and I thought he looked better in Brooklyn then his stats will lead you to believe.  He would rank higher if not for Tommy John surgery which could make the predicted move off of short come sooner rather than later.

Perfect World Projection – MLB starting shortstop

More Likely Outcome – Bench player

29. Eduardo Aldama | SP | Rk | Age – 20 | Drafted – IFA 2006 (C)

Young Latin player with a live arm was fairly successful in Kingsport.  He strikes out a lot of batters and maintains a nice GB% giving him a great combo of K’s and GBs..  Serious sleeper for 2010.

Perfect World Projection – #3 starter

More Likely Outcome – Middle relief

30. Carlos Guzman | RF | AA | Age – 23 | Drafted – UFA 2006 (C)

Very underrated prospect.  He is a New York boy who went undrafted, but has done nothing but hit since he signed with the Mets.  A big kid with great power numbers for the FSL.  Hopefully he doesn’t go the Brahiam Moldonado route and take five steps back this season.

Perfect World Projection – MLB outfielder

More Likely Outcome – 4th outfielder/AAAA player

Related posts:

1. Mets Top Prospects: Prospects #41-50
2. Mets Top Prospects: Prospects #31-40
3. Mets Top 50 Prospects: Prospects 11-20
4. 2011 Top 50 Prospects: Prospects 21-30
5. Mets Top 50 Prospects: Prospects 1-10