Best of #Top100Prospects Twitter chat
Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum answer questions from fans
Matt Castello
After revealing the top 10 prospects at each position over the course of two weeks, MLBPipeline.com unveiled its Top 100 Prospects list on Friday.
On Monday, the authors of those lists -- Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum -- answered questions on Twitter during an hour-long Q&A.
Below are some of the highlights from the chat. The complete compilation of questions and answers can be found by searching the hashtag #Top100Prospects on Twitter.
Callis' Crush
Does Underwood or Cease have TOR potential or are both 3/4s @jimcallisMLB #Cubs
— “Broke man broke man, yea thats me” (@drocthekid) February 1, 2016
Both Underwood & Cease have that upside. Look for Cease on #Top100Prospects list in future, maybe by midseason @Cubs https://t.co/jfzRCJ8xeI
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) February 1, 2016
Jonathan, who likes Cease better? @jimcallisMLB or Dylan's own family? @JonathanMayo #Cubs, I'm going with Jim.
— Born on Third (@BornOnThirdCubs) February 1, 2016
Think the family sent Jim a Cease-and-desist order. I'll be here all week #Top100Prospects https://t.co/ELzrNUX6m4
— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) February 1, 2016
Prospects from the 2015 Draft
That's a clown question, bro (@Bharper3407 hope you don't mind me borrowing). #Top100Prospects https://t.co/yC66EhY8df
— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) February 1, 2016
Andrew Benintendi is first guy who comes to mind for me. @RedSox #Top100Prospects https://t.co/VAtgAu63AH
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) February 1, 2016
@JonathanMayo @jimcallisMLB What % chance do you give Ian Happ of sticking at 2B? #Top100Prospects
— Steven Abootman (@AbootmanSteven) February 1, 2016
Athletic but not INF for me. Maybe 10%? Happ & Schwarber are OFs, can hit enough for there. @Cubs #Top100Prospects https://t.co/2EcjY7bwJD
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) February 1, 2016
I say 10-15 pct. #Top100Prospects https://t.co/QU6GBOuCs1
— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) February 1, 2016
Just Missed
@MLBPipeline @jimcallisMLB @JonathanMayo @GoldenSombrero Which Braves prospects could make the jump soon in to the top 100? #Top100Prospects
— Eric Cole (@leprekhan) February 1, 2016
Riley, Touki next up. #Top100Prospects https://t.co/qDZXDA63NQ
— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) February 1, 2016
@MLBPipeline @jimcallisMLB @JonathanMayo @GoldenSombrero Were any other Pirates considered for, or just missed the top 100? #Top100Prospects
— John Dreker (@JohnDreker) February 1, 2016
Harold Ramirez and Ke'Bryan Hayes are close. #Top100Prospects https://t.co/YnILIyFS6Q
— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) February 1, 2016
@MLBPipeline @jimcallisMLB @JonathanMayo @GoldenSombrero How far off your list was Reynaldo Lopez? #Top100Prospects
— Scherzer's Blue Eye (@OneBrightBlue1) February 1, 2016
He wasn't far off. Received a vote for the #Top100Prospects. https://t.co/3Tia4ypVVD
— Mike Rosenbaum (@GoldenSombrero) February 1, 2016
Looking ahead
2nd half of 2016 if he carries over his 2nd half of '15 to this year. #Top100Prospects https://t.co/GFjgD6kxm1
— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) February 1, 2016
#Top100Prospects Which of Alex Jackson, Nick Gordon or Tyler Kolek ranks highest on this list a year from now?
— Stephen Josiah (@StephenJosiah13) February 1, 2016
Gordon. Playing a premium position gives him considerable advantage in rankings. #Top100Prospects https://t.co/KBFSME6tad
— Mike Rosenbaum (@GoldenSombrero) February 1, 2016
@jimcallisMLB @JonathanMayo @GoldenSombrero #Top100Propsects How close is Bubba starling from being a top 100 prospect? Can he pan out?
— Harrison Potrzeba (@Harry_PaChubBa) February 1, 2016
Not close, but Starling made strides in 2015. I think he winds up a good fourth OF. @Royals #Top100Prospects https://t.co/h64c4ykvdx
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) February 1, 2016
@JonathanMayo For #Padres, who is just on the outside of the #Top100Prospects and looking in? Thanks!
— jgaepi (@jgaepi) February 1, 2016
Wasn't close to cracking #Top100Prospects, but Ruddy Giron is a dude to watch in that system. https://t.co/pB9NV2f4rs
— Mike Rosenbaum (@GoldenSombrero) February 1, 2016
@JonathanMayo @MLBPipeline #Top100Prospects Honeywell....I really like this kid. Number 2 potential? Does he get a call for 2017?
— Steve Ruder (@SteveRuder71) February 1, 2016
A lot to like, but, realistically, he's prob more of a 3/4. ETA depends on dev. in high minors. #Top100Prospects https://t.co/Wxi8BBWt1N
— Mike Rosenbaum (@GoldenSombrero) February 1, 2016
@MLBPipeline #Top100Prospects what is stephenson's role going to be this year with the reds?
— Rob Warendorf (@robwarendorf) February 1, 2016
Really depends on his FB command. If that improves, he could succeed in either SP/RP role. #Top100Prospects https://t.co/CKOmwEsBEj
— Mike Rosenbaum (@GoldenSombrero) February 1, 2016
I think there will be more power. If not, a Loney-like floor is still quite good, and valuable. #Top100Prospects https://t.co/3Tkz5KLXub
— Mike Rosenbaum (@GoldenSombrero) February 1, 2016
@JonathanMayo @jimcallisMLB @MLBPipeline #Top100Prospects Do you think Winker is ready for regular playing time in the Reds outfield?
— Rays Stats (@RaysMetrics) February 1, 2016
I'd give him 2 months in Triple-A. He'll hit his way up there. #Top100Prospects https://t.co/2A3vuMlGGG
— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) February 1, 2016
Floor/Ceiling Inquiries
Brinson best ceiling, Mazara best floor, Reyes second in both categories. @Rangers @Cardinals #Top100Prospects https://t.co/t7uP3GW6Ww
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) February 1, 2016
@jimcallisMLB @JonathanMayo @GoldenSombrero what type of ceiling does Victor Robles have? Could he be a top 10 prospect in a year or two?
— Chris (@NYYBaseball2) February 1, 2016
Huge, huge ceiling. Wishing we had ranked Robles higher. Yes, future top 10 is possible @Nationals #Top100Prospects https://t.co/Qli06cfJeg
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) February 1, 2016