Mike Newman Prospects Chat – 2/8/13





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Matt
11 years ago

What is Brett Pill’s ceiling? Does he get enough AB’s out of the DH spot this year to be useful?

Samurai Jack
11 years ago
Reply to  Matt

Pill’s ceiling is .300/.380/.475 with plus defense at shortstop. The biggest question is if he can find time to play with a stacked infield and early reports indicate he will start the year in AAA. It’s not the worst thing to delay service time with a legit top 3 overall prospect, though.

Ryan Gosling
11 years ago
Reply to  Matt

Pill has the tools, specifically one 80 tool, to become a star. He showed some contact issues in the Low A but he has enough patience to draw walks. If he can show better pitch recognition he might become a plus hitter. Either way his 80 power is extremely impressive. He might not stick at third base long-term and some scouts see him as a corner outfielder where he can show off his plus arm strength.