Sissach Frogs Top Prospects: Pre-Season 2021

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The following are the top MiLB eligible prospects entering the 2021 season for The Frogs.

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Top-10

#1 - Wander Franco, TB MI
Wander Franco is the #1 prospect in baseball for the second straight year, so it's only natural that he slides into the #1 slot for The Frogs. Not much more to say that hasn't already been said about him. Franco is the first of three top-10 prospects left over from the old regime. The MI position is wide open for this club, so Franco should have plenty of opportunities to contribute as soon as he's called up to the big leagues.

#2 - Randy Arozarena, TB OF
Randy Arozarena is the second of three top-10 prospect that was brought in the move. Of the three, Arozarena is the most likely to contribute right away as he made the most his debut late last season, hitting .281 and slapping 7 HR in 23 games. What was more impressive was his post season run, where he exploded onto the scene, hitting .377 with 10 HR and driving in 14 RBIs. The Frogs plan on building the outfield around Arozarena.

#3 - Casey Mize, DET SP
Rounding out the top-3, Mize is the third top-10 prospect brought over from Springfield, and The Frogs hope that he can fill the void left after trading away Corbin Burnes this offseason. Like Franco, Mize will be given the opportunity to start for this club as soon as he's on the major league roster.

#4 Asa Lacy, KC SP

#5 - Leody Taveras, TEX OF
Leory Taveras is the third of four top-10 prospects acquired in the Burnes/DSmith trade. Taveras made his MLB debut in 2020, and should have an opportunity to start for the Rangers & The Frogs in 2021. The Frogs management hopes Taveras can slide in next to Arozarena in the outfield and form a young core to build around with Nick Senzel.

#6 - Joey Bart, SF C
Joey Bart was the centerpiece of a trade this offseason with division rivals, the Diablos. While catcher prospects should be discounted to a certain degree, The Frogs management believe Bart has the makeup of a very special player, and have him locked in as the catcher of the future for this organization. It remains to be seen if he still is the heir apparent to Buster Posey in San Fransisco, but it's only a matter of time until he's entrenched as one of the better major league catchers. We believe he'll be a major contributor in 2022/2023 after struggling in 2020.

#7 - Geraldo Perdomo, ARI MI
Geraldo Perdomo was acquired in the 2021 offseason as the main piece in return for Mike Moustakas. Ideally, Perdomo will slide in next to Wander as The Frogs #2 MI, but could end up being depth at the position or used in the utility role depending on how far his offensive tools progress. Perdomo could be called up the the major league roster as soon as 2022 for The Frogs, but we don't anticipate him being a major contributor until 2023 or 2024.

#8 - Garrett Crochet, CWS P
Another key piece in the Burnes/DSmith trade, Garrett Crochet was high on The Frogs 2021 draft board and management was thrilled to have him included in the deal. Crochet has star potential as either a starter or closer in the league, and The Frogs will be happy no matter where he ends up. He's included in the 2021 plans for The Frogs assuming he returns strong from injury.

#9 - Jarren Duran, BOS OF
Jarren Duran joined The Frogs via a trade with the Blue Sox in return for shipping off star closer, Josh Hader. When the Benintendi trade news started breaking, The Frogs were hopeful it would push up Duran's path to the majors, but with Boston adding Franchy Cordero, it's probably a wash for Duran's timeline. Short term, we should see Durna's first taste of the major league at some point in 2021, but long term Duran is penciled in as the first option in the outfield if any of Arozarena, Taveras or Senzel should falter.

#10 - Dane Dunning, TEX SP
Dane Dunning was a trade target from the moment ownership took over, and they recently landed him as apart of a package in return for ERod, CMart & others. Dunning probably projects as a mid-rotation starter, but will have plenty of opportunity to reach his ceiling in the majors. Dunning will slide in beside Paddack, Mize, & McKay as the 3rd/4th long term starter in The Frogs rotation.

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#11 - Kody Hoese, LAD CI
Another piece from the Burnes/DSmith trade with the Diablos, Kody Hoese is the best corner infielder in The Frogs farm system. Management believes Hoese can develop into a starting CI for The Frogs, but at worst he'll be someone that can earn time in the utility role. His timing will be dependent upon how quickly he moves through the Dodgers farm system and what players block his path.

#12 Lewin Diaz, MIA CI
Lewin Diaz is the fourth member on this list brought over from Springfield, and was considered for a spot in our top-10. Diaz is a player the Frogs expect to see playing time as early as 2021 and could develop into an everyday starter for them at one of the corner infield spots - ideally along side Kody Hoese.

#13 - Brendan McKay, TB SP
Brendan McKay was the first player acquired after new ownership came in, and was the main piece in return for the fourth overall pick in the 2021 draft. McKay was a favorite college prospect out of UoL, and ownership is excited to see if he's able to stick in The Frogs rotation moving forward. There is some injury concern with McKay, but we should learn quickly whether or not he's able to be effective after shoulder surgery.

#14 Tyler Soderstrom, OAK C/CI/OF
This ownership group was thrilled to see Tyler Soderstrom, the first player ever drafted by The Frogs, still on the board at 29 in this years FYPD. Being listed as a catcher probably helped Soderstrom fly under the radar in this deep draft class, but there is already talk of him potentially moving to 1st or one of the corner outfield spots. The Frogs feel like they have a potential star in the making no matter the position Soderstrom ends up long term.

#15 Maximo Acosta, TEX MI
Really the third piece in return for the 1.04 in this years FYPD, Maximo Acosta is potentially the player with the highest upside in this second tier. Acosta will take some time to develop, before becoming an impact player for this club, but with MI's like Franco & Perdomo (amongst others) ahead of him, The Frogs can wait on his development for a while or move him when the team is in a place where they can compete.

#16 Brice Turang, MIL MI
The second piece in the Rosario/Knebel, Brice Turang is a personal favorite for this ownership group with a strong hit tool and patience at the plate. The Frogs expect him to be an on-base machine when he reaches the major leagues. Though his power leaves much to be desired, if he can develop even average power, he could develop into a major contributor for this team.

#17 Jackson Rutledge, WAS SP
When trading away Corbin Burnes, it was important to try to get a top pitching prospect back in return, and The Frogs got that in Jackson Rutledge. Management feels like Rutledge is a guy they can pencil into a rotation spot in a couple of years alongside the two starters listed in the top-10 (Mize & McKay). 

#18 Jordan Walker, STL CI
The second of three second round picks this year, Jordan Walker was someone The Frogs were initially targeting at #29 until Soderstrom fell. Walker has major power and if he can improve his hitting tool, could develop into a middle of the order power hitter. Walker is a number of years away, but someone The Frogs will keep a close eye on.

#19 Miguel Hiraldo, TOR CI

#20 Tanner Burns, CLE SP
The final second round pick by The Frogs, Tanner Burnes fits the mold The Frogs look for in FYPD starting pitchers - college pitcher with solid offerings and a high aptitude. That, along with Cleveland's track record for developing pitchers, give The Frogs a lot of optimism that Burns could develop into a rotational piece for them down the road.

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#21 Sam Huff, TEX C/CI
The second prospect included in the package from the Blue Sox for Josh Hader, Sam Huff's power leaves this ownership group drooling. In general, The Frogs value hitting over power, but Huff has the potential to be a star if he can improve his pitch recognition. Huff's offense would give him massive upside if he sticks at catcher, but a move to 1st Base wouldn't be totally surprising.

#22 Luis Toribio, SF CI


#23 Jordan Westburg, BAL MI


#24 Wilderd Patino


#25 Miguel Vargas


#26 Daniel Johnson


#27 Antoine Kelly


#28 Jhon Diaz


#29 Dax Fulton


#30 Miguel Yajure

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#31 Chris McMahon
#32 Terrin Vavra
#33 Ian Seymour
#34 Jairo Solis
#35 Yerry Rodriguez
#36 Ryan McKenna
#37 Osiel Rodriguez
#38 Demarcus Evans
#39 Jimmy Lambert
#40 Drew Romo

#41Gerardo Carrillo
#42 Starlyn Castillo
#43 Brandon Bielak
#44 Yeison Santana
#45 Luken Baker

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