2106 Los Angeles Angels Top Prospects

10. Luis Fornaris, RP

2106 Value: 61/79 | Drafted: 2105 (Angels) – 3rd Round, 73rd Overall

Projected Build: 76 Con, 64 Pow, 79 Mov | FV: 40

 

His projected build is nothing impressive, but I think he can beat those projections. Reliever progression can do some interesting things, so I would not be surprised to see him with 80+ control and movement. Obviously, that’s the hope, but even if he stops at his projection, I’d still use him with that build.

 

09. Tim Widdicombe, SP

2106 Value: 71/82 | Drafted: 2105 (Angels) – 3rd Round, 72nd Overall

Projected Build: 77 Con, 68 Pow, 87 Mov | FV: 45

 

His development has gone alright so far. There’s been nothing to get real excited about, but nothing to sour on him either. He’s clearly a movement build, but even with subpar control, I think he can be bottom of the rotation material if he can keep his home runs low.

 

08. Osmart Lenehan, RF

2106 Value: 72/87 | Drafted: 2105 (Angels) – 2nd Round, 38th Overall

Projected Build: 87 Con, 81 Pow, 80 Eye | 70 Spd, 80 Def | FV: 45

 

Much like Widdicombe, Lenehan hasn’t done much to excite you (or disappoint you). He should end up with solid contact for sure. The question I have is where will his power wind up? It makes sense for his contact to widen the gap, but if his power can get to the mid 80s, I think he can be a solid corner outfield option.

 

07. Greg Howrigon, CF

2106 Value: 73/81 | Drafted: 2104 (Braves) – 2nd Round, 44th Overall

Projected Build: 83 Con, 72 Pow, 80 Eye | 88 Spd, 85 Def | FV: 45

 

Clearly his speed carries his value, but will he be good enough to start? His bat looks to be decent at-best. However, he is a switch hitter and helps maximize his speed by walking to a solid clip. If he gets to those vitals, offensively, he’ll get a chance to start.

 

06. Brad Watkins, SS

2106 Value: 78/81 | Drafted: 2102 (Indians) – 2nd Round, 57th Overall

Projected Build: 74 Con, 74 Pow , 72 Eye | 79 Spd , 90 Def | FV: 50

 

His offense looks bleak and he’s not very fast. That’s something that might lead you to believe that he’s not starter worthy. However, as a lefty bat, he has +3 splits vs RHP and has elite range defensively. It’s true that he won’t be the prettiest SS in the league, but I think he’s a recipe for success in the Mogul world.

 

05. Jason Davenport, LF/RF

2106 Value: 73/93 | Drafted: 2105 (Angels) – 2nd Round, 33rd Overall

Projected Build: 89 Con, 80 Pow, 83 Eye | 84 Spd, 84 Def | FV: 50

 

I took a chance on taking him so early in the second round. He had more of a contact build without great SB speed and had a less-than-ideal fielding vital. However, after seeing his first aging drop makes me think that I could have a very good one. I would not be surprised to see his contact shoot up there (possibly into the mid 90s). Maybe I’m dreaming, but even just low 90s contact with 80s power and eye to go along with 80s speed, range, and arm will make him a very reliable player.

 

04. Nelson Reinoso, 2B/SS

2106 Value:  76/87 | Drafted: 2103 (Expos) – 2nd Round, 52nd Overall

Projected Build: 89 Con, 74 Pow, 82 Eye | 79 Spd, 90 Def | FV: 50

 

I had been after Reinoso for awhile and was very pleased (and surprised) when I was able to reel him in last season. Despite projecting to have good contact, I do wonder just how productive he’ll be at the plate. I think he’ll be serviceable, but still underperform his upper 80s contact. His value is clearly in the field and, paired with Watkins, will make a great double play duo.

 

03. Manny Mezgar, C

2106 Value: 79/86 | Drafted: 2099 (Marlins) – 1st Round, 14th Overall

Projected Build: 87 Con, 76 Pow, 84 Eye | 69 Spd, 86 Def| FV: 55

 

With Aaron Jordan dealt, Mezgar finally has a clear path to play in 2107. I think he’ll carry the same type of production as Jordan in the batter’s box and behind the dish (.750 OPS, 30% CS). Being a lefty is another bonus as there’s  a chance that his contact could develop to 90+ vs RHP and it creates a natural platoon.

 

02. James MacCammon, SP

2106 Value: 65/92 | Drafted: 2105 (Angels) – 1st Round, 4th Overall

Projected Build: 82 Con, 87 Pow, 90 Mov | FV: 55

 

Projection-wise, he seems to have taken a small step back. However, I know he has plenty of time to develop and that there’s time to look like the 85/90/90+ guy that he looked on draft day. Still, I think he’d be a guy who would be pretty attractive if he were draft eligible at 20 years old next season. It’s tough to convincingly say that he’ll be an Ace, but that kind of projected build has shown to be successful and he can reside as a #2 or #3 SP just fine.

 

01. Aaron Capes, SP

2106 Value: 73/93 | Drafted: 2106 (Angels) – 1st Round, 6th Overall

Projected Build: 82 Con, 90 Pow, 91 Mov | FV: 60

 

He took an incredible (and unexpected) jump this season. If he continues developing anywhere close to like he did in 2106, he could see time in the rotation by the end of 2109, if not 2108. He’s basically the left-handed build of MacCammon with a slightly better outlook and two years younger. While it’d be great if Capes had a better ground ball rate, I can’t be sad about the power + movement combo that he should possess.