Jurrangelo Cjintje, the #5 St. Louis Cardinals prospect, has sparked an intriguing debate. Some believe he could have beaten Joshua Baez but lost to Quinn Mathews. However, the recent prospect order confirms Cjintje's position. Here's the current ranking:
- JJ Wetherholt
- Liam Doyle
- Rainiel Rodriguez
- Quinn Mathews
- Jurrangelo Cjintje
- Joshua Baez
- Leonardo Bernal
- Jimmy Crooks
- Brandon Clarke
- Tink Hence
- Tekoah Roby
The 12th prospect is yet to be revealed, but it's a challenging task to predict. Meanwhile, let's dive into two polls comparing players:
Poll #1: Best 2025 Trade Deadline Pickups
- Nate Dohm, 23 - RHP: Impressive stats across levels, with strong K% and control. Scored highly in scouting for fastball and slider.
- Frank Ellisalt, 24 - RHP: Similar to Dohm, with a powerful fastball and slider. His command is a bit lower, but he's a strong contender.
- Mason Molina, 22 - LHP: Impressive across levels, with a balanced mix of fastball, slider, and curve. His changeup and command are standout features.
Poll #2: Recent Tommy John Recovery Pitchers
This poll compares three pitchers who recently underwent Tommy John surgery, along with a recent draft pick with no sample size. It's a tricky comparison, but here's a brief overview:
- Cade Crossland: A left-handed pitcher with a confusing stat line. He struck out batters but walked too many, and allowed a high number of runners to score. An intriguing prospect with underlying metrics and scouting potential.
- Andrew Dutkanych IV: A 7th-round pick from the 2024 draft, who had already undergone Tommy John surgery. He threw 17 innings and finished the year in Low A.
- Jacob Odle: A 14th-round pick from the 2023 draft, who missed the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. He threw 51 innings last season, averaging over 3 innings per start.
Stay tuned for more insights and polls as we uncover the #12 and #13 prospects!
