24.) Brock Holt--2B/SS--23: Holt was on the verge of a breakout season (he still had a solid debut in 2009) in 2010 with Bradenton before he went down with a season ending injury. Before the injury, he was hitting an outstanding .351 with an .848 OPS in 194 at bats. This was coming after he skipped over low-A and only had a half season with State College following his selection in the 9th round of the draft. He followed his great stint in Bradenton with his first full season as a pro, posting a good average (.288) at Altoona, but no power. Holt had 30 doubles, but that is pretty much the only power he will ever display. Most of his season was spent playing second base, but he still got some time at short. It is probable that his only future in the majors will be as a second baseman because of his lack of arm strength and range, which could be a problem considering Neil Walker may be in Pittsburgh for a long time. Holt should start next season in Indianapolis, with a slight chance of getting a call-up as a utility player.
OFP: 48 (Bench/Below Average Regular)
23.) Zack Dodson--LHP--20: Dodson was the 4th round pick in the 2009 draft, another pitcher prospect out of high school. He is listed at 6’2”, but we have met him and he seemed considerably shorter, but he can still throw his fastball in the 90-93 MPH range, and there’s a chance he can add some velocity moving forward. He has a pretty good curve but his control has gotten him into problems in the past. During the 2010 season, his BB/9 was at 4.2, which is way too high, but he saw that number improve to 2.1 this year. Along with his improved walk totals, Dodson also had a spectacular year at West Virginia. He had a 2.56 ERA, but was only able to make 13 starts due to a hand injury. He will start next season in the Bradenton rotation.
23.) Zack Dodson--LHP--20: Dodson was the 4th round pick in the 2009 draft, another pitcher prospect out of high school. He is listed at 6’2”, but we have met him and he seemed considerably shorter, but he can still throw his fastball in the 90-93 MPH range, and there’s a chance he can add some velocity moving forward. He has a pretty good curve but his control has gotten him into problems in the past. During the 2010 season, his BB/9 was at 4.2, which is way too high, but he saw that number improve to 2.1 this year. Along with his improved walk totals, Dodson also had a spectacular year at West Virginia. He had a 2.56 ERA, but was only able to make 13 starts due to a hand injury. He will start next season in the Bradenton rotation.
OFP: 49 (Back of Rotation/Middle Reliever)
22.) Jose Osuna--OF/1B--18: The Pirates have a good amount of talented young players coming from the Gulf Coast League (Rookie League, mainly for players drafted out of high school and players from the Dominican and Venezuelan Summer Leagues), and Jose Osuna headlines that list. He is very young, but has great plate discipline, as his strikeouts barely exceeded his walks. Osuna has also displayed good power, leading the VSL in home runs as a 17 year-old in 2010, and hitting with a .511 slugging percentage in the GCL this season. He also raised his average by 80 points this year as he moved up a level, and this helped earn him the #5 ranking in Baseball America’s top prospects for the GCL. Osuna could start next season in State College or West Virginia, but it is more likely he starts in West Virginia so the organization can see how he adjusts to full season ball.
OFP: 52 (Solid, Everyday Regular)22.) Jose Osuna--OF/1B--18: The Pirates have a good amount of talented young players coming from the Gulf Coast League (Rookie League, mainly for players drafted out of high school and players from the Dominican and Venezuelan Summer Leagues), and Jose Osuna headlines that list. He is very young, but has great plate discipline, as his strikeouts barely exceeded his walks. Osuna has also displayed good power, leading the VSL in home runs as a 17 year-old in 2010, and hitting with a .511 slugging percentage in the GCL this season. He also raised his average by 80 points this year as he moved up a level, and this helped earn him the #5 ranking in Baseball America’s top prospects for the GCL. Osuna could start next season in State College or West Virginia, but it is more likely he starts in West Virginia so the organization can see how he adjusts to full season ball.
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