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I like this kid more and more each time. The future is bright.

Adam Brett Walker II - Minneapolis TV News Interview
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That being said: The Kernels would have 5 guys with over 100+ RBI and 20+ HRs with the above rationale:
Harrison 27 HRs & 101 RBI
Polanco 40 Doubles & 131 RBI
Buxton (See above)
Hicks 20 HRs /...

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According to the Kernels website: Duffy pitches tonight (Friday) and Berrios pitches tomorrow (Saturday) and Tomshaw pitches on Sunday - with Lee again Monday. That seems to be the correct...

Romy was lights out last year in ETown. He was hands down the leading MVP candidate for the league before his injury in July. He has the "it" for sure and just needs to find it. I wouldn't give up...

For those of you who didn't know - Adam Brett Walker II was a 2nd Team All American at 1B in several (4+) major publications (including Baseball America). I believe he is destined for RF in his...

I like your thinking. How about an outfield of Walker RF - Buxton CF - and JU teammate Murphy in LF in Ft. Myers for the rest of 2013 or J.D. Williams in LF with Murphy as 4th outfielder. I'm...

We are roughly quarter of the way thru the season (34 games in).

If Walker were to stay in Cedar Rapids and produce as he is, for an entire season: 36 HRs / 40 DBLs / 16 Triples / 160 RBI / .300+...

I agree with Seth. No rush and he needs to just stay consistent until it's time. My question is who will they move throughout system? Especially with the draft approaching prior to all star...

[QUOTE=Seth Stohs;110822]Can a 3rd round pick who was a terrific college hitter really be a "sleeper" prospect though? :)

I agree on most teams, but Walker is probably prospect #7 on his own team...

There are just so many quality hitting prospects on that Cedar Rapids team. My favorite as always, and pre-season surprise / sleeper prospect is still Adam Brett Walker:
Midwest League Rankings:...

Adam Brett Walker II - Leads the Kernels & Midwest League in Home Runs (7) & RBIs (33). But did you know that he leads the Kernels in Triples (4) and is 2nd in the Midwest League in Triples as well....

This is the kind of thinking that got people Correia bashing this winter. I want to say for the record: I liked the signing and told everyone to give him a chance. 12 wins last year is 12 wins. ...

I believe that our coaches at the minor league level are excellent and can do wonders with Manaea (Meyer is now considered the future ACE). He had flaws coming out of college and went in 20th+...

The kid is only 21 years old. He won't be 22 until late October. What's the rush. If he makes it to the Show at 25 instead of 24 will that be so bad. He was one of the 5 youngest college players...

Isn't Cedar Rapids off today? I think you meant someone else from Miracle (Not Hicks = CR)

I agree with Harrison. Everyone talked about his power potential and he has made me a believer. He should have 6 HRs. Polanco was always a star in waiting for me. So smooth.

If those guys...

Seth
Great article and excellent assessments. Which 3 of the prospects has surprised you the most so far this year (positive or negative) and which 3 prospects have the greatest chance to move up a...

How about those Kernels as far as prospects are concerned. Travis Harrison with his 5th HR (should be 6 with grand slam / single :) )and 3 RBIs - Dalton HIcks (underrated) went 4 for 5 - and Adam...

I would like:
Manaea (LHP) 1st Round
Anderson (RHP) 2nd Round
That would provide possibly 2 starting pitchers for the future or some needed trade bait if we need a middle infielder or catcher in...

Who are our steals in the draft? or International signees? Who are some of the other prospects who aren't (your usual suspects / Top Signees) that round out this amazing jump in the system? ...

He was the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) District Player of the Year Award in 2011. He won over college players from the following states: District III: Kentucky,...

No Doubt, but I think he has a little more versatility than Ortiz. A better athlete and better looking speciman at same age. As far as levels and expectations (That's up to management - not fans) ...

Production wins championships & make up

kab21 - I agree that Walker is not worthy of Top 10 Prospect status. I also don't care if a prospect makes his MLB debut at 23 or 25 years old. However long it takes to get the job done once you...

Walker was one of the youngest college players in the draft last year, so I wouldn't be in a rush to promote him. The average age for the MWL is 21 anyway. He won't be 21 until after instructionals...