15 of 19 GMs polled name Alex Reyes no. 1 pitching prospect

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15 of 19 GMs polled name Alex Reyes no. 1 pitching prospect

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http://m.mlb.com/news/article/212680084 ... d=tw_share

Who is the best pitching prospect?
Alex Reyes, Cardinals -- 15
Tyler Glasnow, Pirates -- 3
Lucas Giolito, White Sox -- 1

This one was a rout, with Reyes, the Cardinals' top prospect receiving 15 of the 19 votes cast. Like with Benintendi, Reyes' success in the big leagues undoubtedly played a part, but it was really more about the belief that he, more than anyone, has the greatest chance to be a future ace.

"I think this one is WAY easier," said the pro scouting director who didn't think there was a slam-dunk candidate among the hitters. "I don't even know who else is a candidate. Reyes has the best combo of stuff and results with the stuff."

"He combines top-of-scale velocity with two plus secondary pitches and improving command, and the durable frame gives me confidence that he'll hold up in a frontline role," an AL GM said. "The elite arsenal and consistent track record of swing-and-miss puts him at the top of the group."

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That's some high praise.

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lol i bet i know who picked giolito

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Pitchers and catchers can't get here soon enough.

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Seems very heavily weighted towards last years performance. Not saying that it shouldn't be a factor, but seemed to sway everyone's evaluation. I wonder how much of a benefit it was for Reyes to start in the pen before moving to the rotation. Much easier to get confidence and get on a roll when you are just firing fastballs at 100% effort for an inning or 2 than working your way through a lineup.

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Farewell Friends wrote:That's some high praise.
I think you mean

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I'm now imagining Reyes on his way to have a threesome with the Declaration Of Independence.

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