Since I don't have Baseball America's handbook with their organization top 30 lists, I used another good source for prospect analysis, John Sickels at Minor League Ball. I made a list of every prospect he named for each parent club with a Cal League affiliate and what level they're currently at. When they're assigned to the Cal League, they'll be in the update. I follow the transactions pretty well, so I shouldn't end up missing anybody. I'll update the pitcher tracker every other week. Next week, the hitter tracker will debut and that will be updated every other week, so there's going to be a new edition every Friday. I'll take about five or so guys that are hot, five or so guys that are cold and list players not on the chart as on the radar. With that in mind, here's the table with stats prior to the 4/30 games.
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Kenley Jansen, IE: A converted catcher, Kenley Jansen has gotten quite a bit of hype from fans. So far, he has lived up to it. He has a live arm, but there were questions about whether or not he'd be able to throw strikes. With a BB/9 of 1.84, he has done fine so far.
Juan Nicasio, MOD: Juan Nicasio was a bit of a sleeper coming into the year, but if he keeps pitching like this, Rockies fans will want to get familiar with him. Although he's a bit old for his level, Nicasio has dominated Cal League hitters, showing nice command and good stuff. Because of his age, he could see some AA innings if the Rockies are feeling aggressive.
Will Smith, RC: Northgate, Georgia born and raised, Will Smith has more than held his own as a 20 year old in High A. His walk rate is better than average, which is in line with the rest of his career so far. He hasn't allowed many hits either.
Eric Surkamp, SJ: After striking out 12 and dominating High Desert to clinch the league championship last season, Eric Surkamp is back in San Jose for another go, and he's not particularly old for the level either. His strikeout rate is down so far this year, but it's still early.
Craig Westcott, SJ: Some other guys have a better rate stat or two this season, but Craig Westcott hasn't allowed a run yet this season, and that merits mentioning. Westcott is already 24 years old, so if he keeps up his hot start, he could be promoted to Richmond very soon.
Not Hot
Kennil Gomez, BAK: Bakersfield has gotten some solid pitching this season, but Kennil Gomez has not been a part of it. He has a lot of upside, but he hasn't shown it at all in 2010. He could start to improve on the early results by walking fewer batters.
Brad Dydalewicz, LAN: In a rotation that has a number of young pitchers with upside, Brad Dydalewicz entered 2010 a notch below a guy like Ross Seaton. In the early going, Dydalewicz has struggled getting outs, and his strikeout rate hasn't really improved over 2009's.
Aaron King, SJ: Once Aaron King improves his command, he should be fine, but right now it just isn't there. King is the young guy in a San Jose rotation that has some older players, so he'll have plenty of time to work out his issues.
Leandro Cespedes, LAN: Right now, Leandro Cespedes has an incredibly fluky home run rate, so once that comes down, he'll be out of the not hot list. He'll need to improve his hit and walk rates, but he's striking guys out at a pretty good clip.
Kyle Nicholson, SJ: It's a bit odd that one of the league's better teams has two guys in this section, but here we are. Kyle Nicholson has shown pretty good command, but he's giving up a lot of hits in the early going.
Injured
Maikel Cleto, HD: Last pitched on 4/15... Spent time on the DL last year with back issues, but I haven't seen what put him out this time...
Chris Fetter, LE: Last pitched on 4/26... Injury listed as a sprained elbow...
Ari Ronick, SJ: Last pitched on 4/16... Had elbow surgery during college career, but I haven't seen what put him out this time...
Moved on
Cole St. Clair, IE: Promoted to AA Chattanooga after pitching effectively out of Inland Empire's bullpen...
Pil Joon Jang, RC: Sent back to extended Spring Training after making a spot start...
Josh Collmenter, VIS: Promoted to AAA Reno after they had a couple pitchers called up to the Diamondbacks...
On the radar
Ryan Cook, VIS
Bryan Woodall, VIS
Shawn Haviland, STO
Robert Fish, STO
Ethan Hollingsworth, MOD
Rob Scahill, MOD
Kurt Yacko, MOD
Edwin Walker, LAN
Anthony Bass, LE
Bobby LaFromboise, HD
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