The Angles feel lost to me. The Major League team has some famous players and arguably two of the best players ever to put on a uniform over the past five years. Yet, they finished 16 games below .500.
Most organizations with a weak Major League team are rebuilding. Therefore, their minor league system is strong. Unfortunately, that is not the case with the Angels. Their system is a bottom-five organization in the league. It’s just not pretty, and if I were a fan, extreme patience is the name of the game.
I’ll point you to three players I find intriguing. Caden Dana has the size and arsenal to pitch at the top of the rotation and is not talked about enough. Ben Joyce has a big arm and could be a Major League closer one day. And finally, Kevyn Castillo looks like he can really hit. He’s 18 and still in the DSL, but he’s one to watch. The rest? There’s talent, and some may develop into full-time regulars, but all have flaws, and I’m not sure there is a star in the bunch.
Prospect Snapshot
- Top Prospect: Nolan Schanuel
- Biggest Mover: Caden Dana
- Biggest Disappointment: David Calabrese
- Emerging Prospect: Kevyn Castillo
