Article Revision: Tampa Bay Prospects 1 – 5

A quick update to part 1 of the Tampa Bay prospect list…I switched around the order of Desmond Jennings and Tim Beckham. Here is what I said for the reasoning of my change:

Switched Desmond Jennings (was No. 3, now is No. 2) and Tim Beckham (was No. 2, now is No. 3). My reasoning: both hitters are toolsy–Beckham with an advantage in power potential, Jennings with an advantage in speed. Both play premium defensive positions, though shortstop is the more valuable position. Jennings is a little bit better as a defender at his position. The biggest difference between the two is plate discipline. Jennings has it. His contact rate is solid and he walks often. Beckham doesn’t have that yet and I don’t think he’ll ever reach the level of Jennings’ discipline and patience. The fact that Jennings is closer to MLB ready and has been productive as a player is just another advantage. So with that, Jennings takes over the No. 2 spot for me.