SeWAUttle Mariners Top 20 Prospects

We return from our brief hiatus to take a look at the Mariners farm system. As always, the top 20 is ranked after the jump, with individual prospect grades followed by general system commentary.

Seattle Mariners Top 20 Prospects

Grade: B
1.) Lucas French, LHP, SEA

Grade: B-
2.) Mark Rogers, RHP, MIL
3.) Enny Romero, LHP, TAM
4.) LJ Hoes, 2B, BAL
5.) Alex Liddi, 3B, SEA
6.) Francisco Peguero, OF, SF

Grade: C+
7.) Jorge Bucardo, RHP, SF
8.) Rafael Dolis, RHP, CHC
9.) Nate Tenbrink, 3B, SEA
10.) Leslie Anderson, OF, TAM

Grade: C
11.) Sean Black, RHP, NYY
12.) Matt Way, RHP, PHI
13.) Vinnie Catricala, 1B, SEA
14.) Jordan Shipers, LHP, SEA
15.) Greg Halman, OF, SEA
16.) Trevor Reckling, LHP, LAA
17.) Stephen Pryor, RHP, SEA
18.) Matt Cerione, OF, SEA
19.) Jarek Cunningham, 2B, PIT
20.) Miguel Gonzalez, C, CWS

System Commentary:
This is a generally weak system, with little impact and almost no depth. A lot of these prospects have one significant flaw that should limit them in the more advanced levels. Most notably, Alex Liddi, Francisco Peguero, Greg Halman, and Matt Cerione have terrible plate discipline, while pitchers Mark Rogers and Trevor Reckling have problems with control. As a result, some of my favorite prospects in the system have limited upside. LJ Hoes likely won't have enough power to carve out an everyday job once he gets to the majors, while Lucas French, Sean Black, and Matt Way all have back of the rotation ceilings. Overall, the Mariners have a disappointing system, and could use a fresh stock of draftees to replenish it.