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The more I hear about Chris Young, the more he sounds like a guy who has a chance to be special. I really like outfielders who can run and chase down balls.

 

Like Hunter, Crawford and the other that give the Sox fits.

 

enjoy.

 

8. BRANDON McCARTHY, rhp, Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox)

Age: 21 Ht: 6-7 Wt: 180 B-T: R-R Drafted/Signed: White Sox '02 (17)

 

 

W: 8

L: 5

ERA: 3.64

G: 15

SV: 0

IP: 94.0

H: 80

HR: 10

BB: 21

SO: 113

AVG: .232

The only pitcher to strike out more batters in the minors than Petit this season was McCarthy, who fanned 202 in 172 innings and actually pitched better after leaving Kannapolis. At 6-foot-7 and 180 pounds, McCarthy has some filling out to do physically and should gain velocity on his solid 90-93 mph fastball. It's already an effective pitch because he stays tall in his delivery, throws it downhill and puts it where he wants it.

 

"He was one of the elite guys for me because he could command the fastball, his curveball and his changeup," Joyce said. "His change was his third pitch, but it was effective because he knew how to use it. He knew how to use all his stuff, which was impressive."

 

15. CHRIS YOUNG, of, Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox)

Age: 21 Ht: 6-2 Wt: 170 B-T: R-R Drafted/Signed: White Sox '01 (16)

 

 

AB: 467

R: 83

H: 122

2B: 31

3B: 5

HR: 24

RBI: 56

BB: 67

SO: 146

SB: 31

CS: 9

AVG: .261

OBP: .365

SLG: .503

Young ranks behind Anderson because he's even more raw, but he probably has a higher ceiling. The question is whether his propensity for swinging and missing will keep him from reaching it. His 146 strikeouts ranked third in the league behind two other unrefined, multitooled outfielders: Greensboro's Jai Miller and Rome's Steve Doetsch.

 

Young still is growing into his 6-foot-2 frame, and his power is becoming his best tool. When he does make contact, it's loud, as he ranked third in the league with 60 extra-base hits. Cron compared Young to former White Sox farmhand Mike Cameron for his power-speed combination and his struggles to make contact.

 

"He's got plus tools across the board except for arm strength, though his arm has gotten a bit better," Cron said. "He's not afraid to go deep in counts, and that leads to a lot of strikeouts too. But he plays a great center field, he's a plus runner and he has plus power. That's three major league tools, and if he's an average hitter, you've got yourself a pretty good big league center fielder."

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I tried asking a question about why BMac was so low. Do you guys know if the guys ahead of him on this list are simply better prospects or did they not factor in BMac's domination of the Carolina League?

The second. He wasn't as completely dominating at Kanny and IIRC they poll managers, and I don't think McCarthy faced more than 1/3 or maybe half of the teams...

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6. Brandon McCarthy, 6'7" 200 Age: 21

 

Described as a blue-collar version of former White Sox righthander Jack McDowell, McCarthy doesn’t back down from anyone. Physically, he also resembles McDowell, with a 6-foot-7, 200-pound frame. His stature allows him to throw on a downward plane, and he repeats his delivery well.

 

“He’s got exceptional command for a tall guy,” Lovekamp said. “He creates such good angles and works down in the zone. Coming from as high as it does, the ball tends to get on you quickly and looks really small as it sinks down at you.”

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