Reese Havens Is Top Met on 2011 Project Prospect Rankings

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• Mr North Jersey February 7, 2011 at 4:36 pm

  I can’t say I am surprised to see them rank Havens where they did. If you recall they did an article about the top 10 sleeper hitters and Havens was #2 on that list. Here is an excerpt explaining why.

  2. Reese Havens – After a studly junior year at South Carolina, Havens was slowed by a quadriceps injury in 2009. He then got a late start to 2010 because of an oblique injury, which became a problem again in June and ended his season. Given how important the core is for all physical activities, Havens’ injury is a bit of a concern. But if he can regain his health, he could quickly surface as one of the top second basemen in the big leagues. He has crazy power to go along with above-average patience. Guys with as much athleticism and power as Havens don’t come around often.

  projectprospect.com/article/2011/01/03/10-sleeper-hitters

  By the way they also had Fernando Martinez ranked 6th on that list.
  • alwaysnextyear February 7, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    cross your fingers that he devoted all off season to a PT program focusing on core strength and flexibility. And Yoga would probably help.

    if he can just stay on the field, I think he will put up a huge ST (think Ike last year), and really push for a job after a couple months in the minors, if it takes that long (largely dependant on what the guys that win the 2B job do)
    • Mr North Jersey February 7, 2011 at 4:47 pm

      Fingers Crossed
• Bayonne Mets Fan February 7, 2011 at 4:53 pm

  Project Prospect sounds like they do a better job in the scouting department by taking into account not only how good a player can be but also considering what he can be at worst. Good job.
  • Mr North Jersey February 7, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    I agree. I especially like how they approach it.

    “While we travel thousands of miles every year to see hundreds of prospects with our own eyes, we also have put a lot of energy into exploring and understanding the intricacies of statistical analysis. Combining our statistical knowledge with scouting information, we believe our work offers a one-of-a-kind look at elite amateurs, minor league talents and young big leaguers. ”

    projectprospect.com/about-us
• Des February 7, 2011 at 6:12 pm

  “Reese Havens on the other hand is expected to have great upside, but even if he doesn’t meet that expectation he will still be a very solid MLB player.”

  So to the all one of you who was touting the good field, no hit Ruben Tejada, maybe some reality is entering the picture. When I first mentioned Havens a couple of years ago as a guy with a great (not just good) swing, a plus arm at 2B, good range at 2B. the howls started.

  Sound off!!!

  P.S.: All bets are off if Havens’ obliques go south while his body is north at Buffalo or CitiField.
  • Des February 7, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    If Havens health holds up, he will demonstrate the best swing in the Mets infield. that includes Wright, Reyes, and certainly Davis.

    He really is that good.
    • Bayonne Mets Fan February 7, 2011 at 6:24 pm

      are you sure Jerry Manuel didn’t take Amtrak instead? I can’t find any information on the flight you said he took. What airline was it?
      • Des February 7, 2011 at 6:27 pm

        Bayonne, I’m no match for your stupidity. You argue over the most asinine things. So lets call a truce.
      • any February 7, 2011 at 8:40 pm

        For the sake of everyone else that enjoys this site, can you please just let this one go and move on?
        • Bayonne Mets Fan February 7, 2011 at 10:32 pm

          Just stick to your fantasy baseball & unimportant analysis of numbers pal, this guy followed me around looking for it, now it’s my turn. None of your business.
          • Mr North Jersey February 7, 2011 at 10:38 pm

            In other words it’s OK for him to do unto others but not for others to do unto him so mind your own business.

            
            • any February 7, 2011 at 11:02 pm

              this place would have more visitors if they could include an “ignore” button.

              but you are right, for someone that is so incensed about being stalked, he certainly seems to enjoy doing it to others.
  • Mr North Jersey February 7, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    Why do you care if some people didn’t agree with your opinion of Havens when he was drafted?

    You didn’t really expect every1 on a public blog to agree with you just because you said it did you?

    I just want to see what he can do at AAA while playing 2b if he can stay healthy for at least half a season. Then I will take it from there.
    • Des February 7, 2011 at 6:33 pm

      I saw him after he was drafted. But most importantly, despite not expecting everyone to jump on the bandwagon, I was floored when someone went ballistic when I mentioned how good I thought Reese Haves was. The insults and snide remarks deserved a payback. It’s over now.