BA's Scouting Reports On Gustavo Nunez, Harold Ramirez

Every year, Baseball America prints a few scouting reports on players who are decent prospects, but not quite good enough to make it into their team's Top 30 list for BA's printed prospect guide.

The piece at the link includes reports on two such players from the Pirates' system: shortstop Gustavo Nunez and outfielder Harold Ramirez.

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Good timing.

A bunch of us, myself included, have been wondering a bit about Ramirez lately, given that information on him (other than his signing bonus) has been a bit difficult to come by.

As an aside, I’m sad now – the Pirates have a legitimate prospect younger than I am.

Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.

"Matt Cooke and Evgeni Malkin for Brian Boyle, Derek Stepan, Brandon Dubinsky, Mike Rupp, and a first round pick." -JackCampbell

How many brooks would a Brooks Laich like if a Brooks Laich could like brooks?

by wg1of5 on Jan 27, 2012 8:01 PM EST reply actions

heredia is 17

are you younger?

by karreemofwheat on Jan 27, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions

Marginally, yes.

Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.

"Matt Cooke and Evgeni Malkin for Brian Boyle, Derek Stepan, Brandon Dubinsky, Mike Rupp, and a first round pick." -JackCampbell

How many brooks would a Brooks Laich like if a Brooks Laich could like brooks?

by wg1of5 on Jan 27, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions

Actually, wait. I'm marginally older.

Gah, dang it. That makes TWO, then.

Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.

"Matt Cooke and Evgeni Malkin for Brian Boyle, Derek Stepan, Brandon Dubinsky, Mike Rupp, and a first round pick." -JackCampbell

How many brooks would a Brooks Laich like if a Brooks Laich could like brooks?

by wg1of5 on Jan 27, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions

It gets worse, you know.

And faster than you’d think.

by Midnight Moose on Jan 28, 2012 1:10 AM EST up reply actions

respect

you come off as much more seasoned.

by karreemofwheat on Jan 28, 2012 8:23 AM EST up reply actions

I was older than Staal when the Pens won the Cup. That pretty much ended my “I’m a college walk-on, so that means I still have a chance at a pro career” dream, since I realized I was a failure by not winning a cup at his age

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by glass0941 on Jan 28, 2012 12:08 AM EST up reply actions

It only gets worse. Wait until the minor-leaguers older than you aren’t even prospects anymore.

by Charlie Wilmoth on Jan 28, 2012 12:18 AM EST up reply actions

In 2000, I was a freshman in college and the Clippers drafted Darius Miles. He’s 3 1/2 months younger than me. They signed him to a $9 million contract. I had $9 in my pocket. I wanted to cry.

by SuperBaes on Jan 28, 2012 12:24 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Yep. It was when the Pens drafted Fleury that I felt the same thing.

Put on your dancin' shoes.

by PensFan024 on Jan 28, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

I was a freshman in HS and played varsity bball against him. I wanted to cry after that beating. He was good. Too bad he washed out as a pro.

by pskell02 on Jan 29, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions

Even WORSE:

When you think about how those MiL’s finally made The Show, played 5-6 years, retired, and are STILL YOUNGER THAN YOU, AND THEY’VE BEEN RETIRED FOR 5 YEARS.

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by cocktailsfor2 on Jan 28, 2012 9:08 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs

I’m looking forward to seeing my name on the hall of fame ballot any year now.

by Brakeman8 on Jan 28, 2012 11:47 AM EST up reply actions

I'm still awaiting my 5 year period

by glass0941 on Jan 28, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions

I just hope Wakefield is still playing this season

so I know there will be at least one active player older than me.

by MDBuc on Jan 29, 2012 4:58 PM EST up reply actions

jamie moyer signed a minor league deal

with colorado..

by karreemofwheat on Jan 29, 2012 8:44 PM EST up reply actions

I wasn't going to count on that one,

I’d like to see him make the roster but don’t see it happening.

by MDBuc on Jan 29, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions

You guys are not getting a lot of sympathy from those of us who remember Steve Blass’ debut.

by crusty on Jan 28, 2012 1:38 PM EST reply actions

You guys are not getting a lot of sympathy from those of us who remember ~~Steve Blass’ debut~~ the Pirates winning baseball games.

It’s not like it was in my day.

Occupy MLB! Down with Seligula!

by WTM on Jan 28, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Wow, you must be REALLY OLD!!!

by SuperBaes on Jan 29, 2012 8:16 AM EST up reply actions

Nice to hear some good things about

Harold Ramirez even if he’s still raw.
Sounds like a Corner Outfielder due to his arm strength or can that be improved?

The Nunez report at least says that he’s a good fielder. I suppose he can sit on our bench while Barmes plays short and start occasionally. Hopefully his bat progresses a little to be better than Barmes but not holding out too much hope.

by lfhlaw on Jan 29, 2012 2:54 AM EST reply actions

Ramirez’s eventual position probably depends on how his body fills out as he ages. Based on what I’ve read, though, it sounds like he’s more likely to end up as a corner guy.