Sunday, February 9, 2020

DrB's 2020 Giants Top 50 Prospects: #48 Jalen Miller


Jalen Miller 2B.  DOB:  12/19/1996.  B-R, T-R.  6'0", 190 lbs.

AA:  .216/.287/.332, 18 2B, 3 3B, 11 HR, 27 SB, 8.9 BB%, 19.3 K%, GB/FB= 1.01, 550 PA.

I like to save a spot or two at the bottom of my Top 50 list each year for a prospect(s) who seems to have fallen off the map but I am not quite ready to give up on yet.  A long time ago, I ranked Pablo Sandoval #50 after his awful season in Augusta.   Jalen Miller started off strong in Richmond in 2019 hitting .270 in April, but like with so many position prospects, the league just ground him down over time.  He hit rock bottom with a .176 for the month of July before bouncing back a bit with a .232 in August.  Miller's SB's took a big step forward and he showed occasional power with a solid K/BB.  Being exclusively a 2B does not help his case, but I am not ready to give up on him just yet.  He's listed on the Sacramento roster, but with multiple AAA/AAAA second base options for depth, I'm assuming Miller is going to be back in Richmond for another try.  Hopefully he can build on his rough 2019 and regain prospect status.
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2020 at 5:36 AM

    He's still youngish, but the AZFL may have been his last gasp

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  2. enwritFebruary 10, 2020 at 2:52 PM

    He can still repeat AA and reach AAA next year before minor league free agency, but that is not a good indicator for future success.
    He's not old, but there have been players with better track records who've been cut loose. This year is probably his last chance.

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