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...for some of the other kids to get their moment in the spotlight, Capps would probably be the reliever with the highest upside, but he is far from the only talent chugging it's way up through the system.
You got a look at Stephen Pryor last night and what he is able to do, but here's a handful of names to keep in mind:
Tyler Burgoon
In 2011 Burgoon was the primary closer for the Clinton LumberKings in the Low-A Midwest League. With the 'Kings Burgoon worked 62.2 innings giving up 7.6 hits per 9 innings (H/9), 2.2 BB/9, and 9.5 K/9. Burgoon brings good heat and some wicked breaking stuff.
Carson Smith
Smith was taken by the Mariners in the 8th round of the 2011 draft out of Texas State where he was the 2-time Southland Conference (NCAA Division I) pitcher of the year. Smith has good heat on his fastball (97+ MPH) and movement. His pitching motion is maybe the most funky of any pitcher in the Mariners system and has to be seen to be believed. I cannot believe that I don't have any video on him...
Matthew Bischoff
Bisch worked out of the pen all of 2011 for 52.1 innings and struckout guys out at a rate of 11.9/9 innings pitched and walked them at a rate of 2.24/9 innings.
The most intriguing arm in 2012 might be attached to Steven Hensley, who if put into the bullpen could get his fastball well up into the upper 90's.
There are more names, and some haven't even been drafted yet ;)
Lonnie