Barry Bonds

Grid Reference Points: Across: A-Q; Down: 1-16
I use the point where the edge of the marker is, not the center of the L stick, as this makes it easier to read. So, the amount should be the amount of squares either across or down until reaching the edge of the L stick icon. If the edge rests between two points, I shall list that as A/B on the Across scale, or 1/2 on the Down scale. I hope this is easy to follow. Any questions, PM me in Operation Sports.

When listed as A/B it will be half way or so through the B square. It just means that A is fully visible, and B is partly visible. Same goes for numbers. Eg, 7/8 - 8 will be partly visible, basically meaning 71/2 squares over is where the edge would be.

Remember that when a tiny little part of a square is visible, I'll not list it as a D/E for example, but just as a D. You may find that tiny little tweaks bring the features out a little for you. It should get you close enough to what I've got, and you can work off it or alter if you want.

General and Body

Skin Tone: 6
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 236 lbs
Body Type: Buff
Neck Size: Large

Head

Shape: 16
Forehead Wrinkles: 93
Head Size: 75
Head Scale: B/C; 9
Head Point: A; 11/12
Crown Height: 7
Forehead Shape: C/D; 13/14 (This means the top edge is at this point, so the cursor is as low as it can be)
Hairline Position: A; 7
Temple Depth: 97
Dome Shape: A (L stick should be right at the very left side); 5
Back Head Shape: E/F; 2/3
Face Position: 45

Hair: None

Cheeks

Blemishes: None
Skin Complexion: Aged 45
Cheek Definition: E; 4
Fat: I; 11
Cheek Bone: 65

Eyes

Color: 4
Bags: 81
Crow's Feet: 94
Eye Scale: 64
Eye Region: E/F; 3
Eye Position: F; 4
Depth Detail: J/K; 7/8
Bottom Eyelid: L/M; 8
Eye Detail: C; 2

Eyebrows

Shape: Thin Curvy
Color: Black
Bend: F; 9
Position: H; 10
Brow Shape: G/H; 8
Bone Position: D; 4
Brow Detail: D; 9
Outer Flesh: 51

Nose

Position: L; 9
Tip 1: D; 11
Tip 2: J; 3
Bottom: I/J; 3/4
Width: K; 13
Bump: C/D; 5/6
Size: D; 9
Bridge: M; Down is at very bottom
Nostrils: G/H; 3
Nostril Shape: D/E; 11
Nostril Depth: G/H; 5

Ears

Size: 64
Scale: I/J; 3/4
Protrusion: All way to left; 10
Rotation: 90
Position: K; half sqaure from bottom
Lower Ear Length: D/E; 9/10
Upper Ear Length: F; half square from bottom
Lower Ear Detail: B; half square from top
Middle Ear Detail: E/F; 7
Upper Ear Detail: E/F; 4


Jaw

Size: C/D; All way to bottom
Protrusion: G; 3
Corners: M/N; 10

Mouth

Smile Lines: 81
Lip Color: 16
Mouth Size: E; 9/10
Size Detail: L/M; all way to bottom
Position: E; 3/4
Pos Detail: G/H; 4
Corners: F; 8
Upper Lip: F; 2
Lower Lip: K; all way to the bottom
Lower Lip Width: 42
Under Lip: I; 6
Above Lip: J; all way to the bottom

Chin

Cleft: Zero
Chin Ball: C; 7
Chin Full: M; 3/4
Depth: D/E; 1

Neck

Size: all way to bottom left corner
Adam's Apple: D; 3
Double Chin: 65

No Facial Hair

Attributes: Up to yourself: Barry is the most patient hitter in baseball, has the best eye, draws more walks than anyone, and can still rake. Hits better off righties, can still run a little but won't steal many more than a handful. His glove is ok, but his knees severely limit his range in the outfield. He needs a lot of days off, so durability shouldn't be too high. Swings a maple bat. I think the Brown color looks best for him. He wears long sleeves a fair bit, and often a turtleneck, but I've given him the no sleeves, two wide wristbands and the elbow armor. Pants should be over the shoes.

RHSP Phillippe Aumont - Mariners

Mariners Canadian pitcher making waves at Spring Training (courtest The Baseball Daily Digest):

The fastball sizzled between 93 and 95 mph.

The superlatives flew twice that speed.

Phillippe Aumont made his spring training debut Wednesday and dazzled the few dozen people watching as much as he did the San Diego Padres.

It was merely a B game on a Padres practice field at the Peoria Sports Complex, but it marked what the Seattle Mariners hope is an important moment in their history.

The 19-year-old Aumont, their first-round draft pick in 2007, looked every bit like a prospect who could be in the rotation in a few years.

Aumont pitched essentially a 1-2-3-4 inning - two groundouts, a strikeout and a high chop infield single that's common on the hard fields in Arizona.

In the bleachers, scouts noted Aumont's 95 mph stuff, his 6-foot-7, 250-pound frame and the fact that he's still a teenager.

Baseball Digest Daily

Baseball Digest Daily: Another very good site for researching prospects in depth.

Diamond Cutter's Prospect List 2008

Pretty good blog site, with in depth prospect analysis, and a Top 25 list.

OF Colby Rasmus - St Louis Cardinals MLB

OF Colby Rasmus - St Louis Cardnals MLB / Springfield AA

Position: OF Full Name: Colby R. Rasmus
Born: August 11, 1986 Columbus,Georgia
Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 Bats: L Throws: L High School: Russell County (Seale,AL)

Drafted - Selected by St. Louis Cardinals in 1st Round (28th overall) of 2005 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)

Will probably start at AAA. Should be called up some time this year, as Cardinals outfield is desperately thin.

Diamondcutter's prospect profile:

Colby Rasmus, OF: Colby Rasmus projects all plus tools and is the superior, impact-type prospect the St. Louis Cardinals organization has been waiting for ever since Albert Pujols was plucked from it. Rasmus is a perfect example of a five-tool player as he can run, throw, field, hit, and hit for power. He has very quick hands which gives him excellent plate coverage. Projects to have plus power and should be able to put up a fantastic stat line. Excellent bat speed, good pitch recognition, and plus runner. Not sure how much St. Louis will allow him to run once he reaches Majors but could have 20+ stolen bases per year. He’s doing an excellent job on his move to center field which is where the Cardinals desperately need someone ever since Jim Edmonds departure.

MiLB Top 50: #7

At 11 mins in this video, you'll see Rasmus AB for the US team, homers to deep right off the Dutch pitcher.

Usually wears white wrist tape, red team color/white batting gloves, socks different combinations, long, Cardinal stirrup and all the way to the shoes at times.

Wears #4.

Has moved to CF and will probably play there when called up, as Cardinals need to replace Edmonds.

2007: 472 ABs / 37 2B / 3 3B / 29 HR / 108 K / 70 BB / 18 S / 3 CS / .275 AVG / .371 OBP / .511 SLG / 2 GIDP

His swing can be a bit long, and he might get overmatched at the big league level with pitchers who can climb the ladder on him. He struck out over 100 times in AA in 472 ABs, so expect high strikeout numbers when he does reach the majors. I don't think he's quite ready, but desperation may cause them to rush him up to the typical St Louis hype - the old JD Drew, Rick Ankiel syndrome.

Baseball America's Top 20 Prospects 2008

Found here. From #1 Jay Bruce - #20 Fernando Martinez.

Many of them should already be in the game, as they have major league experience from 2007. Hard to argue with their top 7, although I'd have Kershaw bumped up a bit - but then, pitching prospects are difficult to predict.

I expected Bailey to be higher. He should be in the game anyway.

Project Prospect Top 150 List

Found here. Seriously skeptical about their rankings, especially the ranking of Rasmus at #2. Still, useful for finding prospects in all organizations.