Former Atlanta Braves Prospect Looking For Job
By Fred Owens
Last season he worked as a starter and in relief in Atlanta. Now former Atlanta Braves prospect Tyrell Jenkins may be looking for a job.
Yesterday the Rangers designated former Cardinal first round pick, top 100 ranked prospect and Atlanta Braves top 20 prospect Tyrell Jenkins for assignment. This serves to remind us again that until they actually make it to the majors and stick around, prospects are just suspects.
From Atlanta Braves steal to looking for a deal
Selected by the Cardinals in the first compensation round of the 2010 draft (50th overall) Jenkins moved quickly in their system. Prior to the 2012 season Baseball America ranked him the #94 prospect in baseball. He slipped off the BA ranks for 2013 but Baseball Prospectus slotted him in at #94 in their list.
After the death of Oscar Taveras the Redbirds traded Jenkins,and Shelby Miller to Atlanta for Jason Heyward and Jordan Walden. He joined Mississippi to start the 2015 season and rapidly became a fan favorite.
He started 16 games at Pearl posting a 3.00 ERA in 93IP but his peripherals indicated he was pitching in considerable luck. he walked nearly as many (49) as he struck out (51), had an FIP of 3.84, WHIP of 1.344 and Baseball Prospectus ($) gave him a deserved run average (DRA) of 5.33. Nevertheless the Braves promoted him to Gwinnett in July.