Anthony Gose Profile

Today the Blue Jays traded 1B prospect Brett Wallace for OF prospect Anthony Goes.  Here’s a look at what they acquired in Gose. Gose is a player who thrills scouts, despite a unimpressive line of .266/.324/.393 in 88 Florida State League games. He’s a plus-plus runner who many think will develop some power, although he certainly comes with some risk.  His overall game is maturing, as he’s showing a more patient approach and also is driving balls more, but something has gone sour in the stolen base department. Gose is a great athlete and one of the fastest players in the minor leagues.  What is impressive is that Gose led the minor leagues in stolen bases last year with 76 and was caught stealing 20 times when he batted .259/.323/.353 for low Class A Lakewood.  Considering he walks back to the plate in approximately 70% of his at bats, 76 steals is a fairly high number. This year his % has been atrocious, stealing 36 while being caught 27 times. From Keith Law: Ant...