Steven Shell

In two years above A ball, he has an ERA of 5.18 with unimpressive peripherals. He'd be a marginal pick in a 10-team PCL league.

Arguably the Angels' top pitching prospect, look for Shell to continue his development in the minors and be ready should the need arise for a starter after the All-Star break. Shell doesn't have a tremendous ceiling, and he projects as a third starter at best.

Shell began 2003 as a high Single-A All-Star but struggled with elbow soreness in the second half. When healthy, he can hit up to 95 mph with his fastball and has good potential with his secondary pitches, but they're still developing. He'll head to Double-A in 2005 where he could overtake Ervin Santana as the team's top pitching prospect.

Shell began 2003 as a high Single-A All-Star but struggled with elbow soreness in the second half. When healthy, he can hit up to 95 mph with his fastball, and has good potential with his secondary pitches, but they’re underdeveloped and last season’s difficulties didn’t help the situation a great deal. He’ll start 2004 as a 21-year-old at high Single-A. He needs the time in further development but has good potential if he has a successful campaign.