Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[Spanky99]

That's pretty much what I meant when I said SRF might not make it.

 

Right? That confused me, too.

 

NVM... Boxy's dumn, lol.

[Spanky99]

Prospects Live released their final list this morning.

 

I really like that site, and it's free.

[Sorrow]

Baseball Prospectus top 101

 

https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/46653/2019-prospects-the-top-101/

 

#1 - Vlad Guerrero Jr.

 

#12 - Bo Bichette

 

#54 - Nate Pearson

 

#89 - Danny Jansen

[Dr. Dinger]

BP Top 100 just got dropped. Controversy!

 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 3B, Toronto Blue Jays

Jo Adell, OF, Los Angeles Angels

Fernando Tatis Jr., SS, San Diego Padres

Eloy Jimenez, OF, Chicago White Sox

Victor Robles, OF, Washington Nationals

Keston Hiura, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers

Forrest Whitley, RHP, Houston Astros

Royce Lewis, SS, Minnesota Twins

Nick Senzel, 3B/2B/SS?/OF?, Cincinnati Reds

Wander Franco, SS, Tampa Bay Rays

Taylor Trammell, OF, Cincinnati Reds

Bo Bichette, SS, Toronto Blue Jays

Jesus Luzardo, LHP, Oakland Athletics

Kyle Tucker, OF, Houston Astros

Nick Madrigal, 2B/SS, Chicago White Sox

Carter Kieboom, SS, Washington Nationals

Luis Urias, 2B, San Diego Padres

Mitch Keller, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates

Alex Verdugo, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers

Francisco Mejia, C, San Diego Padres

Alex Reyes, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals

Brendan Rodgers, SS, Colorado Rockies

Sixto Sanchez, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies

Michael Kopech, RHP, Chicago White Sox

Brent Honeywell, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays

Dylan Cease, RHP, Chicago White Sox

Dustin May, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers

MacKenzie Gore, LHP, San Diego Padres

Ian Anderson, RHP, Atlanta Braves

Austin Riley, 3B, Atlanta Braves

Keibert Ruiz, C, Los Angeles Dodgers

Jesus Sanchez, OF, Tampa Bay Rays

Brusdar Graterol, RHP, Minnesota Twins

Nolan Gorman, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals

Jonathan India, 3B/SS, Cincinnati Reds

Casey Mize, RHP, Detroit Tigers

Chris Paddack, RHP, San Diego Padres

Andres Gimenez, SS, New York Mets

Alex Kirilloff, OF, Minnesota Twins

Peter Alonso, 1B, New York Mets

Joey Bart, C, San Francisco Giants

Brendan McKay, 1B/LHP, Tampa Bay Rays

Triston McKenzie, RHP, Cleveland Indians

Yusniel Diaz, OF, Baltimore Orioles

Luis Robert, OF, Chicago White Sox

Josh James, RHP, Houston Astros

Leody Taveras, OF, Texas Rangers

Bubba Thompson, OF, Texas Rangers

Yordan Alvarez, 1B/OF, Houston Astros

Justus Sheffield, LHP, Seattle Mariners

Ryan Mountcastle, 3B, Baltimore Orioles

Seuly Matias, OF, Kansas City Royals

Mike Soroka, RHP, Atlanta Braves

Nate Pearson, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays

Ke’Bryan Hayes, 3B, Pittsburgh Pirates

Griffin Canning, RHP, Los Angeles Angels

Adonis Medina, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies

Kyle Wright, RHP, Atlanta Braves

Will Smith, C/IF, Los Angeles Dodgers

Bryse Wilson, RHP, Atlanta Braves

Khalil Lee, OF, Kansas City Royals

Cristian Pache, OF, Atlanta Braves

Jarred Kelenic, OF, Seattle Mariners

Jonathan Loaisiga, RHP, New York Yankees

Drew Waters, OF, Atlanta Braves

Estevan Florial, OF, New York Yankees

MJ Melendez, C, Kansas City Royals

Jahmai Jones, 2B, Los Angeles Angels

Jazz Chisholm, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks

Touki Toussaint, RHP, Atlanta Braves

Victor Victor Mesa, OF, Miami Marlins

Adrian Morejon, LHP, San Diego Padres

Sandy Alcantara, RHP, Miami Marlins

Luis Patino, RHP, San Diego Padres

Hunter Greene, RHP, Cincinnati Reds

Dane Dunning, RHP, Chicago White Sox

A.J. Puk, LHP, Oakland Athletics

Julio Pablo Martinez, OF, Texas Rangers

Lucius Fox, SS, Tampa Bay Rays

J.B. Bukauskas, RHP, Houston Astros

Luis Garcia, SS/3B, Washington Nationals

Travis Swaggerty, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates

Anderson Tejeda, SS, Texas Rangers

Logan Allen, LHP, San Diego Padres

Michel Baez, RHP, San Diego Padres

Nico Hoerner, SS, Chicago Cubs

Heliot Ramos, OF, San Francisco Giants

Shane Baz, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays

Danny Jansen, C, Toronto Blue Jays

Jon Duplantier, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks

Oneil Cruz, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates

DL Hall, LHP, Baltimore Orioles

Luis Oviedo, RHP, Cleveland Indians

Brandon Marsh, OF, Los Angeles Angels

Sean Murphy, C, Oakland Athletics

Vidal Brujan, 2B, Tampa Bay Rays

Calvin Mitchell, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates

Garrett Hampson, 2B/SS, Colorado Rockies

Jordyn Adams, OF, Los Angeles Angels

Kristian Robinson, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks

Kyler Murray, OF, Oakland Athletics

[Spanky99]

Adell at 2??? Over Eloy and FTJ is nuts.

 

Dinger you have the write ups?

[Orgfiller]

That list is bad and they should feel bad.

[Laika]

It's crazy how anchored BP (and other places) get to their previous rankings.

 

Who would ever take Andersen Tejeda over Danny Jansen? Who else would even have Tejeda in their top 250? Is he even a top 10 Rangers prospect?

[Spanky99]

Where's Isaac Paredes?

[Boxcar]

Did Bret Sayre contribute? Holy f***, horrendous.

[Spanky99]

Did Bret Sayre contribute? Holy f***, horrendous.

 

lol

[Orgfiller]

Imagine Danny Jansen not being a top 5 catching prospect. Yeah yeah Hurl, TINSTAACP.

[Boxcar]

I can't even process the anger I have right now. These guys get PAID to do this. They can't recognize a good prospect for the life of them. Most of the list it seems like they just threw names on a dart board and let Mark Reynolds throw a few rounds.

 

Someone needs to invent a printer to make custom toilet paper, that's where this list belongs, in between my pasty buttcheeks.

[Jimcanuck]

Very happy with the BA list. 9/top 50 and 12/100 in BORED

[Spanky99]

Very happy with the BA list. 9/top 50 and 12/100 in BORED

 

The BA list is out?

[Boxcar]

Very happy with the BA list. 9/top 50 and 12/100 in BORED

 

Jim, no one gives a f*** about your fantasy teams. STFU.

[jays4life19]

wow Kyler Murray top 100 lol

[P2F]

This is actually embarrassing.

[Jimcanuck]

True Boxy. But it's fun to brag and trigger you at the same time.

[P2F]

Top 1000 dynasty rankings (not just prospects):

 

https://www.imaginarybrickwall.com/2019-top-1000-dynasty-baseball-rankings-w-short-analysis-2019-projections-and-prime-projections-for-every-player/

[Jimcanuck]

Wow BA has Franco #4 and Adell #6

[BTS]

Somebody post the list

[Jimcanuck]

I would but too hard on this stupid phone. You will be pleased though, BTS

 

Wander with a 70 hit, 70 power. Seems pretty high for a guy yet to hit full season ball.

[jays4life19]

I'll post it, give me a second

[BTS]

I would but too hard on this stupid phone. You will be pleased though, BTS

 

Wander with a 70 hit, 70 power. Seems pretty high for a guy yet to hit full season ball.

 

So basically they think Wander is the next A-Rod. Cool.

[jays4life19]

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Blue Jays 3B

Notes:

ETA: 2019 (But not Opening Day)

Hit: 80: | Power: 70 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 40 | Arm: 60

 

You were expecting someone else? Guerrero Jr. is a potential superstar, and a hitter with the upside to win a batting title or lead the league in home runs.

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Fernando Tatis Jr.

Padres SS

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 55: | Power: 60 | Speed: 60 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 70

 

Fast, powerful and electrifying, Tatis is the focal point of the Padres' rebuild.

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Eloy Jimenez

White Sox OF

Notes:

ETA: 2019 (But not Opening Day)

Hit: 60: | Power: 70 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 45 | Arm: 40

 

Jimenez is capable of putting up .300 averages and 30 or more home runs annually, but might have to move from left field in a few years.

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Wander Franco

Rays SS

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 70: | Power: 70 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 55

 

He's yet to play in full season ball, but few minor league hitters can match Franco's sweet swing from both sides of the plate.

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Forrest Whitley

Astros RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 70 | Cutter: 60 | Control: 55

 

It's hard to find pitchers to compare Whitley with since he has an unheard-of five potential plus pitches.

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Jo Adell

Angels OF

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55: | Power: 70 | Speed: 60 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 60

 

With light-tower power, jaw-dropping athleticism and a record of rapid adjustments, Adell is the next Angels homegrown all-star outfielder

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Jesus Luzardo

Athletics LHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 70 | Control: 65

 

Scouts drool over the poised lefthander with three plus or better pitches, plus control and a No. 2 starter ceiling.

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Bo Bichette

Blue Jays SS

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 70: | Power: 55 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 55

 

One of the top hitters in the minors, Bichette's defensive improvements make him Toronto's shortstop of the future

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Royce Lewis

Twins SS

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 60: | Power: 55 | Speed: 60 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 55

 

The No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft has a bucket of plus tools to rely on.

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Nick Senzel

Reds 3B/2B

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 60: | Power: 60 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 60

 

Injuries slowed Senzel's ascent, but there's little standing in the way of him making an impact in Cincinnati in 2019.

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Victor Robles

Nationals OF

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 60: | Power: 55 | Speed: 70 | Defense: 70 | Arm: 60

 

Robles has blazing speed, excellent defense and a knack for getting on-base, just don't expect a lot of power.

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Kyle Tucker

Astros OF

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 60: | Power: 60 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 50

 

"Ted" struggled in his first big league stint, but dominated the Pacific Coast League last season.

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Sixto Sanchez

Phillies RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Fastball: 70 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 70

 

Injuries cut Sixto's 2018 season short, so while durability is a risk, the upside is a No. 1 starter.

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Brendan Rodgers

Rockies SS

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 60: | Power: 55 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 60

 

A smooth stroke and highlight-reel defense have Rodgers primed to break into the Rockies infield very, very soon.

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Alex Kirilloff

Twins OF

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 70: | Power: 55 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 45

 

Few hitters have a done a better job of making up for a lost season than Kirilloff, who blitzed two levels in his return from Tommy John surgery.

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Casey Mize

Tigers RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Fastball: 70 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 70 | Splitter: 55 | Control: 60

 

The top pick in the 2018 draft will get a much heavier workload this season and should move quickly thanks to his fastball/splitter combination.

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Keston Hiura

Brewers 2B

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 60: | Power: 55 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 45

The Brewers appear to be clearing the decks for a quick arrival for their best pure hitting prospect in years.

 

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A.J. Puk

Athletics LHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 70 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50

 

If his elite fastball and slider return to pre-Tommy John surgery standards, he has front-of-the-rotation potential.

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Alex Reyes

Cardinals RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 80 | Curveball: 70 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 50

 

Reyes' arensel is that of a true ace, but his ability to remain healthy remains a huge question mark.

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Keibert Ruiz

Dodgers C

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 60: | Power: 45 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 55

 

Catchers are supposed to move slowly, but Ruiz toppled Double-A as a teenager and draws rave reviews for his bat

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Michael Kopech

White Sox RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Fastball: 80 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50

 

The flamethrower will miss 2019 after having Tommy John surgery, but showed huge strides with his control before he went down

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Austin Riley

Braves 3B

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 50: | Power: 70 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 70

 

Riley's arm, power and defense makes him a premium third base prospect, even if Josh Donaldson's arrival in Atlanta may delay his timetable.

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Brent Honeywell

Rays RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 60 | Screwball: 70 | Control: 55

 

After having Tommy John surgery last year, Honeywell and his famous screwball should climb into Tampa's rotation this season

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Ian Anderson

Braves RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50

 

Many organizations have flailed for years trying to draft and develop high school pitchers, but the Braves keep graduating prep arms.

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Mike Soroka

Braves RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60

 

A shoulder injury kept Soroka from graduating last year, but he's back on the mound and competing for a spot in Atlanta's rotation.

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Mitch Keller

Pirates RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60

 

Keller's easy upper-90s fastball and big curveball alone have evaluators confident he'll be a No. 3 starter at worst.

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Justus Sheffield

Mariners LHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50

 

The centerpiece of the James Paxton trade brings big velocity from the left side and is ready for the big leagues

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MacKenzie Gore

Padres LHP

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 60

 

Four pitches and plus athleticism give Gore a high ceiling, but he has to show he's past his blister issues

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Joey Bart

Giants C

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Hit: 50: | Power: 60 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 60

 

An excellent defensive catcher with big power, Bart is the heir apparent to Buster Posey in San Francisco

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Andres Gimenez

Mets SS

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55: | Power: 50 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 60

 

The speedy, slick-fielding shortstop took a step forward offensively in the Florida State League; look for him to take another one in 2019.

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Luis Urias

Padres 2B

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 70: | Power: 40 | Speed: 45 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 55

 

After making his MLB debut last year, the sweet-swinging Urias is ready to take over as the Padres everyday second baseman.

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Francisco Mejia

Padres C

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 60: | Power: 45 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 80

 

Mejia has all the tools to be both a great hitter and catcher, and now just has to make the adjustments to get there.

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Taylor Trammell

Reds OF

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 60: | Power: 55 | Speed: 60 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 45

 

The Futures Game MVP can do a little bit of everything, with a diverse skillset that can win games at the plate or in the field.

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Yordan Alvarez

Astros 1B/OF

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 55: | Power: 60 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 40 | Arm: 45

 

Alvarez doesn't have a lot of defensive value at either first base or in the outfield, but he can hit for average and power.

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Alex Verdugo

Dodgers OF

Notes:

ETA:2019

Hit: 60: | Power: 50 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 60

 

After waiting his turn, the offensively-gifted Verdugo has a chance to win the Dodgers starting right field job.

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Tyler O'Neill

Cardinals OF

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 45: | Power: 70 | Speed: 60 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 55

 

O'Neill's power is jaw-dropping, and his impressive speed and defense have been better than expected.

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Yusniel Diaz

Orioles OF

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 55: | Power: 55 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 60

 

The cornerstone of the Manny Machado trade has the all-around tools to be a central part of the Orioles future.

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Dylan Cease

White Sox RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 80 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50

 

Michael Kopech's Tommy John surgery slows the White Sox's rebuild, but Cease is nearly ready to give the club another hard-throwing starter.

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Kyle Wright

Braves RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Control: 55

 

Wright blitzed through the minors last year to become the first 2017 draftee to make it to the major leagues.

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Gavin Lux

Dodgers SS

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55: | Power: 50 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 55

 

After taking a leap last season, Lux has the hitting ability, defensive chops and instincts to play in the middle of the diamond for a long time.

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Carter Kieboom

Nationals SS

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55: | Power: 60 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 55

 

There are questions about whether he Kieboom can stay at shortstop, but he'll hit no matter where he plays in the field.

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Danny Jansen

Blue Jays C

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 60: | Power: 40 | Speed: 30 | Defense: 45 | Arm: 45

 

More Steady Eddie then flashy, Jansen is a potential high OBP catcher who should help in Toronto soon.

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Nick Madrigal

White Sox 2B

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 60: | Power: 40 | Speed: 60 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 50

 

Madrigal has a very lengthy track record of hitting for average and a smooth glove at second base, but he is working to add power.

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Triston McKenzie

Indians RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 60

 

The string-bean skinny righthander keeps proving he can hold his stuff, quieting durability concerns every level he climbs

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Yusei Kikuchi

Mariners LHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 55

 

The latest Japanese import has a swing-and-miss slider, which should help ease transition to the U.S.

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Corbin Burnes

Brewers RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60

 

After a star turn in the bullpen down the stretch last year, Burnes is ready to ascend into Milwaukee's rotation.

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Brendan McKay

Rays LHP/1B

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 50 | Cutter: 60

Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 45 | Arm: 50

 

The Rays are committed to seeing if McKay can handle first base and pitching, following in Shohei Ohtani's footsteps.

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Peter Alonso

Mets 1B

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 45 | Power: 70 | Speed: 20 | Defense: 40 | Arm: 40

 

With pronounced strengths (power) and weaknesses (defense), Alonso is a divisive prospect with a wide range of outcomes.

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Ke'Bryan Hayes

Pirates 3B

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 70 | Arm: 60

 

Hayes is one of the best defenders in the minors, and he's just starting to tap into his power potential.

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Matt Manning

Tigers RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50

 

A combination of high-end stuff and athleticism gives Manning a ceiling toward the top of a rotation.

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Jonathan India

Reds 3B

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 55

 

After a breakout season for the Florida Gators, India gives the Reds yet another high-performing college bat to depend on.

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Adrian Morejon

Padres LHP

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Control: 50

 

Three premium pitchers are there, but Morejon still has to show he can stay healthy for more than 70 innings.

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Touki Toussaint

Braves RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 45

 

Toussaint has long flashed potential thanks to his athleticism, fastball and curveball. Now he's started to show signs of putting it all together.

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DL Hall

Orioles LHP

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 55

 

The Orioles haven't had much look developing talented young starting pitchers, but new GM Mike Elias' task is to get Hall safely to Baltimore.

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Brusdar Graterol

Twins RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 55

 

The best pitching prospect in a stacked system, Graterol has wipeout stuff but needs to improve his command a touch.

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Ronaldo Hernandez

Rays C

Notes:

ETA: 2022

Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Speed: 30 | Defense: 45 | Arm: 70

 

Catchers don't usually hit these days, but Hernandez finished second in the Midwest League with 21 home runs.

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Hunter Greene

Reds RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Fastball: 80 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50

 

An elbow strain gave Greene and the Reds a scare, but he's back on the mound and should be set to go in 2019.

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Matthew Liberatore

Rays LHP

Notes:

ETA: 2022

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 55

 

The precocious lefthander combines stuff and poise, and could prove to be just another jewel in a lustrous Rays' system.

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Jazz Chisholm

D-backs SS

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit : 50 | Power: 60 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 55

 

Flashy and powerful, Chisholm has the tools of an All-Star shortstop if he can improve his plate discipline.

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Victor Victor Mesa

Marlins OF

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Speed: 70 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 70

 

The toolsy Cuban outfielder immediately shot to the top of a Marlins system revamped by a series of high-return trades.

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Luis Garcia

Nationals SS

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 55

 

While Juan Soto was shooting to the major leagues, Garcia was blazing an equally quick trail through the lower levels of the minor leagues.

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Jesus Sanchez

Rays OF

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 50

 

Sanchez has a chance to both hit for average and power as part of a very strong Rays farm system.

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Griffin Canning

Angels RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50

 

With a plus fastball, plus curveball and a competitive streak, Canning should give the Angels a solid starter for years to come.

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Vidal Brujan

Rays 2B

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Hit: 60 | Power: 30 | Speed: 70 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 55

 

Second base is now a spot often filled by productive hitters with limited athleticism; Brujan is an athletic marvel who can also really hit.

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Alec Bohm

Phillies 3B

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 40 | Arm: 55

 

Despite a sluggish pro debut, Bohm has an impressive track record of hitting in college with impact power.

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Chris Paddack

Padres RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 40 | Changeup: 70 | Control: 70

 

With a solid fastball, premium changeup and ridiculously good control, Paddack is nearly big-league ready if he stays healthy.

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Luis Patino

Padres RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55

 

Last year's popup prospect has a elite athleticism and a power arsenal, setting him up for a bright future.

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Jarred Kelenic

Mariners OF

Notes:

ETA: 2022

Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 55

 

One of the purest hitters in the 2018 draft class, Kelenic was the headliner of the Mariners' blockbuster that sent Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano to the Mets.

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Tony Santillan

Reds RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 70 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50

 

Santillan slides a little bit under the radar but his stuff and strong frame compares favorably with most top minor league starters.

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Nate Pearson

Blue Jays RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Fastball: 70 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 45

 

Pearson threw just 1.2 innings in the regular season, but his 104 mph fastball in the Arizona Fall League showed his stuff is still electric.

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Brady Singer

Royals RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Fastball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55

 

Singer carved his competition in the Southeastern Conference and is the latest in a line of high-end pitchers to come out of Florida.

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Sean Murphy

Athletics C

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Speed: 30 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 70

 

Murphy has Gold Glove potential and the power to be an offensive force, though health remains a longstanding concern.

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Hans Crouse

Rangers RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Fastball: 70 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55

 

High risk and still far away, Crouse has tantalizing upside as a potential frontend starter with an explosive fastball/slider combination.

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Dakota Hudson

Cardinals RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 45

 

Whether in the bullpen or rotation, Hudson's wicked fastball-slider combo consistently shuts opponents down.

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Nolan Gorman

Cardinals 3B

Notes:

ETA: 2022

Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 55

 

Gorman has huge power to dream on and is moving fast, although his plate discipline raises some concerns.

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Luis Robert

White Sox OF

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Speed: 70 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 55

 

Injuries waylaid Robert's first full season as a pro, but he showed a tantalizing tool set when he was healthy.

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Josh James

Astros RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 80 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 70 | Control: 45

 

No one made a further leap to enter the Top 100 than James as a sleep-apnea diagnosis has helped him transform into a top prospect.

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Corbin Martin

Astros RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55

 

After he pitched primarily in relief in college, the Astros moved Martin to the rotation and have seen excellent returns.

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Oneil Cruz

Pirates SS

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 60

 

There's never been a 6-foot-6 major league shortstop, and Cruz likely won't change that, but his speed and arm will fit well at third or in the outfield.

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Bryse Wilson

Braves RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55

 

 

Yet another in the plethora of close-to-the-majors Braves pitchers, Wilson can dominate with his fastball.

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Elehuris Montero

Cardinals 3B

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Speed: 45 | Defense: 45 | Arm: 60

 

Montero has all the traits of a top-tier hitter, and now just needs to keep improving his defense.

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Dustin May

Dodgers RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Changeup: 40 | Cutter: 55 | Control: 60

 

May has added velocity and is still growing into more, leaving scouts high on his potential upside.

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Drew Waters

Braves OF

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Speed: 60 | Defense: 55 | Arm: 60

 

 

Waters combines with Cristian Pache to form a potent one-two punch of talented center fielders in one of baseball's best farm systems.

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Eric Pardinho

Blue Jays RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2022

Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60

 

 

Pardinho skipped two levels in his pro debut last year but still baffled hitters thanks to his advanced combination of bat-missing stuff and pitchability beyond his years.

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Cristian Pache

Braves OF

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Speed: 70 | Defense: 70 | Arm: 70

 

 

Pache is one of the best center fielders in baseball (majors or minors) and he's starting to show signs of developing his power.

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Jon Duplantier

D-backs RHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60

 

 

His injury track record is alarming, but Duplantier is nothing short of dominant when he's healthy and on the mound.

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Garrett Hampson

Rockies 2B

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Speed: 70 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 50

 

 

Lightning quick in the batters box and on the bases, Hampson is a top-of-the-order threat waiting to happen.

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Luis Garcia

Phillies SS

Notes:

ETA: 2023

Hit: 60 | Power: 40 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 60

 

 

Garcia was the GCL batting champ last year, but he drew even more raves for his defensive potential.

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Jordan Groshans

Blue Jays 3B

Notes:

ETA: 2022

Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 55

 

 

The No. 12 overall pick in the 2018 draft earned rave reviews in his pro debut for his combination of hitting ability and power.

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Ryan Mountcastle

Orioles 3B

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 40 | Arm: 30

 

 

Mountcastle has plenty of work left defensively, but as a hitter he is quite advanced.

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Kevin Smith

Blue Jays SS

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 60

 

 

A more efficient swing helped Smith go from a fourth-round pick in 2017 to a Top 100 prospect after his first full season.

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Logan Allen

Padres LHP

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 50

 

 

With few rough edges and a mature arsenal and approach, Allen has few detractors and could be in the majors at 21.

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Brandon Lowe

Rays 2B

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 50: | Power: 55 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 45

 

 

Lowe came out of college as an accomplished hitter with modest power. Now he's a solid hitter with plus power.

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Isaac Paredes

Tigers SS

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 55

 

 

There are serious questions about whether Paredes' body will let him stay at shortstop, but he showed plenty of offensive impact at a young age.

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Will Smith

Dodgers C

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Speed: 55 | Defense: 60 | Arm: 55

 

 

Smith's growing power pairs nicely with his excellent defense and athleticism, making him a versatile weapon the Dodgers deploy in a variety of ways

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Nolan Jones

Indians 3B

Notes:

ETA: 2021

Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Speed: 50 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 60

 

 

The Indians have put Jones on a slow-development path, but the advanced hitter sped up his timetable with a midseason promotion in 2018.

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Nate Lowe

Rays 1B

Notes:

ETA: 2019

Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Speed: 30 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 40

 

 

Lowe rebuilt his swing to excellent results as he now has the power expected of a pure first baseman.

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Ronny Mauricio

Mets SS

Notes:

ETA: 2022

Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Speed: 40 | Defense: 50 | Arm: 70

 

 

One of the standouts from the 2017 international signing class showed impact offensive potential in the Gulf Coast League in his pro debut.

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Josh Naylor

Padres 1B

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Speed: 45 | Defense: 40 | Arm: 55

 

 

Naylor keeps mashing and and getting to his power, although it remains to be seen where he'll play

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Evan White

Mariners 1B

Notes:

ETA: 2020

Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Speed: 60 | Defense: 70 | Arm: 55

 

 

White is a perennial Gold Glove winner at first base waiting to happen, with his growing power and rare athleticism rounding out a strong foundation.

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Wow BA has Franco #4 and Adell #6

 

As they should.

[Orgfiller]

TIL Wander Franco is a switch hitter, god damn that's terrifying.