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Post by Twins GM (Mike) on Jan 6, 2020 14:50:48 GMT -5
Current Top 100
Here’s the current Top 100, with updated rankings and grades. I will be around in the comments thread to answer questions.
1) Wander Franco, SS, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade A: Previously No. 1; hit .327/.398/.487 combined between Low-A and High-A at age 18; best position player long-term still in the minor leagues; stock holding nicely, no change in outlook.
2) Mackenzie Gore, LHP, San Diego Padres, Grade A: Previously No. 2; completely dominant in High-A with 1.02 ERA, 110/20 K/BB in 79 innings; promoted to AA and held his own — 4.15 in 22 innings, 25/8 K/BB; stock holding, no change in outlook.
3) Luis Robert, OF, Chicago White Sox, Grade A: Previously No. 3; monster season, hitting .328/.376/.624 with 32 homers, 36 steals at High-A/Double-A/Triple-A; some strike zone issues remain but enormously talented; no change in status since last report.
4) Gavin Lux, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade A-: Previously No. 6; hit .347/.421/.607 at three levels then held his own in majors at .240/.305/.400 in 75 at-bats; should build from here; you could put him ahead of Robert depending on how you assess positional premium.
5) Casey Mize, RHP, Detroit Tigers, Grade A-: Previously No. 5; 2.55 ERA with 106/23 K/BB in 109 innings between High-A and AA; had some rougher outings in August before being shut down for precautionary reasons; no question about his ability but injury risk remains an issue.
6) Jo Adell, OF, Los Angeles Angels, Grade A-: Previously No. 7; has been pushed quickly, now in AAA at age 20; production cut a bit at .264/.321/.355 in 121 at-bats but still at .289/.359/.475 overall on the season; needs more time in the high minors but that’s OK; no change in status from last report.
7) Adley Rutschman, C, Baltimore Orioles, Grade A-: Previously No. 8; No. 1 overall pick in 2019 from Oregon State hit .254/.351/.423 in 130 at-bats between rookie ball, New York-Penn League, and Low-A; switch-hitter with power, patience and excellent glove.
8) Brendan McKay, LHP, Tampa Bay Rays. Grade A-: Previously No. 9; 1.10 ERA, 102/18 K/BB in 74 innings in AA/AAA; 5.14 ERA in 49 major league innings with 56/16 K/BB ratio; just barely rookie eligible for 2020, just needs to pitch; leading Rookie of the Year contender.
9) Nate Pearson, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade A-: Previously No. 10; 2.30 ERA in 102 innings between High-A/Double-A/Triple-A with 119/27 K/BB rate; you can make a good case for as high as No. 4 depending on assessment of Mize’s injury risk.
10) Julio Rodriguez, OF, Seattle Mariners, Grade A- Previously No. 17; hit .326/.390/.540 in 328 at-bats between Low-A and High-A; hit .462 in 65 at-bats after moving up to the California League; still just 18 years old; the more I study him the more I like him.
11) Christian Pache, OF, Atlanta Braves, Grade A-: Previously No. 12; hitting combined .277/.340/.462 with 12 homers in 487 at-bats between Double-A and Triple-A at age 20; hasn’t reached his ceiling yet by any means; no change in status from last report.
12) Jared Kelenic, OF, Seattle Mariners, Grade A-: Previously No. 14; stock continues to surge; hit .291/.364/.540; began season in Low-A, finished in Double-A at age 20; promising power/speed combination — 23 homers, 20 steals; all looks good right now.
13) Jesus Luzardo, LHP, Oakland Athletics, Grade A-: Previously No. 15; battled nagging injuries all year but excellent when healthy, with 2.51 ERA, 57/8 K/BB in 43 innings; scouting reports remain strong; pitched well in major league trial with 1.50 ERA, 16/3 K/BB rate in 12 innings.
14) Dustin May, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade A-: Previously No. 19; excellent second half — 3.37 ERA in 107 innings in Double-A/Triple-A with 110/29 K/BB; 3.63 ERA in 35 major league innings but with excellent 32/5 K/BB; has the stuff to back up the stats.
15) Royce Lewis, SS, Minnesota Twins, Grade A-: Previously No. 18; not a great year statistically at .236/.290/.371 between High-A and Double-A; did have 12 homers and 22 steals and only 20 years old; scouting reports remain very promising; looked excellent in Arizona Fall League, enough to move his stock back up a bit.
16) Carter Kieboom, SS, Washington Nationals, Grade A-: Previously No. 13; hit .303/.409/.493 with 16 homers, 68 walks in 412 at-bats in Triple-A; ready for a full major league trial — went 5-for-39 in brief MLB look, but certainly capable of better; I may like him a little more than I should.
17) Brendan Rodgers, INF, Colorado Rockies, Grade A-:Previously No. 11; hit .350/.413/.622 in AAA, .224/.272/.250 in 76 MLB at-bats before going down with torn labrum; I must admit that Rodgers’ relatively unimpressive MLB debut concerns me due to concerns about his pitch recognition, granted the sample is small; accordingly I have moved him down a few slots.
18) Matt Manning, RHP, Detroit Tigers, Grade A-: Previously No. 15; very impressive campaign in Double-A — 2.56 ERA in 134 innings, with 148/38 K/BB rate; all markers positive, status holding.
19) Alec Bohm, 3B, Philadelphia Phillies, Grade A-: Previously No. 16; hit .305/.378/.518 with 20 homers, 57 walks, 73 strikeouts in 475 at-bats in Low-A/High-A/Double-A; combines power, plate discipline, and greatly improved defense; status holding.
20) Sixto Sanchez, RHP, Miami Marlins, Grade A-: Previously No. 19; 2.53 ERA in 103 innings in Double-A, with 97/19 K/BB rate; throws hard, throws strikes, secondary pitches advancing nicely; stock holding.
21) Dylan Carlson, OF, St. Louis Cardinals, Grade A-: Previously 24; breakout player hit .292/.372/.542 with 26 homers, 20 steals between Double-A and Triple-A; only 20 years old; do not overlook him.
22) Bobby Witt Jr, SS, Kansas City Royals, Grade A-: Previously No. 20; first-round pick in 2019 hit .262/.317/.354 in rookie ball; excellent across-the-board tools with power, speed, defensive ability, and strong makeup/bloodlines.
23) Joey Bart, C, San Francisco Giants, Grade A-: Previously No. 21; hit combined .278/.328/.495 with 16 homers between High-A and Double-A; stock holding.
24) Andrew Vaughn, 1B, Chicago White Sox, Grade A-: Previously 23; first-round pick in 2019 from University of California hit .278/.384/.449 in 205 at-bats so far between Low-A and High-A; excellent hitting approach and plus power potential.
25) Alex Kirilloff, OF, Minnesota Twins, Grade B+: Previously No. 25; hit .283/.343/.413 in Double-A; missed several weeks with a wrist injury which may have had a negative effect on his power, but still draws wide praise for hitting ability; stock holding.
26) Ian Anderson, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously No. 26; combined 3.38 ERA in 136 innings in Double-A/Triple-A with a 172/65 K/BB rate; command and consistency wobbled in Triple-A and needs a bit more polish but stock holding overall.
27) A.J. Puk, LHP, Oakland Athletics, Grade B+: Previously No. 29; 4.97 ERA, 38/10 K/BB rate in 25 innings on short leash as he finished Tommy John recovery; promoted to majors for bullpen use in September; 3.18 ERA in 11 innings in the majors with a 13/5 K/BB rate; retains No. 2 starter upside as he rebuilds his stamina; stock holding.
28) Mitch Keller, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates, Grade B+: Previously No. 27; 3.56 ERA in 104 innings in Triple-A with a 123/35 K/BB; 7.13 ERA in first 48 major league innings but with promising 65/16 K/BB; just needs experience; stock holding.
29) Luis Patino, RHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously 30; 2.57 ERA in 95 innings between High-A and Double-A with a 123/38 K/BB; you have to love the K/BB and he can hit 99.
30) Drew Waters, OF, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously No. 34; hit .309/.360/.459 between Double-A and Triple-A with seven homers, 16 steals; very athletic, great arm, fast; strike zone gets away from him sometimes and
39/164 BB/K needs to get better.
31) Keibert Ruiz, C, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B+: Previously No. 32; hit .261/.331/.347 in 314 at-bats between Double-A and Triple-A; was off to fast start after moving up to Triple-A (.316/.350/.474) with very positive
reports before breaking a finger.
32) Forrest Whitley, RHP, Houston Astros, Grade B+:Previously No. 33; horrible season with 7.99 ERA, 86/44 K/BB in 60 innings at four levels, finishing in Double-A; stuff is intact but command has been very poor; looked much
better in the Arizona Fall League, maintaining velocity but throwing strikes again.
33) JJ Bleday, OF, Miami Marlins, Grade B+: Previously No. 35; first-round pick in 2019 from Vanderbilt hit .257/.311/.379 in 140 at-bats in High-A; holding his own making transition to full-season ball directly from college.
34) Michael Kopech, RHP, Chicago White Sox, Grade B+:Previously No. 37; out with Tommy John surgery.
35) Ke’Bryan Hayes, 3B, Pittsburgh Pirates, Grade B+:Previously No. 38; production picked up in second half, hitting .265/.336/.415 in Triple-A with 12 steals, 10 homers; excellent defense and I think there is more to come with the bat.
36) Kyle Wright, RHP, Atlanta Braves, Grade B+: Previously No. 39; much better in second half — 4.11 ERA in 112 innings in Triple-A with 116/35 K/BB; still some consistency issues but he did enough to hold his stock.
37) Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+:Previously No. 40; 2.68 ERA in 94 innings in Low-A with a 129/36 K/BB; strong year from 2018 first-round pick, just needs to prove his stamina over the long term; I really
like this one.
38) Jesus Sanchez, OF, Miami Marlins, Grade B+: Previously No. 36; hit .260/.325/.398 between Double-A and Triple-A with 13 homers; capable of much better, as he’s still adapting to high minors; I have some concerns that he needs to tighten strike zone command to truly thrive.
39) C.J. Abrams, SS, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously No. 42; first-round pick in 2019 hit stunning .401/.442/.662 in 142 at-bats in rookie ball; promoted directly to Low-A from that point but hurt his shoulder after two games; blazing speed and much more polished than expected as a hitter.
40) Riley Greene, OF, Detroit Tigers, Grade B+: Previously No. 43; first-round pick in 2019 hit .271/.347/.403 in 221 at-bats; already in Low-A and he’s just a few months out of high school.
41) Taylor Trammell, OF, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously No. 41; hit .234/.340/.349 in Double-A with 10 homers, 20 steals, 67 walks, 122 Ks in 436 at-bats; disappointing season with the bat but still draws notice for speed and upside potential.
42) Tarik Skubal, LHP, Detroit Tigers, Grade B+: Previously No. 44; breakthrough season with 2.42 ERA in 123 innings between High-A and Double-A with 179/37 K/BB and only 87 hits allowed; legit stuff to back up the numbers with low-to-mid-90s fastball, plus breaking stuff, excellent control; this is an aggressive ranking compared to other sources but I don’t think the strikeouts are lying to us; he’s a legitimate top prospect, impressive for a ninth rounder in the 2018 draft.
43) Matthew Liberatore, LHP, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously No. 45; 3.10 ERA in 78 innings in Low-A with 76/31 K/BB; has been handled cautiously due to youth; needs to lower the walk rate but Midwest League sources very positive on long-term projection.
44) Sean Murphy, C, Oakland Athletics, Grade B+: Previously No. 46; missed much of year with torn left meniscus but effective when healthy; .293/.384/.580 in 150 at-bats in Triple-A, .245/.333/.566 in 53 major league at-bats; ready for a full shot.
45) Brusdar Graterol, RHP, Minnesota Twins, Grade B+: Previously No. 47; missed time with shoulder impingement but has been excellent when healthy; 1.92 ERA in 61 innings with 61/23 K/BB between rehab work and Double-A/Triple-A; 4.66 ERA in 9.2 major league innings with 10/2 K/BB; ready for a full trial.
46) Nick Solak, 2B-OF, Texas Rangers, Grade B+: Not ranked previously; older prospect at age 24 and would not rank this high on pure tools alone, however from a fantasy perspective he looks like a very productive investment and Rookie of the Year contender; hit .289/.362/.532 in Triple-A with 27 homers, then .293/.393/.491 in 116 major league at-bats; this looks legitimate to me and under that assumption he needs to be in the Top 50.
47) Nick Madrigal, 2B, Chicago White Sox, Grade B+: Previously No. 48; hit .311/.377/.414 between High-A, Double-A, Triple-A with combined 35 steals; all very much as expected from skilled contact hitter.
48) Nolan Jones, 3B, Cleveland Indians, Grade B+: Previously No. 51; hit .272/.409/.442 with 15 homers, 96 walks, 148 strikeouts in 430 at-bats between High-A and Double-A; quite patient, perhaps too much so; stock holding.
49) Logan Gilbert, RHP, Seattle Mariners: Grade B+: Previously No. 59; first-round pick in 2018 out of Stetson; extremely polished; 2.13 ERA in 135 innings in Low-A/High-A/Double-A with 165/33 K/BB; no decline in performance as he moved up; needs more attention than he’s received and should be better than some guys with more press.
50) Luis Campusano, C, San Diego Padres, Grade B+: Previously ranked No. 60; 20-year-old catcher hit .325/.396/.509 in High-A with excellent approach, 15 homers, 52 walks, just 57 strikeouts in 442 at-bats; glove needs polish but highly-interesting bat; the more I study him the more I like him.
51) Spencer Howard, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies, Grade B+: Previously ranked No. 56; 2.03 ERA, 94/16 K/BB rate in 71 innings between High-A, Double-A, and rehab work for shoulder issues; turned heads with excellent performance late in the year.
52) Brady Singer, RHP, Kansas City Royals, Grade B+: Previously No. 49; good solid year from polished right-hander; 2.85 ERA in 148 innings between High-A and Double-A with 138/39 K/BB; should be ready sometime in 2020.
53) Nolan Gorman, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals, Grade B+: Previously No. 50; .248/.326/.439 with 15 homers, 45 walks, 152 strikeouts in 456 at-bats in Low-A/High-A; no real change in profile here; huge raw power with contact
concerns; scouts remain higher on him than the numbers due to the power potential.
54) Jackson Kowar, RHP, Kansas City Royals, Grade B+: Previously No. 55; 3.52 ERA in 148 innings between High-A and Double-A with 144/43 K/BB; not quite as polished as Singer but pure stuff stands out; great 1/2 punch for KC.
55) Vidal Brujan, 2B, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously No. 64; hit .277/.346/.389 between High-A and Double-A with 48 steals; contact hitter with excellent speed, and I think more power may come eventually.
56) Xavier Edwards, SS, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously No. 65; comp round pick in 2018, hitting .322/.375/.396 with 34 steals; blazing speed and gets on base, and as with Brujan, may surprise with some power eventually.
57) Kris Bubic, LHP, Kansas City Royals, Grade B+: Previously unranked; I expect this rating will be controversial; doesn’t have the pure velocity of some other top pitchers but extremely deceptive and led minor leagues with
185 strikeouts; overall 2.23 ERA with 185/42 K/BB in 149 innings in A-ball; comp round pick in 2018 out of Stanford; in this case I am betting on the strikeouts being the key indicator of his long-term potential rather than his low-90s fastball velocity.
58) Hunter Greene, RHP, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B+:Previously No. 52; sore elbow finally resulted in Tommy John surgery; I never know how to rank injury guys, so we’ll just move him down a few notches and plug him in here; excellent potential if his arm is OK; main need is more consistent off-speed stuff to go with 100+ mph fastball.
59) Ryan Mountcastle, 1B-3B, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+:Previously No. 53; fine year in Triple-A at age 20, hitting .312/.344/.527 with 25 homers; ready for a trial, but could use more selectivity at the plate.
60) Jordan Groshans, SS-3B, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade B+:Previously No. 54; hot start with .337/.427/.482 in 23 games in Low-A until going down with foot injury; no change in status, just needs health.
61) Jordan Balazovic, RHP, Minnesota Twins, Grade B+:Previously No. 58; age 20; breakthrough season with 2.69 ERA in 94 innings in Low-A/High-A with 129/25 K/BB and just 67 hits allowed; stuff continues to improve and he throws
strikes readily.
62) Brice Turang, SS, Milwaukee Brewers, Grade B+: Previously No. 61; 2018 first-rounder hit .257/.367/.340 with three homers, 30 steals, 83 walks in 473 at-bats in Low-A/High-A at age 19; solid glove, extremely patient at the plate, maybe too patient, but high OBP with speed gives nice leadoff ability; I retain some optimism about his long-term power although most disagree.
63) DL Hall, LHP, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+: Previously No. 62; 3.46 ERA in 81 innings in High-A with 116/54 K/BB; on the injured list with a lat strain to end the season; love the strikeouts and the upside, needs to lower the walks.
64) Isaac Paredes, INF, Detroit Tigers, Grade B+: Previously No. 66; hit .282/.368/.416 in Double-A; strong second half and still just 20; main concern is mediocre defense but I think there is a bright future in this bat.
65) Daulton Varsho, C, Arizona Diamondbacks, Grade B+: Previously No. 67; hit .301/.378/.520 with 18 homers, 21 steals in 396 at-bats in Double-A; needs additional glove polish but unusual speed for a catcher and has real
power.
66) Luis Garcia, INF, Washington Nationals, Grade B+: Previously No. 68; hit .257/.280/.337 in 525 at-bats in Double-A; pushed very quickly and is only 19 years old; production improved in the second half.
67) Ronaldo Hernandez, C, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously No. 70; cannon-arm defender, hit .265/.299/.397 with nine homers; not a great year with the bat but I still like his long-term projection.
68) Nico Hoerner, SS, Chicago Cubs, Grade B+: Previously No. 71; missed time with hand injury but hit .284/.344/.399 in Double-A when healthy; love the pure hitting skills and this is another guy who could sneak in some power
down the line.
69) Cristian Javier, RHP, Houston Astros, Grade B+: Not previously ranked; combined for 1.74 ERA, 170/59 K/BB and just 51 hits allowed in 114 innings at three levels, finishing in Triple-A; ridiculous numbers overall though needs to lower walks; fastball hits 96 but looks faster due to contrast with solid secondaries.
70) Simeon Woods Richardson, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade B+: Previously unranked; 3.80 ERA with 126/24 K/BB in 109 innings in Low-A/High-A; throws hard, has a plus curveball, changeup improving, throws strikes, just needs to prove his durability.
71) George Kirby, RHP, Seattle Mariners, Grade B+: Previously No. 75; first-round pick in 2019 out of Elon, overmatching Northwest League with 2.35 ERA in 23 innings, with 25 strikeouts, zero walks; not ranked this high on other lists but I thought he was a real steal on draft day at 20th overall; could reach majors very quickly.
72) Ronny Mauricio, SS, New York Mets, Grade B+: Previously No. 69; .268/.307/.357 in Low-A but only 18 years old; strong defensive tools and considerable promise with the bat though understandably raw; a projection pick, do not expect quick impact.
73) Marco Luciano, SS, San Francisco Giants, Grade B+:Previously No. 72; you will be hearing more about this one; .322/.438/.616 in rookie ball; signed out of Dominican Republic in 2018 for $2,600,000; power potential and athleticism stand out, current buzz very positive, also a long way off.
74) Yusniel Diaz, OF, Baltimore Orioles, Grade B+: Previously No. 74; fought off injuries and a slow start, hitting .262/.335/.472 in 286 at-bats in Double-A, showing more in-game power this year.
75) Justus Sheffield, LHP, Seattle Mariners, Grade B+: Previously No. 57; abysmal first half in Triple-A (6.87, 48/41 K/BB); demoted to Double-A and was much better (2.19, 85/18 K/BB), posting 5.50 ERA in 36 major league innings with 37/18 K/BB; you can make a case to drop him out of Top 100 entirely but the natural talent remains impressive and even a small improvement in command consistency would pay off big; this spot represents a compromise.
76) Shane Baz, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B+: Previously No. 76; 2017 first-rounder traded from Pittsburgh last summer; 2.99 ERA in 81 innings in Low-A with 87/37 K/BB; occasional command hiccups for Midwest League observers like plus fastball/slider combination.
77) Nick Lodolo, LHP, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B+: Previously No. 78; 2019 first-round pick out of TCU, posted 2.45 ERA in 18 inning debut with 30/0 K/BB before being shut down for innings limited; could move very quickly.
78) Abraham Toro, 3B, Houston Astros, Grade B: Not previously ranked; hit .324/.411/.527 with 17 homers between Double-A and Triple-A, then .218/.303/.385 in 78 major league at-bats; switch-hitter with good feel and steadily developing power.
79) Evan White, 1B, Seattle Mariners, Grade B: Previously No. 80; hit .293/.350/.488 in Double-A; pure hitter and getting to his power more often this year; defense is stellar.
80) Josh Jung, 3B, Texas Rangers, Grade B: Not previously ranked; first-round pick in 2019 from Texas Tech, hit .287/.363/.389 in 157 at-bats in Low-A; more power should develop in time, should also provide plenty of batting average and OBP.
81) Heliot Ramos, OF, San Francisco Giants, Grade B:Previously ranked No. 82; hit .290/.369/.481 with 16 homers between High-A and Double-A; big raw power and has made some progress with the strike zone.
82) Trevor Larnach, OF, Minnesota Twins, Grade B: Previously No. 83; hit .309/.384/.458 with 13 homer, 57 walks, 30 doubles in 476 at-bats between High-A and Double-A; good approach at the plate, home run production should increase.
83) Justin Dunn, RHP, Seattle Mariners, Grade B: Previously No. 84; 3.55 ERA in 132 innings in Double-A with 158/39 K/BB; has eased questions about future role; should be ready for rotation trial in 2020.
84) Josiah Gray, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B: Previously ranked No. 85; first-round pick by Cincinnati Reds in 2018, traded to Dodgers last December; 2.28 ERA in 130 innings with 147/31 K/BB at three levels, finishing in Double-A; working on changeup but fastball and slider are plus; don’t overlook him.
85) Greg Jones, SS, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B: Previously ranked No. 86; first-round pick in 2019 from UNC-Wilmington hit .335/.413/.461 in the New York-Penn League with 19 steals; 80-grade speed with on-base skills and some sneaky pop; needs to prove at higher levels but early signs are promising.
86) Anthony Kay, LHP, Toronto Blue Jays, Grade B: Previously No. 87; 2.96 ERA with 135/56 K/BB in 134 innings in Double-A/Triple-A; posted 5.79 ERA in 14 major league innings with 13/5 K/BB; still has some command glitches but live-armed lefties get lots of slack.
87) Edward Cabrera, RHP, Miami Marlins, Grade B: Previously No. 95; 2.23 ERA in 97 innings between High-A and Double-A with 116/31 K/BB and just 65 hits allowed; stock has been rising all summer due to 92-97 MPH heat; secondary pitches need more polish but loads of potential here.
88) Corbin Carroll, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks, Grade B: Previously ranked No. 88; first-round pick in 2019 from high school in Washington state; hit .299/.409/.487 in debut between rookie ball and short-season-A; extremely polished hitter for his age, and has stolen 18 in 19 attempts.
89) Deivi Garcia, RHP, New York Yankees, Grade B: Previously No. 89; 4.28 ERA in 111 innings between High-A/Double-A/Triple-A with 165/54 K/BB: big strikeout pitcher with hot stuff, though command needs more polish and he may end up in bullpen.
90) Shea Langeliers, C, Atlanta Braves, Grade B: Not previously ranked; first-round pick in 2019 from Baylor, hit .255/.310/.343 in Low-A; capable of better; outstanding defensive catcher.
91) Oneil Cruz, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates, Grade B: Previously No. 90; hit .298/.356/.475 between High-A and Double-A; missed time with broken foot but healthy now; big breakthrough possible in 2020.
92) Alek Thomas, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks, Grade B: Not previously ranked; hit .300/.379/.450 in Low-A/High-A with 10 homers, 15 steals; just 19 years old; second-round pick in 2018; only weak tool is throwing arm; more power may come.
93) Sam Huff, C, Texas Rangers, Grade B: Not previously ranked; hit .278/.335/.509 with 28 homers in Low-A/High-A; power is real, strikeouts may inhibit batting average at higher levels; defense needs more polish but has tools to stick and could have impact bat.
94) Ryan Weathers, LHP, San Diego Padres, Grade B: Previously No. 81; on strict pitch count in Low-A, posted 3.84 ERA in 96 innings with 90/18 K/BB; another favorite of Midwest League sources due to polish and mound presence.
95) Jeter Downs, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers, Grade B: Not previously ranked; hit .276/.362/.526 with 24 homers, 24 steals, 60 walks in High-A/Double-A; another multi-category player, this may be too low.
96) Tyler Freeman, INF, Cleveland Indians, Grade B: Previously No. 91; hit .306/.368/.410 between Low-A and High-A, with 19 steals; line-drive hitter with speed and quick glove.
97) Triston Casas, 1B, Boston Red Sox. Grade B: Previously No. 92; first-round pick in 2018, hit .254/.349..472 with 19 homers in Low-A, tapping his power well; excellent glove at first base.
98) Monte Harrison, OF, Miami Marlins, Grade B: Previously No. 94; hit .274/.357/.451 in 215 at-bats in Triple-A, with 20 steals; missed time with injuries; multi-category potential with power and speed but still shows rawness at age 24.
99) Jazz Chisholm, SS, Miami Marlins, Grade B: Not previously ranked; hit .220/.321/.441 with 21 homers, 16 steals in Double-A; was terrible before the trade (from Arizona to Miami); .204/.305/.427 with 123 strikeouts in 89 games before the deal but much better afterward (.284/.383/.494, 24 whiffs in 23 games); all the tools are here, but still looking for consistency.
100) Ryan Vilade, SS, Colorado Rockies: Grade B: Not previously ranked; hit .303/.367/.466 with 10 triples, 12 homers, 24 steals in High-A; age 20; some questions about defense and I’d like to see him in a less-friendly offensive environment, but this ranking could end up looking much too low by June.
101) Seth Beer, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks, Grade B: Not previously ranked; traded from Astros in Zack Greinke deal; hit .289/.388/.516 with 26 homers in High-A/Double-A; proved he could get to his power against pro pitching after college career at Clemson.
102) Daniel Lynch, LHP, Kansas City Royals, Grade B: Previously No. 97; comp round pick in 2018; 2.99 ERA in 96 innings between High-A and injury rehab at lower levels with 96/29 K/BB; finished season on an up note.
103) Jonathan India, 3B, Cincinnati Reds, Grade B:Previously No. 93; hit .259/.365/.402 between High-A and Double-A, with 11 homers, 59 walks; not a great year with the stats but still draws positive reviews, enough to keep him close to the Top 100 though stock has slipped.
104) Hans Crouse, RHP, Texas Rangers, Grade B: Previously No. 63; got off to a fast start but faded, finished with 4.41 ERA in 88 innings in Low-A with 76/19 K/BB; on the shelf with elbow issues and had surgery to remove a bone spur in October.
105) Jorge Mateo, SS, Oakland Athletics, Grade B: Hit .289/.330/.504 with 19 homers, 14 triples, 24 steals, 29 walks, 145 strikeouts in Triple-A; very intriguing power/speed mix but with concerning pitch recognition issues.
IN THE PICTURE
Bryan Abreu, RHP, Astros; Brennen Davis, OF, Cubs; Jasson Dominguez, OF, Yankees; Dane Dunning, RHP, White Sox; Braxton Garrett, LHP, Marlins; Luis Gil, RHP, Yankees; Ethan Hankins, RHP, Indians; Alek Manoah, RHP, Blue Jays; Brailyn Marquez, LHP, Cubs; Bo Naylor, C, Indians; Korey Lee, C, Astros; Freudis Nova, INF, Astros; Joe Palumbo, LHP, Rangers; Kristian Robinson, OF, Diamondbacks; Trevor Rogers, LHP, Marlins; Ryan Rolison, LHP, Rockies; Braden Shewmake, INF; Braves; Bryse Wilson, RHP, Braves;
Injured Prospects Who Could Rank Very Highly If Healthy
I never know how to assess these types of cases so here’s a special category.
Triston McKenzie, RHP, Cleveland Indians, Grade B:Previously No. 33; missed entire year with back injury; hard to rank as a result; slot in the 30-40 range if OK
Brent Honeywell, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays, Grade B: Previously No. 23; has now missed two years with elbow trouble; how do you rank him?; slot in the 40-50 range if OK
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