It's Officially Top 100 Prospect List Season (So Here's Mine)

[Jaypers]

This week, Klaw and Mayo/Callis release their top 100 prospect lists (Law on Thurs, Mayo/Callis on Friday evening, on the MLBN).

BA takes their sweet time with theirs - we're still a month away.

Each year I like to create my own as well. So here goes.

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

1. Byron Buxton Twins)
2. Kris Bryant (Cubs)
3. Carlos Correa (Astros)
4. Addison Russell (Cubs
5. Lucas Giolito (Nationals
6. Joey Gallo (Rangers)
7. Miguel Sano (Twins)
8. Blake Swihart (Red Sox)
9. Noah Syndergaard (Mets)
10. Corey Seager (Dodgers)
11. Daniel Norris (Blue Jays)
12. Tyler Glasnow (Pirates)
13. Jorge Soler (Cubs)
14. Francisco Lindor (Indians)
15. Kyle Schwarber (Cubs)
16. Alex Jackson (Mariners)
17. Carlos Rodon (White Sox)
18. Archie Bradley (Diamondbacks)
19. Dylan Bundy (Orioles)
20. Tyler Kolek (Marlins)
21. Henry Owens (Red Sox)
22. Raul Mondesi (Royals)
23. Joc Pederson (Dodgers)
24. Brandon Finnegan (Royals)
25. Julio Urias (Dodgers)
26. Jameson Taillon (Pirates)
27. Luis Severino (Yankees)
28. Hunter Harvey (Orioles)
29. Robert Stephenson (Reds)
30. J.P. Crawford (Phillies)
31. C.J. Edwards (Cubs)
32. Aaron Nola (Phillies)
33. Mark Appel (Astros)
34. Jose Berrios (Twins)
35. Braden Shipley (Diamondbacks)
36. Jose Peraza (Braves)
37. Bradley Zimmer (Indians)
38. Steven Matz (Mets)
39. Sean Manaea (Royals)
40. Andrew Heaney (Angels)
41. Austin Meadows (Pirates)
42. Aaron Blair (Diamondbacks)
43. Tim Anderson (White Sox)
44. Kyle Zimmer (Royals)
45. Aaron Sanchez (Blue Jays)
46. Maikel Franco (Phillies)
47. D.J. Peterson (Mariners)
48. Marco Gonzales (Cardinals)
49. Jeff Hoffman (Blue Jays)
50. Michael Taylor (Nationals)
51. Spencer Adams (White Sox)
52. Josh Bell (Pirates)
53. Clint Frazier (Indians)
54. Franklin Barreto (Athletics)
55. Aaron Judge (Yankees)
56. Alex Reyes (Cardinals)
57. Dalton Pompey (Blue Jays)
58. Rusney Castillo (Red Sox)
59. David Dahl (Rockies)
60. Sean Newcomb (Angels)
61. Grant Holmes (Dodgers)
62. Matt Olson (Athletics)
63. Jon Gray (Rockies)
64. Eduardo Rodriguez (Red Sox)
65. Matt Wisler (Padres)
66. Mike Foltynewicz (Braves)
67. Yasmany Tomas (Diamondbacks)
68. Jake Thompson (Rangers)
69. Raisel Iglesias (Reds)
70. Hunter Dozier (Royals)
71. Jesse Winker (Reds)
72. Kyle Freeland (Rockies)
73. Tyrone Taylor (Brewers)
74. Touki Toussaint (Diamondbacks)
75. Trea Turner (Padres/Nationals)
76. Steven Souza (Rays)
77. Billy McKinney (Cubs)
78. Stephen Piscotty (Cardinals)
79. Brian Johnson (Red Sox)
80. Reynaldo Lopez (Nationals)
81. Daniel Robertson (Rays)
82. Max Pentecost (Blue Jays)
83. Rafael Devers (Red Sox)
84. Roman Quinn (Phillies)
85. Kohl Stewart (Twins)
86. Jorge Mateo (Yankees)
87. Hunter Renfroe (Padres)
88. Vince Velasquez (Astros)
89. Andrew Susac (Giants)
90. Orlando Arcia (Brewers)
91. Max Fried (Braves)
92. Brandon Nimmo (Mets)
93. Eddie Butler (Rockies)
94. Austin Hedges (Padres)
95. Reese McGuire (Pirates)
96. Dilson Herrera (Mets)
97. Erick Fedde (Nationals)
98. Lucas Sims (Braves)
99. Alex Meyer (Twins)
100. Jorge Alfaro (Rangers)




Honorable Mentions:
Christian Bethancourt (Braves)
Steven Moya (Tigers)
J.T. Realmuto (Marlins)
Nick Gordon (Twins)
Kevin Plawecki (Mets)
Greg Bird (Yankees)
Tyler Beede (Giants)
Randal Grichuk (Cardinals)
Willy Adames (Rays)
Nomar Mazara (Rangers)

 

[James52411]

Kris Bryant is ranked way too low.

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[Keyser Soze]

Thanks for the list, J.P. Shocked to see Jonathan Gray at 63! Rationale?

 

[Keyser Soze]

Also, where you think you'd slot Yoan Moncada were he eligible? Or do we just know too little about him?

 

[Jaypers]

Thanks for the list, J.P. Shocked to see Jonathan Gray at 63! Rationale?

I anticipated this question from the jump. His year wasn't quite up to ***** by most people's standards (especially toward the end of the season), and his velocity fell a bit as well, down to the low/mid 90's from 102 MPH in 2013. That, plus the infamous "mile-high stigma" (i.e. Rockies' pitching prospects tend to tank when called up) caused me to rank him where I did. That said, I'm rooting for him to prove everyone wrong, including me.

 

[Jaypers]

Also, where you think you'd slot Yoan Moncada were he eligible? Or do we just know too little about him?

He'd probably be in the low-mid teens. I've read quite a bit about him, especially from Kiley McDaniel. Here's hoping the OFAC unblocks him sooner than later, so he can sign with a team and get some cards produced. (He's held private workouts for several teams, including the Dodgers this morning.)

 

[Keyser Soze]

Are there a few guys, off the op of your head, that you think you'll be much higher on than Law or MLB? Guys you're lower on? (other than Gray)


Swihart, Jackson, and Kolek jump out at me.

 

[Jaypers]

Are there a few guys, off the op of your head, that you think you'll be much higher on than Law or MLB? Guys you're lower on? (other than Gray)

I find it almost impossible to predict Law's and MLB.com's line of thinking when creating their lists.

All I can tell you is, they'll likely rank some guys that we'll find to be way too high and way too low. (Hey, it keeps people talking.)

 

[Keyser Soze]

I find it almost impossible to predict Law's and MLB.com's line of thinking when creating their lists.

All I can tell you is, they'll likely rank some guys that we'll find to be way too high and way too low. (Hey, it keeps people talking.)

Especially KLaw.

 

[maxe0213]

Pretty shocked Bird didn't make your list. He is looking like he is going to be a stud at 1B once Tex is gone.

Also, where is Lindgren? I figured he was a lock for top 100 lists.

One last question,
We saw an influx of talent from the international level into the Yanks system. Do you not know enough about them to rank any of them? They signed something like 15 of the top 30, I would guess a couple would've made the list unless you just don't have the info on them yet.

 

[Jaypers]

Pretty shocked Bird didn't make your list. He is looking like he is going to be a stud at 1B once Tex is gone.

Also, where is Lindgren? I figured he was a lock for top 100 lists.

One last question,
We saw an influx of talent from the international level into the Yanks system. Do you not know enough about them to rank any of them? They signed something like 15 of the top 30, I would guess a couple would've made the list unless you just don't have the info on them yet.

1) Bird has the power to succeed, and as you saw, was an honorable mention. Above-average power, although his other tools aren't quite as impressive.

2) Relievers rarely make my lists (same with others').

3) See #86 .

 

[Codasco07]

Don't forget BP's list will be out this week as well since the annual has shipped.

 

[Codasco07]

1) Bird has the power to succeed, and as you saw, was an honorable mention. Above-average power, although his other tools aren't quite as impressive.

2) Relievers rarely make my lists (same with others').

3) See #86 .

Just to clarify, I believe the OP was speaking of the 2014 J2s. Mateo signed in 2012.

To OP, the 16 y/os are too far away to realistically rank in the year they sign. You'll see them shoot up the list in their first professional season or two. Many will hardly get out of complex ball next year.

 

[Keyser Soze]

J.P.- How strongly, if it all, did you consider Ozhaino Albies for the list? Hard to not be impressed with his rookie league season as a 17 year old SS. Still too young?

http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=milb&player_id=645277#/career/R/hitting/2014/ALL

 

[Jaypers]

J.P.- How strongly, if it all, did you consider Ozhaino Albies for the list? Hard to not be impressed with his rookie league season as a 17 year old SS. Still too young?

http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=milb&player_id=645277#/career/R/hitting/2014/ALL

He was definitely considered. I had him right behind Bethancourt. However, the additions of Folty and Fried to their system pushed him back.

 

[netbb]

Thanks for the list!

 

[shayscards79]

Nice list Jaypers, thanks for sharing.

I'm surprised that Nick Gordon didn't make your list.

After his strong AFL performance Rosario make your top "125" so to speak.. how about Alen Hanson?

What are the chances James Taillon see Pittsburgh this year?

Who has the potential to make the biggest jump on this list as the season progresses? Austin Meadows and David Dahl come to mind for me.

 

[BBCgalaxee]

Someone's gotta ask it....why isn't Bryant number one and how can Buxton possibly be the top spot?

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[Jaypers]

Nice list Jaypers, thanks for sharing.

I'm surprised that Nick Gordon didn't make your list.

After his strong AFL performance Rosario make your top "125" so to speak.. how about Alen Hanson?

What are the chances James Taillon see Pittsburgh this year?

Who has the potential to make the biggest jump on this list as the season progresses? Austin Meadows and David Dahl come to mind for me.

Gordon was an honorable mention. Rosario wasn't so close. I'd probably put him in the 110 range. Same with Hansen. If Taillon stays healthy I could see him getting the call in Sept.

As for biggest jump, I'm lousy at predicting such things, so I won't try.

 

[Jaypers]

Someone's gotta ask it....why isn't Bryant number one and how can Buxton possibly be the top spot?

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I agonized between the two for the longest time. However, Buxton's tools are just too glaringly good to ignore. He has 80 speed, an 80 arm/defender, above average power and a 70 bat. I'm giving him a mulligan, and chalking off his 2014 to bad luck.