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2018 Organizational Top 10 Prospects
Welcome to my feeble attempt at coming up with a top 10 prospect list for every organization. This process was time consuming and certainly worth the rigorous research. I’m not one for stately introductions, so with that in mind, let’s get on with it! Teams will be posted at completion.
Today: ARIZONA, ATLANTA AND BALTIMORE
Arizona Diamondbacks
1. Pavin Smith, 1B
Analysis: In true Smith form, he was a singles hitting machine and had a heavy contact rate
2. Jon Duplantier, RHP
Analysis: Duplantier averaged more than a K per inning and gets out of jams with the best of them due to his high walk rate
3. Marcus Wilson, OF
Analysis: Wilson since turning pro has cut down on his K rate and he’s hit for more power
4. Daulton Varsho, C
Analysis: When you have 26 extra base hits in only 50 games at a tough position, you’re going to ascend quickly up rankings
5. Domingo Leyba, 2B/SS
Analysis: Injuries plagued his season, but Leyba still remained solid when returning from the DL
6. Anthony Banda, LHP
Analysis: Banda had a pedestrian 2017, especially walking a career high, but the stuff is still there
7. Drew Ellis, 3B
Analysis: Ellis didn’t hit for average, but his 8 homers in 48 contests is encouraging
8. Anfernee Grier, OF
Analysis: Grier struck out quite a bit and pulls the ball too much, but his 58 walks are a positive sign that he will adapt to go along with 30 stolen bases
9. Jared Miller, LHP
Analysis: Relievers usually don’t make these lists and although Miller has a high walk rate, his near 80 LOB% and 12.35 K/9 is quite rare
10. Christian Walker, 1B
Analysis: Granted the PCL is a hitter’s haven, but when you draw 61 walks and hit 32 long balls, this ain’t a fluke
Atlanta Braves
1. Ronald Acuna, OF
Analysis: No strenuous research needed. He’s the best prospect in the business
2. Bryse Wilson, RHP
Analysis: Bet you weren’t expecting that, huh? Well, when you throw more than a K per inning and have a 52% GBR, you’re going to move quickly up rankings
3. Mike Soroka, RHP
Analysis: This guy exceeded expectations beyond anyone’s wildest dreams and is on pace for a number 3 starter profile
4. Luiz Gohara, LHP
Analysis: When you jump from High-A to the show in 1 season, that’s impressive
5. Kolby Allard, LHP
Analysis: Allard walked his fair share of hitters, but considering he was only 19 years old in Double A, his season exceeded expectations
6. Ian Anderson, RHP
Analysis: Notice a trend here? Another pitcher...Anderson had a promising season, albeit his high walk rate and high BABIP.
7. Kyle Wright, RHP
Analysis: Wright continued off of his success at Vanderbilt with a dominant pro debut
8. Max Fried, LHP
Analysis: It seemed like Fried was overcome by prospect fatigue, but his 2017 season proved otherwise
9. Cristian Pache, OF
Analysis: Due to the loss of Maitan, Pache slides in
10. Austin Riley, 3B
Analysis: Riley only got better when promoted to Double A and his AFL campaign is confirming the legit power
Baltimore Orioles
1. Chance Sisco, C
Analysis: Sisco will never hit for much power, but the guy is a line drive machine and a future .300 hitter in the show
2. Austin Hays, OF
Analysis: When you have an ISO of .264 and hit over .300, you’re going to rank high
3. Hunter Harvey, RHP
Analysis: It’s been a rough road for the 2013 1st round pick, but the stuff is still there
4. Ryan Mountcastle, SS/3B
Analysis: Mountcastle is tapping into that power projection more than many expected
5. Alex Wells, LHP
Analysis: As a starter, Wells only walked 10 batters in 140 innings
6. Cedric Mullins, OF
Analysis: With a Low K rate and high ISO, Mullins proved he does a little bit of everything
7. Tanner Scott, LHP
Analysis: Scott pitched to more than a K per inning, despite going 0-2 in 24 starts. Talk about bad luck!!
8. D.J. Stewart, OF
Analysis: It was a resurgent season for Stewart as he set career bests in a whole host of categories
9. D.L. Hall, LHP
Analysis: From D.J. to D.L. The lefty walked more than a youngster should, but the stuff and makeup is undeniable
10. Anthony Santander, OF
Analysis: The rule 5 pick had an impressive showing in Baltimore, following an injury riddled campaign
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