BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread

[MENTION=1770]Jaypers[/MENTION] - sign me up for what the Rangers and M's have done with their systems. Looking at the projected lineup, I see no Profar in the Ranger's........?

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[MENTION=1770]Jaypers[/MENTION] - sign me up for what the Rangers and M's have done with their systems. Looking at the projected lineup, I see no Profar in the Ranger's........?

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BA always says not to take these projected lineups too seriously.

Jaypers said:

BA always says not to take these projected lineups too seriously.

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Who's system in the West do you like the most?

WCTYSON said:

Who's system in the West do you like the most?

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The Astros, unequivocally.

Jaypers said:

The Astros, unequivocally.

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Huge fan of Correa. Very warm on Feliz but the rest of the arms worry me.

Jaypers said:

The Astros, unequivocally.

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Outside of the top two, I don't see the Astros system as very strong. The Rangers depth gives them the leg up in my opinion.

Jaypers said:

The Astros, unequivocally.

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Big fan of Josh Hader, he's a local kid.

insert big smile !!!!! I know most the Rangers - played local

Jaypers said:

OAKLAND ATHLETICS
1. DANIEL ROBERTSON, SS
2. MATT OLSON, 1B
3. MATT CHAPMAN, 3B
4. RENATO NUNEZ, 3B
5. DILLON OVERTON, LHP
6. RAUL ALCANTARA, RHP
7. CHAD PINDER, 2B/SS
8. MAX MUNCY, 1B/3B
9. SETH STREICH, RHP
10. DANIEL GOSSETT, RHP

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter For Average – Daniel Robertson
Best Power Hitter – Matt Olson
Best Strike-Zone Discipline – Max Muncy
Fastest Baserunner – Billy Burns
Best Athlete – Yairo Munoz
Best Fastball – Bobby Wahl
Best Curveball – Dylan Covey
Best Slider – Daniel Gossett
Best Changeup – Dillon Overton
Best Control – Dillon Overton
Best Defensive Catcher – Iolana Akau
Best Defensive Infielder – Matt Chapman
Best Infield Arm – Matt Chapman
Best Defensive Outfielder – Billy Burns
Best Outfield Arm – Tyler Marincov

2018 LINEUP –
Catcher – Derek Norris
First Base – Renato Nunez
Second Base – Chad Pinder
Third Base – Matt Chapman
Shortstop – Daniel Robertson
Left Field – Matt Olson
Centerfield – Craig Gentry
Right Field – Josh Reddick
Designated Hitter – Josh Donaldson
No. 1 Starter – Sonny Gray
No. 2 Starter – Jeff Samardzija
No. 3 Starter – Jarrod Parker
No. 4 Starter – Dillon Overton
No. 5 Starter – Raul Ancantara
Closer - Sean Doolittle

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BA has just unveiled the Revised version of this list to reflect the Donaldson trade.

Oakland Athletics (Dec. 3)
Top 10 Prospects
1. Daniel Robertson, ss
2. Franklin Barreto, ss
3. Matt Olson, 1b
4. Matt Chapman, 3b
5. Renato Nunez, 3b
6. Kendall Graveman, rhp
7. Sean Nolin, lhp
8. Dillon Overton, lhp
9. Raul Alcantara, rhp
10. Chad Pinder, 2b/ss

I have yet to receive my issue containing the N.L. East top 10 lists, but the Braves' list just went online, so here it is. [MENTION=1720]cgilmo[/MENTION]

ATLANTA BRAVES
Top 10 Prospects
1. Jose Peraza, 2b
2. Lucas Sims, rhp
3. Christian Bethancourt, c
4. Jason Hursh, rhp
5. Ozhaino Albies, ss
6. Braxton Davidson, of
7. Tyrell Jenkins, rhp
8. Johan Camargo, ss
9. Garrett Fulenchek, rhp
10. Kyle Kubitza, 3b

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Jose Peraza
Best Power Hitter Joey Terdoslavich
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Braxton Davidson
Fastest Baserunner Jose Peraza
Best Athlete Matt Lipka
Best Fastball Shae Simmons
Best Curveball Lucas Sims
Best Slider Cody Martin
Best Changeup Chasen Shreve
Best Control Chasen Shreve
Best Defensive Catcher Christian Bethancourt
Best Defensive Infielder Johan Camargo
Best Infield Arm Kyle Kubitza
Best Defensive Outfielder Todd Cunningham
Best Outfield Arm Edward Salcedo

2018 LINEUP
Catcher Christian Bethancourt
First Base Freddie Freeman
Second Base Jose Peraza
Third Base Kyle Kubitza
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons
Left Field Justin Upton
Center Field Todd Cunningham
Right Field Nick Markakis
No. 1 Starter Julio Teheran
No. 2 Starter Mike Minor
No. 3 Starter Alex Wood
No. 4 Starter Lucas Sims
No. 5 Starter Jason Hursh
Closer Craig Kimbrel

Revised Marlins list, minus Heaney and DeSclafani, who were traded.

MIAMI MARLINS
1. Tyler Kolek, rhp
2. J.T. Realmuto, c
3. Justin Nicolino, lhp
4. Jose Urena, rhp
5. Avery Romero, 2b
6. Domingo German, rhp
7. Isael Soto, of
8. Trevor Williams, rhp
9. Brian Anderson, 3b/2b
10. Jarlin Garcia, lhp

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Avery Romero
Best Power Hitter Justin Bour
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Austin Barnes
Fastest Baserunner Anfernee Seymour
Best Athlete Justin Twine
Best Fastball Tyler Kolek
Best Curveball Austin Brice
Best Slider Matt Milroy
Best Changeup Justin Nicolino
Best Control Justin Nicolino
Best Defensive Catcher J.T. Realmuto
Best Defensive Infielder Austin Nola
Best Infield Arm Brian Anderson
Best Defensive Outfielder Ryan Aper
Best Outfield Arm Isael Soto

2018 LINEUP
Catcher J.T. Realmuto
First Base Justin Bour
Second Base Dee Gordon
Third Base Avery Romero
Shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria
Left Field Christian Yelich
Center Field Marcell Ozuna
Right Field Giancarlo Stanton
No. 1 Starter Jose Fernandez
No. 2 Starter Henderson Alvarez
No. 3 Starter Jarred Cosart
No. 4 Starter Tyler Kolek
No. 5 Starter Justin Nicolino
Closer Jose Urena

NEW YORK METS
1. NOAH SYNDERGAARD, RHP
2. STEVE MATZ, LHP
3. BRANDON NIMMO, OF
4. DILSON HERRERA, 2B/SS
5. KEVIN PLAWECKI, C
6. AMED ROSARIO, SS
7. MICHAEL CONFORTO, OF
8. RAFAEL MONTERO, RHP
9. MARCOS MOLINA, RHP
10. GAVIN CECCHINI, SS

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter For Average – Dilson Herrera
Best Power Hitter – Michael Conforto
Best Strike-Zone Discipline – Brandon Nimmo
Fastest Baserunner – Champ Stuart
Best Athlete – Amed Rosario
Best Fastball – Noah Syndergaard
Best Curveball – Rob Whalen
Best Slider – Michael Fulmer
Best Changeup – Akeel Morris
Best Control – Gabriel Ynoa
Best Defensive Catcher – Colton Plaia
Best Defensive Infielder – Wilfredo Tovar
Best Infield Arm – Jhoan Urena
Best Defensive Outfielder – Darrell Ceciliani
Best Outfield Arm – Cesar Puello


2018 LINEUP –
Catcher – Travis d’Arnaud
First Base – Lucas Duda
Second Base – Dilson Herrera
Shortstop – Amed Rosario
Third Base – David Wright
Left Field – Michael Conforto
Centerfield – Juan Lagares
Right Field – Brandon Nimmo
No. 1 Starter – Matt Harvey
No. 2 Starter – Zack Wheeler
No. 3 Starter – Noah Syndergaard
No. 4 Starter – Jake DeGrom
No. 5 Starter – Steve Matz
Closer – Jenrry Mejia

Biddle sure has fallen, hasn't he. Nowhere to be found on the list.


PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
1. J.P. CRAWFORD, SS
2. AARON NOLA, RHP
3. MAIKEL FRANCO, 3B/1B
4. ROMAN QUINN, OF/SS
5. CARLOS TOCCI, OF
6. AARON BROWN, OF
7. MATT IMHOF, LHP
8. JESMUEL VALENTIN, 2B
9. YOEL MECIAS, LHP
10. FRANKLYN KILOME, RHP

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter For Average – J.P. Crawford
Best Power Hitter – Maikel Franco
Best Strike-Zone Discipline – J.P. Crawford
Fastest Baserunner – Roman Quinn
Best Athlete – Roman Quinn
Best Fastball – Nefi Ogando
Best Curveball – Jesse Biddle
Best Slider – Ethan Stewart
Best Changeup – Aaron Nola
Best Control – Aaron Nola
Best Defensive Catcher – Deivi Grullon
Best Defensive Infielder – J.P. Crawford
Best Infield Arm – Maikel Franco
Best Defensive Outfielder – Aaron Altherr
Best Outfield Arm – Jose Pujols


2018 LINEUP –
Catcher – Deivi Grullon
First Base – Maikel Franco
Second Base – Jesmuel Valentin
Shortstop – J.P. Crawford
Third Base – Cody Asche
Left Field – Carlos Tocci
Centerfield – Roman Quinn
Right Field – Aaron Brown
No. 1 Starter – Cole Hamels
No. 2 Starter – Aaron Nola
No. 3 Starter – Jon Pettibone
No. 4 Starter – David Buchanan
No. 5 Starter – Matt Imhof
Closer – Ken Giles

WASHINGTON NATIONALS
1. LUCAS GIOLITO, RHP
2. MICHAEL TAYLOR, OF
3. REYNALDO LOPEZ, RHP
4. ERICK FEDDE, RHP
5. STEVEN SOUZA, OF
6. A.J. COLE, RHP
7. WILMER DIFO, SS/2B
8. DREW WARD, 3B
9. BRIAN GOODWIN, OF
10. NICK PIVETTA, RHP

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter For Average – Steven Souza
Best Power Hitter – Steven Souza
Best Strike-Zone Discipline – Tony Renda
Fastest Baserunner – Rafael Bautista
Best Athlete – Michael Taylor
Best Fastball – Lucas Giolito
Best Curveball – Lucas Giolito
Best Slider – Erick Fedde
Best Changeup – Erik Davis
Best Control – Taylor Hill
Best Defensive Catcher – Pedro Severino
Best Defensive Infielder – Wilmer Difo
Best Infield Arm – Jason Martinson
Best Defensive Outfielder – Michael Taylor
Best Outfield Arm – Victor Robles

2018 LINEUP –
Catcher – Wilson Ramos
First Base – Ryan Zimmerman
Second Base – Tony Renda
Shortstop – Ian Desmond
Third Base – Anthony Rendon
Left Field – Steven Souza
Centerfield – Michael Taylor
Right Field – Bryce Harper
No. 1 Starter – Stephen Strasburg
No. 2 Starter – Jordan Zimmermann
No. 3 Starter – Lucas Giolito
No. 4 Starter – Doug Fister
No. 5 Starter – Gio Gonzalez
Closer – Reynaldo Lopez

Here are the N.L. Central lists.


CHICAGO CUBS
1. KRIS BRYANT, 3B
2. ADDISON RUSSELL, SS
3. JORGE SOLER, OF
4. KYLE SCHWARBER, C/OF
5. C.J. EDWARDS, RHP
6. BILLY MCKINNEY, OF
7. ALBERT ALMORA, OF
8. GLEYBER TORRES, SS
9. PIERCE JOHNSON, RHP
10. DUANE UNDERWOOD, RHP

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter For Average – Kyle Schwarber
Best Power Hitter – Kris Bryant
Best Strike-Zone Discipline – Mark Zagunis
Fastest Baserunner – Jacob Hannemann
Best Athlete – Matt Szczur
Best Fastball – Duane Underwood
Best Curveball – C.J. Edwards
Best Slider – Jake Stinnett
Best Changeup – Jen-Ho Tseng
Best Control – Jen-Ho Tseng
Best Defensive Catcher – Victor Caratini
Best Defensive Infielder – Carlos Penalver
Best Infield Arm – Kris Bryant
Best Defensive Outfielder – Albert Almora
Best Outfield Arm – Jorge Soler

2018 LINEUP –
Catcher – Kyle Schwarber
First Base – Anthony Rizzo
Second Base – Starlin Castro
Third Base – Javier Baez
Shortstop – Addison Russell
Left Field – Kris Bryant
Centerfield – Billy McKinney
Right Field – Jorge Soler
No. 1 Starter – Jon Lester
No. 2 Starter – Jake Arrieta
No. 3 Starter – C.J. Edwards
No. 4 Starter – Kyle Hendricks
No. 5 Starter – Duane Underwood
Closer – Corey Black

CINCINNATI REDS
1. ROBERT STEPHENSON, RHP
2. RASIEL IGLESIAS, RHP
3. JESSE WINKER, OF
4. MICHAEL LORENZEN, RHP
5. NICK HOWARD, RHP
6. ANTHONY DESCLAFANI, RHP
7. AMIR GARRETT, LHP
8. NICK TRAVIESO, RHP
9. ARISTIDES AQUINO, OF
10. YORMAN RODRIGUEZ, OF

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter For Average – Jesse Winker
Best Power Hitter – Aristides Aquino
Best Strike-Zone Discipline – Jesse Winker
Fastest Baserunner – Junior Arias
Best Athlete – Amir Garrett
Best Fastball – Robert Stephenson
Best Curveball – Robert Stephenson
Best Slider – Nick Howard
Best Changeup – Ismael Guillon
Best Control – Ben Lively (Note: this was published before today’s trade)
Best Defensive Catcher – Tucker Barnhart
Best Defensive Infielder – Tanner Rahier
Best Infield Arm – Cory Thompson
Best Defensive Outfielder – Nick Benedetto
Best Outfield Arm – Yorman Rodriguez

2018 LINEUP –
Catcher – Devin Mesoraco
First Base – Joey Votto
Second Base – Alex Blandino
Third Base – Todd Frazier
Shortstop – Eugenio Suarez
Left Field – Jesse Winker
Centerfield – Billy Hamilton
Right Field – Jay Bruce
No. 1 Starter – Johnny Cueto
No. 2 Starter – Homer Bailey
No. 3 Starter – Robert Stephenson
No. 4 Starter – Rasiel Iglesias
No. 5 Starter – Michael Lorenzen
Closer – Aroldis Chapman

No Medeiros or Gatewood. ?


MILWAUKEE BREWERS
1. TYRONE TAYLOR, OF
2. ORLANDO ARCIA, SS/2B
3. CLINT COULTER, C/OF
4. MONTE HARRISON, OF
5. GILBERT LARA, SS
6. WEI-CHUNG ****, LHP
7. TAYLOR WILLIAMS, RHP
8. DEVIN WILLIAMS, RHP
9. TYLER WAGNER, RHP
10. TAYLOR JUNGMANN, RHP

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter For Average – Tyrone Taylor
Best Power Hitter – Clint Coulter
Best Strike-Zone Discipline – Jason Rogers
Fastest Baserunner – Johnny Davis
Best Athlete – Tyrone Taylor
Best Fastball – Damien Magnifico
Best Curveball – Jorge Lopez
Best Slider – Kodi Medeiros
Best Changeup – Brooks Hall
Best Control – Taylor Williams
Best Defensive Catcher – Adam Weisenburger
Best Defensive Infielder – Yadiel Rivera
Best Infield Arm – Orlando Arcia
Best Defensive Outfielder – Tyrone Taylor
Best Outfield Arm – Monte Harrison


2018 LINEUP –
Catcher – Jonathan Lucroy
First Base – Ryan Bruan
Second Base – Scooter Gennett
Third Base – Jean Segura
Shortstop – Orlando Arcia
Left Field – Clint Coulter
Centerfield – Tyrone Taylor
Right Field – Carlos Gomez
No. 1 Starter – Yovani Gallardo
No. 2 Starter – Wily Peralta
No. 3 Starter – Jimmy Nelson
No. 4 Starter – Taylor Williams
No. 5 Starter – Devin Williams
Closer – David Goforth

PITTSBURGH PIRATES
1. TYLER GLASNOW, RHP
2. JAMESON TAILLON, RHP
3. AUSTIN MEADOWS, OF
4. JOSH BELL, OF/1B
5. REESE MCGUIRE, C
6. NICK KINGHAM, RHP
7. ALEN HANSON, SS/2B
8. COLE TUCKER, SS
9. MITCH KELLER, RHP
10. HAROLD RAMIREZ, OF

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter For Average – Josh Bell
Best Power Hitter – Stetson Allie
Best Strike-Zone Discipline – Jaff Decker
Fastest Baserunner – Alen Hanson
Best Athlete – Alen Hanson
Best Fastball – Tyler Glasnow
Best Curveball – Buddy Borden
Best Slider – Adrian Sampson
Best Changeup – Nick Kingham
Best Control – Nick Kingham
Best Defensive Catcher – Elias Diaz
Best Defensive Infielder – Gift Ngoepe
Best Infield Arm – Wyatt Mathisen
Best Defensive Outfielder – Keon Broxton
Best Outfield Arm – Willy Garcia

2018 LINEUP –
Catcher – Reese McGuire
First Base – Josh Bell
Second Base – Neil Walker
Third Base – Josh Harrison
Shortstop – Jordy Mercer
Left Field – Starling Marte
Centerfield – Andrew McCutchen
Right Field – Gregory Polanco
No. 1 Starter – Gerrit Cole
No. 2 Starter – Tyler Glasnow
No. 3 Starter – Jameson Taillon
No. 4 Starter – Nick Kingham
No. 5 Starter – Jeff Locke
Closer – Mark Melancon

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
1. MARCO GONZALES, LHP
2. ALEX REYES, RHP
3. STEPHEN PISCOTTY, OF
4. RANDAL GRICHUK, OF
5. ROB KAMINSKY, LHP
6. JACK FLAHERTY, RHP
7. TIM COONEY, LHP
8. SAM TUIVAILALA, RHP
9. CHARLIE TILSON, OF
10. MAGNEURIS SIERRA, OF

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter For Average – Stephen Piscotty
Best Power Hitter – Randal Grichuk
Best Strike-Zone Discipline – Mike O’Neill
Fastest Baserunner – C.J. McElroy
Best Athlete – Randal Grichuk
Best Fastball – Sam Tuivailala
Best Curveball – Rob Kaminsky
Best Slider – Dixon Llorens
Best Changeup – Marco Gonzales
Best Control – Tim Cooney
Best Defensive Catcher – Travis Tartamella
Best Defensive Infielder – Juan Herrera
Best Infield Arm – Patrick Wisdom
Best Defensive Outfielder – Tommy Pham
Best Outfield Arm – Stephen Piscotty

2018 LINEUP –
Catcher – Yadier Molina
First Base – Matt Adams
Second Base – Kolten Wong
Third Base – Matt Carpenter
Shortstop – Aledmys Diaz
Left Field – Stephen Piscotty
Centerfield – Charlie Tilson
Right Field – Jason Heyward
No. 1 Starter – Adam Wainwright
No. 2 Starter – Lance Lynn
No. 3 Starter – Michael Wacha
No. 4 Starter – Carlos Martinez
No. 5 Starter – Marco Gonzales
Closer – Trevor Rosenthal

[MENTION=1770]Jaypers[/MENTION] Happy New Years to you and yours. Thank you for the list.