BA Midseason top 50 Prospects

[That's Crucial]

1. Dylan Bundy, rhp, Orioles
2. Jurickson Profar, ss, Rangers
3. Wil Myers, of, Royals
4. Taijuan Walker, rhp, Mariners
5. Danny Hultzen, lhp, Mariners
6. Gerrit Cole, rhp, Pirates
7. Tyler Skaggs, lhp, Diamondbacks
8. Jose Fernandez, rhp, Marlins
9. Manny Machado, ss, Orioles
10. Zack Wheeler, rhp, Mets
11. Mike Olt, 3b, Rangers
12. Nick Castellanos, 3B, Tigers
13. Matt Barnes, rhp, Red Sox
14. Francisco Lindor, ss, Indians
15. Jameson Taillon, rhp, Pirates
16. Archie Bradley, rhp, Diamondbacks
17. Nolan Arenado, 3b, Rockies
18. Oscar Taveras, of, Cardinals
19. Travis D'Arnaud, c, Blue Jays
20. Shelby Miller, rhp, Cardinals
21. Christian Yelich, of, Marlins
22. Miguel Sano, 3b, Twins
23. Jonathan Singleton, 1b, Astros
24. Julio Teheran, rhp, Braves
25. Javier Baez, ss, Cubs
26. Carlos Martinez, rhp, Cardinals
27. Billy Hamilton, ss, Reds
28. Mason Williams, of, Yankees
29. Jake Odorizzi, rhp, Royals
30. Gary Sanchez, c, Yankees
31. Xander Bogaerts, ss, Red Sox
32. Jackie Bradley, of, Red Sox
33. Matt Davidson, 3b, Diamondbacks
34. Matt Harvey, rhp, Mets
35. Nick Franklin, ss, Mariners
36. Starling Marte, cf, Pirates
37. Jake Marisnick, cf, Blue Jays
38. Anthony Gose, cf, Blue Jays
39. Tyler Austin, of, Yankees
40. Alen Hanson, ss, Pirates
41. Cody Buckel, rhp, Rangers
42. James Paxton, lhp, Mariners
43. Jean Segura, 2b/ss, Angels
44. Kolten Wong, 2b, Cardinals
45. George Springer, of, Astros
46. Bubba Starling, of, Royals
47. Hak-Ju Lee, ss, Rays
48. Tyler Thornburg, rhp, Brewers
49. Zach Lee, rhp, Dodgers
50. Jedd Gyorko, 3b, Padres

 

[hive17]

Thornburg in the Top 50, niiiiiice!

And Mike Olt, number 11 with a bullet.

Ouchtown, population Julio Teheran

 

[Superhuskiefan1]

2 Mariners in the top 5

 

[bigpapiMA32]

Wow, can't even remember the last time Red Sox had three in the top 50.

 

[Ian Stewart]

I think Xander is way too low.

Quite happy with Fernandez at #8 and Baez at #25, though.

 

[sheetskout]

I don't understand how Walker can be ranked over Cole or Hudson at this point.

Edit: Obviously meant Hultzen. I think I am on the second day of a hangover.

 

[jcmint]

ohhhh baby this is cool very different from sickels list huh

 

[gonzagacubs]

Baez at 25 is cool with me. I still think Profar should be #1 on this list.

 

[Jaypers]

I don't understand how Walker can be ranked over Cole or Hudson at this point.

BA's unwritten ranking ratio --- 75% ceiling, 25% performance.

 

[rehmus]

Wow, can't even remember the last time Red Sox had three in the top 50.

I was thinking the exact same thing.
It's a shame Ranaudo has sucked, I thought in the pre-season he'd be on lists like these.

 

[chompsmcgee]

BA's unwritten ranking ratio --- 75% ceiling, 25% performance.

Makes sense. None of these guys are finished products.

 

[shayscards79]

I'm surprised Taveras is that low. I figured top 10 for sure.

 

[sheetskout]

I don't understand how Walker can be ranked over Cole or Hudson at this point.

Check out me with the early brainfart today. Totally meant Hultzen.

 

[Firebirds11]

I'm shocked Jacob Turner was not on the list. He hasn't been IMPRESSIVE this year, but he has done nothing to warrant him being left off this list especially at this age.

That being said, I like where Nick Castellanos is.

 

[SINFULONE]

Wow, can't even remember the last time Red Sox had three in the top 50.

Or the Cardinals having 4 in the top 50, though Miller has fallen a lot.

 

[SINFULONE]

I'm surprised Taveras is that low. I figured top 10 for sure.

I went to Springfield last week and saw him making a sensatinoal diving catch and hit a 3 run bomb to bust the game open.Dude can ball.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Rendon out of the top 50, could have been #1 or 2 with a good, healthy season. Just means cheaper cards for me

 

[MadHandle11]

Matt Davidson getting some love!

 

[ballerskrip]

LOVIN IT

7. Tyler Skaggs, lhp, Diamondbacks

25. Javier Baez, ss, Cubs

 

[hail2thevictors]

I don't understand how Walker can be ranked over Cole or Hudson at this point.

Edit: Obviously meant Hultzen. I think I am on the second day of a hangover.

Hultzen is almost 3 years older than Taijuan, while Cole is 2 years older.

I know Taijuan has struggled recently, but the kid is 19 in AA. He has outperformed Cole this year IMO, given the age and level of competition faced.