BA's League Top 20 Prospect Lists Official Thread (All Lists Posted)

[Jaypers]

Starting today, BA will rank each league's Top 20 prospects. I will paste them all in this thread. Subscribers can read scouting reports for each player.

Here is their first list - the Arizona Rookie League (not to be confused with the AZ Fall League).

To qualify for a league list, starting pitchers need to have 1/3 of an inning for each team game; relievers must have 20 appearances for full-season leagues or 10 appearances in short-season leagues. Hitters must have one plate appearance per team game. Players may qualify for more than one league list, and anyone who was rookie-eligible to begin the season can make a list, even if they exhaust their rookie eligibility during the season.

2013 Arizona League Top 20

1. Clint Frazier, OF, Indians
2. Christian Arroyo, ss, Giants
3. Franchy Cordero, ss, Padres
4. Sergio Alcantara, ss, Diamondbacks
5. Jose Urena, of, Padres
6. Akeem Bostick, rhp, Rangers
7. Francisco Mejia, c, Indians
8. Billy McKinney, of, Athletics
9. Travis Demeritte, ss/3b, Rangers
10. Jairo Beras, of, Rangers
11. Justin Williams, of, Diamondbacks
12. Devin Williams, rhp, Brewers
13. Natanael Delgado, of, Angels
14. Keury Mella, rhp, Giants
15. Dustin Peterson, 3b, Padres
16. Samir Duenez, 1b, Royals
17. Adrian De Horta, rhp, Padres
18. Ryder Jones, 3b, Giants
19. Brad Keller, rhp, Diamondbacks
20. Cole Wiper, rhp, Rangers

 

[Jaypers]

2013 Gulf Coast League Top 20

1. Austin Meadows, of, Pirates
2. Lucas Giolito, rhp, Nationals
3. Reese McGuire, c, Pirates
4. Dominic Smith, 1b, Mets
5. Franklin Barreto, ss, Blue Jays
6. J.P. Crawford, ss, Phillies
7. Lewis Thorpe, lhp, Twins
8. Rob Kaminsky, lhp, Cardinals
9. Wendell Rijo, 2b, Red Sox
10. Luis Torrens, c, Yankees
11. Miguel Andujar, 3b, Yankees
12. Nick Ciuffo, c, Rays
13. Abiatal Avelino, ss, Yankees
14. Victor Reyes, of, Braves
15. Gosuke Katoh, 2b, Yankees
16. Jose Mujica, rhp, Rays
17. Luis Severino, rhp, Yankees
18. Javier Betancourt, ss, Tigers
19. Jose Castillo, lhp, Rays
20. Thairo Estrada, ss, Yankees

 

[WaxPax]

Can't complain with our 2013 Top DP in the 5.......

2013 Gulf Coast League Top 20

1. Austin Meadows, of, Pirates
2. Lucas Giolito, rhp, Nationals
3. Reese McGuire, c, Pirates
4. Dominic Smith, 1b, Mets
5. Franklin Barreto, ss, Blue Jays
6. J.P. Crawford, ss, Phillies
7. Lewis Thorpe, lhp, Twins
8. Rob Kaminsky, lhp, Cardinals
9. Wendell Rijo, 2b, Red Sox
10. Luis Torrens, c, Yankees
11. Miguel Andujar, 3b, Yankees
12. Nick Ciuffo, c, Rays
13. Abiatal Avelino, ss, Yankees
14. Victor Reyes, of, Braves
15. Gosuke Katoh, 2b, Yankees
16. Jose Mujica, rhp, Rays
17. Luis Severino, rhp, Yankees
18. Javier Betancourt, ss, Tigers
19. Jose Castillo, lhp, Rays
20. Thairo Estrada, ss, Yankees

 

[jcmint]

GCL 6 NYY in the top 20 dont see that too often

 

[Jaypers]

2013 Pioneer League Top 20

1. Hunter Dozier, 3b, Idaho Falls (Royals)
2. Phillip Ervin, of, Billings (Reds)
3. Raimel Tapia, of, Grand Junction (Rockies)
4. Ryan McMahon, 3b, Grand Junction (Rockies)
5. Emerson Jimenez, ss, Grand Junction (Rockies)
6. Ben Lively, rhp, Billings (Reds)
7. Zach Bird, rhp, Ogden (Dodgers)
8. Stryker Trahan, c, Missoula (Diamondbacks)
9. Jacob Scavuzzo, of, Ogden (Dodgers)
10. Jose Briceno, c, Grand Junction (Rockies)
11. Elier Hernandez, of Idaho Falls (Royals)
12. Adam Engel, of, Great Falls (White Sox)
13. Zane Evans, c, Idaho Falls (Royals)
14. Cody Reed, lhp, Idaho Falls (Royals)
15. Jose Rondon, ss, Orem (Angels)
16. Michael Ratterree, of, Helena (Brewers)
17. Barrett Astin, rhp, Helena (Brewers)
18. Geordy Parra, rhp, Missoula (Diamondbacks)
19. Dustin Houle, c, Helena (Brewers)
20. Scott Barlow, rhp, Ogden (Dodgers)

 

[Jaypers]

2013 Appalachian League Top 20

1. Amed Rosario, ss, Kingsport (Mets)
2. D.J. Davis, of, Bluefield (Blue Jays)
3. Victor Caratini, 3b, Danville (Braves)
4. Mitch Nay, 3b, Bluefield (Blue Jays)
5. Dawel Lugo, ss, Bluefield (Blue Jays)
6. Chase DeJong, rhp, Bluefield (Blue Jays)
7. Alex Reyes, rhp, Johnson City (Cardinals)
8. Alberto Tirado, rhp, Bluefield (Blue Jays)
9. Edwin Diaz, rhp, Pulaski (Mariners)
10. Tyler Danish, rhp, Bristol (White Sox)
11. Johan Camargo, ss, Danville (Braves)
12. Jairo Labourt, lhp, Bluefield (Blue Jays)
13. Wilton Martinez, of, Pulaski (Mariners)
14. Felix Jorge, rhp, Elizabethton (Twins)
15. Rob Whalen, rhp, Kinsport (Mets)
16. Adonys Cardona, rhp, Bluefield (Blue Jays)
17. Kenny Peoples, ss, Johnson City (Cardinals)
18. Stuart Turner, c, Elizabethton (Twins)
19. Chris Flexen, rhp, Kingsport (Mets)
20. Steve Bean, c, Johnson City (Cardinals)

 

[Joshua.Roundtree]

GCL 6 NYY in the top 20 dont see that too often

They have the advantage of having two teams in the GCL though.

The Blue Jays having seven players make the Appy League list from one team is amazing.

 

[Jaypers]

2013 Northwest League Top 20

1. Kris Bryant, 3b, Boise (Cubs)
2. Hunter Renfroe, of, Eugene (Padres)
3. D.J. Peterson, 3b, Everett (Mariners)
4. Aaron Blair, rhp, Hillsboro (Diamondbacks)
5. Austin Wilson, of, Everett (Mariners)
6. Kelvin Vasquez, rhp, Spokane (Rangers)
7. Paul Blackburn, rhp, Boise (Cubs)
8. Chase Johnson, rhp, Salem-Keizer (Giants)
9. Yasiel Balaguert, of, Boise (Cubs)
10. Dillon Maples, rhp, Boise (Cubs)
11. David Ledbetter, rhp, Spokane (Rangers)
12. Shawon Dunston Jr., of, Boise (Cubs)
13. Tom Robson, rhp, Vancouver (Blue Jays)
14. Jack Reinheimer, ss, Everett (Mariners)
15. Daniel Gibson, lhp, Hillsboro (Diamondbacks)
16. Ryan Warner, rhp, Tri-City (Rockies)
17. Kevin Encarnacion, of, Boise (Cubs)
18. Lars Huijer, rhp, Everett (Mariners)
19. L.B. Dantzler, 1b, Vancouver (Blue Jays)
20. Jose Martinez, rhp, Hillsboro (Diamondbacks)

 

[Jaypers]

2013 Midwest League Top 20

1. Byron Buxton, of, Cedar Rapids (Twins)
2. Carlos Correa, ss, Quad Cities (Astros)
3. Robert Stephenson, rhp, Dayton (Reds)
4. Corey Seager, ss, Great Lakes (Dodgers)
5. Lance McCullers Jr., rhp, Quad Cities (Astros)
6. Albert Almora, of, Kane County (Cubs)
7. Julio Urias, lhp, Great Lakes (Dodgers)
8. Max Fried, lhp, Fort Wayne (Padres)
9. Jesse Winker, of, Dayton (Reds)
10. Pierce Johnson, rhp, Kane County (Cubs)
11. Zach Eflin, rhp, Fort Wayne (Padres)
12. Vince Velasquez, rhp, Quad Cities (Astros)
13. Jose Berrios, rhp, Cedar Rapids (Twins)
14. Joe Ross, rhp, Fort Wayne (Padres)
15. Adam Brett Walker, of, Cedar Rapids (Twins)
16. Brandon Drury, 3b, South Bend (Diamondbacks)
17. Dan Vogelbach, 1b, Kane County (Cubs)
18. Taylor Guerrieri, rhp, Bowling Green (Rays)
19. Andrew Toles, of, Bowling Green (Rays)
20. Jorge Polanco, 2b/ss, Cedar Rapids (Twins)

 

[Jaypers]

2013 New York-Penn League Top 20

1. Harold Ramirez, of, Jamestown (Pirates)
2. Oscar Hernandez, c, Hudson Valley (Rays)
3. Michael Feliz, rhp, Tri-City (Astros)
4. Zach Green, 3b, Williamsport (Phillies)
5. Carson Kelly, 3b, State College (Cardinals)
6. Eric Jagielo, 3b, Staten Island (Yankees)
7. Manuel Margot, of, Lowell (Red Sox)
8. Avery Romero, 2b, Batavia (Marlins)
9. Dylan Cozens, of, Williamsport (Phillies)
10. Simon Mercedes, rhp, Lowell (Red Sox)
11. Gavin Cecchini, ss, Brooklyn (Mets)
12. B.J. Boyd, of, Vermont (Athletics)
13. Jake Johansen, rhp, Auburn (Nationals)
14. Trevor Williams, rhp, Batavia (Marlins)
15. Jamie Callahan, rhp, Lowell (Red Sox)
16. Steven Brault, lhp, Aberdeen (Orioles)
17. Zac Reininger, rhp, Connecticut (Tigers)
18. Robert Gsellman, rhp, Brooklyn (Mets)
19. Juan Herrera, ss, Mahoning Valley (Indians) / State College (Cardinals)
20. Miller Diaz, rhp, Brooklyn (Mets)

 

[sheetskout]

Re: BA's League Top 20 Prospect Lists Official Thread (Today - NY-PL)

Kind of surprised that Victor Roache didn't make the Midwest League list.

 

[Jaypers]

No, evidently that's not a typo - there are TWO prospects who ranked #8 , making 21 total!

How did Chris Stratton miss out? I don't get that one.


2013 South Atlantic League Top 20

1. Eddie Butler, rhp, Asheville (Rockies)
2. Tyler Glasnow, rhp, West Virginia (Pirates)
3. C.J. Edwards, rhp, Hickory (Rangers)
4. Raul Adalberto Mondesi, ss, Lexington (Royals)
5. Rosell Herrera, ss, Asheville (Rockies)
6. Miguel Almonte, rhp, Lexington (Royals)
7. Colin Moran, 3b, Greensboro (Marlins)
8. Mookie Betts, 2b, Greenville (Red Sox)
8. Lucas Sims, rhp, Rome (Braves)
9. Mauricio Cabrera, rhp, Rome (Braves)
10. Lewis Brinson, of, Hickory (Rangers)
11. Joey Gallo, 3b, Hickory (Rangers)
12. Nick Williams, of, Hickory (Rangers)
13. Jorge Alfaro, c, Hickory (Rangers)
14. Nomar Mazara, of, Hickory (Rangers)
15. Jose Peraza, ss, Rome (Braves)
16. Rafael De Paula, rhp, Charleston (Yankees)
17. Carlos Tocci, of, Lakewood (Phillies)
18. Bubba Starling, of, Lexington (Royals)
19. Steve Matz, lhp, Savannah (Mets)
20. Tim Anderson, ss, Kannapolis (White Sox)

 

[D-Lite]

No, evidently that's not a typo - there are TWO prospects who ranked #8 , making 21 total!

How did Chris Stratton miss out? I don't get that one.


2013 South Atlantic League Top 20

1. Eddie Butler, rhp, Asheville (Rockies)
2. Tyler Glasnow, rhp, West Virginia (Pirates)
3. C.J. Edwards, rhp, Hickory (Rangers)
4. Raul Adalberto Mondesi, ss, Lexington (Royals)
5. Rosell Herrera, ss, Asheville (Rockies)
6. Miguel Almonte, rhp, Lexington (Royals)
7. Colin Moran, 3b, Greensboro (Marlins)
8. Mookie Betts, 2b, Greenville (Red Sox)
8. Lucas Sims, rhp, Rome (Braves)
9. Mauricio Cabrera, rhp, Rome (Braves)
10. Lewis Brinson, of, Hickory (Rangers)
11. Joey Gallo, 3b, Hickory (Rangers)
12. Nick Williams, of, Hickory (Rangers)
13. Jorge Alfaro, c, Hickory (Rangers)
14. Nomar Mazara, of, Hickory (Rangers)
15. Jose Peraza, ss, Rome (Braves)
16. Rafael De Paula, rhp, Charleston (Yankees)
17. Carlos Tocci, of, Lakewood (Phillies)
18. Bubba Starling, of, Lexington (Royals)
19. Steve Matz, lhp, Savannah (Mets)
20. Tim Anderson, ss, Kannapolis (White Sox)

Um, no Greg Bird?? That's beyond insane, to the point it must be a mistake.

 

[Jaypers]

Re: BA's League Top 20 Prospect Lists Official Thread (Today - SAL)

Um, no Greg Bird?? That's beyond insane, to the point it must be a mistake.

They flipped him off, evidently.

Give 'em what for in this afternoon's chat.

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[CubsfanP]

BA's League Top 20 Prospect Lists Official Thread (Today - SAL)

No, evidently that's not a typo - there are TWO prospects who ranked #8 , making 21 total!

How did Chris Stratton miss out? I don't get that one.


2013 South Atlantic League Top 20

1. Eddie Butler, rhp, Asheville (Rockies)
2. Tyler Glasnow, rhp, West Virginia (Pirates)
3. C.J. Edwards, rhp, Hickory (Rangers)
4. Raul Adalberto Mondesi, ss, Lexington (Royals)
5. Rosell Herrera, ss, Asheville (Rockies)
6. Miguel Almonte, rhp, Lexington (Royals)
7. Colin Moran, 3b, Greensboro (Marlins)
8. Mookie Betts, 2b, Greenville (Red Sox)
8. Lucas Sims, rhp, Rome (Braves)
9. Mauricio Cabrera, rhp, Rome (Braves)
10. Lewis Brinson, of, Hickory (Rangers)
11. Joey Gallo, 3b, Hickory (Rangers)
12. Nick Williams, of, Hickory (Rangers)
13. Jorge Alfaro, c, Hickory (Rangers)
14. Nomar Mazara, of, Hickory (Rangers)
15. Jose Peraza, ss, Rome (Braves)
16. Rafael De Paula, rhp, Charleston (Yankees)
17. Carlos Tocci, of, Lakewood (Phillies)
18. Bubba Starling, of, Lexington (Royals)
19. Steve Matz, lhp, Savannah (Mets)
20. Tim Anderson, ss, Kannapolis (White Sox)

CJ Edwards is on Cubs now

 

[Jaypers]

CJ Edwards is on Cubs now

He played for Hickory (Rangers) during his time in the SAL.

We'll likely see him again on the FSL list, where he'll be represented as a Daytona Cub.

 

[D-Lite]

They flipped him off, evidently.

Give 'em what for in this afternoon's chat.

Sent from my XT907 using Freedom Card Board mobile app

I see what you did there.

 

[Jaypers]

tj (Boston, MA): I was really surprised not to see Greg Bird or Peter O'Brien on the list. The league seems very deep with prospects this year. Is it a product of that or are there concerns about handling MLB velocity/ strikeouts/ position concerns? It seems pretty impressive that a 20 year old could hit 20 HR and have an OBP of .428 over a full season.

J.J. Cooper: I expected Bird would make this list, and I did find some proponents of putting him on here, but I was surprised how many scouts are skeptical about his long-term prospects. Even with those 20 home runs, there were a whole lot of questions about his power potential. Several scouts and managers noted that 8 of his 20 HR came at Greenville, implying that while it's impressive that he can go the other way with some power, they were cheapies over Greenville's Green Monster. Guys who like him see him as a Lyle Overbay type who hits for average with gap power. Guys who don't like him think he'll hit for average and draw some walks but without the power you want from a first baseman. There were also a lot of concerns about his defense at first base with some guys giving him average grades and others saying he's below average over there.

 

[D-Lite]

tj (Boston, MA): I was really surprised not to see Greg Bird or Peter O'Brien on the list. The league seems very deep with prospects this year. Is it a product of that or are there concerns about handling MLB velocity/ strikeouts/ position concerns? It seems pretty impressive that a 20 year old could hit 20 HR and have an OBP of .428 over a full season.

J.J. Cooper: I expected Bird would make this list, and I did find some proponents of putting him on here, but I was surprised how many scouts are skeptical about his long-term prospects. Even with those 20 home runs, there were a whole lot of questions about his power potential. Several scouts and managers noted that 8 of his 20 HR came at Greenville, implying that while it's impressive that he can go the other way with some power, they were cheapies over Greenville's Green Monster. Guys who like him see him as a Lyle Overbay type who hits for average with gap power. Guys who don't like him think he'll hit for average and draw some walks but without the power you want from a first baseman. There were also a lot of concerns about his defense at first base with some guys giving him average grades and others saying he's below average over there.

Honestly, the list is based on potential and not performance. How else to explain the likes of Bubba Starling and Mondesi? Hardly dominating years, but lots of tools. Not many had a better year than Bird, regardless of position.

And how is an opposite field homer in Greenville "cheap"? Especially 8 of them? And his home park in Charleston is one of the worst power parks in the minors.

Whatever.

 

[Jaypers]

2013 California League Top 20

1. Addison Russell, ss, Stockton (Athletics)
2. Eddie Butler, rhp, Modesto (Rockies)
3. Kyle Crick, rhp, San Jose (Giants)
4. Delino DeShields Jr., 2b, Lancaster (Astros)
5. Austin Hedges, c, Lake Elsinore (Padres)
6. Edwin Escobar, lhp, San Jose (Giants)
7. Patrick Kivlehan, 3b, High Desert (Mariners)
8. Jace Peterson, ss, Lake Elsinore (Padres)
9. Alex Yarbrough, 2b, Inland Empire (Angels)
10. Adalberto Mejia, lhp, San Jose (Giants)
11. Chris Taylor, ss, High Desert (Mariners)
12. Travis Jankowski, of, Lake Elsinore (Padres)
13. Yorman Rodriguez, of, Bakersfield (Reds)
14. Max Muncy, 1b, Stockton (Athletics)
15. Ty Blach, lhp, San Jose (Giants)
16. Mark Sappington, rhp, Inland Empire (Angels)
17. R.J. Alvarez, rhp, Inland Empire (Angels)
18. Mac Williamson, of, San Jose (Giants)
19. Trevor Story, ss, Modesto (Rockies)
20. Clayton Blackburn, rhp, San Jose (Giants)