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After watching prices and reading up on all of these guys since BDP's release a few months ago, I wanted to put together my own personal list ranking the players on the checklist in the future just for fun. A lot of this is what I think of the player and how they will perform and how important they will be to their team, not all just about card value...although the two often go hand in hand 
So without further ado, here is my list.
2008 BDP Auto Rankings: Looking to the Future
1. Gordan Beckham- Great hitter for power and average already at a position where power is very valuable.
1b. Jesus Montero- Bat could turn out to be one of the best in baseball down the road…if he continues to develop like they say he could. Also at a premium position (although it is likely that he will eventually move to first base or outfield due to his size and lack of athleticism behind the plate).
Between 1a and 1b, take your pick between a more seasoned hitter now, or one that COULD be even better down the road.
2. Michael Stanton- Guy has unbelievable power and tremendous athleticism for a big man, and is only 19 years old. He will be in the middle of whatever success the Marlins have for years to come.
3. Buster Posey- Hard to argue against the NCAA’s 2008 Golden Spikes Award winner. Hits a ton and also is a great all-around athlete.
4. Wilmer Flores- Still young, but he already is a threat every time he steps up to the plate. He is only going to get better.
5. Michael Inoa- Sky’s the limit, but how will he do against real competition?
6. Zach Collier- Has the raw tools, just needs to finish filling out physically and to add some seasoning to fully develop his game and take it to the next level. Look for him to be a force in Philly’s lineup in a few years.
7. Derek Holland- Lefty with a great fastball. Still needs to prove his secondary stuff, but it won’t be long until he reaches the majors.
8. Josh Reddick- Great fielder who proved his bat at lower levels, but will look to have better success against AA pitching in 2009.
9. Ike Davis- Supposed to have some power but didn’t show it in his debut season in the minors. 2009 season will be more telling about what this guy can do.
10. Carlos Gutierrez- Sinker-baller who could be a starter or come out of the bullpen.
11. Anthony Hewitt- Another athletic, toolsy outfielder for the Phillies who also plays some third base. Collier seems to have better potential overall, but Hewitt’s athleticism could help him develop into a solid everyday player for the Phillies a few years down the road.
12. Lonnie Chisenhall- Off-field problems set him back a year ago, but he’s still young and has the potential to be a solid major leaguer, if not better.
13. Mike Montgomery- Lefty with a mid-90s fastball. Still has a way to go developing his off-speed pitches, and whether or not he is able to do this will determine his future success.
14. Brad Hand- A young lefty pitcher straight out of high school looks like he could be a solid mid-rotation starter someday for Florida.
15. Dan Schlereth- Possibly a future closer, Schlereth has good stuff, but he is destined for a career in the bullpen. No shame in that, but it makes it tougher for his cards to gain tons of value.
16. Evan Frederickson- Can dial it up to the high 90s, but a very erratic pitcher who will need to figure out his control problem if he is going to ever make it to the majors.
17. Cody Adams- Righty pitcher that still has some issues to figure out before he can advance.
Thoughts?
So without further ado, here is my list.
2008 BDP Auto Rankings: Looking to the Future
1. Gordan Beckham- Great hitter for power and average already at a position where power is very valuable.
1b. Jesus Montero- Bat could turn out to be one of the best in baseball down the road…if he continues to develop like they say he could. Also at a premium position (although it is likely that he will eventually move to first base or outfield due to his size and lack of athleticism behind the plate).
Between 1a and 1b, take your pick between a more seasoned hitter now, or one that COULD be even better down the road.
2. Michael Stanton- Guy has unbelievable power and tremendous athleticism for a big man, and is only 19 years old. He will be in the middle of whatever success the Marlins have for years to come.
3. Buster Posey- Hard to argue against the NCAA’s 2008 Golden Spikes Award winner. Hits a ton and also is a great all-around athlete.
4. Wilmer Flores- Still young, but he already is a threat every time he steps up to the plate. He is only going to get better.
5. Michael Inoa- Sky’s the limit, but how will he do against real competition?
6. Zach Collier- Has the raw tools, just needs to finish filling out physically and to add some seasoning to fully develop his game and take it to the next level. Look for him to be a force in Philly’s lineup in a few years.
7. Derek Holland- Lefty with a great fastball. Still needs to prove his secondary stuff, but it won’t be long until he reaches the majors.
8. Josh Reddick- Great fielder who proved his bat at lower levels, but will look to have better success against AA pitching in 2009.
9. Ike Davis- Supposed to have some power but didn’t show it in his debut season in the minors. 2009 season will be more telling about what this guy can do.
10. Carlos Gutierrez- Sinker-baller who could be a starter or come out of the bullpen.
11. Anthony Hewitt- Another athletic, toolsy outfielder for the Phillies who also plays some third base. Collier seems to have better potential overall, but Hewitt’s athleticism could help him develop into a solid everyday player for the Phillies a few years down the road.
12. Lonnie Chisenhall- Off-field problems set him back a year ago, but he’s still young and has the potential to be a solid major leaguer, if not better.
13. Mike Montgomery- Lefty with a mid-90s fastball. Still has a way to go developing his off-speed pitches, and whether or not he is able to do this will determine his future success.
14. Brad Hand- A young lefty pitcher straight out of high school looks like he could be a solid mid-rotation starter someday for Florida.
15. Dan Schlereth- Possibly a future closer, Schlereth has good stuff, but he is destined for a career in the bullpen. No shame in that, but it makes it tougher for his cards to gain tons of value.
16. Evan Frederickson- Can dial it up to the high 90s, but a very erratic pitcher who will need to figure out his control problem if he is going to ever make it to the majors.
17. Cody Adams- Righty pitcher that still has some issues to figure out before he can advance.
Thoughts?
