MLB's Top Prospects By Position Lists

[Jaypers]

Today - RHPs.

2017 Top 10 right-handed pitching prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/213616014/2017-top-10-right-handed-pitching-prospects/?topicid=151437456)

[xxmudgexx]

Hope Glasnow puts it togther this year!

[fulltritty]

Hope Glasnow puts it togther this year!

Me too. I have him stashed in my minors for Fantasy baseball.

[Ray27Ray52]

So does Kopech have any realistic chance of getting a call even if Quintana stays with the Sox?

[PejaD]

3 of the top 10 are ChiSox! Quite the haul from recent trades.

[rutgersjpm]

So does Kopech have any realistic chance of getting a call even if Quintana stays with the Sox?

If he gets the call this year he'll be a reliever for life. My guess is the Sox spend the next two years trying to stretch him out. The only way he gets a cup before 2019 is if the White Sox give up on him being a starter.

[seanbros55]

I cringe every time I see Espinoza on one of these lists...such a shite trade for Pomeranz. And he's only 19.

[mwash1983]

I cringe every time I see Espinoza on one of these lists...such a shite trade for Pomeranz. And he's only 19.

Lottery ticket and i've heard he's got an elbow hanging by a thread...

[dchurg]

Lottery ticket and i've heard he's got an elbow hanging by a thread...

got any prospects you've heard anything positive about?

[jewcer2k5]

got any prospects you've heard anything positive about?

You must be in sales because we all know that's a question you (and everyone else) already knows the answer to.

[rngrdanny22]

So Kopech is the highest rated that doesn't already have MLB experience, correct?

105 MPH will do that...

If anyone is looking to sell some of his 2014 Draft autos, hit me up.

[MarshallCutler6]

Damn. Much as I hate the white Sox, their farm is ultra impressive. Taking some influence from another chicago ream:)

[preakness]

Chi Sox

Trade for Deleon!!!

[mwash1983]

got any prospects you've heard anything positive about?

Absolutely but I'm not giving out my secrets here...

[mwash1983]

So Kopech is the highest rated that doesn't already have MLB experience, correct?

105 MPH will do that...

If anyone is looking to sell some of his 2014 Draft autos, hit me up.

Wasting your money buying the next Kyle Farnsworth...

[VandyCards]

I've seen two Kopech starts. One was amazing because he simply could not find the plate. Guys only swung because they were tired of taking balls and wanted to prove they could hit 100.

The other time his command was on and he looked dominant.

He seems like a nice kid, but a bit of an interesting character. Probably better for him he won't be in Boston.


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[VandyCards]

Lottery ticket and i've heard he's got an elbow hanging by a thread...



Oh so he's every overthrown teenager with "advanced" breaking stuff?


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[Homerun]

Wasting your money buying the next Kyle Farnsworth...

:doh::doh::doh:

[rngrdanny22]

Wasting your money buying the next Kyle Farnsworth...


I think a comment like this could be made about any prospect. Ever.

I could also be wasting my money on the next Nolan Ryan.

No risk, no reward.

[awz50]

Absolutely but I'm not giving out my secrets here...

I don't want those secrets

[JohnRyno]

So does Kopech have any realistic chance of getting a call even if Quintana stays with the Sox?

This is just my two-bit opinion, but I don't see them rushing prospects.

[PejaD]

2017 Top 10 left-handed pitching prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/213619434/2017-top-10-left-handed-pitching-prospects/?topicid=151437456)

Hader tops the list, but wonder where he would rank on a list of all pitching prospects. I am thinking the back-end of the top 10.

[rcspur]

So Kopech is the highest rated that doesn't already have MLB experience, correct?

105 MPH will do that...

If anyone is looking to sell some of his 2014 Draft autos, hit me up.


He was clocked at 110 yesterday... Unreal.

[ScooterD]

He was clocked at 110 yesterday... Unreal.

Here be the link (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/17/watch-white-sox-prospect-michael-kopech-hits-110-mph-on-max-velocity-throw/)

[Jmort23]

110 mph on a max velocity crow hop....is pretty ridiculous but when he struggles to find the plate consistently there will be some very tough outings for Kopech.

[rscards]

he did it with a 3 oz ball

[rngrdanny22]

110 mph on a max velocity crow hop....is pretty ridiculous but when he struggles to find the plate consistently there will be some very tough outings for Kopech.

I agree control could be his biggest challenge. If he figures it out, holy crap he's going to be good.

Although, walks won't be too bad if nobody can hit the ball to knock them in. There was another guy who walked a ton and struck out a ton. I think he's the all-time leader in both categories. What was his name again?

(of course I'm not making that comparison, just a joke)

[WalterAZ31]

:doh::doh::doh:

how this guy isn't a MLB scout just baffles me

[HitandRun24]

he did it with a 3 oz ball


it's what driveline is doing.... It's the highest rated 3oz pull down yet beating the mark 105.8

[Jaypers]

Today - Catchers.

2017 Top 10 Catching prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/213808058/2017-top-10-catching-prospects/?topicid=151437456)

[kwalter12]

Nottingham at 10. There is a name I haven't heard in a while. AA was not very good to him in 2016.

[Jaypers]

Today - first basemen.

2017 Top 10 first base prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/213931912/2017-top-10-first-base-prospects/?topicid=151437456)

[ark8085]

Today - Catchers.

2017 Top 10 Catching prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/213808058/2017-top-10-catching-prospects/?topicid=151437456)

What do you think about Tyler Stephenson? I'm surprised he didn't crack the top 10.

[Jaypers]

What do you think about Tyler Stephenson? I'm surprised he didn't crack the top 10.

Had he been healthy last year he could have had a stronger case.

[ark8085]

Today - first basemen.

2017 Top 10 first base prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/213931912/2017-top-10-first-base-prospects/?topicid=151437456)


Bobby Bradley reminds me of a young Ryan Howard imo. Which could be scary power wise...

[padremurph]

Today - first basemen.

2017 Top 10 first base prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/213931912/2017-top-10-first-base-prospects/?topicid=151437456)

I thought Naylor might have made it? Guess not.

[blackandgold]

I thought Naylor might have made it? Guess not.

Mayo tweeted anywhere from 11-15

[dthimesch]

2017 Top 10 left-handed pitching prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/213619434/2017-top-10-left-handed-pitching-prospects/?topicid=151437456)

Hader tops the list, but wonder where he would rank on a list of all pitching prospects. I am thinking the back-end of the top 10.

Boom! My guy Gonsalves finally getting some respect!

[dthimesch]

Today - first basemen.

2017 Top 10 first base prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/213931912/2017-top-10-first-base-prospects/?topicid=151437456)


WEAK!! 1B List.

[Shinypsptitans]

Kopech back on those PEDs.

[Davis]

WEAK!! 1B List.
Verlander will K those clowns 19 out of 20 times. :cool:

[tkraft24]

Bobby Bradley reminds me of a young Ryan Howard imo. Which could be scary power wise...

I don't see it unless that average starts trending up. He's still younger than Howard ever was in the minors but his BA has definitely trended in the wrong direction at each level in his young career.

[houstonrules51]

I think Tellez should be higher. He's got a great hit tool with some pop and showed it in AA. Can't wait to see him in the bigs. To be fair, he's a local boy and I coached his nephew so I am a little biased.


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[VandyCards]

I think Tellez should be higher. He's got a great hit tool with some pop and showed it in AA. Can't wait to see him in the bigs. To be fair, he's a local boy and I coached his nephew so I am a little biased.


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He looks so much like David Ortiz up there. Almost the same swing, very similar body. I don't think he'll be as good as Ortiz (really going out on a limb) but it is hard to watch him and not think of Papi

[PejaD]

Top 2B List

MLB.com 2017 Prospect Watch | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2017/?list=2b)

#10 choice is a bit out of nowhere. I guess he has speed and Cards added him to their 40 man roster

[fulltritty]

Top 2B List

MLB.com 2017 Prospect Watch | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2017/?list=2b)

#10 choice is a bit out of nowhere. I guess he has speed and Cards added him to their 40 man roster

I wonder if Jorge Mateo will be moved to this list next year since he wasn't on it this year. It seems with the addition of Gleyber Torres, the Yankees might be moving Mateo to 2B although he still played more games at SS.

[HitandRun24]

Top 2B List

MLB.com 2017 Prospect Watch | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2017/?list=2b)

#10 choice is a bit out of nowhere. I guess he has speed and Cards added him to their 40 man roster


I had no idea who he was also but he did hit .323

[JoshHarrison5]

He looks so much like David Ortiz up there. Almost the same swing, very similar body. I don't think he'll be as good as Ortiz (really going out on a limb) but it is hard to watch him and not think of Papi

My first impression as well....poor mans David Ortiz. Tellez seems to be a great guy though with a good head on his shoulders....very involved in the community and charities, hard working, and humble. Hope he gets his shot this year and does well!

[PejaD]

Top Hot Corner Prospects
2017 Top 10 third base prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/214061862/2017-top-10-third-base-prospects/?topicid=151437456)

What MiLB level is Vlad Jr going to play at in '17? I am thinking he isn't ready for Hi-A, but they probably don't want to start him off in the cold weather Midwest League. Extended ST + Northwest League?

Arroyo looks overrated IMO. Chapman might be underrated.

[PGS]

Nice to see Andujar finally getting some love at #8 on the 3B list. I've been stashing him since 2013.

[fulltritty]

Nice to see Andujar finally getting some love at #8 on the 3B list. I've been stashing him since 2013.

I so wish they would bring him up and sit Headley.

[PGS]

I so wish they would bring him up and sit Headley.

Same, but my pocket books says to wait and let hype build!

[dasiegel]

They love Senzel. I gotta see how he progresses. I love Happ and Riley for power purposes.

[steelers]

Read the Blue Jays want to start him in the MWL for Lansing. I don't think the cold weather is that big of a deal, just for a few weeks.


What MiLB level is Vlad Jr going to play at in '17? I am thinking he isn't ready for Hi-A, but they probably don't want to start him off in the cold weather Midwest League. Extended ST + Northwest League?

Arroyo looks overrated IMO. Chapman might be underrated.[/QUOTE]

[bwalter1]

Read the Blue Jays want to start him in the MWL for Lansing. I don't think the cold weather is that big of a deal, just for a few weeks.


What MiLB level is Vlad Jr going to play at in '17? I am thinking he isn't ready for Hi-A, but they probably don't want to start him off in the cold weather Midwest League. Extended ST + Northwest League?

Arroyo looks overrated IMO. Chapman might be underrated.[/QUOTE]

I think that people holding Vlad Jr will be disappointed in about 4 years.

[PejaD]

2017 Top 10 shortstop prospects list | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/214270268/2017-top-10-shortstop-prospects-list/?topicid=151437456)

Shortsops are out.

I feel like all of these guys will have trouble cracking more than mid-teens dingers except for Rodgers, Barreto and maybe Maitan. Back to the time of light hitting SS's.

[fulltritty]

Same, but my pocket books says to wait and let hype build!

I was looking at his cards last night since I only have 2. I can't believe how much is autos are going for already and yet he really wasn't on the radar until last year after having a good season.

[fulltritty]

2017 Top 10 shortstop prospects list | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/214270268/2017-top-10-shortstop-prospects-list/?topicid=151437456)

Shortsops are out.

I feel like all of these guys will have trouble cracking more than mid-teens dingers except for Rodgers, Barreto and maybe Maitan. Back to the time of light hitting SS's.

I have a feeling Mateo will move to 2B and he and Torres will be the up the middle partners for the Yankees in 2018 with Didi and Castro reverting to bench players or more likely being traded.

[mwash1983]

Torres will be 150 a chrome by the end of the weekend.

[mwash1983]

BTW I take Rosario over both Torres and Swanson...

[imbluestreak23]

Torres will be 150 a chrome by the end of the weekend.

People are losing their minds over an AFL performance. Guess we will see if things "clicked" or if sample size really was too small.

[xxmudgexx]

No love for Newman? Wow law will be super upset lol

[Triple B]

I think that people holding Vlad Jr will be disappointed in about 4 years.


I'll take your word over MLB.com's any day!

[enbambam6986]

Looks like Crawford is starting to drop

[BacktoBusiness]

People are losing their minds over an AFL performance. Guess we will see if things "clicked" or if sample size really was too small.
2nd this, look at clint frazier prices...there shouldnt be such a huge disparity in value

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[Wrightfan85]

BTW I take Rosario over both Torres and Swanson...

Torres yes but Dansby is a beast.

[kwalter12]

No love for Newman? Wow law will be super upset lol

Don't worry. Newman will deliver. Dude strokes.

[kwalter12]

Looks like Crawford is starting to drop

Mario Mendoza

[psumac]

Looks like Crawford is starting to drop

prospect fatigue. he's been like top 25 since he was drafted in 2013 and hasn't made it to the bigs yet due to the philllies' rebuild. people are starting to get tired of seeing his name so high without results in the upper minors/majors.

[tedwilliamsfan]

I'm glad they covered Kevin Maitan on MLB Network just now. I know he's only 16 until Feb. 12, but his swing looks so advanced. Anytime they throw around names like Miguel Cabrera and Chipper Jones as a ceiling it makes me excited to see what the kid can really do against real competition this year.

I hope he gets a Bowman Chrome card this year. I have one EEE sticker Auto, but a nice Chrome in a Braves uniform would be great.

[StlScott]

With outfielders left to go, here is their top 10 so far (in no specific order)...

Moncada
Albies
Bellinger
Giolito
Glasnow
Reyes
Crawford
Rosario
Swanson
Torres

*no left handed pitchers or third basemen...

I think Benintendi will be #1. We find out Saturday!

[PejaD]

With outfielders left to go, here is their top 10 so far (in no specific order)...

Moncada
Albies
Bellinger
Giolito
Glasnow
Reyes
Crawford
Rosario
Swanson
Torres

*no left handed pitchers or third basemen...

I think Benintendi will be #1. We find out Saturday!

Benintendi will probably be the only OF to crack the overall top 10. I am thinking Albies will be the odd man out

[daeve]

the Maitan chrome is gonna be huge.

[shayscards79]

Torres yes but Dansby is a beast.

Hopefully a perennial all star as they suggest

[StlScott]

It didnt seem like all that long ago there were few good third basemen and shortstops. Now those positions are loaded.

[Syndygaard]

BTW I take Rosario over both Torres and Swanson...

You are out of your mind sir.

[bulljh]

the Maitan chrome is gonna be huge.

That would be a nice pull for my first super auto!

[daeve]

Rosario vs Swanson is a coin-flip for me... And I think they're both just a hair above Torres

[dasiegel]

Rosario vs Swanson is a coin-flip for me... And I think they're both just a hair above Torres

Ceiling higher for Torres though which explains the prices

[imbluestreak23]

Top outfielders:

2017 Top 10 outfield prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/214298354/2017-top-10-outfield-prospects/)

[tedwilliamsfan]

Top outfielders:

2017 Top 10 outfield prospects | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/news/article/214298354/2017-top-10-outfield-prospects/)

Glad to see Victor Robles and Eloy Jimenez so high on this list, not that I expected them out of the Top 10 outfielders.

[StlScott]

Jim Callis ‏@jimcallisMLB 18m18 minutes ago

Blake Rutherford is the 14th-ranked OF on @MLBPipeline's soon-to-be-revealed Top 100 Prospects list. @Yankees

[jrinne17]

Brinson should be top 3

[StlScott]

Brinson should be top 3

I love Brinson. the only thing that will stop him is injuries. He has not had a full year yet. Now would be a good time...

Also,

Jim Callis ‏@jimcallisMLB 17m17 minutes ago

All of the OF on @MLBPipeline Top 10 rank in upper third of our overall Top 100 that goes live on Sat. Not enough room for every talented OF.

[mwash1983]

You are out of your mind sir.

How? Just because bloggers say it...

[mwash1983]

Ceiling higher for Torres though which explains the prices

Not true, Torres is a pretty fair bet not to stick at SS, also hitting in the AFL is grossly overrated...

[Wrightfan85]

Ceiling higher for Torres though which explains the prices

He's the least likely to stay at short though. Rosario probably the best glove of the 3.

[daeve]

Rosario is the total package, his swing will produce more power once he adds a touch more strength

[PejaD]

In anticipation of the release of the top 100 list, Here is my best guess (in alphabetical order).

W Adames
B Aiken
O Albies
J Alfaro
A Alford
K Allard
A Almora
Y Alvarez
I Anderson
C Arroyo
H Bader
F Barreto
J Bauers
T Beede
J Bell
C Bellinger
A Benintendi
P Bickford
B Bradley
L Brinson
W Calhoun
J Candelario
D Cease
M Chapman
Z Collins
JP Crawford
J De Leon
R Devers
I Diaz
Y Diaz
A Espinoza
E Fedde
D Fisher
J Flaherty
C Frazier
C Fulmer
A Garrett
B Garrett
L Giolito
T Glasnow
S Gonsalves
N Gordon
J Groome
V Guerrero
J Hader
I Happ
J Hoffman
G Holmes
B Honeywell
T Jay
E Jimenez
A Judge
M Keller
C Kelly
A Kirilloff
M Kopech
K Lewis
R Lopez
K Maitan
M Manning
M Margot
G Marquez
F Martes
J Mateo
A Meadows
F Mejia
Y Mendez
Y Moncada
M Moniak
N Williams
S Newcomb
K Newman
T O'Neill
L Ortiz
D Paulino
R Pint
AJ Puk
C Ray
S Reid-Foley
H Renfroe
A Reyes
V Robles
B Rodgers
A Rosario
B Rutherford
N Senzel
Ju Sheffield
C Sisco
D Smith
M Soroka
R Stephenson
D Swanson
R Tapia
G Torres
R Urena
A Verdugo
L Weaver
F Whitley
J Winker
B Zimmer

[dasiegel]

Rosario is the total package, his swing will produce more power once he adds a touch more strength

Agree, hence me trying to buy his stuff:)

This also is the reason why Mateo not being on the list is laughable. They were basically in the exact same league until Mateo's locker room incident and then he had an awful season from there. You don't just lose ability in half a season lol. Rosario #4, Mateo doesn't make the list? Come on.

Not true, Torres is a pretty fair bet not to stick at SS, also hitting in the AFL is grossly overrated...

He's the least likely to stay at short though. Rosario probably the best glove of the 3.

Well KLaw has a 1B in his top 6 so I don't care whether he stays at SS or moves to 3B or w/e as far as his ceiling or list ranking. And my thoughts on Torres have nothing to do with the AFL. As a prospect guy and Yankee fan I know what his bat brings and he's very young. He wasn't the top Cubs prospect by accident.

[fulltritty]

He's the least likely to stay at short though. Rosario probably the best glove of the 3.

Where would the Yankees move Torres? They already moved Mateo to 2B and it looks like Andujar might be their 3B option.

[daeve]

Agree, hence me trying to buy his stuff:)

This also is the reason why Mateo not being on the list is laughable. They were basically in the exact same league until Mateo's locker room incident and then he had an awful season from there. You don't just lose ability in half a season lol. Rosario #4, Mateo doesn't make the list? Come on.


Its moreso that Rosario's ability to hit jumped several levels, and he's always been better defensively. Mateo currently has no real position, so he'll likely head to the OF, if he can stick in CF he could regain some value, but his bat was also pretty bad last year. He's stil a back-end top 100 guy to me because he's still young and still has tools, he's not done much to improve those into skills though, and Rosario has by a lot.