Minor League Ball Top http://www.blackhawksteamproshop.com/Patrick_Sharp_Jersey 150 Prospects for 2013
Here is a list of Top 150 Prospects for 2013. http://www.blackhawksteamproshop.com/Brent_Seabrook_Jersey This list supplements, updates, and integrates the Top 50/50 Hitters/Pitchers list in the 2013 Baseball Prospect Book and adds another 50 names. First, a few points:
It is meant to be useful for both general baseball purposes and fantasy owners. As a result, it presents a balance between long term upside and present ability.
Personal biases: I tend to favor players who are closer to the majors than those who are far away. My background is sabermetric, but my approach is to blend sabermetrics and traditional scouting. I may lean one way or another on a particular player. There is also some room for instincts and gut feelings.
I don't like having hitters and pitchers on the same list. I put them on different lists in my book, but I realize that separating them as different species is a rear guard action that I'm destined to lose. People want an integrated list and don't care about whiny philosophical objections, so here it is.
I am well aware that the grades don't completely line up with my previously published lists here at Minor League Ball, especially in the border area between B+ and B. The grades will get revised before Opening Day, but I didn't want to delay this list any longer while getting everything reconciled. Stay tuned as I update the team lists and Jiri Hudler Jersey grades.
The lower in the list you go, the more fluid it becomes. Don't take it personally if some guy you really like is ranked 127th and some bum you don't like at 105th.
ETAs are a best guess on when a player should first see significant major league action as opposed to just a brief cup of coffee.
This was originally 120 players, but I kept finding guys that could be/should be mentioned, so what the hell, let's go with 150.
Remember this handy rule of thumb: John Sickels under ranked (over ranked) your favorite (least favorite) prospect because he specifically hates (loves) your (arch rival) team.
1) Jurickson Profar, SS, Texas Rangers, ETA Jiri Hudler Youth Jersey 2013
2) Oscar Brandon Saad Authentic Jersey Taveras , OF, St. Louis Cardinals, ETA 2013
3) Dylan Bundy, RHP, Baltimore Orioles, 2013
4) Xander Bogaerts , SS, Boston Red Sox, 2014
5) Gerrit Cole, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates, 2013
COMMENT: Can't see any of this as a surprise. I strongly considered Oscar over Jurickson, but ultimately the defense/position issue puts Profar just a tad ahead.
6) Shelby Miller, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals, 2013
7) Wil Myers, OF, Tampa Bay Rays, 2013
8) Jose Fernandez, RHP, Miami Marlins, 2014
9) Mike Zunino, C, Seattle Mariners, 2014
10) Miguel Sano, Brandon Saad Premier Jersey 3B, Minnesota Twins, 2015
COMMENT: No big surprises. I love Sano.
11) Trevor Bauer, RHP, Cleveland Indians, 2013
12) Christian Yelich, OF, Miami Marlins, 2014
13) Travis D'Arnaud, C, New York Mets, 2013
14) Billy Hamilton, OF, Cincinnati Reds, 2014
15) Zack Wheeler, RHP, New York Mets, 2013
COMMENT: Hamilton isn't having a great spring but entirety of track record is more important for most of these guys than a small spring sample size.