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MLB.com's Top Outfield Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Bryce Harper	2	• Harper smacks walk-off shot • Harper swipes second base • More Harper video • Harper named Org All-Star
2	Mike Trout	3	• Trout hits two-run homer • Trout smacks double • Trout steals third base • Trout named Org All-Star
3	Bubba Starling	17	• Prospect Q&A: Starling
4	Wil Myers	19	• Myers steals third base • Myers hits solo homer • More Myers video • Myers back in the swing
5	Brett Jackson	33	• Jackson leaves the park • Jackson smacks RBI triple • More Jackson video • Jackson named Org All-Star
6	Christian Yelich	35	• Yelich's playoff walk-off • Yelich's walk-off wins MiLBY • Yelich shot is homer of year • Yelich named Org All-Star
7	Starling Marte	40	• Marte named Double-A All-Star • Marte collects six RBIs in marathon • Marte named EL Rookie of Year
8	Gary Brown	48	• Brown is Giants offensive MVP • Brown wins MiLBY as top hitter • Brown plates six in 23-hit attack • Brown's big for Giants
9	Anthony Gose	57	• MiLB.com talks with Gose • Gose making strides • Gose keys playoff victory • Gose named Org All-Star
10	Jake Marisnick	58	• Marisnick named Postseason Star • Marisnick makes gains • Marisnick named Org All-Star
11	Michael Choice	59	• Choice adds pop to Ports • Choice extends homer streak • Choice wins homer crown • Choice named Org All-Star
12	Rymer Liriano	60	• Liriano throws out runner • Choice named Org All-Star
13	Bryce Brentz	63	• Prospect Q&A: Brentz • Brentz keeps bashing • Brentz flirts with cycle • Brentz named Org All-Star
14	Josh Bell	69	• Bell named Top Prospect
15	Aaron Hicks	72	• Hicks busts out of slump
16	Mason Williams	73	• Williams legs out triple • Williams among special prospects • Williams' SI named top team • Williams named Org All-Star
17	George Springer	84	• Springer's Draft Report • Astros take Springer at No. 11
18	Leonys Martin	89	• Martin's two-run double • Martin throws out Gindl • Rangers Insider: The Martins • More Martin video
19	Grant Green	94	• Green goes yard • Green plates a pair • More Green video • Green seeking reunion
20	Mikie Mahtook	96	• Mahtook's Draft Report • Mahtook drives in two in the AFL
21	Francisco Peguero	98	• Peguero's walk-off slam • Peguero gets Honorable Mention

MLB.com's Top Second Base Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Cory Spangenberg	81	• Spangenberg scores a run • Spangenberg named Topps All-Star • Spangenberg stays relaxed
2	Jonathan Schoop	NR	• Schoop continues hot hitting • Schoop named an Org All-Star
3	Kolten Wong	NR	• Wong gets Honorable Mention
4	Oscar Tejeda	NR	• Tejeda hits his second homer • Tejeda puts one in the net
5	Cesar Hernandez	NR	• Hernandez named an All-Star
6	Delino DeShields	NR	• DeShields steals second • DeShields goes yard
7	Charlie Culberson	NR	• Culberson doubles in run
8	Scooter Gennett	NR	• MiLB.com chats with Gennett • Gennett gets groove back • Gennett ties Manatees' hit record • Gennett named Org All-Star
9	Reese Havens	NR	• Havens hits walk-off homer • Havens starts double play • Havens named Org All-Star
10	Joe Panik	NR	• Panik doubles into the corner • Panik named NWL MVP • Prospect Q&A: Joe Panik

MLB.com's Top First Base Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Anthony Rizzo	37	• Rizzo goes yard • Rizzo starts 3-2 double play • More Rizzo video • Rizzo named Org All-Star
2	Yonder Alonso	39	• Alonso hits three-run homer • Alonso on playing in All-Star games • More Alonso video • Prospect Q&A: Yonder Alonso
3	Jonathan Singleton	44	• Singleton drives in career-high six • Singleton finds the power
4	C.J. Cron	NR	• Cron named Org All-Star • Cron conquering Pioneer League
5	Chris Parmelee	NR	• Parmelee named Org All-Star
6	Matt Adams	NR	• Adams slugs two-run homer • Adams goes deep • Prospect Q&A: Matt Adams • Adams named Org All-Star
7	Neftali Soto	NR	• Soto homers for Louisville • Soto named Org All-Star
8	Chris Marrero	NR	• Marrero clubs RBI double • Marrero goes deep • More Marrero video • Marrero named Org All-Star
9	Alex Dickerson	NR	• Dickerson's Draft Report
10	Dan Vogelbach	NR	• Vogelbach's Draft Report

MLB.com's Top Catching Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Jesus Montero	12	• Montero goes deep • Montero guns down Hughes • More Montero video • Montero named Org All-Star
2	Devin Mesoraco	14	• Mesoraco jacks one • Mesoraco shows off arm • More Mesoraco video • Mesoraco's big night fuels Bats
3	Travis d'Arnaud	25	• d'Arnaud chats with MiLB.com • Prospect Q&A: d'Arnaud • d'Arnaud has big playoff night • d'Arnaud named Org All-Star
4	Gary Sanchez	53	• Sanchez hits two more bombs • Sanchez homers in third straight
5	Wilin Rosario	63	• Rosario drills home run • Rosario knocks another one • More Rosario video • Prospect Q&A: Wilin Rosario
6	Yasmani Grandal	68	• Grandal gets call to Double-A • Grandal's RBI knock for Bats • Grandal gets fresh start
7	Christian Bethancourt	91	• Bethancourt hits solo blast • Bethancourt hits three-run shot • Bethancourt, 'Cats thank fans • Numbers don't define Bethancourt
8	Ryan Lavarnway	93	• Lavarnway hits a bomb • Lavarnway smacks towering shot • More Lavarnway video • Lavarnway named Org All-Star
9	Sebastian Valle	NR	• Valle named FSL Postseason star • Valle leads Lakewood to SAL title
10	Jorge Alfaro	NR	• Alfaro provides fireworks • Alfaro named an NWL top prospect

MLB.com's Top Third Base Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Nolan Arenado	22	• Prospect Q&A: Arenado • Arenado named Rox's Player of Year • Arenado named Org All-Star
2	Miguel Sano	23	• Sano hits 19th, 20th homers • Sano named Org All-Star
3	Anthony Rendon	27	• Rendon's Draft Report
4	Mike Olt	43	• Pelicans Chatter with Mike Olt • Olt named Rangers Player of the Month
5	Nick Castellanos	51	• Castellanos smacks RBI double • Ten Questions with Castellanos • Castellanos named Org All-Star
6	Will Middlebrooks	56	• Middlebrooks' first Triple-A homer's a slam • Middlebrooks' terrific play at third • More Middlebrooks video • Middlebrooks ending season with bang
7	Jedd Gyorko	71	• Gyorko keeps it simple • Gyorko named MVP of Cal/Car showcase • Gyorko extends hitting streak to 17 • Gyorko named Org All-Star
8	Matt Dominguez	87	• Dominguez goes deep • Dominguez homers off Mike Montgomery • More Dominguez video • Prospect Q&A: Dominguez
9	Wilmer Flores	NR	• Flores leads way in playoff win
10	Zack Cox	NR	• Cox hits opposite-field shot • Cox smacks another homer • Cox gets call to Double-A • Cox reaches four times in Double-A debut

MLB.com's Top Shortstop Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Manny Machado	6	• Machado promoted to Frederick • Machado smacks double • Machado on time with Aberdeen • Machado homers in Frederick debut
2	Jurickson Profar	7	• Profar sparks late rally • Profar's three-run triple • Prospect Q&A: Profar • Profar chosen top Class A hitter
3	Francisco Lindor	32	• Lindor's Draft Report
4	Billy Hamilton	34	• Hamilton's inside-the-park homer • Hamilton shows off wheels • Hamilton steals another base • Prospect Q&A: Hamilton
5	Hak-Ju Lee	46	• Lee named Org All-Star • Lee named FSL All-Star
6	Nick Franklin	52	• MiLB.com sits down with Franklin • Franklin promoted to Double-A • Franklin turns triple play in Double-A debut • Franklin struck by bat, placed on DL
7	Jean Segura	55	• MiLB.com chats with Segura • Segura performs in Caribbean league
8	Javier Baez	62	• Baez's Draft Report
9	Andrelton Simmons	65	• Simmons getting in synch • Simmons named Class A Advanced All-Star • Simmons named Carolina All-Star
10	Xander Bogaerts	76	• Bogaerts caps big day • Bogaerts named Org All-Star
11	Tim Beckham	92	• Beckham hits grand slam • Beckham triples • More Beckham video • Prospect Q&A: Tim Beckham

MLB.com's Top Left-handed Pitching Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Matt Moore	1	• Moore equals Durham record • MiLB.com chats with Moore • More Moore video • Moore wins MiLBY as top starter
2	Manny Banuelos	13	• Banuelos goes seven full frames • Banuelos picks off runner • Banuelos promoted to Triple-A • Banuelos tosses one-hitter
3	Danny Hultzen	16	• Hultzen at RCDP • Hultzen on his AFL experience • Prospect Q&A: Danny Hultzen
4	Tyler Skaggs	21	• Skaggs fans seventh batter • Skaggs gets call to Double-A • Prospect Q&A: Tyler Skaggs • Skaggs retires 19 straight
5	Drew Pomeranz	24	• Pomeranz promoted to Double-A • Pomeranz eyes promtotion after gem • Pomeranz fans eight in first win • Pomeranz highlights Carolina All-Star team
6	Martin Perez	29	• Rangers Insider: The Martins • Perez strikes out eight • Perez promoted to Triple-A • Perez displays maturity
7	Mike Montgomery	31	• Montgomery picks off runner • Montgomery fans seventh batter • Montgomery K's eighth batter • Montgomery bounces back on birthday
8	James Paxton	77	• Paxton fans 10 in 6 2/3 innings • Paxton fans 12 in first pro win
9	Jesse Biddle	78	• Biddle fans eighth batter • Biddle living a dream • Biddle fans eight over seven frames • Biddle named Org All-Star
10	Drew Smyly	82	• Prospect Q&A: Smyly • Smyly strong in USA win over Greece • Smyly excels in Double-A debut • Smyly two-hits cards in FSL bow
11	Sammy Solis	86	• Solis notches first AFL win • Ten CAR prospects to watch
12	Jed Bradley	97	• Bradley's Draft Report

MLB.com's Top Right-handed Pitching Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Julio Teheran	4	• Teheran fans Lavarnway • Teheran strikes out 11th batter • More Teheran video • Teheran wins MiLBY as top Triple-A starter
2	Shelby Miller	5	• Miller fans ninth batter • Miller records first Double-A strikeout • More Miller video • Miller named Org All-Star
3	Jameson Taillon	8	• Taillon fans leadoff man • Taillon discusses pro debut • Taillon picks up first win • Ten Questions with Jameson Taillon
4	Trevor Bauer	9	• Bauer descripes repertoire • Prospect Q&A: Bauer • Bauer pitches BayBears to title • Bauer stifling in pro debut
5	Dylan Bundy	10	• Bundy's Draft Report • Bundys pushing each other to Majors
6	Gerrit Cole	11	• Cole reaches triple digits in pro debut • Cole among Pirates' next wave
7	Jacob Turner	15	• Turner fans eight in first Triple-A win • Turner strong in Double-A debut • Ten Questions with Jacob Turner
8	Taijuan Walker	18	• Walker retires final 17 batters • Walker fires six one-hit frames • Walker named Org All-Star
9	Archie Bradley	20	• Bradley's Draft Report
10	Jarrod Parker	26	• Parker's Major League debut • Prospect Q&A: Parker • Parker named Org All-Star
11	Zack Wheeler	28	• 2011 SJ Giants All-Stars • Prospect Q&A: Wheeler • Wheeler tosses five no-hit innings
12	Carlos Martinez	30	• Martinez wins FSL debut • Martinez the next Pedro? • Martinez gets high praise
13	Arodys Vizcaino	36	• Vizcaino goes seven innings • Vizcaino benefits from errors
14	Matt Harvey	38	• Harvey promoted to Double-A • Harvey finishes strong for B-Mets • Harvey impressing early • Harvey fans nine in debut
15	Dellin Betances	41	• Betances fans Harper • Betances on his future • Betances fans eight in debut • Ten Questions with Betances
16	Randall Delgado	42	• Delgado fans ninth • Delgado fans Montero • Delgado fans nine in debut
17	Zach Lee	45	• Lee strikes out Arbelo • Dodgers Wired: Zach Lee • Lee solid in pro debut
18	Jake Odorizzi	47	• Odorizzi gets the whiff • Prospect Q&A: Odorizzi • Odorizzi fans career-high 13 • Odorizzi takes no-no into seventh
19	Wily Peralta	49	• Path to the Show: Peralta • Peralta ready to step up • Peralta wins Triple-A debut • Peralta dominates again for Sounds
20	Casey Kelly	50	• Kelly looking to move up • Efficient Kelly wins 10th • Kelly learning his lessons
21	Trevor May	54	• Prospect Q&A: May • May named Org All-Star • May tosses a one-hitter
22	Jarred Cosart	61	• Path to the Show: Cosart • Cosart ends his night with a K • Cosart flirts with perfection • Cosart solid in Double-A debut
23	Chad Bettis	66	• Bettis strikes out eight • Bettis fans eight in a row • Bettis named Pitcher of Year
24	Garrett Richards	67	• Richards goes the distance • Ten Questions with Richards • Richards wins seventh straight • Richards gets another CG
25	Nathan Eovaldi	70	• Eovaldi flirts with no-no • Eovaldi makes The Show • Eovaldi wins big league debut
26	Chris Archer	74	• Archer advances to Triple-A • Archer gets out of a jam • Prospect Q&A: Chris Archer • Archer wins in Triple-A debut
27	Brad Peacock	75	• Peacock gets his seventh K • Peacock named best Double-A starter • Peacock rings up 14 strikeouts • Peacock named Org All-Star
28	Allen Webster	79	• Webster takes no-no into the seventh • Webster named '10 Org All-Star
29	Brody Colvin	80	• Colvin leads way in two-hitter • Colvin hurls eight three-hit frames
30	Alex Meyer	83	• Meyer's Draft report • Nats go with Meyer at No. 23
31	Sonny Gray	85	• Gray records a strikeout • Gray notches first win • A's select Vanderbilt righty • Gray's Draft report
32	A.J. Cole	88	• MiLB.com interviews A.J. Cole • Cole, Suns one-hit Shorebirds • Cole among four dealt to A's
33	Jeurys Familia	90	• Familia strikes out seven • Familia, B-Mets tame Cats • Familia flashes big league stuff • Familia continues to cruise
34	Noah Syndergaard	95	• Prospect Pitch: Syndergaard	• Syndergaard sharp in Lugnuts debut
35	Taylor Guerrieri	99	• Guerrieri's Draft report • Rays take Guerrieri on Day 1
36	Addison Reed	100	• Reed nabs Top Reliever MiLBY • Reed named Org All-Star