By: J.P. Schwartz
@Jaypers413
As we are now halfway into the season and the signing deadline for 2012 draft picks has passed, here is my revised list of top 5 prospects in the Texas Rangers organization.
Remember, a prospect must have fewer than 130 ABs or 50 IP in the Major Leagues to qualify.
(Stats through 8/3/2012)
1) Jurickson Profar – SS
Highest Level: AA Frisco RoughRiders
2012 Stats:
MILB: .284, 23(2B), 7(3B), 13HR, 55RBI, 14SB
2) Mike Olt – 3B
Highest Level: MLB Texas Rangers
2012 Stats:
MLB: .333 (1-3 in 1 game)
MILB: .288, 17(2B), 1(3B), 28HR, 82RBI
3) Martin Perez – P
Highest Level: MLB Texas Rangers
2012 Stats:
MLB: 1-1, 4.05ERA, 20IP, 8BB, 10K, .275BAA
MILB: 5-5, 4.59ERA, 86.1IP, 39BB, 50K, .252BAA
4) Cody Buckel – P
Highest Level: AA Frisco Roughriders
2012 Stats:
MILB: 7-8, 2.69ERA, 117IP, 44BB, 129K, .204BAA
5) Joey Gallo – 3B
Highest Level: Rookie League AZL Rangers
2012 Stats:
MILB: .308, 9(2B), 1(3B), 15HR, 37RBI
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