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2018 MLB TOP 20 PROSPECTS BY ORGANIZATION RANKINGS

By: JP Schwartz
Twitter @Jaypers413

Every year around this time I like to rank each Major League Baseball Organization’s Top 20 prospects.

Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and scouting videos, as well as statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.

Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

AZ Diamondbacks
1) Pavin Smith, 1B
2) Jon Duplantier, RHP
3) Anthony Banda, LHP
4) Marcus Wilson, OF
5) Jhoan Duran, RHP
6) Jazz Chisholm, SS
7) Christian Walker, 1B
8) Drew Ellis, 3B
9) Taylor Clarke, RHP
10) Dalton Varsho, C
11) Domingo Leyba, 2B/SS
12) Eduardo Diaz, OF
13) Cody Reed, LHP
14) Alex Young, LHP
15) Anfernee Grier, OF
16) Socrates Brito, OF
17) Eudy Ramos, 3B/1B
18) Matt Tabor, RHP
19) TraMayne Holmes, OF
20) Joey Rose, 3B

ATL Braves
1) Ronald Acuna, OF
2) Mike Soroka, RHP
3) Luiz Gohara, LHP
4) Kolby Allard, LHP
5) Kyle Wright, RHP
6) Bryse Wilson, RHP
7) Kevin Maitan, SS
8) Ian Anderson, RHP
9) Joey Wentz, LHP
10) Max Fried, LHP
11) Cristian Pache, OF
12) Touki Toussaint, RHP
13) Drew Waters, OF
14) Austin Riley, 3B
15) William Contreras, C
16) Kyle Muller, LHP
17) Freddy Tarnok, RHP
18) Alex Jackson, C
19) Yunior Severino, 2B
20) Drew Lugbauer, C/1B

BAL Orioles
1) Austin Hays, OF
2) Chance Sisco, C
3) D.L. Hall, LHP
4) Hunter Harvey, RHP
5) Ryan Mountcastle, 3B/SS
6) Alex Wells, LHP
7) Adam Hall, SS
8) Tanner Scott, LHP
9) Cedric Mullins, OF
10) Zac Lowther, LHP
11) D.J. Stewart, OF
12) Keegan Akin, LHP
13) Jomar Reyes, 3B
14) Cody Sedlock, RHP
15) Ademar Rifaela, OF
16) Cameron Bishop, LHP
17) Anthony Santander, OF
18) Michael Baumann, RHP
19) Milton Ramos, SS
20) Brenan Hanifee, RHP

BOS Red Sox
1) Michael Chavis, 3B
2) Jay Groome, LHP
3) Sam Travis, 1B
4) Tanner Houck, RHP
5) Cole Brannen, OF
6) Bryan Mata, RHP
7) Mike Shawaryn, RHP
8) Alex Scherff, RHP
9) Daniel Flores, C
10) Josh Ockimey, 1B
11) Bobby Dalbec, 3B
12) Jake Thompson, RHP
13) Jalen Beeks, LHP
14) Darwinzon Hernandez, LHP
15) Travis Lakins, RHP
16) Roniel Raudes, RHP
17) Brian Johnson, LHP
18) Danny Diaz, SS
19) C.J. Chatham, SS
20) Lorenzo Cedrola, OF

CHI Cubs
1) Victor Caratini, C
2) Adbert Alzolay, RHP
3) Aramis Ademan, SS
4) Alex Lange, RHP
5) Brendon Little, LHP
6) Jose Albertos, RHP
7) Nelson Velazquez, OF
8) Oscar de la Cruz, RHP
9) Thomas Hatch, RHP
10) Javier Assad, RHP
11) Jen-Ho Tseng, RHP
12) Keegan Thompson, RHP
13) Cory Abbott, RHP
14) Dillon Maples, RHP
15) Mark Zagunis, OF
16) Trevor Clifton, RHP
17) D.J. Wilson, OF
18) David Bote, 2B
19) Miguel Amaya, C
20) Justin Steele, LHP

CHI White Sox
1) Eloy Jimenez, OF
2) Michael Kopech, RHP
3) Luis Robert, OF
4) Alec Hansen, RHP
5) Dylan Cease, RHP
6) Dane Dunning, RHP
7) Jake Burger, 3B
8) Blake Rutherford, OF
9) Carson Fulmer, RHP
10) Zack Collins, C
11) Zack Burdi, RHP
12) Spencer Adams, RHP
13) Micker Adolfo, OF
14) Luis Alexander Basabe, OF
15) Gavin Sheets, 1B
16) Luis Gonzalez, OF
17) Jordan Guerrero, LHP
18) Evan Skoug, C
19) Casey Gillaspie, 1B
20) Ryan Cordell, OF

CIN Reds
1) Hunter Greene, RHP
2) Nick Senzel, 3B
3) Tyler Mahle, RHP
4) Taylor Trammell, OF
5) Jesse Winker, OF
6) Vladimir Gutierrez, RHP
7) Tony Santillan, RHP
8) Jose Siri, OF
9) Shed Long, 2B
10) Jeter Downs, SS
11) Jacob Heatherly, LHP
12) Rookie Davis, RHP
13) Stuart Fairchild, OF
14) Aristides Aquino, OF
15) Scott Moss, LHP
16) Tyler Stephenson, C
17) Jimmy Herget, RHP
18) Alfredo Rodriguez, OF
19) T.J. Friedl, OF
20) Cash Case, 2B

CLE Indians
1) Francisco Mejia, C/3B
2) Triston McKenzie, RHP
3) Bobby Bradley, 1B
4) Nolan Jones, 3B
5) Quentin Holmes, OF
6) Shane Bieber, RHP
7) Greg Allen, OF
8) Tyler Freeman, SS
9) Aaron Civale, RHP
10) Willi Castro, SS
11) Yu-Cheng Chang, SS
12) Will Benson, OF
13) Conner Capel, OF
14) Ernie Clement, 2B
15) Logan Ice, C
16) Eli Morgan, RHP
17) Brady Aiken, LHP
18) Michael Rivera, C
19) Juan Hillman, LHP
20) Johnathan Rodriguez, OF

COL Rockies
1) Brendan Rodgers, SS
2) Ryan McMahon, IF
3) Riley Pint, RHP
4) Peter Lambert, RHP
5) Ryan Vilade, SS/3B
6) Yency Almonte, RHP
7) Sam Hilliard, OF
8) Colton Welker, 3B
9) Ryan Castellani, RHP
10) Tom Murphy, C
11) Garrett Hampson, 2B/SS
12) Will Gaddis, RHP
13) Sean Bouchard, 1B
14) Brian Mundell, 1B
15) Dom Nunez, C
16) Forrest Wall, OF
17) Sam Howard, LHP
18) Pedro Gonzalez, OF
19) Tommy Doyle, RHP
20) Pearson McMahan, RHP

DET Tigers
1) Franklin Perez, RHP
2) Matt Manning, RHP
3) Alex Faedo, RHP
4) Beau Burrows, RHP
5) Isaac Paredes, SS
6) Dawel Lugo, 3B/SS
7) Kyle Funkhouser, RHP
8) Daz Cameron, OF
9) Christin Stewart, OF
10) Sam McMillan, C
11) Bryan Garcia, RHP
12) Jake Rogers, C
13) Sandy Baez, RHP
14) Gregory Soto, LHP
15) Austin Sodders, LHP
16) Tyler Alexander, LHP
17) Derek Hill, OF
18) Reynaldo Rivera, OF
19) Joey Morgan, C
20) Brad Bass, RHP

HOU Astros
1) Forrest Whitley, RHP
2) Kyle Tucker, OF
3) Yordan Alvarez, 1B
4) J.B. Bukauskas, RHP
5) Rogelio Armenteros, RHP
6) J.D. Davis, 3B
7) Garrett Stubbs, C
8) Jorge Alcala, RHP
9) Jairo Solis, RHP
10) Hector Perez, RHP
11) Joe Perez, 3B
12) David Paulino, RHP
13) Colin Moran, 3B
14) Gilberto Celestino, OF
15) J.J. Matijevic, 2B
16) Cionel Perez, LHP
17) Kyle Serrano, RHP
18) Corbin Martin, RHP
19) Brandon Bielak, RHP
20) Tyler Ivey, RHP

KC Royals
1) Nick Pratto, 1B
2) Khalil Lee, OF
3) Scott Blewett, RHP
4) Josh Staumont, RHP
5) Seuly Matias, OF
6) Nicky Lopez, SS
7) Michael Gigliotti, OF
8) Foster Griffin, LHP
9) Hunter Dozier, 3B
10) Eric Skoglund, LHP
11) M.J. Melendez, C
12) Emmanuel Rivera, 3B
13) Samir Duenez, 1B
14) Meibrys Viloria, C
15) Richard Lovelady, LHP
16) Daniel Tillo, LHP
17) Miguel Almonte, RHP
18) Evan Steele, LHP
19) Travis Jones, OF
20) Janser Lara, RHP

LA Angels
1) Jo Adell, OF
2) Jahmai Jones, OF
3) Brandon Marsh, OF
4) Jaime Barria, RHP
5) Matt Thaiss, 1B
6) Griffin Canning, RHP
7) Jacob Pearson, OF
8) Brennon Lund, OF
9) Chris Rodriguez, RHP
10) Leonardo Rivas, SS
11) Grayson Long, RHP
12) David Fletcher, 2B/SS
13) Jose Soriano, RHP
14) Jonah Todd, OF
15) Taylor Ward, C
16) Harrison Wenson, C
17) Nate Smith, LHP
18) John Swanda, RHP
19) Daniel Procopio, RHP
20) Spencer Griffin, OF

LA Dodgers
1) Walker Buehler, RHP
2) Alex Verdugo, OF
3) Keibert Ruiz, C
4) Jeren Kendall, OF
5) Yadier Alvarez, RHP
6) Yusniel Diaz, OF
7) Mitchell White, RHP
8) D.J. Peters, OF
9) Starling Heredia, OF
10) Dustin May, RHP
11) Will Smith, C
12) Edwin Rios, 1B/3B
13) Gavin Lux, SS/2B
14) Jordan Sheffield, RHP
15) Morgan Cooper, RHP
16) Dennis Santana, RHP
17) Romer Cuadrado, OF
18) Connor Wong, C
19) Drew Jackson, SS
20) Omar Estevez, SS/2B

MIA Marlins
1) Trevor Rogers, LHP
2) Braxton Garrett, LHP
3) Brian Anderson, 3B
4) Dillon Peters, LHP
5) James Nelson, 3B
6) Brian Miller, OF
7) Tyler Kolek, RHP
8) Merandy Gonzalez, RHP
9) Joe Dunand, SS
10) Brayan Hernandez, OF
11) Thomas Jones, OF
12) Sean Reynolds, OF
13) Taylor Braley, RHP
14) Riley Mahan, OF
15) Ryan Lillie, RHP
16) Stone Garrett, OF
17) Colton Hock, RHP
18) Jeff Brigham, RHP
19) Sam Perez, RHP
20) Trevor Richards, RHP

MIL Brewers
1) Lewis Brinson, OF
2) Keston Hiura, 2B
3) Corbin Burnes, RHP
4) Monte Harrison, OF
5) Brandon Woodruff, RHP
6) Tristen Lutz, OF
7) Josh Hader, LHP
8) Brett Phillips, OF
9) Mauricio Dubon, SS/2B
10) Marcos Diplan, RHP
11) Freddy Peralta, RHP
12) Luis Ortiz, RHP
13) Isan Diaz, 2B
14) Corey Ray, OF
15) Jorge Lopez, RHP
16) Lucas Erceg, 3B
17) Jake Gatewood, 1B
18) Trent Clark, OF
19) Adrian Houser, RHP
20) Kodi Medeiros, LHP

MIN Twins
1) Nick Gordon, SS/2B
2) Royce Lewis, SS
3) Stephen Gonsalves, LHP
4) Wander Javier, SS
5) Fernando Romero, RHP
6) Brent Rooker, OF/1B
7) LaMonte Wade, OF
8) Mitch Garver, C
9) Alex Kirilloff, OF
10) Blayne Enlow, RHP
11) Lewis Thorpe, LHP
12) Felix Jorge, RHP
13) Andrew Bechtold, 3B
14) Tyler Jay, LHP
15) Brusdar Graterol, RHP
16) Landon Leach, RHP
17) Zack Littell, RHP
18) Kohl Stewart, RHP
19) Akil Baddoo, OF
20) Zack Granite, OF

NY Mets
1) David Peterson, LHP
2) Justin Dunn, RHP
3) Andres Gimenez, SS
4) Mark Vientos, SS/3B
5) Pete Alonso, 1B
6) Tomas Nido, C
7) Thomas Szapucki, LHP
8) Gavin Cecchini, 2B
9) Chris Flexen, RHP
10) Luis Guillorme, 2B
11) Anthony Kay, LHP
12) Desmond Lindsay, OF
13) Quinn Brodey, OF
14) Marcos Molina, RHP
15) Matt Winaker, 1B
16) Jordan Humphreys, RHP
17) Juan Uriarte, C
18) Corey Oswalt, RHP
19) Jhoan Urena, 1B
20) Tony Dibrell, RHP

NY Yankees
1) Gleyber Torres, SS/3B
2) Estevan Florial, OF
3) Justus Sheffield, LHP
4) Chance Adams, RHP
5) Albert Abreu, RHP
6) Dillon Tate, RHP
7) Domingo Acevedo, RHP
8) Miguel Andujar, 3B
9) Jorge Guzman, RHP
10) Clarke Schmidt, RHP
11) Nick Solak, 2B
12) Freicer Perez, RHP
13) Jonathan Loaisiga, RHP
14) Canaan Smith, OF
15) Luis Medina, RHP
16) Matt Sauer, RHP
17) Trevor Stephan, RHP
18) Thairo Estrada, SS/2B
19) Oswald Peraza, SS
20) Domingo German, RHP

OAK As
1) A.J. Puk, LHP
2) Jesus Luzardo, LHP
3) Franklin Barreto, SS/2B
4) Jorge Mateo, SS/OF
5) Austin Beck, OF
6) Sheldon Neuse, 3B
7) James Kaprielian, RHP
8) Dustin Fowler, OF
9) Sean Murphy, C
10) Max Schrock, 2B/SS
11) Greg Deichmann, OF
12) Nick Allen, SS
13) Grant Holmes, RHP
14) Logan Shore, LHP
15) Renato Nunez, 3B/OF
16) Lazaro Armenteros, OF
17) Kevin Merrell, SS
18) B.J. Boyd, OF
19) Wyatt Marks, RHP
20) Logan Farrar, OF

PHI Phillies
1) Sixto Sanchez, RHP
2) Scott Kingery, 2B
3) J.P. Crawford, SS
4) Adam Haseley, OF
5) Mickey Moniak, OF
6) JoJo Romero, LHP
7) Seranthony Dominguez, RHP
8) Jhailyn Ortiz, OF
9) Jorge Alfaro, C
10) Franklyn Kilome, RHP
11) Adonis Medina, RHP
12) Dylan Cozens, OF
13) Roman Quinn, OF
14) Cornelius Randolph, OF
15) Tom Eshelman, RHP
16) Simon Muzziotti, OF
17) Spencer Howard, RHP
18) Jonathan Guzman, SS
19) Francisco Morales, RHP
20) Kyle Young, LHP

PIT Pirates
1) Mitch Keller, RHP
2) Shane Baz, RHP
3) Kevin Newman, SS
4) Austin Meadows, OF
5) KeBryan Hayes, 3B
6) Cole Tucker, SS
7) Conner Uselton, OF
8) Lolo Sanchez, OF
9) Calvin Mitchell, OF
10) Steven Jennings, RHP
11) Kevin Kramer, 2B
12) Luis Escobar, RHP
13) Will Craig, 1B
14) Tristan Gray, SS/2B
15) Mason Martin, 1B/OF
16) Taylor Hearn, LHP
17) Braeden Ogle, LHP
18) Jordan Luplow, OF
19) Nick Kingham, RHP
20) Blake Weiman, LHP

SD Padres
1) Fernando Tatis Jr., SS
2) MacKenzie Gore, LHP
3) Cal Quantrill, RHP
4) Michel Baez, RHP
5) Luis Urias, 2B/SS
6) Anderson Espinoza, RHP
7) Adrian Morejon, LHP
8) Logan Allen, LHP
9) Joey Lucchesi, LHP
10) Eric Lauer, LHP
11) Hudson Potts, 3B
12) Chris Paddack, RHP
13) Jacob Nix, RHP
14) Pedro Avila, RHP
15) Josh Naylor, 1B
16) Luis Campusano, C
17) Enyel de los Santos, RHP
18) Gabriel Arias, SS
19) Esteury Ruiz, 2B
20) Mason Thompson, RHP

SF Giants
1) Heliot Ramos, OF
2) Chris Shaw, OF/1B
3) Christian Arroyo, SS/3B
4) Tyler Beede, RHP
5) Bryan Reynolds, OF
6) Jacob Gonzalez, 3B
7) Steven Duggar, OF
8) Andrew Suarez, LHP
9) Aramis Garcia, C/1B
10) Seth Corry, RHP
11) Sandro Fabian, OF
12) Austin Slater, OF
13) Heath Quinn, OF
14) Garrett Williams, LHP
15) Shaun Anderson, RHP
16) Ryan Howard, SS/3B
17) Joan Gregorio, RHP
18) Sam Coonrod, RHP
19) Malique Ziegler, OF
20) Miguel Gomez, 2B

SEA Mariners
1) Kyle Lewis, OF
2) Nick Neidert, RHP
3) Evan White, 1B
4) Sam Carlson, RHP
5) Braden Bishop, OF
6) Thyago Vieira, RHP
7) Max Povse, RHP
8) Chase De Jong, RHP
9) Julio Rodriguez, OF
10) David Banuelos, C
11) Alexander Campos, SS
12) Wyatt Mills, RHP
13) Ian Miller, OF
14) Joe Rizzo, 3B
15) Chris Torres, SS
16) Oliver Jaskie, LHP
17) Dan Vogelbach, 1B/DH
18) Seth Elledge, RHP
19) J.P. Sears, LHP
20) Greifer Andrade, OF

STL Cardinals
1) Alex Reyes, RHP
2) Jack Flaherty, RHP
3) Carson Kelly, C
4) Jordan Hicks, RHP
5) Magneuris Sierra, OF
6) Tyler ONeill, OF
7) Sandy Alcantara, RHP
8) Harrison Bader, OF
9) Dakota Hudson, RHP
10) Oscar Mercado, OF
11) Jose Adolis Garcia, OF
12) Ryan Helsley, RHP
13) Delvin Perez, SS
14) Randy Arozarena, OF
15) Austin Gomber, LHP
16) Jonathan Machado, OF
17) Johan Oviedo, RHP
18) Junior Fernandez, RHP
19) Elehuris Montero, 3B
20) Alvaro Seijas, RHP

TB Rays
1) Brent Honeywell, RHP
2) Willy Adames, SS
3) Brendan McKay, LHP/1B
4) Jesus Sanchez, OF
5) Wander Franco, SS
6) Garrett Whitley, OF
7) Jake Bauers, OF/1B
8) Jose De Leon, RHP
9) Chih-Wei Hu, RHP
10) Michael Mercado, RHP
11) Justin Williams, OF
12) Vidal Brujan, 2B
13) Ronaldo Hernandez, C
14) Tobias Myers, RHP
15) Josh Lowe, OF
16) Ryan Boldt, OF
17) Adrian Rondon, 3B
18) Brandon Lowe, 2B
19) Austin Franklin, RHP
20) Joel Peguero, RHP

TEX Rangers
1) Leody Taveras, OF
2) Cole Ragans, LHP
3) Willie Calhoun, OF
4) Ronald Guzman, 1B
5) Hans Crouse, RHP
6) Bubba Thompson, OF
7) Yohander Mendez, LHP
8) Ariel Jurado, RHP
9) Chris Seise, SS
10) Kyle Cody, RHP
11) Mike Matuella, RHP
12) Miguel Aparicio, OF
13) Matt Whatley, C
14) David Garcia, C
15) Josh Morgan, C/SS
16) Isiah Kiner-Falefa, 3B/2B
17) Alex Speas, RHP
18) Joe Palumbo, LHP
19) Anderson Tejeda, SS/2B
20) Tyreque Reed, 1B/OF

TOR Blue Jays
1) Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 3B
2) Bo Bichette, SS
3) Nate Pearson, RHP
4) Anthony Alford, OF
5) Logan Warmoth, SS
6) Ryan Borucki, LHP
7) Conner Greene, RHP
8) Sean Reid-Foley, RHP
9) Riley Adams, C
10) Edward Olivares, OF
11) Danny Jansen, C
12) Justin Maese, RHP
13) Lourdes Gurriel, SS
14) T.J. Zeuch, RHP
15) Richard Urena, SS
16) Kevin Vicuna, SS
17) Ryan Noda, 1B/OF
18) Max Pentecost, C/1B
19) Hagen Danner, C
20) Rowdy Tellez, 1B

WASH Nationals
1) Victor Robles, OF
2) Juan Soto, OF
3) Carter Kieboom, SS
4) Seth Romero, LHP
5) Wil Crowe, LHP
6) Erick Fedde, RHP
7) Daniel Johnson, OF
8) Andrew Stevenson, OF
9) Yasel Antuna, SS/3B
10) Cole Freeman, 2B/OF
11) Raudy Read, C
12) Luis Garcia, 2B/SS
13) Kelvin Gutierrez, 3B
14) Rafael Bautista, OF
15) Pedro Severino, C
16) Jackson Tetreault, RHP
17) Nick Raquet, LHP
18) Gabe Klobosits, RHP
19) Blake Perkins, OF
20) Justin Connell, OF

2014 Major League Baseball Top 100 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
Twitter: @Jaypers413

Every year around this time I like to rank the Top 100 overall prospects in baseball. My criteria are based on A: Past Performance and B: Future Potential (50% of each per prospect)

Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.

Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

1. Byron Buxton — (Twins)
2. Xander Bogaerts — (Red Sox)
3. Oscar Taveras — (Cardinals)
4. Archie Bradley — (Diamondbacks)
5. Gregory Polanco — (Pirates)
6. Taijuan Walker — (Mariners)
7. Masahiro Tanaka — (Yankees)
8. Addison Russell — (A’s)
9. Noah Syndergaard — (Mets)
10. Jonathan Gray — (Rockies)
11. Javier Baez — (Cubs)
12. Carlos Correa — (Astros)
13. Lucas Giolito — (Nationals)
14. Kris Bryant — (Cubs)
15. Francisco Lindor — (Indians)
16. George Springer — (Astros)
17. Jameson Taillon — (Pirates)
18. Miguel Sano — (Twins)
19. Dylan Bundy — (Orioles)
20. Mark Appel — (Astros)
21. Travis d’Arnaud — (Mets)
22. Robert Stephenson — (Reds)
23. Tyler Glasnow — (Pirates)
24. Nick Castellanos — (Tigers)
25. Austin Meadows — (Pirates)
26. Kyle Zimmer — (Royals)
27. Clint Frazier — (Indians)
28. Aaron Sanchez — (Blue Jays)
29. Henry Owens — (Red Sox)
30. Kevin Gausman — (Orioles)
31. Carlos Martinez — (Cardinals)
32. Eddie Butler — (Rockies)
33. Billy Hamilton — (Reds)
34. Alex Meyer — (Twins)
35. Maikel Franco — (Phillies)
36. C.J. Edwards — (Cubs)
37. Yordano Ventura — (Royals)
38. Albert Almora — (Cubs)
39. Nick Kingham — (Pirates)
40. Kohl Stewart — (Twins)
41. Austin Hedges — (Padres)
42. D.J. Peterson — (Mariners)
43. Jackie Bradley Jr — (Red Sox)
44. Joc Pederson — (Dodgers)
45. Andrew Heaney — (Marlins)
46. Jorge Soler — (Cubs)
47. Jesse Biddle — (Phillies)
48. Mike Foltynewicz — (Astros)
49. Gary Sanchez — (Yankees)
50. Kolten Wong — (Cardinals)
51. Colin Moran — (Marlins)
52. Rafael Montero — (Mets)
53. Matt Wisler — (Padres)
54. Braden Shipley — (Diamondbacks)
55. Raul A. Mondesi — (Royals)
56. Dominic Smith — (Mets)
57. J.P. Crawford — (Phillies)
58. Marcus Stroman — (Blue Jays)
59. Rougned Odor — (Rangers)
60. Eduardo Rodriguez — (Orioles)
61. Lance McCullers Jr — (Astros)
62. Alen Hanson — (Pirates)
63. Max Fried — (Padres)
64. Allen Webster — (Red Sox)
65. Jake Odorizzi — (Rays)
66. Jose Abreu — (White Sox)
67. Corey Seager — (Dodgers)
68. Jorge Alfaro — (Rangers)
69. Kyle Crick — (Giants)
70. Lucas Sims — (Braves)
71. Blake Swihart — (Red Sox)
72. Jorge Bonifacio — (Royals)
73. Stephen Piscotty — (Cardinals)
74. Hunter Harvey — (Orioles)
75. Julio Urias — (Dodgers)
76. A.J. Cole — (Nationals)
77. Christian Bethancourt — (Braves)
78. Pierce Johnson — (Cubs)
79. Phillip Ervin — (Reds)
80. Miguel Gonzalez — (Phillies)
81. Michael Choice — (Rangers)
82. Miguel Almonte — (Royals)
83. Billy McKinney — (A’s)
84. Garin Cecchini — (Red Sox)
85. Hak-Ju Lee — (Rays)
86. Vince Velasquez — (Astros)
87. Mookie Betts — (Red Sox)
88. Josh Bell — (Pirates)
89. Hunter Renfroe — (Padres)
90. Jonathan Singleton — (Astros)
91. Jake Marisnick — (Marlins)
92. Reese McGuire — (Pirates)
93. Jesse Winker — (Reds)
94. Taylor Guerrieri — (Rays)
95. James Paxton — (Mariners)
96. Marco Gonzales — (Cardinals)
97. Luiz Gohara — (Mariners)
98. J.O. Berrios — (Twins)
99. D.J. Davis — (Blue Jays)
100. Enny Romero — (Rays)

Honorable Mentions (in alphabetical order) — Arismendy Alcantara, Raul Alcantara, Tim Anderson, Trevor Bauer, C.J. Cron, Matt Davidson, Edwin Diaz, Edwin Escobar, Joey Gallo, Alex Gonzalez, Brian Goodwin, J.R. Graham, Slade Heathcott, Rosell Herrera, Jason Hursh, Eric Jagielo, Erik Johnson, Zach Lee, Taylor Lindsey, J.R. Murphy, Jimmy Nelson, Chris Owings, Mitch Nay, Justin Nicolino, Chris Stratton, Tyrone Taylor, Devon Travis, Mason Williams & Nick Williams.

2014 MLB Organizational Top 20 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
Twitter: @Jaypers413

Every year around this time I like to rank each team’s top overall prospects. My criteria are based on A: Past Performance and B: Future Potential (50% of each per prospect)

Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.

Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

1. Archie Bradley RHP

2. Braden Shipley RHP

3. Chris Owings SS

4. Brandon Drury 3B

5. Aaron Blair RHP

6. Stryker Trahan C

7. Andrew Barbosa LHP

8. Andrew Chafin LHP

9. Sergio Alcantara SS

10. Justin Williams OF

11. Matt Stites RHP

12. Matt McPhearson OF

13. Jake Barrett RHP

14. Brad Keller RHP

15. Jake Lamb 3B

16. Brandon Sinnery RHP

17. Jamie Westbrook SS

18. Brandon Jacobs OF

19. Jimmie Sherfy RHP

20. Jose Martinez RHP

ATLANTA BRAVES

1. Lucas Sims RHP

2. J.R. Graham RHP

3. Jason Hursh RHP

4. Jose Peraza SS

5. Christian Bethancourt C

6. Mauricio Cabrera RHP

7. Wes Parsons RHP

8. Victor Caratini 3B

9. Victor Reyes OF

10. Tommy LaStella 2B

11. Todd Cunningham OF

12. Kyle Wren OF

13. Cody Martin RHP

14. Andry Ubiera RHP

15. Aaron Northcraft RHP

16. Josh Elander OF

17. Robby Hefflinger OF

18. Carlos Salazar RHP

19. Johan Camargo 3B

20. David Hale RHP

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Washington Nationals 2014 Top 20 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
Twitter: @Jaypers413

Every year around this time I like to rank each team’s top overall prospects. My criteria are based on A: Past Performance and B: Future Potential (50% of each per prospect)

Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.

Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

1. Lucas Giolito RHP


2. AJ Cole RHP


3. Brian Goodwin OF


4. Nate Karns RHP


5. Billy Burns OF


6. Drew Ward 3B


7. Michael Taylor OF


8. Rafael Bautista OF


9. Zach Walters SS


10. Sammy Solis LHP


11. Jake Johansen RHP


12. Brett Mooneyham LHP


13. Matt Purke LHP


14. Tony Renda 2B


15. Nick Pivetta RHP


16. Austin Voth RHP


17. Matt Skole 1B


18. Jeff Kobernus OF


19. Dakota Bacus RHP


20. Steven Souza OF

Toronto Blue Jays 2014 Top 20 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
Twitter: @Jaypers413

Every year around this time I like to rank each team’s top overall prospects. My criteria are based on A: Past Performance and B: Future Potential (50% of each per prospect)

Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.

Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS

1. Aaron Sanchez RHP


2. Marcus Stroman RHP


3. Roberto Osuna RHP


4. Sean Nolin LHP


5. Franklin Barreto SS


6. Daniel Norris LHP


7. DJ Davis OF


8. Mitch Nay 3B


9. Chase DeJong RHP


10. Jake Brentz LHP


11. Dawel Lugo SS


12. Alberto Tirado RHP


13. Matt Dean 3B


14. Clinton Hollon RHP


15. Rowdy Tellez 1B


16. Deck McGuire RHP


17. Kevin Pillar OF


18. Adonys Cardona RHP


19. Taylor Cole RHP


20. John Stilson RHP

Texas Rangers 2014 Top 20 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
Twitter: @Jaypers413

Every year around this time I like to rank each team’s top overall prospects. My criteria are based on A: Past Performance and B: Future Potential (50% of each per prospect)

Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.

Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

TEXAS RANGERS

1. Michael Choice OF


2. Rougned Odor 2B


3. Jorge Alfaro C


4. Luke Jackson LHP


5. Luis Sardinas SS


6. Alex “Chi Chi” Gonzalez RHP


7. Joey Gallo 3B


8. Chris Bostick 2B


9. Travis Demeritte SS


10. Lewis Brinson OF


11. Alec Asher RHP


12. Nick Williams OF


13. Nomar Mazara OF


14. Akeem Bostick RHP


15. Ronald Guzman 1B


16. Jairo Beras OF


17. Cole Wiper RHP


18. Kevin Vasquez RHP


19. Alex Claudio LHP


20. Connor Sadzeck RHP

Tampa Bay Rays 2014 Top 20 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
Twitter: @Jaypers413

Every year around this time I like to rank each team’s top overall prospects. My criteria are based on A: Past Performance and B: Future Potential (50% of each per prospect)

Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.

Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

TAMPA BAY RAYS

1. Taylor Guerrieri LHP


2. Enny Romero LHP


3. Jake Odorizzi RHP


4. Ryne Stanek RHP


5. Nick Ciuffo C


6. Hak Ju Lee SS


7. Andrew Toles OF


8. Jesse Hahn RHP


9. Kevin Kiermaier RHP


10. Alex Colome RHP


11. Jeff Ames RHP


12. C.J. Riefenhauser LHP


13. Jose Mujica RHP


14. Oscar Hernandez C


15. Drew Vettleson OF


16. Blake Snell LHP


17. Riley Unroe SS


18. Dylan Floro RHP


19. Richie Shaffer 3B


20. Cristian Toribio SS

St Louis Cardinals 2014 Top 20 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
Twitter: @Jaypers413

Every year around this time I like to rank each team’s top overall prospects. My criteria are based on A: Past Performance and B: Future Potential (50% of each per prospect)

Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.

Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

ST LOUIS CARDINALS

1. Oscar Taveras OF


2. Carlos Martinez RHP


3. Rob Kaminsky LHP


4. Marco Gonzales LHP


5. Kolten Wong 2B


6. Alexander Reyes RHP


7. Stephen Piscotty OF


8. Tyrell Jenkins RHP


9. Tim Cooney LHP


10. Randal Grichuk SS


11. Oscar Mercado SS


12. Mike O’Neill OF


13. Patrick Wisdom 1B


14. Carson Kelly C


15. Kenny Peoples SS


16. James Ramsey OF


17. Charlie Tilson OF


18. Steve Bean C


19. Juan Herrera 2B


20. Colin Walsh 2B

Seattle Mariners 2014 Top 20 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
Twitter: @Jaypers413

Every year around this time I like to rank each team’s top overall prospects. My criteria are based on A: Past Performance and B: Future Potential (50% of each per prospect)

Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.

Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

SEATTLE MARINERS

1. Taijuan Walker RHP


2. DJ Peterson 1B


3. Danny Hultzen LHP


4. Luiz Gohara LHP


5. Victor Sanchez RHP


6. James Paxton LHP


7. Austin Wilson OF


8. Chris Taylor SS


9. Edwin Diaz RHP


10. Gabriel Guerrero OF


11. Tyler Pike LHP


12. Patrick Kivlehan 1B


13. Tyler Marlette C


14. Abe Almonte OF


15. Ketel Marte SS


16. Julio Morban OF


17. Xavier Avery OF


18. Tyler O’Neill OF


19. Stefen Romero OF


20. Dominic Leone RHP

San Francisco Giants 2014 Top 20 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
Twitter: @Jaypers413

Every year around this time I like to rank each team’s top overall prospects. My criteria are based on A: Past Performance and B: Future Potential (50% of each per prospect)

Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.

Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

1. Kyle Crick RHP


2. Edwin Escobar LHP


3. Kendry Flores RHP


4. Martin Agosta RHP


5. Chris Stratton RHP


6. Clayton Blackburn RHP


7. Mac Williamson OF


8. Ty Blach LHP


9. Adalberto Mejia RHP


10. Joan Gregorio RHP


11. Christian Arroyo SS


12. Gary Brown OF


13. Joe Panik 2B


14. Johneshwy Fargas OF


15. Heath Hembree RHP


16. Mike Kickham LHP


17. Ryder Jones 3B


18. Chase Johnson RHP


19. Derek Law RHP


20. Keury Mella RHP