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Old 11-24-2012, 01:09 PM   #8526
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Here's my top 20 (personal opinion, gleaned from comparing Top 10s in various places and also from individual scouting reports on several of the players that I've either read or heard)

1. Wil Myers. This is obvious.
2a. Jake Odorizzi. Impressed me a bit down the stretch. His breaking ball is more of an out pitch than I expected. Fly ball tendencies not a huge problem in KC.
2b. Kyle Zimmer. He'd be clear-cut No. 2 if he had a little more minor league track record/no elbow surgery (bone chip removal). Probably will be No. 1 by June 1 (as Odo and Myers will be on the MLB roster)
4. Bubba Starling. Huge athleticism. Only worry right now is his K rate (1/3 of at-bats). Still, profiles as a Drew Stubbs type (even if the Ks remain crazily high)
5. Aldaberto Mondesi. Raul's kid was incredibly impressive in rookie ball as a 16-year-old. Jurickson Profar-lite.
6. John Lamb. Lefty is coming back from TJ surgery, but I believe in his recovery. Was getting guys out at AA in 2010 with a popped UCL. I expect him to him tick up a few MPH (TJ-effect) and still have the great pitchability and demeanor. Change-up is very good. If curve becomes more consistent, he's a true No. 1 starter. Without it, more of a No. 2. (Think Cole Hamels).
7. Yordano Ventura. Love his arm. Just wish he was a tad bit bigger.
8. Orlando Calixte. He's not going to stick at SS, but I could see him moving to 2B and becoming a real asset. Expect him to have a monster year in Northwest Arkansas, which is a hitter's haven. Put up a .752 OPS (with very good power) at age 20 in the terrible hitting environment in Wilmington.
9. Jorge Bonifacio. I love this kid. Power is going to come. Great approach, very advanced for his age. Also likely headed for Northwest Arkansas next year.
10. Kyle Smith. Little righty doesn't have much projection left, but doesn't need it. Stuff is pretty good, profiles as an OK No. 3 starter upside.
11. Sam Selman. Dominated the Pioneer League, but it's the Pioneer League. Control will be the question with him. If he displays MLB-average control, he's a No. 2 type.
12. Mike Montgomery. How the mighty have fallen. In 2011, he struggled but still displayed great stuff. In 2012, he struggled and had stuff slip as he tried to make adjustments. Still has time to figure it out...
13. Cheslor Cuthbert. He was the youngest guy in his league and struggled, accordingly. Has an advanced approach and good plate discipline, and the power looks like it should be there. he was aggresively promoted and will be better for it if he can bounce back.
14. Jason Adam. Just doesn't miss enough bats to see more than a No. 4 or No. 5 starter, in my opinion.
15. Elier Hernandez. Still believe in his potential, long-term.
16. Angel Baez. Have heard rave reviews about his stuff/upside.
17. Cam Gallagher. If he can stick behind the plate, is a Mike Napoli sort. Big power. Could be a nice guy to have around in 2015 and beyond as a backup catcher/DH/1B sort who still gets in 100 games.
18. Patrick Leonard. HUGE power. If he sticks at 3B, the 30-HR power from the right side will make him a very nice prospect.
19. Miguel Almonte. Again, rave reviews. Arm/projectability.
20. Christian Binford. Very athletic 6-7 guy. Reminds me a bit of Michael Wacha, the Cardinals first round pick out of Texas A&M.
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