Feature Photo: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 3B, Blue Jays
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We just released our updated Top 125 Prospects entering 2019. Click here to view our user-friendly table, sortable by team, age, position, grade, MLB ETA, and more.
Our new 2019 pro-side video and spotlight libraries are now live! Check out the links below:
Pro Video Library (2019, 2018)
Pro Spotlight Library (2019, 2018)
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 3B, Toronto Blue Jays
Top 125 Rank: 1 | Organizational Rank: 1
Ceiling: 70 Risk: Moderate Role Description: All-Star
Ht/Wt: 6’1” / 200 lbs. B/T: R/R Age (as of April 1, 2019): 20y, 0m
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Generational offensive talent that will immediately impact a Major League lineup.
Griffin Canning, RHP, Los Angeles Angels
Top 125 Rank: 98 | Organizational Rank: Angels list coming soon!
Ceiling: 50 Risk: Moderate Role Description: Mid-Rotation Starter (#4 SP)
Ht/Wt: 6’1” / 170 lbs. B/T: R/R Age (as of April 1, 2019): 22y, 10m
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Above-average fastball/off-speed pairing with the polish to settle into a mid-rotation role quickly.
Nate Lowe, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays
Top 125 Rank: NR | Organizational Rank: 12
Ceiling: 50 Risk: High Role Description: Everyday Player
Ht/Wt: 6’4” / 235 lbs. B/T: L/R Age (as of April 1, 2019): 23y, 8m
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All pressure on the stick as a 1B-only, but just might hit enough to clear the position’s offensive bar and finish a solid regular.
Michael Chavis, INF, Boston Red Sox
Top 125 Rank: NR | Organizational Rank: Red Sox list coming soon!
Ceiling: 50 Risk: High Role Description: Everyday Player
Ht/Wt: 5’10” / 215 lbs. B/T: R/R Age (as of April 1, 2019): 23y, 7m
Video | Spotlight
Bat-first infielder still looking for long-term defensive home; enough offensive upside for everyday ABs regardless of position.
Taylor Hearn, LHP, Texas Rangers
Top 125 Rank: NR | Organizational Rank: 6
Ceiling: 50 Risk: High Role Description: Mid-Rotation Starter (#4 SP)
Ht/Wt: 6’5” / 210 lbs. B/T: L/L Age (as of April 1, 2019): 24y, 5m
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Extremely athletic LHP; ceiling of mid-rotation starter with tools for a fallback ‘pen role.
Darwinzon Hernandez, LHP, Boston Red Sox
Top 125 Rank: NR | Organizational Rank: Red Sox list coming soon!
Ceiling: 50 Risk: High Role Description: Leverage Relief (Closer)
Ht/Wt: 6’2” / 245 lbs. B/T: L/L Age (as of April 1, 2019): 22y, 3m
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Upper-90s LHP with enough dynamic off-speed to profile as a potential closer.
Kelvin Gutierrez, 3B, Kansas City Royals
Top 125 Rank: NR | Organizational Rank: 15
Ceiling: 45 Risk: High Role Description: Role Player
Ht/Wt: 6’3” / 215 lbs. B/T: R/R Age (as of April 1, 2019): 24y, 7m
Video #1 | Video #2 | Spotlight
Athletic 3B with well-rounded toolset and emerging power; ultimate value will come down to his offensive impact.
Branden Kline, RHP, Baltmore Orioles
Top 125 Rank: NR | Organizational Rank: NR
Ceiling: 45 Risk: High Role Description: Setup Relief
Ht/Wt: 6’3” / 210 lbs. B/T: R/R Age (as of April 1, 2019): 27y, 6m
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Debuting at age-27 because of numerous injury setbacks; FB/SL combo gives upside of 7th or 8th inning reliever.
Luis Rengifo, MIF, Los Angeles Angels
Top 125 Rank: NR | Organizational Rank: Angels list coming soon!
Ceiling: 45 Risk: High Role Description: Role Player
Ht/Wt: 5’10” / 165 lbs. B/T: S/R Age (as of April 1, 2019): 22y, 1m
Video | Spotlight
Versatile middle infielder who can move between defensive spots with a contact-oriented offensive approach.
Thairo Estrada, SS, New York Yankees
Top 125 Rank: NR | Organizational Rank: NR
Ceiling: 40 Risk: Moderate Role Description: Bench Player
Ht/Wt: 5’10” / 185 lbs. B/T: R/R Age (as of April 1, 2019): 23y, 1m
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Glove-first infielder with the defensive versatility for a useful bench/utility role.
Travis Lakins, RHP, Boston Red Sox
Top 125 Rank: NR | Organizational Rank: Red Sox list coming soon!
Ceiling: 40 Risk: Moderate Role Description: Middle Relief
Ht/Wt: 6’1” / 180 lbs. B/T: R/R Age (as of April 1, 2019): 24y, 9m
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Converted starter who has taken to the bullpen; has all of his Minor League options and can fill middle relief role.
Brett Martin, LHP, Texas Rangers
Top 125 Rank: NR | Organizational Rank: NR
Ceiling: 40 Risk: High Role Description: Long Relief
Ht/Wt: 6’4” / 190 lbs. B/T: L/L Age (as of April 1, 2019): 23y, 11m
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Depth option who can fill a long relief, mopup, or swingman role.
