That’s right, we’re pushing well beyond the 100 threshold this year, and pushing it all the way to 200. I for one am excited, but that might just be the speedball of cocaine, redbull, meth, and the behind the counter cough syrup. I’m seeing the words and their auras, man. No jokes, this is all from a vision, an immaculate epiphany I was led to by a culturally appropriated wise character of some sort. Really, I just wanted to get into a whole bunch more prospects I didn’t get a chance to talk about. If you didn’t catch it, last week I dropped my Top 100, this is a continuation of that, going from 101 – 200 with full writeups and statlines for each. Hopefully you get caught up on few off the radar names, brush up on some old ones, and get your prospecty fill for the All-Star Break. It’s the Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Prospects!
101. MacKenzie Gore, LHP Padres | Age: 18 | Has Not Pitched Yet | Level : Rookie – The boy wonder with the leg kick, and the varied arsenal of potentially plus offerings. Gore throws a hard sinker, that he can add cut to when wanted, employs two distinctly different breaking balls, a mid-70’s curveball, and a low 80’s slider, and has feel for a changeup. As one of my Top 100 commenters alluded to, some scouts prefer him to Greene. ETA: 2020.
102. Jake Bauers, 1B/OF Rays | Age: 21 | .270/.372/.416 7 HR, 11 SB | Level : AAA – There’s no question that Bauers can hit. He makes adjustments on pitches, hits consistently for contact, avoids strikeouts, and works counts for walks. However! There’s very little power. He’s a corner outfielder (and a very good one), or a first baseman with, let’s say 15 homer pop. ETA: 2017
103. Magneuris Sierra, OF Cardinals | Age: 21 | .287/.326/.413 1 HR, 12 SB | Level : AA – In his abbreviated stint in the majors earlier this season Sierra flashed some of the contact/speed that makes him an interesting fantasy prospect. Not to mention the elite outfield defense that will keep him in the lineup. Sierra has the ability in his peak years to hit .300 and steal 30+ bags at the top of the lineup. Perfect National League player, knows how to lay down a mean bunt. ETA: 2018
104. Jorge Mateo, 2B/SS/OF Yankees | Age: 22 | .268/.326/.455 6 HR, 31 SB | Level : AA – Before the recent renaissance of Yankees prospects, Jorge Mateo was considered on par with reigning first half MVP Aaron Judge. Then 2016 happened, and his prospect helium was squeezed out little by little. His skillset is somewhat one dimensional with off the charts speed, and base-stealing ability. There’s more hard contact, and pop in the bat then his numbers lead you to believe. Could be a valuable utility player. ETA: 2018 .
105. Austin Hays, OF Orioles | Age: 22 | .337/.370/.602 19 HR, 4 SB | Level : AA – Many thought Hays should have cracked my Top 100, and when looking at his numbers it’s easy to see why. Hays makes lots of hard contact, and is adept at putting the bat on the ball. His lack of walks do worry me a little, particularly as he climbs the ladder. He’s still a Top 100 worthy prospect, and someone that should be owned in all dynasty formats. ETA: 2018
106. Khalil Lee, OF Royals | Age: 18 | .251/.364/.466 13 HR, 16 SB | Level : A – Freak athlete with massive power/speed upside, so you know I love me some Lee. Swing and miss is an issue, but what he’s doing at such a young age in full season ball is impressive.
107. Carson Kelly, C Cardinals | Age: 22 | .278/.367/.441 8 HR, 0 SB | Level : AAA – Should I have ranked Kelly ahead of Collins and inside the top hundo? Perhaps, because Kelly has impressed with the bat as he’s learned “The Cardinal Way” behind the plate. Might be a year plus away from contributing full time, hurts his fantasy stock a little. ETA: 2018
108. Riley Pint, RHP Rockies | Age: 19 | 52.2 IP, 41 K’s, 4.44 ERA, 1.65 WHIP | Level : A – The 4th overall choice in the 2016 draft was arguably the best prep arm in the draft, and few ranked Ian Anderson (the 3rd choice to Atlanta) higher. Though it looks like Atlanta made the right choice at least from the statline. Pint’s the owner of a plus plus triple digit to upper 90’s fastball, that’s been clocked as high as 102. His plus slider, sits mid 80’s with sharp break. He also mixes in a raw changeup, from time to time. His command is inconsistent, and there’s some questions surrounding his mechanics. He’s a superior athlete, and I think he works through some of his issues. ETA:2020
109. Jon Duplantier, RHP Diamondbacks | Age: 22 | 80.1 IP, 88 K’s, 1.34 ERA, 0.93 WHIP | Level : A+ – The righty already dominated the talented Mid-West league, at one point reeling off 21.2 consecutive scoreless professional innings before allowing a run. A former Rice standout, he mixes a fastball that touches 97 with a plus curveball, and solid change. He’s done a good job of commanding all his pitches this year, and his athleticism shines through in his delivery. ETA: 2018
110. Jahmai Jones, OF Angels | Age: 19 | .263/.324/.396 5 HR, 14 SB | Level : A – Exciting athletic teenager outfielder that just snuck into my pre-season Top 100. His statline is the victim of a poor first month where he slashed .183/.224/.301, while striking out 23% of the time and walking just 5.1%. Since then his numbers have done an about face, slashing .300/.368/.440 with a 15% K% to an 8.5% Bb%, and 9 steals to boot. ETA: 2020
111. Dustin Fowler, OF Yankees | Age: 22 | .293/.329/.542 13 HR, 13 SB | Level : AAA – In the first inning of his MLB debut Fowler played a ball in rightfield, crashing into the wall and rupturing his patella tendon in his right knee. It ended the outfielders season, and any prospective fantasy impact. He brings a power and speed profile, with a contact first approach. Here’s to hoping he returns strong. ETA: 2018
112. Brandon Woodruff, RHP Brewers | Age: 24 | 63.1 IP, 60 K’s, 4.12 ERA, 1.25 WHIP | Level : AAA – A fringe prospect who seemed to have finally make good, following a June callup. However, he injured his hamstring in pre-game warmups, and is on the shelf until later this month. In AA last season, and even in Colorado Springs this year, Woodruff showed a jump forward with stuff, and pitchability. He’s a big-bodied righty with the ability to be an above average starter. ETA: 2017
113. Jose De Leon, RHP Rays | Age: 24 | 20.1 IP, 26 K’s, 4.87 ERA, 1.33 WHIP | Level : AAA – On the DL (again) with a back injury, and things are starting to get murky for the former Top-50 prospect. After being dealt to Tampa in the offseason he’s dealt with a laundry list of injuries, and really that’s nothing new. He misses bats in bunches due to a lethal fastball-changeup combo. ETA: 2018
114. Heliot Ramos, OF Giants | Age: 17 | .458/.519/.958 2 HR, 3 SB | Level : Rookie – The Giants 2017 first rounder, and the top player taken from Puerto Rico, has huge offensive upside and loud tools. The early reports from rookie ball are glowing. ETA : 2021
115. Dillon Tate, RHP Yankees | Age : 23 | 18.1 IP, 21 K’s, 1/47 ERA, 0.87 WHIP | Level : A+ – I’m not ready to say he’s all the way back, if he was he’d be in the top 50-60 of the Top 100, but the reports have been encouraging through three starts. When he’s on he possesses three plus pitches in his fastball, slider, and changeup. When he’s off all of his pitches are flat. Hopefully the shoulder injury is behind him. ETA : 2018
116. Jake Burger, 3B White Sox | Age: 21 | .313/.450/.625 1 HR, 0 SB | Level : A – The 11th overall pick in this year’s draft could fly up these ranks considerably if he continues what he’s done 5 games into his professional career. After four games in the rookie level AZL, Burger was promoted to the White Sox Sally League affiliate in Kannapolis. In his A ball debut he went 3 for 3 with a double and two runs scored. I don’t think many question the bat, the issues with Burger are whether he sticks at 3rd or not, and concerns over his body type. I don’t care what he looks like, the kid can hit!! I smell a new jelly donut of swat in the oven. ETA : 2019
117. Alec Hansen, RHP White Sox | Age: 22 | 85.2 IP, 104 K’s, 2.73 ERA, 1.18 WHIP | Level : A+ – I’m the first to admit when I’m wrong on a player, and so far I’m wrong on Hansen. His curveball has improved, his slider is still nasty, and he still has a plus fastball that plays up due to his 6’7 frame. Still developing the changeup, but he’s trending more toward his front of the rotation ceiling than his relief floor. ETA : 2019
118. Corbin Burnes, RHP Brewers | Age: 22 | 95.1 IP, 93 K’s, 1.13 ERA, 0.84 WHIP | Level : AA – A long lean right-handed strike-thrower, who burst onto the scene in the first half with great numbers across high A and AA. He’s been pumping in heat as high as 96-97, pairs it with a power slider, and an aggressive approach. Huge climber! ETA : 2018
119. Cal Quantrill, RHP Padres | Age: 22 | 73.2 IP, 76 K’s, 3.67 ERA, 1.38 | Level : A+ – One of the more celebrated college arms of the 2016 draft; Quantrill returned to the mound in short-season, and rookie ball, after sitting out all of his Junior season at Stanford following Tommy John surgery. So far he’s been solid in his full-season debut, my expectations for a future frontline starter have been tempered, but he’s still a mid-rotation type. ETA: 2018
120. Jeren Kendall, OF Dodgers | Age: 21 | Has Not Yet Played | Level : N/A – The Vanderbilt standout brings a power/speed profile to the majors, with a track record of success at one of the nation’s more storied programs. There’s major swing and miss concerns that caused his draft stock to plummet somewhat, but there is fantasy star upside. ETA: 2019
121. Nick Williams, OF Phillies | Age: 23 | .278/.328/.511 15 HR, 5 SB | Level: AAA – Williams has had a long journey to his recent MLB debut, one that took him from top 10 lists, to off top 100’s in just a few years. The ability of a top prospect is still there, as he makes lots of hard contact. Unfortunately the approach is lacking, and it holds Williams back from his ultimate ceiling. Still should carve out a nice career as an above average MLB outfielder. ETA: 2017
122. Sean Reid-Foley, RHP Blue Jays | Age: 21 | 71.1 IP, 67 K’s, 4.42 ERA, 1.44 WHIP | Level : AA – After being one of my favorite pitching prospects entering the season, “The Stache” has been a bit inconsistent in his AA debut. His arsenal consists of a solid mid-90’s heat, an above average curve, average slider, and fringe changeup. Not missing bats the way he did last year. ETA: 2019
123. Dylan Cozens, OF Phillies | Age: 23 | .236/.307/.475 19 HR, 5 SB | Level : AAA – Led the minors in homers last year, but was tagged with the pesky “Reading-Aided” label. While it no doubt boosted his totals, Cozens makes as much hard contact as anyone in the minors. The problem is “when” he makes contact. This puts him behind Nick Williams and others in the Phillies outfield pecking order.
124. Tyler Mahle, RHP Reds | Age: 22 | 98 IP, 102 K’s, 1.65 ERA, 0.90 WHIP | Level : AAA – After dominating at AA, Mahle was called up to AAA Louisville a few weeks ago and has made two impressive road starts. The most polished of all the Reds recent upper minors arms. He looks less likely to flop than the Reed’s, Garrett’s, and others before him. Offering an elite control profile, with swing and miss stuff that’s on the up swing. There’s an off chance Mahle makes 5-6 starts with the Reds toward the end of the season. ETA: 2018
125. Pedro Gonzalez, OF Rockies | Age: 19 | .288/.391/.492 1 HR, 2 SB | Level : Rookie – Huge upside teenager with a power and speed profile, should grow into more of a corner outfield power bat as he matures, meaning he’ll probably lose some speed. Flashing improved plate approach and discipline in the early stages of rookie ball. ETA: 2020
126. Eric Lauer, LHP Padres | Age: 22 | 80.1 IP, 97 K’s, 2.58 ERA, 1.22 WHIP | Level : AA – Excellent fastball – slider combo, paired with an average changeup and plus control. In his AA debut he went 7.2 scoreless, striking out 9, while walking no one. An underrated high floor arm, who’s flashing more upside than expected. ETA : 2018
127. Justus Sheffield, LHP Yankees | Age: 21 | 86 IP, 75 K’s, 3.14 ERA, 1.34 WHIP | Level : AA – So far this year Sheffield hasn’t been bad, but he hasn’t been excellent either. He offers less swing and miss than you’d like, with some control issues. Still has good stuff between his mid-90’s sinking fastball, slider, and changeup. He moved from a curve to a slider last year, and is still figuring out control. Don’t be overly concerned, but I wouldn’t bank on an ace. ETA: 2018
128. Yusniel Diaz, OF Dodgers | Age: 20 | .292/.358/.447 8 HR, 7 SB | Level : A+ – Is it possible to be underrated in the Dodgers system? If so, I think Diaz is, despite signing for $15.5 million out of Cuba in 2015. He’s in the midst of his second consecutive solid campaign in A+, and flashes across the board fantasy potential. Not a superstar, but a consistent category rounder is what I see. ETA: 2019
129. Cole Tucker, SS Pirates | Age: 21 | .285/.370/.439 4 HR, 33 SB | Level : A+ – The pick was universally panned when it was made, but Tucker has busted out in a big way this season. In high A Bradenton Tucker is showing significantly improved approach, power, and base running instincts. He plays a solid athletic short, and has a chance to stick at the position. I scouted Tucker earlier this season, and he was far and away the best player on the field for either team (they were playing the Phillies affiliate Clearwater). ETA : 2019
130. Bryan Reynolds, OF Giants | Age: 22 | .294/.333/.436 4 HR, 1 SB | Level : A+ – A standout college player at Vanderbilt, Reynolds was the Giants top choice in the second round of the 2016 draft. He’s a contact over approach hitter, and his bat to ball skills seem to be his carrying tool. There’s some power and about average speed, though there might be more power in the bat than he’s shown this season. San Jose is the penultimate pitcher’s park in the now pitching slanted Cal League. Just check out his home (.243/.268/.378) and road (.345/.395/.493) splits. ETA: 2018
131. Luis Almanzar, SS/3B Padres | Age: 17 | .253/.344/.354 1 HR, 5 SB | Level : Rookie – By some scouts grades, the best Dominican talent in last year’s J2 period, Almanzar has shown the advanced approach and has played well despite an aggressive assignment to the short season Northwest League. As he grows into his raw power, Almanzar will probably move to 3rd full time. ETA: 2020
132. Brett Phillips, OF Brewers | Age: 23 | .288/.353/.556 14 HR, 4 SB | Level : AAA – Made his MLB debut earlier this season. Offers some power, and a little speed, with plus on base ability. He strikes out in bunches and there’s some question as to if he’s going to hit, but there’s some upside here. ETA: 2017
133. Max Schrock, 2B Athletics | Age: 22 | .305/.362/.429 5 HR, 3 SB | Level : AA – A 13th round pick by the Washington Nationals, the A’s stole him at the deadline for Marc Rzepczynski. Schrock has his fans in the fantasy world, but I think his ceiling is limited. Looks like a better version of Chad Pinder. Solid average, some hard contact, but middling power, and little speed. ETA: 2018
134. Renato Nunez, 1B,2B, 3B, OF Athletics | Age: 23 | .257/.319/.563 24 HR, 0 SB | Level : AAA – Made his MLB debut last year going 2 for 15, but is yet to get the call this year despite leading the PCL in homers. He plays all over the field technically speaking, but let’s cut to the chase, he’s a future DH. Looks to me like he’ll be a viable power bat in the Mike Napoli mold, no average, 30 homer upside. ETA: 2017
135. Dan Vogelbach, 1B Mariners | Age: 24 | .277/.376/.416 9 HR, 3 SB | Level : AAA – Tis true my loyal followers, and haters, the Jelly Donut of Swat has disgraced thy name, and is no longer welcome in House Lifshitz. Anyone know where Tehol’s been? As for Vogie-bust, his profile is still the same, plus on base ability, power, boobs, only it has a far more quad-A-ish musk. ETA: 2017
136. Beau Burrows, RHP Tigers | Age: 20 | 87.2 IP, 87 K’s, 2.67 ERA, 1.20 WHIP | Level : AA – It’s been a breakthrough season for the former first rounder. His combination of his low to mid 90’s fastball, and plus curveball from the same release point play up his stuff. He’s been up and down since his promotion to AA, but was excellent to begin the season at high A Lakeland. ETA : 2019
137. Dakota Hudson, RHP Cardinals | Age: 22 | 96 IP, 69 K’s, 2.63 ERA, 1.31 WHIP | Level : AA – So far the swing and miss stuff he showed in A ball hasn’t translated, and he has the tendency to get hit hard from time to time. I love his sinking fastball, cutter and his curve, so I’m willing to overlook the pedestrian K rate. Solid mid-rotation guy, or elite backend of the pen arm. ETA: 2018
138. Jordan Luplow, OF Pirates | Age: 23 | .292/.378/.549 19 HR, 2 SB | Level : AAA – Entered the year as a fringe prospect, showed a huge jump in power at AA Altoona, and has already hit 3 homers in his first 8 AAA games. Might see some time in Pittsburgh if the Pirates sell later this month. ETA : 2018
139. J.B. Bukauskas, RHP Astros | Age: 20 | Has Not Played Yet | Level : N/A – One of the most exciting college arms in this year’s draft, Bukauskas’ question marks are less about his ability and more about his lack of size. His slider is a plus plus pitch, with a mid-90’s heater, and feel for a change. Easily could have been in my Top 100. ETA : 2019
140. Mitchell White, RHP Dodgers | Age: 22 | 38.2 IP, 49 K’s, 3.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP | Level : A+ – Talented but injury prone starter with a nice 1 – 2 punch in his fastball, and cutter. He’s currently on the DL with a broken toe, but was mowing down Cal League hitters at Rancho before that. Mid- rotation starter, with some upside for more. ETA : 2019
141. Michel Baez, RHP Padres | Age: 21 | 10 IP, 16 K’s, 1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP | Level : A – A 6’8 monster just bursting onto the scene, who one scout described as a top 20 prospect in the making. Works mid-high 90’s with the heat, and mixes in a plus slider, and developing change. One of the nastier arms in short season ball. ETA : 2019
142. Wander Javier, SS Twins | Age: 18 | .303/.378/.424 0 HR, 2 SB | Level : Rookie – Upside teenage shortstop prospect with a 20/20 ceiling. Signed for $4 million in 2015, Javier just made his stateside debut at the end of last month. ETA : 2020
143. Lazaro Armenteros, OF Athletics | Age: 18 | .293/.434/.317 0 HR, 2 SB | Level : Rookie – He’s only played 12 games stateside as of writing this, but the reports have been good. The overall athlete was never in question, but his ball playing skills were. I’ve seen grades of 70 on the bat speed, and 60 on raw power. He’s a long ways away, but there’s a talented high ceiling player here. ETA: 2020
144. Shane Baz, RHP Pirates | Age: 18 | 1 IP, 2 K’s, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP | Level : Rookie – The righty is one of my favorite pitching specs from the most recent draft. A cornucopia of offerings, plus mid-90’s gas, and the guidance of a great player development organization, make Baz a very intriguing pick in first year player drafts. ETA : 2020
145. Seth Romero, LHP Nationals | Age : 21 | Has Not Played Yet | Level : N/A – Classic Nationals first round pick, high upside pitcher with loads of risk. This however isn’t of the injury variety but more of a maturity/personal thing. When he was on the mound in college few starters were better, as he racked up punchouts left and right. We could be looking at the steal of the draft, or a potential bust. ETA : 2019
146. Matt Manning, RHP Tigers | Age: 19 | 16.1 IP, 18 K’s, 1.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP | Level : Rookie – After not receiving a full season assignment out of camp there were some whispers that Manning looked off. Those concerns have quickly disappeared since the start of the NYPL season, as Manning has been superb through 4 starts. ETA : 2020
147. James Kaprielian, RHP Yankees | Age: 23 | Has Not Played Yet | Level: N/A – A rash of injuries have really tarnished Kaprielian’s upside, but similar to others before him (Hunter Harvey, Dylan Bundy, Kyle Zimmer), his career can go one of two ways. If he can recover and remain healthy there still is the promise of a frontline starter. ETA: 2019
148. Delvin Perez, SS Cardinals | Age: 18 | .182/.308/.242 0 HR, 2 SB | Level : Rookie – The first round pick has been surrounded by makeup question marks since testing positive for a PED prior to last year’s draft. He’s done little to ease those concerns this year, with some reports of immaturity. But let’s keep in mind he’s 18. On the field, the talent is apparent when watching him, bringing elite athleticism, speed, and projectable power. His defense leads many to believe a future at short is very likely. ETA: 2020
149. Kyle Funkhouser, RHP Tigers | Age: 23 | 62.2 IP, 83 K’s, 2.44 ERA, 1.14 WHIP | Level : A+ – The season started with so much promise for Funkhouser, as he cruised through the Midwest League, before making five impressive starts for high A Lakeland. Following the fifth start news broke that Funkhouser would be hitting the DL with elbow inflammation. No updates as of now on the injury, but it certainly adds an element of risk to Funkhouser’s profile. ETA : 2019
150. Jake Gatewood, 3B Brewers | Age: 21 | .278/.349/.467 10 HR, 7 SB | Level : A+ – Former first round pick that came out the gates scorching hot, tearing the cover off the ball in April. He’s slowed down since then, but hasn’t fallen off a cliff either. He offers across the board value, but no stand out skill. Strikes out a ton, but has shown improvement in his on base skills this season. ETA : 2019
151. Dustin May, RHP Dodgers | Age: 19 | 80.2 IP, 78 K’s, 3.24 ERA, 1.12 WHIP | Level : A – Tall lean, strike-throwing machine, a 6’6 righty with a plus fastball, plus slider, and fringy change. Lots of groundballs, and weak contact, another promising Dodgers arm. ETA : 2020
152. Yu-Cheng Chang, SS Indians | Age: 21 | .224/.305/.500 18 HR, 6 SB | Level : AA – The pride of Taiwan, has been mashing, while also striking out quite a bit. If he can stabilize his strikeouts, he could be a stud. He has an opposite field approach and the ability to get to power to all fields. I love Chang’s upside. ETA : 2019
153. Jose Albertos, RHP Cubs | Age: 18 | 8.1 IP, 6 K’s, 4.32 ERA, 1.08 WHIP | Level : Rookie – Another Cubs prospect with upside, Albertos has been handled with kid gloves by the defending champs. As they should he’s an actual kid at 18. However his stuff and arsenal is advanced, he flashes a plus heater, and a double plus change, and an average curveball. There’s a ton of ceiling. ETA : 2021
154. Lucius Fox, SS Rays | Age: 20 | .279/.361/.357 2 HR, 26 SB | Level : A – 2016 was a rough season for Fox, he dealt with injuries, and an aggressive assignment. 2017 once again started rough, but Fox has slashed .290/.359/.386 since May 1st. The plus speed is present, and he has the tools and instincts to stick at short, if he can develop mid-teen homer pop, he’ll be a top 10 shortstop. At the moment that type of power is a ways away. ETA : 2020
155. Mauricio Dubon, 2B Brewers | Age: 22 | .266/.325/.340 2 HR, 32 SB | Level : AAA – Over the course of last summer and into the Arizona Fall League, Dubon was flashing at least average power, after getting by on a contact and speed profile. So far this season he’s reverted back. Looks like a SAGNOF in a crowded Brewers infield. ETA: 2018
156. J.D. Davis, 3B Astros| Age: 24 | .288/.349/.524 19 HR, 4 SB | Level : AA – A corner infielder with power that’s played at every level he’s faced in the minors. Probably more of a second division regular with enough power to occupy a 4-6 spot in the batting order. The whiffs are the albatross that weighs down Davis’ prospect status, he’s struck out 82 times in 76 games this season. Not great that he’s 24 at AA. ETA: 2018
157. Jacob Nix, RHP Padres | Age: 21 | 38 IP, 36 K’s, 2.84 ERA, 1.08 WHIP | Level : A+ – Control artist with two plus pitches in his fastball and curveball, Nix is one of the more slept on pitching prospects in dynasty. The body of an inning eater, and mid to high 90’s velocity he looks like a sure thing MLB starter. ETA: 2018
158. Teoscar Hernandez, OF Astros | Age: 24 | .264/.354/.426 7 HR, 11 SB | Level : AAA – Did we maybe overlook Teoscar for the shiny new toy Ramon Laureano over the offseason? Hernandez offers on base ability, speed, and enough pop for mid-teen homers. ETA: 2017
159. Jaime Barria, RHP Angels Age: 20 | 95.2 IP, 83 K’s, 2.26 ERA, 0.89 WHIP | Level : AA – At 6’1 technically he’s a small righty, but at 210 lbs he’s well built with a strong lower half. Clean smooth mechanics from an overhead delivery are the driving force of his plus command and control. Mixes a plus changeup with a low 90’s fastball, and a curveball. ETA: 2018
160. Jason Martin, OF Astros | Age: 21 | .288/.340/.492 11 HR, 13 SB | Level : AA – Off the radar power/speed guy who’s continued to hit for power in AA. Showed a track record of good on base skills throughout the lower levels, but it’s been non-existent though his first 30 AA games. ETA : 2019
161. Joey Lucchesi, LHP Padres | Age: 24 | 84 IP, 98 K’s, 2.68 ERA, 1.01 WHIP | Level : AA – Big lefty with swing and miss stuff driven by three potentially plus pitches, and good command. First taste of AA was rough, but the 2016 4th rounder has moved quickly through the system, and could touch the majors in 2018 in some capacity. ETA : 2018
162. Chris Shaw, 1B, OF Giants | Age: 23 | .297/.356/.527 14 HR, 0 SB | Level : AAA – Lefthanded power hitting first base/ leftfielder with no split issues, and some on base ability. Has hit for power at every level and should be a good bet for 25+ in his peak seasons. Don’t expect the .280 career minor league average to hold up. ETA: 2018
163. Jesse Winker, OF Reds | Age: 23 | .305/.386/.391 2 HR, 1 SB | Level : AAA – Really looks like an empty average guy to me at this point. If he can ever get to 18 homers with his hit tool, he might carve out a niche as a 5th outfield type in redraft. ETA : 2017
164. Sam Hilliard, OF Rockies | Age: 23 | .285/.350/.470 12 HR, 22 SB | Level : A+ – Hilliard is old for his level, has split issues, and isn’t the most highly regarded prospect, but look at those numbers. He brings power and speed, plus the off chance he ends up in Denver with a full time gig. He hits the ball in the air a fair amount and is adept at going the opposite way, though you have to give his statline some Lancaster side eye, if you know what I mean. Despite little industry buzz, he has a prototype body at a lean 6’5 220 lbs. ETA : 2019
165. Cody Reed, LHP Arizona | Age:21 | 89 IP, 93 K’s, 3.03 ERA, 1.16 WHIP | Level : A+ – Struggling again at high A, only this time the peripherals have been better. Big lefty with an innings eaters body, might be the better Cody Reed. ETA : 2019
166. Nick Solak, 2B Yankees | Age: 22 | .308/.408/.465 7 HR, 8 SB | Level : A+ – A polished hitter, who puts together great at bats, hits for a high average, and gets on base. There’s some question to how much power is in the bat, but with 8 homers and a .465 SLG in the Florida State League it’s not like he’s Ben Revere. ETA : 2019
167. Josh Ockimey, 1B Red Sox | Age: 21 | .280/.398/.444 8 HR, 1 SB | Level : A+ – Not having the same split issues as last year, he’s continued to get on base, but the power is down some from 2016. Ockimey needs his power to find a future as an everyday major league first baseman. ETA : 2019
168. Daniel Brito, 2B Phillies | Age: 19 | .248/.313/.335 5 HR, 8 SB | Level : A – A player with power projection in a lanky athletic package. Many talent evaluators see Brito has one of the possible breakout candidates of the next year plus, and a power and speed profile in the middle is a valuable asset
169. Oscar De La Cruz, RHP Cubs | Age: 22 | 47.1 IP, 42 K’s, 3.42 ERA, 1.25 WHIP | Level : A+ – One of the higher upside arms in the Cubs system, De La Cruz has the opportunity to develop three plus pitches in his fastball, curveball, and change. Though he’s going to need to miss more bats to boost his fantasy stock. ETA : 2019
170. Greg Allen, OF Indians | Age: 24 | .270/.362/.350 1 HR, 10 SB | Level : AA – Working his way back from a hand injury, Allen wasn’t hitting the ball as hard early in the season as he was last year. His power was always fringey at best, but enough to play up his all around allure as a fantasy prospect. Looks like a 4th outfielder a little, but he’s still got the rare speed commodity. ETA : 2018
171. Marcus Wilson, OF Arizona | Age: 20 | .294/.395/.481 8 HR, 9 SB | Level : A – Here’s what I wrote about Wilson in my breakout hitter post a few weeks ago. “An athletic, power/speed prospect, destined for a career in center. Wilson made some tweaks to his swing in the last year (added a leg kick), that have allowed him to tap into his raw power, while cutting down on the whiffs. The outfielder has always had approach, giving him the perfect combo of power, speed, on base ability, and projection.” ETA : 2019
172. Franmil Reyes, OF Padres | Age: 22 | .284/.345/.457 10 HR, 3 SB | Level : AA – An off the radar prospect that combines power, contact, and approach in a 6’5 frame. ETA : 2018
173. Tyler Stephenson, C Reds | Age: 20 | .270/.364/.408 6 HR, 2 SB | Level : A – Catching prospect with some offensive upside, would like to see him develop a little more pop to go with his plus on base skills. ETA : 2019
174. Austin Riley, 3B Braves | Age: 20 | .252/.312/.405 11 HR, 0 SB | Level : A+ – The third baseman has struggled badly after a strong April, where Riley slugged .455 with 6 homers. Riley is streaky and certainly has some upside for fantasy with his plus raw power, even though he lacks premium bat speed. Certainly a dropper. ETA : 2019
175. Bryan Mata, RHP Red Sox | Age: 18 | 30.1 IP, 27 K’s, 3.56 ERA, 1.25 WHIP | Level : A – Projectable righty with a developing three pitch mix, and a ton of ceiling. He had a great showing in the Dominican Summer League last year, and has been very good in A ball through 30 innings. ETA : 2020
176. D.J. Peters, OF Dodgers | Age: 21 | .281/.385/.556 19 HR, 3 SB | Level : A+ – Massive raw power from an athletic frame. ETA : 2019
177. Norge Ruiz, RHP Athletics | Age: 23 |33 IP, 22 K’s, 3.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP | Level : A+ – Polished Cuban starter that could move quickly. ETA : 2018
178. Vladimir Gutierrez, RHP Reds | Age: | 81.2 IP, 83 K’s, 4.85 ERA, 1.24 WHIP | Level : A+ – He’s been missing bats, and his peripherals are good. Looks like he’s been a bit unlucky. ETA : 2019
179. Tristen Lutz, OF Brewers | Age: 18 | Has Not Played Yet | Level : N/A – Huge loud tools, and plus plus raw power, another talented Brewers Outfielder. ETA: 2021
180. Joey Wentz, LHP Braves | Age: 20 | 78.1 IP, 86 K’s, 2.87 ERA, 1.12 WHIP | Level : A – The forgotten pitching prospect in a stocked system. ETA : 2020
181. Andrew Stevenson, OF Nationals | Age: 23 | .282/.335/.353 1 HR, 10 SB | Level : AAA – All speed and contact guy with very little pop, might carve out a niche as a starting center-fielder on a second division team.
182. Chance Sisco, C Orioles | Age: 22 | .276/.350/.388 3 HR, 2 SB | Level : AAA – Sort of a snoozefest as a prospect but gets lots of real-life list love, and is one of the top catching prospects in the minors. ETA : 2018
183. Max Fried, LHP Braves | Age: 23 | 76.2 IP, 76 K’s, 6.69 ERA, 1.55 WHIP | Level : AA – The numbers are ugly, but I’m not completely writing him off. ETA : 2019
184. Nick Pratto, 1B Royals | Age: 18 | .234/.321/.447 1 HR, 1 SB | Level : Rookie – Great reports so far coming from Arizona, Pratto looks like a top bat from this year’s draft. ETA : 2021
185. Nabil Crismatt, RHP Mets | Age: 22| 89 IP, 88 K’s, 3.03 ERA, 1.19 WHIP | Level : A+ – Here’s what I wrote about Crismatt two weeks ago in my Breakout Pitchers post. “Pitched a little for team Colombia in the WBC, and has been excellent during his time in the minors. Crismatt offers an an above average mid 90’s fastball with average curveball and change offerings. Technically this break out started last season in short season ball, with Brooklyn of the New York-Penn League, but through 81 full season innings in the Florida State League Crismatt has been an impressive performer. A SwStr% of 13.1%, shows he gets whiffs, and he does a good job of limiting hard contact.” ETA: 2019
186. Hunter Dozier, OF Royals | Age: 25 | .265/.350/.353 0 HR, 0 SB | Level : AAA – Bad luck with health as he’s been limited to just 10 games. ETA : 2018
187. Evan White, 1B Mariners | Age: 21 | .143/.219/.250 1 HR, 0 SB | Level : Rookie – Cracked his first professional homer last night as part of a three hit night. Early on White has struggled but he’s coming off a long college season. Could move quick. ETA : 2019
188. Will Craig, 1B Pirates | Age: 22 | .291/.390/.421 5 HR, 1 SB | Level : A+ – Great hit tool first, corner guy, lacks the power that’s ideal for that position, the hope is he develops his power stroke in the next two years. His prospect status depends on it. ETA : 2019
189. Lucas Sims, RHP Braves | Age: 23 | 97.1 IP, 104 K’s, 3.98 ERA, 1.17 WHIP | Level : AAA – The former first round pick is a solid back end of the rotation type with strikeout upside. ETA : 2019
190. Zack Granite, OF Twins | Age: 24 | .361/.414/.494 3 HR, 18 SB | Level : AAA – Straight out of Jimmy Oddo’s backyard comes Granite, a speed, and contact guy who uses his wheels to push for extra bases. Might be an under the radar SAGNOF king in waiting. ETA : 2017
191. Yohander Mendez, LHP Rangers | Age: 22 | 99 IP, 81 K’s, 3.82 ERA, 1.11 WHIP | Level : AA – A back end of the rotation lefty with mid-rotation upside. ETA : 2018
192. Brian Anderson, 3B Marlins | Age: 24 | .254/.343/.454 14 HR, 1 SB | Level : AA – Nice raw power from a corner bat, the Marlins have at least one hitter in the minors! ETA : 2019
193. Zac Gallen, RHP Cardinals | Age: 21 | 95 IP, 91 K’s, 2.27 ERA, 1.09 WHIP | Level : AAA – A 2016 3rd rounder with a four pitch mix, enjoying a breakout season. Climbed the ladder very fast over the last few months on the edge of the bigs. ETA : 2018
194. Dawel Lugo, SS Diamondbacks | Age: 22 | .280/.324/.431 7 HR, 1 SB | Level : AA – Good bat to ball skills, still learning to tap into his 60 grade raw power in games. ETA : 2019
195. Carlos Vargas, SS Rays | Age: 18 | .231/.302/.410 1 HR, 0 SB | Level : Rookie – Middle infield prospect with big raw power. ETA : 2020
196. Yasel Antuna, SS Nationals| Age: 17 | .273/.342/.364 0 HR, 1 SB | Level : Rookie – Good upside middle infielder from last year’s J2 class. ETA : 2021
197. Josh Staumont, RHP Royals | Age: 23 | 76 IP, 93 K’s, 6.28 ERA, 1.67 WHIP | Level : AAA – Bat missing stuff, but he’s kind of a mess. ETA : 2018
198. Brian Mundell, 1B Rockies | Age: 23 | .298/.380/.492 13 HR, 0 SB | Level : AA – The early season power numbers were inflated by Lancaster, but make no mistake Mundell can hit. ETA : 2019
199. Seuly Matias, OF Royals | Age: 18 | .204/.250/.375 2 HR, 0 SB | Level : Rookie – Raw high upside outfielder with some pop, long ways off though. ETA : 2021
200. Bubba Thompson, OF Rangers | Age: 19 | .300/.417/.400 0 HR, 2 SB | Level : Rookie – Rangers first rounder freak athlete with big upside. ETA : 2021
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