Quite a bit has changed since the 2013 MiLB season began in April, and folks have been clamoring for a mid-season prospect list. Well, here it is, 50-deep. But before we get into it, a quick primer on the criteria for this top 50: There was no specific timetable in mind, so the rankings below can be considered a dynasty league list. You’ll notice that the ETA’s here range from this season all the way to 2016. To prevent any overlap with lists that Grey and JayWrong put together last week, I’ve included only prospects who are currently in the minor leagues. That means I had to remove Christian Yelich and Jake Marisnick from the board after news of their call-ups — Yelich was #7, Marisnick #40. It also means I couldn’t list Carlos Martinez, who’s currently working in relief for the Cardinals — he would’ve been ranked right around #20.
Anyway, I’ll be writing notes on all of these fellas during the off-season, once the dust has settled on 2013 and I’ve had a chance to take a more thorough look at depth charts, injuries, etc. For now, I’ve included only a few pertinent details: age, current level, fantasy impact categories, and ETA. Each player is linked to his player card on Baseball-Reference.com, or his Razzball player card where possible. My hope is that the following list will help dynasty leaguers sort out their rosters as keeper deadlines approach… and also make for some good banter in the comments. Enjoy.
1. Xander Bogaerts, SS, Red Sox
Age: 20
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R, SB
ETA: 2013
2. Oscar Taveras, OF, Cardinals
Age: 21
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R
ETA: 2013
3. Byron Buxton, OF, Twins
Age: 19
Current Level: A+
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R, SB
ETA: 2015
4. Archie Bradley, RHP, Diamondbacks
Age: 20
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2013
5. Taijuan Walker, RHP, Mariners
Age: 20
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
6. Miguel Sano, OF, Twins
Age: 20
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: OBP, HR, RBI, R
ETA: 2014
7. George Springer, OF, Astros
Age: 23
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R, SB
ETA: 2014
8. Javier Baez, SS, Cubs
Age: 20
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R
ETA: 2015
9. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Pirates
Age: 21
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
10. Gregory Polanco, OF, Pirates
Age: 21
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R, SB
ETA: 2014
11. Jonathan Singleton, 1B, Astros
Age: 21
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R
ETA: 2014
12. Addison Russell, SS, Athletics
Age: 19
Current Level: A+
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R, SB
ETA: 2015
13. Kris Bryant, 3B, Cubs
Age: 21
Current Level: Rookie
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R
ETA: 2015
14. Kevin Gausman, RHP, Orioles
Age: 22
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2013
15. Mark Appel, RHP, Astros
Age: 22
Current Level: A-
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
16. Jorge Soler, OF, Cubs
Age: 21
Current Level: A+
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R
ETA: 2015
17. Robert Stephenson, RHP, Reds
Age: 20
Current Level: A+
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2015
18. Noah Syndergaard, RHP, Mets
Age: 20
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
19. Carlos Correa, SS, Astros
Age: 18
Current Level: A-
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R, SB
ETA: 2015
20. Nick Castellanos, OF, Tigers
Age: 21
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, RBI, R
ETA: 2013
21. Maikel Franco, 3B, Phillies
Age: 20
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R
ETA: 2014
22. Gary Sanchez, C, Yankees
Age: 20
Current Level: A+
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI
ETA: 2015
23. Travis d’Arnaud, C, Mets
Age: 24
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI
ETA: 2013
24. Dylan Bundy, RHP, Orioles
Age: 20
Current Level: Recovering From Surgery
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2015
25. Albert Almora, OF, Cubs
Age: 19
Current Level: A-
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R, SB
ETA: 2015
26. Yordano Ventura, RHP, Royals
Age: 22
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: W/SV, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
27. Taylor Guerrieri, RHP, Rays
Age: 20
Current Level: A-
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2016
28. Michael Wacha, RHP, Cardinals
Age: 22
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: W, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2013
29. Kyle Zimmer, RHP, Royals
Age: 21
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
30. Aaron Sanchez, RHP, Blue Jays
Age: 21
Current Level: A+
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2015
31. Clint Frazier, OF, Indians
Age: 18
Current Level: Rookie
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R
ETA: 2016
32. Billy Hamilton, OF, Reds
Age: 22
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: OBP, R, SB
ETA: 2014
33. Tyler Glasnow, RHP, Pirates
Age: 19
Current Level: A-
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2015
34. Kyle Crick, RHP, Giants
Age: 20
Current Level: A+
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
35. Jonathan Gray, RHP, Rockies
Age: 21
Current Level: Rookie
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2015
36. Max Fried, LHP, Rays
Age: 19
Current Level: A-
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2016
37. Joey Gallo, 3B, Rangers
Age: 19
Current Level: A-
Fantasy Impact: OBP, HR, RBI
ETA: 2016
38. Alex Meyer, RHP, Twins
Age: 23
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
39. Mike Olt, 3B, Cubs
Age: 24
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: OBP, HR, RBI
ETA: 2013
40. Andrew Heaney, RHP, Marlins
Age: 22
Current Level: A+
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
41. Mike Foltynewicz, RHP, Astros
Age: 21
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
42. Alen Hanson, SS/2B, Pirates
Age: 20
Current Level: A+
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, R, SB
ETA: 2015
43. Corey Seager, SS, Dodgers
Age: 19
Current Level: A-
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R, SB
ETA: 2015
44. Kolten Wong, 2B, Cardinals
Age: 22
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, R, SB
ETA: 2014
45. David Dahl, OF, Rockies
Age: 19
Current Level: A-
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R, SB
ETA: 2016
46. Zach Lee, RHP, Dodgers
Age: 21
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
47. Raul Adalberto Mondesi, SS, Royals
Age: 17
Current Level: A-
Fantasy Impact: AVG, OBP, HR, RBI, R, SB
ETA: 2016
48. Anthony Ranaudo, RHP, Red Sox
Age: 23
Current Level: AA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2014
49. Lucas Giolito, RHP, Nationals
Age: 19
Current Level: Rookie
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2016
50. Danny Hultzen, LHP, Mariners
Age: 23
Current Level: AAA
Fantasy Impact: W, K, ERA, WHIP
ETA: 2013
