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MLB.com's Top Outfield Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Bryce Harper	2	• Harper doubles in first Triple-A AB • More Harper video • Harper shines in MLB debut • Harper battles nerves in Triple-A debut
2	Mike Trout	3	• Trout scores from first • Angels recall Trout • Trout smacks three more hits • Trout speeds from first to home
3	Bubba Starling	17	• Prospect Q&A: Starling
4	Wil Myers	19	• Myers hits three-run blast • Naturals' Myers goes deep twice • Myers makes first start at third • Red-hot Myers goes deep again
5	Brett Jackson	33	• Jackson doubles for I-Cubs • More Jackson video • Jackson opens May with bang • Cubs' Jackson sent down to Iowa
6	Christian Yelich	35	• Yelich's playoff walk-off • Jupiter's Yelich homers twice • Yelich completes doubleheader cycle • Yelich's walk-off wins MiLBY
7	Starling Marte	40	• Indians' Marte ropes double • Marte continues Spring raking • Marte named Double-A All-Star • Marte named EL Rookie of Year
8	Gary Brown	48	• Brown is Giants offensive MVP • Brown perfect at the plate • Brown wins MiLBY as top hitter • Brown plates six in 23-hit attack
9	Anthony Gose	57	• MiLB.com talks with Gose • Gose goes 4-for-5 for 51s • Gose making strides • Gose keys playoff victory
10	Jake Marisnick	58	• Jays' Marisnick making strides • Marisnick named Postseason Star • Marisnick makes gains
11	Michael Choice	59	• Choice gets down to business • Choice adds pop to Ports • Choice extends homer streak • Choice wins homer crown
12	Rymer Liriano	60	• Liriano throws out runner • Choice named Org All-Star
13	Bryce Brentz	63	• Eight is great for Brentz • Prospect Q&A: Brentz • Brentz keeps bashing • Brentz flirts with cycle
14	Josh Bell	69	• Bell named Top Prospect
15	Aaron Hicks	72	• Hicks blasts first '12 homer • Hicks busts out of slump
16	Mason Williams	73	• Williams legs out triple • Williams among special prospects • Williams' SI named top team • Williams named Org All-Star
17	George Springer	84	• Springer's Draft Report • Springer homers in four straight ABs • Astros take Springer at No. 11
18	Leonys Martin	89	• Martin's two-run double • Martin throws out Gindl • Rangers Insider: The Martins • More Martin video
19	Grant Green	94	• Green goes yard • Green plates a pair • More Green video • Green seeking reunion
20	Mikie Mahtook	96	• Mahtook's Draft Report • Mahtook drives in two in the AFL
21	Francisco Peguero	98	• Peguero's walk-off slam • Peguero gets Honorable Mention

MLB.com's Top Second Base Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Cory Spangenberg	81	• Spangenberg scores a run • Spangenberg goes over .300 • Spangenberg named Topps All-Star • Spangenberg stays relaxed
2	Jonathan Schoop	NR	• Schoop continues hot hitting • Schoop named an Org All-Star
3	Kolten Wong	NR	• Wong gets Honorable Mention
4	Oscar Tejeda	NR	• Tejeda hits his second homer • Tejeda puts one in the net
5	Cesar Hernandez	NR	• Hernandez named an All-Star
6	Delino DeShields	NR	• DeShields steals second • DeShields goes yard
7	Charlie Culberson	NR	• Culberson doubles in run
8	Scooter Gennett	NR	• MiLB.com chats with Gennett • Gennett gets groove back • Gennett ties Manatees' hit record • Gennett named Org All-Star
9	Reese Havens	NR	• Havens hits walk-off homer • Havens starts double play • Havens named Org All-Star
10	Joe Panik	NR	• Panik doubles into the corner • Panik cool under pressure • Panik keeps on producing • Prospect Q&A: Joe Panik

MLB.com's Top First Base Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Anthony Rizzo	37	• Rizzo goes yard • Rizzo homers twice yet again • Homers coming in bunches for Rizzo • Rizzo homers twice for I-Cubs
2	Yonder Alonso	39	• Alonso hits three-run homer • More Alonso video • Alonso breaks out with big blow • Prospect Q&A: Yonder Alonso
3	Jonathan Singleton	44	• Singleton drives in career-high six • Singleton finds the power
4	C.J. Cron	NR	• Prospect Q&A: Cron • Cron named Org All-Star • Cron conquering Pioneer League
5	Chris Parmelee	NR	• Parmelee named Org All-Star
6	Matt Adams	NR	• Adams slugs two-run homer • Adams goes deep • Prospect Q&A: Matt Adams • Adams named Org All-Star
7	Neftali Soto	NR	• Soto homers for Louisville • Soto named Org All-Star
8	Chris Marrero	NR	• Marrero clubs RBI double • Marrero goes deep • More Marrero video • Marrero named Org All-Star
9	Alex Dickerson	NR	• Dickerson's Draft Report
10	Dan Vogelbach	NR	• Vogelbach's Draft Report

MLB.com's Top Catching Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Jesus Montero	12	• Montero goes deep • Montero guns down Hughes • More Montero video • Montero named Org All-Star
2	Devin Mesoraco	14	• Mesoraco jacks one • Mesoraco shows off arm • More Mesoraco video • Mesoraco's big night fuels Bats
3	Travis d'Arnaud	25	• d'Arnaud chats with MiLB.com • d'Arnaud's streak hits 10 games • Prospect Q&A: d'Arnaud • d'Arnaud named Org All-Star
4	Gary Sanchez	53	• Sanchez hits two more bombs • Sanchez homers in third straight
5	Wilin Rosario	63	• Rosario drills home run • More Rosario video • Rosario earns way onto Rox • Prospect Q&A: Wilin Rosario
6	Yasmani Grandal	68	• Grandal gets call to Double-A • Grandal's RBI knock for Bats • Grandal in midseason form • Prospect Q&A: Grandal
7	Christian Bethancourt	91	• Bethancourt hits solo blast • Bethancourt hits three-run shot • Bethancourt, 'Cats thank fans • Numbers don't define Bethancourt
8	Ryan Lavarnway	93	• Lavarnway hits a bomb • Lavarnway smacks towering shot • More Lavarnway video • Prospect Q&A: Lavarnway
9	Sebastian Valle	NR	• Valle named FSL Postseason star • Valle leads Lakewood to SAL title
10	Jorge Alfaro	NR	• Alfaro provides fireworks • Alfaro named an NWL top prospect

MLB.com's Top Third Base Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Nolan Arenado	22	• Arenado hits first Double-A homer • Arenado staying fit, thinking big • Arenado has terrific Double-A debut • Prospect Q&A: Arenado • Arenado named Rox's Player of Year
2	Miguel Sano	23	• Sano homers twice in twinbill • Sano goes 4-for-5 with three doubles • Snappers' Sano homers twice • Sano busts out with slam
3	Anthony Rendon	27	• Rendon leaves game with injury
4	Mike Olt	43	• Pelicans Chatter with Mike Olt • Prospect Q&A: Olt • Olt named Rangers Player of the Month
5	Nick Castellanos	51	• Castellanos smacks RBI double • FSL notes: Castellanos starts hot • Ten Questions with Castellanos • Castellanos named Org All-Star
6	Will Middlebrooks	56	• Middlebrooks' first Triple-A homer's a slam • Middlebrooks' terrific play at third • Middlebrooks homers in fourth straight • Middlebrooks ending season with bang
7	Jedd Gyorko	71	• Gyorko warming up in May • Gyorko in midseason form • Gyorko keeps it simple • Gyorko named Org All-Star
8	Matt Dominguez	87	• Dominguez goes deep • More Dominguez video • Dominguez starts to rebound • Prospect Q&A: Dominguez
9	Wilmer Flores	NR	• Flores leads way in playoff win
10	Zack Cox	NR	• Cox hits opposite-field shot • Cox smacks another homer • Cox gets call to Double-A • Cox reaches four times in Double-A debut

MLB.com's Top Shortstop Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Manny Machado	6	• Machado promoted to Frederick • Machado smacks double • Machado homers on first Double-A pitch • Prospect Q&A: Machado
2	Jurickson Profar	7	• Profar sparks late rally • Profar extends hit streak • Hot Profar continues hitting • Prospect Q&A: Profar
3	Francisco Lindor	32	• Lindor's Draft Report • Lindor making waves for Captains
4	Billy Hamilton	34	• Hamilton's inside-the-park homer • Hamilton racing toward .400 • Cal notes: Hamilton flashing bat • Prospect Q&A: Hamilton
5	Hak-Ju Lee	46	• Lee named Org All-Star • Lee named FSL All-Star
6	Nick Franklin	52	• MiLB.com sits down with Franklin • Franklin promoted to Double-A • Franklin proving hard to slow down • Franklin turns triple play in Double-A debut
7	Jean Segura	55	• MiLB.com chats with Segura • Segura performs in Caribbean league
8	Javier Baez	62	• Baez's Draft Report
9	Andrelton Simmons	65	• Braves' brass high on Simmons • Simmons getting in synch • Simmons named Class A Advanced All-Star • Simmons named Carolina All-Star
10	Xander Bogaerts	76	• Bogaerts caps big day • Bogaerts named Org All-Star
11	Tim Beckham	92	• Beckham hits grand slam • Beckham triples • More Beckham video • Prospect Q&A: Tim Beckham

MLB.com's Top Left-handed Pitching Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Matt Moore	1	• Moore equals Durham record • MiLB.com chats with Moore • More Moore video • Moore earns spot in Rays rotation
2	Manny Banuelos	13	• Banuelos goes seven full frames • Banuelos picks off runner • Banuelos sharp in return • Banuelos on DL with back pain
3	Danny Hultzen	16	• Hultzen back under control • Hultzen notches first victory • Hultzen mixes pitches, fans nine • Prospect Q&A: Danny Hultzen
4	Tyler Skaggs	21	• Skaggs fans seventh batter • Skaggs does it all for BayBears • Skaggs matches career-high 12 Ks • Prospect Q&A: Tyler Skaggs
5	Drew Pomeranz	24	• Pomeranz promoted to Double-A • Pomeranz sharp in Minors return • Six shutout frames for Pomeranz • Pomeranz solid in return
6	Martin Perez	29	• Rangers Insider: The Martins • Perez strikes out eight • New pitch helps Perez cruise • Prospect Q&A: Perez
7	Mike Montgomery	31	• Montgomery picks off runner • Montgomery fans seventh batter • Montgomery K's eighth batter • Montgomery gets first win of 2012
8	James Paxton	77	• Paxton sets tone for Generals rotation • Prospect Q&A: Paxton • Paxton fans 10 in 6 2/3 innings • Paxton fans 12 in first pro win
9	Jesse Biddle	78	• Biddle fans eighth batter • Biddle living a dream • Biddle fans eight over seven frames • Biddle named Org All-Star
10	Drew Smyly	82	• Smyly pitches into Tigers rotation • Tigers' Smyly sterling in relief • Prospect Q&A: Smyly • Smyly strong in USA win over Greece
11	Sammy Solis	86	• Solis notches first AFL win • Ten CAR prospects to watch
12	Jed Bradley	97	• Bradley retires first 15 batters • Bradley carries perfect ERA • Bradley pitches gem in pro debut

MLB.com's Top Right-handed Pitching Prospects

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POS RANK	PLAYER	TOP 100 RANK	MORE COVERAGE
1	Julio Teheran	4	• Teheran fans Lavarnway • Teheran fans seven in seven • Teheran rounding into form • Teheran still has work to do
2	Shelby Miller	5	• Miller strong in first Triple-A win • Miller fans 'Hawks' Martinez • Miller fans ninth batter • More Miller video
3	Jameson Taillon	8	• Taillon discusses pro debut • Taillon tosses six scoreless • Taillon notches first FSL win • Ten Questions with Jameson Taillon
4	Trevor Bauer	9	• Bauer fans nine in seventh win • Seven one-hit frames for Bauer • Bauer does it all in 'Bears win • Prospect Q&A: Bauer
5	Dylan Bundy	10	• Bundy goes career-high five • Bundy surrenders first pro run • 'Birds' Bundy finally allows hit • Bundy hits 99 mph in third start
6	Gerrit Cole	11	• Cole on his first FSL start • Cole finding his rhythm • Six one-hit innings for Cole • Cole fans seven in Minors debut
7	Jacob Turner	15	• Turner optioned to Triple-A • Turner fans eight in first Triple-A win • Turner strong in Double-A debut • Ten Questions with Jacob Turner
8	Taijuan Walker	18	• Six shutout frames for Walker • Prospect Pitch: Walker works on three • Walker continues Generals' dominance • Walker fans eight in Double-A debut
9	Archie Bradley	20	• Bradley's Draft Report • Bradley, Hawks spin one-hitter • Bradley justifies pro decision
10	Jarrod Parker	26	• Parker's Major League debut • Parker solid for first 'W' • Prospect Q&A: Parker • Parker named Org All-Star
11	Zack Wheeler	28	• Wheeler gets first Double-A win • Wheeler rebounds strongly for B-Mets • Prospect Q&A: Wheeler
12	Carlos Martinez	30	• Martinez strong for Palm Beach • Martinez wins FSL debut • Martinez the next Pedro?
13	Arodys Vizcaino	36	• Vizcaino goes seven innings • Vizcaino benefits from errors
14	Matt Harvey	38	• Harvey promoted to Double-A • Harvey wins third straight • Harvey notches first Triple-A win • Prospect Q&A: Harvey
15	Dellin Betances	41	• Betances fans Harper • Betances goes career-high eight • Betances helps hold Sox at bay • Ten Questions with Betances
16	Randall Delgado	42	• Delgado fans ninth • Delgado fans Montero • Delgado fans nine in debut
17	Zach Lee	45	• Lee strikes out Arbelo • Dodgers Wired: Zach Lee • Lee solid in pro debut
18	Jake Odorizzi	47	• Odorizzi picks up first win • Odorizzi dominant in 2012 debut • Prospect Pitch: Odorizzi • Prospect Q&A: Odorizzi
19	Wily Peralta	49	• Path to the Show: Peralta • Peralta ready to step up • Peralta wins Triple-A debut • Peralta dominates again for Sounds
20	Casey Kelly	50	• Kelly fans career-high nine • Five shutout frames for Kelly • Kelly looking to move up • Efficient Kelly wins 10th
21	Trevor May	54	• May unhittable in R-Phils loss • May solid on mound, at plate • Prospect Q&A: May
22	Jarred Cosart	61	• Path to the Show: Cosart • Cosart ends his night with a K • Cosart flirts with perfection • Cosart solid in Double-A debut
23	Chad Bettis	66	• Prospect Pitch: Bettis • Bettis strikes out eight • Bettis fans eight in a row • Bettis named Pitcher of Year
24	Garrett Richards	67	• Richards goes the distance • Spotlight shifts to Richards • Trout, Richards star in Triple-A bows • Ten Questions with Richards
25	Nathan Eovaldi	70	• Eovaldi flirts with no-no • Eovaldi makes The Show • Eovaldi wins big league debut
26	Chris Archer	74	• Bulls' Archer earns victory • Archer wins IL pitchers' duel • Archer back to winning ways • Less is more for Bulls' Archer
27	Brad Peacock	75	• Peacock gets his seventh K • Six one-hit frames for Peacock • Peacock named best Double-A starter • Peacock named Org All-Star
28	Allen Webster	79	• Webster takes no-no into seventh • Webster named '10 Org All-Star
29	Brody Colvin	80	• Colvin leads way in two-hitter • Colvin hurls eight three-hit frames
30	Alex Meyer	83	• Meyer stifling in pro debut
31	Sonny Gray	85	• Gray records a strikeout • Gray wins first of 2012 • Gray notches first win • Gray's Draft report
32	A.J. Cole	88	• MiLB.com interviews A.J. Cole • Cole, Suns one-hit Shorebirds • Cole among four dealt to A's
33	Jeurys Familia	90	• Familia strikes out seven • Familia, B-Mets tame Cats • Familia gets third Triple-A win • Familia flashes big league stuff
34	Noah Syndergaard	95	• Prospect Pitch: Syndergaard • Syndergaard sharp in Lugnuts debut
35	Taylor Guerrieri	99	• Guerrieri's Draft report • Rays take Guerrieri on Day 1
36	Addison Reed	100	• Reed nabs Top Reliever MiLBY • Reed named Org All-Star