Baseball America: 2011 Top 100 Prospects

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01 Bryce Harper of, Nationals
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 80.
Opening Day Age: 18 ETA: 2013

02 Mike Trout of, Angels
Best Tool: Speed. BA Grade: 80.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2012

03 Jesus Montero c, Yankees
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2011

04 Domonic Brown of, Phillies
Best Tool: Arm. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

05 Julio Teheran rhp, Braves
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2012

06 Jeremy Hellickson rhp, Rays
Best Tool: Changeup. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

07 Aroldis Chapman lhp,Reds
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 80.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

08 Eric Hosmer 1b, Royals
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

09 Mike Moustakas 3b, Royals
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 75.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

10 Wil Myers of/c, Royals
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2012

11 Jameson Taillon rhp, Pirates
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
OpeningDay Age: 19 ETA: 2013

12 Dustin Ackley 2b, Mariners
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

13 Shelby Miller rhp, Cardinals
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2012

14 Manny Machado SS, Orioles
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 18 ETA: 2013

15 Matt Moore lhp, Rays
Best Tool: Curveball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2013

16 Michael Pineda rhp, Mariners
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

17 Freddie Freeman 1b, Braves
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2011

18 John Lamb lhp, Royals
Best Tool: Command. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2012

19 Mike Montgomery lhp, Royals
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

20 Chris Sale lhp, White Sox
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

21 Jacob Turner rhp, Tigers
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2012

22 Desmond Jennings of, Rays
Best Tool: Speed. BA Grade: 75.
Opening Day Age: 24 ETA: 2011

23 Brandon Belt 1b, Giants
Best Tool: Defense. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

24 Martin Perez lhp, Rangers
Best Tool: Changeup. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2012

25 Lonnie Chisenhall 3b,Indians
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

26 Dee Gordon ss, Dodgers
Best Tool: Speed. BA Grade: 75.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

27 Chris Archer rhp, Rays
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

28 Zach Britton lhp, Orioles
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

29 Kyle Drabek rhp, Blue Jays
Best Tool: Curveball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

30 Gary Sanchez c, Yankees
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 18 ETA: 2014

31 Casey Kelly rhp, Padres
Best Tool: Command. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

32 Tyler Matzek lhp, Rockies
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2013

33 Jarrod Parker rhp, Diamondbacks
Best Tool: Slider. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

34 Kyle Gibson rhp, Twins
Best Tool: Slider. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

35 Randall Delgado rhp, Braves
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

36 Travis D'Arnaud c, Blue Jays
Best Tool: Defense. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

37 Mike Minor lhp, Braves
Best Tool: Changeup. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

38 Brett Jackson of, Cubs
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

39 Jonathan Singleton 1b, Phillies
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 65.
Opening
Day Age: 19 ETA: 2013

40 Brett Lawrie 2b, Blue Jays
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

41 Manny Banuelos lhp, Yankees
Best Tool: Command. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2012

42 Jordan Lyles rhp, Astros
Best Tool: Changeup. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2011

43 Dellin Betances rhp, Yankees
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2012

44 Jenrry Mejia rhp, Mets
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2011

45 Aaron Hicks of, Twins
Best Tool: Arm. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2013

46 Tony Sanchez c, Pirates
Best Tool: Defense. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

47 Alex White lhp, Indians
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

48 Trey McNutt rhp, Cubs
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

49 Wilin Rosario c, Rockies
Best Tool: Arm. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

50 Billy Hamilton ss/2b, Reds
Best Tool: Speed. BA Grade: 80.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2013

51 Christian Colon ss, Royals
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

52 Jose Iglesias ss,Red Sox
Best Tool: Defense. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

53 Nick Franklin ss/2b, Mariners
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2013

54 Jason Kipnis 2b, Indians
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

55 Zack Wheeler rhp, Giants
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2013

56 Brody Colvin rhp, Phillies
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2013

57 Jean Segura 2b, Angels
Best Tool: Speed. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2013

58 Simon Castro rhp, Padres
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

59 Wilmer Flores ss, Mets
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2013

60 Miguel Sano 3b/ss, Twins
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 17 ETA: 2014

61 Drew Pomeranz lhp,Indians
Best Tool: Curveball. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

62 Zack Cox 3b, Cardinals
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade:70 .
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

63 Grant Green ss, Athletics
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2012

64 Devin Mesoraco c, Reds
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

65 Nick Castellanos 3b, Tigers
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2013

66 Danny Espinosa ss/2b, Nationals
Best Tool: Arm. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

67 Anthony Ranaudo rhp, Red Sox
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2013

68 Danny Duffy lhp, Royals
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

69 Jake Odorizzi rhp, Royals
Best Tool: Delivery. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2013

70 Jarred Cosart rhp, Phillies
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 75.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2013

71 Jake McGee lhp, Rays
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 24 ETA: 2011

72 Derek Norris c, Nationals
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

73 Yonder Alonso 1b/of,
Reds Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

74 Jurickson Profar ss, Rangers
Best Tool: Defense. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 18 ETA: 2013

75 Anthony Rizzo 1b, Padres
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

76 Tyler Chatwood rhp, Angels
Best Tool: Fastball.BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2012

77 Cesar Puello of,Mets
Best Tool: Speed. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2013

78 Andrew Brackman rhp, Yankees
Best Tool: Curveball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 25 ETA: 2011

79 Stetson Allie rhp, Pirates
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2013

80 Nolan Arenado 3b, Rockies
Best Tool: Bat. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2013

81 Matt Dominguez 3b, Marlins
Best Tool: Defense. BA Grade: 75.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2011

82 Tyler Skaggs lhp, Diamondbacks
Best Tool: Curveball. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2013

83 Chris Dwyer lhp, Royals
Best Tool: Curveball. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2012

84 Tanner Scheppers rhp, Rangers
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 24 ETA: 2011

85 Brent Morel 3b/ss, White Sox
Best Tool: Defense. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

86 Craig Kimbrel rhp, Braves
Best Tool: Arm. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

87 Andy Oliver lhp, Tigers
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

88 Josh Sale of, Rays
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2013

89 Zach Lee rhp, Dodgers
Best Tool: Delivery. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2013

90 Rubby de la Rosa rhp, Dodgers
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

91 Chris Carter 1b/of, Athletics
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 24 ETA: 2011

92 Hak-Ju Lee ss, Rays
Best Tool: Speed. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2013

93 Arodys Vizcaino rhp, Braves
Best Tool: Curveball. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2013

94 Jonathan Villar ss, Astros
Best Tool: Speed. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 19 ETA: 2013

95 Deck McGuire rhp, Blue Jays
Best Tool: Command. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2013

96 Wilson Ramos c, Nationals
Best Tool: Arm. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2011

97 Drake Britton lhp, Red Sox
Best Tool: Fastball. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 21 ETA: 2013

98 Austin Romine c, Yankees
Best Tool: Arm. BA Grade: 60.
Opening Day Age: 22 ETA: 2011

99 Matt Davidson 3b, Diamondbacks
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 65.
Opening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2013

100 Joe Benson of, Twins
Best Tool: Power. BA Grade: 70.
Opening Day Age: 23 ETA: 2012

Baseball America

[Matt-the-great]

3 in the Top 10, 5 in the top 20.....that is just disgusting.

way to go Royals Scouting and Development

[Sick Of It All]

Matt Harvey got shafted.

[MelkyNYY]

6 Yankees.

[Mesa_Titan]

Shelby Miller over Michael Pineda is laughable.

[baseballguy247]

Shelby Miller over Michael Pineda is laughable.

its all just opinion. im sure you can flip flop them.

[Mesa_Titan]

its all just opinion. im sure you can flip flop them.

Not really.

Both dominated in A-Ball at age 19, Pineda the more dominate one.

Both have + fastballs, with Pineda's being slightly better, both have potential + sliders and above average change-ups. Pineda has the better build and has already dominated AA, and AAA ball and is ready for the majors, Miller is a good 2-3 years away.

[baseballguy247]

Not really.

Both dominated in A-Ball at age 19, Pineda the more dominate one.

Both have + fastballs, with Pineda's being slightly better, both have potential + sliders and above average change-ups. Pineda has the better build and has already dominated AA, and AAA ball and is ready for the majors, Miller is a good 2-3 years away.

its all opinion nothing is a guarantee. How did Alex gorden pan out when he was #1 on this list? baseball amrerica says in there book that this list can change daily and its just opinion.. But you seem to know it all so ill just listen to you.

[Mesa_Titan]

its all opinion nothing is a guarantee. How did Alex gorden pan out when he was #1 on this list? baseball amrerica says in there book that this list can change daily and its just opinion.. But you seem to know it all so ill just listen to you.

That's totally different. When Alex Gordon was in the minors he OPS'd over 1.000 and hit close to 30 homers in AA in only 486 at-bats. He showed a good plate approach and didn't K much at all.

There's always going to be guys who don't pan out, but if you want to talk about a PROSPECT, a guy with the best skills, then Pineda shouldn't be below Miller seeing as he's proved more.

[baseballguy247]

That's totally different. When Alex Gordon was in the minors he OPS'd over 1.000 and hit close to 30 homers in AA in only 486 at-bats. He showed a good plate approach and didn't K much at all.

There's always going to be guys who don't pan out, but if you want to talk about a PROSPECT, a guy with the best skills, then Pineda shouldn't be below Miller seeing as he's proved more.

there is no point in arguing with you. the list really is not written in stone and in your opinion Pineda is higher than shelby. jim callis has a different list than will lingo its all subjective. thats my PIONT.

By all means BA dosent get things correct all the time. a guy like Desmond jennings last year was a top 5 talent now dropped in the top 20. They were high on hosmer 2009, 2010 they were down on him 2011 there back loving hosmer. the players on the list can change many times throughout the season.

[ZHAKIDD532]

Matt Harvey got shafted.

Don't know how often they do these lists, but he has to be on it the next time they update it.

[WolvesJagsOs]

Britton is pretty low, i thought that when i saw these. The dude has sick stuff, there is a reason he is being called the 2011 Strasburg, hopefully he can continue what he did his 1st couple starts, had a kinda rough outing last time.

[Jtirado16]

the royals did kill lol but i see the cubs getting at least 2 lol