Post by Baseball America on Nov 7, 2019 22:04:29 GMT -5
Hello! We here at the Pro-GM Bureau of Baseball America are happy to bring you the 2019 End of Season Minor League Organizational Rankings. Over the next six days the organizational rankings will be revealed, five per day in ascending order (30 to 26 tomorrow, 25 to 21 the next day, and so on).
The goal here is a data-driven ranking built from the individual prospect level utilizing the most recent industry rankings from 2019 rather than a subjective ordering based on the author’s personal opinions. As this is a ranking for the Pro-GM League, these rankings include players who retain minor league eligibility in Pro-GM that do not have that eligibility in real life. This means including redshirted players who retain minors eligibility, unsigned players owned in Pro-GM, and players who have exceeded the rookie eligibility threshold in real life (which is cumulative across seasons) but have not exceeded the Pro-GM limit (which is a single-year threshold). Players included in Pro-GM team top 10s that are not eligible for the minors in real life are denoted as RS (redshirt), US (unsigned), and T (timing) respectively on our lists.
The rankings data used for this exercise was pulled from FanGraphs and MLB Pipeline in September and rolled forward to year-end eligibility. These sources created their rankings at the midseason point of 2019 (with updates afterward in some cases). Baseball America data was not used in this edition of the rankings as that publication’s midseason rankings did not include the numerical player level valuations needed for this project. Baseball America data may be included in future editions where that level of data is available.
Those totals were then summed by Pro-GM team, equally weighting the 2 data sources and averaging them to determine total team score and rank in this edition of our Pro-GM rankings.
Individual player grades were averaged between the two sources to get player grades that were used for our top 10 prospect lists and future value (FV) tier count and rank for each organization.
These rankings are for entertainment purposes only. Effort was made to be thorough, detailed, and, ultimately, as accurate as possible in using up-to-date Pro-GM rosters for this exercise but, given the need to combine data from various sources (trades, draft picks, etc) to get to those rosters and the size of the data set, errors are certainly possible. As such, please do not rely on these rankings and the data therein for your own roster reporting, minors eligibility determinations, or for any other official league purpose.
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Post by Baseball America on Nov 8, 2019 21:06:44 GMT -5
Under each team name are several measurements of depth at different levels. After each grouping and the accompanying colon there is a count of the players in that grouping in that team’s minor league system. Then, in parenthesis, is the team’s ranking relative to the rest of Pro-GM in that tier. For example, the Dodgers have 8 FV 40 or better prospects and that ties them for 29th out of 30 teams in Pro-GM.
Then the overall score is a sum of the valuation of all the team’s minor league eligible players and serves as the basis for the team’s placement on our list.
Individual player scores in our team top 10s reflect an average of the FV scores from our two data sources. For example, if a player is a FV 40 in one source and a FV 45 is another then he becomes a 42.5 for our list.
On to the rankings...
30. Los Angeles Dodgers
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 0 (T-27) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 0 (T-28) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 2 (29) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-29) Overall Score: 2.43
The Dodgers have been committed to strengthening their major league roster and trading prospects and draft picks as needed to do so. That has left the minor league cupboard a bit bare in terms of both top-end talent and depth. The organization’s strategy yielded results, though, with a strong regular season and an impressive run to the NLCS. The newly-drafted Chase Strumpf adds a nice piece to the organization.
1. Chase Strumpf 45 2. Kohl Stewart (T) 45 3. Drew Strotman 43.75 4. Max Kranick 42.5 5. Gerardo Carrillo 42.5 6. Kyle Funkhouser 42.5 7. DJ Stewart (T) 40 8. Robinson Ortiz 40 9. Scott Moss 22.5 10. Carlos Rincon 20
29. Tampa Bay Rays
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 0 (T-27th) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 0 (T-28th) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 1 (30th) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 10 (T-27th) Overall Score: 2.62
The Rays have maintained their usual level of excellence this season and added yet another talented player to their major league roster in former top prospect Bo Bichette. Bichette has surpassed the rookie thresholds and is therefore not factored into this ranking. The small number of prospects in this system has freed up cap space to supplement the MLB roster. There is some upside here, though, highlighted by the recently recovered Thomas Szapucki.
1. Thomas Szapucki 47.5 2. Ronny Henriquez 43.75 3. Aaron Schunk 43.75 4. Genesis Cabrera 42.5 5. Hector Yan 42.5 6. Tommy Henry 42.5 7. Thomas Dillard 42.5 8. Jake Cronenworth 41.25 9. Conner Capel 40 10. Kyle Bradish 40
28. Miami Marlins
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 0 (T-27) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 0 (T-28) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 4 (T-26) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 17 (T-21) Overall Score: 5.62
Prior ownership of the Marlins was in win-now mode and traded off many of the organization’s prospects for since departed major leaguers. There is a silver lining here in the form of near-ready contributor Sheldon Neuse and talented arms Cole Winn and Alek Manoah. The Marlins also own the 6th pick in the 2020 draft.
1. Alek Manoah 48.75 2. Cole Winn 48.75 3. Sheldon Neuse 46.25 4. Drey Jameson 46.25 5. Lyon Richardson 43.75 6. Carlos Cortes 42.5 7. Jake Wong 42.5 8. Ryan Garcia 42.5 9. James Kaprielian 42.5 10. Devin Williams 42.5
27. Washington Nationals
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 1 (T-23) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 1 (T-24) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 3 (28) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-29) Overall Score: 5.67
The Nationals system has a potential impact player in top prospect Jesus Luzardo. The depth is a little on the shallow side as the team has traded prospects in recent years to build a very strong major league roster (as evidenced by their World Series run). Many of the team’s 2019 draft picks were used to supplement the major-league roster as well. There are a couple quality recent graduates in hot-hitting Luis Arraez and recent draftee Josh VanMeter that further strengthen the team’s MLB roster.
1. Jesus Luzardo 55 2. Michael Busch 47.5 3. Matt Canterino 45 4. Jose Urquidy 42.5 5. Kyle Young 41.25 6. Alec Hansen 40 7. Telmito Agustin 40 8. Brayan Bello 40 9. Jared Walsh 38.75 10. Nick Northcut 22.5
26. Colorado Rockies
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 1 (T-23) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 1 (T-24) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 4(T-26) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 12 (26) Overall Score: 7.26
The Rockies have experienced several years of major league success that continued into 2019. The playoff run was supplemented by using several 2019 draft picks to select major leaguers who are no longer eligible for this list. Per a recent trade block citing a plan to do a shakeup, the Colorado prospect list may appear very different in the near future. Toolsy top prospect Monte Harrison gave reason for optimism during his 2019 season which saw him reach AAA.
1. Monte Harrison 52.5 2. Daniel Espino 47.5 3. DJ Peters 46.75 4. Tim Cate 45 5. Josh Fuentes 42.5 6. Parker Dunshee 42.5 7. Jonathan Bowlan 42.5 8. Durbin Feltman 42.5 9. Canaan Smith 40 10. Adael Amador 40
Post by Baseball America on Nov 9, 2019 19:11:15 GMT -5
25. Houston Astros
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 1 (T-23) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 1 (T-24) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 5 (25) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 17 (T-21) Overall Score: 8.32
The rising Alek Thomas is the headline asset here. The Astros’ ranking is boosted the unsigned high-upside pitcher Cole Wilcox and Abraham Toro, who is ready to help at the major league level right now.
1. Alek Thomas 52.5 2. Ryan Vilade 47.5 3. Jackson Kowar 47.5 4. JJ Goss 47.5 5. Cole Wilcox (US) 47.5 6. Abraham Toro 42.5 7. Jeremy Pena 42.5 8. Ethan Hearn 42.5 9. Blaine Knight 42.5 10. Brandon Williamson 42.5
24. St. Louis Cardinals
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 0 (T-27) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 1 (T-24) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 6 (24) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 16 (T-24) Overall Score: 8.62
The crown jewel of the Cardinal system is 2019 redshirt Yordan Alvarez. Given his strong rookie year, a current ranking of his value would likely increase and boost this org ranking somewhat. Fellow redshirt Tommy Edman has also had a promising season. The combination of recent graduates (including former top 100 prospect Brandon Woodruff) and trades of minor league talent for current major league help (that resulted in a playoff appearance) have pushed the Cardinals ranking here down a bit as well. There is some depth here and 2019 1st round pick Brennan Malone adds another talented piece.
1. Yordan Alvarez (RS) 50 2. Brennan Malone 47.5 3. Aaron Ashby 46.25 4. Parker Meadows 46.25 5. Austin Beck 45 6. Kendall Williams 45 7. Joe Gray 42.5 8. Ryan Helsley (T) 42.5 9. Jack Kochanowicz 42.5 10. Will Robertson 42.5
23. Los Angeles Angels
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 2 (T-19) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 2 (T-20) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-18) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 17 (T-21) Overall Score: 11.76
Luis Robert had a breakout 2019 season which saw him put up eye-popping numbers across three minor league levels before finishing his season at AAA and settling in as an elite prospect. Some of the other top ten prospects are several years away from the majors but if it’s upside you seek, there is plenty to be found here.
1. Luis Robert 60 2. Adrian Morejon 51.25 3. Davis Wendzel 46.25 4. Bayron Lora 46.25 5. Lucius Fox 45 6. Yunior Severino 45 7. Kevin Alcantara 45 8. Trevor Rogers 45 9. Matt Wallner 43.75 10. Richard Gallardo 43.75
22. New York Mets
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 2 (T-19) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 2 (T-20) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-18) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 18 (T-19) Overall Score: 11.79
The top asset here is Dustin May, who had an impressive MLB debut in 2019. The 2019 draft was a great boost to the Mets’ system, contributing three of their top ten prospects (Kirby, Nunez, and Paris). The Mets will have a chance to add an elite prospect with the 2nd pick in the 2020 draft.
1. Dustin May 57.5 2. Ryan Rolison 51.25 3. Nick Neidert 48.75 4. George Kirby 47.5 5. Zac Lowther 47.5 6. Lewin Diaz 45 7. Tyler Nevin 45 8. Nasim Nunez 45 9. Kyren Paris 43.75 10. Jonathan Ornelas 43.75
21. Cleveland Indians
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 2 (T-19) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 2 (T-20) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-18) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 16 (T-24) Overall Score: 12.52
The prescient selection of Nick Lodolo in a prior draft has paid off for Cleveland as the 2019 draftee is now the organization’s top prospect. Brice Turang adds a second top100 prospect. Unsigned JT Ginn injects additional upside at #8.
1. Nick Lodolo 52.5 2. Brice Turang 52.5 3. Willi Castro 47.5 4. Will Wilson 47.5 5. Steele Walker 46.25 6. Sean Hjelle 46.25 7. Rece Hinds 45 8. JT Ginn (US) 45 9. Braden Bishop 42.5 10. Skye Bolt 42.5
Post by Baseball America on Nov 10, 2019 14:53:47 GMT -5
20. Philadelphia Phillies
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 2 (T-19) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 2 (T-20) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-18) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 23 (T-14) Overall Score: 15.10
This already competitive roster will be helped further by the likely MLB debuts of several of their top prospects in 2019 including Keibert Ruiz, Ian Anderson, and Alex Faedo. Unsigned Gunnar Hoglund is another high upside piece outside the top ten.
1. Keibert Ruiz 57.5 2. Ian Anderson 55 3. Franklin Perez 47.5 4. Ryan Jeffers 47.5 5. Michael Toglia 46.25 6. Alex Faedo 46.25 7. Brock Burke 46.25 8. Albert Abreu 45 9. Greyson Jenista 43.75 10. Mason Thompson 43.75
19. Kansas City Royals
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 5 (T-8) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 5 (T-11) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 7 (22) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 10 (T-27) Overall Score: 20.18
This is an interesting system with two potential franchise cornerstones in consensus top 5 prospects in Jo Adell and MacKenzie Gore plus three other consensus top 100 prospects that provide reason for excitement. The KC ranking suffers a bit, though, as it does not feature great depth (3rd lowest in 40 FV & up depth rank) and has a relative dearth of mid-level prospects as the quality tapers off after the top ten prospects. That being said, the overall scores of teams ranked 19 through 14 on this list are clustered in a very tight range.
1. Jo Adell 65 2. MacKenzie Gore 62.5 3. Nico Hoerner 52.5 4. Logan Gilbert 52.5 5. Triston Casas 52.5 6. Austin Hays 47.5 7. Dane Dunning 47.5 8. Andrew Dalquist 42.5 9. Isaiah Campbell 42.5 10. Karl Kauffmann 41.25
18. Atlanta Braves
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 3 (T-12) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 5 (T-11) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 12 (T-13) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 24 (13) Overall Score: 20.24
The Braves have some impressive pieces with one of the best pitching prospects in the minors in Forrest Whitley, the ascendant Dylan Carlson, and the MLB-ready Kyle Wright. Unsigned prospects Jack Leiter and Asa Lacy further boost the Atlanta system. This system features slightly above average depth. Atlanta can strengthen that further with the 10th pick in the upcoming 2020 draft. With many of its top prospects are near MLB-ready, there is reason for excitement in Atlanta in the immediate future.
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 3 (T-12) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 4 (T-16) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 13 (T-11) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 29 (9) Overall Score: 20.64
Looking for a promising pitching prospect? You’ll find plenty of them here in the Cubs’ system with its top five prospect spots filled to the brim with pitchers. The Cubs are two seasons removed from a World Series title. With several top MLB-ready arms, the Cubs may be ramping up for another run. The Cubs also own the 5th pick in the 2020 draft.
1. Michael Kopech 55 2. A.J. Puk 55 3. Mitch Keller 52.5 4. Tarik Skubal 50 5. Taylor Widener 48.75 6. Cole Roederer 47.5 7. Daz Cameron 47.5 8. Luis Alexander Basabe 47.5 9. Dean Kremer 47.5 10. Braxton Garrett 47.5
16. Toronto Blue Jays
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 3 (T-12) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 3 (19) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-18) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 18 (T-19) Overall Score: 21.07
The Blue Jays’ system took a hit with trades to upgrade the MLB roster at the deadline but a post-deadline deal of Max Fried provided some revitalization to the system. Depth is not a strength here but there is upside with top 15 prospect Brendan McKay, Marco Luciano, and 2019 redshirt Keston Hiura. The unsigned Garrett Mitchell adds another strong piece. These pieces should help bolster the 2019 Pro-GM World Series champion Blue Jays as they work to defend their title in 2020.
Post by Baseball America on Nov 11, 2019 21:30:21 GMT -5
Note: These rankings use the rosters at the time this first portion of this list was published. In other words, transactions/trades made after 11/8/19 are not reflected in the rankings.
15. Chicago White Sox
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 3 (T-12) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 5 (T-11) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 10 (T-16) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 27 (T-11) Overall Score: 21.51
Want a high-ceiling hitting prospect? The White Sox have them. This system is headlined by Jazz Chisholm, Luis Garcia, Luis Campusano, and George Valera. The White Sox have three consensus top 100 prospects and two more who appeared on at least one of the lists used herein. This system has solid depth (11th in the 40 FV & up depth rankings). The system will be further bolstered by the 8th pick in the 2020 draft.
1. Jazz Chisholm 55 2. Luis Garcia (WAS) 52.5 3. Luis Campusano 50 4. George Valera 50 5. William Contreras 50 6. Leody Taveras 48.75 7. Wenceel Perez 47.5 8. Francisco Morales 47.5 9. Darwinzon Hernandez (RS) 45 10. Simon Muzziotti 45
14. Boston Red Sox
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 1 (T-23) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 4 (T-16) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 13 (T-11) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 31 (7) Overall Score: 21.76
2019 1st round pick Bobby Witt Jr. injected a significant talent into the Boston system. The next four prospects on their list appear on at least one of the two top 100 lists utilized for our aggregate rankings. The Boston system has good overall depth ranking in the top 11 in 40 FV & up and 45 FV & up prospect depth rankings. The Red Sox also own the 9th pick in the 2020 draft.
1. Bobby Witt Jr. 57.5 2. Travis Swaggerty 50 3. Hans Crouse 50 4. J.B. Bukauskas 50 5. Hudson Potts 47.5 6. Kyle Isbel 47.5 7. Anthony Kay 47.5 8. Blake Walston 47.5 9. Antoni Flores 46.25 10. Eduardo Garcia 45
13. Detroit Tigers
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 5 (T-8) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 5 (T-11) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 12 (T-13) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 21 (18) Overall Score: 22.68
The Tigers used many of their 2019 draft picks to boost their team as it headed into the playoffs. This system still places in the top half with five top 100 prospects including a near MLB-ready top prospect in Waters as well as the rising Jeter Downs. The depth is not elite but this is a good system that will be strengthening an already playoff caliber roster.
1. Drew Waters 55 2. Sean Murphy 55 3. Alec Bohm 52.5 4. DL Hall 52.5 5. Jeter Downs 50 6. Bryson Stott 48.75 7. Bobby Dalbec 47.5 8. Diego Cartaya 47.5 9. Josh Lowe 46.25 10. Corey Ray 45
12. Oakland Athletics
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 4 (T-10) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 5 (T-11) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 16 (8) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 27 (T-11) Overall Score: 23.36
Balance is the word that comes to mind when looking at this system. 2019 draftee CJ Abrams had an impressive debut and has shown considerable upside. There are five prospects here that appeared on at least one of the top 100 lists utilized. Logan Allen and Nick Solak are already MLB contributors and are safer, high-floor pieces. There is also depth with a top 11 ranking in both the 45 FV & up and 40 FV & up depth rankings. The A’s also own the 7th pick in the 2020 draft.
1. CJ Abrams 52.5 2. Evan White 52.5 3. Logan Allen 52.5 4. Daulton Varsho 50 5. Nick Solak 50 6. Tristen Lutz 48.75 7. Brennen Davis 48.75 8. Jose Devers 47.5 9. Joey Wentz 47.5 10. Kameron Misner 47.5
11. Texas Rangers
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 6 (T-5) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 6 (T-6) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 10 (T-16) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 23 (T-14) Overall Score: 29.78
The Rangers are an interesting case. If we were ranking only by top-end talent, the Rangers would a clear-cut #1 with an astonishing four top 12 prospects (Royce Lewis, Adley Rutchman, Casey Mize, and the recently promoted Gavin Lux). The Rangers have 6 top 101 prospects, but their ranking suffers a bit due to middling depth compared to other top-ranked systems. The mid-level, future value 45-type prospect is particularly sparse compared to other elite farm systems (10 FV 45 & up players compared to the top 5 systems in that depth ranking which have 23 or more) . The late-season graduation of impressive rookie catcher Will Smith made him ineligible for this list and also served to slide the Rangers down a few spots. That being said, with an indisputably impressive group of elite prospects, there is a ton of reason for optimism in Texas. The future looks bright and may only get brighter as Texas owns the 1st overall pick in the 2020 draft, providing an opportunity to add yet another elite piece.
1. Royce Lewis 62.5 2. Adley Rutschman 62.5 3. Casey Mize 62.5 4. Gavin Lux 60 5. Ryan Mountcastle 52.5 6. Daniel Lynch 51.25 7. Anthony Volpe 47.5 8. Anthony Seigler 47.5 9. Mario Feliciano 47.5 10. Omar Estevez 45
Post by Baseball America on Nov 12, 2019 22:07:18 GMT -5
Note 1: The Brewers trade this week was not factored into the rankings but, if it were, the Brewers’ ranking on the list would be unchanged. Similarly, the ranking of the other half of that trade (the Tigers) would also have been unchanged.
Note 2: In a last-minute check, Alex Reyes was found to be minors eligible via Pro-GM rules for MIL, thereby raising the top 101 prospects to 102 and causing some slight updates in the rankings within the FV tiers compared to the portion of the list above.
10. Minnesota Twins
Top 102 Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-1) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 8 (5) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 14 (10) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 22 (17) Overall Score: 30.07
The Twins have stayed competitive while building a very good minor league system. The depth is good in the middle tier (45 FV & up) but a little below average in the 40 FV & up tier. On the other hand, there are eight top 101 prospects here which ties for best in Pro-GM. One of those is MLB-ready Brendan Rodgers. The addition of Rodgers and the other top prospects here could make the Twins a handful for its AL Central competitors in the near future.
1. Brendan Rodgers 57.5 2. Jarred Kelenic 55 3. Ronny Mauricio 55 4. Andrew Vaughn 52.5 5. Kristian Robinson 52.5 6. Jonathan India 52.5 7. Josiah Gray 52.5 8. Ryan Weathers 51.25 9. Bo Naylor 48.75 10. Simeon Woods-Richardson 48.75
9. Seattle Mariners
Top 102 Prospects (Rank): 3 (T-12) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 6 (T-7) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 20 (T-6) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 30 (8) Overall Score: 30.52
Seattle’s successful major league squad is made all the more impressive when paired with its well-ranked minor league system. Top 40 prospect Vidal Brujan has proved to be a well-made selection in the 2018 draft at 20th overall. The Mariners have good depth (top 8 by all measures) and a balanced system overall. Their standing is also buoyed by redshirt Dylan Cease and high upside piece Robert Puason who ranks outside Seattle’s top ten.
Top 102 Prospects (Rank): 3 (T-12) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 4 (T-16) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 15 (9) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 39 (6) Overall Score: 32.53
The Yankees have the crown jewel of the prospect world with #1 overall prospect Wander Franco as well as two other consensus top 100 prospects in JJ Bleday and Spencer Howard. The FV 50 & up prospect depth is not as strong as some others near the top of our rankings but the depth in the FV 40 & up tier ranks in the top 6 thanks in part to the Yankees large volume of picks in the 2019 draft. The Yankees also own the 3rd pick in the 2020 draft.
Top 102 Prospects (Rank): 5 (T-8) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 7 (6) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 24 (T-4) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 40 (T-3) Overall Score: 34.87
With four clear top 100 prospects including the fast-rising Julio Rodriguez as well as top 6 depth rankings (in both 45 FV & up and 40 FV & up groupings), the Brewers have a nice mix of depth and upside to earn their top 10 ranking. An argument could made that an updated grade on Reyes would lower slightly although that would be unlikely to affect the team ranking. After the top 10, 2019 1st round round pick Quinn Priester, the recently recovered Jay Groome, and the unsigned Tanner Burns add more high upside pieces.
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 3 (T-12) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 10 (T-2) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 26 (T-2) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 40 (T-3) Overall Score: 37.51
The Orioles have had recent success at the MLB level and pair that with a strong showing in our rankings. They lack top 50 prospects but have several prospects in the back half of the top 100 with seven players who appeared on at least one of the top 100 prospects lists factored into our rankings. There is also strong depth with top 3 rankings in the number of prospects in each of the FV groupings. Baltimore is also helped by several 2019 redshirts that maintain minor league eligibility in Pro-GM. This group includes former top 50 prospect Francisco Mejia, Isan Diaz, and the recently hot-hitting J.D. Davis (outside the top ten).
1. Andres Gimenez 52.5 2. Edward Cabrera 52.5 3. Hunter Bishop 51.25 4. Ronaldo Hernandez 50 5. Brayan Rocchio 50 6. Francisco Mejia (RS) 50 7. Isan Diaz (RS) 50 8. Jhoan Duran 50 9. Adonis Medina 50 10. Jose Suarez (RS) 50
Post by Baseball America on Nov 14, 2019 0:13:03 GMT -5
5. San Diego Padres
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-1) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 10 (T-2) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 20 (T-6) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 28 (10) Overall Score: 38.37
Trade deadline deals brought an influx of talent to the Padres’ minor league system. The Padres have a nice balance of upside and depth with four top 50 prospects, a Pro-GM best eight prospects in the top 101 prospects, and top ten rankings in both FV 40 & up and FV 45 & up. The bats are strong here with Kyle Tucker, Nick Madrigal, Nolan Gorman, Trevor Larnach, and speedster Xavier Edwards. It’s not all bats though with top arm Matt Manning rounding out the top of the system. Things could get very interesting soon as these players join the Padre MLB roster.
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-1) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 9 (4) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 30 (1) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 43 (T-1) Overall Score: 39.37
The Pirates have quietly built a tremendously deep minor league system. Pittsburgh would have ranked even higher but the late season graduation of Nate Lowe pushed them down a bit. While this system is not strong in top 50 talent (Alex Kirilloff being the only surefire talent at that level), Pittsburgh has amassed a treasure trove of talent in the back half of the top 100 (a Pro-GM best of 8 in the top 101). The system is further buoyed by Kumar Rocker who is arguably the best unsigned talent currently rostered in all of Pro-GM Baseball. The depth is also inarguable with more future value 45 and up prospects than any organization with 30 as well as tying for first in future value 40 and up prospects with 43. It has been a multi-season rebuild but the patience of Pirates fans may soon be rewarded.
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 6 (T-5) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 6 (T-7) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 12 (T-13) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 23 (T-14) Overall Score: 39.58
While the Diamondbacks may not stack up the the other teams at the top of the list with only three traditional top 100 prospects (Nate Pearson, Jesus Sanchez, and Jordan Groshans), they are helped exponentially by a very strong group of redshirts that maintain Pro-GM minor league eligibility. The system does not have elite depth, but redshirts including former #1 overall prospect Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. as well as top 20 prospect Nick Senzel and top 100 prospect Franklin Barreto vault the Dbacks from the teens pre-redshirt adjustment all the way to #3 in our final rankings.
1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (RS) 70 2. Nick Senzel (RS) 60 3. Nate Pearson 57.5 4. Franklin Barreto (T/RS) 55 5. Jordan Groshans 52.5 6. Jesus Sanchez 52.5 7. Keegan Akin 47.5 8. Jackson Rutledge 47.5 9. Eric Pardinho 47.5 10. Moises Gomez 45
2. San Francisco Giants
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 8 (T-1) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 12 (1) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 26 (T-2) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 43 (T-1) Overall Score: 40.78
The Giants do not have any top 25 level prospects, but there is an impressive count of 8 top 101 prospects here however, which ties for a Pro-GM best. Nolan Jones, Heliot Ramos, and Matthew Liberatore are some of the higher-ranked prospects in this group. San Francisco’s extraordinary overall depth is also a large part of the ranking as they lead Pro-GM with 12 FV 50 & up prospects, are tied with the 2nd most prospects in the FV 45 & up tier, and are also tied for 1st among the FV 40 & up group with an impressive count of 43. FV 50 prospects Brandon Marsh and Yusniel Diaz as well as promising prospects liek Kyle Muller and Elehuris Montero don’t even crack the team’s top ten. The Giants added significant talent in the 2019 draft led by Corbin Carroll and will have a chance to do so again in the 2020 draft where they have the 4th pick.
1. Nolan Jones 52.5 2. Matthew Liberatore 52.5 3. Heliot Ramos 52.5 4. Grayson Rodriguez 52.5 5. Justin Dunn 52.5 6. Tyler Freeman 51.25 7. Corbin Carroll 51.25 8. Estevan Florial 51.25 9. Bryse Wilson 50 10. Mark Vientos 50
1. Cincinnati Reds
Top 101 Prospects (Rank): 6 (T-5) FV 50 & up Prospects (Rank): 6 (T-7) FV 45 & up Prospects (Rank): 24 (4) FV 40 & up Prospects (Rank): 40 (T-3) Overall Score: 42.99
The Reds had a storybook undefeated regular season. This type of major-league success is often accompanied by trades that weaken the minor league system. This is not so in Cincinnati however. There is a strong stable of top-end talent here with 5 or 6 top 50 prospects depending on the source (led by Carter Kieboom and Cristian Pache) as well as noteworthy overall depth. The Reds are the only org with five FV 55 or better prospects. The Reds also have a very talented group of unsigned minor leaguers led by Spencer Jones. The Reds organization’s ability to field a strong major-league team while making shrewd trades to also maintain a strong pipeline of future talent has been extremely impressive. All told, the Reds rank as the best minor league system in Pro-GM in this edition of our rankings.
1. Cristian Pache 60 2. Carter Kieboom 57.5 3. Ke'Bryan Hayes 57.5 4. Taylor Trammell 55 5. Oneil Cruz 55 6. Riley Greene 52.5 7. Alexander Canario 48.75 8. Jon Duplantier 48.75 9. Everson Pereira 47.5 10. Greg Jones 47.5
Post by Baseball America on Nov 14, 2019 0:30:04 GMT -5
Final Summary by Division
NL Central 25.80 average score per team (1st) 1.CIN 42.99 (1st overall) 2.PIT 39.37 (4th) 3.MIL 34.87 (7th) 4.CHC 20.64 (17th) 5.STL 8.62 (24th) 6.HOU 8.32 (25th)
NL West 25.68 average score per team (2nd) 1.SF 40.78 (2nd) 2.ARI 39.58 (3rd) 3.SD 38.37 (4th) 4.COL 7.26 (26th) 5.LAD 2.43 (30th)
AL West 23.85 average score per team (3rd) 1.SEA 30.52 (9th) 2.TEX 29.78 (11th) 3.OAK 23.36 (12th) 4.LAA 11.76 (23rd)
AL East 23.10 average score per team (4th) 1.BAL 37.51 (6th) 2.NYY 32.53 (8th) 3.BOS 21.76 (14th) 4.TOR 21.07 (16th) 5.TB 2.62 (29th)
AL Central 21.39 average score per team (5th) 1.MIN 30.07 (10th) 2.DET 22.68 (13th) 3.CHW 21.51 (15th) 4.KC 20.18 (19th) 5.CLE 12.52 (21st)
NL East 11.68 average score per team (6th) 1.ATL 20.24 (18th) 2.PHI 15.10 (20th) 3.NYM 11.79 (22nd) 4.WAS 5.67 (27th) 5.MIA 5.62 (28th)
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