1 | 1. Yoan Moncada | |
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2 | Position: 2B | Moncada’s immense tools, which could allow him to be a 30/30 second baseman, gave him the edge over Andrew Benintendi for the No. 1 spot on the top-400. There will be more developmental struggles against advanced pitching in the first half, but he should come on strong to close out this season. |
3 | Age on 4/1/17: 21 | |
4 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Charlotte | |
5 | Overall rank: 1 | |
6 | ||
7 | 2. Lucas Giolito | |
8 | Position: RHP | Giolito's dynasty league value is all over the place right now. His velocity and command really backed up last year, and teams don't trade aces with six years of control remaining, so it's hard to say he still has realistic No. 1 starter upside. With some mechanical adjustments he could still be a No. 2. |
9 | Age on 4/1/17: 22 | |
10 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Charlotte | |
11 | Overall rank: 23 | |
12 | ||
13 | 3. Michael Kopech | |
14 | Position: RHP | He gets referred to as “baby Syndergaard” based on his golden locks and premium velocity. Kopech has one of the best fastballs in pro ball and a slider that will flash plus. Development of his changeup and refined command will be the key to him being a frontline starter instead of a dominant closer. |
15 | Age on 4/1/17: 20 | |
16 | Likely assignment: Double-A Birmingham | |
17 | Overall rank: 26 | |
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19 | 4. Zack Collins | |
20 | Position: C | Of the catching prospects ranked inside the top-200, Collins has the worst chance of sticking behind the plate, so it speaks to his offensive potential that he ranks this high. He has plus raw power and will be more valuable in OBP leagues. If he moves off catcher the bulk of his at-bats would likely come at DH. |
21 | Age on 4/1/17: 22 | |
22 | Likely assignment: Double-A Birmingham | |
23 | Overall rank: 66 | |
24 | ||
25 | 5. Luis Alexander Basabe | |
26 | Position: OF | Basabe is admittedly quite risky for a top-75 prospect, as his hit tool still needs to improve quite a bit in order for him to project as a .260 hitter in the majors. If he makes the necessary improvements, he will be a 20/20 threat into his late twenties. |
27 | Age on 4/1/17: 20 | |
28 | Likely assignment: High-A Winston-Salem | |
29 | Overall rank: 73 | |
30 | ||
31 | 6. Reynaldo Lopez | |
32 | Position: RHP | Lopez is big league ready, can touch 99 mph and features a potentially plus curveball. He is only imminently exciting for fantasy purposes if you think he can be a successful starter long term. I think he continues to start for another year or two, offering uneven production, before being converted to a closer. |
33 | Age on 4/1/17: 23 | |
34 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Charlotte | |
35 | Overall rank: 134 | |
36 | ||
37 | 7. Alec Hansen | |
38 | Position: RHP | The White Sox got a steal when Hansen fell to the No. 49 pick after struggling in his junior year at Oklahoma. He projects to have three plus pitches and average command. At 6-foot-7, 235 pounds, he has the look of a future top-of-the-rotation monster if his command gains hold. |
39 | Age on 4/1/17: 22 | |
40 | Likely assignment: High-A Winston-Salem | |
41 | Overall rank: 150 | |
42 | ||
43 | 8. Carson Fulmer | |
44 | Position: RHP | Fulmer's mechanics were a mess last season, and at six feet tall, he needs to be at peak form in order to profile as a starter. He has a deeper arsenal than Lopez, but his command is worse and he has therefore had less success in the upper levels. There is a lot of bullpen risk, but he could be nasty in relief. |
45 | Age on 4/1/17: 23 | |
46 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Charlotte | |
47 | Overall rank: 156 | |
48 | ||
49 | 9. Charlie Tilson | |
50 | Position: OF | Tilson could be a prized dynasty league commodity or waiver wire fodder by the All-Star break. He has plus speed, good contact skills and should play every day in center field as long as he can keep his head above water. He will also presumably have the green light all season, he just needs to hit. |
51 | Age on 4/1/17: 24 | |
52 | Likely assignment: MLB | |
53 | Overall rank: 163 | |
54 | ||
55 | 10. Dane Dunning | |
56 | Position: RHP | Dunning is a popular late-round target in dynasty league drafts right now. He has an excellent frame (6-foot-4, 200 pounds), and has No. 3 starter ceiling with a likely role as a No. 4 if he does not add a tick of velocity to his low-90s fastball. |
57 | Age on 4/1/17: 22 | |
58 | Likely assignment: Low-A Kannapolis | |
59 | Overall rank: 233 | |
60 | ||
61 | 11. Zack Burdi | |
62 | Position: RHP | With below average command, Burdi is a reliever all the way, but he has more upside in a late-inning role than Lopez or Fulmer. He has a monster fastball that will touch triple digits and quality secondaries in his slider and changeup. He could debut this summer. |
63 | Age on 4/1/17: 22 | |
64 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Charlotte | |
65 | Overall rank: 295 | |
66 | ||
67 | 12. Jameson Fisher | |
68 | Position: OF | Fisher is a bat-first outfield prospect with a great feel for contact but debateable long-term over-the-fence power. He will likely end up in left, but if he is only good for 12-to-15 homers annually, he won't profile in a corner. |
69 | Age on 4/1/17: 23 | |
70 | Likely assignment: Low-A Kannapolis | |
71 | Overall rank: 388 | |
72 | ||
73 | 13. Spencer Adams | |
74 | Position: RHP | Adams has been pushed aggressively since entering pro ball, but his strikeout totals have not matched the initial scouting reports. He is still young and projectable (6-foot-3, 171 pounds), but until he adds velocity to what is currently a below-average fastball, he profiles as more of a back-end starter. |
75 | Age on 4/1/17: 20 | |
76 | Likely assignment: Double-A Birmingham | |
77 | Overall rank: Not ranked |