Getting closer and closer to an influx of new prospects to the lists, as we're about two weeks out from the 2010 Draft signing deadline. If you're wondering where Bryce Harper will debut in the top 50 hitters, #1 sounds about right.
American League
35 Tim Beckham TB SS B .308/.449/.359 in July. Plate discipline there now but power obviously isn't just yet.
38 Nick Franklin SEA SS B Batting just .234 since May, but power still there (18 HR oveall). Cal Leage should be a breeze.
41 Wilson Ramos MIN C B Now this is more like it: .421 in last 10 games. Severe platoon split - 234 pts of OPS better vs. LHP.
44 Ben Revere MIN OF B .287/.360/.333, but just .203 in July and lack of pop makes his ceiling Juan Pierre.
46 Grant Green OAK SS B .409 in last 10 games and as a 1st round college pick, he needs to be in AA now.
43 Manny Banuelos NYY SP B Appendectomy delayed season - 1.16 ERA and 33:8 K:BB in first 23.1 innings.
44 Casey Crosby DET SP B Sore elbow gets him shut down for the year. Will need to earn his way back up these charts.
45 Aaron Crow KC SP B 3.00 ERA in last 4 GS, but 8 BB in last 2 and a mediocre 85:53 K:BB in 115.1 IP.
48 Alexander Torres TB SP B 3.24 ERA and 9.5 K/9 for left-
hander. Has cut BB/9 from 4.9 to 4.4 over last year.
49 Danny Duffy KC SP B Now that his life is back on track, he only adds to the very deep KC farm system.
National League
26 Josh Vitters CHC 3B B .303 in last 10 games, and keep in mind he could repeat AA next year and still be just 21.
34 Drew Cumberland SD SS B Knee injury could have him done for yr. .350/.385/.505 with 7 HR and 21 SB in 303 ab.
37 Devin Mesoraco CIN C B 1.035 OPS in July and .998 on the year in a true breakout for former #15 overall pick in 2007.
42 Fernando Martinez NYM OF B .091 in last 10 games and just not hitting. Yes, he's young, but we need to see some numbers.
43 Wilin Rosario COL C B .281/.332/.558 w/ 16 HR in just 242 at-bats. 0.31 EYE needs work, but nice season to date.
12 Shelby Miller STL SP A- One blip in July, but still a spectacular 34:4 K:BB in 25 July innings. Cards won't trade him.
13 Arodyz Vizcaino ATL SP A- MRI revealed partial tear in pitching elbow. Will rehab, but may be done for 2010.
24 Bryan Morris PIT SP B+ 15 ER over 14.2 IP in his last 3 GS. Had been quite good all year, so hopefully no injury.
29 Chris Withrow LAD SP B 6.75 ERA in July after 2.89 mark in June. Hopefully no injury here, just inconsistency.
35 Ethan Martin LAD SP B 12 BB in last 12 IP and 85:60 K:BB in 93 IP. Good upside, but time to drop him down for now.
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