Baseball's Top Prospects for 2010
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RHP, CLE
A promising righthander with strikeout stuff, Bryson was buried a little too deep in the Brewers' system until the orbit of CC Sabathia pulled him out of Milwaukee and into Cleveland. A flamethrower with a 96mph fastball and an electric if erratic slider, Bryson put up an 84:26 K:BB ratio in the Sally League, and should find better traction in the shallower Indians' system.
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RHP, CLE
One of the best college closers of recent years, Rice righthander Bryan Price was a fireball threat buried deep in the Red Sox Nation before the Victor Martinez acquisition sent him him Cleveland. There are some questions about his health and the durability of his shoulder, which makes the comparisons to Joel Zumaya especially poignant.
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OF, SEA
A two-time minor league player of the year in the Blue Jays' system, Seattle outfielder Johermyn Chavez came to Seattle as part of the Brandon Morrow trade during the 2009 offseason. He'll be 21 years old when 2010 season begins, and he's already looking like a quality asset on the farm. The young Venezuelan hit .283 at A-level Lansing in 2009, adding 21 homers. He takes the place of Wladimir Balentine as Seattle's enigmatic maybe-slugger.
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RHP, CIN
USC righthander Brad Boxberger was the 43rd player selected in the 2009 draft. The strong, stout Boxberger projects as a middle-of-rotation arm for the Reds in the near future, thanks to his pro-level collection of above-average pitches and his ability to survive under pressure. He works with a 92-94mph fastball that he'll work in on hitters quite fearlessly, and he complements it with a decent-and-improving curve. Most interestingly, though, he features a nifty sinking change that could be a real strikeout pitch for him once he learns to command it a bit more consistently.
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C, OAK
Chicago's first supplemental round pick in 2007, Josh Donaldson is a converted third baseman, which means he has a plus arm from behind the plate. Overshadowed by Matt Wieters in that draft class, he's only a notch behind the Georgia grad when it comes to actual tools. Josh is an offensive force with both pull and opposite-field power: he's a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat. He's still learning the ins and outs of game calling, though, so unlike the all-around Wieters, Donaldson is a couple of years away from having any impact.
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2B, SEA
An on-again/off-again prospect, Crabbe's chances of breaking into major league ball increased slightly with his pickup by Seattle, who could probably benefit from some infield depth.
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OF, TEX
The Phils' first round pick back in 2004, Golson is the kind of sexy power/speed threat that teams cherish. A natural centerfielder with corner pop, he could be a franchise player a few years from now.
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C, SF
A high-school catcher with a tantalizing power bat (15 homers in 27 games in his senior year), the double-named Tommy Joseph was scooped up by the Giants out of Tim Alderson's old high school in 2009. In addition to his terrific raw power, ToJo displays a very strong throwing arm and shows signs of excellent leadership and discipline on the field. While the catcher's position in San Francisco would seem to be locked up for the foreseeable future, Joseph can also play a reasonable first base, and is athletic enough to learn third if necessary. He's some way away from the big leagues, but he shows every sign of being well-equipped to get there eventually
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C, Japan
A strong offensive catcher in his last year of commitment to Japanese baseball, Tasuku Hashimoto slashed .311/.404/.536 for Bobby Valentines Chiba Lotte Marines last season. He's thought to be considering a move to MLB next season.
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RHP, OAK
A fireballing righthander with a 96mph heater, De Los Santos has a good future ahead of him, likely in the bullpen. While his secondary pitches are acceptable, an even slightly-improved change would help him get better results with his fastball, making him a potent late-inning option. DLS is on a long road back after 2008 TJ surgery, but all reports have been positive on his recovery. He remains an interesting arm on a system that tends to develop them well, which means his future is a lot brighter than it was last year.
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301. Rob Bryson
303. Johermyn Chavez
304. Brad Boxberger
305. Josh Donaldson
307. Greg Golson
308. Tommy Joseph
309. Tasuku Hashimoto
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