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The app allows you to manage your Yahoo Fantasy Baseball teams.
Interface looks a little different than that of the iOS version. Fairly solid but just some tiny glitches here and there. Overall, very good and long overdue IMO
Interface looks a little different than that of the iOS version. Fairly solid but just some tiny glitches here and there. Overall, very good and long overdue IMO
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The app allows you to manage your Yahoo Fantasy Baseball teams.
Interface looks a little different than that of the iOS version. Fairly solid but just some tiny glitches here and there. Overall, very good and long overdue IMO
Interface looks a little different than that of the iOS version. Fairly solid but just some tiny glitches here and there. Overall, very good and long overdue IMO
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I have Ike Davis on my fantasy team. He's hurt. Thanks to idiot Wright. I am thinking about picking up Eric Hosmer. I've heard good things about him. I am not sure if he's worth to pick up now or not. Monreau's still on the board. Any advice?
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I have Ike Davis on my fantasy team. He's hurt. Thanks to idiot Wright. I am thinking about picking up Eric Hosmer. I've heard good things about him. I am not sure if he's worth to pick up now or not. Monreau's still on the board. Any advice?
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Hosmer's swinging a hot bat.
First HR of his career came last night. Hit another one tonight.
First HR of his career came last night. Hit another one tonight.
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Hosmer's swinging a hot bat.
First HR of his career came last night. Hit another one tonight.
First HR of his career came last night. Hit another one tonight.
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Y'all seen what Bryce Harper is doing to A ball, this dude might be the best prospect ever.
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Y'all seen what Bryce Harper is doing to A ball, this dude might be the best prospect ever.
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LOL, Pro, Hosmer was snatched up in our league the morning he was called up
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LOL, Pro, Hosmer was snatched up in our league the morning he was called up
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Had to take a look at da numbahs myself.
GOOD GOD, ALMIGHTY! /Jim Ross
[th=""]Year[/th] [th=""]Age[/th] [th=""]Tm[/th] [th=""]Lg[/th] [th=""]Lev[/th] [th=""]Aff[/th] [th=""]G[/th] [th=""]PA[/th] [th=""]AB[/th] [th=""]R[/th] [th=""]H[/th] [th=""]2B[/th] [th=""]3B[/th] [th=""]HR[/th] [th=""]RBI[/th] [th=""]SB[/th] [th=""]CS[/th] [th=""]BB[/th] [th=""]SO[/th] [th=""]BA[/th] [th=""]OBP[/th] [th=""]SLG[/th] [th=""]OPS[/th] [th=""]TB[/th] [th=""]GDP[/th] [th=""]HBP[/th] [th=""]SH[/th] [th=""]SF[/th] [th=""]IBB[/th]
GOOD GOD, ALMIGHTY! /Jim Ross
| 2011 | 18 | Hagerstown | SALL | A | WSN | 31 | 127 | 111 | 22 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 26 | .396 | .472 | .712 | 1.184 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1 Season | 31 | 127 | 111 | 22 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 26 | .396 | .472 | .712 | 1.184 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Had to take a look at da numbahs myself.
GOOD GOD, ALMIGHTY! /Jim Ross
[th=""]Year[/th] [th=""]Age[/th] [th=""]Tm[/th] [th=""]Lg[/th] [th=""]Lev[/th] [th=""]Aff[/th] [th=""]G[/th] [th=""]PA[/th] [th=""]AB[/th] [th=""]R[/th] [th=""]H[/th] [th=""]2B[/th] [th=""]3B[/th] [th=""]HR[/th] [th=""]RBI[/th] [th=""]SB[/th] [th=""]CS[/th] [th=""]BB[/th] [th=""]SO[/th] [th=""]BA[/th] [th=""]OBP[/th] [th=""]SLG[/th] [th=""]OPS[/th] [th=""]TB[/th] [th=""]GDP[/th] [th=""]HBP[/th] [th=""]SH[/th] [th=""]SF[/th] [th=""]IBB[/th]
GOOD GOD, ALMIGHTY! /Jim Ross
| 2011 | 18 | Hagerstown | SALL | A | WSN | 31 | 127 | 111 | 22 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 26 | .396 | .472 | .712 | 1.184 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1 Season | 31 | 127 | 111 | 22 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 26 | .396 | .472 | .712 | 1.184 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Bryce Harper was born to play baseball. Fangraphs had an article talking about how he's the best 18 year old prospect since Junior.
That isolated power is just
And his plate discipline is getting better by the AB.
That isolated power is just
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Bryce Harper was born to play baseball. Fangraphs had an article talking about how he's the best 18 year old prospect since Junior.
That isolated power is just
And his plate discipline is getting better by the AB.
That isolated power is just
New Top 100 prospects.
Spoiler [+]
The Rule 4 draft is now less than a month away, and we've decided to expand this list to 100 names. And while the names at the top have stayed the same, there is a chance there could be some movement before June 6.
UCLA's Gerrit Cole is still No. 1, but his stuff has not looked quite as sharp of late, and he is no lock to be taken first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Of course, Anthony Rendon still hasn't rediscovered the power stroke of his sophomore year, and there are some questions about when it will return. Bubba Starling might be the best athlete in this draft, but his football commitment to Nebraska complicates his status.
For now, the top three stays the same. But there is some definite movement among the rest of the top 10.
Big Board Bar
1
Gerrit Cole
RHP
6-4
220
Gardner H.S.
Analysis: Faith in Cole is waning as he struggles with command in the zone and hitters show they can square up his fastball when they guess right. Previous Rankings: 3 | 1 | 1
2
Anthony Rendon
3B
6-0
190
Analysis: Holding serve until teams get a look at medical reports on his shoulder, which, if injured, would explain his lack of power this year. Previous Rankings: 1 | 2 | 2
3
Bubba Starling
CF
6-5
195
Analysis: I could make a good case for Starling as the single most talented player in this draft, with time horizon his only real drawback. Previous Rankings: 4 | 3 | 3
4
Dylan Bundy
RHP
6-1
205
Owasso H.S.
Analysis: The rare high school pitcher who looks like a college pitcher, and could be in the big leagues in that short a time. Previous Rankings: 13 | 6 | 4
5
Danny Hultzen
LHP
6-3
200
Analysis: Polished and ready to go. One of at least three starters in this draft who could probably go straight to Double-A. Previous Rankings: 19 | 4 | 5
6
Alex Meyer
RHP
6-9
220
Analysis: The upside special among college arms, held back by lack of track record but boasting the best 1-2 pitch combo in the draft. Previous Rankings: 23 | 23 | 13
7
Trevor Bauer
RHP
6-2
185
Analysis: More than half of my conversations about Bauer end up in a discussion of his heavy workload, but even his critics respect his results and competitiveness. Previous Rankings: 25 | 27 | 12
8
Taylor Jungmann
RHP
6-6
220
Analysis: Efficient, aggressive, with the chance for more in the tank when he's challenged by better competition. Previous Rankings: 11 | 11 | 7
9
Matt Barnes
RHP
6-4
203
Analysis: Curveball has been better in recent weeks and he's holding higher velocities deeper into games. Previous Rankings: 6 | 14 | 14
10
Archie Bradley
RHP
6-3
215
Broken Arrow H.S.
Analysis: Hitting 96 or 97 every time out recently with a hammer that would make Thor jealous. Previous Rankings: 9 | 13 | 10
11
Taylor Guerrieri
RHP
6-3
180
Spring Valley H.S.
Analysis: Some senior scouts view Guerrieri's stuff as the best in the draft, but fatigue and some questions about makeup have pushed him out of top-10 consideration. Previous Rankings: 48 | 7 | 8
12
Francisco Lindor
SS
5-11
170
Montverde Academy
Analysis: He has definitely slipped in the eyes of several teams and could now go in the teens, where several clubs that view him as a no-doubt shortstop would be thrilled to land him. Previous Rankings: 8 | 8 | 9
13
Jed Bradley
LHP
6-4
224
Analysis: The lack of an average breaking ball pushes him below the top tier of arms, but he's still big, left-handed, with arm strength and a good frame. Previous Rankings: 12 | 10 | 11
14
Sonny Gray
RHP
5-11
180
Analysis: If you view him as a starter, he's a top-10 talent; if you view him as a reliever, you see an elite closer but someone for the back of the first round. I'm splitting the baby with this ranking, although if forced to choose I still say he starts. Previous Rankings: 5 | 5 | 6
15
Mikie Mahtook
OF
6-1
192
Analysis: There has been a lot of talk about Mahtook getting de-pantsed by Alex Meyer two weeks ago, but that's better than just "big league stuff," and he has performed well against other good pitchers. Previous Rankings: 38 | 16 | 16
16
George Springer
OF
6-3
220
Analysis: Springer has the best tools package in the college ranks. He's performing better against Big East pitching but still showing the back-side collapse in his swing that had scouts bailing on him in February. Previous Rankings: 2 | 25 | 20
17
Blake Swihart
C
6-1
175
Cleveland H.S.
Analysis: He's struggling at the plate down the stretch and only catching in a third to half his games; look for him to potentially slide out of the first round and be drafted by a team willing to pay well over slot. Previous Rankings: 10 | 9 | 15
18
Dillon Howard
RHP
6-2
200
Searcy H.S.
Analysis: Howard is a projectable arm who is just starting to peak as his season is about to end. Previous Rankings: 14 | 18 | 18
19
Anthony Meo
RHP
6-2
185
Analysis: I'm above the industry on this one, but I see two plus pitches, a delivery that really works, and good results for an underrated Coastal Carolina program. Previous Rankings: 35 | 19 | 19
20
Javier Baez
SS
6-1
205
Arlington Country Day School
Analysis: He'll probably go higher than this because he's signable, but the wildness of his approach and probability that he changes positions have me a little below the industry consensus. Previous Rankings: NR | 33 | 25
21
Josh Bell
OF
6-3
190
Dallas Jesuit H.S.
Analysis: Bell might be the best pure bat in the high school crop, with lots of interest in the late teens here, but he's headed for left field and looks like a tough sign. Previous Rankings: 22 | 21 | 21
22
Levi Michael
SS
5-10
180
Analysis: Michael is the best shortstop in the college ranks, and he can hit and run as well. Gains fans because he's a 20-year-old junior. Previous Rankings: 26 | 22 | 22
23
Cory Spangenberg
SS
6-0
184
Indian River College
Analysis: He's a grade 70 or 80 runner with one of the best swings in the draft. All he needs is a permanent position. Previous Rankings: 50 | 44 | 23
24
Jose Fernandez
RHP
6-4
215
Alonso H.S.
Analysis: Fernandez has big arm strength, but the secondary stuff isn't as advanced as that of the prep arms ahead of him. Previous Rankings: 39 | 28 | 24
25
Joe Ross
RHP
6-2
180
Analysis: There's some fatigue starting to set in, but a good track record and name recognition keep Ross in the first round with a chance to go in the teens. Previous Rankings: 41 | 29 | 26
NO. 26-100
RANK NAME POS SCHOOL
26 Brian Goodwin cf Miami Dade College
27 Andrew Susac c Oregon State
28 Jackie Bradley Jr. cf South Carolina
29 Charles Tilson of New Trier (Ill.) HS
30 Tyler Beede rhp Lawrence Academy (Groton, Mass.)
31 Austin Hedges c JSerra Catholic (Capistrano, Calif.)
32 Henry Owens lhp Edison HS (Huntington Beach, Calif.)
33 Daniel Norris lhp Science Hill HS (Johnson City, Tenn.)
34 Robert Stephenson rhp Alhambra (Calif.) HS
35 Tyler Goeddel of Saint Francis HS (Mountain View, Calif.)
36 Brandon Nimmo rf East HS (Cheyenne, Wyo.)
37 Travis Harrison 3b Tustin (Calif.) HS
38 Alex Dickerson of Indiana
39 John Stilson rhp Texas A&M
40 Nick Delmonico c/3b Farragut HS (Knoxville, Tenn.)
41 Hudson Boyd rhp Bishop Verot HS (Fort Myers, Fla.)
42 Kevin Comer rhp Seneca HS (Vincetown, N.J.)
43 Michael Kelly rhp West Boca Raton (Fla.) HS
44 Kyle Winkler rhp TCU
45 Johnny Eierman of Warsaw (Mo.) HS
46 C.J. Cron 1b Utah
47 Grayson Garvin lhp Vanderbilt
48 Andrew Chafin lhp Kent State
49 Josh Osich lhp Oregon State
50 Matt Purke lhp TCU
51 Erik Johnson rhp Cal
52 Tyler Anderson lhp Oregon
53 Nick Maronde rhp Florida
54 Brandon Martin ss Corona (CA) Santiago HS
55 Jason Esposito 3b Vanderbilt
56 Philip Evans ss La Costa HS (Carlsbad, CA)
57 Jack Armstrong rhp Vanderbilt
58 Larry Greene of Berrien County HS (Nashville, GA)
59 Shawon Dunston Jr. of Valley Christian HS (Fremont, CA)
60 James McCann c Arkansas
61 Pratt Maynard c NC State
62 Kevin Moriarty rhp Shorewood HS (Shoreline WA)
63 Senquez Golson of Pascagoula (MS) HS
64 Cody Kukuk lhp Free State HS (McLouth, KS)
65 Jordan Cote rhp Winnisquam Regional HS (Sanbornton NH)
66 Derek Fisher of Cedar Crest HS (Lebanon, PA)
67 James Harris of Oakland (CA) Tech
68 Carl Thomore of East Brunswick (NJ) HS
69 Chris Reed lhp Stanford
70 Dillon Maples rhp Pinecrest HS (Southern Pines, NC)
71 Sean Gilmartin lhp Florida State
72 JR Graham rhp Santa Clara
73 Kyle Crick rhp Sherman (TX) HS
74 Tyler Greene ss West Boca HS (Boca Raton, FL)
75 Adrian Houser rhp Locust Grove (OK) HS
76 Ben Roberts of Missoula (MT) Sentinel HS
77 Blake Snell lhp Shorewood HS (Shoreline, WA)
78 Tony Zych rhp Louisville
79 Dwight Smith of McIntosh HS (Peachtree City, GA)
80 Christian Lopes ss Edison HS (Huntington Beach, CA)
81 Brett Austin c Providence HS (Charlotte, NC)
82 Carter Capps rhp Mount Olive College
83 Logan Verrett rhp Baylor
84 Ian Gardeck rhp Angelina College
85 Trevor Story ss Irving (TX) HS
86 Kevin Cron c/1b Mountain Pointe HS (Phoenix, AZ)
87 John Hicks c Virginia
88 Adam McCreery lhp Bonita HS (La Verne, CA)
89 Kolten Wong 2b Hawaii
90 Brian Brickhouse rhp The Woodlands (TX) HS
91 Ryan Wright 2b Louisville
92 Brandon Goetzman of Palmetto (FL) HS
93 Ricky Jacquez rhp Franklin HS (El Paso, TX)
94 Michael Reed of Leander (TX) HS
95 Patrick Connaughton rhp St. John's Prep (Arlington, MA)
96 Anthony DeSclafani rhp Florida
97 Michael Fulmer rhp Deer Creek (OK) HS
98 David Goforth rhp Ole Miss
99 Cole Wiper rhp Newport HS (Bellevue, Wash.)
100 Jeff Soptic rhp Johnson County Community College
UCLA's Gerrit Cole is still No. 1, but his stuff has not looked quite as sharp of late, and he is no lock to be taken first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Of course, Anthony Rendon still hasn't rediscovered the power stroke of his sophomore year, and there are some questions about when it will return. Bubba Starling might be the best athlete in this draft, but his football commitment to Nebraska complicates his status.
For now, the top three stays the same. But there is some definite movement among the rest of the top 10.
Big Board Bar
1
Gerrit Cole
RHP
6-4
220
Gardner H.S.
Analysis: Faith in Cole is waning as he struggles with command in the zone and hitters show they can square up his fastball when they guess right. Previous Rankings: 3 | 1 | 1
2
Anthony Rendon
3B
6-0
190
Analysis: Holding serve until teams get a look at medical reports on his shoulder, which, if injured, would explain his lack of power this year. Previous Rankings: 1 | 2 | 2
3
Bubba Starling
CF
6-5
195
Analysis: I could make a good case for Starling as the single most talented player in this draft, with time horizon his only real drawback. Previous Rankings: 4 | 3 | 3
4
Dylan Bundy
RHP
6-1
205
Owasso H.S.
Analysis: The rare high school pitcher who looks like a college pitcher, and could be in the big leagues in that short a time. Previous Rankings: 13 | 6 | 4
5
Danny Hultzen
LHP
6-3
200
Analysis: Polished and ready to go. One of at least three starters in this draft who could probably go straight to Double-A. Previous Rankings: 19 | 4 | 5
6
Alex Meyer
RHP
6-9
220
Analysis: The upside special among college arms, held back by lack of track record but boasting the best 1-2 pitch combo in the draft. Previous Rankings: 23 | 23 | 13
7
Trevor Bauer
RHP
6-2
185
Analysis: More than half of my conversations about Bauer end up in a discussion of his heavy workload, but even his critics respect his results and competitiveness. Previous Rankings: 25 | 27 | 12
8
Taylor Jungmann
RHP
6-6
220
Analysis: Efficient, aggressive, with the chance for more in the tank when he's challenged by better competition. Previous Rankings: 11 | 11 | 7
9
Matt Barnes
RHP
6-4
203
Analysis: Curveball has been better in recent weeks and he's holding higher velocities deeper into games. Previous Rankings: 6 | 14 | 14
10
Archie Bradley
RHP
6-3
215
Broken Arrow H.S.
Analysis: Hitting 96 or 97 every time out recently with a hammer that would make Thor jealous. Previous Rankings: 9 | 13 | 10
11
Taylor Guerrieri
RHP
6-3
180
Spring Valley H.S.
Analysis: Some senior scouts view Guerrieri's stuff as the best in the draft, but fatigue and some questions about makeup have pushed him out of top-10 consideration. Previous Rankings: 48 | 7 | 8
12
Francisco Lindor
SS
5-11
170
Montverde Academy
Analysis: He has definitely slipped in the eyes of several teams and could now go in the teens, where several clubs that view him as a no-doubt shortstop would be thrilled to land him. Previous Rankings: 8 | 8 | 9
13
Jed Bradley
LHP
6-4
224
Analysis: The lack of an average breaking ball pushes him below the top tier of arms, but he's still big, left-handed, with arm strength and a good frame. Previous Rankings: 12 | 10 | 11
14
Sonny Gray
RHP
5-11
180
Analysis: If you view him as a starter, he's a top-10 talent; if you view him as a reliever, you see an elite closer but someone for the back of the first round. I'm splitting the baby with this ranking, although if forced to choose I still say he starts. Previous Rankings: 5 | 5 | 6
15
Mikie Mahtook
OF
6-1
192
Analysis: There has been a lot of talk about Mahtook getting de-pantsed by Alex Meyer two weeks ago, but that's better than just "big league stuff," and he has performed well against other good pitchers. Previous Rankings: 38 | 16 | 16
16
George Springer
OF
6-3
220
Analysis: Springer has the best tools package in the college ranks. He's performing better against Big East pitching but still showing the back-side collapse in his swing that had scouts bailing on him in February. Previous Rankings: 2 | 25 | 20
17
Blake Swihart
C
6-1
175
Cleveland H.S.
Analysis: He's struggling at the plate down the stretch and only catching in a third to half his games; look for him to potentially slide out of the first round and be drafted by a team willing to pay well over slot. Previous Rankings: 10 | 9 | 15
18
Dillon Howard
RHP
6-2
200
Searcy H.S.
Analysis: Howard is a projectable arm who is just starting to peak as his season is about to end. Previous Rankings: 14 | 18 | 18
19
Anthony Meo
RHP
6-2
185
Analysis: I'm above the industry on this one, but I see two plus pitches, a delivery that really works, and good results for an underrated Coastal Carolina program. Previous Rankings: 35 | 19 | 19
20
Javier Baez
SS
6-1
205
Arlington Country Day School
Analysis: He'll probably go higher than this because he's signable, but the wildness of his approach and probability that he changes positions have me a little below the industry consensus. Previous Rankings: NR | 33 | 25
21
Josh Bell
OF
6-3
190
Dallas Jesuit H.S.
Analysis: Bell might be the best pure bat in the high school crop, with lots of interest in the late teens here, but he's headed for left field and looks like a tough sign. Previous Rankings: 22 | 21 | 21
22
Levi Michael
SS
5-10
180
Analysis: Michael is the best shortstop in the college ranks, and he can hit and run as well. Gains fans because he's a 20-year-old junior. Previous Rankings: 26 | 22 | 22
23
Cory Spangenberg
SS
6-0
184
Indian River College
Analysis: He's a grade 70 or 80 runner with one of the best swings in the draft. All he needs is a permanent position. Previous Rankings: 50 | 44 | 23
24
Jose Fernandez
RHP
6-4
215
Alonso H.S.
Analysis: Fernandez has big arm strength, but the secondary stuff isn't as advanced as that of the prep arms ahead of him. Previous Rankings: 39 | 28 | 24
25
Joe Ross
RHP
6-2
180
Analysis: There's some fatigue starting to set in, but a good track record and name recognition keep Ross in the first round with a chance to go in the teens. Previous Rankings: 41 | 29 | 26
NO. 26-100
RANK NAME POS SCHOOL
26 Brian Goodwin cf Miami Dade College
27 Andrew Susac c Oregon State
28 Jackie Bradley Jr. cf South Carolina
29 Charles Tilson of New Trier (Ill.) HS
30 Tyler Beede rhp Lawrence Academy (Groton, Mass.)
31 Austin Hedges c JSerra Catholic (Capistrano, Calif.)
32 Henry Owens lhp Edison HS (Huntington Beach, Calif.)
33 Daniel Norris lhp Science Hill HS (Johnson City, Tenn.)
34 Robert Stephenson rhp Alhambra (Calif.) HS
35 Tyler Goeddel of Saint Francis HS (Mountain View, Calif.)
36 Brandon Nimmo rf East HS (Cheyenne, Wyo.)
37 Travis Harrison 3b Tustin (Calif.) HS
38 Alex Dickerson of Indiana
39 John Stilson rhp Texas A&M
40 Nick Delmonico c/3b Farragut HS (Knoxville, Tenn.)
41 Hudson Boyd rhp Bishop Verot HS (Fort Myers, Fla.)
42 Kevin Comer rhp Seneca HS (Vincetown, N.J.)
43 Michael Kelly rhp West Boca Raton (Fla.) HS
44 Kyle Winkler rhp TCU
45 Johnny Eierman of Warsaw (Mo.) HS
46 C.J. Cron 1b Utah
47 Grayson Garvin lhp Vanderbilt
48 Andrew Chafin lhp Kent State
49 Josh Osich lhp Oregon State
50 Matt Purke lhp TCU
51 Erik Johnson rhp Cal
52 Tyler Anderson lhp Oregon
53 Nick Maronde rhp Florida
54 Brandon Martin ss Corona (CA) Santiago HS
55 Jason Esposito 3b Vanderbilt
56 Philip Evans ss La Costa HS (Carlsbad, CA)
57 Jack Armstrong rhp Vanderbilt
58 Larry Greene of Berrien County HS (Nashville, GA)
59 Shawon Dunston Jr. of Valley Christian HS (Fremont, CA)
60 James McCann c Arkansas
61 Pratt Maynard c NC State
62 Kevin Moriarty rhp Shorewood HS (Shoreline WA)
63 Senquez Golson of Pascagoula (MS) HS
64 Cody Kukuk lhp Free State HS (McLouth, KS)
65 Jordan Cote rhp Winnisquam Regional HS (Sanbornton NH)
66 Derek Fisher of Cedar Crest HS (Lebanon, PA)
67 James Harris of Oakland (CA) Tech
68 Carl Thomore of East Brunswick (NJ) HS
69 Chris Reed lhp Stanford
70 Dillon Maples rhp Pinecrest HS (Southern Pines, NC)
71 Sean Gilmartin lhp Florida State
72 JR Graham rhp Santa Clara
73 Kyle Crick rhp Sherman (TX) HS
74 Tyler Greene ss West Boca HS (Boca Raton, FL)
75 Adrian Houser rhp Locust Grove (OK) HS
76 Ben Roberts of Missoula (MT) Sentinel HS
77 Blake Snell lhp Shorewood HS (Shoreline, WA)
78 Tony Zych rhp Louisville
79 Dwight Smith of McIntosh HS (Peachtree City, GA)
80 Christian Lopes ss Edison HS (Huntington Beach, CA)
81 Brett Austin c Providence HS (Charlotte, NC)
82 Carter Capps rhp Mount Olive College
83 Logan Verrett rhp Baylor
84 Ian Gardeck rhp Angelina College
85 Trevor Story ss Irving (TX) HS
86 Kevin Cron c/1b Mountain Pointe HS (Phoenix, AZ)
87 John Hicks c Virginia
88 Adam McCreery lhp Bonita HS (La Verne, CA)
89 Kolten Wong 2b Hawaii
90 Brian Brickhouse rhp The Woodlands (TX) HS
91 Ryan Wright 2b Louisville
92 Brandon Goetzman of Palmetto (FL) HS
93 Ricky Jacquez rhp Franklin HS (El Paso, TX)
94 Michael Reed of Leander (TX) HS
95 Patrick Connaughton rhp St. John's Prep (Arlington, MA)
96 Anthony DeSclafani rhp Florida
97 Michael Fulmer rhp Deer Creek (OK) HS
98 David Goforth rhp Ole Miss
99 Cole Wiper rhp Newport HS (Bellevue, Wash.)
100 Jeff Soptic rhp Johnson County Community College
New Top 100 prospects.
Spoiler [+]
The Rule 4 draft is now less than a month away, and we've decided to expand this list to 100 names. And while the names at the top have stayed the same, there is a chance there could be some movement before June 6.
UCLA's Gerrit Cole is still No. 1, but his stuff has not looked quite as sharp of late, and he is no lock to be taken first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Of course, Anthony Rendon still hasn't rediscovered the power stroke of his sophomore year, and there are some questions about when it will return. Bubba Starling might be the best athlete in this draft, but his football commitment to Nebraska complicates his status.
For now, the top three stays the same. But there is some definite movement among the rest of the top 10.
Big Board Bar
1
Gerrit Cole
RHP
6-4
220
Gardner H.S.
Analysis: Faith in Cole is waning as he struggles with command in the zone and hitters show they can square up his fastball when they guess right. Previous Rankings: 3 | 1 | 1
2
Anthony Rendon
3B
6-0
190
Analysis: Holding serve until teams get a look at medical reports on his shoulder, which, if injured, would explain his lack of power this year. Previous Rankings: 1 | 2 | 2
3
Bubba Starling
CF
6-5
195
Analysis: I could make a good case for Starling as the single most talented player in this draft, with time horizon his only real drawback. Previous Rankings: 4 | 3 | 3
4
Dylan Bundy
RHP
6-1
205
Owasso H.S.
Analysis: The rare high school pitcher who looks like a college pitcher, and could be in the big leagues in that short a time. Previous Rankings: 13 | 6 | 4
5
Danny Hultzen
LHP
6-3
200
Analysis: Polished and ready to go. One of at least three starters in this draft who could probably go straight to Double-A. Previous Rankings: 19 | 4 | 5
6
Alex Meyer
RHP
6-9
220
Analysis: The upside special among college arms, held back by lack of track record but boasting the best 1-2 pitch combo in the draft. Previous Rankings: 23 | 23 | 13
7
Trevor Bauer
RHP
6-2
185
Analysis: More than half of my conversations about Bauer end up in a discussion of his heavy workload, but even his critics respect his results and competitiveness. Previous Rankings: 25 | 27 | 12
8
Taylor Jungmann
RHP
6-6
220
Analysis: Efficient, aggressive, with the chance for more in the tank when he's challenged by better competition. Previous Rankings: 11 | 11 | 7
9
Matt Barnes
RHP
6-4
203
Analysis: Curveball has been better in recent weeks and he's holding higher velocities deeper into games. Previous Rankings: 6 | 14 | 14
10
Archie Bradley
RHP
6-3
215
Broken Arrow H.S.
Analysis: Hitting 96 or 97 every time out recently with a hammer that would make Thor jealous. Previous Rankings: 9 | 13 | 10
11
Taylor Guerrieri
RHP
6-3
180
Spring Valley H.S.
Analysis: Some senior scouts view Guerrieri's stuff as the best in the draft, but fatigue and some questions about makeup have pushed him out of top-10 consideration. Previous Rankings: 48 | 7 | 8
12
Francisco Lindor
SS
5-11
170
Montverde Academy
Analysis: He has definitely slipped in the eyes of several teams and could now go in the teens, where several clubs that view him as a no-doubt shortstop would be thrilled to land him. Previous Rankings: 8 | 8 | 9
13
Jed Bradley
LHP
6-4
224
Analysis: The lack of an average breaking ball pushes him below the top tier of arms, but he's still big, left-handed, with arm strength and a good frame. Previous Rankings: 12 | 10 | 11
14
Sonny Gray
RHP
5-11
180
Analysis: If you view him as a starter, he's a top-10 talent; if you view him as a reliever, you see an elite closer but someone for the back of the first round. I'm splitting the baby with this ranking, although if forced to choose I still say he starts. Previous Rankings: 5 | 5 | 6
15
Mikie Mahtook
OF
6-1
192
Analysis: There has been a lot of talk about Mahtook getting de-pantsed by Alex Meyer two weeks ago, but that's better than just "big league stuff," and he has performed well against other good pitchers. Previous Rankings: 38 | 16 | 16
16
George Springer
OF
6-3
220
Analysis: Springer has the best tools package in the college ranks. He's performing better against Big East pitching but still showing the back-side collapse in his swing that had scouts bailing on him in February. Previous Rankings: 2 | 25 | 20
17
Blake Swihart
C
6-1
175
Cleveland H.S.
Analysis: He's struggling at the plate down the stretch and only catching in a third to half his games; look for him to potentially slide out of the first round and be drafted by a team willing to pay well over slot. Previous Rankings: 10 | 9 | 15
18
Dillon Howard
RHP
6-2
200
Searcy H.S.
Analysis: Howard is a projectable arm who is just starting to peak as his season is about to end. Previous Rankings: 14 | 18 | 18
19
Anthony Meo
RHP
6-2
185
Analysis: I'm above the industry on this one, but I see two plus pitches, a delivery that really works, and good results for an underrated Coastal Carolina program. Previous Rankings: 35 | 19 | 19
20
Javier Baez
SS
6-1
205
Arlington Country Day School
Analysis: He'll probably go higher than this because he's signable, but the wildness of his approach and probability that he changes positions have me a little below the industry consensus. Previous Rankings: NR | 33 | 25
21
Josh Bell
OF
6-3
190
Dallas Jesuit H.S.
Analysis: Bell might be the best pure bat in the high school crop, with lots of interest in the late teens here, but he's headed for left field and looks like a tough sign. Previous Rankings: 22 | 21 | 21
22
Levi Michael
SS
5-10
180
Analysis: Michael is the best shortstop in the college ranks, and he can hit and run as well. Gains fans because he's a 20-year-old junior. Previous Rankings: 26 | 22 | 22
23
Cory Spangenberg
SS
6-0
184
Indian River College
Analysis: He's a grade 70 or 80 runner with one of the best swings in the draft. All he needs is a permanent position. Previous Rankings: 50 | 44 | 23
24
Jose Fernandez
RHP
6-4
215
Alonso H.S.
Analysis: Fernandez has big arm strength, but the secondary stuff isn't as advanced as that of the prep arms ahead of him. Previous Rankings: 39 | 28 | 24
25
Joe Ross
RHP
6-2
180
Analysis: There's some fatigue starting to set in, but a good track record and name recognition keep Ross in the first round with a chance to go in the teens. Previous Rankings: 41 | 29 | 26
NO. 26-100
RANK NAME POS SCHOOL
26 Brian Goodwin cf Miami Dade College
27 Andrew Susac c Oregon State
28 Jackie Bradley Jr. cf South Carolina
29 Charles Tilson of New Trier (Ill.) HS
30 Tyler Beede rhp Lawrence Academy (Groton, Mass.)
31 Austin Hedges c JSerra Catholic (Capistrano, Calif.)
32 Henry Owens lhp Edison HS (Huntington Beach, Calif.)
33 Daniel Norris lhp Science Hill HS (Johnson City, Tenn.)
34 Robert Stephenson rhp Alhambra (Calif.) HS
35 Tyler Goeddel of Saint Francis HS (Mountain View, Calif.)
36 Brandon Nimmo rf East HS (Cheyenne, Wyo.)
37 Travis Harrison 3b Tustin (Calif.) HS
38 Alex Dickerson of Indiana
39 John Stilson rhp Texas A&M
40 Nick Delmonico c/3b Farragut HS (Knoxville, Tenn.)
41 Hudson Boyd rhp Bishop Verot HS (Fort Myers, Fla.)
42 Kevin Comer rhp Seneca HS (Vincetown, N.J.)
43 Michael Kelly rhp West Boca Raton (Fla.) HS
44 Kyle Winkler rhp TCU
45 Johnny Eierman of Warsaw (Mo.) HS
46 C.J. Cron 1b Utah
47 Grayson Garvin lhp Vanderbilt
48 Andrew Chafin lhp Kent State
49 Josh Osich lhp Oregon State
50 Matt Purke lhp TCU
51 Erik Johnson rhp Cal
52 Tyler Anderson lhp Oregon
53 Nick Maronde rhp Florida
54 Brandon Martin ss Corona (CA) Santiago HS
55 Jason Esposito 3b Vanderbilt
56 Philip Evans ss La Costa HS (Carlsbad, CA)
57 Jack Armstrong rhp Vanderbilt
58 Larry Greene of Berrien County HS (Nashville, GA)
59 Shawon Dunston Jr. of Valley Christian HS (Fremont, CA)
60 James McCann c Arkansas
61 Pratt Maynard c NC State
62 Kevin Moriarty rhp Shorewood HS (Shoreline WA)
63 Senquez Golson of Pascagoula (MS) HS
64 Cody Kukuk lhp Free State HS (McLouth, KS)
65 Jordan Cote rhp Winnisquam Regional HS (Sanbornton NH)
66 Derek Fisher of Cedar Crest HS (Lebanon, PA)
67 James Harris of Oakland (CA) Tech
68 Carl Thomore of East Brunswick (NJ) HS
69 Chris Reed lhp Stanford
70 Dillon Maples rhp Pinecrest HS (Southern Pines, NC)
71 Sean Gilmartin lhp Florida State
72 JR Graham rhp Santa Clara
73 Kyle Crick rhp Sherman (TX) HS
74 Tyler Greene ss West Boca HS (Boca Raton, FL)
75 Adrian Houser rhp Locust Grove (OK) HS
76 Ben Roberts of Missoula (MT) Sentinel HS
77 Blake Snell lhp Shorewood HS (Shoreline, WA)
78 Tony Zych rhp Louisville
79 Dwight Smith of McIntosh HS (Peachtree City, GA)
80 Christian Lopes ss Edison HS (Huntington Beach, CA)
81 Brett Austin c Providence HS (Charlotte, NC)
82 Carter Capps rhp Mount Olive College
83 Logan Verrett rhp Baylor
84 Ian Gardeck rhp Angelina College
85 Trevor Story ss Irving (TX) HS
86 Kevin Cron c/1b Mountain Pointe HS (Phoenix, AZ)
87 John Hicks c Virginia
88 Adam McCreery lhp Bonita HS (La Verne, CA)
89 Kolten Wong 2b Hawaii
90 Brian Brickhouse rhp The Woodlands (TX) HS
91 Ryan Wright 2b Louisville
92 Brandon Goetzman of Palmetto (FL) HS
93 Ricky Jacquez rhp Franklin HS (El Paso, TX)
94 Michael Reed of Leander (TX) HS
95 Patrick Connaughton rhp St. John's Prep (Arlington, MA)
96 Anthony DeSclafani rhp Florida
97 Michael Fulmer rhp Deer Creek (OK) HS
98 David Goforth rhp Ole Miss
99 Cole Wiper rhp Newport HS (Bellevue, Wash.)
100 Jeff Soptic rhp Johnson County Community College
UCLA's Gerrit Cole is still No. 1, but his stuff has not looked quite as sharp of late, and he is no lock to be taken first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Of course, Anthony Rendon still hasn't rediscovered the power stroke of his sophomore year, and there are some questions about when it will return. Bubba Starling might be the best athlete in this draft, but his football commitment to Nebraska complicates his status.
For now, the top three stays the same. But there is some definite movement among the rest of the top 10.
Big Board Bar
1
Gerrit Cole
RHP
6-4
220
Gardner H.S.
Analysis: Faith in Cole is waning as he struggles with command in the zone and hitters show they can square up his fastball when they guess right. Previous Rankings: 3 | 1 | 1
2
Anthony Rendon
3B
6-0
190
Analysis: Holding serve until teams get a look at medical reports on his shoulder, which, if injured, would explain his lack of power this year. Previous Rankings: 1 | 2 | 2
3
Bubba Starling
CF
6-5
195
Analysis: I could make a good case for Starling as the single most talented player in this draft, with time horizon his only real drawback. Previous Rankings: 4 | 3 | 3
4
Dylan Bundy
RHP
6-1
205
Owasso H.S.
Analysis: The rare high school pitcher who looks like a college pitcher, and could be in the big leagues in that short a time. Previous Rankings: 13 | 6 | 4
5
Danny Hultzen
LHP
6-3
200
Analysis: Polished and ready to go. One of at least three starters in this draft who could probably go straight to Double-A. Previous Rankings: 19 | 4 | 5
6
Alex Meyer
RHP
6-9
220
Analysis: The upside special among college arms, held back by lack of track record but boasting the best 1-2 pitch combo in the draft. Previous Rankings: 23 | 23 | 13
7
Trevor Bauer
RHP
6-2
185
Analysis: More than half of my conversations about Bauer end up in a discussion of his heavy workload, but even his critics respect his results and competitiveness. Previous Rankings: 25 | 27 | 12
8
Taylor Jungmann
RHP
6-6
220
Analysis: Efficient, aggressive, with the chance for more in the tank when he's challenged by better competition. Previous Rankings: 11 | 11 | 7
9
Matt Barnes
RHP
6-4
203
Analysis: Curveball has been better in recent weeks and he's holding higher velocities deeper into games. Previous Rankings: 6 | 14 | 14
10
Archie Bradley
RHP
6-3
215
Broken Arrow H.S.
Analysis: Hitting 96 or 97 every time out recently with a hammer that would make Thor jealous. Previous Rankings: 9 | 13 | 10
11
Taylor Guerrieri
RHP
6-3
180
Spring Valley H.S.
Analysis: Some senior scouts view Guerrieri's stuff as the best in the draft, but fatigue and some questions about makeup have pushed him out of top-10 consideration. Previous Rankings: 48 | 7 | 8
12
Francisco Lindor
SS
5-11
170
Montverde Academy
Analysis: He has definitely slipped in the eyes of several teams and could now go in the teens, where several clubs that view him as a no-doubt shortstop would be thrilled to land him. Previous Rankings: 8 | 8 | 9
13
Jed Bradley
LHP
6-4
224
Analysis: The lack of an average breaking ball pushes him below the top tier of arms, but he's still big, left-handed, with arm strength and a good frame. Previous Rankings: 12 | 10 | 11
14
Sonny Gray
RHP
5-11
180
Analysis: If you view him as a starter, he's a top-10 talent; if you view him as a reliever, you see an elite closer but someone for the back of the first round. I'm splitting the baby with this ranking, although if forced to choose I still say he starts. Previous Rankings: 5 | 5 | 6
15
Mikie Mahtook
OF
6-1
192
Analysis: There has been a lot of talk about Mahtook getting de-pantsed by Alex Meyer two weeks ago, but that's better than just "big league stuff," and he has performed well against other good pitchers. Previous Rankings: 38 | 16 | 16
16
George Springer
OF
6-3
220
Analysis: Springer has the best tools package in the college ranks. He's performing better against Big East pitching but still showing the back-side collapse in his swing that had scouts bailing on him in February. Previous Rankings: 2 | 25 | 20
17
Blake Swihart
C
6-1
175
Cleveland H.S.
Analysis: He's struggling at the plate down the stretch and only catching in a third to half his games; look for him to potentially slide out of the first round and be drafted by a team willing to pay well over slot. Previous Rankings: 10 | 9 | 15
18
Dillon Howard
RHP
6-2
200
Searcy H.S.
Analysis: Howard is a projectable arm who is just starting to peak as his season is about to end. Previous Rankings: 14 | 18 | 18
19
Anthony Meo
RHP
6-2
185
Analysis: I'm above the industry on this one, but I see two plus pitches, a delivery that really works, and good results for an underrated Coastal Carolina program. Previous Rankings: 35 | 19 | 19
20
Javier Baez
SS
6-1
205
Arlington Country Day School
Analysis: He'll probably go higher than this because he's signable, but the wildness of his approach and probability that he changes positions have me a little below the industry consensus. Previous Rankings: NR | 33 | 25
21
Josh Bell
OF
6-3
190
Dallas Jesuit H.S.
Analysis: Bell might be the best pure bat in the high school crop, with lots of interest in the late teens here, but he's headed for left field and looks like a tough sign. Previous Rankings: 22 | 21 | 21
22
Levi Michael
SS
5-10
180
Analysis: Michael is the best shortstop in the college ranks, and he can hit and run as well. Gains fans because he's a 20-year-old junior. Previous Rankings: 26 | 22 | 22
23
Cory Spangenberg
SS
6-0
184
Indian River College
Analysis: He's a grade 70 or 80 runner with one of the best swings in the draft. All he needs is a permanent position. Previous Rankings: 50 | 44 | 23
24
Jose Fernandez
RHP
6-4
215
Alonso H.S.
Analysis: Fernandez has big arm strength, but the secondary stuff isn't as advanced as that of the prep arms ahead of him. Previous Rankings: 39 | 28 | 24
25
Joe Ross
RHP
6-2
180
Analysis: There's some fatigue starting to set in, but a good track record and name recognition keep Ross in the first round with a chance to go in the teens. Previous Rankings: 41 | 29 | 26
NO. 26-100
RANK NAME POS SCHOOL
26 Brian Goodwin cf Miami Dade College
27 Andrew Susac c Oregon State
28 Jackie Bradley Jr. cf South Carolina
29 Charles Tilson of New Trier (Ill.) HS
30 Tyler Beede rhp Lawrence Academy (Groton, Mass.)
31 Austin Hedges c JSerra Catholic (Capistrano, Calif.)
32 Henry Owens lhp Edison HS (Huntington Beach, Calif.)
33 Daniel Norris lhp Science Hill HS (Johnson City, Tenn.)
34 Robert Stephenson rhp Alhambra (Calif.) HS
35 Tyler Goeddel of Saint Francis HS (Mountain View, Calif.)
36 Brandon Nimmo rf East HS (Cheyenne, Wyo.)
37 Travis Harrison 3b Tustin (Calif.) HS
38 Alex Dickerson of Indiana
39 John Stilson rhp Texas A&M
40 Nick Delmonico c/3b Farragut HS (Knoxville, Tenn.)
41 Hudson Boyd rhp Bishop Verot HS (Fort Myers, Fla.)
42 Kevin Comer rhp Seneca HS (Vincetown, N.J.)
43 Michael Kelly rhp West Boca Raton (Fla.) HS
44 Kyle Winkler rhp TCU
45 Johnny Eierman of Warsaw (Mo.) HS
46 C.J. Cron 1b Utah
47 Grayson Garvin lhp Vanderbilt
48 Andrew Chafin lhp Kent State
49 Josh Osich lhp Oregon State
50 Matt Purke lhp TCU
51 Erik Johnson rhp Cal
52 Tyler Anderson lhp Oregon
53 Nick Maronde rhp Florida
54 Brandon Martin ss Corona (CA) Santiago HS
55 Jason Esposito 3b Vanderbilt
56 Philip Evans ss La Costa HS (Carlsbad, CA)
57 Jack Armstrong rhp Vanderbilt
58 Larry Greene of Berrien County HS (Nashville, GA)
59 Shawon Dunston Jr. of Valley Christian HS (Fremont, CA)
60 James McCann c Arkansas
61 Pratt Maynard c NC State
62 Kevin Moriarty rhp Shorewood HS (Shoreline WA)
63 Senquez Golson of Pascagoula (MS) HS
64 Cody Kukuk lhp Free State HS (McLouth, KS)
65 Jordan Cote rhp Winnisquam Regional HS (Sanbornton NH)
66 Derek Fisher of Cedar Crest HS (Lebanon, PA)
67 James Harris of Oakland (CA) Tech
68 Carl Thomore of East Brunswick (NJ) HS
69 Chris Reed lhp Stanford
70 Dillon Maples rhp Pinecrest HS (Southern Pines, NC)
71 Sean Gilmartin lhp Florida State
72 JR Graham rhp Santa Clara
73 Kyle Crick rhp Sherman (TX) HS
74 Tyler Greene ss West Boca HS (Boca Raton, FL)
75 Adrian Houser rhp Locust Grove (OK) HS
76 Ben Roberts of Missoula (MT) Sentinel HS
77 Blake Snell lhp Shorewood HS (Shoreline, WA)
78 Tony Zych rhp Louisville
79 Dwight Smith of McIntosh HS (Peachtree City, GA)
80 Christian Lopes ss Edison HS (Huntington Beach, CA)
81 Brett Austin c Providence HS (Charlotte, NC)
82 Carter Capps rhp Mount Olive College
83 Logan Verrett rhp Baylor
84 Ian Gardeck rhp Angelina College
85 Trevor Story ss Irving (TX) HS
86 Kevin Cron c/1b Mountain Pointe HS (Phoenix, AZ)
87 John Hicks c Virginia
88 Adam McCreery lhp Bonita HS (La Verne, CA)
89 Kolten Wong 2b Hawaii
90 Brian Brickhouse rhp The Woodlands (TX) HS
91 Ryan Wright 2b Louisville
92 Brandon Goetzman of Palmetto (FL) HS
93 Ricky Jacquez rhp Franklin HS (El Paso, TX)
94 Michael Reed of Leander (TX) HS
95 Patrick Connaughton rhp St. John's Prep (Arlington, MA)
96 Anthony DeSclafani rhp Florida
97 Michael Fulmer rhp Deer Creek (OK) HS
98 David Goforth rhp Ole Miss
99 Cole Wiper rhp Newport HS (Bellevue, Wash.)
100 Jeff Soptic rhp Johnson County Community College
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One of my good friends is playing for the Shorebirds and he played against Harper this week. I'll hit him up tomorrow to get his impressions.
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