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RotoExperts Top 200 Fantasy Prospects

Written by Jason Revelia, RotoExperts.com Staff Writer

Wednesday, 30 July 2008

There are a lot of prospects lists out there for everyone to look at and some even for free. Well, not really that many for free. My point is I have seen a ton of these lists and way too often some fantasy studs fall through the cracks. Just take a look at the 2008 Class; Alexei Ramirez ,"The Cuban Missile", Mike Aviles (who was a "Diamond in the Rough" on May 22nd, 2008) and Chris Davis, are just a few of the prospects who have contributed this year but were not highly ranked. Many lists missed these guys altogether. Don't even get me started on where most of these prospect lists had Ryan Braun at the start of 2007. I feel there is a huge glaring reason for this; most of the "baseball prospect lists" out there are just that BASEBALL prospect lists. Well, I don't know about you guys, but I'm playing FANTASY Baseball. What I have done with this list is to gear it completely towards fantasy baseball. That means I really don't care that Matt Gamel's glove is a problem; the dude can rake. That was the same take I had on Chris Davis. I know he K's too much for most baseball prospect experts, but you know what, it never hurt his BA in the minors. I say the proof is in the pudding. The pudding says "He's got sick power and he's showing it". Check out the "Fantasy Prospect List" below.

Disclaimer: Some players that have spent a large portion of time in the Majors this year have been left off. We are finding players that the other guys in your league don't know about.

No.	Player	Pos.	Age	Org	Lvl	Comments
1	Matt Wieters	C	22.2	BAL	A	He is without a doubt the best catching prospect. His hitting ability also makes him the best Fantasy prospect.
2	David Price	SP	22.9	TB	A+	He won't be in the minors long.
3	Matt Gamel	3B	23	MIL	AA	Take notice of this bat.
4	Clayton Kershaw	SP	20.4	LAD	AA	He is back up and contributing to your fantasy team.
5	Colby Rasmus	OF	22	STL	AAA	He needs to step up his play or he is going to fall down this list.
6	Justin Masterson	SP	23.4	BOS	AAA	Could be a Brandon Webb lite.
7	Cameron Maybin	OF	21.3	FLA	AA	Great speeds need a little time to see if the power is for real.
8	Rick Porcello	SP	19.6	DET	A+	Arm is great, his poise is older than his age, should move quickly.
9	Andrew McCutchen	OF	21.8	PIT	AAA	Loving his walk to strike out ratio.
10	Chris Davis	1B	22.4	TEX	AA	He has moved back to 1B, his bat could be a force in Texas.
11	Travis Snider	OF	20.5	TOR	AA	Biggest concern is staying in shape to stay in the lineup, look for '09 start
12	Chris Perez	RP	23.1	STL	AAA	Should have no problem taking over for Isringhausen.
13	Max Scherzer	SP	24	ARI	AAA	Has a great K rate and the Diamondbacks should supply a good amount of wins.
14	Matt LaPorta	OF	23.6	MIL	AA	Got a lot of power and hopefully his defense will keep him in the OF.
15	Dexter Fowler	OF	22.4	COL	AA	He can get on base and steal a base, everything else will be gravy. I like GRAVY.
16	Casey Weathers	RP	23.2	COL	AA	With Corpas struggling, a chance to close may not be far away.
17	Jason Heyward	OF	19	ATL	A	He makes me tingle.
18	Steve Pearce	OF	25.3	PIT	AAA	Trying to show that '07 wasn't a dream.
19	Wladimir Balentien	OF	24.1	SEA	MLB	All he needs is to get that average up.
20	Trevor Cahill	SP	20.4	OAK	A	Has great stuff and batters can't seem to get solid contact on him very often.
21	Thomas Hanson	SP	21.9	ATL	AA	Strikeout pitcher and Braves are not scared to get their talent up quickly.
22	Jed Lowrie	SS	24.3	BOS	AAA	Look for him to be the Red Sox's starting SS for years to come.
23	Bryan Anderson	C	21.6	STL	AAA	I don't hear anything about him.
24	Jeremy Hellickson	SP	21.3	TB	AA	Numbers don't lie.
25	Carlos Carrasco	SP	21.4	PHI	AA	Will get Ks and Ws in the majors.
26	Fernando Martinez	OF	19.8	NYM	AA	Needs to prove himself. The raw talent is there.
27	Jake Arrieta	SP	22.4	BAL	A+	Doing well in Advance-A can't wait for his jump to Double-a.
28	Madison Bumgarner	SP	19	SF	A	Looking like one of the best High school arms in '07 draft.
29	Jess Todd	SP	22.3	STL	AA	The best pitching prospect out there, that no one talks about.
30	Michael Bowden	SP	21.9	BOS	AA	Looking like the real deal. Great Ks and WHIP.
31	Austin Jackson	OF	21.5	NYY	A+	He is making me a believer.
32	Pablo Sandoval	C	22	SF	A+	I just hope he stays at catcher.
33	Michael Burgess	OF	19.8	WAS	A	Has some HR potential.
34	Matt Dominguez	3B	18.9	FLA	A	I am buying into this bat.
35	Adam Miller	SP	23.7	CLE	AAA	Another injury.
36	Clayton Richard	SP	24.9	CHW	AAA	If he wasn't pitching in the Olympics I think he would help your fantasy team soon.
37	Gio Gonzalez	SP	22.9	OAK	AAA	White Sox are looking good in that Swisher trade.
38	Jarrod Parker	SP	19.7	ARI	A	Looks to have a great arm. I want to see how he does for a whole year.
39	Max Ramirez	C	23.8	TEX	MLB	I really like his stick, but he may end up a DH.
40	Brandon Wood	3B	23.4	LAA	MLB	That strikeout rate isn't getting any better.
41	Sean Doolittle	1B	21.9	OAK	A+	Is showing more talent than anyone thought he could. Looking like a real deal
42	Edwardo Morlan	RP	22.4	TB	AA	Could be a future closer.
43	Mike Carp	1B	22.1	NYM	AA	Could replace Delgado next year.
44	Jesus Montero	C	18.7	NYY	R	He looks like he will stick at catcher and be Posada's heir apparent.
45	Adrian Cardenas	2B	20.8	OAK	AA	Great 2B prospect; trade to Oakland puts him on the fast track.
46	Mike Moustakas	3B	19.9	KC	R	I need to see more from him before I buy the hype.
47	Jesus Guzman	2B	24.1	OAK	AA	Sleeper!!
48	David Cooper	1B	21.5	TOR	A	Has already made it to A-ball; that should tell us something.
49	Wilkin Ramirez	OF	22.8	DET	AA	Is looking like he may be a Five category guy.
50	Chris Tillman	SP	20.3	BAL	AA	If he can get the BB rate down, may just end up a fantasy stud.
51	Todd Frazier	SS	22.5	CIN	A+	There is pop in this bat and the Reds are going to need a SS.
52	Chris Marrero	1B	20.1	WAS	A+	Broken leg may set him back a bit.
53	Ivan De Jesus	SS	21.3	LAD	AA	57 BB and 57 K with 14 2Bs makes him SS to keep tabs on.
54	Darin Holcomb	3B	22.7	COL	A	No hype, but has a good stick.
55	Jason Donald	SS	23.9	PHI	AA	Looks to be a good power contributor from SS.
56	Jordan Schafer	CF	21.9	ATL	AA	Don't count him out of ATL CF plans just yet.
57	Angel Villalona	1B	18	SF	SS	He is young and talented. Needs that talent to turn into production.
58	Desmond Jennings	OF	21.8	TB	A	Got speed? He will also take a BB.
59	Will Inman	SP	21.5	SD	AA	Love good pitching prospects for San Diego.
60	Matt Antonelli	2B	23.3	SD	AA	Having trouble finding his groove lately.
61	Jordan Walden	SP	20.7	LAA	A+	Get excited about him only given up 80 hits in 107.1 IP.
62	Jhoulys Chacin	SP	20.6	COL	A+	Its hard to pitch well in the Cal League and he is making it look easy.
63	Elvis Andrus	SS	19.9	TEX	AA	Looks to be turning into the player the Rangers hoped he would be.
64	Henry A. Rodriquez	SP	21.4	OAK	A	Needs to pitch better at higher level. Loads of talent.
65	Jose Tabata	OF	20	NYY	A+	I have my questions about him.
66	Brett Anderson	SP	20.5	OAK	AA	Has been a little inconsistent but when he is on look out.
67	Phillippe Aumont	SP	19.6	SEA	A	Has looked stellar when he has pitched.
68	Engel Beltre	OF	18.8	TEX	A	Power is there.
69	Fautino De Los Santos	SP	22.5	OAK	A+	Oakland has a loaded pitching system and injury won't help his chances for a spot.
70	Lars Anderson	1B	20.9	BOS	A+	Looks to be a good power stick.
71	Neftali Feliz	SP	20.3	TEX	AA	Has really good stuff and is young to be pitching so well in AA.
72	Beau Mills	1B	22	CLE	A+	Is starting to turn into a legit CI fantasy prospect.
73	James McDonald	SP	23.8	LAD	AA	Good K rate but HR rate makes me worry.
74	Ben Revere	OF	20.3	MIN	A	Hitting .394 with 31 SBs in just 259 ABs.
75	Jake McGee	SP	22	TB	AA	Tommy John!
76	Tim Beckham	SS	18.5	TB	R	He is a long way off but has the tools.
77	Steve Evarts	SP	20.8	ATL	R	I love this kid if he can stay healthy.
78	Aaron Thompson	SP	21.4	FLA	AA	His a groundball pitcher but his control is hurting him 27 BB in 50.2 IP.
79	Jaime Garcia	SP	22.1	STL	MLB	Has been called up. Groundball pitcher who gets K's. Should help in '09.
80	Everth Cabrera	2B	21.7	COL	A	58 SBs in 90 games gets him on the list.
81	Nick Adenhart	SP	21.9	LAA	AAA	Needs a spot in the rotation.
82	Reid Brignac	SS	22.6	TB	AA	His bat probably can't make him big league regular now. Could still develop more.
83	Brett Cecil	SP	22.1	TOR	AA	Great K/9 rate; making a good transition from RP to SP. DitR
84	Kevin Mulvey	SP	23.2	MIN	AAA	Has given up 10 HR in 93.2 IP could be a solid 4-5 starter.
85	Gorkys Hernandez	OF	20.9	ATL	A+	Has some serious speed and his bat should develop decent enough pop for CF.
86	Tyler Robertson	SP	20.6	MIN	A+	Has the makings of an excellent fantasy starter with K totals.
87	Chris Volstad	SP	21.9	FLA	MLB	Good groundball pitcher but high WHIP and low Ks make me stay away.
88	Chris Parmelee	OF	20.4	MIN	A	Has really good power, but needs to improve BA; 52 BB gives me hope he will be special.
89	Scott Elbert	SP	23	LAD	AA	Keep your eye on him as he works his way back from shoulder surgery.
90	Homer Bailey	SP	22.3	CIN	MLB	Needs to improve BA against and prove '07 can be blamed on injury.
91	Hank Conger	C	20.5	LAA	A	Love catchers with this much offensive upside.
92	James Simmons	SP	21.8	OAK	AA	Low BBs and good K rate has him looking like a good fantasy rotation filler.
93	Matt Latos	SP	20.6	SD	A	His strikeout potential has him here.
94	Angel Salome	C	22.2	MIL	AA	He gets no love. That BA for a catcher should get him some props.
95	Nick Weglarz	OF	20.6	CLE	A+	His power potential and the fact that he walks a lot get me to pay attention.
96	Deolis Guerra	SP	19.3	MIN	A+	Ton of upside doesn't equal fantasy stud.
97	Ryan Kalish	OF	20.4	BOS	A	In case Boston's minor league system was missing Ellsbury; he could fill that void.
98	Lou Marson	C	22.1	PHI	AA	A good contact hitter and should develop more power.
99	Michael Inoa	SP	16.9	OAK		6' 7" man-child can't wait to see if he lives up to the hype.
100	Josh Vitters	3B	18.9	CHC	GCL	Those wood bats can be problem.
101	Tim Alderson	SP	19.8	SF	A+	ERA of 3.24 in the CAL league makes me think he may be too low on this list.
102	Cole Rohrbough	SP	21.2	ATL	A	Ks get him on the list, control may take him off.
103	J.P. Arencibia	C	22.6	TOR	AA	He can hit and that's what we need out of a fantasy catcher.
104	Scott Campbell	2B	23.9	TOR	AA	He just keeps hitting.
105	Aaron Poreda	SP	21.8	CHW	AA	Could end up a solid fantasy starter.
106	Anthony Swarzak	SP	22.9	MIN	AA	Needs time to get his stuff together; league is hitting .306 off him this year.
107	Craig Italiano	SP	22	OAK	A+	Cal league is blowing him up right now. His 88 Ks in 80.1 IP this year help a ton.
108	Neil Walker	3B	22.9	PIT	AAA	Not sure if he is the hitter everyone thought he was.
109	Wade Davis	SP	22.9	TB	AA	Needs to get better if he wants to find a rotation spot for the Rays.
110	Justin Jackson	SS	19.6	TOR	A	He is starting to find his stroke.
111	Kasey Kiker	SP	20.7	TEX	A	Giving up too many HRs to be pitching in Texas.
112	Blake Beavan	SP	19.5	TEX	A	At 6'7" and only 12 BB in 80.2 IP he is going to be watched closely.
113	Wes Hodges	3B	23.9	CLE	AA	Is quickly becoming a good fantasy prospect.
114	Jeffrey Locke	SP	20.7	ATL	A	He keeps the BBs down and has a good 1.82 GO/AO.
115	Carlos Triunfel	SS	18.4	SEA	A+	Still has time to develop into a useful fantasy player but its not showing yet.
116	Emilo Bonifacio	2B	23.3	ARI	AAA	Will only help in Roto Leagues that value SBs high.
117	Collin Balester	SP	22.2	WAS	MLB	Could end up being an average fantasy starter.
118	Luke Hughes	3B	24	MIN	AA	You are going to start hearing more and more about him.
119	Jose Martinez	OF	20	CHW	A	He reminds me of Alex Rios.
120	Kyle Ginley	SP	21.9	TOR	A+	Decent K rate should keep him on this list.
121	Matt Harrison	LHP	23	TEX	AA	Will end up a two-start fantasy option in his prime.
122	Tyler Colvin	OF	22.9	CHC	AA	The power potential is there and his BB rate is headed in the right direction.
123	Kevin Ahrens	3B	19.3	TOR	A	Young hitter with some pop; 19 2Bs in 328 Abs, but also has 90 Ks.
124	Roger Bernadina	OF	24.1	WAS	AAA	May get another shot this year.
125	Ross Detwiler	SP	22.4	WAS	MLB	He has good stuff; just hasn't put it together.
126	Joe Savery	SP	22.8	PHI	A+	Still learning how to pitch and seems to be getting better every time he goes out.
127	Cody Johnson	OF	20	ATL	A	16 HR, 19 2B, and 138 K in 343 ABs.
128	Chris Nelson	SS	22.9	COL	A+	He is struggling sent back down to A+.
129	Taylor Teagarden	C	24.6	TEX	AA	Good defense but needs to show the offense at the higher levels.
130	Chris Mason	SP	24.1	TB	AAA	Has given up 18 HR in 89 IP.
131	Esmailyn Gonzalez	SS	18.9	WAS	GCL	Raw and has a long way to the Majors, but there is talent.
132	Jeremy Jeffress	SP	20.9	MIL	A+	62 IP and 86 Ks get him here.
133	Nick Noonan	2B	19.3	SF	A	Looking like a good 2B fantasy prospect.
134	Ryan Reid	RP	23.3	TB	AA	Rays future closer?
135	Omar Poveda	SP	20.9	TEX	A+	Shows some promise and the Cal League makes a lot of pitchers look bad.
136	Michael Main	SP	19.6	TEX	A	Is young but has talent.
137	Eric Hurley	SP	22.9	TEX	MLB	His HR rate is going to catch up to him sooner or later.
138	Eddie Kunz	RP	22	NYM	AA	Mets closer of the future?.
139	Oscar Tejeda	SS	18.6	BOS	A	Lots of talent but needs time to put it together.
140	Wilmer Font	SP	18.2	TEX	R	I like his Ks, have to see if he can pitch.
141	Trevor Crowe	OF	24.7	CLE	AA	He is starting to come around.
142	Daniel Cortes	SP	21.4	KC	AA	He is pitching OK for Double-A.
143	Brad Lincoln	SP	23.2	PIT	A	Trying to comeback from Tommy John surgery.
144	Pedro Alvarez	3B	21.5	PIT	COL	If the Pirates can sign him, he may not be in the minors long.
145	Clayton Tanner	SP	20.7	SF	A	Cal league is tough on pitchers.
146	Cedric Hunter	OF	20.4	SD	A+	Showing good speed and good 2Bs (24) for a 20 year old.
147	Oswaldo Sosa	SP	22.9	MIN	AA	Struggling at higher levels; best hope would be a two start filler.
148	Andrew Brackman	SP	22.7	NYY	NCAA	Will need to get past Tommy John Surgery but had talent.
149	Tony Thomas	2B	22.1	CHC	A+	22 doubles and 16 SBs get him here the question is can he stay.
150	Tyler Herron	RHP	22	STL	AA	Needs to keep the ball in the yard.
151	Justin Smoak	1B	21.7	TEX	COL	Maybe the best bat in the 2008 draft.
152	Kyle Lotzkar	RHP	18.8	CIN	A	Outstanding K rate.
153	Jon Niese	LHP	21.8	NYM	AA	Solid starter.
154	Alan Horne	RHP	25.6	NYY	AAA	Can't stay healthy.
155	Greg Golson	OF	22.9	PHI	AA	Think Michael Bourn part deux.
156	Che-Hsuan Lin	OF	19.9	BOS	A	Showed well at 2008 Futures Game.
157	Drew Stubbs	CF	23.8	CIN	A	He has some speed.
158	Max Sapp	C	20.5	HOU	A	Is struggling with the bat; may never turn into a full-time catcher.
159	Bill Rowell	3B	19.9	BAL	A	Has not lived up to the hype, yet.
160	Jack Egbert	RHP	25.2	CHW	AAA	He is looking like he will be just an average SP.
161	Colton Willems	RHP	20	WAS	A	He is young but has a chance to be a no. 3 starter.
162	Jon Still	C	23.7	BOS	A+	Good power but is old for his level.
163	Peter Kozma	SS	20.3	STL	A	Needs to get his stick going if he is going to help a fantasy team.
164	Matthew Cusick	2B	22.3	HOU	A	He has a very interesting bat, he could make a big jump next year.
165	Corey Brown	OF	22.7	OAK	A+	His power comes at a cost. That is his BA.
166	Ian Gac	1B	23	TEX	A	He can hit the long ball; the question is if he can maintain his BA.
167	Kyle Blanks	1B	21.9	SD	AA	It may not be long before San Diego is going to have to find spot for him or trade him.
168	Brett Lawrie	C	18.5	MIL	HS	We will get to see him this summer for Team Canada.
169	Chad Huffman	OF	23.3	SD	AA	Looks to be a solid bat.
170	Lucas May	C	23.8	LAD	AA	Has some power but BA is around .250.
171	Aaron Hicks	OF	18.8	MIN	HS	This high schooler is starting off with a bang.
172	Zach Collier	OF	17.9	PHI	RK	Supposed to be raw, but has had a good start.
173	Justin Maxwell	OF	24.7	WAS	AA	Has power but not consistency.
174	Mike Daniel	OF	24	WAS	AA	Keeping an eye on him.
175	John Jason	C	24.9	TB	AA	62 BB and only 35 Ks.
176	Brett Wallace	3B	21.9	STL	A	Pure hitter with great plate discipline.
177	Shooter Hunt	SP	22	MIN	RK	Command was suppose to be a problem.
178	Mike Costanzo	3B	24.9	BAL	AAA	Another power guy but not the BA.
179	Matt Brown	3B	26	LAA	AAA	His minor league numbers this year make you drool. Maybe a AAAA player.
180	Freddy Sandoval	3B	109	LAA	AAA	BA is main category but could still develop 30+ HR power.
181	Zach Braddock	LHP	21	MIL	A+	K rate looks good needs to stay healthy.
182	Ben Snyder	LHP	23	SF	AA	Average at best.
183	Zachary McAllister	RHP	20.7	NYY	A+	Next highly touted Yankee pitching prospect and rightfully so.
184	Bryan Augenstein	RHP	22.1	ARI	A+	A very nice Groundball pitcher.
185	Drew Naylor	RHP	22.2	PHI	A+	Good K rate; has struggled a bit since promotion to A+.
186	Juan Francisco	3B	21.1	CIN	A+	He is becoming a more complete hitter.
187	Gerardo Parra	OF	21.2	ARI	A+	Speed is his main ability. Excellent Roto Prospect.
188	Joseph Dickerson	OF	21.8	KC	A+	10 triples and 24 SBs in 87 games makes him very interesting.
189	Buster Posey	C	21.4	SF	COL	Another possible fast track player.
190	Gordon Beckham	SS	21.9	CHW	COL	I like his stick.
191	Brian Matusz	LHP	21.5	BAL	COL	Unsigned.
192	Kyle Skipworth	C	18.4	FLA	HS	Needs a lot of time.
193	Eric Hosmer	1B	18.8	KC	HS	I want to see how he does with a wood bat.
194	Yonder Alonso	1B	21.3	CIN	COL	Unsigned.
195	Aaron Crow	RHP	21.7	WAS	COL	Unsigned.
196	Jason Castro	C	21.1	HOU	COL	I really think he is going to be a good fantasy catcher.
197	Jemile Weeks	2B	21.5	OAK	COL	Is a good table setter; I liked him more before Cardenas came to Oakland.
198	Ethan Martin	RHP	19.2	LAD	HS	Unsigned.
199	Josh Fields	RHP	23	SEA	COL	Can't wait to see him pitch in the minors.
200	Ike Davis	OF	21.4	NYM	SS	Looking to be the future in RF for the Mets.

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