Dr. Giganto

In his first year at Baseball Prospectus, Kevin Goldstein combined his eye for talent, his broad network of sources and his unique blend of skills analysis and performance analysis to bring minor-league coverage to BP. Now, he synthesizes that information into a complete ranking of the top 100 prospects in the game.

1. Alex Gordon, 3B, Royals, 23
2. Philip Hughes, RHP, Yankees, 21
3. Delmon Young, OF, Devil Rays, 21
4. Homer Bailey, RHP, Reds, 21
5. Brandon Wood, SS, Angels, 22
6. Tim Lincecum, RHP, Giants, 23
7. Cameron Maybin, OF, Tigers, 20
8. Chris Young, OF, Diamondbacks, 23
9. Jay Bruce, OF, Reds, 20
10. Evan Longoria, 3B, Devil Rays, 21
11. Reid Brignac, SS, Devil Rays, 21
12. Ryan Braun, 3B, Brewers, 23
13. Matt Garza, RHP, Twins, 23
14. Yovani Gallardo, RHP, Brewers, 21
15. Andrew McCutchen, OF, Pirates, 20
16. Clayton Kershaw, LHP, Dodgers, 19
17. Andrew Miller, LHP, Tigers, 22
18. Fernando Martinez, OF, Mets, 18
19. Adam Miller, RHP, Indians, 22
20. Andy LaRoche, 3B, Dodgers, 23
21. Billy Butler, OF, Royals, 21
22. Jose Tabata, OF, Yankees, 18
23. Luke Hochevar, RHP, Royals, 23
24. Troy Tulowitzki, SS, Rockies, 22
25. Jeff Niemann, RHP, Devil Rays, 24
26. Philip Humber, RHP, Mets, 24
27. Brandon Erbe, RHP, Orioles, 19
28. Nick Adenhart, RHP, Angels, 21
29. Justin Upton, OF, Diamondbacks, 19
30. Mike Pelfrey, RHP, Mets, 23
31. Carlos Gonzalez, OF, Diamondbacks, 21
32. Scott Elbert, LHP, Dodgers, 21
33. Franklin Morales, LHP, Rockies, 21
34. Carlos Gomez, OF, Mets, 21
35. Chuck Lofgren, LHP, Indians, 22
36. Donald Veal, LHP, Cubs, 22
37. Carlos Carrasco, RHP, Phillies, 20
38. Eric Hurley, RHP, Rangers, 21
39. Dexter Fowler, OF, Rockies, 21
40. Travis Snider, OF, Blue Jays, 19
41. Clay Buchholz, RHP, Red Sox, 22
42. Felix Pie, OF, Cubs, 22
43. Adam Lind, OF, Blue Jays, 23
44. Adam Jones, OF, Mariners, 21
45. Jacob McGee, LHP, Devil Rays, 20
46. Jason Hirsh, RHP, Rockies, 25
47. Hunter Pence, OF, Astros, 24
48. Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, Red Sox, 23
49. Chris Iannetta, C, Rockies, 24
50. Colby Rasmus, OF, Cardinals, 20
51. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C, Braves, 22
52. Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B, Padres, 25
53. Joey Votto, 1B, Reds, 23
54. James Loney, 1B/OF, Dodgers, 23
55. Billy Rowell, 3B, Orioles, 18
56. Joba Chamberlain, RHP, Yankees, 21
57. Troy Patton, LHP, Astros, 21
58. John Danks, LHP, White Sox, 22
59. Jeff Clement, C, Mariners, 24
60. Trevor Crowe, OF, Indians, 23
61. Edinson Volquez, RHP, Rangers, 23
62. Daric Barton, 1B, Athletics, 21
63. Sean West, RHP, Marlins, 21
64. Angel Villalona, 3B, Giants, 16
65. Humberto Sanchez, RHP, Yankees, 24
66. Ubaldo Jimenez, RHP, Rockies, 23
67. Travis Buck, OF, Athletics, 23
68. Ryan Tucker, RHP, Marlins, 20
69. Ryan Sweeney, OF, White Sox, 22
70. Ian Stewart, 3B, Rockies, 22
71. Christopher Volstad, RHP, Marlins, 20
72. Josh Fields, 3B, White Sox, 24
73. Jonathan Sanchez, LHP, Giants, 24
74. Brandon Morrow, RHP, Mariners, 22
75. William Inman, RHP, Brewers, 20
76. Miguel Montero, C, Diamondbacks, 23
77. Wade Davis, RHP, Devil Rays, 21
78. Erick Aybar, SS, Angels, 23
79. Matt Harrison, RHP, Braves, 21
80. Brent Lillibridge, SS, Braves, 23
81. Glenn Perkins, LHP, Twins, 24
82. Sean Gallagher, RHP, Cubs, 21
83. Brad Lincoln, RHP, Pirates, 22
84. Kevin Slowey, RHP, Twins, 23
85. Sean Rodriguez, SS, Angels, 22
86. Michael Bowden, RHP, Red Sox, 20
87. Jeremy Jeffress, RHP, Brewers, 19
88. Hank Conger, C, Angels, 19
89. Cesar Carillo, RHP, Padres, 23
90. Chris Parmelee, OF, Twins, 19
91. Alberto Callaspo, 2B, Diamondbacks, 24
92. Dellin Betances, RHP, Yankees, 19
93. Christopher Marrero, OF, Nationals, 18
94. Brett Sinkbeil, RHP, Marlins, 22
95. Cedric Hunter, OF, Padres, 19
96. Pedro Beato, RHP, Orioles, 20
97. Javier Herrera, OF, Athletics, 22
98. Neftali Feliz, RHP, Braves, 19
99. Kyle Drabek, RHP, Phillies, 19
100. Elijah Dukes, OF, Devil Rays, 23
TEN WHO JUST BARELY MISSED THE CUT Brian Barton, OF, Indians, 25
Alexi Casilla, INF, Twins, 22
Tyler Clippard, RHP, Yankees, 22
Chris Lubanski, OF, Royals, 22
Eric Patterson, 2B, Cubs, 24
Dustin Pedroia, 2B, Red Sox, 23
Radhames Liz, RHP, Orioles, 24
Drew Stubbs, OF, Reds, 22
Kurt Suzuki, C, Athletics, 23
Neil Walker, C, Pirates, 21


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As a Yankees fan, I'm EXTREMELY pleased to see Philip Hughes up that high. I have very high hopes for him, and most people think he'll make his way into the rotation this season. His numbers in theminors have been absolutely disgusting (in a good way, of course). I also like the fact that the Yankees have 4 pitchers on this list, and one more who just missed the cut. Putching has been the chilles heel in recent years. It's nice to see they have so many promising young prospects.

I also always get a chuckle when I read about "Evan Longoria". I just keep picturing a 5-foot tall Latina playing third base...