Top 100 prospects

[Greenville Drive]

I could take a little more time and go through this myself, but what fun would that be. Below is Baseball America's Top 100 prospects list for 2012. It is one of several lists out there, but since it is the one most often referenced by the masses, we will use it for our findings.

Since we have 20 teams in this league, theoretically every team should have 5 prospects from this list if we all draft well and don't trade them. Well I am exhibit A because I only have 1 because of my continous trades while others may have 10 or more.

Please list the guys from your team that are on this list:

Rk. Player Pos., Team
1 Bryce Harper of, Nationals
2 Matt Moore lhp, Rays
3 Mike Trout of, Angels
4 Yu Darvish rhp, Rangers
5 Julio Teheran rhp, Braves
6 Jesus Montero c, Mariners
7 Jurickson Profar ss, Rangers
8 Shelby Miller rhp, Cardinals
9 Trevor Bauer rhp, Diamondbacks
10 Dylan Bundy rhp, Orioles
11 Manny Machado ss, Orioles
12 Gerrit Cole rhp, Pirates
13 Tyler Skaggs lhp, Diamondback
14 Yoenis Cespedes of, Athletics
15 Jameson Taillon rhp, Pirates
16 Devin Mesoraco c, Reds
17 Travis d'Arnaud c, Blue Jays
18 Miguel Sano 3b/ss, Twins
19 Anthony Rendon 3b, Nationals
20 Taijuan Walker rhp, Mariners
21 Danny Hultzen lhp, Mariners
22 Jacob Turner rhp, Tigers
23 Mike Montgomery lhp, Royals
24 Bubba Starling of, Royals
25 Archie Bradley rhp, Diamondbacks
26 Jarrod Parker rhp, Athletics
27 Carlos Martinez rhp, Cardinals
28 Wil Myers of, Royals
29 Manny Banuelos lhp, Yankees
30 Drew Pomeranz lhp, Rockies
31 Martin Perez lhp, Rangers
32 Brett Jackson of, Cubs
33 Yonder Alonso of/1b, Padres
34 Jonathan Singleton 1b/of, Astros
35 Zack Wheeler rhp, Mets
36 Brad Peacock rhp, Athletics
37 Francisco Lindor ss, Indians
38 Gary Brown of, Giants
39 Anthony Gose of, Blue Jays
40 Arodys Vizcaino rhp, Braves
41 Christian Yelich of, Marlins
42 Nolan Arenado 3b, Rockies
43 Mike Olt 3b, Rangers
44 Hak-Ju Lee ss, Rays
45 Nick Castellanos 3b, Tigers
46 Randall Delgado rhp, Braves
47 Anthony Rizzo 1b, Cubs
48 Billy Hamilton ss, Reds
49 Rymer Liriano of, Padres
50 Jarred Cosart rhp, Astros
51 Will Middlebrooks 3b, Red Sox
52 James Paxton lhp, Mariners
53 Yasmani Grandal c, Padres
54 Matt Harvey rhp, Mets
55 Jean Segura ss, Angels
56 Wily Peralta rhp, Brewers
57 A.J. Cole rhp, Athletics
58 Xander Bogaerts ss, Red Sox
59 George Springer of, Astros
60 Josh Bell of, Pirates
61 Javier Baez ss, Cubs
62 Zach Lee rhp, Dodgers
63 Dellin Betances rhp, Yankees
64 Matt Szczur of, Cubs
65 Sonny Gray rhp, Athletics
66 Addison Reed rhp, White Sox
67 Jake Marisnick of, Blue Jays
68 Jake Odorizzi rhp, Royals
69 Trevor May rhp, Phillies
70 Taylor Jungmann rhp, Brewers
71 Jed Bradley lhp, Brewers
72 Blake Swihart c, Red Sox
73 Starling Marte of, Pirates
74 Oscar Taveras of, Cardinals
75 Zack Cozart ss, Reds
76 Casey Kelly rhp, Padres
77 Nick Franklin ss/2b, Mariners
78 Cory Spangenberg 2b, Padres
79 Leonys Martin of, Rangers
80 Michael Choice of, Athletics
81 Gary Sanchez c, Yankees
82 Jonathan Schoop inf, Orioles
83 Garrett Richards rhp, Angels
84 Cheslor Cuthbert 3b, Royals
85 Mason Williams of, Yankees
86 Chad Bettis rhp, Rockies
87 Wilin Rosario c, Rockies
88 Zack Cox 3b, Cardinals
89 Chris Archer rhp, Rays
90 Taylor Guerrieri rhp, Rays
91 Daniel Norris lhp, Blue Jays
92 Andrelton Simmons ss, Braves
93 Kolten Wong 2b, Cardinals
94 Tyrell Jenkins rhp, Cardinals
95 Allen Webster rhp, Dodgers
96 Nate Eovaldi rhp, Dodgers
97 Matt Davidson 3b/1b, Diamondbacks
98 Jedd Gyorko 3b, Padres
99 Joe Benson of, Twins
100 Christian Villanueva 3b, Rangers

[Greenville Drive]

Drive Top 100 prospect:

#78-Cory Spangenberg 2B SD

[Greenville Drive]

OPEN_Fat Drunks Top 100 prospects:

#35--Zack Wheeler
#93--Kolten Wong

[cubbalonians]

I have 6 but none real high
22 Turner
42 Arenado
52 Paxton
72 Swihart
81 Sanchez
88 Cox

[Boulder Ball Busters]

I only have 12....bet I have more next year from risers in my minors;

19 Anthony Rendon 3b, Nationals
29 Manny Banuelos lhp, Yankees
43 Mike Olt 3b, Rangers
49 Rymer Liriano of, Padres
55 Jean Segura ss, Angels
59 George Springer of, Astros
61 Javier Baez ss, Cubs
63 Dellin Betances rhp, Yankees
68 Jake Odorizzi rhp, Royals
69 Trevor May rhp, Phillies
73 Starling Marte of, Pirates
77 Nick Franklin ss/2b, Mariners

[Greenville Drive]

Feb 29, 2012 13:37:07 GMT -5 Boulder Ball Busters said:

I only have 12....bet I have more next year from risers in my minors

Or from the motherlode you get from trading Johan and Peavy.

[Boulder Ball Busters]

That sure has been playing on my mind...go Johan and his rehab and go Peavy to be a Cy Young candidate this year!

[mashers]

Only 4 here:
18 Miguel Sano 3b/ss, Twins
44 Hak-Ju Lee ss, Rays
45 Nick Castellanos 3b, Tigers
54 Matt Harvey rhp, Mets

[Greenville Drive]

Feb 29, 2012 15:38:58 GMT -5 @mashers said:

Only 4 here:

Fewer Tommy John surgeries to cry over that way.

[DC Vipers]

I think I have 8. I aspire to some day have a minor league system like Boulder

8 Shelby Miller rhp, Cardinals
24 Bubba Starling of, Royals
32 Brett Jackson of, Cubs
36 Brad Peacock rhp, Athletics
41 Christian Yelich of, Marlins
58 Xander Bogaerts ss, Red Sox
82 Jonathan Schoop inf, Orioles
97 Matt Davidson 3b/1b, Diamondbacks

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Currently have these 3:

17 Travis D'Arnaud
62 Zach Lee
89 Chris Archer

[Toronto Northmen]

I have 7

13 Tyler Skaggs lhp, Diamondback
15 Jameson Taillon rhp, Pirates
21 Danny Hultzen lhp, Mariners
34 Jonathan Singleton 1b/of, Astros
39 Anthony Gose of, Blue Jays
53 Yasmani Grandal c, Padres
74 Oscar Taveras of, Cardinals

[Ohio Spiders]

I think I have 6.

1. Bryce Harper, OF, WAS
40. Arodys Vizcaino rhp, Braves
46. Randall Delgado rhp, Braves
48. Billy Hamilton ss, Reds
71. Jed Bradley lhp, Brewers
84. Cheslor Cuthbert 3b, Royals

[Deleted]

I have 7.

7 Jurickson Profar ss, Rangers
9 Trevor Bauer rhp, Diamondbacks
31 Martin Perez lhp, Rangers
50 Jarred Cosart rhp, Astros
87 Wilin Rosario c, Rockies
96 Nate Eovaldi rhp, Dodgers
99 Joe Benson of, Twins

Other prospects that appeared on Keith Laws: Joe Ross RHP, Padres, Eddie Rosario OF, Twins

[Boulder Ball Busters]

Update after recent trade...need to restock after drafts ;

I only have 9 now....bet I have more next year from risers in my minors;

19 Anthony Rendon 3b, Nationals
29 Manny Banuelos lhp, Yankees
43 Mike Olt 3b, Rangers
49 Rymer Liriano of, Padres
55 Jean Segura ss, Angels
59 George Springer of, Astros
61 Javier Baez ss, Cubs
63 Dellin Betances rhp, Yankees
73 Starling Marte of, Pirates

[DC Vipers]

Jake Odorizzi, Trevor May, Nick Franklin, and Andrelton Simmons wouldn't be of any help to you in 3-4 years anyway

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Feb 29, 2012 17:36:31 GMT -5 DC Vipers said:

I think I have 8. I aspire to some day have a minor league system like Boulder

8 Shelby Miller rhp, Cardinals
24 Bubba Starling of, Royals
32 Brett Jackson of, Cubs
36 Brad Peacock rhp, Athletics
41 Christian Yelich of, Marlins
58 Xander Bogaerts ss, Red Sox
82 Jonathan Schoop inf, Orioles
97 Matt Davidson 3b/1b, Diamondbacks

You do, after BBB traded with the original Nutcracker

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Reds BA top 100 list (Blackie's Future Trade Block):
16 Devin Mesoraco C, Reds
20 Tijuan Walker RHP, Sea
25 Archie Bradley RHP, Ariz
68 Jake Odororizzi RHP, KC
69 Trevor May RHP, Philly
77 Nick Franklin SS/2b, Sea
90 Taylor Guerreri RHP, TB
92 Andrelton Simmons SS, Atl
Mid-season BA top 100 hopefuls:
Edward Solcedo ss/Atl, Ryan Lavarnway c/dh Bos, Eddie Rosario of/2b Minn, Bryce Brentz of Bos, Chris Reed p/LAD

[Boulder Ball Busters]

Sickels Mid-Season Top 120 Prospects---how many do you have?


1) Jurickson Profar, SS, Texas Rangers (previously #5)
2) Wil Myers, OF, Kansas City Royals (previously #14)
3) Trevor Bauer, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks (previously #7)
4) Dylan Bundy, RHP, Baltimore Orioles (previously #19)
5) Taijuan Walker, RHP, Seattle Mariners (previously #15)

6) Gerrit Cole, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (11)
7) Danny Hultzen, LHP, Seattle Mariners (25)
8) Manny Machado, SS, Baltimore Orioles (8)
9) Oscar Taveras, OF, St. Louis Cardinals (62)
10) Jameson Taillon, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (16)

11) Xander Bogaerts, SS, Boston Red Sox (30)
12) Miguel Sano, 3B, Minnesota Twins (31)
13) Zack Wheeler, RHP, New York Mets (36)
14) Andrelton Simmons, SS, Atlanta Braves (76)
15) Billy Hamilton, SS, Cincinnati Reds (57)

16) Nick Franklin, SS, Seattle Mariners (63)
17) Drew Pomeranz, LHP, Colorado Rockies (21)
18) Travis D'Arnaud, C, Toronto Blue Jays (26)
19) Nick Castellanos, 3B, Detroit Tigers (59)
20) Tyler Skaggs, LHP, Arizona Diamondbacks (23)

21) Jacob Turner, RHP, Detroit Tigers (18)
22) Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Chicago Cubs (37)
23) Yasmani Grandal, C, San Diego Padres (42)
24) Carlos Martinez, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals (33)
25) Francisco Lindor, SS, Cleveland Indians (46)

26) Christian Yelich, OF, Miami Marlins (34)
27) Jake Odorizzi, RHP, Kansas City Royals (60)
28) Julio Teheran, RHP, Atlanta Braves (10)
29) Kolten Wong, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals (56)
30) Nolan Arenado, 3B, Colorado Rockies (13)

31) Gary Sanchez, C, New York Yankees (61)
32) Matt Harvey, RHP, New York Mets (35)
33) Archie Bradley, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks (24)
34) Anthony Rendon, 3B, Washington Nationals (20)
35) Shelby Miller, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals (6)

36) Jackie Bradley, OF, Boston Red Sox
37) Mason Williams, OF, New York Yankees (92)
38) Mike Olt, 3B, Texas Rangers (65)
39) Jose Fernandez, RHP, Miami Marlins (previously Honorable Mention)
40) Noah Syndergaard, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays (67)

41) Matt Barnes, RHP, Boston Red Sox (74)
42) Zach Lee, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers (75)
43) Javier Baez, SS-3B, Chicago Cubs (109)
44) Bubba Starling, OF, Kansas City Royals (38)
45) Justin Nicolino, LHP, Toronto Blue Jays (68)

46) Eddie Rosario, 2B-OF, Minnesota Twins (90)
47) Jonathan Singleton, 1B, Houston Astros (47)
48) Taylor Guerrieri, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays (107)
49) Aaron Sanchez, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays
50) Jedd Gyorko, 3B, San Diego Padres (50)

51) Anthony Gose, OF, Toronto Blue Jays (51)
52) Rymer Liriano, OF, San Diego Padres (54)
53) George Springer, OF, Houston Astros (55)
54) Jesse Biddle, LHP, Philadelphia Phillies (71)
55) Brett Jackson, OF, Chicago Cubs (27)

56) Trevor May, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies (40)
57) James Paxton, LHP, Seattle Mariners (29)
58) Garrett Richards, RHP, Los Angeles Angels (96)
59) Ryan Lavarnway, C, Boston Red Sox up (97)
60) Trevor Story, SS, Colorado Rockies up some (99)

61) Daniel Corcino, RHP, Cincinnati Reds (120)
62) Derek Norris, C, Oakland Athletics (88)
63) Robert Stephenson, RHP, Cincinnati Reds (HM)
64) Oswaldo Arcia, OF, Minnesota Twins (91)
65) Brian Goodwin, OF, Washington Nationals (HM)

66) Luis Heredia, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates
67) Tyler Austin, OF, New York Yankees
68) Gary Brown, OF, San Francisco Giants (43)
69) Jake Marisnick, OF, Toronto Blue Jays (48)
70) Starling Marte, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (64)

71) Daniel Norris, LHP, Toronto Blue Jays (70)
72) Leonys Martin, OF, Texas Rangers (116)
73) Josh Bell, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (49)
74) Alex Meyer, RHP, Nationals (HM)
75) Rougned Odor, SS, Texas Rangers (HM)

76) Wilmer Flores, 3B, New York Mets (HM)
77) Alen Hanson, 2B, Pittsburgh Pirates
78) Jean Segura, INF, Los Angeles Angels (66)
79) Hak-Ju Lee, SS, Tampa Bay Rays (58)
80) Jarred Cosart, RHP, Houston Astros (108)

81) Chris Archer, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays
82) Manny Banuelos, LHP, New York Yankees (45)
83) Miles Head, 1B, Oakland Athletics
84) Cody Buckel, RHP, Texas Rangers (HM)
85) Martin Perez, LHP, Texas Rangers (83)

86) A.J. Cole, RHP, Oakland Athletics (52)
87) Michael Choice, OF, Oakland Athletics (53)
88) Tyrell Jenkins, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals (69)
89) Trevor Rosenthal, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals (HM)
90) Blake Swihart, C, Boston Red Sox

91) Brad Miller, SS, Seattle Mariners
92) Jonathan Schoop, SS, Baltimore Orioles (77)
93) Kaleb Cowart, 3B, Los Angeles Angels
94) Tony Cingrani, LHP, Cincinnati Reds
95) Jorge Bonifacio, OF, Kansas City Royals

96) Brandon Nimmo, OF, New York Mets (93)
97) Yordano Ventura, RHP, Kansas City Royals
98) Jeurys Familia, RHP, New York Mets (95)
99) Kyle Crick, RHP, San Francisco Giants
100) Matt Adams, 1B, St. Louis Cardinals (110)

101) Cheslor Cuthbert, 3B, Kansas City Royals (39)
102) Robbie Erlin, LHP, San Diego Padres (79)
103) Joe Wieland, RHP, San Diego Padres (81)
104) Mikie Mahtook, OF, Tampa Bay Rays (94)
105) Brandon Jacobs, OF, Boston Red Sox (89)

106) Brad Peacock, RHP, Oakland Athletics (84)
107) Tyler Thornburg, RHP, Milwaukee Brewers (104)
108) Marcell Ozuna, OF, Miami Marlins (HM)
109) David Holmberg, LHP, Arizona Diamondbacks
110) Austin Hedges, C, San Diego Padres

111) Victor Sanchez, RHP, Seattle Mariners
112) Adam Conley, LHP, Miami Marlins
113) Chris Owings, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks
114) Kyle Lotzkar, RHP, Cincinnati Reds
115) Chris Reed, LHP, Los Angeles Dodgers

116) J.R. Graham, RHP, Atlanta Braves
117) Wil Swanner, C, Colorado Rockies
118) C.J. Cron, 1B, Los Angeles Angels
119) Henry Owens, LHP, Boston Red Sox
120) Elier Hernandez, OF, Kansas City Royals

[Boulder Ball Busters]

BBB has;

25) Francisco Lindor, SS, Cleveland Indians (46)
34) Anthony Rendon, 3B, Washington Nationals (20)
38) Mike Olt, 3B, Texas Rangers (65)
43) Javier Baez, SS-3B, Chicago Cubs (109)
52) Rymer Liriano, OF, San Diego Padres (54)
53) George Springer, OF, Houston Astros (55)
58) Garrett Richards, RHP, Los Angeles Angels (96)
65) Brian Goodwin, OF, Washington Nationals (HM)
66) Luis Heredia, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates
70) Starling Marte, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (64)
78) Jean Segura, INF, Los Angeles Angels (66)
83) Miles Head, 1B, Oakland Athletics
95) Jorge Bonifacio, OF, Kansas City Royals
104) Mikie Mahtook, OF, Tampa Bay Rays (94)
108) Marcell Ozuna, OF, Miami Marlins (HM)
116) J.R. Graham, RHP, Atlanta Braves
120) Elier Hernandez, OF, Kansas City Royals

17 total

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Jul 2, 2012 11:53:27 GMT -5 Boulder Ball Busters said:

BBB has;

34) Anthony Rendon, 3B, Washington Nationals (20)
38) Mike Olt, 3B, Texas Rangers (65)
43) Javier Baez, SS-3B, Chicago Cubs (109)
52) Rymer Liriano, OF, San Diego Padres (54)
53) George Springer, OF, Houston Astros (55)
58) Garrett Richards, RHP, Los Angeles Angels (96)
65) Brian Goodwin, OF, Washington Nationals (HM)
66) Luis Heredia, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates
70) Starling Marte, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (64)
78) Jean Segura, INF, Los Angeles Angels (66)
83) Miles Head, 1B, Oakland Athletics
95) Jorge Bonifacio, OF, Kansas City Royals
104) Mikie Mahtook, OF, Tampa Bay Rays (94)
108) Marcell Ozuna, OF, Miami Marlins (HM)
116) J.R. Graham, RHP, Atlanta Braves
120) Elier Hernandez, OF, Kansas City Royals

16 total

Nice list if you like low end prospects

[Deleted]

This might sting a little BBB:
Blackie's Reds Sickels list
5) Taijuan Walker (15)
14) Andrelton Simmons (76) Thanks BBB
16) Nick Franklin (63) Thanks BBB
27) Jake Odorizzi (60) Thanks BBB
33) Archie Bradley (24)
46) Eddie Rosarrio (90)
48) Taylor Guerrieri (107)
56) Trevor May (40) Thanks BBB
59) Ryan Lavarnway (97)
115) Chris Reed
Also red-shirting Devin Mesoraco to maximize trade and/or contract value.
It's always better to be hammer instead of the nail.

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Jul 2, 2012 19:28:48 GMT -5 Boulder Ball Busters said:

all depends on how I do with all the picks this year i got from you

Key words "this year". Maybe if it was "last year's draft"? I don't think the top 4 overall picks in this draft will 14,16,27,56 according to BA & Sickels chats.

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Mar 28, 2012 13:41:28 GMT -5 DC Vipers said:

Jake Odorizzi, Trevor May, Nick Franklin, and Andrelton Simmons wouldn't be of any help to you in 3-4 years anyway

Glad it was only 3-4 months away!

[Boulder Ball Busters]

We shall see...i bet between flipping and picks I actually do, I turn out better with my end than yours

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Jul 2, 2012 20:18:08 GMT -5 Boulder Ball Busters said:

We shall see...i bet between flipping and picks I actually do, I turn out better with my end than yours

You are not a good gambler then! You broke it off in plenty, it was time you got yours. Just glad it was me.

[Boulder Ball Busters]

I reviewed the trade with a 40oz in hand to mellow my views and I have to say that i wouldn;t do it again. I still have time to flip/draft my way to break even or even ahead and it will be years until we know but I wouldn;t take the gamble again

This is the trade if others are reading and wondering;

3/27/12
BBB Trades;
SP: Jake Odorizzi (KC)
SP: Trevor May (PHI)
Nick Franklin, SS (SEA)
Andrelton Simmons, SS (Atl)
RP: Andrew Cashner $600,000 y2y2

Blackie Trades;
2012 FYPD pick 1.18
2012 FYPD pick 2.18
2012 FYPD 3.18
2012 FYPD 2nd Round supplemental pick for Youkilis
2012 FYPD 2nd Round supplemental pick for Choo
2012 FYPD 2nd Round supplemental pick for Carpenter
2012 MLFAD pick 1.3
2012 MLFAD pick 2.3
SS: Luis Sardinas (Rangers)
SP: Barret Loux (Rangers)
RP: Matt Bush (Rays)

I still think Simmons will be slightly above average hitting and above average defensively (he has been way above so far on offense), May has regressed some, Franklin is struggling at AAA badly but short set of numbers and Odo is doing better than ever with Cashner not being in my timeline so non-factor to me but did great in starts so far

Blackie does a good job of getting under GM's skin so i needed to drink in order to put those emotions behind....it will make me work even harder to draft winners to beat him in this trade

At least Blackie knows he can;t mine me any more for Top 100 prospects, right Blackie?

[Monterey Park Akai Ryu]

I have 9 from Sickes updated 120.

2) Wil Myers, OF, Kansas City Royals (previously #14)
4) Dylan Bundy, RHP, Baltimore Orioles (previously #19)
25) Francisco Lindor, SS, Cleveland Indians (46)
28) Julio Teheran, RHP, Atlanta Braves (10)
69) Jake Marisnick, OF, Toronto Blue Jays (48)
71) Daniel Norris, LHP, Toronto Blue Jays (70)
88) Tyrell Jenkins, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals (69)
99) Kyle Crick, RHP, San Francisco Giants
105) Brandon Jacobs, OF, Boston Red Sox (89)

I had 12 from the BA 100....

[Monterey Park Akai Ryu]

I have more top 10 prospects therefore I win!

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1) Jurickson Profar, SS, Texas Rangers (previously #5)
3) Trevor Bauer, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks (previously #7)
35) Shelby Miller, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals (6)
44) Bubba Starling, OF, Kansas City Royals (38)
76) Wilmer Flores, 3B, New York Mets (HM)
85) Martin Perez, LHP, Texas Rangers (83)
91) Brad Miller, SS, Seattle Mariners
111) Victor Sanchez, RHP, Seattle Mariners

Ouch.