Other Names to Know Outside the Top 50

Not every prospect is a future star, but that doesn’t mean they should be ignored.  Many useful prospects can fly under the radar because they lack the flash of better prospects.  By capping the rankings at 50 I had to leave many of these players off of my list.  This is not the best prospects … Read more

Asking For Your Mailbag Questions

Ranking season came all at once, and now we are in a little break before the season starts.  I also find myself traveling this week, so it is a perfect time for a mailbag.  I am going to try setting this up as a regular feature, but for now this is going to be more … Read more

Keith Law Ranks J.P. Crawford as #7 Prospect in Baseball (Nola #57)

A day after dubbing the Phillies the #25 farm system in baseball, Law ranked their top prospect #7.  Keith has always raved about Crawford, and his writeup does not deviate from that.  Law mentions his plus defense, his ability to make adjustments, and good swing.  Crawford was often mentioned as a toolsy player out of … Read more

MLB.com Ranks J.P. Crawford as #5 Shortstop Prospect

The rankings continue, this time it is shortstop prospects.  Phillies #1 prospect, J.P. Crawford comes in at #5 on the list.  Before you panic, here is the full list: Carlos Correa (Astros) Francisco Lindor (Indians) Addison Russell (Cubs) Corey Seager (Dodgers) J.P. Crawford (Phillies) Nick Gordon (Twins) Raul Adalberto Mondesi (Royals) Trea Turner (Padres Nationals) … Read more