H/W:  6-3  215 lb.     B/T:  R/R     DOB:  3/28/85

Tabbed by many as the Yankees' closer of the future, the former Arizona Wildcat did his part to confirm that honored distinction by breezing through three separate minor league stops from High-A Tampa to AAA Scranton-Wilkes Barre.  Melancon went 8-1 with a 2.27 ERA and 22 BB/89 K in 95 IP.  His fastball sits at 92-95 MPH and his hammer-like curveball is quite effective at inducing groundball outs (1.54/FO in '08).  Melancon has an intensely competitive demeanor on the mound which goes a long way towards intimidating hitters.  He is a hard worker on and off the field and has all of the intangibles to be a highly successful closer.  Team officials have been concerned about Melancon's strenuous delivery and continue to tinker with it to take some of the effort and stress out of it in order to diminish his risk of injuries in the future.  Mariano Rivera is on the finishing rounds of his legendary career and Melancon is the top candidate to fill a very big pair of shoes.

2009 Projection: While Melancon seems to be ready for a definitive role in the Yankees' bullpen, it is more likely that he will be back at AAA to await his opportunity.  The Yankees seem to be well stocked with good power arms in their bullpen, but a solid spring turned in by Melancon should open some eyes for opportunities later in the season.  His predecessor, Super Mariano, shows no signs of slowing down and the Yankees have him under contract through the 2010 season.  That should give Melancon plenty of time to nestle into a regular relief role with New York, increasing his odds of being the closer for the Bronx Bombers in 2011.

Key Mark Melancon Baseball Cards:

• 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
• 2008 Bowman Sterling Auto
• 2008 Donruss Elite Collegiate Patches Auto #/240
• 2008 Donruss Threads Diamond Kings

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2009 Topps T-206 #104 Mark Melancon RC Yankees $1.45

2012 Topps Gypsy Queen #275 Mark Melancon Boston Red Sox NM $1.00

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Popularity: 18% [?]

H/W:  6-7  245 lb.     B/T:  L/R     DOB:  6/27/89

The Royals' 3rd rounder was exactly as advertised in his professional debut with K.C.'s Arizona League affiliate going 0-5 with a 9.00 ERA and a caustic 29 BB/39 K ratio in 27 IP.  Equipped with a fastball that reaches 96 MPH, the mammoth-sized right hander pitches downhill toward hitters forcing ground ball outs at a copious 2.60/FO rate.  His nasty 12-6 curveball has the potential to be an elite strikeout pitch, but his third pitch, a changeup, is in its infant stages of development.  Sample has emerged healthy from a 2006 Tommy John surgery, but he has been in a perpetual struggle to harness control over his plus offerings.  He walked hitters at an alarming 9.7/9 IP rate and surrendered a .270 BAA in his 10 outings last season.  Despite his struggles with command, Sample seems to have a good amount of poise on the mound even with runners on base. The Royals knew that they were drafting a project player in Sample, and seem comfortable with taking time to slowly bring him along as a starter.

2009 Projection: Sample is not ready for full season ball yet.  Expect him to get some serious TLC with the Royals instructional staff at extended spring training before heading to Idaho Falls in June.  It goes without saying that contol is the thing to monitor in Sample's game.  If and when it improves, Sample has the ability to be a dominant pitcher.  Expect his numbers to improve significantly this season, and watch to see if he can keep up his excellent K/9 IP ratio and GO/FO numbers.

Key Tyler Sample Baseball Cards:

• 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
• 2008 Playoff Contenders Auto
• 2008 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/619
• 2008 Leaf Limited Auto

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Popularity: 16% [?]

H/W:  6-2  170 lb.     B/T:  R/R     DOB:  1/11/89

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to be a tremendous success story, transforming their farm system and major league roster from futility to fortune in just one year's time.  Longoria, Price, and Upton, and Garza have become household names, while pitching prospects Wade Davis, Jeremy Hellickson, and Jake McGee loom as potential stars on the imminent horizon.  Nicholas Barnese is quite a ways behind them in development but not in talent.

With a lively 91-93 MPH fastball and power slurve, Nicholas Barnese overpowered hitters at short season Low-A Hudson Valley last season going 5-3 with a 2.45 ERA and 24 BB/84 K in 66 innings.  Nicholas is a confident and aggressive pitcher with a mean streak on the mound.  He goes right after hitters, pounding all quadrants of the strike zone and challenging hitters on the inner half of the plate.  A changeup is currently in the works for Barnese and, while hie throws it with a good arm speed, its command and movement lags behind his other two quality offerings.  Barnese has some projectibility left in his frame that could build a little more bulk and velocity within the next year or two.  If it comes, his overall skill set will closely resemble that of current Ray hurler Matt Garza.

2009 Projection: Barnese will get a taste of full season ball at Low-A Bowling Green.  Barnese seemingly came out of nowhere to post his solid numbers last season.  Watch to see if he can sustain that success over a full season.  His frame is still a bit slender, which could deter from his durability.  His changeup is an essential component to his ability to continue progressing as a starter.  With so many fine young arms in the Rays organization, Barnese has been able to fly under the radar and exceed expectations.  That could come to a close soon.  A big 2009 season from Nick should vault him into the same conversation as names like Davis, McGee, and Hellickson.

Key Nicholas Barnese Baseball Cards:

• 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Nicholas Barnese
• 2008 Just Autographs Nicholas Barnese Auto

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Popularity: 9% [?]

H/W:  6-2  200 lb.     B/T:  R/R     DOB:  3/11/88

The 20 year old Dominican struggled mightily at full season Low-A Great Lakes hitting just .178 with 1 HR and 16 RBI in 185 AB.  The Dodgers promptly sent him back down to short season Ogden where he acclimated himself much better, batting .267 with 12 HR 50 RBI and 20 doubles in 247 AB.  Baez has prolific power that emanates from his smooth right handed swing and accelerated bat speed.  He profiles as an agile and sure handed defensive player, though his defensive numbers took a large step back after his demotion (20 errors in 196 chances).  Baez has a howitzer for an arm, but still struggles to make accurate throws.  The main cause for his early season struggles at the plate is due almost exclusively to his raw plate discipline.  Baez walked 17 times while whiffing 45 times and his discipline declined after his demotion (18 BB/69 K).  There are some good tools that the Dodgers have to work with in this youngster and their history of refining raw international talents lends optimism to Baez's future going forward.  However, there is a great deal of work that needs to be done to propel this young player to a more noteworthy status as as top prospect.

2009 Projection: Pedro will give Great Lakes another try this season in hopes that he has a more patient and disciplined approach at the plate.  If he is able to work counts more effectively, Baez should be able to make some significants strides this season.  This will be important for him as the Dodgers have a couple of other fine 3B prospects (Josh Bell, Austin Gallagher, and even Blake DeWitt) that will compete for the right to play the hot corner at Chavez Ravine in future seasons.

Key Pedro Baez Baseball Cards:

• 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects
• 2008 Playoff Contenders Auto

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Popularity: 11% [?]

H/W:  6-1 170 lb.     B/T:  R/R     DOB:  12/5/89

The native New Englander managed a solid showing after signing with the Red Sox, batting .305 with 9 RBI 14 SB and 15 runs scored in 27 games at Boston's GCL Rookie League Affiliate.  He struggled considerably after a brief promotion to Low-A Lowell, going 3-35 with 11 K's.  Gibson has an intriguing set of tools that offer considerable upside.  He is athletically gifted and can adequately play a variety of infield positions as well as the outfield.  Once a top-tier pitcher in high school, Gibson has a strong arm that profiles best at SS or 3B.  He has been clocked at 6.4 seconds in the 60 yard dash and he uses his speed well in the field as well as the basepaths (16 for 16 in SB attempts).  Gibson has a lively, athletic body that could develop more power potential as he matures and he has already shown a disciplined approach at the plate, earning a respectable 20 BB/29 K ratio in 41 pro games.  The Red Sox are flush with talented young middle infield and outfield talents and it is hard to say exactly where Gibson will someday fit in.  His versatility and overall athleticism, however, makes him one to watch in the ensuing seasons as a high upside sleeper.

2009 Projection: The Red Sox have no need to rush Derrik's development, which makes it quite likely that he will spend time at extended spring training before heading to Lowell again in June.  Expect Gibson to fare better this go around, putting up good speed and plate discipline numbers.  The XBH power will be an interesting factor to monitor.  There is promise for his frame to build more strength to drive the ball with greater authority, but it is far from being a foregone conclusion.  If he can exhibit better power numbers (i.e. 10-12 HR per season) he should be able to ascend quickly on this list and enter himself in the same conversation of other fine SS/3B prospects within Boston's fruitful system.

Key Derrik Gibson Baseball Cards:

• 2008 Razor Signature Series Auto #/1499
• 2008 Razor Exclusive Auto

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Popularity: 11% [?]

H/W:  6-2  180 lb.     B/T:  L/L     DOB:  11/20/87

After a sterling 2007 debut, Jeff Locke's 2008 campaign left much to be desired.  Pitching the entire season at full season Low-A Rome, Locke compiled a 5-12 record with a 4.06 ERA and 38 BB/113 K's in 139.2 IP.  His low 90's fastball has excellent movement and late life down in the zone which helps him to force ground ball outs (1.59 GO/FO) and limit home runs.  Complimenting the fastball is a power curveball and fading changeup.  Both of these pitches have the potential to be plus offerings and Locke has a good feel commanding them in the strike zone.  Locke has a competitive demeanor and is not afraid to challenge hitters with his stuff.  There are some mechanical glitches in his delivery and some refining that must be done with some of the game's more subtle nuances, but the Braves organization remains quite optimistic that the 21 year old southpaw will be able to address these successfully in the ensuing seasons.

2009 Projection: So which version of Locke do we buy into?  The 2007 model that dominated hitters at short season Danville or the 2008 Rome model that struggled at times with his consistency?  Judging from his pure stuff and command numbers, it seems reasonable that he will rebound to put up solid numbers at High-A Myrtle Beach.  Watch to see if his strikeout totals increase this coming year, as they were down by more than 3 per 9 innings.  His ability to dominate hitters with his stuff will give an indicator of whether he fits the bill as a top of the rotation starter or mid-rotation inning eater.

Key Jeff Locke Baseball Cards:

• 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects
• 2007 Bowman Heritage Auto
• 2008 Bowman Sterling Auto

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Popularity: 12% [?]

H/W:  5-11  175 lb.     B/T:  R/R     DOB:  12/16/89

Chatwood dominated hitters in the Arizona Rookie League last season pitching to a 1-2 record with a 3.08 ERA and 48 K's in just 38 innings.  Hitters mustered a paltry .195 BA against him and he was able to induce 2.35 GO/FO.  As dominant as he was, his control was a major concern as Chatwood walked 4 or more batters in 7 of his 11 starts.  An electric 92-94 MPH fastball thrown from a high arm angle allows for him to keep a good downard plane on the ball, making it heavier to hit.  Complimenting his heater is a big breaking curveball that has all the makings of a strikeout pitch as Tyler is already able to command it and use good arm speed to deceive hitters.  His changeup is a potential third pitch, but it is far away from the other ones.  Mechanically, Chatwood has good arm action, but needs to continue to use his legs to drive more of his velocity.  This will help him avoid injury and, perhaps add a tick or two to the velocity of his fastball.

2009 Projection: Full season Low-A Cedar Rapids is the next stop for the Chatwood express.  Expect him to carry forward the high GO/FO rate, but a repeat of 2.35 is highly unlikely.  That would mean that the control numbers would need to drastically improve in order for Chatwood to avoid experiencing some major struggles in his development.  The evolution of the changeup will be a key for his success in sticking as a starting pitcher.  He has a small frame and two MLB plus pitches.  If things don't work out for him as a starter, he could be a good option as a late inning reliever down the road.

Key Tyler Chatwood Baseball Cards:

• 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
• 2008 Razor Signature Series #/1499
• 2008 Playoff Prime Cuts Auto #/187
• 2008 Playoff Contenders Auto
• 2008 Donruss Threads By The Letter Patch Auto #/240
• 2008 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/257

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2012 Topps Gold Sparkle #317 Tyler Chatwood $1.16

2012 Topps Wal Mart Blue Border #317 Tyler Chatwood Angels $0.50

2010 BOWMAN CHROME AUTO TYLER CHATWOOD BCP188 CARD $1.25

2012 Topps Gold Parallel 317 Tyler Chatwood Angels $1.49

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Popularity: 12% [?]

H/W:  6-1  195     B/T:  R/R     DOB:  3/31/87

The Angels' 2005 10th round selection broke out in a big way in 2008 by hitting .295 with 9 HR 51 RBI 50 SB and 83 runs scored at High-A Rancho Cucamonga.  Bourjos, the son of former San Francisco Giants prospect and current Milwaukee Brewers scout Chris Bourjos, has game changing speed and emerging power that could produce double digit HR and 30-40 SB per season atop an MLB lineup.  Some scouts questioned Bourjos' ability to hit as he had several mechanical ticks in his approach at the plate, but he seems to have put some of those to rest.  He is an excellent defender in CF with an arm that is strong and accurate.  He uses his speed well on the basepaths succeeding on 50 of 60 SB attempts and hitting for a combined 39 doubles and triples.  The looming black mark in his game remains his plate discipline which, while obscured by his other fine numbers, still remains a noteworthy risk to his development as a top of the order hitter.  Bourjos earned just 19 walks against 96 strikeouts due in large part to his overagressiveness towards off speed pitches.  This, if not rectified could largely impact his ability to be productive against more advanced pitching.  At just 21 years old, however, there is plenty of reason to believe that Bourjos can improve upon those numbers and have the promising career that his dad never had.

2009 Projection: The next destination for Peter Bourjos is AA Arkansas.  This will be an excellent litmus test for the current state of his development.  The speed part of his game will always be there, but the promising power numbers he displayed in '08 are not a sure thing going forward.  Rancho Cucamonga and the rest of the California League has a reputation of being a league that considerably inflates offensive numbers (especially power).  Add that with the possibility that Bourjos employs a more cautious and less aggressive approach at the plate and the potential for a regression in the power numbers becomes a distinct possibility.  Fortunately for Peter, he is in a system that is quite thin in OF prospects, making his path to the major leagues a little brighter.  The Angels have Torii Hunter locked up through 2012 which should provide for more than enough time to allow Bourjos to develop at a prudent pace.

Key Peter Bourjos Baseball Cards:

• 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects Auto
• 2007 Bowman Heritage

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Popularity: 10% [?]

H/W:  6-1  190 lb.     B/T:  L/R     DOB:  12/16/86

The Cardinals top catching prospect continued to sting the ball at AA Springfield and AAA Memphis in '08 hitting .308 with 4 HR 41 RBI and 18 doubles in just 92 games.  Anderson has a sweet lefthanded swing that produces line drives to the gaps and down both lines.  His excellent hand-eye coordination makes him a difficult hitter to strike out and his solid game plan at the plate allows him to be more disciplined than many young hitters.  Defensively, Anderson has continued to make improvements, throwing out 37% of potential basestealers last season and earning a respectable .986 fielding percentage.  Pitchers love throwing to Anderson and much praise has been heaped upon him for his game calling techniques and ability to handle a pitching staff.  The big knock on Anderson, thusfar, has been his lack of power.  Bryan has never socked more than six HR in one season as a professional despite having a seemingly strong frame.  Much of this has to do with the fact that Anderson's swing trajectory is more condusive to hitting line drives, and a slight leverage producing alteration may change that in subsequent seasons.  The Redbirds have to be pleased with the rapid development of their 22 year old catcher of the future and his time should come very soon.

2009 Projection: Anderson will get a good lookover by the Cardinals this spring, but a shift back to Memphis to play every day is more probable.  The Cards are fairly well set behind the dish with Yadier Molina in the fold through at least 2011, which indicates that a trade to another organization may be Bryan's best shot to play in the major leagues on a regular basis.  The key for him this season is to drive the ball with more XBH authority while maintaining his high batting average.  Anderson will make his MLB debut at some point in 2009 either as a backup to Molina or with another ball club.

Key Bryan Anderson Baseball Cards:

• 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft
• 2005 Bowman Heritage
• 2005 Bowman Sterling
• 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft
• 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/474
• 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft

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2010 Topps 206 Baseball Rookie Card #44 Bryan Anderson St. Louis Cardinals $0.85

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Popularity: 8% [?]

H/W:  6-2  205 lb.     B/T:  R/R     DOB:  5/15/87

Adams' numbers experienced a slight dip in 2008, but the Yankees liked the Virginia alum enough to select him in the 3rd round.  Adams performed decently at short season Low-A Staten Island, hitting .257 with 4 HR 31 RBI and 45 runs scored.  Adams is a hard nosed and intelligent player who makes the most of his average tools on both offense and defense.  He didn't hit for much power in college, yet his thick frame and the fact that Virginia's home park is one of the toughest hitters park in Division-I baseball gives optimism that more should come.  Adams is a savvy and agressive baserunner who is always looking to take extra bases to get himself into scoring position.  He showed advanced plate discipline having earned a respectible 32 BB/57 K last season.  The rub on players like Adams is that his lack of projectivity or standout tools limits his potential ceiling.  He will work tirelessly to scratch his way to Yankee Stadium, but he will always have to look over his shoulder to fend off younger, more talented prospects.

2009 Projection: Adams should move to full season Low-A Charleston to start the season.  Given his collegiate polish, there is a good chance that a promotion to Tampa will also be in the cards.  Keep an eye out for the power progression.  He has the potential to bang out 12-18 HR per season once he becomes more aggressive with balls inner part of the plate.  Also, keep tabs on his K rate this year.  He is a patient hitter, but sometimes this can serve as a detriment as pitchers will exploit them with fastballs early in the count and breaking pitches with two strikes.  The Yankees organization is quite thin throughout their middle infield and the swirling trade rumors involving current 2B Robinson Cano should bode well for Adams' future opportunities.

Key David Adams Baseball Cards:

• 2008 Razor Exclusive Auto
• 2008 Razor Signature Series Auto #/1199

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Popularity: 16% [?]

H/W:  5-11  150 lb.     B/T:  L/R     DOB:  4/22/88

The son of 19 year MLB veteran Tom Gordon got off to a blazing start to his professional career, hitting .331 with 2 HR 27 RBI 18 SB and 45 runs scored in 60 games.  World class speed is Gordon's best weapon, as his 6.35 time in the 60 yard dash makes him the fastest player in the L.A. Dodgers organization.  Gordon slashes line drives through holes and down lines which, combined with his advanced bunting skills and plate discipline, makes him a game changing, top of the order hitter.  Gordon's excellent speed allows for him to cover a wide range on the left side of the infield and his strong arm allows for him to make throws from deep in the hole.   Gordon is built like his father, which means that he should never become a big power hitter, but there is some projectibilty in his sinewy frame for more XBH power to develop.  The upside for Gordon to be an impact player is far from being reached.  With his bloodlines, athleticism, and considerable makeup, Devaris is one of the more intriguing prospects to watch in 2009.

2009 Projection: The superb numbers that Gordon put up at Ogden earns him a promotion to Low-A Great Lakes to start the season.  Ogden has served as a hitter friendly environment for several years and many a player has suffered markedly poorer numbers in seasons following.  Gordon should buck that trend.  His exceptional hand-eye coordination and blazing speed makes him averse to prolonged slumps.  Watch the XBH numbers this season.  Gordon will never be a double digit HR hitter, but his ability to drive more balls into the gaps will allow for him to get into scoring position more often.  Also, expect the SB numbers to rise dramatically this season to be at or near the top of all of MILB in 2009.  Gordon has the potential to be one of the best leadoff hitters in all of the minor leagues in '09 and beyond.

Key Devaris Strange-Gordon Baseball Cards:

• 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
• 2008 Playoff Contenders Auto

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Popularity: 13% [?]

H/W:  6-1  225 lb.    B/T:  R/R     DOB:  9/27/86

Last season marked a coming of age for the A's 2005 3rd round pick.  Mazzaro split time between AA Midland and AAA Sacramento earning a 15-6 record with a 2.74 ERA and 131 K's in 171 IP.  A low 90's sinker is Vin's main weapon of choice accented well by a changeup and an improving hard curveball.  Mazzaro's command was vastly improved as he cut his walks by more than half and his ability to induce groundballs (1.39 GO/FO) should play well at the next level.  His sturdy build has shown good durability and health which gives the A's reason to believe that he could be an effective mid-rotation innings eater.  One culpability in Mazzaro's game is the fact that he often pitches to contact which, when his command is off, makes him quite hittable.  The transition to the hitter-friendly parks of the PCL proved to be a rude awakening for Vin, as he proved to be quite hittable (3-3 6.15 ERA .340 BAA).

2009 Projection: Mazarro will get to pitch some innings in spring training, but his real quest will begin back at AAA Sacramento where he struggled mightily late last season.  Watch to see if he can re-establish his contol of the lower parts of the strike zone.  When Vin is inducing groundball outs, he is very effective.  Despite his struggles at AAA, his K rate jumped a little bit.  If he is able to miss more bats, his transition to Oakland could come much sooner.  He will be up at some point in '08, but his role beyond that is somewhat unclear.  The A's have a plethora of high upside pitching talent that has yet to toe the rubber at McAffee Stadium.  For Mazzaro, a repeat of his Midland numbers will put his name at the top of the list.

Key Vin Mazzaro Baseball Cards:

• 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects
• 2008 Bowman Sterling Auto

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Popularity: 11% [?]

H/W:  6-1  210 lb.     B/T:  R/R     DOB:  1/14/88

The former 2nd rounder from the 2006 draft quietly had an excellent season in the shadow of top prospect Mike Moustakas, hitting .242 with 17 HR 58 RBI 40 SB and 79 runs scored at Low-A Burlington.  Taylor is an incredible athlete with a rock solid frame that should project to hit for more power as it matures.  His elite speed makes him a dangerous weapon on the basepaths and could serve him well if he shifts to the outfield in the future.  There is plenty of room to believe that Taylor's low batting average was an aberration as his highly advanced plate discipline (81 BB/97 K) defies his BA struggles.  The main culpability for Taylor right now is finding a place to play defensively.  He continued to struggle defensively at 3B prompting the Royals to shift him to the other side of the diamond for part of the season.  He certainly has enough athleticism and arm strength to make the move to the outfield and, considering the multitude of talented infielders in K.C.'s system, it may be the best move for Jason Taylor in the long run.

2009 Projection: Taylor should move up to High-A Wilmington along with Moustakas.  The batting average should improve quite a bit this season as his other peripherals indicate that his '08 batting average may be the result of bad luck.  Keep an eye on how his power carries forward against more advanced pitching.  Taylor is impressively strong and there is more power projection left in his 20 year old body.  Ultimately, he will likely move to the OF and his combination of speed, power, and plate discipline could well make him a top-tier leadoff candidate for the Royals within the next couple of seasons.

Key Jason Taylor Baseball Cards:

• 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects

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Popularity: 10% [?]

H/W:  6-0  175 lb.     B/T:  R/R     DOB:  9/7/87

Hernandez put up another solid season at High-A Myrtle Beach despite missing a month with a hamstring injury.  The effects of that setback had a slightly detrimental effect on his numbers, but Gorkys still managed to hit .263 with 5 HR 42 RBI 20 SB and 75 runs in 100 games.  When fully healthy, Hernandez has as much speed as anyone in the Braves' system and he uses it effectively on the bases.  He seems to be discovering his decent power potential as well.  Hernandez had 34 XBH in '08 and he has continued to improve his plate discipline, earning a 48 BB/79 K ratio.  Defensively, the Braves are loaded with high upside outfielders, but no one in the system has as much top of the order potential as the 21 year old Venezuelan.

2009 Projection: Hernandez should be ready to return to his basestealing ways at AA Mississippi in April.  Keep an eye on the stolen base totals, as his ability to wreak havoc on the basepaths is what sets him apart from other offensive talents in the Braves' system.  Watch his power development as well.  Hernandez has some power to the gap, and has some potential for growth left in his frame that could translate to double digit HR's down the road.

Key Gorkys Hernandez Baseball Cards:

• 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects
• 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft
• 2007 Bowman Sterling
• 2008 Bowman Sterling Auto
• 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft

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Popularity: 11% [?]

H/W:  6-2  190 lb.     B/T:  L/R     DOB:  3/17/88

The best athlete of the 2007 draft had a decent debut season with the Giants' Arizona Rookie League hitting .259 with 2 HR 17 RBI 7 SB and 39 runs scored in 50 games.  Fairley has all of the physical tools to be an elite prospect in the near future.  His bat speed ranks amongst the best in the Giants system and he projects to hit for both power and average as he ages.  He uses his speed aggressively on the basepaths and in CF where he covers wide swathes of real estate.  His arm can play at any OF spot and he has shown the ability to read the ball well off of the bat.  One pleasant surprise was his advanced plate discipline.  Fairley garnered a 26 BB/37 K ratio which boosted his OBP to a respectible .388.  The culpabilities with Wendell have to do with his history of off the field indiscretions that have included alleged assault and and a misdemeanor conviction as a high schooler.  He has appeared to move beyond these problems, though, and has not had any recurrences of problems as a member of the Giants organization.

2009 Projection: Fairley should get his first dose of full season baseball in April when the Giants send him to Low-A Augusta.  The boost in his strike zone discipline is intriguing and it remains to be seen if this trend can continue.  The power should kick in at some point as well.  There are plenty of reasons to believe that Fairley can evolve into a 20 HR 20 SB player at the major league level within the next three to four seasons.  The San Francisco Giants are loaded with high upside talent on the mound and in the field.  It is just a matter of time before this organization ascends to the top of the N.L. West and Fairley will be a big part of that future.

Key Wendell Fairley Baseball Cards:

• 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft
• 2007 Bowman Sterling Auto
• 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/500
• 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Auto

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Popularity: 9% [?]

H/W:  6-3  215 lb.     B/T:  S/R     DOB:  9/10/85

The Pirates former catching prospect continued his acclimation to the hot corner and established career highs in HR and RBI totals.  Walker spent the entire season at AAA Indianapolis hitting .242 with 16 HR 80 RBI 10 SB and a combined 32 doubles and triples.  Walker is an above average athlete who is well built with projectible power from both sides of the plate.  He continued to make strides defensively last season cutting his errors down from 27 to just 19.  He shows good agility and has drawn rave reviews within the organization for his extraordinary makeup and work ethic.  The big bugaboo with Neil continues to be his substandard plate discipline.  Last season, Walker had a dismal OBP of just .280 due in large part to his unacceptible 29 BB/102 K ratio.  The Pirates still remain quite bullish about Walker's potential and are reportedly giving him an opportunity to compete with Andy LaRoche this spring for the starting 3B spot.  There is enough upside in Walker's skill set to believe that he could well succeed in that challenge.

2009 Projection: This spring will be huge for the former '04 1st rounder.  At 23 years old, Neil Walker is fast approaching the time where his development should be almost complete.  The biggest thing to watch, of course, is the plate discipline.  This alone is the main determinant of Walker's future success.  His ceiling remains quite high and opportunities within the Pirates system should abound.  If he struggles this spring, expect him to be shipped back to AAA for more seasoning before being called up later in the season.

Key Neil Walker Baseball Cards:

• 2004 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
• 2004 Bowman Sterling Auto
• 2004 Donruss Elite Extra #/1343
• 2004 Fleer Hot Prospects Auto
• 2004 SP Prospects Auto #/500

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Popularity: 8% [?]

H/W:  6-5  230 lb.     B/T:  R/R     DOB:  12/8/87

The monolithic righty took a bold leap forward as one of New York's top pitching prospects in '08 after going 14-9 with a 2.09 ERA and a stellar 21 BB/115 K ratio in 151 IP.  McAllister throws a four seam and two seam fastball that reaches 93 MPH with heavy sink.  His slider and change are potential plus pitches that he mixes quite well to induce groundball outs (1.48 GO/FO).  His control has made impeccable improvements as Zach cut his walk rate to just 1.3 BB/9 IP.  Zach has demonstrated himself to be very strong and durable at a young age, giving the Yankees reason to believe that there is room for him to increase velocity in the near future.  Despite his laundry list of positive attributes, McAllister seems to pitch to contact more than he needs to, resulting in lower strikeout numbers and, while his BAA was a respectible .233, more disciplined hitters could have more success against him.

2009 Projection: A trip to AA Trenton should provide a sound indicator of just how good McAllister's stuff is against advanced hitters.  If he is able to boost his velocity by a few ticks while still maintaining similar amounts of control, McAllister will rapidly ascend not only to the upper echelon of pinstriped prospects, but to the top tier of young pitching prospects as well.  The Yankees have a host of good arms in their system (Dellin Betances, Mark Melancon, Andrew Brackman, Jario Heredia), but McAllister has the potential to surpass them all and be a mainstay in the Bronx within the next two seasons.

Key Zach McAllister Baseball Cards:

• 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft
• 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospect Auto
• 2007 Bowman's Best
• 2007 Bowman Heritage
• 2008 Donruss Elite Extra

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Popularity: 18% [?]

H/W:  6-0  185 lb.     B/T:  L/L     DOB:  3/10/88

The 20 year old experienced a nice bounce back from a slightly disappointing '07 season by hitting .318 with 11 HR 84 RBI 33 doubles and 98 runs scored at High-A Lake Elsinore.  Hunter has the makings of a future .300 hitter with a sweet left-handed stroke that peppers line drives all over the field and produces occasional power to the gaps.  Employing excellent hand-eye coordination, Hunter is a tough man to strike out (42 BB/47 K) and if he continues to work deeper into counts, there is a good chance that he could bump up his walk totals.  Hunter has average speed, but he uses it fairly well on the basepaths and in covering the gaps in CF.  There was some conjecture in the past about a dip in Hunter's work ethic prior to his 2007 season.  Some within the organization felt that his fine '06 pro debut may have went to his head a little bit, contributing to his performance dip at Low-A Fort Wayne.  It seems that he has moved beyond these concerns, though, and his future as a #2 or #6 hitter in San Diego seems to be quite bright.

2009 Projection: Hunter will play at AA San Antonio in '09.  After a highly successful campaign at Lake Elsinore, it seems reasonable to expect a slight drop in his AA numbers.  If he can continue to hover around the .300 mark and progress with his power potential, Hunter should figure more prominently into San Diego's 2010 plans.  The Padres, however, have some other intriguing offensive options in the OF with the likes of Chase Headley, Kellen Kulbacki, Chad Huffman, and '08 draftee Jaff Decker.  Cedric Hunter may not be able to match them homer for homer, but his several other skills should keep him in the mix.

Key Cedric Hunter Baseball Cards:

• 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects
• 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects Auto
• 2007 Bowman's Best Auto
• 2007 Bowman Heritage
• 2007 Bowman Sterling

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2011 Pro Debut Double-A All-Stars #32 Cedric Hunter $1.00

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Popularity: 11% [?]