2011 Top 10 Second Basemen Prospects

1. Dustin Ackley - Bats: L Throws: R - 6'1" 185 - SEA - 2.26.88. The second overall pick in the 2009 draft behind Stephen Strasburg, Ackley signed late and didn't make his debut until the Arizona Fall League that season. In his first full season as a professional in 2010 Ackley was solid but not spectacular. I still think he has batting titles in his future and his .424/.581/.758 performance in the 2010 Arizona Fall League is evidence of his potential.
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2. Brett Lawrie - Bats: R Throws: R - 6'0" 215 - TOR - 1.18.90. Drafted 16th overall by the Brewers in 2008, Lawrie, Canada's prodigal son will return home now that he Blue Jays have acquired him for RHP Shaun Marcum. Lawrie draws plenty of Dan Uggla comps and while it's hard to imagine the Dan Uggla we know hitting 16 triples and stealing 30 bags in a single season as Lawrie did last season, you'd better look again. In 2003 in the High A California League, Uggla did post an incredible 31 2B, 7 3B, 23 HR, 24 SB season.


3. Jason Kipnis - Bats: L Throws: R - 5'10" 180 - CLE - 4.3.87. I've admitted before that I'm partial to guys that I was able to follow in college. I had to follow the 2009 Pac 10 Player of the Year a little farther than most as he stared at Arizona State only after being kicked off of the Kentucky squad. An outfielder in college, Kipnis has made a seamless transition to second base. He should spend most of 2011 right here in Columbus and I'm looking forward scouting him. Video to follow.



9. Reese Havens - Bats: L Throws: R - 6'1" 195 - NYM - 10.20.86. A college teammate of fellow first rounder Justin Smoak, the Mets used the 22nd pick in 2008 on Havens. An oblique injury limited Havens to just 32 games in 2010 following a 2009 season where he missed a month due to quad issues. Havens draws plenty of walks and if he can stay healthy we might finally see a good statistical season.

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