10) Jason Adam – RHP – Adam just makes it into my top ten, and primarily on upside. He is a tall lefty that can touch 95, which in itself can often land a guy on a prospect list.
Then take into account he has a frame that appears to be made for a long starter’s season and should be able to eat close to 200 innings, and a hook that can certainly play at the big league level and you have a legit prospect, and future mainstay in the rotation.
He will never be a star, in fact, he will never be a guy of much concern, but he will be a guy that can take the ball every fifth day as a fourth or fifth starter, and give his team a chance to win.
9) Bubba Starling – OF – Starling has been a massive disappointment since being drafted fifth overall in 2011.
The 2011 draft was loaded, with Starling being the first position player drafted, taken ahead ofAnthony Rendon, and super-prospects Blake Swihart, George Springer, Javier Baez, andFrancisco Lindor.
The high school product from Kansas turned down a full ride from Nebraska to play baseball, but football is still a possibility for him. He has flashed power, but has struggled to produce a decent batting average.
Another poor year, and there might be some real grumblings and real consideration of going back to school and pursuing a football career while he has the chance.
8) Orlando Calixte – SS – Calixte has a strong infield arm, but average at best range and glove.
His approach at the plate still needs work and will never be a .300 hitter, but he has a power profile that is rare from a guy that could potentially stick in the middle infield.
His home run numbers don’t jump off the pages, his power is currently showing up in the form of doubles, but he finished his age 21 season at AA still weighing a mere 160 lbs. on a 5-11 frame.
He will likely add some size soon, and his doubles will quickly turn into home runs.
His glove and average might keep him from being anything more than an average big league regular, but with the potential to hit 20 long balls out of the middle infield, he is definitely someone to keep an eye on.
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