Major League Baseball announced their list of the 100 top prospects in the game—and four of them are in the Red Sox system. Highest ranked was third baseman Will Middlebrooks (#56, pitcured), whose power display last year opened many an eye in the Nation. Next in the ranking was SS phenom Xander Bogaerts (#76), who many feel may also wind up at third base (creating a choice trade opportunity of one of these players for Boston). Next up was intriguing 23-year old slugging OF Bryce Brentz (#64), who clouted 19 home runs in A ball last year. Finally, Ryan Lavarnway posted at #93, a player many Red Sox fans grew to know and love last season with his pop at the plate. While Boston placed only four players in the ranking, they are all offensive forces that will insure that fans will see plenty of hitting at Fenway for years to come.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Four Sox Prospects Place In MLB's Top 100
Major League Baseball announced their list of the 100 top prospects in the game—and four of them are in the Red Sox system. Highest ranked was third baseman Will Middlebrooks (#56, pitcured), whose power display last year opened many an eye in the Nation. Next in the ranking was SS phenom Xander Bogaerts (#76), who many feel may also wind up at third base (creating a choice trade opportunity of one of these players for Boston). Next up was intriguing 23-year old slugging OF Bryce Brentz (#64), who clouted 19 home runs in A ball last year. Finally, Ryan Lavarnway posted at #93, a player many Red Sox fans grew to know and love last season with his pop at the plate. While Boston placed only four players in the ranking, they are all offensive forces that will insure that fans will see plenty of hitting at Fenway for years to come.