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Top 50 Fantasy Prospects

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The 2015 fantasy baseball season is almost underway. More and more leagues are becoming dynasty formats, which puts a huge emphasis on prospects. To help you get a head start, here are the top-50 prospects for the 2015 fantasy baseball season.

NOTE: All International prospects were excluded from this list.

50. OF Josh Bell, Pittsburgh Pirates

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50. OF Josh Bell, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Both/ Right
Height: 6-2
Weight: 235

50. OF Josh Bell, Pittsburgh Pirates

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With Andrew McCutchen and Starling Marte commanding so much money, Bell is another strong hitting outfielder that will have to wait his turn. However, Bell did hit .325 last year to go along with a .375 OBP in 108 games.

49. SP Jose Berrios, Minnesota Twins

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49. SP Jose Berrios, Minnesota Twins

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190

49. SP Jose Berrios, Minnesota Twins

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Berrios has said that he wants to make the Opening Day roster, and considering the state of Minnesota's rotation, it is a complete possibility. He ended the year with in Triple-A last year and he is clearly the team's most MLB-ready arm in their farm system.

48. Alex Jackson, Seattle Mariners

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48. Alex Jackson, Seattle Mariners

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Age: 19
Bats/ Throws: Right/ Right
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215

48. Alex Jackson, Seattle Mariners

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The 2014 first round pick missed a large chunk of the season after being hit in the face with a line drive. In 23 games, he smacked six doubles, two triples and two home runs. He also finished with 16 RBIs and a .280/.344/.476 slash line. If the kid can comeback strong, he will instantly become a keeper worthy prospect.

47. SP Kohl Stewart, Minnesota Twins

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47. SP Kohl Stewart, Minnesota Twins

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Age: 20
Bats/ Throws: Right/ Right
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195

47. SP Kohl Stewart, Minnesota Twins

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Stewart has the most potential out of all the Minnesota hurlers, but the 2013 first round pick still has a least two years in the majors. He will also be stuck fellow prospects Alex Meyer and Jose Berrios, which only delays his assentation to the majors that much more.

46. SP Aaron Blair, Arizona Diamondbacks

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46. SP Aaron Blair, Arizona Diamondbacks

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-5
Weight: 230

46. SP Aaron Blair, Arizona Diamondbacks

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Blair is yet another young arm awaiting the Twinkies in their farm system. In three stops last year, the monstrous (6-foot-5, 230 pounds) right-hander threw 154.1 innings and struck out a staggering 171 batters. He projects to be a yearly innings eater. His fastball sits around 92-94 MPH, but his misleading changeup (mid-80’s) will help him rack up the K’s.

45. SS Nick Gordon, Minnesota Twins

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45. SS Nick Gordon, Minnesota Twins

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Age: 19
Bats/ Throws: Left/Right
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160

45. SS Nick Gordon, Minnesota Twins

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Gordon did show above-average speed, as he stole 11 bases and scored 46 runs through 57 games. He also finished with a .294 batting average, but his lack of walks (11) limited his OBP to .333. He will have to raise his OBP in order to become Minnesota’s leadoff hitter.

44. SP Robert Stephenson, Cincinnati Reds

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44. SP Robert Stephenson, Cincinnati Reds

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195

44. SP Robert Stephenson, Cincinnati Reds

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Stephenson was a top-20 prospect last year, but he had a rough going in 2014. He posted a dreadful 4.74 ERA and a horrid 1.38 WHIP. However, he still struck out 140 batters in 136.2 innings. His overall value may have taken a hit, but he still ranks among the top-20 young arms in all of fantasy.

43. SP Mark Appel, Houston Astros

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43. SP Mark Appel, Houston Astros

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Age: 23
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-5
Weight: 225

43. SP Mark Appel, Houston Astros

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Appel was the first overall pick in the 2013 draft, and after his career at Stanford, he deservingly had a ton of hype in fantasy circles. However, he had a disastrous 2014 campaign. He posted a 3-7 combined between High-A and Double-A to go along with a dreadful 6.91 ERA and 1.60 WHIP. At 23 years old, he still has time to work through his issues, but his overall stock has dropped significantly.

42. OF Dalton Pompey, Toronto Blue Jays

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42. OF Dalton Pompey, Toronto Blue Jays

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Both/ Right
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195

42. OF Dalton Pompey, Toronto Blue Jays

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Pompey has above average speed (43 SBs in 2014) and projects to an everyday cenerfielder. He is a switch-hitter, and even though he hit only nine homers all of last year, he still managed to smack 22 doubles and nine triples. Pompey will be a spark plug atop Toronto's lineup by 2016.

41. OF Michael Conforto, New York Mets

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41. OF Michael Conforto, New York Mets

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Left/Right
Height: 6-1
Weight: 211

41. OF Michael Conforto, New York Mets

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Conforto was the most polished hitter in the 2014 MLB Draft and the former Oregon State standout has fantasy stud written all over him. He only played in 42 games in Single-A, but his impressive .331 batting average/.403 OBP was worth taking note of. An everyday outfield job is waiting for Conforto and the outfielder will likely reach the majors by 2016.

40. OF Jesse Winker, Cincinnati Reds

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40. OF Jesse Winker, Cincinnati Reds

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Left/Left
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210

40. OF Jesse Winker, Cincinnati Reds

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Winker tore the cover off the ball last season. He finished with a .287/.399/.518 slash line and slugged 15 homers with 57 RBIs in 74 games. He missed time with a wrist injury, but it wasn’t the type of injury to linger long term. Winker will be a top-20 hitting prospect until he finally gets the call.

39. SP Eddie Butler, Colorado Rockies

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39. SP Eddie Butler, Colorado Rockies

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Age: 23
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180

39. SP Eddie Butler, Colorado Rockies

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Butler has good size (6-foot-2, 180 pounds) and hammers the lower half of the strike zone. He averages around 93-96 MPH on the radar gun, but the right-hander can consistently do it for over five innings. Butler had a brief cup of coffee with Colorado last season and he has top of the rotation arm written over him.

38. OF Hunter Renfroe, San Diego Padres

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38. OF Hunter Renfroe, San Diego Padres

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Age: 23
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200

38. OF Hunter Renfroe, San Diego Padres

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Renfroe posted a strong .267/.342/.470 slash line to go along with 21 homers in 129 games. Unfortunately, he must have the worst luck among all the prospects. He looked as if he was a shoe-in for the majors this year, but after the team acquired Matt Kemp, Justin Upton and Wil Myers this offseason, the prospect likely won’t be getting a promotion any time soon.

37. C Jorge Alfaro, Texas Rangers

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37. C Jorge Alfaro, Texas Rangers

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185

37. C Jorge Alfaro, Texas Rangers

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Alfaro is one of the top prospect backstops in all of fantasy. He displayed outstanding power last season by slugging 26 double, five triples and 17 home runs in 121 minor league games. He also hit .261, and with his .262 career average, the slugger should finish with a .260-.270 average and 20 HRs on a yearly basis.

36. SS Raul Mondesi Jr., Kansas City Royals

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36. SS Raul Mondesi Jr., Kansas City Royals

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Age: 19
Bats/ Throws: Both/Right
Height: 6-1
Weight: 165

36. SS Raul Mondesi Jr., Kansas City Royals

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The shortstop is the son of former Major Leaguer Raul Mondesi (pictured above), so he comes with a strong MLB pedigree. He has 52 stolen bases in 285 career minor league contests to go along with 150 runs scored. However, that fact that he has only drawn two walks in 1,124 MiLB at-bats is extremely concerning, especially if he wants to become a top of the order hitter.

35. SP Aaron Sanchez, Torono Blue Jays

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35. SP Aaron Sanchez, Torono Blue Jays

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200

35. SP Aaron Sanchez, Torono Blue Jays

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Sanchez enjoyed a brief cup of coffee in the majors last season (33 IP), but he will still be rookie eligible in most dynasty formats. He has a nasty heater that averaged 97.1 MPH last season with a respectable curveball/changeup combo. Sanchez will be the ace of this staff sooner rather than later.

34. OF Nomar Mazara, Texas Rangers

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34. OF Nomar Mazara, Texas Rangers

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Age: 19
Bats/ Throws: Left/Left
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195

34. OF Nomar Mazara, Texas Rangers

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Mazara finished his break out 2014 campaign with an impressive 28 doubles and 22 home runs. He also drove in 89 runs with a .271/.362/.478 slash line. The lefty could thrive at Rangers Ballpark. He will 20 at the beginning of the year, so don’t expect to see him until 2016 at the earliest.

33. SP Jameson Taillon, Pittsburgh Pirates

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33. SP Jameson Taillon, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Age: 23
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-5
Weight: 245

33. SP Jameson Taillon, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Taillon’s 16-21 minor league record is not the most promising stat, but he has still amassed 140 innings in back-to-back seasons, including a career-high 147.1 in 2014. He also fanned 143 batters last year with a 3.73 ERA. Taillon will be a strong No. 2 or No. 3 hurler in Steel City before too long.

32. SP Tyler Kolek, Miami Marlins

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32. SP Tyler Kolek, Miami Marlins

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Age: 19
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-5
Weight: 260

32. SP Tyler Kolek, Miami Marlins

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Among all the Miami hurlers, Kolek is perhaps the most underrated. This kid can average 95-98 MPH on his fastball and can even hit 100 MPH on the radar gun. He will shine in the pitcher-friendly environment of Marlins Park, so make sure to keep him near the top of any prospect rankings this spring.

31. OF Austin Meadows, Pittsburgh Pirates

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31. OF Austin Meadows, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Age: 19
Bats/ Throws: Left/Left
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200

31. OF Austin Meadows, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Pittsburgh’s outfield is crowded with Andrew McCutchen and Starling Marte, but they can’t only hold off Meadows for so long. He has more potential than fellow outfield prospect, Josh Bell, and Meadows put up crazy numbers in 2014. He posted a .317 batting average in 45 games to go along with 15 doubles, two triples and three homers. The lefty is still only 19 years old, so he will have to take another year or two to make it through the system.

30. SP Alex Meyer, Minnesota Twins

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30. SP Alex Meyer, Minnesota Twins

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Age: 25
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-9
Weight: 220

30. SP Alex Meyer, Minnesota Twins

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Meyer has the size (6-foot-9, 220 pounds) of a basketball player, which makes him quite the figure on the mound. He fanned 153 batters in 130.1 innings last season. The 25-year-old doesn’t have much of long-term value, but he has a couple of strong seasons ahead of him. He is easily the top arm in the team’s farm system.

29. SP Eduardo Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox

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29. SP Eduardo Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Left/Left
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200

29. SP Eduardo Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox

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The Red Sox stole Rodriguez from the Orioles in a deadline deal for reliever Andrew Miller. Rodriguez may be an underrated prospect right now, but his numbers speak for themselves. The young southpaw posted career best ERA of 3.26, to go along with 418 batters K's in 486.1 innings. He isn’t a true ace, but he will be a decent middle of the rotation arm for the BoSox.

28. OF Aaron Judge, New York Yankees

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28. OF Aaron Judge, New York Yankees

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-7
Weight: 230

28. OF Aaron Judge, New York Yankees

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At 6-foot-7, 230 pounds, Judge is a power hitter in the making. He slugged 17 home runs last year with 89 RBIs, but he also finished with a .308 batting average. Judge has quickly become the team’s top prospect with the Yanks.

27. OF David Dahl, Colorado Rockies

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27. OF David Dahl, Colorado Rockies

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Age: 20
Bats/ Throws: Left/Right
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195

27. OF David Dahl, Colorado Rockies

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Dahl missed almost the entire 2013 season due to a team suspension and torn hamstring, but he came back with a vengeance in 2014. He posted a .309/.347/.500 slash line with 49 extra base hits and a respectable 18 stolen bases. Dahl is a serious power stick and it is only a matter of time until he starts sending balls into the deep parts of Coors Field.

26. SP Dylan Bundy, Baltimore Orioles

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26. SP Dylan Bundy, Baltimore Orioles

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Botht/Right
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195

26. SP Dylan Bundy, Baltimore Orioles

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Bundy missed most of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery. Luckily, he has made a full recovery and will be ready to the start of spring training. He still has some work to do to get his fastball back at 100%, but he should secure a permanent rotation spot by the end of the 2015.

25. SP Kyle Zimmer, Kansas City Royals

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25. SP Kyle Zimmer, Kansas City Royals

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Age: 23
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215

25. SP Kyle Zimmer, Kansas City Royals

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Zimmer has all the makings of a workhorse. He has the size (6-foot-3, 215 pounds), a fastball that can hit the mid-90’s and amazing strike out potential, as the right-hander has fanned 187 batters in 152.2 innings in the minors. He should be a reliable 200IP/200K option once he joins the Royals.

24. 2B/SS Jose Peraza, Atlanta Braves

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24. 2B/SS Jose Peraza, Atlanta Braves

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Age: 20
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165

24. 2B/SS Jose Peraza, Atlanta Braves

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Peraza has been a well-kept secret over the last year, but has changed after his break out performance in 2014. The Venezuelan infielder recorded an unthinkable .339 batting average runs in 110 games. He also stole 63 bases, which was his second 60-steal season in a row. The speedster may have only hit two homers, but he still added 20 double and 11 triples. Peraza will be one of the top prospect sticks off the board this year.

23. OF Joc Pederson, Los Angeles Dodgers

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23. OF Joc Pederson, Los Angeles Dodgers

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Left/Left
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185

23. OF Joc Pederson, Los Angeles Dodgers

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Pederson had a brilliant 2014 season. He posted a .303 batting average to go along with 33 home runs, 17 doubles, four triples, 100 walks and a .405 OBP. Pederson has the potential to be a 30 HR/30 SB threat and he will be a sure fire starter in 2015 with Matt Kemp finally out of town.

22. SP Jon Gray, Colorado Rockies

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22. SP Jon Gray, Colorado Rockies

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Age: 23
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-4
Weight: 235

22. SP Jon Gray, Colorado Rockies

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Gray put on a show in the College Playoffs with Oklahoma. He displayed a serious fastball that can top out at over 100 MPH and a breaking pitch that can freeze batters. He has the size (6-foot-4/235 pounds). The right-hander looks like he has all the tools to be a future All-Star.

21. SP Archie Bradley, Arizona Diamondbacks

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21. SP Archie Bradley, Arizona Diamondbacks

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-4
Weight: 235

21. SP Archie Bradley, Arizona Diamondbacks

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Bradley was the top pitching prospect last season across the board, as he posted an unthinkable 14-5 record in 2013 with an 1.84 ERA. Unfortunately, his 3-7 record and 4.45 ERA in 2014 was an utter letdown. The righty is still a top-10 arm, but he isn’t worth reaching for this spring.

20. SP Henry Owens, Boston Red Sox

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20. SP Henry Owens, Boston Red Sox

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Left/Left
Height: 6-6
Weight: 205

20. SP Henry Owens, Boston Red Sox

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For the first time in years, the Sox have pitching in their farm system. Owens stands at an imposing 6-foot-6 and the southpaw has the potential to be a true ace. He went 17-5 in 2014 and finished with a 2.94 ERA. He also fanned 170 batters in 159 innings of work. Owens truly looks like the next Cole Hamels.

19. SP Braden Shipley, Arizona Diamondbacks

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19. SP Braden Shipley, Arizona Diamondbacks

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190

19. SP Braden Shipley, Arizona Diamondbacks

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Shipley has quickly moved to the top of the league’s pitching prospects. The ball jumps out of his hand and his fastball is extremely difficult to track in the mid-90’s. Shipley has the making to be one an elite fantasy hurler and we may end up seeing this kid could be throwing in the majors as early as 2016.

18. SP Daniel Norris, Toronto Blue Jays

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18. SP Daniel Norris, Toronto Blue Jays

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Left/Left
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180

18. SP Daniel Norris, Toronto Blue Jays

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Norris ended the 2014 season in Triple-A Buffalo. He fanned a staggering 163 batters through 124.2 innings of work with a 2.53 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. Norris has a fastball that lives in the mid-90’s to go along with a changeup that freezes opposing batters. He is a strong athlete on the mound and is the best young arm in Toronto.

17. SP Noah Syndergaard, New York Mets

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17. SP Noah Syndergaard, New York Mets

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Left/Right
Height: 6-6
Weight: 240

17. SP Noah Syndergaard, New York Mets

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After several brilliant seasons, Syndergaard took a bit of a step back in 2014. He finished with a career-worse 4.60 ERA in Las Vegas, but he still struck out 145 batters in 133 innings. He may be behind some of New York’s other big names hurlers, but the righty has the potential to be a fantasy star. Expect him to be in the majors before the All-Star break.

16. SP Hunter Harvey, Baltimore Orioles

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16. SP Hunter Harvey, Baltimore Orioles

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Age: 20
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-3
Weight: 175

16. SP Hunter Harvey, Baltimore Orioles

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In only 87.2 innings last season, Harvey fanned a jaw-dropping 106 batters. He posted a 3.18 ERA, a 7-5 record and a 1.13 WHIP. Harvey is one of the top arms on the Birds, but he is still a couple of years away from the show.

15. 3B Miguel Sano, Minnesota Twins

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15. 3B Miguel Sano, Minnesota Twins

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-4
Weight: 235

15. 3B Miguel Sano, Minnesota Twins

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Sano missed the entire 2014 season as he recovered rom Tommy John surgery, but it shouldn’t impact the infielder too much from a fantasy standpoint. He is a power-hitting machine, who was forced to move to third because of his staggering size and diminishing range. Sano should consistently post around an average around .275 with 20-plus homers.

14. OF Jorge Soler, Chicago Cubs

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14. OF Jorge Soler, Chicago Cubs

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215

14. OF Jorge Soler, Chicago Cubs

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Kris Bryant may receive the most attention among Chicago’s sticks, but Soler is a bonafide talent in his own rights. He has a .307 batting average throughout his minor league career to go along with an impressive .383 OBP. He is yet another power-hitting Cub with 20-plus HR potential.

12. Carlos Rodon, Chicago White Sox

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12. Carlos Rodon, Chicago White Sox

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Left/Left
Height: 6-3
Weight: 234

12. Carlos Rodon, Chicago White Sox

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After a brilliant collegiate career, Rodon was drafted third overall by the White Sox. He quickly made his way t o Triple-A last season and the big southpaw seems on the verge of a promotion. He fanned 38 batters in 24.2 innings and set new NC State record with 436 K’s. Rodon could very well be the next Chris Sale, or dare I say, Clayton Kershaw.

11. C Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox

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11. C Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox

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Age: 22
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175

11. C Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox

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It isn’t often to see a catcher ranked so high in prospect rankings, but this kid has the talent to be a perennial All-Star. He posted an immaculate .293/.341/.469 slash line, which was prefaced by his .298/.366/.428 line from 2013. He also slugged 13 homers and 80 RBIs in 110 games last season. Swihart has earned his comparisons to Buster Posey.

10. J.P. Crawford, Philadelphia Phillies

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10. J.P. Crawford, Philadelphia Phillies

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Age: 20
Bats/ Throws: Left/Right
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180

10. J.P. Crawford, Philadelphia Phillies

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Crawford posted a respectable .285 batting average in three minor league stops last year, which he prefaced with a .308 average in 2013. He also drew 65 walks and stole 24 bases in 2014, so he clearly knows how to produce runs at a high level. With Jimmie Rollins finally out of the picture, it is only a matter of time until Crawford claims the starting shortstop job in Philly.

9. 3B Joey Gallo, Texas Rangers

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9. 3B Joey Gallo, Texas Rangers

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Left/Right
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205

9. 3B Joey Gallo, Texas Rangers

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Gallo emerged as a serious power hitter over the past few years. The third baseman smacked 42 home runs in two stops in the minorS last season, which was his second season with 40 or more homers. He also drove in 106 runs and posted an insane .271/.377/.627 slash line.

8. SP Julio Urias, Los Angeles Dodgers

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8. SP Julio Urias, Los Angeles Dodgers

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Age: 18
Bats/ Throws: Left/Left
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160

8. SP Julio Urias, Los Angeles Dodgers

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Urias is a real fireballer. His fastball lives around 95-96 MPH and the righty can still throw the heat late in the game. In 25 games last season (20 starts), he amassed a 2.36 ERA and 109 K’s through 87.2 innings. The Mexican sensation is the biggest arm to come out of LA since Clayton Kershaw.

7. SP Lucas Giolito, Washington Nationals

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7. SP Lucas Giolito, Washington Nationals

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Age: 20
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-6
Weight: 255

7. SP Lucas Giolito, Washington Nationals

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Giolito has quickly jumped to the top of prospect lists due to a sizzling upper 90’s fastball and the makeup of a true workhorse. He went 10-2 in the minors in 2014 with a 2.20 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. He has also emerged as a legitimate strikeout artist, as he fanned 110 batters in 98 innings. He even earned the award for the Southern Atlanta League Most Valuable Pitcher. Giolito is a true fantasy star in the making.

6. SS Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians

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6. SS Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Both/Right
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175

6. SS Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians

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Lindor has been on prospect lists for years, but the 21-year-old is almost ready to burst onto the major league scene. The shortstop has a career .278 average, and he has stolen 20-plus bases in all four of his MiLB seasons. Lindor is an obvious top-10 prospect in all dynasty league formats.

5. SS/3B Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers

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5. SS/3B Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers

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Age: 20
Bats/ Throws: Left/Right
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215

5. SS/3B Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers

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In 118 games in 2014, Seager posted a staggering .349 batting average. He also posted 20 homers, 97 RBIs and 89 runs scored. Seager’s size has eventually forced him to move over to third base, but that won’t diminish his overall fantasy value in the long run. He has become a fantasy gem and it is only a matter of time until the Dodgers finally hand him the everyday job at third.

4. SS Addison Russell, Chicago Cubs

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4. SS Addison Russell, Chicago Cubs

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195

4. SS Addison Russell, Chicago Cubs

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Russell was the key part of the trade that brought Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to Oakland last season. The youngster can hit for average (.300 career AVG) and he has the speed to average double-digit steals. Even better, he has slugged 30 homers over the past two seasons, which makes him the most intriguing power hitting stopgap among all the prospects.

3. SS Carlos Correa, Houston Astros

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3. SS Carlos Correa, Houston Astros

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Age: 20
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-4
Weight: 205

3. SS Carlos Correa, Houston Astros

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Correa is by no means a power-hitter, as he has only 18 HRs in 229 MiLB games, but the former first overall pick has now posted a .320 batting average in back-to-back seasons. He also racked up 36 walks last year to go along with 20 SBs. Correa is the next great fantasy stopgap.

2. OF Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins

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2. OF Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins

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Age: 21
Bats/ Throws: Both/Right
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190

2. OF Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins

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Buxton posted a .334 average in 2013 with 125 runs, 55 steals and 49 extra base hits. Unfortunately, he hit just .234 in 31 games in 2014. It wasn’t a huge sample size, but it was still worth taking note of. Either way, Buxton is still the best outfielder prospect in the game, and he looks more like Andrew McCutchen with each passing day.

1. 3B Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs

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1. 3B Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs

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Age: 23
Bats/ Throws: Right/Right
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215

1. 3B Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs

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After slugging 43 home runs, 110 RBIs and a .325 average in 2014, it is hard to imagine a better overall prospect heading into the 2015 season. Bryant has the potential to be a true home run threat, and if he can continue to hit for average, he could be a perennial All-Star.

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