10 MLB Prospects Who Will Light 2016 Spring Training On Fire

By Jacob Kornhauser

It’s exciting getting to see young, up-and-coming MLB prospects play with the big-league team in spring training. Fans will get to do exactly that very soon and these 10 prospects will open people’s eyes, even if they won’t be on a regular-season roster for a while.

10 MLB Prospects Who Will Light 2016 Spring Training On Fire
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10. OF Lewis Brinson - Texas Rangers

OF Lewis Brinson - Texas Rangers Credit: Getty Images
Ranking: 16

Brinson is a multi-talented outfielder for the Rangers who not many people know a ton about. He's unlikely to make the team out of spring training, but he will give fans a taste of things to come.

10. OF Lewis Brinson - Texas Rangers

Ranking: 16

Brinson is a multi-talented outfielder for the Rangers who not many people know a ton about. He's unlikely to make the team out of spring training, but he will give fans a taste of things to come.

9. OF Bradley Zimmer - Cleveland Indians

OF Bradley Zimmer - Cleveland Indians Credit: Getty Images
Rank: 31

Zimmer is a big left-handed bat, and he's going to show off some of his power this spring training. After watching him all spring, Indians fans won't be able to wait to see him in a big-league uniform.

9. OF Bradley Zimmer - Cleveland Indians

Rank: 31

Zimmer is a big left-handed bat, and he's going to show off some of his power this spring training. After watching him all spring, Indians fans won't be able to wait to see him in a big-league uniform.

8. LHP Sean Newcomb - Atlanta Braves

LHP Sean Newcomb - Atlanta Braves Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA Today Sports
Rank: 24

Newcomb is one of the most talented young lefties in the game, and he will show it this spring. After acquiring him from the Angels, Braves fans will be excited about their potential future ace.

8. LHP Sean Newcomb - Atlanta Braves

Rank: 24

Newcomb is one of the most talented young lefties in the game, and he will show it this spring. After acquiring him from the Angels, Braves fans will be excited about their potential future ace.

7. C Gary Sanchez - New York Yankees

C Gary Sanchez - New York Yankees Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA Today Sports
Rank: 36

Sanchez is baseball's top catching prospect and for good reason. He can field his position and has the potential to be a well-above-average hitter. Expect him to light opposing pitching on fire in March.

7. C Gary Sanchez - New York Yankees

Rank: 36

Sanchez is baseball's top catching prospect and for good reason. He can field his position and has the potential to be a well-above-average hitter. Expect him to light opposing pitching on fire in March.

6. SS Raul Mondesi - Kansas City Royals

SS Raul Mondesi - Kansas City Royals Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA Today Sports
Rank: 29

Mondesi, son of the former MLB star by the same name, became the first player in MLB history to make his debut in the World Series last season. With that experience under his belt, he's ready to take off.

6. SS Raul Mondesi - Kansas City Royals

Rank: 29

Mondesi, son of the former MLB star by the same name, became the first player in MLB history to make his debut in the World Series last season. With that experience under his belt, he's ready to take off.

5. LHP Cody Reed - Cincinnati Reds

LHP Cody Reed - Cincinnati Reds Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA Today Sports
Rank: 34

Reed has the potential to be the Reds' ace in the future. He has some hard stuff as a lefty that could turn him into a superstar, and he's going to prove himself to fans everywhere this spring.

5. LHP Cody Reed - Cincinnati Reds

Rank: 34

Reed has the potential to be the Reds' ace in the future. He has some hard stuff as a lefty that could turn him into a superstar, and he's going to prove himself to fans everywhere this spring.

4. SS Corey Seager - Los Angeles Dodgers

SS Corey Seager - Los Angeles Dodgers Credit: Getty Images
Rank: 1

Seager is on the fast track to super stardom and that will continue this spring. Knowing he will open up the season with the big-league club will set his mind at ease, and he will play loose as he dominates in the spring.

4. SS Corey Seager - Los Angeles Dodgers

Rank: 1

Seager is on the fast track to super stardom and that will continue this spring. Knowing he will open up the season with the big-league club will set his mind at ease, and he will play loose as he dominates in the spring.

3. SS J.P. Crawford - Philadelphia Phillies

SS J.P. Crawford - Philadelphia Phillies Credit: Getty Images
Rank: 6

Crawford's game is very similar to Francisco Lindor's. He sparked the Indians last season, and Crawford could do the same for the Phillies eventually. In the spring, he will be the team's star attraction.

3. SS J.P. Crawford - Philadelphia Phillies

Rank: 6

Crawford's game is very similar to Francisco Lindor's. He sparked the Indians last season, and Crawford could do the same for the Phillies eventually. In the spring, he will be the team's star attraction.

2. OF Austin Meadows - Pittsburgh Pirates

OF Austin Meadows - Pittsburgh Pirates Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA Today Sports
Rank: 22

Meadows often gets overlooked, because the Pirates already have so much outfield depth. However, his talent won't be able to be ignored anymore after this spring. He will show everyone what they'll be getting from him soon.

2. OF Austin Meadows - Pittsburgh Pirates

Rank: 22

Meadows often gets overlooked, because the Pirates already have so much outfield depth. However, his talent won't be able to be ignored anymore after this spring. He will show everyone what they'll be getting from him soon.

1. 3B/OF Joey Gallo - Texas Rangers

3B/OF Joey Gallo - Texas Rangers Credit: Tim Heitman-USA Today Sports
Rank: 10

Gallo is the top power hitting prospect in the game, and he's going to show that off this spring. Facing inferior pitching in March, he will launch balls 400 feet and excite Rangers fans for the year ahead.

1. 3B/OF Joey Gallo - Texas Rangers

Rank: 10

Gallo is the top power hitting prospect in the game, and he's going to show that off this spring. Facing inferior pitching in March, he will launch balls 400 feet and excite Rangers fans for the year ahead.

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