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i'd like to know about the rest of the top 100 if it wasn't too much trouble...


Bleacher:

Here ya go...

1. Joe Mauer c, Twins
Memo to Drew Henson: This is what can happen when a two-sport star sticks to baseball from the beginning. ETA: 2004
Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer boasts a career minor league average of .330

2. B.J. Upton ss, Devil Rays
Think Kevin McClatchy would still want the Pirates to take a college player with the No. 1 pick in 2002? ETA: 2004

3. Delmon Young of, Devil Rays
In his first taste of pro ball, he went straight to the Arizona Fall League and batted .417. ETA: 2006

4. Edwin Jackson rhp, Dodgers
Beat Randy Johnson 4-1 in his big league debut. On his 20th birthday. ETA: 2004

No. 5: Rickie Weeks
5. Rickie Weeks 2b, Brewers
Set an NCAA record with a career .473 batting average, then hit .329 in his pro debut and .319 in the AFL. ETA: 2005

6. Alexis Rios of, Blue Jays
His power explosion in the Puerto Rican League was his latest step in becoming the next Dave Winfield. ETA: 2005

7. Kazuo Matsui ss, Mets
Won't be the 30-30 guy he was in Japan, but should be one of the best shortstops in the National League. ETA: 2004

8. Greg Miller lhp, Dodgers
His stock has soared along with his velocity, which went from the mid-80s in early 2002 to the low 90s last year. ETA: 2005

9. Grady Sizemore of, Indians
Like Mauer, wisely made the decision to give up football and became one of baseball's most promising talents. ETA: 2005

No. 10: Prince Fielder
10. Prince Fielder 1b, Brewers
Won't win any beauty contests, but he has more power than any player in the minors and could eclipse his dad. ETA: 2005

11. Andy Marte 3b, Braves
Following the Miguel Cabrera pathand Marte is more advanced at the same stage of his career. ETA: 2005

12. Scott Kazmir lhp, Mets
With two plus-plus pitches (fastball, slider), he has averaged 12.7 strikeouts per nine innings as a pro. ETA: 2005

13. Adam Loewen lhp, Orioles
Highest-drafted Canadian ever (fourth overall) also set a record for largest draft-and-follow bonus ($3.2 million). ETA: 2006

No. 14: Zack Greinke
14. Zack Greinke rhp, Royals
Sign of impeccable control: More years (age 19) than walks (18 in 140 innings). ETA: 2004

15. Casey Kotchman 1b, Angels
Just needs to avoid injuries, as he has more extra-base hits (64) than strikeouts (58) in his career. ETA: 2005

16. Justin Morneau 1b, Twins
Has more power than anyone in the Minnesota lineup and just needs a spot in the lineup. ETA: 2004

17. Cole Hamels lhp, Phillies
Worries about his broken arm in high school have abated after he was untouchable in his pro debut. ETA: 2006

18. Dustin McGowan rhp, Blue Jays
Toronto scores with first-rounders as well as any club. See also: Alexis Rios, Gabe Gross, Aaron Hill. ETA: 2004

19. J.J. Hardy ss, Brewers
Within a year or two, Hardy and Rickie Weeks will form one of the game's best double-play combos. ETA: 2004

No. 20: Josh Barfield
20. Josh Barfield 2b, Padres
Speaking of double-play pairings, Barfield and Khalil Greene have a bright future in San Diego. ETA: 2005

21. David Wright 3b, Mets
Surprisingly for a New York prospect, the hype hasn't caught up to his talent yet. ETA: 2005

22. Jeff Mathis c, Angels
Should start to escape from Joe Mauer's shadow when he reaches the majors this year. ETA: 2004

23. Gavin Floyd rhp, Phillies
Has the best pure stuff in the organization, including Cole Hamels and the big league staff. ETA: 2005

24. Chin-Hui Tsao rhp, Rockies
After his complete comeback from Tommy John surgery, the only thing not to like is his home ballpark. ETA: 2004

25. Jeremy Reed of, White Sox
Now we know it wasn't a fluke when he outhit Rickie Weeks and Michael Aubrey with Team USA in 2001. ETA: 2004

26. Angel Guzman rhp, Cubs
Eventually could emerge as the No. 2 starter in Chicago's rotation, behind Mark Prior but ahead of Kerry Wood. ETA: 2005

No. 27: Jeff Francoeur
27. Jeff Francoeur of, Braves
Atlanta already has one all-around star center fielder in Andruw Jones, and here comes another. ETA: 2006

28. Jeremy Hermida of, Marlins
As with many polished lefthanded hitters, his power should be his last tool to develop. ETA: 2006

29. Ervin Santana rhp, Angels
Hard to argue with a fastball that hits 98 mph, a slider that touches 87 and solid command. ETA: 2005

30. Felix Hernandez rhp, Mariners
Seems too good to be true, already flashing two plus-plus pitches and entering the season as a 17-year-old. ETA: 2006

31. Franklin Gutierrez of, Dodgers
His power is exactly what Los Angeles needs, and he can play center field to boot. ETA: 2005

32. Bobby Crosby ss, Athletics
Won't totally replace Miguel Tejada's production, but Oakland won't be pining for Tejada either. ETA: 2004

No. 33: Dallas McPherson
33. Dallas McPherson 3b, Angels
Hard to start a draft better than Anaheim did in 2001 with Kotchman, Mathis and McPherson. ETA: 2005

34. Scott Hairston 2b, Diamondbacks
Grabbed much more of the family's power-hitting ability than Jerry, much like Cal Ripken Jr. vs. Billy. ETA: 2005

35. Guillermo Quiroz c, Blue Jays
Toronto's patience paid off, as his bat finally caught up with his defensive prowess the last two years. ETA: 2004

36. Kyle Sleeth rhp, Tigers
There is some hope in Detroit, as Jeremy Bonderman and Sleeth should give the Tigers a nice 1-2 punch. ETA: 2005

37. Sergio Santos ss, Diamondbacks
Like organization-mate Scott Hairston, Santos probably isn't a middle infielder but boy, can he mash. ETA: 2005

38. John VanBenschoten rhp, Pirates
Former NCAA home run champ went 26 consecutive starts without a loss in 2002-03. ETA: 2004

39. Hanley Ramirez ss, Red Sox
Won't make anyone forget what might have been with A-Rod, but he can be a special shortstop in his own right. ETA: 2006

40. Merkin Valdez rhp, Giants
Nice job by San Francisco to swipe him from Atlanta in the Russ Ortiz-Damian Moss trade. ETA: 2005

No. 41: Dioner Navarro
41. Dioner Navarro c, Yankees
The one blue-chip prospect in the Yankees system finds himself blocked by Jorge Posada. ETA: 2005

42. James Loney 1b, Dodgers
Wrist woes muted the power of first-base studs Loney, Brad Nelson, Jason Stokes and Adrian Gonzalez last year. ETA: 2005

43. Joe Blanton rhp, Athletics
The lone "Moneyball" first-rounder who should live up to his hype, Blanton combines power and command. ETA: 2005

44. Jeff Allison rhp, Marlins
Had the best fastball and the best curveball in the 2003 draft, when Florida stole him with the 16th pick. ETA: 2006

No. 45: Clint Nageotte
45. Clint Nageotte rhp, Mariners
His killer slider is in the same class as those of Francisco Rodriguez, John Smoltz and Ryan Wagner. ETA: 2004

46. Ryan Wagner rhp, Reds
Wagner's slider misses so many bats that he reached the majors 46 days after going in 2003's first round. ETA: 2004

47. Blake Hawksworth rhp, Cardinals
Not many high schools have matched Sammamish (Wash.) Eastlake's co-2001 aces: Hawksworth and Andy Sisco. ETA: 2005

48. Brad Nelson of/1b, Brewers
Has only a little less power than future Brewers teammate Prince Fielder. ETA: 2005

49. Adam Wainwright rhp, Cardinals
The key to the J.D. Drew trade for St. Louis could be summoned quickly to bolster the big league rotation. ETA: 2004

50. Taylor Buchholz rhp, Astros
Became Houston's top prospect as soon as he left Philadelphia in the Billy Wagner deal. ETA: 2005
51. Jason Stokes 1b, Marlins
His power made Adrian Gonzalez, the No. 1 overall pick in 2000, expendable in Florida . . . ETA: 2005

No. 52: Adrian Gonzalez
52. Adrian Gonzalez 1b, Rangers
. . . though Gonzalez landed on his feet as the top prospect for Texas after being traded for Ugueth Urbina. ETA: 2005

53. Jeremy Guthrie rhp, Indians
Reached Triple-A in his first pro season, and has the potential for three plus pitches. ETA: 2005

54. John Maine rhp, Orioles
Life and deception on his low-90s fastball enabled him to lead minors with 185 strikeouts, .177 opponent average. ETA: 2005

55. Kris Honel rhp, White Sox
His knuckle-curve is already nasty, and some project his velocity to reach the mid-90s. ETA: 2005

56. Justin Jones lhp, Cubs
Should give the Cubs their first productive homegrown lefty starter since they traded Ken Holtzman in 1971. ETA: 2006

57. Ian Stewart 3b, Rockies
It's scary to think what might happen when Coors Field amplifies his natural power. ETA: 2006

58. Clint Everts rhp, Expos
His curveball breaks so much that it fools umpires as well as hitters. ETA: 2006

59. Denny Bautista rhp, Orioles
His age just jumped up two years, but Pedro Martinez' cousin still has a mid-90s fastball. ETA: 2005

No. 60: Mike Hinckley
60. Mike Hinckley lhp, Expos
A guy with a 21-9, 2.81 pro record, a 91-94 mph fastball and a plus curveball stays anonymous only by being an Expo. ETA: 2006

61. Khalil Greene ss, Padres
Raced to the majors just as expected and should be a solid if not spectacular all-around shortstop. ETA: 2004

62. Bobby Jenks rhp, Angels
Jenks' story remains the same: Tremendous fastball and curveball, questionable command and makeup. ETA: 2005

63. Travis Blackley lhp, Mariners
Ability to mix pitches allowed him to tie for minor league lead in wins (17), and he's starting to throw harder. ETA: 2005

64. Sean Burnett lhp, Pirates
Throws strikes and keeps the ball in the park exactly like a crafty lefty should. ETA: 2005

65. Ryan Harvey of, Cubs
Sammy Sosa's eventual successor in right field also has the ability to drive pitches a long way. ETA: 2007

66. J.D. Durbin rhp, Twins
Self-proclaimed "Real Deal" may project better as a reliever in the majors, and could fill Minnesota's closer void in the near future. ETA: 2004

67. Scott Olsen lhp, Marlins
With Dontrelle Willis and offseason trade acquisition Bill Murphy, Florida is loaded with promising lefties. ETA: 2006

No. 68: Chris Lubanski
68. Chris Lubanski of, Royals
Following Johnny Damon and Carlos Beltran as the next in the line of Kansas City center-field prospects. ETA: 2006

69. Manny Parra lhp, Brewers
While Milwaukee's deep system is most notable for its hitting prospects, Parra headlines a nice pitching crop. ETA: 2006

70. Jose Lopez ss/2b, Mariners
Seattle signed Rich Aurilia to a one-year deal so they wouldn't block Lopez at shortstop. ETA: 2005

71. Alberto Callaspo 2b, Angels
The biggest bargain on the list after signing for $8,000, he has hit .337 as a pro and is a magician with the bat. ETA: 2006

72. Gabe Gross of, Blue Jays
Regained his hitting stroke last year and will claim a starting job in Toronto once his power manifests itself more. ETA: 2004

73. Adam LaRoche 1b, Braves
All in the family: father Dave was an all-star reliever, and brother Andy signed for $1 million with the Dodgers last year. ETA: 2004

74. Jason Bay of, Pirates
Bay, Oliver Perez and Cory Stewart may not look like a bad return for Brian Giles in a couple of years. ETA: 2004

75. Bubba Nelson rhp, Braves
Led the minors with a 1.66 ERA in 2002, reached Triple-A in 2003, could help Atlanta out of the bullpen in 2004. ETA: 2004
76. Fausto Carmona rhp, Indians
Tied for the minor league lead in wins as a teenager, thanks to pounding heat low in the strike zone. ETA: 2006

No. 77: Andy Sisco
77. Andy Sisco lhp, Cubs
Six-foot-9 southpaws with projectable 92-94 mph fastballs can't help but draw Randy Johnson comparisons. ETA: 2006

78. Kelly Shoppach c, Red Sox
A budding Jason Varitek for an organization that already has the original. ETA: 2005

79. Michael Aubrey 1b, Indians
Ranked right behind Rickie Weeks among pure college hitters in the 2003 draft, then hit .348 in low Class A. ETA: 2005

80. John Danks lhp, Rangers
The No. 9 overall pick in 2003 fanned Rickie Weeks in his first two at-bats when they met in Rookie ball. ETA: 2007

81. Matt Moses 3b, Twins
He's a few years behind Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, but Minnesota has another productive bat on the way. ETA: 2006

82. Dan Meyer lhp, Braves
Lefty with plus stuff, plus command has surrendered two earned runs or less in 30 of 41 pro starts. ETA: 2005

83. Dustin Nippert rhp, Diamondbacks
Only a benign tumor in his armpit has slowed this former 15th-rounder, who owns a career 2.39 ERA. ETA: 2005

84. Mike Jones rhp, Brewers
Power pitcher was making rapid progress before elbow problems shut him down last June. Offseason prognosis called for no surgery. ETA: 2005

85. Felix Pie of, Cubs
Joined Miguel Cabrera as the only 18-year-olds ever chosen to play in the Futures Game. ETA: 2006

86. Lastings Milledge of, Mets
Top high school athlete in the 2003 draft is a bit raw, but his tools are worth waiting for. ETA: 2007

87. Francisco Rosario rhp, Blue Jays
After missing a year following Tommy John surgery, he's looking good and ready to reclaim his mid-90s heat. ETA: 2006

88. Matt Peterson rhp, Mets
Finished 2003 with a one-hitter in the playoffs, which could set the stage for a breakout season in 2004. ETA: 2005

89. Jesse Crain rhp, Twins
Has better stuff (92-96 mph fastball, vicious slider) and is more qualified to close for Minnesota than Joe Nathan. ETA: 2004

90. Nick Markakis of, Orioles
Potential two-way star for the Greek Olympic team projects as a prototype right fielder for Baltimore. ETA: 2006

91. Matt Cain rhp, Giants
Stealth power pitching prospect would have made a bigger name for himself if not for an elbow stress fracture last year. ETA: 2006


92. Bobby Brownlie rhp, Cubs
May yet prove that the Cubs got the top college pitcher in the 2001 (Mark Prior) and 2002 drafts. ETA: 2005

93. Jeff Francis lhp, Rockies
The hottest minor league pitcher down the stretch last year, going 10-1, 1.06 in his final 15 starts. ETA: 2005

94. Jayson Nix 2b, Rockies
Might surpass his brother Laynce, who would have made this list if he hadn't lost his rookie status last September. ETA: 2005

No. 95: Joey Gathright
95. Joey Gathright of, Devil Rays
The fastest legitimate prospect in the game, he's also the lowest draft pick (32nd round) on the Top 100. ETA: 2005

96. Aaron Hill ss, Blue Jays
Orlando Hudson and Chris Woodward better start looking over their shoulders at this 2003 first-rounder. ETA: 2005

97. Bryan Bullington rhp, Pirates
The No. 1 overall pick in 2002 wasn't as sharp as expected in his 2003 pro debut but still has upside. ETA: 2005

98. Brent Clevlen of, Tigers
The best future No. 3 hitter you've never heard of, he batted .290/.373/.500 away from West Michigan last year. ETA: 2006

99. Jake Dittler rhp, Indians
A 2001 second-rounder, he has easily surpassed Cleveland's four first-round picks from that draft. ETA: 2006

100. Jason Lane of, Astros
Still searching for a role in Houston, should have been the club's big league center fielder last season. ETA: 2004

TOP 100 PROSPECTS

BY POSITION

RIGHTHANDERS (36) 4. Edwin Jackson, Dodgers 14. Zack Greinke, Royals 18. Dustin McGowan, Blue Jays 23. Gavin Floyd, Phillies 24. Chin-Hui Tsao, Rockies 26. Angel Guzman, Cubs 29. Ervin Santana, Angels 30. Felix Hernandez, Mariners 36. Kyle Sleeth, Tigers 38. John VanBenschoten, Pirates 40. Merkin Valdez, Giants 43. Joe Blanton, Athletics 44. Jeff Allison, Marlins 45. Clint Nageotte, Mariners 46. Ryan Wagner, Reds 47. Blake Hawksworth, Cardinals 49. Adam Wainwright, Cardinals 50. Taylor Buchholz, Astros 53. Jeremy Guthrie, Indians 54. John Maine, Orioles 55. Kris Honel, White Sox 58. Clint Everts, Expos 59. Denny Bautista, Orioles 62. Bobby Jenks, Angels 66. J.D. Durbin, Twins 75. Bubba Nelson, Braves 76. Fausto Carmona, Indians 83. Dustin Nippert, Diamondbacks 84. Mike Jones, Brewers 87. Francisco Rosario, Blue Jays 88. Matt Peterson, Mets 89. Jesse Crain, Twins 91. Matt Cain, Giants 92. Bobby Brownlie, Cubs 97. Bryan Bullington, Pirates 99. Jake Dittler, Indians

LEFTHANDERS (14) 8. Greg Miller, Dodgers 12. Scott Kazmir, Mets 13. Adam Loewen, Orioles 17. Cole Hamels, Phillies 56. Justin Jones, Cubs 60. Mike Hinckley, Expos 63. Travis Blackley, Mariners 64. Sean Burnett, Pirates 67. Scott Olsen, Marlins 69. Manny Parra, Brewers 77. Andy Sisco, Cubs 80. John Danks, Rangers 82. Dan Meyer, Braves 93. Jeff Francis, Rockies

OUTFIELDERS (18) 3. Delmon Young, Devil Rays 6. Alexis Rios, Blue Jays 9. Grady Sizemore, Indians 25. Jeremy Reed, White Sox 27. Jeff Francoeur, Braves 28. Jeremy Hermida, Marlins 31. Franklin Gutierrez, Dodgers 48. Brad Nelson, Brewers 65. Ryan Harvey, Cubs 68. Chris Lubanski, Royals 72. Gabe Gross, Blue Jays 74. Jason Bay, Pirates 85. Felix Pie, Cubs 86. Lastings Milledge, Mets 90. Nick Markakis, Orioles 95. Joey Gathright, Devil Rays 98. Brent Clevlen, Tigers 100. Jason Lane, Astros


SHORTSTOPS (9) 2. B.J. Upton, Devil Rays 7. Kazuo Matsui, Mets 19. J.J. Hardy, Brewers 32. Bobby Crosby, Athletics 37. Sergio Santos, Diamondbacks 39. Hanley Ramirez, Red Sox 61. Khalil Greene, Padres 70. Jose Lopez, Mariners 96. Aaron Hill, Blue Jays

FIRST BASEMEN (8) 10. Prince Fielder, Brewers 15. Casey Kotchman, Angels 16. Justin Morneau, Twins 42. James Loney, Dodgers 51. Jason Stokes, Marlins 52. Adrian Gonzalez, Rangers 73. Adam LaRoche, Braves 79. Michael Aubrey, Indians

CATCHERS (5) 1. Joe Mauer, Twins 22. Jeff Mathis, Angels 35. Guillermo Quiroz, Blue Jays 41. Dioner Navarro, Yankees 78. Kelly Shoppach, Red Sox

SECOND BASEMEN (5) 5. Rickie Weeks, Brewers 20. Josh Barfield, Padres 34. Scott Hairston, Diamondbacks 71. Alberto Callaspo, Angels 94. Jayson Nix, Rockies THIRD BASEMEN (5) 11. Andy Marte, Braves 21. David Wright, Mets 33. Dallas McPherson, Angels 57. Ian Stewart, Rockies 81. Matt Moses, Twins        

TOP 100 PROSPECTS BREAKDOWN BY ORGANIZATION

6: Angels, Blue Jays, Brewers, Cubs.

5: Braves, Indians, Mets, Twins 4 Dodgers, Mariners, Marlins, Orioles, Pirates, Rockies

3: Devil Rays, Diamondbacks

2: Astros, Athletics, Cardinals, Expos, Giants, Padres, Phillies, Rangers, Red Sox, Royals, Tigers, White Sox

1: Reds, Yankees.

BY ORIGINAL ORGANIZATION

7: Braves

6: Angels, Blue Jays, Brewers, Cubs, Marlins

5: Mets, Twins

4: Dodgers, Expos, Indians, Mariners, Rockies

3: Devil Rays, Diamondbacks, Orioles, Phillies, Pirates

2: Athletics, Padres, Red Sox, Royals, Tigers, White Sox

1: Astros, Cardinals, Giants, Rangers, Reds, Yankees

BY NATION

76 United States 8 Dominican Republic 7 Venezuela 5 Canada 1 Australia, Japan, Puerto Rico, Taiwan

BY HOW THEY WERE SIGNED

53 High school draft picks 23 College draft picks 18 International free agents 3 Draft-and-follows, junior college drafts

BY DRAFT ROUND 50 First 13 Second 5 Sixth 4 Third 2 Fourth, Fifth 1 15th, 22nd, 26th, 28th, 29th, 32nd

BY OPENING DAY AGE

27 age 21 19 age 20 17 age 22 13 age 19 12 age 23 4 age 18, age 24 1 age 1

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-Dave