MLB Dirt

We are at the halfway point in the season, and many prospects have taken strides or falls in their development. Here is my midseason top 25 prospect list. Prospects must not be at the big league level, used up their rookie eligibility, and all 2011 draftees are excluded as well.

1. Bryce Harper, OF, Nationals
2. Matt Moore, LHP, Rays
3. Julio Teheran, RHP, Braves
4. Shelby Miller, RHP, Cardinals
5. Manny Machado, SS, Orioles
6. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Pirates
7. Jesus Montero, C, Yankees
8. Martin Perez, LHP, Rangers
9. Jurickson Profar, SS, Rangers
10. Drew Pomeranz, LHP, Indians
11. Brett Lawrie, 3B, Blue Jays
12. Manny Banuelos, LHP, Yankees
13. Jacob Turner, RHP, Tigers
14. Carlos Martinez, RHP, Cardinals
15. Desmond Jennings, OF, Rays
16. Tyler Skaggs, LHP, Diamondbacks
17. Wil Myers, OF, Royals
18. Travis d’Arnaud, C, Blue Jays
19. Hak-Ju Lee, SS, Rays
20. Jake Odorizzi, RHP, Royals
21. Devin Mesoraco, C, Reds
22. Leonys Martin, OF, Rangers
23. Taijuan Walker, RHP, Mariners
24. Matt Harvey, RHP, Mets
25. Gary Brown, OF, Giants

Some guys that just missed the cut for me are Robbie Erlin, Brad Peacock, Jason Kipnis, Dee Gordon, and Brett Jackson. I would also like to note that Mike Trout would be my number one prospect if he was not at the major league level.

A few players that I think you have to watch for to jump onto this list by the end of the season are Nolan Arenado, Anthony Gose, Nick Castellanos and Zach Wheeler.

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