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Madison Bumgarner, LHP, Double-A Connecticut (Giants)
A big left-hander with incredible stuff and the ability to control it? Sounds like one of the best pitching prospects in the game, and someone who won't be long for the minors.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 7-2 1.88 12 11 0 0 62 51 14 56 .221

Kyle Drabek, RHP, Double-A Reading (Phillies)
Could Tommy John surgery be the best thing that happened to Drabek? The Phillies used his rehab to clean up his mechanics, and he showed focus after returning, dominating at two levels this year.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 7-1 2.36 14 13 1 0 88 71 31 91 .223

Danny Duffy, LHP, High Class A, Wilmington (Royals)
Duffy might have gotten more recognition last year, but the Royals handled him carefully because of shoulder discomfort. He has been just as good at high Class A and shows plus stuff for a lefty.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 6-2 2.85 13 13 0 0 73 63 20 66 .232

Casey Kelly, RHP, High Class A Salem (Red Sox)
Is the hitter/pitcher debate over? The Red Sox let him be a position player after signing him in 2008, but his domination on the mound this season clearly shows where his professional future lies.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 7-3 1.64 14 14 0 0 77 52 12 63 .187

Brad Lincoln (RHP) Triple A Indianapolis (Pirates)
Lincoln looks like he'll be another Tommy John success story, recovering his mid-90s fastball and power curveball in the wake of surgery in April 2007. He's in line for a second-half callup.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 2-5 2.20 14 14 1 0 82 65 21 69 .219

Mat Latos, RHP, Double A San Antonio (Padres)
No one has ever questioned Latos' raw stuff, which includes a fastball that touches 97 mph. He has shown improved focus and maturity this season as well, putting him on the fast track to San Diego.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 7-1 1.39 10 8 0 0 58 36 12 64 .177

Brian Matusz, LHP, Double A Bowie (Orioles)
The Orioles thought they were getting a polished pitcher with the fourth overall pick in 2008, and Matusz has not disappointed, quickly jumping to Double-A in his professional debut.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 5-2 1.98 12 12 0 0 73 59 22 84 .219

Jarrod Parker, RHP, Double A Mobile (Diamondbacks)
An undersized righty who shows easy velocity, Parker draws comparisons to Tim Lincecum. His feel for pitching also means he could reach the majors in just his second year out of high school.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 5-3 2.44 14 14 0 0 66 63 26 70 .252

Trevor Reckling, LHP, Double A Arkansas (Angels)
Reckling was the youngest starting pitcher in the Midwest League last season, and he hasn't slowed down at the ripe old age of 20. He jumped out of high Class A after just three starts and a 0.95 ERA.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 5-4 2.16 14 14 0 0 83 59 38 66 .202

Chris Tillman, RHP, Triple A Norfolk (Orioles)
The Erik Bedard trade is the gift that just keeps giving for the Orioles. Tillman is more than holding his own in Triple-A at 21 and should be in the rotation in Baltimore at this time next year.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 5-4 2.59 13 13 0 0 66 59 18 70 .235

Jason Castor, C, Double A Corpus Christi (Astros)
The Astros thought they were getting an advanced catcher when they took Castro 10th overall in 2008, but he may be moving faster than expected, jumping to Double-A after 85 pro games.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .312 253 35 79 21 1 8 48 32 46 1 .392 .498

Tyler Flowers, C, Double A Birmingham (White Sox)
Flowers, traded from the Braves in the Javier Vazquez deal in the offseason, may not be the best catch-and-throw guy in the minors, but he's good enough, and his bat gives him the chance to be a star.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .288 198 44 57 15 2 10 38 46 62 1 .438 .535

Pedro Alvarez, 3B, Double A Altoona (Pirates)
Alvarez is more noted so far for his contract holdout after the Pirates made him the second overall pick in 2008. He has shown good power this year but is striking out too much in his first pro season.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .243 247 38 60 14 1 14 55 37 73 1 .337 .478

Chris Carter, 1B, Double A Midland (Athletics)
Carter's raw power is among the best in the minors, and he has been consistently productive over the last couple of seasons. He still strikes out, but he lot but is also willing to take a walk.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .295 278 57 82 23 1 10 49 44 73 8 .400 .493

Danny Espinosa, SS, High Class A Potomac (Nationals)
Espinosa is a throwback player who plays above his tools, and his aggressive play and strong arm have helped him stay at shortstop. He's also aggressive at the plate and hits the ball hard to all fields.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .264 235 41 62 15 1 9 33 36 68 12 .375 .451

Scott Sizemore, 2B, Triple A Toledo (Tigers)
Sizmore got sidetracked last year when broke the hamate bone in his left hand, but he again looks like the Tigers' second baseman of the future after earning a midseason promotion to Triple-A.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .301 259 43 78 19 5 10 36 38 48 7 .393 .529

Josh Vitters, 3B, Low Class A Peoria (Cubs)
This has been Vitters' most productive season by far, after nagging injuries limited him in his first season and a half. He has started tapping into the power in his smooth righthanded swing.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .308 250 39 77 12 1 13 42 7 37 3 .346 .520

Brett Wallace, 3B, Triple A Memphis (Cardinals)
Wallace was one of the most advanced hitters in the 2008 draft, and he already has reached Triple-A, though he has struggled to produce the same power this season that he did in his pro debut.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .270 263 32 71 9 0 8 25 27 63 0 .358 .395

Jemile Weeks, 2B, High Class A Stockton (Athletics)
Recovery from a torn left hip flexor meant Weeks (brother of big leaguer and Futures Game alum Rickie) started the season late. He was making up for lost time and had a hit in his first 18 games.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .395 76 13 30 3 0 6 19 12 15 2 .489 .671

Eric Young Jr., 2B, Triple A Colorado Springs (Rockies)
Young, the son of the former big leaguer, is a proven basestealing threat and has established himself as a top-of-the-order prospect. If he doesn't stick at second base, he has the speed for center field.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .295 261 64 77 15 4 3 21 32 43 42 .385 .418

Chris Heisey, OF, Double A Carolina (Reds)
Heisey might be the most unheralded member of the U.S. outfield, but he has five legitimate tools and has produced consistently since the Reds made him a 17th-round pick in 2006.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .348 256 53 89 18 2 13 40 31 31 13 .425 .586

Jason Heyward, OF, High Class A Myrtle Beach (Braves)
Heyward has missed time this season with hip flexor and oblique injuries, but he still has shown power when he has played. His all-around tools compare to those of anyone in the minors.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .288 156 28 45 10 0 9 23 17 27 4 .364 .526

Desmond Jennings, OF, Double A Montgomery (Rays)
Jennings couldn't build on his breakout 2007 because back and shoulder injuries limited him to 24 games last year. But he's back to his old tricks this year, showing prototypical leadoff skills.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .319 270 46 86 18 6 6 34 31 38 26 .394 .496

Daryl Jones, OF, Double A Springfield (Cardinals)
The Cardinals have taken a patient approach with Jones' development, after he was probably better known for his football prowess in high school. He has great speed and is an outstanding athlete.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .301 239 41 72 11 3 2 27 29 54 7 .386 .397

Mike Stanton, OF, Double A Jacksonville (Marlins)
Stanton is the rare prospect who not only has premium tools, but also shows the aptitude to consistently improve. At the rate he's going, he should be in the big leagues next year. The sky's the limit.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .282 241 33 68 12 3 14 46 33 63 2 .373 .531

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