The Prospect Ten

Strikethree.com's weekly ranking of prospects and/or minor-league systems.

This week: The top ten prospects active in the minors. Statistics as of April 23.

Previous Prospect Tens

Name Position Organization Level
1. Mark Prior RHP Chicago Cubs AA
Finally got hit, but still struck out 7 in 3-1/3.
Last 7 Days: 10 1/3 IP, 9 H, 2 BB, 15 K, 3.48 ERA
Year To Date: 20 1/3 IP, 16 H, 0 HR, 6 BB, 33 K, 2.66 ERA
 
2. Dennis Tankersley RHP San Diego AA
Velocity is reportedly returning, might avoid surgery yet.
Last 7 Days: 6 IP, 6 H, 0 HR, 1 BB, 6 K, 1.42 ERA
Year To Date: 20 2/3 IP, 20 H, 0 HR, 9 BB, 19 K, 3.48 ERA
 
3. Drew Henson 3B New York AAA
Don't overreact to early-season slumps.
Last 14 Days: .245/.245/.358, 53 AB, 3 2B, 0 HR, 0 BB, 14 K
Year To Date: .217/.250/.391, 18 AB, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 BB, 6 K
 
4. Jerome Williams RHP San Francisco AAA
Half of his hits and earned runs came in his last start.
Last 7 Days: 5 1/3 IP, 10 H, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 K, 7.20 ERA
Year To Date: 20 1/3 IP, 21 H, 1 HR, 5 BB, 13 K, 3.98 ERA
 
5. Wilson Betemit SS Atlanta AAA
Like Henson, his early-season slump is just that.
Last 14 Days: .237/.268/.316, 38 AB, 3 2B, 0 HR, 2 BB, 10 K
Year To Date: .237/.268/.316, 38 AB, 3 2B, 0 HR, 2 BB, 10 K
 
6. Jack Cust OF Colorado AAA
I repeat: Why is he still here?
Last 14 Days: .317/.404/.951, 41 AB, 3 2B, 5 HR, 6 BB, 18 K
Year To Date: .306/.405/.726, 62 AB, 5 2B, 7 HR, 11 BB, 24 K
 
7. Jake Peavy RHP San Diego AA
He'll see San Diego this year.
Last 7 Days: 12 1/3 IP, 9 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 15 K, 2.91 ERA
Year To Date: 22 IP, 15 H, 3 HR, 7 BB, 29 K, 2.05 ERA
 
8. Brandon Claussen RHP New York Yankees AAA
As if the Yankees needed another good starter.
Last 7 Days: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 HR, 3 BB, 7 K, 0.00 ERA
Year To Date: 23 2/3 IP, 19 H, 1 HR, 11 BB, 18 K, 1.90 ERA
 
9. Marlon Byrd OF Philadelphia AAA
See what a nice little hot streak will do for you?
Last 14 Days: .341/.448/.756, 41 AB, 3 2B, 2 HR, 8 BB, 7 K
Year To Date: .262/.392/.431, 65 AB, 3 2B, 2 HR, 10 BB, 15 K
 
10. Justin Morneau 1B Minnesota AA
Hopefully the loss of weight won't effect him too much.
Last 14 Days: .244/.360/.293, 41 AB, 2 2B, 0 HR, 7 BB, 10 K
Year To Date: .244/.360/.293, 41 AB, 2 2B, 0 HR, 7 BB, 10 K

Previous Prospect Tens

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