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 30.

Previous Prospect Tens

Name Position Organization Level
1. Mark Prior RHP Chicago Cubs AA
Bounced back quite nicely; ticketed for Iowa soon.
Last 7 Days: 8 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 15 K, 1.12 ERA
Year To Date: 28 1/3 IP, 19 H, 0 HR, 8 BB, 48 K, 2.22 ERA
 
2. Dennis Tankersley RHP San Diego AA
Maybe his most encouraging outing yet. Things looking up in SD.
Last 7 Days: 6 IP, 3 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 8 K, 1.50 ERA
Year To Date: 26 2/3 IP, 23 H, 1 HR, 11 BB, 27 K, 3.04 ERA
 
3. Drew Henson 3B New York AAA
The power is returning. The patience will come eventually.
Last 7 Days: .285/.324/.514, 35 AB, 5 2B, 1 HR, 2 BB, 14 K
Year To Date: .261/.283/.398, 88 AB, 6 2B, 2 HR, 3 BB, 28 K
 
4. Jerome Williams RHP San Francisco AAA
Giving up hits in the PCL isn't a sign of lack of talent.
Last 7 Days: 5 1/3 IP, 7 H, 0 HR, 3 BB, 7 K, 6.75 ERA
Year To Date: 25 2/3 IP, 28 H, 1 HR, 8 BB, 20 K, 4.56 ERA
 
5. Wilson Betemit SS Atlanta AAA
A solid week showing good power. That he's still at SS is good sign.
Last 7 Days: .291/.346/.541, 24 AB, 3 2B, 1 HR, 2 BB, 4 K
Year To Date: .258/.299/.403, 62 AB, 6 2B, 1 HR, 4 BB, 14 K
 
6. Jack Cust OF Colorado AAA
His OPS (1.152) is double Todd Hollandsworth's (.573)
Last 7 Days: .388/.520/.667, 18 AB, 2 2B, 1 HR, 6 BB, 5 K
Year To Date: .325/.439/.713, 80 AB, 7 2B, 8 HR, 17 BB, 29 K
 
7. Jake Peavy RHP San Diego AA
One wonders how long Peavy will stay in Mobile.
Last 7 Days: 7 IP, 4 H, 0 HR, 1 BB, 7 K, 0.00 ERA
Year To Date: 29 IP, 19 H, 3 HR, 8 BB, 36 K, 1.55 ERA
 
8. Brandon Claussen RHP New York Yankees AAA
Peripherals don't match the ERA. Expect roadbumps.
Last 7 Days: 7 IP, 6 H, 0 HR, 3 BB, 5 K, 1.42 ERA
Year To Date: 30 2/3 IP, 25 H, 1 HR, 14 BB, 23 K, 1.76 ERA
 
9. Marlon Byrd OF Philadelphia AAA
Doug Glanville, your job is not safe.
Last 7 Days: .411/.444/.529, 34 AB, 2 2B, 2 HR, 2 BB, 4 K
Year To Date: .313/.410/.525, 99 AB, 5 2B, 4 HR, 12 BB, 19 K
 
10. Justin Morneau 1B Minnesota AA
Nothing like a .461 week to say you're healthy.
Last 7 Days: .461/.461/.538, 26 AB, 4 2B, 2 HR, 0 BB, 2 K
Year To Date: .328/.390/.507, 67 AB, 6 2B, 2 HR, 7 BB, 12 K

Previous Prospect Tens

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