The Prospect Ten

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

This week: The top ten second-base prospects.

Name	Strength	Organization	Age
1. Keith Ginter	Power	Houston	25
Has solid power, a good eye, and is versatile. May end up in LF or at 3B.
2. Bobby Hill	OBP	Cubs	22
A switch-hitting burner with a great eye, should be an all-star leadoff hitter.
3. Tim Hummel	Power	White Sox	23
Had 46 extra-base hits in AA, could be a legitimate 20 HR guy.
4. Esteban German	OBP	Oakland	22
An intriguing player who put it all together, maximizes his skills.
5. Orlando Hudson	Batting Average	Toronto	23
Versatility will be a key, as he may play second or third, and should hit enough to be good at both.
6. Michael Woods	Patience	Detroit	21
Had a .401 on-base percentage in his professional debut. Adding power could make him a star.
7. Adam Morrissey	Versatility	Oakland	20
His defense is suspect, but the Cubs will regret throwing him away.
8. Jason Bourgeois	Speed	Texas	19
An interesting mix of speed, power, and patience, Bourgeois is young enough to become a star.
9. Scott Hairston	Power	Arizona	21
A steal of a third round pick, dominated rookie ball, and could move quickly.
10. Joe Thurston	Speed	Los Angeles	22
Thurston has the whole tools package, but hasn't put it together yet.

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