The Prospect Ten

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

This week: The top ten shortstop prospects.

Name	Strength	Organization	Age
1. Wilson Betemit	Power	Atlanta	21
Has star potential, but is still raw and would develop better in another organization.
2. Brandon Phillips	Athleticism	Montreal	20
Showed great patience in A-ball, lost it in AA. If it comes back, he's ready.
3. Miguel Cabrera	Power	Florida	18
Played well enough at A-ball at a young age, is having a great winter ball.
4. Omar Infante	Speed	Detroit	19
Handling AA at age 19 is impressive. Hitting .302 is another matter all together.
5. Antonio Perez	Power	Seattle	20
Lost 2001 due to injuries, but if the power he showed in 2000 is real, he'll be good.
6. Angel Berroa	Power	Kansas City	21
If the Royals give him the major-league job, they may ruin him. He's not even close.
7. Chris Burke	Stability	Houston	21
Astros' first-round pick showed great skills in pro debut.
8. Jose Reyes	Projectability	Mets	18
Lots of tools, no plate discipline. Long way to go, but young enough to improve.
9. Ramon Vazquez	Defense	San Diego	25
The only player on this list ready to play in 2002.
10. Kelly Johnson	Power	Atlanta	19
Would rank a lot higher if he had a prayer of playing short in the majors.

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