We all know the major top power hitting prospects since they are talked about everywhere. But every year there are a few guys who hit for power while playing at a decent level for their age that don't get much attention. A couple of years in a row like that and suddenly they are a "surprise" prospect that nobody saw coming but the statheads.
So let's look at a few from the low minors who are having good power seasons this year and anyone who knows something about these guys please add info. Note: I've left out any Cal League guys because the numbers are obviously skewed there more than even in the recent years.
3B Matt Sweeney/Angels/6'3"210lb/4-4-88/A-MID - .262/.324/.443, 11 HR and 28 XBH in 282 AB
LF Nick Weglarz/Indians/6'3"215lb/12-16-87/A-SAL - .272/.395/.481, 14 HR and 31 XBH in 283 AB
1B Logan Morrison/Marlins/6'2"215lb/8-25-87/A-SAL - .289/.363/.510, 16 HR and 31 XBH in 294 AB
3B Juan Francisco/Reds/6'2"180lb/6-24-87/A-MID - .275/.315/.448, 13 HR and 30 XBH in 335 AB
3B John Whittleman/Rangers/6'2"195lb/2-11-87/A-MID - .288/.405/.529, 14 HR and 38 XBH in 278 AB
LF Ryan Royster/Devil Rays/6'2"210lb/7-25-86/A-SAL - .319/.360/.546, 15 HR and 38 XBH in 304 AB
1B Chris Vinyard/Orioles/6'4"230lb/12-15-85/A-SAL - .282/.333/.446, 10 HR and 31 XBH in 312 AB
3B Daniel Valencia/Twins/6'2"200lb/9-19-84/A-MID - .302/.374/.500, 11 HR and 26 XBH in 242 AB
3B Allen Craig/Cardinals/6'2"190lb/7-18-84/HiA-FSL - .320/.370/.541, 17 HR and 34 XBH in 316 AB
Poll
Which of these do you think is the best prospect?
1B Logan Morrison (7 votes)
3B Juan Francisco (5 votes)
3B John Whittleman (69 votes)
LF Ryan Royster (6 votes)
1B Chris Vinyard (7 votes)
3B Daniel Valencia (15 votes)
3B Allen Craig (17 votes)
3B Matt Sweeney (22 votes)
LF Nick Weglarz (21 votes)
169 total votes




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