Community Positional Prospect #44
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PrintWith 32.3% of the open vote, Andrelton Simmons is elected Positional Prospect #43.
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RESULTS:
Andrelton Simmons: 32.3%
Oswaldo Arcia: 9.7%
Will Middlebrooks: 8.1%
Billy Hamilton: 4.8%
Tim Wheeler: 4.8%
Matt Dominguez: 8.1%
Cory Spangenberg: 6.5%
Mikie Mahtook: 1.6%
Joe Panik: 6.5%
Eddie Rosario: 8.1%
Robbie Grossman: 4.8% (write in)
Garin Cecchini: 1.6% (write in)
Brandon Nimmo: 1.6% (write-in)
Matt Szczur: 1.6% (write-in)
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CANDIDATES: Oswaldo Arcia, WIll Middlebrooks, Billy Hamilton, Tim Wheeler, Matt Dominguez, Cory Spangenberg, Joe Panik, Eddie Rosario, Robbie Grossman, Brandon Jacobs
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IN ROTATION: Mason Williams (#41-0%), Matt Davidson (#41-0%), Marcell Ozuna (#42-1.8%), Javier Baez (#42-1.8%), Trevor Story (#42-1.8%), James Darnell (#42-0%), Mikie Mahtook (#43-1.6%), Garin Cecchini (#43-1.6%), Matt Szczur (#43-1.6%), Brandon Nimmo (#43-1.6%)
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TESTERS: Aaron Hicks, Vincent Catricala, Derek Norris, Zack Cox, Christian Bethancourt, Taylor Pastornicky, Matt Adams, Bryce Brentz, Blake Swihart, C.J. Cron, Wilmer Flores, Joe Benson, Levi Michael, Jacob Anderson, Jackie Bradley Jr, Brian Goodwin, Kaleb Cowart, Ronald Torreyes, Taylor Lindsay, Cesar Puello
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#01 - BRYCE HARPER - 59.2%
#02 - MIKE TROUT - 38.8% (In Poll #1)
#03 - JURICKSON PROFAR - 52.9%
#04 - MANNY MACHADO - 31.5% (55.1% In Runoff)
#05 - DEVIN MESORACO - 45.1%
#06 - WILL MYERS - 31.6% (51.4% In Runoff)
#07 - JESUS MONTERO - 61.3%
#08 - ANTHONY RENDON - 53.1%
#09 - TRAVIS D'ARNAUD - 46.6%
#10 - NOLAN ARENADO - 33.3%
#11 - MIGUEL SANO - 37.3%
#12 - YONDER ALONSO - 22.5% (45.3% In 3-Way Runoff)
#13 - FRANCISCO LINDOR - 26.1%
#14 - BUBBA STARLING - 33.8%
#15 - XANDER BOGAERTS - 25.0% (55.2% In 3-Way Runoff)
#16 - ANTHONY RIZZO - 27.8%
#17 - OSCAR TAVERAS - 40.3%
#18 - BRETT JACKSON - 20.3% (58.7% In Runoff)
#19 - YASMANI GRANDAL - 31.3%
#20 - JAKE MARISNICK - 27.3%
#21 - HAK-JU LEE - 28.0%
#22 - NICK FRANKLIN - 24.3%
#23 - CHESLOR CUTHBERT - 30.3%
#24 - CHRISTIAN YELICH - 27.1%
#25 - JONATHAN SINGLETON - 21.9% (53.8% In Runoff)
#26 - MIKE OLT - 21.5% (67.7% In Runoff)
#27 - ANTHONY GOSE -22.7% (70.5% In Runoff)
#28 - GEORGE SPRINGER - 23.6% (59.6% In Runoff)
#29 - JOSH BELL - 27.1%
#30 - MICHAEL CHOICE - 17.4% (63.2% In Runoff)
#31 - GARY SANCHEZ - 24.6%
#32 - RYAN LAVARNWAY - 24.7%
#33 - GARY BROWN - 26.7%
#34 - LEONYS MARTIN - 20.3% (63.0% In Runoff)
#35 - NICK CASTELLANOS - 24.6% (58.5% In Runoff)
#36 - WILIN ROSARIO - 20.0% (51.7% In Runoff)
#37 - STARLING MARTE - 30.6%
#38 - JEAN SEGURA - 18.5% (52.2% In Runoff)
#39 - RYMER LIRIANO - 29.5%
#40 - JONATHAN SCHOOP - 27.3%
#41 - JEDD GYORKO - 22.8% (62.5% In Runoff)
#42 - KOLTEN WONG - 36.4%
#43 - ANDRELTON SIMMONS - 32.3%
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by casejud on Jan 5, 2026 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
OTHERS (Post Player Name And +1 To Officially Vote For Non-Listed Players)
by BigG'S on Jan 4, 2026 11:07 PM EST reply actions
Javier Baez
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by Gobroks on Jan 4, 2026 11:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
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Garin Cecchini
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by gatling on Jan 5, 2026 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
You gotta love the Javier Baez, grass roots campaign. Power to the people!
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on Jan 5, 2026 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
I don't understand it one bit
I’ve got Arcia / Middlebrooks / Rosario all safely ahead of him.
by BigG'S on Jan 5, 2026 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
Where were these voters last round?
Were they all voting for Andrelton Simmons until now? Baez got 1.8% last time.
Someone must have made a very convincing case for him. He’s getting the Rick Santorum vote. Late surge.
by wobatus on Jan 5, 2026 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Quite a few are Andrelton voters that moved on to Baez
by nixa37 on Jan 5, 2026 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting
I don’t really see any similarities between the two players, except, loosely both are “shortstop prospects” but, whatever :)
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on Jan 5, 2026 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
I voted Rosario
I know a lot of folks love his power projection over Rosario, but the possible 2b positional advantage made me go for Rosario, plus John follows the Twins and had Rosario ahead of Arcia, concerned about Arcia’s walk rate, I think. Close though.
My write-in would be Catricala. Was hoping he’d sneak into top 100 but looks like he won’t be a top 50 position player in the community poll. maybe mid-50s.
by wobatus on Jan 5, 2026 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
meant Arcia
I meant i voted Rosario but that Arcia has more power projection, supposedly.
by wobatus on Jan 5, 2026 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
Arcia was hurt and stil played last year at a higher level than Hicks, while at the same leage (for half the season ) as Hicks
I don’t see how Rosario > than Arcia
Unless you believe Rosario has 5 tools will Steal Bases and hitt for power WHILE playing 2B.
And i just don’t buy it, HOW could you yet? He’s (rosario) not even in single A ball yet
Yoenis Cespedes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW9ge8l3jY8
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jan 5, 2026 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
Hardly a singular opinion
I know Alskor disagrees, and you lay out some reasons to prefer Arcia. However, even given that Arcia destroyed rookie ball at 19 in 2010 even more so at roughly the same age as Rosario did in 2011, I prefer Rosario.
First, second base. That’s a big positioonal advantage over an outfielder unless a cf. Rosario of course has yet to prove he can actually play 2b, but they will try him there.
Second, higher walk rate and lower k rate in same league at same age.
Three, higher speed score (this likely is already factored in somewhat by the 2b-lf advantage).
Arcia does appear to be a monster promising hitter. He held his own at 20 in high A after mashing A ball, even with an injury. There’s a lot to be said for that, since that’s a much tougher test than rookie ball. The walk rate was a little low. John mentions that, of course, and he prefers Rosario slightly. That’s one reason why i don’t think the opinion is all that unusual.
I can see why some might prefer Arcia. Rosario could easily fall flat on his face at higher levels.
by wobatus on Jan 6, 2026 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
should say i agree on Catricala mid 50 ish
Yoenis Cespedes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW9ge8l3jY8
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jan 5, 2026 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
i still ranke them and I know Alskor agrees with me
1. Sano
2. Arcia
3. Rosario/ Hicks
4. Hicks/ Rosario
Yoenis Cespedes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW9ge8l3jY8
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jan 5, 2026 11:01 PM EST reply actions
I think we should have a run-off between Middlebrooks and Baez
by cookiedabookie on Jan 6, 2026 7:01 PM EST reply actions
prob is (and voting is now closed)
Arcia is just 1 vote behind Middlebrooks, and then Rosario is 1 behind Arcia
Can’t have a 4 way runoff, so I’m going to vote for Middlebrooks, since him / Arcia / Rosario are within 6 spots for me (disclaimer, higher it Rosario > Arcia > Middlebrooks), and in terms of the runoff, Baez & Middlebrooks are at the same position.
by BigG'S on Jan 6, 2026 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
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