NFT: Fangraphs Top 120 Prospects- 2020

he was #67 on Baseball America's. Young prospects are obviously ranked lower (ie. Jasson's upside is probably top 5), but he should still be on a top 100 list.

tends to overweight proximity relative to many of the other well-known rankings. Unless there's a unique scouting angle that I haven't seen anywhere else, I'm guessing that's the reason.

Similar reason why Dominguez isn't higher on this list.

In comment 14809642 bigbluehoya said:

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tends to overweight proximity relative to many of the other well-known rankings. Unless there's a unique scouting angle that I haven't seen anywhere else, I'm guessing that's the reason. Similar reason why Dominguez isn't higher on this list.

That makes sense, as Jasson was #38 in Baseball America I believe. What doesn't make sense in that context is Mauricio so high. He hasn't made it past A ball. I like him a lot, don't get me wrong. But #35 is a bit high for him. He does not deserve to be 14 spots higher than Jasson

hasn't played, Mauricio has. That's the difference, tools or not.

until the International cap took affect

Are all better prospects than Giminez and Vientos

Pleasantly surprised at how high Mauricio is

coming out.

He’s a lot like Dominguez in that he’s physically mature beyond his years. Obviously we won’t know if Dominguez will have his hit tool.

In comment 14809871 Jim in Hoboken said:

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coming out. He’s a lot like Dominguez in that he’s physically mature beyond his years. Obviously we won’t know if Dominguez will have his hit tool.

"Just because the June draft has come and gone, it doesn’t mean the Yankees can’t still add top amateur talent. Every year the July 2 signing period allows teams to sign the very best the international market has to offer. The Yankees are taking advantage of this signing period by adding five new players to the organization.

This process takes place every year, but this particular signing period is a big deal for the Yankees. Remember when the organization went crazy on the international market in 2014? As a penalty for going over their spending limit, the Yankees were forbidden from signing players to deals worth anything over $300,000. That means a lot of elite talent had gotten by in the last few years. In 2017, that restriction has finally been lifted, so now they are going back to spending.

The Yankees went big for Venezuelan outfielder Everson Pereira, who they signed for $1.5 million. In a video for Baseball America, Ben Badler described the no. 4 international prospect as a player who relies on his speed with a strong arm and very good defense. He has a fluid, short swing that should develop some power as he develops. Overall, he seems like a guy who can put the ball in play, get on base, and use his legs.

Two other players within Baseball America’s top 50 list signed with the organization. Roberto Chrinios is a Venezuelan shortstop, who the Yankees signed for $900,000. He has been ranked as the no. 20 player in this year’s class. There is also no. 28 Anthony Garcia, an outfielder from the Dominican Republic, who signed for $450,000."
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I will refrain from commenting on the 2014 class.

One name I’ve read about that wasn’t on my radar before is Maikol Escotto, hopefully he performs well stateside.

is very interesting, enormous ceiling, very low floor.

In comment 14809871 Jim in Hoboken said:

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coming out. He’s a lot like Dominguez in that he’s physically mature beyond his years. Obviously we won’t know if Dominguez will have his hit tool.

It's almost statistically impossible that he does - but he doesn't need it. Shit, a 55 hit tool and he'll start for a long time. There can't be more than a few 80 grade hitters in the whole league. For the minors, Franco is probably one of the best prospects ever - not exaggerating. Whether or not he succeeds, who knows. The amount of scouts putting 80 hit tool on him is insane. I've followed prospects closely for decades, and outside of Vladito, there's not much like him. His walk to strikes is nutty - combined with his bat to ball skills. It's like he was born to hit.

to Montreal, Vegas or Portland so we can start enjoying playing that franchise. Cowbells, the worst stadium in the league and managers that continue to play unconventionally just make it the worst games on the calendar every year.

both Yankees prospects. We have some serious talent in the pipe with other lists launching other prospects up their lists.

that's why they have three Yankees who nobody else does - all talented, don't get me wrong - and are missing Schmidt who some rate as the Yankees best non-Martian.