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Top 75 Prospects July Update

Here’s an updated mid-season prospect list. The list at the beginning of the season went to 150, but 75 will do for mid-season. I could tinker with this list indefinitely, but at some point you have to publish.

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12) Lucas Giolito, RHP, Washington Nationals (25): Moving up steadily as he proves his health.

13) Robert Stephenson, RHP, Cincinnati Reds (8): Command slippage moves him down just a hair but I’m not
worried overall.

31) Kyle Crick, RHP, San Francisco Giants (36): Yeah, still has command issues but I am going to stick with this one for awhile.

48) Lance McCullers, Jr, RHP, Houston Astros (48): Up and down season results in no ranking change at his point. Has pitched better in Lancaster than on the road.

58) Nick Kingham, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (100): Steady improvement for this potential number three starter

59) Stephen Piscotty, OF, St. Louis Cardinals (70): I’d like to see more homers but I think they will come eventually.

69) Sean Manaea, LHP, Kansas City Royals (44): Stuff seems fine but command has been weak thus far, lowering his stock though remains intriguing prospect due to southpaw arm strength.

70) Mike Foltynewicz, RHP, Houston Astros (58): Still dominates when his command is on. May wind up in bullpen.

In the next 75 guys

Miguel Almonte, RHP, Royals (53),
Tim Anderson, INF, White Sox (NR),
Mark Appel, RHP, Astros (51)
Phil Ervin, OF, Reds (80)
Alex Gonzalez, RHP, Rangers (NR)
Trevor May, RHP, Twins (NR)
Jameson Taillon, RHP, Pirates (99),
Raimel Tapia, OF, Rockies (NR)