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Top Ten Prospects: Hitters Edition.

  1. CF Jordan Schafer: Shocking 50-game suspension (HGH) to kick off the year was a huge, unexpected setback, but he's seemingly overcome that and looks to be every bit the cornerstone we thought he was after last year's breakout.  He's our young star closest to the show and the path to The Show is relatively clear for him.
  2. RF Jason Heyward: Living up to the hype is all anyone could have hoped for and, with the downfall of Jeff Francouer, is something we pretty much needed from him this year.  It looks as though the franchise will take their time with him, but he'll be bringing his friends along with him.
  3. C Tyler Flowers: He may not stick behind the plate because of his size, but his bat plays anywhere.  I can't wait to see what he does with his power out of The Beach, but his patience is what's really impressed me so far.
  4. 1B Freddie Freeman: This kid is trying his best to shine in Heyward's shadow and people are starting to notice.  Sometimes the apparent sidekick can become a superhero (see: McCann, Brian) and he has what it takes to do just that.
  5. CF Gorkys Hernandez: I'm not a fan of tools without awesome production, but this kid is just electric and he's done just enough to validate the scouting reports.  Eventually I'll need to see more from him, but it's obvious that it should be coming.
  6. 3B Eric Campbell: Heee's baaaaack!  He was once our top prospect and he seems to be getting it back together again.  I know the concerns about his attitude, but the talent is for real.  2009 might be the make or break season for him, but I'm willing to give the guy a second chance.
  7. SS Brandon Hicks: This kid is a personal favorite of mine and, while the strikeouts are still a concern, he seems to have everything else in line.  I've read that his defense at short is good enough to stick and his bat would be a huge plus at the position.
  8. 1B Kala Ka'aihue: OK, don't discredit this list just because of this ranking.  I have a soft spot for guys that put up big numbers even if they K a ton.  He fell flat on his face after a promotion last year and started out shaky this season, but he really stepped it up since then.
  9. 3B Jon Gilmore: Gotta say, this kid is growing on me.  It's nice to know that, no matter how far behind, we have insurance for Campbell in the pipeline. 
  10. 2B Travis Jones: I figured I'd fill out the list with a kid that might be flying a bit under the radar and it fills our organizational depth chart nicely.  I think this kid could be special if he can take the next step.

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