Minor League Preview: Ranking the top position player prospects for 2016

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3. SS Brendan Rodgers (Colorado Rockies)

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Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Strengths:

  • Has above average power at the shortstop position
  • Has a lot of room to grow was a player
  • Excellent bat speed
  • Solid hitting approach at such a young age

Weaknesses:

  • Production was inconsistent last year
  • Might not have the skills to stay at shortstop
  • Suffered a leg injury last year
  • More of a projection than other players on this list

Verdict:

Many people had Rodgers ranked as the top player in last year’s draft, including myself, because of his potential. He has power that many shortstops don’t and has a pretty advanced approach at the plate for a young hitter. He certainly has the potential to be one of the top players in the game at his position because of the raw talent that he possesses.

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