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Miami Marlins Top Ten Prospects For 2017

By Benjamin Chase

Jul 22, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Miami Marlins logo on a batting helmet in the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Miami Marlins logo on a batting helmet in the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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6. Thomas Jones, OF

Birthdate: 12/9/97 (18 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: rookie
Stats in 2016: .234/.380/.313, 6 SB

One of the most impressive athletes in the draft this past June, Jones was a legitimate big-time college recruit who had signed with an SEC school to play both football and baseball, which led to signability concerns, dropping him into the Marlins’ lap in the 3rd round.

Right now, the carrying tool for Jones will be his plus-plus speed. He has an above-average arm in the outfield and excellent instincts to go along with the speed, which should allow him to profile as a front-line defender in center field.

(Jones has) got plus raw power that is impressive to watch in batting practice

Offensively, his speed had carried his production his first three years of high school before a hamstring injury at the outset of his senior year slowed down those legs. He was able to display the excellent pitch recognition and raw power he had in his 6’4, 200 pound frame instead.

He’s got plus raw power that is impressive to watch in batting practice, but so far, he’s not translated that into games. What was impressive in his pro debut was that he walked almost 14% of the time, which is a huge plus for a guy who was deemed as a fairly raw athlete.

He likely will be at the short-season New York-Penn League this season, but the Marlins could push him forward to full-season ball, though I think that’d be a bad choice at this time.

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