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2018 MLB All-Star Game Futures Game Roster Review

By Benjamin Chase

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: Startting pitcher Mitch Keller #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the U.S. Team works the first inning against the World Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: Startting pitcher Mitch Keller #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the U.S. Team works the first inning against the World Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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Outfielders

Jo Adell, Los Angeles Angels, low-A/high-A – No prospect has jumped forward in ranking more in 2018 than Adell, who is a legit top-10 prospect at this point. A year ago, many were trying to discount his incredible tools due to his lack of high-level high school competition. The Angels took the risk and have benefitted, to the tune of a .318/.369/.601 line with 17 home runs and 11 stolen bases.

Alex Kirilloff, Minnesota Twins, low-A/high-A – Blessed with an incredibly impressive swing, the Twins were hoping for big things from their 2016 first-rounder before he ended up having Tommy John surgery and missing all of the 2017 season. He’s made up for lost time in 2018, breezing through low-A and making good contact already at high-A, though the power is not yet to come in the first 20 games at the level. Overall, he’s hit .322/.372/.553 on the season with 14 home runs part of 45 extra bases and an incredible 70 RBI.

Kyle Lewis, Seattle Mariners, high-A – If Lewis could stay on the field, he could be one of the best prospects in the game. He was on the way to reaching that level in his debut after being drafted in 2016 before he completely shredded his knee. Recovering from that along with other injuries that have come along have Lewis still working his way through high-A, where he’s having an okay – but not great – .266/.310/.441 season this year.

Buddy Reed, San Diego Padres, high-A/AA – A top talent at the University of Florida, Reed still was fairly raw when drafted in 2016, and he struggled in his first two seasons. He’s busting out in 2018, though, having just received a promotion to AA after tearing up the Cal League to open his season, hitting .324/.371/.549 with 12 home runs and 33 stolen bases.

Taylor Trammell, Cincinnati Reds, high-A – One of the best athletes in the 2016 draft, the Reds selected Trammell in the compensation round of the 1st round of the draft. He’s shown surprising plate discipline while honing his ability to generate both power and contact with his swing. This season in Daytona, he’s hitting .295/.394/.421 with 6 home runs and 16 stolen bases.

My starters – Adell, Kirilloff, Trammell. Not much of an argument to me here. Those are the definite top 3 outfielders on the U.S. roster.

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