MLB Top Prospects: the top 150 prospects in MLB for 2019
140. Akil Baddoo, OF, Minnesota Twins
An incredibly talented athlete in high school in Georgia, the Twins were delighted to grab Baddoo in the 2nd round. Hes shown exceptional plate control and a fascinating blend of power and speed thus far in his minor league career. In 2018, in low-A, he hit 22 doubles, 11 triples, 11 home runs, and stole 24 bases while posting a .351 on base. Add in excellent center field defense, and it’s easy to see why the Twins are very high on this young man’s future!
139. Adonis Medina, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies
Dropped by a lot of places in their rankings this season, Medina really did what he’s been doing for some time with stuff that has exciting movement but a tendency to flatten out when he over-pitches. He’ll get his first taste of upper minors in 2019.
138. Marco Luciano, SS, San Francisco Giants
Considered the top teenager on the international market this year, Luciano signed with the Giants and will be brought along slowly, but with tremendous athleticism and speed along with plus raw power, Luciano could be the jewel of the Giants farm system in short order.
137. Nate Lowe, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays
If Lowe played anywhere but just first base defensively, he’d be an easy top-100 consensus prospect, and perhaps even among the top 50. However, a first base only guy who is more reliable going to gaps than over the fence is a profile that many major league teams simply don’t have a role for. Lowe was able to power our 27 home runs in 2018, but that was nearly 3 times his previous career total, so he is one to watch in 2019 as he’ll likely start in AAA and could make some noise for a big league promotion early on.
136. Jeter Downs, IF, Los Angeles Dodgers
Incredible athlete that showed well as a teenager in the Midwest League, showing power (13 HR) and speed (37 SB). His future position is in question, but he does handle either side of the keystone very well.
135. Ethan Hankins, RHP, Cleveland Indians
Considered a possible selection at #1 overall in the 2018 draft, Hankins had an injury scare early in the 2018 spring season, and it scared off many teams. He was showing well by the end of spring and struck out 6 over 3 innings for the Indians Arizona Rookie League team.
134. Greyson Jenista, OF, Atlanta Braves
Coming into his draft season for Wichita State, Jenista was considered one of the top college bats available. He had a solid, albeit not spectacular, season, and saw his stock slip to the second round, where the Braves grabbed him. He hit well enough to work all the way up to high-A in his draft season, and his advanced bat should allow him to move quickly through the Braves system.
133. Stephen Gonsalves, LHP, Minnesota Twins
Consistently underrated as a prospect, Gonsalves struggled in his pro debut due to control struggles, something that had not been an issue for him in the minor leagues. With a fastball that can reach mid-90s but sits more in the low-90s with excellent movement, Gonsalves is most likely a mid-rotation option from the left side and should compete for a rotation spot in 2019.
132. Nick Neidert, RHP, Miami Marlins
Neidert was a high school draftee from Georgia by the Mariners, but he never developed the velocity many had projected for him. Instead, he’s developed into an excellent pitcher, utilizing sequencing and a collection of above-average pitches to keep hitters off base. Neidert’s upside may be that of a mid-rotation arm, but he certainly should make the majors at this point, which is just how high his floor has reached.
131. Lazaro Armenteros, OF, Oakland Athletics
One of a group of impressive athletic outfielders in the Oakland Athletics system, Armenteros opened the season in extended spring before heading out to the Midwest League, but he showed his impressive athleticism with 8 home runs and 8 steals over 79 games.