(Originally posted Jan 25 at 10:40 pm.)
In case you missed it….
Furnished by MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo, MLB.com’s Top 50 Prospects list features two Phillies farmhands this season.
Top Philly prospect Domonic Brown comes in at No. 4 on Mayo’s list, behind the Angels’ Mike Trout, Rays’ Jeremy Hellickson and Nationals’ No. 1 pick Bryce Harper. First baseman Jonathan Singleton, who burst onto the scene with a strong first half in 2010, came in at No. 30.
Across Double-A and Triple-A in 2010, Brown, 23, hit .327/.391/.589 with 20 HR in 389 plate appearances. Brown retains his “prospect” – and rookie – eligibility by accruing fewer than 130 at-bats and 45 days of service before the September 1 roster expansion date. Singleton, 19, hit .290/.393/.479 with 14 HR in 450 plate appearances for Single-A Lakewood in 2010. Singleton will reportedly see time in left field this season.
Full top 50 list after the jump.
1. Mike Trout, Angels
2. Jeremy Hellickson, Rays
3. Bryce Harper, Nationals
[b]4. Domonic Brown, Phillies[/b]
5. Dustin Ackley, Mariners
6. Aroldis Chapman, Reds
7. Mike Moustakas, Royals
8. Eric Hosmer, Royals
9. Jesus Montero, Yankees
10. Julio Teheran, Braves
11. Desmond Jennings, Rays
12. Kyle Drabek, Blue Jays
13. Michael Pineda, Mariners
14. Mike Montgomery, Royals
15. Jacob Turner, Tigers
16. Wil Myers, Royals
17. Freddie Freeman, Braves
18. Jameson Taillon, Pirates
19. Zach Britton, Orioles
20. Shelby Miller, Cardinals
21. Mike Minor, Braves
22. Casey Kelly, Padres
23. Martin Perez, Rangers
24. Manny Machado, Orioles
25. Chris Sale, White Sox
26. Brandon Belt, Giants
27. Matt Moore, Rays
28. Brett Lawrie, Blue Jays
29. Jarrod Parker, D-backs
[b]30. Jonathan Singleton, Phillies[/b]
31. Jordan Lyles, Astros
32. Gary Sanchez, Yankees
33. Tyler Matzek, Rockies
34. John Lamb, Royals
35. Manny Banuelos, Yankees
36. Lonnie Chisenhall, Indians
37. Jake Odorizzi, Royals
38. Nick Franklin, Mariners
39. Aaron Hicks, Twins
40. Kyle Gibson, Twins
41. Wilin Rosario, Rockies
42. Jose Iglesias, Red Sox
43. Tanner Scheppers, Rangers
44. Dee Gordon, Dodgers
45. Devin Mesoraco, Reds
46. Brett Jackson, Cubs
47. Chris Archer, Rays
48. J.P. Arencibia, Blue Jays
49. Yonder Alonso, Reds
50. Christian Friedrich, Rockies
