MINORS: 2016 Top shortstop prospects

(photo: Corey Seager, SS, LAD)

 

This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position. Between now and Opening Day, we'll examine one position a week by looking at both those rookies ready to contribute in the big leagues now, as well as run-down of the top 15 long-term prospects at each position.

This week we take a look at the top shortstop prospects in baseball and, as in years past, this position is loaded with can’t miss prospects. Shortstop has always been a key position at the major league level, but over the past decade most teams have placed a renewed emphasis on having a lock-down, highlight reel defender at short. Getting elite-level offensive production is a tremendous bonus—and most of those...

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