2018 Cleveland Guardians Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: C+ ... Pitching: D- ... Top-end Talent: C- ... Depth: D ... Overall: D+

 



Minor League Affiliates

Triple-A: Columbus (AAA East)
Double-A: Akron (AA Northeast)
High-A: Lake County (A+ Central)
Low-A: Lynchburg (A East)
Rookie: ACL Guardians (Arizona Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Guardians (Dominican Summer League)

 



1. Triston McKenzie (RHP) ... 6-5, 165 ... 20 ... 2015 (1) HS (FL)

Comments: Lean SP who was young for level, yet finished 2nd in minors in K and 3rd in CAR in ERA. Very stingy to hit based upon pitch mix, touch, and angle to plate. Needs to add strength to pitch deeper into games. Shows above average control for age and misses bats with both FB and sharp CB. Emerging CU could improve to average status in...

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