Top candidates for MLB Rookie of the Year in 2017.
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Alfaro could be Philly's starting catcher next season after hitting .285-15-67 at Double-A Reading this season. He will get a long look in spring training.
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Bader struggled at Triple-A this season after a strong showing at Double-A. The Cardinals could still use his bat, with Matt Holliday and Brandon Moss potentially departing this offseason.
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Barreto is likely Oakland's shortstop of the future after hitting .284-11-53 with 30 steals between Double- and Triple-A this season. He should be up in the first half of 2017.
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Benintendi has been spectacular in his MLB debut with a batting average above .300 and hit .312-9-76 with only 39 strikeouts in 372 at-bats in the minors this season.
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Brinson turned it on after getting traded from Texas to Milwaukee in late July and hit .268-15-61 for the season. He's likely to be Milwaukee's starting center fielder in 2017.
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Crawford struggled offensively this season but was a high average hitter before 2016. His defense should get him to the majors soon.
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De Leon has an elite changeup and has shown dominant strikeout rates at all levels. He had a 2.61 ERA in 16 starts at Triple-A Oklahoma City this season.
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Amir Garrett, SP, Reds
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Garrett had a 2.55 ERA between Double- and Triple-A this season, continuing his progress from 2015. The Reds will give him a long look going into next season.
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Giolito has elite stuff but is still learning how to pitch. The 22-year-old has struggled with his control but had a 2.97 ERA in 22 starts in the minors this year.
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Glasnow was dominant at Triple-A this season, even as his control wasn't always perfect. He had a 1.87 ERA in 20 starts at Indianapolis.
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Hader ran into some struggles at Triple-A Colorado Springs this season but still posted a 3.29 ERA and 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings for the season. His sidearm motion is quite difficult for uninitiated hitters.
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Brent Honeywell, SP, Rays
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Honeywell has pinpoint control and throws a screwball, a pitch that isn't often used in the game anymore. He had a 2.34 ERA between High-A and Double-A this season.
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Margot is likely San Diego's starting center fielder for 2017, showing great range and leadoff hitting skills. He hit .304 with 30 steals at Triple-A El Paso this season.
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Meadows hit .266-12-47 with 17 steals between three minor league levels this season, finishing with a .536 slugging percentage. The Pirates could have a tough decision to make on Andrew McCutchen, and moving on from him would open the door for Meadows.
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Traded from the Giants to Twins this season, Mejia had a 3.00 ERA in 20 starts between two levels. His control has come together nicely this season, and he should compete for a rotation spot in spring training.
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Arguably the best prospect in baseball, Moncada should have a chance to start heading into 2017. He hit .294-15-62 with 45 steals between High-A and Double-A this season.
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Luis Ortiz, SP, Brewers
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Traded from Texas to Milwaukee in the Jonathan Lucroy deal, Ortiz posted a 3.08 ERA between High-A and Double-A this season. He's shown very good control and could make the rotation at the beginning of next season.
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Paulino has been a dominant player between three minor league levels this season, with a 2.00 ERA in 90 innings, along with 106 strikeouts. He only has three Triple-A starts under his belt but might not need much more seasoning.
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Phillips didn't reach the majors this season after a disappointing year at Double-A Biloxi, hitting only .229. However, he did hit 16 home runs and draw 67 walks, and Phillips will likely still get a long look in the spring.
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A former first-round pick, Renfroe became a complete offensive force at Triple-A El Paso this season. He hit .306-30-105 and should be penciled in for a regular job going into 2017.
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While still raw, Reyes has the ability to be an ace very soon. He has a 1.58 ERA in 40 innings between starting and relief for the Cardinals and had 12.8 strikeouts per nine innings at Triple-A.
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With Matt Wieters' pending free agency, Sisco could step in as Baltimore's starting catcher. He hit .320-4-44 at Double-A Bowie in 2016.
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The athletic Tapia hit .328-8-48 with 23 steals between Double- and Triple-A this season. He will have to battle for at-bats in spring training but has the all-around game to win a key role.
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Voth doesn't have the great stuff as some of Washington's other pitching prospects, but he's been very effective in the minors. He posted a 3.15 ERA in 157 innings this season.
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Winker failed to make his MLB debut this season, but he still had a fine year at Triple-A Louisville. The on-base machine hit .303-3-45 with a .397 on-base percentage.