2018 Oakland Athletics Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: B ... Pitching: B ... Top-end Talent: B+ ... Depth: B ... Overall: B

 



Minor League Affiliates

Triple-A: Las Vegas (Triple A West)
Double-A: Midland (Double A Central)
High-A: Lansing (A+ Central)
Low-A: Stockton (A West)
Rookie: ACL Athletics (Arizona Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Athletics (Dominican Summer League)

 



1. Franklin Barreto (2B,SS) ... 5-9, 174 ... R/R ... 22 ... 2012 FA (VZ)

Comments: Productive MIF who set career-high in HR en route to OAK. Was youngest position player in PCL. Presents good power for size, though can expand zone at times. Owns high BA potential due to bat speed, hard contact, and instincts. SB declined but runs well. Split time between 2B and SS and is average defender at both. No...

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