2009 Prospects
1) Jay Bruce (BELOW Right): Bruce made our top prospect list for a numerous of reasons. Firstly in his large sample of the MLB (108 games) he hit 21 home runs and stole 6 bases. This display of power was
great for the now 22 year old because he proved that he will eventually develop into the 30+ home run hitterhe is predicted to be. Though the stolen base total isn't as high as one may had predicted in the beginning of 2008, it is a good start and eventually he will probaly triple that amount as he develops. Overall, Bruce is a great prospect and will propably become similar to a Carlos Beltran but now he will not put up those numbers, but will probaly get you at least 20 home runs with 10 stolen bases.
2). Matt Wieter(LEFT): As a rookie in 2009, Wieters is prepared to put up big stats. In a position that is hard to 
find prestigious players, Wieters will fly under the radar in the draft. He is a well-known player, but people are usually afraid to take these young prospects. With the release of Ramon Hernandez to the Reds, Wieters is a likely to come up in June.
3). Travis Snider (RIGHT): Snider showed the Blue Jays 
what he was made of in 2007, where his stats in the Midwest league were phenomenal. A .523 Slugging Percentage, 35 doubles, 58 extra-base hits and 93 RBI's. The Blue Jays saw this and called him up in 2008 where he got a fair share of at-bats (73). With these at bats, he delivered a .301 batting average including a slugging percentage of .466. This year, he is now batting with a rising Blue Jays lineup, including Rios, Wells, and Overbay. A hit or miss none the less, it is predicted that Snider will be a sure hit in 2009.
4). Clayton Kershaw (BELOW RIGHT): Kershaw blossomed in the minors in 2007, leading the league in K/9 (12) and
batting average allowed (.201). In 2008, Kershaw put up average stats. However, he was only 20. This year, with the return of Manny Ramirez and the addition of Orlando Hudson, this 2009 Dodgers team will supply a lot of run support. Kershaw has the ability to strikeout more than a batter an inning, and keeping the ball in the park. Kershaw is a great middle-of-the-road pitcher for 2009.
5). Clay Buchholz ( BELOW LEFT): His no-hitter in 2007 was no fluke, and although he declined 
in 2008, with a powerful lineup and bullpen to back him up, Buchholz is a sure steal late in the draft.
6). David Price (BELOW RIGHT): Probably one of the best post-season 
performances by a rising star, Price helped the Rays get an easy bid into the World Series last year. An ERA of 1.93 doesn't lie, and Price is prepared to show the Rays that he ready to take on a starting role. He is starting the season in the minors, but he will be called up within the month. If you have Price, hold on to him for a while, he will bring solid stats to your team late into the year.
7). Elvis Andrus (BELOW LEFT): A very young shortstop propsect for the Texas Rangers. He is a speedster with a possiblity for a high amounts of runs, playing in maybe the best line
up in all of the American League. The hype is warrented, the Rangers moved all star Michael Young to third base to make room for this future stud.
8) Cameron Maybin: ( BELOW RIGHT): Maybin is predicted to be a 20-20 man or maybe even a 30-30 man. Based on these predictions alone, one knows that Maybin
is loaded with talent, especially because he has the rare speed-power combination that is desired by most fantasy owners because of the versaltitlty throughout the fantasy catagories. Not only does he have talent, but he hits in the two spot for the Florida Marlins. This line up consists of players like Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla so Maybin is in good company, which will allow his talent to reach its apex in Florida.
