Minor League Update: Friday

Jaff Decker came into 2010 injured and took a long time to get things going once he came back.  Since the all-star break however he is showing why he climbed the prospect lists last year.  Flashing his power and high average skills, he reminds me a bit of Travis Snider - both a bit stocky but can handle the stick.  Dacker may lose his top 50 prospect status due to his dreadful start but should he enter 2011 healthy, he is a definite pick-up in dynasty leagues with a minor league system.

Mike Moustakas fouled a ball off his foot and should be out for a few games - negative x-rays so shouldn't be too terrible.  Look for a September cup-o-coffee with Kansas City if healthy.

Of the top 15 prospects (according to MiLB.com), only Desmond Jennings and Dustin Ackley are still in the minor leagues.  Note: Domonic Brown may be returning to minor league land with the return of Vicorino.  Other than those two, it has certainly been the year of the rookie.  Many have given solid contributions.  With all the promotions, it will be very difficult to select a top 15 list for next year.  If Jennings remains in the minors for the remainder of the year, I think he has to be considered for the #1 spot.  I don't see Harper grabbing it and break-outs like Mike Trout, Moustakas, Eric Hosmer, and Julio Teheran just don't seems to have 'it' to grab the top overall prospect spot.  With all respects to Trout, he seems the most likely, of the group above, to be able to snag the #1 spot, but I it just doesn't feel right to me for some reason.  Upcoming post with the potential suitors for the top 10 or 15 for next year's prospect list will be up soon.

Yesterday's stats courtesy of minorleaguesplits.com.