The Yakker

Smoak'ing minor league pitching near you!

Prospect evaluation is just one of many facets to fantasy baseball, but in some league formats–particularly keeper and dynasty–it’s imperative. Below you’ll find my current top 25 prospect rankings as of August 1.

1. Justin Smoak, 1b, Rangers
2. Jason Heyward, OF, Braves
3. Buster Posey, C, Giants
4. Madison Bumgarner, SP, Giants
5. Cameron Maybin, OF, Marlins
6. Matt LaPorta, 1b/OF, Indians
7. Neftali Feliz, SP, Rangers
8. Mike Stanton, OF, Marlins
9. Brian Matusz, SP, Orioles
10. Chris Tillman, SP, Orioles
11. Pedro Alvarez, 3b, Pirates
12. Kyle Drabek, SP, Phillies
13. Stephen Strasburg, SP, Nationals
14. Jesus Montero, C, Yankees
15. Mat Latos, SP, Padres
16. Jarrod Parker, SP, Diamondbacks
17. Carlos Santana, C, Indians
18. Austin Jackson, OF, Yankees
19. Yonder Alonso, 1b, Reds
20. Brett Wallace, 3b, Athletics
21. Josh Vitters, 3b, Cubs
22. Jake Arrieta, SP, Orioles
23. Desmond Jennings, OF, Rays
24. Michael Bowden, SP, Red Sox
25. Tim Alderson, SP, Pirates