2017 Top 100 Prospects: Player Phylum Hit-Over-Power Corner Bats

Major league examples: Joe Mauer, Melky Cabrera, Martin Prado.

In the Prospect Handbook, we rank the tools that clubs use to profile players at each position. At the corner spots—first base, third base, left field and right field—power comes first. And yet exceptions exist in the majors, from Mauer to Cabrera. This year’s Top 100 features several players who fit this phylum, because scouts grade their hitting ability to be ahead of their power, yet they should hit enough to be solid regulars. Top 100 Prospect ranking in parentheses.

Nick Senzel (9) 3b, Reds

His power grades as above-average; his hitting ability is just that much better.

Raimel Tapia (49) of, Rockies

He could stick in center, and has enough hitting ability to be a corner regular.

Jake Bauers (70) 1b/of, Rays

He controls the strike zone and has few holes in his short, contact-oriented swing.

Dominic Smith (71) 1b, Mets

He started getting to his power in 2016, and an improved physique could help him break out