2017 Top 100 Prospects Position Rankings: Lefthanders

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The game’s top lefthander is a considered a No. 3 starter type in Josh Hader, while the players following him have serious red flags. For Kolby Allard it’s a previous back injury; for Jason Groome it’s maturity; for Cody Reed it’s performance after a poor big league debut. The same holds down the list, with wild cards (A.J. Puk, Adrian Morejon) who could just as easily flame out as become stars and others (Max Fried, Brady Aiken) with serious injury histories. With not much in the way of either depth or star power, this is one of the weakest crops in years and easily the weakest position group of 2017.

Lefthander ? (out of five stars)

LEFTHANDERS

1. Josh Hader, Brewers

2. Kolby Allard, Braves

3. Jason Groome, Red Sox

4. Cody Reed, Reds

5. Braxton Garrett, Marlins

6. Sean Newcomb, Braves

7. Amir Garrett, Reds

8. A.J. Puk, Athletics

9. Anthony Banda, Diamondbacks

10. Justus Sheffield, Yankees

11. Adrian Morejon, Padres

12. Stephen Gonsalves, Twins

13. Luiz Gohara, Braves

14. Yohander Mendez, Rangers

15. Max Fried, Braves

16. Matt Strahm, Royals

17. Brady Aiken, Indians

18. Thomas Szapucki, Mets

19. Joey Wentz, Braves

20. Tyler Jay, Twins

21. Kyle Freeland, Rockies

22. Adalberto Mejia, Twins

23. Eric Skoglund, Royals

24. Steven Brault, Pirates

25. Cole Ragans, Rangers