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The SAL class of 2011 is notable for its depth, including future MVPs Bryce Harper and Christian Yelich as well as three other high quality regulars.

Mike Trout jumped on the fast track to superstardom in 2010, which he finished in the California League to conclude his full-season debut.

The Pioneer League class of 2009 had an incredible volume of future major league regulars.

Multi-time all-stars Hanley Ramirez and Curtis Granderson headlined the 2002 New York-Penn League.

The best AZL class had a distinctly international flavor, with a South Korean outfielder and two Dominican pitchers who would go on to long MLB careers.

The 2001 Appy League prospect class included the rare No. 1 overall draft pick plus another franchise icon.

The 2000 Midwest League was headlined by two future greats whose greatness snuck up on people because they were late-round draft picks.

As the minor leagues enter a new era, BA reflects on the past four decades of MiLB prospect rankings.

The Texas League class of 1998 had incredible star power, including five future all-star position players and the ace of the winningest team in history.

In 1995 the Gulf Coast League featured 10 first-round picks from that year’s draft, including future Hall of Famer Roy Halladay.

The EL class of 1996 is historic even for a historic league, with a record four players who would go on to accumulate at least 50 WAR.

An all-star team of major league stars who never ranked as Minor League Top 10 Prospects.

Albuquerque teammates and future Hall of Famers Pedro Martinez and Mike Piazza headlined an unusually strong PCL prospect class.

The 1990 FSL boasted transcendent young catcher Ivan Rodriguez plus two late-round draft picks out of college who far exceeded expectations.

The Double-A Southern League has a rich prospect tradition, none better than the class of 1987 headlined by two Hall of Famers and a future MVP.

The Northwest League had a banner season for future talent in 1987, the year the draft was streamlined into one June phase.

The American Association class of 1986 features two Hall of Famers along with several other longtime contributors.

While other prospect rankings would surpass them in popularity, the Minor League Top 10s helped BA gain early credibility in the baseball industry.

The Carolina League class of 1983 stands out for its breadth of talent, with five players who accumulated 10 or more WAR.

Three position players with powerful upside, plus two injured pitchers you will want to think about stashing for 2021.