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Blue Rocks Past & Future Dominate Prospect Rankings

Published on November 17, 2010 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Wilmington Blue Rocks News Release


Wilmington, DE - Baseball America has released its annual Top 10 Prospects list for the Kansas Royals, and it includes quite a few familiar faces for Blue Rocks fans. In fact, all of the top nine links in the Royals' chain have worn the Wilmington uniform over just the last two seasons, including the system's top-ranked prospect, Eric Hosmer. The 10th-ranked chip, outfielder Brett Eibner, has been forecasted by multiple outlets as a likely Blue Rock in 2011.

Baseball America's Top 10 Royals Prospects:

1. Eric Hosmer, 1B

2. Wil Myers, C

3. Mike Moustakas, 3B

4. John Lamb, LHP

5. Michael Montgomery, LHP

6. Christian Colon, SS

7. Danny Duffy, LHP

8. Chris Dwyer, LHP

9. Aaron Crow, RHP

10. Brett Eibner, OF

The publication also announced its "Best Tools" list on the Kansas City farm. Yet again, former Blue Rocks make up the vast majority of the names.

Baseball America's "Best Tools" on the Kansas City farm (former Blue Rocks only):

Best Hitter for Average: Eric Hosmer

Best Power Hitter: Mike Moustakas

Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Wil Myers

Fastest Baserunner: Jarrod Dyson

Best Athlete: Derrick Robinson

Best Curveball: Chris Dwyer

Best Slider: Aaron Crow

Best Changeup: John Lamb

Best Control: John Lamb

Best Defensive Catcher: Salvador Perez

Best Infield Arm: Mike Moustakas

Best Defensive Outfielder: Jarrod Dyson

Finally, the publication projected the 2014 lineup for the Major League club and had former Blue Rocks at every position but left field, DH and closer.

Baseball America's Projected 2014 Royals Lineup (former Blue Rocks only):

Catcher: Salvador Perez

First Base: Eric Hosmer

Second Base: Johnny Giavotella

Third Base: Mike Moustakas

Shortstop: Christian Colon

Center Field: Jarrod Dyson

Right Field: Wil Myers

No. 2 Starter: John Lamb

No. 3 Starter: Michael Montgomery

No. 4 Starter: Danny Duffy

No. 5 Starter Chris Dwyer

The Blue Rocks return to the field on April 8, 2011 as they open their season in Myrtle Beach, SC against the Pelicans. The full 2011 schedule is available on the team's website.

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