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2. Jeremy Reed, OF, White Sox, Age: 22

 

 

The ChiSox selected Reed, a Long Beach State product, with their second-round pick in 2002. That same year, he had a solid season in the Sally League, but in 2003 he went absolutely nuts with the lumber. He showed outstanding plate discipline and good gap power in the Carolina League for the first half of 2003, and then dropped a daisy cutter on the Southern League in the second half. Here are his eye-popping numbers at AA-Birmingham: .409 AVG/.474 OBP/.591 SLG. His walk rate slipped a bit, but the power numbers are unassailable. He's already proved he can handle the high minors, and his bat is a thing of beauty. Granted, batting average is a statistic that's somewhat prone to random fluctuation, but Reed is a proven raker. His glove will confine him to a corner position, but the bat will take him places. ETA: Late 2004.

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1. Andy Marte, 3B, Braves, Age: 20

 

Some might see the pick of Marte as the best prospect in baseball as a bit of a reach. While you can marshal a case that Marte shouldn't be placed ahead of Mauer or Reed, he is indisputably a special prospect. Here's why I think he's the best: excellent defense and tremendous offensive potential. Signed in 2000 as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican, Marte struggled in rookie ball in 2001 but has since put together two strong seasons at the A level. Especially impressive was his work in 2003. Despite playing in Myrtle Beach, probably the toughest park for hitters in professional baseball, Marte, at age 19, hit .285, drew walks at an impressive clip, posted a .372 OBP and smacked 52 extra-base hits. He's got plate discipline, developing power and a great glove. That he's showed all those at age 19 in the (for hitters) brutal Carolina League is even more impressive. No all he needs to do is keep it up at the higher levels. I like his chances to be the next Braves superstar. ETA: Late 2005.

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