50 Angel Guzman, RHP, Cubs (19)

2004 stats: [A]3-1,4.20 ERA,30 IP,27 H,0 BB,40 K [AA]0-3,5.60 ERA,17.2 IP,20 H,4 BB, 13 K

ETA in Majors: 2005 Previous Rank: N/A

 

As he gets further away from the surgery, he should climb the charts quickly

49 Ryan Howard, 1B, Phillies (22)

2004 stats: [AA] .297 BA/ .386 OBP/ .647 SLG; [AAA] .270 BA/ .362 OBP/ .604 SLG

ETA in Majors: 2005 Previous Rank: N/A

 

Howard's power could be Major League ready next year. The only question is with which team with Jim Thome blocking his path in Philly.

48 Alberto Callaspo, SS, Angels (23)

2004 stats: .288 BA/ .341 OBP/ .383 SLG

ETA in Majors: 2007 Previous Rank: N/A

 

The 21-year-old skipped over High-A ball and finished Double-A with a flourish, hitting .327 in August. A competition with Aybar in the future will be fun to watch.

47 Felix Pie, OF, Cubs (23)

2004 stats: .298 BA/ .360 OBP/ .444 SLG

ETA in Majors: 2007 Previous Rank: 33

 

The step up to the FSL hasn't seemed to bother him as he's hit for average, stolen some bases and played outstanding defense.

46 Adam Wainwright, RHP, Cardinals (24)

2004 stats: 4-4, 5.37 ERA, 63.2 IP, 68 H, 28 BB, 64 K

ETA in Majors: 2005 Previous Rank: 32

 

It's been an up-and-down year for Wainwright, who started strong but has struggled the last few months.

45 Kyle Sleeth, RHP, Tigers (24)

2004 stats: [A]5-4,3.31 ERA,68 IP,60 H,18 BB,65 K [AA]3-4,6.45 ERA,74 IP,85 H,34 BB,51 K

ETA in Majors: 2005 Previous Rank: N/A

 

Sleeth has found the Eastern League to be challenging, but reacing Double-A in his first full season is quite an accomplishment.

44 Jose Lopez, SS, Mariners (26)

2004 stats: .295 BA/ .342 OBP/ .505 SLG

ETA in Majors: 2004 Previous Rank: 41

 

A knee injury delayed his arrival in Seattle a bit, but he's there for good now. And he won't be 21 until November.

43 Clint Everts, RHP, Expos (26)

2004 stats:[LoA]7-3,2.49 ERA,90.1 IP,67 H,21 BB,103 K[HiA]2-2,2.25 ERA,20 IP,16 H,10 BB,19 K

ETA in Majors: 2006 Previous Rank: N/A

 

As one scout put it, he is the Expos system. Everts really started putting it together this year.

42 Dustin McGowan, RHP, Blue Jays (28)

2004 stats: 2-0, 4.06 ERA, 31 IP, 24 H, 15 BB, 29 K

ETA in Majors: 2006 Previous Rank: 25

 

Even with his season ended early because of Tommy John surgery, scouts stil love his arm

41 Jesse Crain, RHP, Twins (28)

2004 stats: 3-2, 19 SV, 2.49 ERA, 50.2 IP, 38 H, 17 BB, 64 K

ETA in Majors: 2004 Previous Rank: N/A

 

The only reliever in the Top 50, Crain has made a big contribution to the Twins' playoff push.

40 Sergio Santos, SS, Diamondbacks (29)

2004 stats: .282 BA/ .332 OBP/ .461 SLG

ETA in Majors: 2005 Previous Rank: N/A

 

Another shortstop debuting on the list, Santos' numbers look even better when you remember he just turned 21 in July.

39 Jason Kubel, OF, Twins (30)

2004 stats: [AA] .377 BA/ .453 OBP/ .667 SLG [AAA] .343 BA/ .398 OBP/ .560 SLG

ETA in Majors: 2004 Previous Rank: N/A

 

Those numbers are no fluke. He's been so impressive, the Twins called him up on Aug. 31 so he can be eligible for the postseason roster.

38 Erick Aybar, SS, Angels (34)

2004 stats: .334 BA/ .374 OBP/ .491 SLG

ETA in Majors: 2004 Previous Rank: N/A

 

He certainly has the early tools to be an all-around talent at short, with double-digit homers and 49 steals in the California League.

37 Chin-Hui Tsao, RHP, Rockies (34)

2004 stats: [A-AA-AAA] 3-2, 4.41 ERA, 34.2 IP, 41 H, 8 BB, 38 K

ETA in Majors: 2005 Previous Rank: 20

 

A bad shoulder allowed him to make just seven starts before he went to Athens for the Olympics. If healthy, he'll get a shot next spring.

36 Jose Capellan, RHP, Braves (35)

2004 stats: [A-AA-AAA] 14-3, 1.86 ERA, 144.2 IP, 106 H, 40 BB, 148 K

ETA in Majors: 2005 Previous Rank: N/A

 

Three levels, and he got better at each one. With more than a strikeout an inning across the board, he could be ready for Atlanta next year.

35 Dioner Navarro, C, Yankees (38)

2004 stats: [AA] .271 BA/ .354 OBP/ .369 SLG; [AAA] .250 BA/ .316 OBP/ .360 SLG

ETA in Majors: 2005 Previous Rank: 40

 

After a rough adjustment to Triple-A, Navarro hit .296 in August to earn a September callup.

34 John Danks, LHP, Rangers (38)

2004 stats:[LoA]3-2,2.17 ERA,49.2 IP,38 H,14 BB,64 K[HiA]1-4,5.65 ERA,51 IP,60 H,23 BB, 44 K

ETA in Majors: 2006 Previous Rank: N/A

 

So he's learned that the Cal League is hard. He still dominated the Midwest League, earned a promotion and a trip to the Futures Game in his first full season.

Dont tell me your gonna try and get 50 posts this way.. Wow!