Bill Ballew: Reddick in many ways was a surprise, so I believe some managers and scouts had a hard time believing how well he produced. He'll have to continue to prove himself, but he made a very strong first impression in the professional ranks. I believe he has a strong future.

Bill Ballew: Hanson is a guy who gets by with his great command and his ability to throw four pitches for strikes. What he doesn't have is an overpowering pitch, which causes some people to overlook him. I know the Braves are very high on him, and he made a seamless move to the Carolina League. He has the overall package to be a starter in the big leagues.

Bill Ballew: Tanner narrowly missed the list. Aside from Sosa, he received the most positive attention of any Augusta pitcher. He has outstanding command and is not afraid to challenge hitters. At the same time, he is not overpowering in any aspect of his repertoire, which leaves some observers wondering how he will fare at higher levels. Still, I believe he could reach the big leagues.

Bill Ballew: He might have if he had put up the same kind of numbers. I had several scouts last year who questioned if Schafer would ever hit enough to be a legit big leaguer. He went a long way toward answering that question this year. He is an incredible center fielder. If he has the same kind of season in 2008 that he had this past season, he could be in Atlanta's outfield in 2009.

Bill Ballew: I think so. Carter's game is based on offense. He hits for power and average. No other aspect of his game will blow scouts away, but he who hits plays in the major leagues.

Bill Ballew: Townsend was making solid progress prior to missing the last portion of the season. He had a great April and then experienced some of the woes associated with injury comebacks. The Rays were encouraged with what they saw and believe he has a chance to put together a season in which he makes considerable progress along the organizational ladder in 2008.

Bill Ballew: That's hard to say since most managers did not see him, but based on those that did as well as the comments of Appy League managers and scouts, Rohrbough could have been a top 10 guy. The lefthander has quality stuff with great command, especially since he became more consistent with throwing the ball over the top instead of dropping down. Considering he had success after signing in May as a draft-and-follow pick, Rohrbough's future looks bright indeed.

Bill Ballew: Owings didn't get much, although I am a fan of his game. He needs to stay healthy so he can put together some consistency. He didn't have a bad year, but it was marred somewhat by ailments once again. I like Flowers more than many people. I think he has a very good bat. He split his time between first base and catcher, and he has considerable work to do if he wants to remain behind the plate for the long haul.

Bill Ballew: The 50-game suspension did not help his cause, but he would not have received enough recognition without it. The attributes you list are accurate, but he did not impress managers with his lack of feel for his pitches. He's definitely a thrower instead of a pitcher at this point, but that can be said of a lot of other hurlers in the league.

Bill Ballew: Mitch Hilligoss receieved some love, although he doesn't always look pretty doing his job. Austin Jackson showed some athletic ability and tools, but he still needs to figure it out. On the mound, Robertson came out of nowhere as a reliever with his 91-92 mph cut fastball.

Bill Ballew: Beato is a righthander with four pitches who throws 90-94 mph. He has a good feel for his changeup and his cutter was good early in the year. He did not have a great season, but he has the ability to be a major league pitcher.

Bill Ballew: In a league as big as the 16-team SAL, it's easy for a player to get overlooked. I think that's what happened with Braddock. He was lights out when I saw him earlier in the season.

Bill Ballew: I mentioned David Robertson a few responses ago; he was one of manager Torre Tyson's top picks among Charleston players with big league futures. Dunn is another guy who came out of nowhere. A former first baseman, the lefthander has two plus pitches, a cutter and slider, and sits in th 90-91 mph range. Calzado has tools off the charts, including one of the league's strongest arms this year. He also made a steady climb up the batting order as he got more comfortable getting professional ABs. He's another guy worth keeping an eye on.

Bill Ballew: Sosa was mentioned by every manager that saw him. He has a great fastball and an even better breaking ball. He's still learning how to pitch in certain situations, but he can throw in the mid-90s and then attack with the hook. If he can refine the raw tools he possesses, he can be a No. 2 or 3 starter in the big leagues.

Bill Ballew: I'm not as qualified to talk about the rest of the Mets' organization, but the Savannah team was woefully short on prospects. Without question, they were the league's weakest team.

Bill Ballew: It's all according to how he refines his tools and learns how to pace himself. If that happens, he could be a top starter.

Bill Ballew: Anderson could be an all-star. He makes very consistent contact and he's learning how to drive the ball. He has a knack for putting solid wood on most pitches he hits. His defense is also pretty darn good. He's a legit top prospect.

Bill Ballew: Beato was a near-miss on the list. In July, I thought he would be a shoo-in, but he did not pitch that well over the course of the season. Remember, the SAL is a 16-team league, and Beato has the raw tools to be a success on the bump if he can refine his skills.

Bill Ballew: Weiser led the league in wins with his tremendous feel for pitching. He was a little bit of an older, more experienced guy who knew how to get younger batters out. What impressed me was how he had so much success despite pitching his home games in the bandbox that is McCormick Field. Unfortunately, nothing in his repertoire or overall tools package is particularly impressive. I guess all he does is win!

Bill Ballew: Jennings is still developing and is most likely three years from reaching the big leagues. He has great tools and he put many things together this year. At the same time, he's still learning how to be a better defensive center fielder as well as how to incorporate his speed to the best of his ability.

Bill Ballew: I have been a big John Raynor fan since he was at UNC Wilmington. I've had several observers disagree with me, but I think he more than showed what he is capable of accomplishing this past year. He reminds me of John Cangelosi. I don't know where he will rank on the Marlins' list, but I wouldn't count him out regardless of his placement.

Bill Ballew: With his fielding, he reminds me somewhat of Davey Concepcion. He's tall with very fluid motions. At the plate, he has a little Vladimir Guerrero in him in that he's a free swinger who is capable of hitting virtually any pitch. As the total package, I had more than one scout compare him to Miguel Tejada.

Bill Ballew: Burriss was brutal in the California League, and as a college guy in the South Atlantic League, he had success against younger competition. He has impressive speed and is generally considered above-average defensively at shortstop, but his bat and swing need to close some pretty significant holes before he has his heart set on AT&T Park.

Bill Ballew: There was. McBride can absolutely fly and he is a major league caliber center fielder. He's still learning how to use the bat in the professional ranks, but I believe he has a strong future. He could be on the same path as Jordan Schafer, who opened this past season at Rome before earning a promotion to high A Myrtle Beach in May.

Bill Ballew: Shelby really turned the corner this year. He got tired at midseason before finishing fairly strong. Shelby has great hands and is able to use the entire field. While he does a good job of putting the ball in play, Shelby needs to focus on using the middle of the field in order to put his above-average speed to better use.

Bill Ballew: Rollins is still learning how to pitch. There is no denying his arm strength, and he did get some consideration from several managers. But being an older guy and not being as polished as several others led to his missing the list.

Bill Ballew: The Rays have no interest in pushing Hellickson. He had a very impressive season and really made a lot of progress with his knowledge of the pitching craft. His strength is his electric stuff and great arm action. He also commands the fastball very well. Every comparison to Hellickson included Greg Maddux, which is pretty darn good company.

Bill Ballew: Carter obviously had good numbers. He's a young guy who works hard and is very mature for his age. His raw power is unquestioned. His defense is a work in progress, so that might keep him on a one-level-per-year pace for the immediate future.

Bill Ballew: Gomez and Sosa probably received the most mentions of any players in the league. Gomez oozes tools, and combined with his obvious love for the game, he produces big responses. Mayora surprised the Rockies with his output. Mayora is a former shortstop with excellent defensive skills. His bat was extremely productive, but some consideration needs to be taken into his home field, McCormick Field. Gomez has the higher ceiling, but Mayora could be a second baseman or a pretty decent utility man at higher levels.

Bill Ballew: Rowell went through a tremendous learning experience this year that might have overshadowed his efforts in the eyes of onlookers. He struggled against lefthanders and off-speed pitches and has plenty of holes in his swing. That said, he has a good eye at the plate and is at least capable of becoming a solid defensive third baseman. True, he was 18, but Rowell simply has more to work on before he'll rank among the league's top prospects.

Bill Ballew: Daniel looks like a guy who will develop more power as his body matures. He can play all three outfield positions and runs down balls throughout the garden. He's also a high average hitter. I think you're right on the money in that he isn't a top prospect, but he's definitely an above-average player who could be a productive fourth outfielder if he continues to develop.

Bill Ballew: Morrison turned 20 in August and showed tremendous improvement over the course of the season. His manager, Edwin Rodriguez, believes Morrison could be a guy who hits 30-35 home runs a season. His work habits are excellent, which should make him at least an average first baseman. Still, his raw power will keep him moving through the organization, particuarly with his ability to drive the ball to the opposite field.

Bill Ballew: Right now he's more suspect than prospect. He has the package of tools, but his performance and inability to stay healthy have hurt his chances.

Bill Ballew: That's a tough one, simply because Hanson has been through a full season and Rohrbough has not. Rohrough probably would be the choice among scouts, but I don't think you could go wrong with either one.

Bill Ballew: Jennings is still a few years away from the big leagues. From a tools standpoint those are valid comparisons with Milledge, but Jennings has a huge edge in terms of makeup.

Bill Ballew: I believe Schafer is at least a year away from the big leagues. I also think Andruw Jones will not be re-signed. One option the Braves are considering is moving Jeff Francoeur to center field until Schafer is ready.