Todd West

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #26 prospect in 2002
  Managers rated West the best defensive shortstop in the low Class A Midwest League last season, as he led the league in putouts (214), assists (374), double plays (72) and fielding percentage (.983). That .983 mark was the best among Class A shortstops, and anyone who has visited Beloit's Pohlman Field understands what an accomplishment that was. Besides his sure hands and accurate arm, he also has above-average range. West's offense is not anywhere close to his defense, however. He gets the bat knocked out of his hands and needs to gain some strength to be considered more of a threat at the plate. On defense alone, he projects as a big leaguer. How far he comes with the bat will determine whether he's an everyday player or utilityman.