2017 South Atlantic League Best Tools

Baseball America asked the men with the best seats in the house to break down the best players in each minor league in a variety of categories. Full-season managers, often with input from their coaching staffs, completed our Best Tools surveys in July.

South Atlantic League Best Tools

Best Batting Prospect: Juan Soto Hagerstown (Nationals)

Best Power Prospect: Daniel Johnson Hagerstown (Nationals)

Best Strike-Zone Judgment: Brett Cumberland Rome  (Braves)

Best Baserunner:  Cristian Pache Rome (Braves)

Fastest Baserunner: Randy Ventura Rome (Braves)

Best Pitching Prospect: Sixto Sanchez Lakewood (Phillies)

Best Fastball: Sixto Sanchez Lakewood (Phillies)

Best Breaking Pitch: Jay Groome Greenville (Red Sox)

Best Changeup: JoJo Romero Lakewood (Phillies)

Best Control: Alex Wells Delmarva (Orioles)

Best Reliever: Trevor Lane Charleston (Yankees)

Best Defensive Catcher: Ali Sanchez Columbia (Mets)

Best Defensive 1B:  Carlos Munoz West Virginia (Pirates)

Best Defensive 2B:  Daniel Brito Lakewood (Phillies)

Best Defensive 3B: Sheldon Neuse Hagerstown (Nationals)

Best Defensive SS: Andres Gimenez Columbia (Mets)

Best Infield Arm: Sheldon Neuse Hagerstown (Nationals)

Best Defensive OF: Cristian Pache Rome (Braves)

Best Outfield Arm: Cristian Pache Rome (Braves)

Most Exciting Prospect: Estevan Florial Charleston (Yankees)

Best Manager Prospect:Warren Schaeffer Asheville (Rockies)