2017 Texas 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.

Texas League Best Tools

Best Batting Prospect: Edwin Rios Tulsa (Dodgers)

Best Power Prospect: J.D. Davis Corpus Christi (Astros)

Best Strike-Zone Judgment: Ian Miller Arkansas (Mariners)

Best Baserunner: Ian Miller Arkansas (Mariners)

Fastest Baserunner: Magneuris Sierra Springfield Cardinals

Best Pitching Prospect: Walker Buehler Tulsa (Dodgers)

Best Fastball: Walker Buehler Tulsa (Dodgers)

Best Breaking Pitch: Walker Buehler Tulsa (Dodgers)

Best Changeup: Rogelio Armenteros Corpus Christi (Astros)

Best Control: Matt Pearce Springfield (Cardinals)

Best Reliever: Trey Wingenter San Antonio  (Padres)

Best Defensive Catcher: Garrett Stubbs Corpus Christi  (Astros)

Best Defensive 1B: Casey Grayson Springfield (Cardinals)

Best Defensive 2B: Luis Urias San Antonio (Padres)

Best Defensive 3B: J.D. Davis Corpus Christi (Astros)

Best Defensive SS: Richie Martin Midland (Athletics)

Best Infield Arm: J.D. Davis Corpus Christi (Astros)

Best Defensive OF: Magneuris Sierra Springfield (Cardinals)

Best Outfield Arm: Ramon Laureano Corpus Christi (Astros)

Most Exciting Prospect: Walker Buehler Tulsa (Dodgers)

Best Manager Prospect: Johnny Rodriguez Springfield (Cardinals)