Top 100 Prospects Position Rankings: Corner Outfielders

Now that we’ve wrapped up the Top 10 Prospects lists and The Top 100, we turn our attention to how the best of the best stack up against each other with our position rankings.

CORNER OUTFIELDERS

Quality of the Class:  While you’ll find 12 corner outfielders in the Top 100, that’s fewer corner bats than center fielders. By the time this list gets into the teens, it’s a combination of hitters with flaws as well as some who scouts wished were a little more accomplished in center field so they could slide over and rely less on their bats.

Highest Ceiling: Nomar Mazara is a massive right fielder who hits for average and is growing into his power as he gets ready to head to Triple-A as a 21-year-old. In other words, there’s an awful lot to like.

Lowest Risk: Few doubt that Austin Meadows will continue to hit as he climbs the minor league ladder. Ideally he remains in center field for the long term, but he probably fits better defensively in a corner. He can play either and his combination of bat control and solid power makes him a safer-than-usual bet.

Bursting On The Scene: He’s a long way from the big leagues and he’s toying with playing third base as well, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has the power potential to be one of the better international signings of recent years. He’ll make himself noticed in small doses in 2016, but he should really take off in 2017 and beyond.

Corner Outfielders

1. Nomar Mazara, Rangers

2. Austin Meadows, Pirates

3. Nick Williams, Phillies

4.  Max Kepler, Twins

5. Clint Frazier, Indians

6. Jesse Winker, Reds

7. Hector Olivera, Braves

8. Kyle Tucker, Astros

9. Aaron Judge, Yankees

10. Hunter Renfroe, Padres

11. Cornelius Randolph, Phillies

12. Harold Ramirez, Pirates

13. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays

14. Alex Jackson, Mariners

15. Billy McKinney, Cubs

16. Derek Fisher, Astros

17. Eloy Jimenez, Cubs

18. Mike Gerber, Tigers

19. Christin Stewart, Tigers

20. Raimel Tapia, Rockies

21. Tyler O’Neill, Mariners

22. Micker Adolfo, White Sox

23. Jarrett Parker, Giants

24. Mac Williamson, Giants

25. Braden Bishop, Mariners

26. Stone Garrett, Marlins

27. Phillip Ervin, Reds

28. Scott Schebler, Reds

29. Jon Kemmer, Astros

30. Mark Zagunis, Cubs

31. Clint Coulter, Brewers

32. Courtney Hawkins, White Sox

33. D.J. Stewart, Oriokles

34. Ryan Cordell, Rangers

35. Donnie Dewees, Cubs

36. Steven Moya, Tigers

37. Willy Garcia, Pirates

38. Wuilmer Becerra, Mets

39. Jabari Blash, Padres

40. Jorge Bonifacio, Royals

41. Yorman Rodriguez, Reds

42. Taylor Motter, Rays

43. Tyler Goeddel, Phillies

44. Austin Dean, Marlins

45. Gabby Guerrero, Diamondbacks