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The Cavaliers have the top minor league system in the DelMarVa Baseball League, but we are vary hitting heavy. Our top 20 prospect, only 6 are pitchers. Then again players like Derek Carter and Dan Nelson are prospects, but have pitched too much to fall in the top 20.

The Cavaliers top 6 prospects:
1) Paul Brown - SP
"Paul Brown is going to be an ace. Fearless on the mound, and he makes pitching look easy". Paul is starting off in AA this year, but will be in AAA soon enough. He is 21, so we don't want to rush him because he is a star in the making. Rated as durable player and a team leader, he has it all.

2) Ramon Granados - OF
Ramon is 24 and is starting his 3rd season in the league. He spent the end of the season in AAA last year and will start there this year. He isn't happy about it, but we think its best. He is almost fully developed and will get a little more work. He will be up with the Cavaliers at some point this year. I am not sold on him as much as OSA is, but we will see what the future brings.

3) Takayuki Iemochi - SP
Singed out of Japan and is ready for the bigs, but with our stacked rotation he ended up being the odd-man out. Takayuki will be a #4 or 5 very soon. I am not ready to trade away Ron Reilly, but he could be a very good filler if it happens. "Above-average stuff for a kid of his age, tops out at around 91-93. Fastball isn't too straight, an dhe changes speeds nicely."

4) Armando Lopez - SP
Signed out of Venezuela 2 years ago he has progressed nicely up the system. Last year he started 32 games in AAA and we look to him to do the same this year. Once he gets his control up he will become a solid pitcher. "Really shows good command, and picks his spots well. Probably won't walk too many"

5) Alejandro Diaz - C
Alejandro signed from the DR in 2016 and has spent the last 2 years in the international complex. This is his first time making the top 100 list, he is 19 and will make the move to A ball at some point this year. He is a solid catcher and an ok hitter with a lot of raw power. "Top of the charts power potential"

6) Sergio Galvez - OF
Sergio Jumped up 22 slots on the top 100 this year and is just about major league ready. He has some development to do, but he is just about ready for the bigs. He will most likely be the first one up, if an injury occurs. He is going to get some playing time at first, but may end up being the left-fielder of the future with Jeff Lewis moving over to first. "Galvez has plus raw power and has hte chance to be a run producer."

Top 100 Prospects List Published: The season is about to start, so it's time to publish the annual Top 100 Prospects list. This year 22-year-old starting pitcher Pablo García of the Salisbury Ports is the #1 prospect overall.

Here is the top 10:
1) SP Pablo García, 22, Salisbury Ports
#1 draft pick from last season will be the #2 starter for the Ports this season. He only has a stamina of 6, so I can't seem him being a long-term starter, but he has a lot of talent.
Stuff: 11/14, Movement: 15/16, Control: 10/15, Stam: 6/20, GB% 68%

2) 2B Daniel Gómez, 18, Salisbury Ports
Discovered out of Puerto Rico last season, was the #2 prospect last year as well. He is 18 and has a bright future. He could be a 5-tool player if he can develop better defense.
Con: 9/16, Gap: 4/8, HR: 6/17, Eye: 1/4, K's: 4/12

3) SP Paul Brown, 21, Norfolk Cavaliers
Paul Brown will be in the rotation for the Cavaliers next season, and could probalby see some time this year. He is a big righty, with good stamina and 3 solid pitches.
Stuff: 14/18, Movement: 13/14, Control: 9/15k, Stam: 15/20, GB% 61%

4) MR Mariano Salazar, 21, Milford Clippers
A starter in the minors shifted over to a reliver during a late season call-up. He is a hard-thrower with 3 pitches, but lacks control. He is 21 so he will need to develop that. He could be the next great closer, or a solid starter, it will be interesting to see where he ends up at the end of the season.
Stuff: 18/20, Movement: 15/15, Control: 6/10, Stam: 12, GB% 63%

5) LF Ricardo Hidalgo, 21, Christiana Blue Hens
A second round pick two years ago Ricardo has made himself into a top prospect. He has a lot of developing left and will be in A-ball this year. He hit .236-14-50 last season, and I expect him to grow on those numbers this year.
Con: 7/10, Gap: 15/15, HR: 5/13, Eye: 9/13, K's: 3/7

6) 2B Dan Bernard, 20, Richmond Cardinals
A second year player will make his debut in AA after hitting .319 in A last year. He is a solid star in the making assuming he stays healhty and develops as expected.
Con: 8/11, Gap: 13/13, HR: 6/13, Eye: 5/9, K's: 6/11

7) CF Felipe Márquez, 21, Lewes Braves
A first round pick last season, has the potential to be a 5-tool star in the near feature. He is 21 and will be in AA this year. Most likely moving up to AAA or the bigs by the end of the year.
Con: 7/9, Gap: 9/10, HR: 3/7, Eye: 9/14, K's: 9/16

8) SP Jorge Jiménez, 21, Newark Millers
Jorge is going to be a #1 or 2 starter one day, and will probably end up being in the Millers rotation this season. Jumped up from #19 to #8 and has progressed up the charts every year since coming into the league in 2014.
Stuff: 9/11, Movement: 12/13, Control: 8/12, Stamina: 12, GB% 62%

9) LF Edgar Báez, 18, New Castle Colonials
Signed out of the DR last year, will be moving up the single-A this year after spending the year in the Int'l Complex. It will be interesting to see him perform in games this year.
Con: 6/10, Gap: 7/10, HR: 2/8, Eye: 5/13, K's: 2/7

10) LF Danny Turner, 22, Baltimore Barons
Danny was a first round draft pick last season, made it up to AA, and will start the season at AA this year. At 22 he is a late bloomer, but should be a solid ballplayer in the near future. Danny has a lot of growth a head of him.
Con: 7/9, Gap: 11/12, HR: 5/9, Eye: 9/12, K's: 4/7