2016 Oakland Athletics Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2016
Organization Grades
Hitting: A- ... Pitching: C ... Top-end Talent: B ... Depth: B ... Overall: B
Minor League Affiliates
Triple-A: Las Vegas (Triple A West)
Double-A: Midland (Double A Central)
High-A: Lansing (A+ Central)
Low-A: Stockton (A West)
Rookie: ACL Athletics (Arizona Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Athletics (Dominican Summer League)
1. Franklin Barreto (SS) ... 5-9, 174 ... R/R ... 20 ... 2012 FA (VZ) ... #32, 2016 HQ100
Comments: Short, strong INF who bypassed Low-A and set career high in HR. Above average bat speed and use of all fields should lead to high BA. Power projects to average due to line drive stroke. SB output dropped, but could increase with more walks. Commits careless errors despite solid range and arm. Has things to...
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