MINORS: 2014 Top SS Prospects

This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position. Between now and opening day, we'll examine one position a week by looking at both those rookies ready to contribute in the big leagues now, as well as run-down of the top 15 long-term prospects at each position.

This week we focus on the shortstops. Every major league team is on the lookout for the next great shortstop and the old axiom that the best player on the field can be found at short remains true. Yet all of the time and attention devoted to scouting and developing shortstops doesn’t necessarily translate to success in the majors.

The fact is that, other than catching, shortstop is the most physically demanding position in baseball. As player...

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