{"id":28671,"date":"2021-01-23T07:45:47","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T12:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=28671"},"modified":"2021-01-23T09:45:05","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T14:45:05","slug":"cleveland-indians-2021-top-50-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/al-central\/guardians\/cleveland-indians-2021-top-50-prospects\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleveland Indians 2021 Top 50 Prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When one door closes, another door opens \u2013 That\u2019s what Cleveland Indians fans are hoping, anyway.<\/p>\n<p>Since last year\u2019s mid-season Top 50, the team has traded away Mike Clevinger, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco. While this effectively closes the championship window on the 2014-2020 version of the team, Cleveland has retooled an already strong Minor League system for a future run. Between the two blockbusters, the abbreviated MLB Draft, Rule 5 Draft and international signing period, there are 12 new names on this year\u2019s list.<\/p>\n<p>Six names have also dropped off the list. Triston McKenzie and James Karinchak both graduated to Cleveland. While both struggled with consistency to varying degrees, both impressed in their debuts and will be key contributors this year. Utility infielders Christian Arroyo and Andrew Velazquez were both designated for assignment last year and caught on with different teams. Outfielder Ka\u2019ai Tom and pitcher Luis Oviedo were selected in this year\u2019s Rule 5 Draft. While the possibility exists for either or both to be returned to the Indians organization, it\u2019s likely they\u2019ll catch on with their new teams.<\/p>\n<div class=\"s2nPlayer k-kHVGqlZIrD-1119326-9000\" data-type=\"float\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?SC=kHVGqlZIrD-1119326-9000&#038;offsetx=0&#038;offsety=0&#038;floatwidth=400&#038;floatposition=bottom-right\" data-type=\"s2nScript\"><\/script><br \/>\nWith most of their tradeable players having been moved already, the Indians\u2019 farm system should be mostly set for 2021. See how the top players stack up below!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prospects1500 Tiers:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tier 1:<\/strong> Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 2:<\/strong> Players with an above average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 3:<\/strong> Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 4:<\/strong> Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact (e.g. middle reliever, low-ceiling UT guys)<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 5:<\/strong> Players who are worth keeping an eye on, but likely to never make a team\u2019s 40-man roster<\/p>\n<h4>Tier 1<\/h4>\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=jones-000nol&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nolan Jones<\/a>, 3B\/OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\nHighest Level: AA<\/p>\n<p>Jones retains his spot at the top of the list. He spent the summer at the Indians\u2019 alternate site learning how to play both corner outfield spots. While this may delay his arrival in Cleveland in the short-term, Jose Ramirez won\u2019t be moving off third base any time soon. The ability to play in a spot of need will result in an opportunity for Jones in the near future. Jones\u2019 offensive profile hasn\u2019t changed \u2013 Expect to see a strong OBP with healthy power in a corner outfield spot as soon as the second half of 2021.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Nolan Jones went yard.<\/p>\n<p>We were trying to take a selfie, but got this video instead.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OurTribe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OurTribe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5MQXCemMXw\">pic.twitter.com\/5MQXCemMXw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cleveland Indians (@Indians) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Indians\/status\/1282827637770067970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=valera000geo&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">George Valera<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20<br \/>\nHighest Level: A<\/p>\n<p>Valera spent his summer at the Indians\u2019 alternate site. The hope is this approach accelerated his development \u2013 Valera faced a higher level of competition than he otherwise would have, and he was able to work with experienced Major League players and coaches. Valera could be set up for a quick ascent through the Indians\u2019 system in 2021: If his stats reflect his talent, he may be in Cleveland as soon as 2022.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=freema000tyl&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tyler Freeman<\/a>, 2B\/SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\nHighest Level: A+<\/p>\n<p>Freeman not only moves up the list, but he moves into Tier 1 for one reason: Power. Freeman has always been an exceptional hitter (he maintains a .319\/.379\/.441 career line), but his power has been lacking. Reports out of the alternate site indicate he hit eight home runs in the shortened season. If Freeman can maintain the power surge, he\u2019s suddenly a middle infielder with .300 BA\/20+ HR potential. A 2-3 punch of Tyler Freeman and Jose Ramirez should give Indians fans plenty to get excited about.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28681\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4957-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4957-2-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4957-2-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4957-2-600x438.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4957-2-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4957-2-1536x1122.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tyler Freeman &#8211; South Bend Cubs at Lake County Captains, April 20, 2019. Photo by Jim Zele, @ZelePhotography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Tier 2<\/h4>\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=espino003dan&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Daniel Espino<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20<br \/>\nHighest Level: A-<\/p>\n<p>Espino jumps Ethan Hankins on this year\u2019s list. While Hankins is a level ahead of Espino, both were at the alternate site this summer. Reports indicate Espino is a bit more polished, whereas Hankins\u2019 control tends to slip from time to time. Espino has an above average four pitch arsenal he uses to get batters out without allowing much damage \u2013 He only gave up one home run in 2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=hankin000eth&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ethan Hankins<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20<br \/>\nHighest Level: A<\/p>\n<p>Hankins and Espino lead the conversation for Cleveland\u2019s next ace. Hankins has a high-90s fastball with good movement, but his secondary offerings are still works in progress. His curve and changeup have been improving, but still need some time to develop. Should all go according to plan, Hankins has a spot lined up in the top half of the Indians\u2019 rotation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=rocchi000bra&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brayan Rocchio<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20<br \/>\nHighest Level: A-<\/p>\n<p>Rocchio is my pick for Cleveland shortstop of the future. In a system full of shortstop prospects, Rocchio has the best combination of hitting and fielding talent. While his power is still developing, his mature approach should have him moving up the Indians\u2019 system in a hurry. If his power develops in a similar fashion to Lindor\u2019s, Rocchio will profile as a very similar player.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gimenan01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Andres Gimenez<\/a>, 2B\/SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\nHighest Level: MLB<\/p>\n<p>Barring injury, this should be Gimenez\u2019s only appearance on this list. He spent most of the season in a part-time role for the Mets last season, compiling 132 PAs. Gimenez is an above average hitter, with power left to be unlocked in his swing. While he spent most of his year in Queens last year, he may start in AAA Columbus in 2021 as the Indians work to help him consistently tap into his power. Given his speed and athleticism and Tyler Freeman knocking on the door, the team may look to move Gimenez to center field, also.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28684\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_6249-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_6249-2-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_6249-2-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_6249-2-600x461.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_6249-2-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_6249-2-1536x1180.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_6249-2-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andres Gimenez &#8211; Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Akron Rubberducks, April 23, 2019. Photo by Jim Zele, @ZelePhotography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=naylor000noa&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bo Naylor<\/a>, C<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20<br \/>\nHighest Level: A<\/p>\n<p>Another alternate site invitee, Naylor continues to be the apparent Indians catcher of the future. Naylor is an exceptional defender, but he still has some work to do at the plate. If Naylor can improve his on base numbers, he\u2019ll rise quickly, as there aren\u2019t any catchers blocking him. Timing works in Naylor\u2019s favor, as well: Roberto Perez is under contract through 2022. If the team continues to cut payroll and Naylor has a strong season, Perez could be on the move before the 2022 season. Keep a close eye on Naylor\u2019s development for a potential near future catching option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=bracho000aar&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aaron Bracho<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19<br \/>\nHighest Level: A-<\/p>\n<p>Still only 19, Bracho has one of the best upsides of any Indians hitting prospect. He has excellent control of the strike zone, and the power to do damage when he puts the ball in play. Bracho also spent time at the team\u2019s alternate site over the summer, so he may go straight to A+ Lake County for his first taste of full-season baseball.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=arias-001gab,arias-002gab&amp;search=Gabriel+Arias&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gabriel Arias<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20<br \/>\nHighest Level: A+<\/p>\n<p>One of the key pieces of the Clevinger trade, Arias is another highly regarded infield prospect who isn\u2019t far from Cleveland. Arias is a polished defender who is still working on his approach at the plate. He brings above average power, but his K% has consistently exceeded 25% throughout his career. If he can cut his strike outs and get on base more, Arias may find himself in Cleveland within a couple years.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Hold the phone, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Padres?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Padres<\/a> prospect Gabriel Arias has a CANNON!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MiLB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MiLB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3PeCfBsnyW\">pic.twitter.com\/3PeCfBsnyW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MiLB\/status\/996404334974844930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=burns-002tan,burns-001tan&amp;search=Tanner+Burns&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tanner Burns<\/a>, RHP <\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\nHighest Level: College<\/p>\n<p>The first 2020 draft pick on this list, the Indians took the Auburn pitcher in the competitive balance round. Burns already has a fastball that sits in the mid-90s complemented by an above average changeup and curve ball, and he\u2019s able to consistently control all three pitches. College pitchers with good control don\u2019t spend much time in the minors. I expect Burns to be one of the first 2020 draftees to reach the Major Leagues.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Indians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Indians<\/a> 2020 1st Round Pick (36) 21yr old RHP Tanner Burns out of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AuburnBaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AuburnBaseball<\/a> making his pro-debut at instructs. Burns fastball sits 94-97 mph. He also possesses an above average slider &amp; sinking changeup. Has a chance to move quickly through system.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TannerBurns_7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TannerBurns_7<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Future?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Future<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V79OnTfSjS\">pic.twitter.com\/V79OnTfSjS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indians Prospective (@indiansPro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiansPro\/status\/1321940388115062785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 29, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Tier 3:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=torres001len&amp;search=Lenny+Torres&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lenny Torres<\/a>, RHP <\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20<br \/>\nHighest Level: Rookie<\/p>\n<p>Torres enters the 2021 season healthy after recovering from 2019 Tommy John surgery. A full year of health will be a good indicator of what we have in Torres. If he\u2019s able to get his fastball back up to the mid-90s and continue developing his secondary offerings, he\u2019s back on track as a potential future mid-rotation option. If he\u2019s unable to recapture his pre-surgery form, he\u2019ll fall down the list a bit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=planez001ale&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alexfri Planez<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19<br \/>\nHighest Level: Rookie<\/p>\n<p>Videos out of Venezuela have Planez moving up this list in a hurry. The 19-year-old outfielder appears to be quickly gaining strength and channeling it into his smooth, compact swing. Planez is a quick outfielder who will likely wind up in a corner spot, but still has a shot to see time in center field if he can continue improving his reads. With a solid statistical season, Planez will be in the conversation with George Valera by the end of the year.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Indians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Indians<\/a> 19yr old 6&#8217;5 OF prospect Alexfri Planez continues to work hard &amp; hit bombs in currently in his native Caracas. Planez is still unable to particpate in instructs due to Venezuela&#8217;s travel restrictions. Planez has tremendous tools &amp; incredible ceiling.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ajplanez33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ajplanez33<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Future?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Future<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/d7uA5haNdl\">pic.twitter.com\/d7uA5haNdl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indians Prospective (@indiansPro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiansPro\/status\/1314775417102925824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 10, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=johnsda07,johnso021dan,johnso020dan&amp;search=Daniel+Johnson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Daniel Johnson<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 25<br \/>\nHighest Level: MLB<\/p>\n<p>The Indians\u2019 usage of Johnson in 2020 was curious at best. Despite an underwhelming outfield, Johnson only saw 13 plate appearances in Cleveland. Johnson did all the right things in 2019, improving his power and on base numbers while cutting back on his strikeouts. With the departure of Tyler Naquin, the Indians only have four outfielders on the 25-man roster. Johnson will have every opportunity to earn his outfield spot in 2021.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/claseem01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Emmanuel Clase<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\nHighest Level: MLB<\/p>\n<p>Another player on the verge of losing prospect status, Clase has yet to appear in Cleveland after being suspended for PED usage in 2020. Clase is a two-pitch pitcher who relies on his 100+ mph fastball to get batters out. He complements his fastball with a slider, but the movement on his fastball is what keeps batters off balance. Clase will team with James Karinchak to close out games for the Indians in 2021.<\/p>\n<p><strong>16. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/changyu01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Yu Chang<\/a>, 3B\/SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 25<br \/>\nHighest Level: MLB<\/p>\n<p>Chang is another prospect who has yet to see consistent time in Cleveland. With Lindor and Mike Freeman moving on, Chang figures to be the team\u2019s primary utility infielder. He\u2019s capable of playing all four infield positions and brings a welcome power boost for a utility player. He\u2019ll be in the mix with Gimenez and Amed Rosario early in the year to see who settles in at what middle infield position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bradlbo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bobby Bradley<\/a>, 1B\/DH<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\nHighest Level: MLB<\/p>\n<p>With the departure of Carlos Santana, Bradley has the best shot at taking over full-time first base duties this year. Bradley will have some competition in Josh Naylor, but Naylor will likely spend most of his time at a corner outfield spot. While Bradley&#8217;s on-base numbers and strikeout rate may not be ideal, the power potential he possesses give the Indians a massive jolt to the middle of their lineup. If he\u2019s able to keep the strikeouts within reason, Bradley shouldn\u2019t have trouble sticking at first base.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28688\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2825-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2825-2-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2825-2-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2825-2-600x478.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2825-2-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2825-2-1536x1224.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bobby Bradley &#8211; Columbus Clippers at Durham Bulls, August 9, 2018. Photo by Jim Zele, @ZelePhotography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>18. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=wolf--000jos&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Josh Wolf<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20<br \/>\nHighest Level: Rookie<\/p>\n<p>Another piece of the Lindor trade, Wolf gives the Indians another potential future arm. His mid-90s fastball and above average curveball project well. Some are concerned about the violence of Wolf\u2019s mechanics, but health hasn\u2019t been an issue yet. He\u2019ll work with the Indians development staff over the next few years to round out his repertoire and refine any mechanical issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=greene001isa&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Isaiah Greene<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19<br \/>\nHighest Level: High School<\/p>\n<p>The Indians thought highly of Greene in the 2020 draft, but he didn\u2019t fall to them in the second round. Fortunately for Cleveland, the Mets included Greene in the Lindor\/Carrasco deal. He\u2019s a quick outfielder with above average contact skills. Refined swing mechanics should unlock additional power as Greene advances through the system. While he\u2019s still a work-in-progress, Greene will be a Major League outfielder if he can put his raw talent together.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Isaiah Greene was set to be the Mets&#8217; No. 11 prospect entering 2020.<\/p>\n<p>He drew comparisons to Michael Brantley in the pre-draft process.<\/p>\n<p>Full report included here:<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LGFG99Pa2E\">https:\/\/t.co\/LGFG99Pa2E<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oX0qe3S8KG\">pic.twitter.com\/oX0qe3S8KG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BaseballAmerica\/status\/1347369936562241538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 8, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>20. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=halpin000pet&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Petey Halpin<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 18<br \/>\nHighest Level: High School<\/p>\n<p>Halpin and Greene are nearly the same player. Halpin\u2019s speed translates very well in both center field and on the base paths. He makes solid contact at the plate with some power projection already there. Both Halpin and Greene figure to advance through the system together, and both profile as very similar Major League players.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">2020 outfielder <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/peteyhalpin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@peteyhalpin<\/a> has a sweet lefty stroke loaded with bat-speed\/barrel control and was nearly unstoppable during <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NB_Baseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NB_Baseball<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Program15BB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Program15BB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ftrstarsseries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ftrstarsseries<\/a> International Week. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLBDraft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MLBDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gKb8850iVd\">pic.twitter.com\/gKb8850iVd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New Balance \ud835\uddd9\ud835\ude02\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udde6\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude00 \ud835\udde6\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude00 (@ftrstarsseries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ftrstarsseries\/status\/1268942321426608128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 5, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>21. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=noel--001jho&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jhonkensy Noel<\/a>, 1B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19<br \/>\nHighest Level: Rookie<\/p>\n<p>The big 19-year-old (listed at 6\u20191\u201d, 180 lbs, but estimated up to 230) looks to be the next big power threat to come through the Indians\u2019 system. He spent the year working out in the Dominican Republic and will likely start 2021 in Low-A Lynchburg. It will be worth monitoring Noel\u2019s power and strikeout numbers in his first full season \u2013 Drastic results will cause a big move up or down this list.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Indians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Indians<\/a> 19 yr old 1B prospect Jhonkensy Noel getting ready for 2021 currently in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. 2021 will be a big year for Noel as it should be his first season in full season ball. I&#8217;m anticipating he begins 2021 w\/ (Low A) Lynchburg.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JhonkensyNoel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JhonkensyNoel<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sCIK8pXRV5\">pic.twitter.com\/sCIK8pXRV5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indians Prospective (@indiansPro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiansPro\/status\/1343774986067177475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 29, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>22. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=tucker003car&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Carson Tucker<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 18<br \/>\nHighest Level: High School<\/p>\n<p>Tucker was Cleveland&#8217;s first pick in the 2020 draft. His scouting report indicates he\u2019s capable of consistent, solid contact, with more power left to unlock. Tucker is solid defensively, but he may have a tough time sticking at shortstop with the stable of shortstop prospects already in the Indians\u2019 system. With his exceptional athleticism, don\u2019t be surprised to see Carson go the way of brother Cole Tucker and transition to the outfield at some point.<\/p>\n<p><strong>23. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=martin012ang&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Angel Martinez<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 18<br \/>\nHighest Level: DSL<\/p>\n<p>The young shortstop has shown promise in his young career. Martinez has a mature plate approach with good power potential. He\u2019s an above-average fielder who should be in the mix for an infield spot in a few years. The Indians may be aggressive and give Martinez a shot in Low-A Lake County this year. If he\u2019s able to succeed at his age, he\u2019ll make his way into the conversation with the Indians&#8217; other top infield prospects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>24. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=sandli000nic&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nick Sandlin<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\nHighest Level: AAA<\/p>\n<p>Sandlin should finally get his chance in Cleveland in 2021. Another 2020 alternate site invitee, Sandlin\u2019s development should be at a point where he can contribute in the Majors. Sandlin\u2019s darting pitches and changing arm angles will offer a change-of-pace from the overpowering stuff of Clase and Karinchak. He should get plenty of opportunities in high-leverage situations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>25. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=miller000owe&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Owen Miller<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\nHighest Level: AA<\/p>\n<p>While he may not start the year in Cleveland, Miller is high on the list of utility infielder candidates. He\u2019s capable of playing all over the infield and may be given a chance in the outfield. Miller\u2019s bat may never take him to an All-Star Game, but he\u2019s a competent hitter who can put an occasional pitch over the fence. Given the Indians\u2019 needs in the outfield and uncertainty on the infield, Miller will be in the mix for a 2021 bench spot.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Owen Miller comes up clutch against the Mariners in Peoria! \ud83d\ude4c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PadresST?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PadresST<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Zlpi9FVrHb\">pic.twitter.com\/Zlpi9FVrHb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 San Diego Padres (@Padres) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Padres\/status\/1103075572006019073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Tier 4:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>26. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=benson002wil&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Will Benson<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\nHighest Level: A+<\/p>\n<p>Benson\u2019s raw talent is well-known: He\u2019s a fast outfielder who can hit the ball as far as anybody in Cleveland\u2019s organization. His strikeout and on-base struggles as he advances to new levels are also well-known. Now eligible for the Rule 5 Draft, Benson will have to earn a spot on Cleveland\u2019s 40-man roster by the end of the year, or he may be off to a new organization soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>27. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=delgad000ray&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Raynel Delgado<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20<br \/>\nHighest Level: A<\/p>\n<p>2021 will be a telling year for Delgado\u2019s development. If he\u2019s able to improve over his 2019 numbers, he\u2019s in the mix for a future utility infield role. Considering the strong crop of infield prospects, the strikeout numbers will have to come down and the on-base numbers up before Delgado is in the running for a 25-man roster spot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>28. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=mejia-000jea&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jean Carlos Mejia<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\nHighest Level: A+<\/p>\n<p>Health concerns have followed Mejia throughout his minor league career, but signs out of the Dominican Winter League are promising. Mejia has a mid-90s fastball with solid action, and he pairs it with an above-average slider. Expect the Indians to be aggressive with Mejia\u2019s development not only because of his age, but because he\u2019s on the team\u2019s 40-man roster.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">24yr old RHP prospect Jean Carlos Mejia was on the mound today in his Dominican Winter League clubs first preseason game. Mejia was added to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Indians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Indians<\/a> 40-man roster 11\/20\/18 could make his MLB debut in 2021 as a starter or out of the pen.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jean08262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jean08262<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TigresdelLicey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TigresdelLicey<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q0xx9uHiBb\">pic.twitter.com\/q0xx9uHiBb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Indians Prospective (@indiansPro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiansPro\/status\/1324110887981113344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>29. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=cantil000joe&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Joey Cantillo<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\nHighest Level: A+<\/p>\n<p>The tall lefty is a finesse pitcher with a unique delivery he uses to get batters out. Cantillo also utilizes a sinking changeup to give batters a unique look and maintain a career K\/9 rate above 10.0. Walks have been a bit of an issue throughout his career, so keep on eye on that facet of his game this year to get an idea of where Cantillo fits with the Indians\u2019 future rotation plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>30. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=rodrig009gab&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gabriel Rodriguez<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 18<br \/>\nHighest Level: Rookie<\/p>\n<p>Rodriguez\u2019s ceiling remains very high, but he has a lot of work to do to achieve his potential. There\u2019s power to unlock in his swing, and potential for a solid .280 average. His approach needs some work, as he still strikes out too much. Fortunately for Rodriguez, age is on his side: He turns 19 on February 22.<\/p>\n<p><strong>31. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=palaci000ric&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Richie Palacios<\/a>, 2B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\nHighest Level: A<\/p>\n<p>Palacios is still a wild card. He missed the 2019 season after shoulder surgery, so he hasn\u2019t seen pitching in a live game in two years. If he can recapture his 2018 form at the plate (.361\/.421\/.960 across three levels), he\u2019s another potential mover in the team\u2019s organization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>32. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=stepha000tre&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Trevor Stephan<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 25<br \/>\nHighest Level: AA<\/p>\n<p>Cleveland acquired Stephan from the Yankees in this year\u2019s Rule 5 Draft. The righty has been working on his secondary offerings to complement his mid-90s fastball, which caused some minor control issues in 2019. Considering the makeup of the Indians\u2019 rotation, Stephan figures to be a long reliever while he refines his repertoire if he winds up sticking in Cleveland.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">RHP Trevor Stephan&#8217;s 140Ks in 2018 ranked 3rd among all Yankees farmhands &amp; earned him a spot as a Florida State League Mid-Season All-Star. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DsciJ9i5K5\">pic.twitter.com\/DsciJ9i5K5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NYYPlayerDev (@NYYPlayerDev) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYYPlayerDev\/status\/1095070015265611778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 11, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>33. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=morgan000eli&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Eli Morgan<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\nHighest Level: AAA<\/p>\n<p>Morgan spent the summer at the alternate site, continuing to work on his main strength: Control. Morgan\u2019s low-90s fastball and strong breaking pitches remind many of Josh Tomlin. While he\u2019ll never be an ace, Morgan is a starter who can offer a club a change-of-pace in the rotation with the accuracy to keep opposing teams off balance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>34. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=clemen000ern&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ernie Clement<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\nHighest Level: AAA<\/p>\n<p>Clement is another utility infield candidate. He\u2019s spent his career at both middle infield spots, but don\u2019t be surprised if the Indians get creative with his development. Much like Owen Miller, Clement is a serviceable hitter capable of flashes of brilliance: His 2019 Arizona Fall League performance cemented his place on Cleveland\u2019 Top 50 list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>35. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=fermin003jos&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jose Fermin<\/a>, 2B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\nHighest Level: A<\/p>\n<p>Fermin will never be a 20 HR player, but he projects well as a bottom-of-the-order hitter: He rarely strikes out and is a talented base stealer. Fermin is a strong fielder in a system full of them. He\u2019ll have to stand out among many other top prospects to continue on his path to Cleveland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>36. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=lavast000bry&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bryan Lavastida<\/a>, C<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\nHighest Level: A<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m still high on Lavastida. The catcher put up exceptional numbers in 2019 in the now defunct NYPL. Lavastida converted to catcher from shortstop, so he has the athleticism to play several spots around the diamond based on the team\u2019s needs. If he\u2019s able to keep up his offensive numbers, Lavastida is a great sleeper candidate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28691\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28691\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3528-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3528-2-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3528-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3528-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3528-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3528-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3528-2-678x509.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3528-2-326x245.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3528-2-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bryan Lavastida &#8211; NYPL All-Star Game, August 21, 2019. Photo by Jim Zele, @ZelePhotography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>37. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=moss--000sco&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Scott Moss<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 26<br \/>\nHighest Level: AAA<\/p>\n<p>Moss is another future long reliever\/spot starter option for the Indians. Moss has good movement on his low-90s fastball, and he keeps hitters off balance with a changeup and slider. Moss\u2019s control slipped a bit in 2019, so he\u2019ll have to get his walk numbers back in line to get a shot in Cleveland in 2020. Given his age, Moss has limited time left as a prospect before he needs to prove himself in the Major Leagues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>38. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=vargas004car,vargas003car&amp;search=Carlos+Vargas&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Carlos Vargas<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\nHighest Level: A-<\/p>\n<p>Vargas is another fastball-first pitcher. His primary offering sits in the high-90s, and he backs it up with an improving slider and changeup. Reports indicate his raw talent is coming together, and he\u2019ll have the opportunity to prove himself for a full season starting in Lynchburg this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>39. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=hentge000sam&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sam Hentges<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\nHighest Level: AA<\/p>\n<p>Hentges figures to be another relief option for Cleveland soon. The tall lefty spent the summer at the alternate site working on his control. The knock on Hentges is a slight loss of control due to inconsistent mechanics from his three-quarter delivery. Hentges will have the chance to prove his ability to remain consistent starting in AAA Columbus this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>40. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=tena--001jos&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jose Tena<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19<br \/>\nHighest Level: Rookie<\/p>\n<p>Tena has the same &#8220;problem&#8221; as Tyler Freeman: He very rarely walks, but it\u2019s because he\u2019s putting the ball in play. Similar to Jose Fermin, Tena is a small infielder who figures to have strong on-base numbers but limited power. He can utilize his speed as a base stealer to be a bottom-of-the-order sparkplug. He should find a home in Lynchburg to start the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>41. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=tolent000mil&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Milan Tolentino<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19<br \/>\nHighest Level: High School<\/p>\n<p>Another 2020 draft pick, Tolentino\u2019s calling card is his defense. Scouts see the need for mechanical and strength improvement before Tolentino becomes a Major League-caliber hitter. Tolentino has the upside to be a regular infielder.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">With 3 hits and a couple nice defensive plays, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UCLABaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UCLABaseball<\/a> commit &amp; 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLBDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MLBDraft<\/a> prospect Milan Tolentino tops <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jimcallisMLB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JimCallisMLB<\/a>&#8216;s list of top performers from yesterday&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MLB<\/a> High School <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AllStarGame?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AllStarGame<\/a>. Here&#8217;s the complete list: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wn2E8pWqIP\">https:\/\/t.co\/wn2E8pWqIP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kyk2CmxSpY\">pic.twitter.com\/Kyk2CmxSpY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLBPipeline\/status\/1147879847223549954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 7, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Tier 5:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>42. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=allen-001log&amp;search=Logan+Allen&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Logan Allen<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\nHighest Level: College<\/p>\n<p>The Indians selected Allen in the second round of the 2020 draft. The FIU product comes to the organization with three solid pitches, headlined by his changeup. His upside is thought to be limited due to his stature, but with some refinements of his command, Allen could be a solid piece at the back of the rotation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>43. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=gonzal019mar&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marcos Gonzalez<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\nHighest Level: A<\/p>\n<p>Gonzalez is another prospect coming back from a serious injury. He showed a good combination of on-base and power potential during his time in the AZL in 2018, so it\u2019ll be interesting to see if he can achieve the same success over a full season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>44. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=burgos000ray&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Raymond Burgos<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\nHighest Level: A<\/p>\n<p>Burgos is another work-in-progress. Standing 6\u20195\u201d, 170 lbs, Burgos is working on unlocking additional fastball velocity through improved strength. The team will work with him to improve his velocity and secondary offerings as he moves through the system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>45. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=pastra000jos&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jose Pastrano<\/a>, IF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 18<br \/>\nHighest Level: 2020 international signee<\/p>\n<p>The highlight of Cleveland\u2019s 2020 international class, Pastrano is also in the mix as a future middle infielder. The only reason he hasn\u2019t found a home higher up the list is the lost season at a critical time in his development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>46. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/duranlu01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Luis Durango<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 17<br \/>\nHighest Level: 2020 international signee<\/p>\n<p>Durango is in the same boat as Pastrano. Another highly regarded 2020 international signee, Durango will continue his development in the DSL after a lost 2020 season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>47. Angel Genao, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 16<br \/>\nHighest Level: 2021 international signee<\/p>\n<p>Genao headlines Cleveland\u2019s 2021 international draft class. The 23rd ranked J2 prospect, Genao has a smooth swing which should translate well with improved plate discipline. He\u2019s a strong fielder who has the potential to stick at shortstop, but he has the athleticism to play most positions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Indians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Indians<\/a> are the favorites to sign shortstops Angel Genao (\ud83c\udfa5 scouting report below) and Fran Alduey, both from the Dominican Republic, who rank No. 22 and No. 24 on our 2020 Top 30 International Prospects list: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bGKTUccfnL\">https:\/\/t.co\/bGKTUccfnL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HOaVyIuDBu\">pic.twitter.com\/HOaVyIuDBu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLBPipeline\/status\/1256669430618218496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 2, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>48. Fran Alduey, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 16<br \/>\nHighest Level: 2021 international signee<\/p>\n<p>Alduey ranked 25th overall among 2021 J2 prospects. Another shortstop prospect, he makes consistent, solid contact with some power yet to be unlocked. Scouting reports indicate strong footwork in the field, making it likely he\u2019ll stay on the left side of the infied.<\/p>\n<p><strong>49. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=gonzal003osc,gonzal007osc,gonzal006osc&amp;search=Oscar+Gonzalez&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Oscar Gonzalez<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\nHighest Level: AA<\/p>\n<p>Gonzalez will need to have a solid 2021 season to stay on the list. Concerns about his strikeout and walk rates remain, however his overall hitting ability at lower levels indicates he has the potential to succeed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>50. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=hickma000mas&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mason Hickman<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\nHighest Level: College<\/p>\n<p>The Indians\u2019 final pick in the 2020 draft, Hickman comes from Vanderbilt\u2019s exceptional baseball program. His velocity is limited (his fastball rarely exceeds 91), but he knows how to use it to get hitters out. Hickman possesses solid control, which will help his chances of reaching Cleveland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Odd man out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=kwan--000ste&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Steven Kwan<\/a>, OF <\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\nHighest Level: A+<\/p>\n<p>While he may fall just outside the top 50, Kwan is worth mentioning on this list. The Oregon State product may not be as well-known as other OSU alumni, but he\u2019s put up strong hitting numbers in his time with the organization. Another strong season will put him back on the list and in the mix for a future outfield spot in Cleveland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>When one door closes, another door opens \u2013 That\u2019s what Cleveland Indians fans are hoping, anyway. 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