MINORS: 2017 top SS prospects

(Photo: Dansby Swanson - SS, ATL)

 

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 take a look at the top shortstop prospects in baseball. Shortstop has always been a key position at the major league level, but over the past decade teams have placed a renewed emphasis on having both an elite level defender and an impact bat at the position. As a result there has been explosion of talent at the position with more on the way in 2017 and beyond.

A quick glance at the top fantasy...

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