I don’t like rankings much, but I thought doing a Top 50 players could be fun. Keep in mind, this is not a Top 50 Prospects list. I don’t really know where all these guys stand in the eyes of scouts. This is a Top 50 Players list, based on stats, impressions of guys I’ve seen and any other random pieces of information. It’s completely subjective, and it means nothing. Feel free to add your opinions in the comments section, and let me know if there are any glaring omissions. I will also note that it was difficult knowing where to put relievers, specifically set-up guys, so even the best ones are in the middle of the pack. I will do an updated list next week and every week until the end of the season. So, without further adieu:
1. Conor Gillaspie, Falmouth, 3B – Average, power, defense – the full package
2. Aaron Crow, Falmouth, RHP – Even in pitching-heavy league, numbers are eye-popping
3. Gordon Beckham, Y-D, SS – Best player on the best team
4. Kyle Gibson, Falmouth, RHP – Best freshman pitcher, and one of the best overall
5. Yonder Alonso, Brewster, 1B – OBP leader can do it all
6. Jason Castro, Y-D, C/OF – Average is sky-rocketing
7. Dan Brewer, Hyannis, OF – Showing a lot of pop
8. Jermaine Curtis, Chatham, 3B – Has been steady performer throughout
9. Reese Havens, Cotuit, SS – Big prospect is delivering
10. T.J. Hose, Bourne, RHP – Fast start and hasn’t slowed down
11. Allan Dykstra, Chatham, 1B – On fire lately
12. Shane Peterson, Hyannis, IF/OF – Leads the league in hits
13. Eddie Burns, Y-D, RHP – One of the few pitchers who’s winning consistently
14. Dennis Raben, Orleans, OF – RBI leader is fourth in home runs
15. Sean Ochinko, Y-D, 1B – Has seven HR and hits for average, too
16. Mike Colla, Brewster, RHP – Good ERA and K/BB
17. David Adams, Falmouth, 2B/SS – Extra-base hits machine
18. Nick Cassavechia, Y-D, RHP/CL – 10 saves and an ERA under 1.00
19. Brad Boxberger, Orleans, RHP – Has allowed only 15 hits in 29 IP
20. Wade Miley, Wareham, LHP – Strikeout leader
21. Collin Cowgill, Y-D, OF – Average and lots of XBH
22. Andy Oliver, Wareham, LHP – Big strikeout numbers, low ERA
23. Kevin Hoef, Bourne, 3B – Not much pop, but average is still up there
24. Scott Green, Y-D, RHP – Tall and putting up great numbers
25. D.J. Mitchell, Bourne, RHP – Good strikeout numbers
26. Matt Hague, Falmouth, OF – Consistent all year at the plate
27. Christian Friedrich, Falmouth, LHP – Good ERA, lots of strikeouts and a lefty
28. Aja Barto, Falmouth, OF – Flashing speed and power
29. Jordan Flasher, Bourne, RHP/CL – Best closer in the West
30. Tom Milone, Chatham, LHP – ERA is a little high, but five wins and great K/BB
31. Rob Catapano, Orleans, LHP – Reliever hasn’t allowed a run in 15 IP
32. Ben Guez, Bourne, OF – Average has dipped, but still third in RBI
33. Grant Green, Y-D, IF/OF – Four positions, good offense no matter which one
34. Matt Couch, Brewster, RHP – Solid No. 2 starter for Whitecaps
35. Evan Crawford, Harwich, LHP – 33 K in 22 IP in relief
36. Charlie Cutler, Brewster, OF – All-star has been steady
37. Cole Figueroa, Harwich, SS – One of the top freshmen in the league
38. Kevin Couture, Chatham, RHP – 1.04 ERA out of the pen
39. James Darnell, Hyannis, 3B – Average is low, but he’s fourth in HR
40. Stephen Penney, Hyannis, RHP – .87 ERA and 23 K out of the bullpen
41. Robert Stock, Cotuit, C – Probably the best catcher, at this point
42. Chris Hicks, Wareham, RHP/CL – Seven saves for a team that hasn’t won much
43. Lee Land, Brewster, RHP – Eight saves and 20 K in 20 IP
44. Josh Satin, Bourne, 1B – High OBP and driving in runs
45. Pat McAnaney, LHP – Solid ERA and strikeout numbers
46. Brian Pruitt, Bourne, OF – Average has fallen, but up there in RBI lead
47. Ketih Shinaberry, Brewster, LHP – Workhorse reliever still hasn’t walked anybody
48. Matt Daly, Hyannis, RHP – Inconsistent but does have the no-hitter
49. Blake Tekotte, Brewster, OF – Avg. isn’t great but leads in SB
50. Will Atwood, Orleans, LHP – Great numbers in setup role
Just missing the cut:
Buster Posey, Y-D
Joey Gonzales, Hyannis
Ryan Perry, Orleans
Kyle Day, Brewster
J.T. Wise, Harwich
Jeremy Bleich, Wareham
Johnny Giavotella, Harwich
Josh Phegley, Wareham (injured)
Trevor Holder, Y-D
Nate Freiman, Orleans
Aaron Luna, Y-D
Jeff Dietz, Wareham
Nick Christiani, Orleans
Charles Brewer, Chatham
Garrett Sherrill, Hyannis
Kyle Kamppi, Orleans
Sam Brown, Orleans
Dan Hudson, Harwich
Brett Graffy, Falmouth
Ollie Linton, Orleans
Joey Wong, Falmouth
Addison Johnson, Chatham
Terry Doyle, Y-D
*July 29: I removed Eric Surkamp from the list because he’s now with Team USA.
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