2017 Florida State League Best Tools

Baseball America asked the men with the best seats in the house to break down the best players in each minor league in a variety of categories. Full-season managers, often with input from their coaching staffs, completed our Best Tools surveys in July.

Florida State League Best Tools

Best Batting Prospect: Nick Senzel Daytona (Reds)

Best Power Prospect: Logan Hill Bradenton (Pirates)

Best Strike-Zone Judgment:  Brett Sullivan Charlotte (Rays)

Best Baserunner:  Cole Tucker Bradenton (Pirates)

Fastest Baserunner:  Jorge Mateo Tampa (Yankees)

Best Pitching Prospect: Mitch Keller Bradenton (Pirates)

Best Fastball: Taylor Hearn Bradenton (Pirates)

Best Breaking Pitch: Matt Hall Lakeland (Tigers)

Best Changeup: Trevor Richards Jupiter (Marlins)

Best Control: Kyle Dowdy Lakeland (Tigers)

Best Reliever: Jeff Singer Clearwater (Phillies)

Best Defensive Catcher: Brian Navarreto Fort Myers (Twins)

Best Defensive 1B:  Dalton Kelly Charlotte (Rays)

Best Defensive 2B:  Shed Long Daytona (Reds)

Best Defensive 3B: Nick Senzel Daytona (Reds)

Best Defensive SS:  Alfredo Rodriguez Daytona (Reds)

Best Infield Arm: Ke’Bryan Hayes Bradenton (Pirates)

Best Defensive OF: Tanner English Fort Myers (Twins)

Best Outfield Arm: Blake Drake Palm Beach (Cardinals)

Most Exciting Prospect: Ronald Acuna Florida (Braves)

Best Manager Prospect: Jay Bell Tampa (Yankees)