2017 Pacific Coast 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.

Pacific Coast League Best Tools

Best Batting Prospect: Amed Rosario Las Vegas (Mets)

Best Power Prospect: Renato Nunez Nashville (Athletics)

Best Strike-Zone Judgment:  Alex Verdugo Oklahoma City (Dodgers)

Best Baserunner: Ketel Marte Reno (Diamondbacks)

Fastest Baserunner: Terrance Gore Omaha (Royals)

Best Pitching Prospect: Luke Weaver Memphis (Cardinals)

Best Fastball: Frankie Montas Nashville (Athletics)

Best Breaking Pitch: Josh Staumont Omaha (Royals)

Best Changeup: John Gant Memphis (Cardinals)

Best Control: Trevor Oaks Oklahoma City (Dodgers)

Best Reliever: Jimmie Sherfy Reno (Diamondbacks)

Best Defensive Catcher: Carson Kelly Memphis (Cardinals)

Best Defensive 1B:  Matt Olson Nashville (Athletics)

Best Defensive 2B: Ildemaro Vargas Reno (Diamondbacks)

Best Defensive 3B:  Matt Chapman Nashville (Athletics)

Best Defensive SS: Amed Rosario Las Vegas (Mets)

Best Infield Arm: Amed Rosario Las Vegas (Mets)

Best Defensive OF: Lewis Brinson Colorado Springs (Brewers)

Best Outfield Arm: Alex Verdugo Oklahoma City (Dodgers)

Most Exciting Prospect: Derek Fisher Fresno (Astros)

Best Manager Prospect: Stubby Clapp Memphis (Cardinals)