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Top 5 2010 Third Base Prospects

As you can tell by this list going only five deep, this isn't a particularly deep class of prospects for this year's draft. No position really is, but impact bats in particular are at a premium.

The top two may offer the two most promising options for teams looking for a potential middle-of-the-order run producer. Zack Cox has one of the purest swings of those eligible for this year's draft, and is a relatively safe bet to succeed at the next level.

Nick Castellanos is a bigger-bodied prep slugger with impressive hitting instincts and overall power potential. He has good bat speed and great extension, and is off to a very good start this spring. Don't be surprised to see Castellanos go among the top five to 10 overall picks come June.

Gyorko could end up playing second base, while Segedin probably profiles better on an outfield corner. Should a team prefer Kaleb Cowart's bat and glove to his arm, third base may be his best position.

Click on the players' names listed in red to take you to their Dandy Dozen scouting reports.

1
 Zack Cox 3B 6'1" 215 L/R Arkansas
2
 Nick Castellanos 3B 6'4" 210 R/R Archbishop McCarthy HS (FL)
3
 Jedd Gyorko 2B/3B 5'10" 195 R/R West Virginia
4
 Rob Segedin 3B 6'3" 220 R/R Tulane
5
 Kris Bryant 3B 6'5" 205 R/R Bonanza HS (NV)

Dandy Dozen

SP
 Cameron Bedrosian Son of Steve with big-league curve
SP
 Ryne Stanek Projectable RHP on the rise with big FB
SP
 Seth Blair Sinker/slider RHP with improve velocity
SP
 Zach Cates Former catcher showing big-time arm
SP
 Jesse Biddle Big lefty throwing more in the 90s
CL
 Kevin Munson Power closer with big FB, SL
CL
 Chance Ruffin Son of Bruce has thrived in closer role
C
 Kellin Deglan Good D' tools with improving lefty bat
IF
 Kellen Sweeney Athletic IF with sweet lefty swing
SS
 Mason Williams Speedy, toolsy former CF on the rise
OF
 Drew Smyly Power prospect also strong armed QB
OF
 Ryan LaMarre Five-tool CF prospect from Big Ten

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