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Top 5 2010 Closer Prospects

Most of the arms available for this year's draft come from the starting rotation, although as always, some of the best starters now will inevitably end up in the back end of a team's bullpen years down the road.

San Diego State's Addison Reed has enjoyed his recent conversion to a starting role, picking up a changeup and maintaining low-90s velocity deep into ballgames and increasing his value as a pitcher.

Kevin Jacob remains the top college closer with an intimidating frame and an equally intimidating fastball-slide one-two punch.

Chad Bettis, like Reed, is also starting this year, but is expected to return to the bullpen once he begins his professional career.

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

1
 Kevin Jacob RHP 6'6" 235 R/R Georgia Tech
2
 Chad Bettis RHP 6'1" 185 R/R Texas Tech
3
 Kevin Munson RHP 6'2" 205 R/R James Madison
4
 Kevin Rhoderick RHP 5'11" 185 R/R Oregon State
5
 Tyler Hanks RHP 6'2" 190 R/R College of Southern Nevada

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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