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Top 10 2010 Middle Infield Prospects

Shortstop is one position that has some intriguing talent for this year's draft. Amateur shortstops often move to other positions, but this year both the college and high school ranks offer a exciting talent that should stick at the position.

Manny Machado is a potential five-tool shortstop that makes the position look easy. He has plenty of range and arm strength, as well as budding power at the plate.

Cal State Fullerton's Christian Colon has been the team's sparkplug and captain since arriving on campus. He doesn't have flashy tools, but he makes up for that with an aggressive, hustling and competitive approach to the game.

Yordy Cabrera and Justin O'Conner may play other positions down the road, if they're not drafted and developed as pitchers. Derek Dietrich also is more likely to settle in at either third or second base, while Tony Wolters is a prep clone of Colon.

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

1
 Manny Machado SS 6'3" 190 R/R Brito Private HS (FL)
2
 Christian Colon SS 6'1" 190 R/R Cal State Fullerton
3
 Yordy Cabrera SS/RHP 6'4" 190 R/R Lakeland HS (FL)
4
 Justin O'Conner SS/C/RHP 6'1" 190 R/R Cowan HS (IN)
5
 Derek Dietrich SS/3B/2B 6'1" 195 L/R Georgia Tech
6
 Tony Wolters SS/2B 5'10" 165 B/R Rancho Buena Vista HS (CA)
7
 Rick Hague SS 6'2" 185 R/R Rice
8
 Zach Alvord 2B/SS 6'1" 180 R/R South Forsyth HS (GA)
9
 Garin Cecchini SS/3B 6'2" 200 L/R Barbe HS (LA)
10
 Marcus Littlewood SS 6'3" 190 B/R Pineview HS (UT)

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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