It’s time for a little look at the future of the RLB. I’m starting with the hitters and will publish a Top 10 on the pitchers soon as well. First off, let me just say that this is about “my scout” so if you don’t see your guy on here or think your guy is ranked poorly, my scout says it’s fine and that’s how this list was established. Everything is to be taken as gospel and if your Under 20 stud isn’t on this list, you should consider cutting him immediately.

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Alonso Ramos – RF – 18 (Los Angeles Brazzers of Burbank)

Great power bat with above average contact and a strong eye for the ball. Add quality defense from both COF positions and looks to be a good addition to any team. Should be right around 310 with a 340 obp and 35-40 dongs while providing near GG quality defense at either COF position.

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Raul Zapata – RF – 19 (Cleveland Steamers)

Great power and gap hitting ability mixed with above average contact and quality defense in both COF positions. Should be a 280 hitter with 30+ doubles and 30-38 dongs per season, especially in Cleveland’s park. Real concerns with his eye for the ball at the plate.

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San-pao Si – SS – 18 (Montreal Royales)

Another elite defender who gets on the list with his quality bat to back up top tier defensive qualities. Good for 290 with a 330 obp. Could see his contact rise while he developes but as it stands, worries about his lack of power and average contact hurt him.

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Coen Overbeek – CF – 19 (Motor City Mad)

Switch hitting quality CF defense gets this guy a look. Great contact hitter with above average ability to extend singles into doubles, looks to be a 330 hitter with a 345 obp and 12-18 dongs per year while delivering above average defense in CF.

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Luis Cortez – 3B – 19 (Salt Lake City)

A difference maker at 3B defensively, GG potential, combined with a 290 hitter who can hit the gaps for extra base hits, put up a 330 obp and dong about 20-25 times a year. Could be even better than that with the bat.

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Nuno Versteeg – 2B – 18 (Houston Red Bulls)

Powerful bat, good contact and a stunning eye for the ball. Probable 320 hitter with a ceiling of 370 obp and 30-35 dongs per season. Nothing to shrug at when you consider he’ll be a slightly above average to average defender at 2B. Concerns with his range and DP at 2B as well as consistent strikeouts problems.

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Manuel Dominguez – 1B – 19 (Miami Manatees)

Great contact bat, best on the list honestly, with a wonderful ability to hit for the gaps and extend singles into extra base hits. Average power and slightly above average eye for the ball. A quality 1B who will be above average on the corner. You’ll see a 340 hitter if he hits his potentials, 370 obp and good for 18-25 dongs.

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Abilio Aguilio – LF – 17 (San Francisco Friars)

Gigantic power with a strong eye for the ball and the ability to hit the gaps when making contact. Possible great defender in the COF with a chance of being elite. Concerns about his ability to make consistent contact are the only serious concern. 260 hitter with a 325 obp and good for 35-40 dongs a year. Not bad, coming from a COF position providing above average defense.

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TraeBron DelaYoung – RF – 17 (Houston Red Bulls)

Strong power bat with great contact and a great eye for the ball, looks to be a powerful middle of the order hitter. 320 hitter with 30-35 dongs and a 365 obp when all is said and done. Has all the right tools for defense but still looking for the results and worries about his only average ability to avoid strikeouts. At least two years away, should be a strong COF bat that sits in the middle of the order for ten years.

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Aurelio Lozano – RF – 19 (Boston Brawlers)

Massive contact potential with good power and eye puts him above all in our Under 20 series. Already a good defender with good hands in the COF, his bat is strong all around whether it’s hitting for contact, the gap, the fences or taking a ball. Looks to be a 340 hitter with 365 obp who hits 20-25 dongs. Should be ready in the next year or so but looks to be a difference maker for the Brawlers.