S.I.: Manuel: Baseball America: Top 20 prospects

In another example of what you’ll find in the Handbook, here are my personal top 20 prospects in baseball.

3. Mike Stanton, OF, Marlins

Why he’s here: No one in the minors combines Stanton’s athletic ability and physicality with his sheer power.

What he’ll be: Stanton is a bigger, stronger version of Marlins special assistant Andre Dawson. He has 40-homer potential and fits the right-field profile perfectly.

When he arrives: The Marlins haven’t been shy about promoting prospects aggressively, but Stanton struggled a bit in Double-A last season. If he struggles at first in his first big league action in 2010, don’t give up on him.
4. Desmond Jennings, OF, Rays

Why he’s here: Once he stayed healthy for a full season, Jennings showed true five-tool talent. He has size, speed, strength, explosiveness and skills.

What he’ll be: Jennings has many similarities to current Rays center fielder B.J. Upton, but his hitting track record is more consistent.

When he arrives: The Rays have an outfield spot open presently for 2010, and Jennings should be a big league-ready, inexpensive solution.

Thanks to K-ner.