Though there’s little that could be said here that you haven’t already seen for yourself this season, Verdugo nonetheless entered the season as my top ranked prospect in a thinner than usual class at the top of the rankings. Verdugo’s adaptation to more power this year was what had previously held him back from reaching the 70 grade tier on this list, as he entered the season once again in my 65 tier. The need for more maturity to make him a better fit on a first division club also seems to have clicked for him thus far.
2019 No. 1 prospect: Alex Verdugo
