In my opinion, the word “prospect” cancels out the lack of experience caveat. We’re talking about flat out potential for most of these guys. With the end of last season exception of Gamel & Escobar, there’s probably not too many folks (myself included) who have seen a ton of AB’s from any of these guys. I based my Jeffress vote on potential as well, and I am trying to read as much as I can on each of these guys before i vote.

True enough, Lawrie is raw. That didn’t stop him from getting snagged in the middle of the 1st round last year though. Everything I’ve read about him says his bat is fantastic, and in terms of “prospects” I have his age working for him rather than against him. The sky’s the limit for an 18 year old 1st rounder, in contrast to prospects who are more MLB ready but also 5-6 years older. I think those guys have a body of work that should either increase or decrease their respective values.

Just my 2 cents…..I’m just defending my vote since I’ve seen a lot of people wondering how Lawrie made the list. I’m not implying he’s the 5th player away from playing in the bigs, I’m thinking more along the lines of expecting bigger things from him when/if he does get there down the road. I understand your point, as well as others Charlie, so don’t think I’m trying to start a “prospect war”. I just wanted to defend my choice.

In my world my 5th spot vote is going to Taylor Green.