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Red Sox place MLB-best five prospects in Baseball America’s midseason top 50 … – Boston.com

The Red Sox farm system is stockpiled with future big-league standouts, at least in the eyes of Baseball America.

Boston placed five prospects in Baseball America’s midseason Top 50, best in Major League Baseball.

Second baseman Yoan Moncada leads the way at No. 11 overall. The 20-year-old from Cuba signed with the Red Sox for a $31.5 million bonus in March.

“Scouts who have seen him in Greenville have been underwhelmed, but blame that on a long layoff,” Baseball America’s write-up reads.

Third baseman Rafael Devers comes in at No. 15 on the list, and the 18-year-old from the Dominican Republic projects as a monster offensively.

“Scouts love, love, love his bat,” Baseball America says, with Devers’ .757 OPS and 42 RBI at Single-A Greenville this season backing it up. “He may not be a third baseman, but his bat will play anywhere.”

Outfielder Manuel Margot ranks 24th on Baseball America’s list, and the 20-year-old from the Dominican Republic is closer to the big leagues than Moncada and Devers right now. Margot was elevated to Double-A Portland in June and flashes a quick bat and plenty of range in center field.

“It’s hard strike him out at the plate or to sneak a line drive past him in the center-field gap,” Baseball America notes.

24-year-old southpaw Brian Johnson is Boston’s top pitching prospect at the moment, but it’s only a matter of time before he gets a chance to make a name for himself in the big leagues. Johnson’s 2.73 ERA and 1.10 WHIP at Triple-A Pawtucket this season earned him a trip to the International League All-Star Game.

“He doesn’t miss bats like teammate Henry Owens, but Johnson is more consistent,” Baseball America writes of their No. 38 prospect.

Owens himself checks in at 47th on Baseball America’s list.

“Yes, his control needs improvement. But when Owens throws strikes he can still be difficult to hit,” Baseball America states. Owens is walking 4.62 batters per nine innings this season at Pawtucket, but the 22-year-old lefty still has the stuff to overwhelm hitters with a bit more development.

What if the Red Sox were all homegrown?

  • Catcher: Chris Iannetta – Born in Providence, Rhode Island; attended St. Raphael Academy in Providence; MLB stats through 2014: 760 games, .236 BA, 90 HR, 344 RBI. This year, he's hitting .159 with three home runs and 14 RBIs in 43 games.

    Catcher: Chris Iannetta – Born in Providence, Rhode Island; attended St. Raphael Academy in Providence; MLB stats through 2014: 760 games, .236 BA, 90 HR, 344 RBI. This year, he’s hitting .159 with three home runs and 14 RBIs in 43 games.

  • First Base: Chris Colabello – Born in Framingham, Massachusetts; attended Milford High School; MLB stats through 2014: 114 games, .214 BA, 13 HR, 56 RBI. This year, he's hitting .342 with four home runs and 22 RBIs in 38 games.

    First Base: Chris Colabello – Born in Framingham, Massachusetts; attended Milford High School; MLB stats through 2014: 114 games, .214 BA, 13 HR, 56 RBI. This year, he’s hitting .342 with four home runs and 22 RBIs in 38 games.

  • Second Base: Ryan Flaherty – Born in Portland, Maine; attended Deering High School in Portland; MLB stats through 2014: 264 games, .221 BA, 23 HR, 78 RBI. This year, he's hitting .253 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 34 games.

    Second Base: Ryan Flaherty – Born in Portland, Maine; attended Deering High School in Portland; MLB stats through 2014: 264 games, .221 BA, 23 HR, 78 RBI. This year, he’s hitting .253 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 34 games.

  • Third Base: Eric Campbell – Born in Norwich, Connecticut; attended Norwich Free Academy; MLB stats through 2014: 85 games, .263 BA, 3 HR, 16 RBI. This year, he's hitting .179 with two home runs and 12 RBIs in 38 games.

    Third Base: Eric Campbell – Born in Norwich, Connecticut; attended Norwich Free Academy; MLB stats through 2014: 85 games, .263 BA, 3 HR, 16 RBI. This year, he’s hitting .179 with two home runs and 12 RBIs in 38 games.

  • Shortstop: Nick Ahmed – Born in Springfield, Massachusetts; attended East Longmeadow High School; MLB stats through 2014: 25 games, .200 BA, 1 HR, 4 RBI. This year, he's hitting .221 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 58 games.

    Shortstop: Nick Ahmed – Born in Springfield, Massachusetts; attended East Longmeadow High School; MLB stats through 2014: 25 games, .200 BA, 1 HR, 4 RBI. This year, he’s hitting .221 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 58 games.

  • Left Field: Rajai Davis – Born in Norwich, Connecticut; attended New London High School; MLB stats through 2014: 955 games, .270, 35 HR, 275 RBI. This year, he's hitting .271 with one home run and 11 RBIs 46 games.

    Left Field: Rajai Davis – Born in Norwich, Connecticut; attended New London High School; MLB stats through 2014: 955 games, .270, 35 HR, 275 RBI. This year, he’s hitting .271 with one home run and 11 RBIs 46 games.

  • Center Field: A.J. Pollock – Born in Hebron, Connecticut; attended RHAM High School in Hebron; MLB stats through 2014: 243 games, .278 BA, 17 HR, 70 RBI. This year, he's hitting .316 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs in 63 games.

    Center Field: A.J. Pollock – Born in Hebron, Connecticut; attended RHAM High School in Hebron; MLB stats through 2014: 243 games, .278 BA, 17 HR, 70 RBI. This year, he’s hitting .316 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs in 63 games.

  • Right Field: Chris Denorfia – Born in Bristol, Connecticut; attended Choate Rosemary Hall High School in Wallingford; MLB stats through 2014: 705 games, .272 BA, 38 HR, 178 RBI. This year, he's hitting .395 with 0 home runs and two RBIs in 20 games.

    Right Field: Chris Denorfia – Born in Bristol, Connecticut; attended Choate Rosemary Hall High School in Wallingford; MLB stats through 2014: 705 games, .272 BA, 38 HR, 178 RBI. This year, he’s hitting .395 with 0 home runs and two RBIs in 20 games.

  • Designated Hitter: George Springer – Born in New Britain, Connecticut; attended Avon Old Farms High School; MLB stats through 2014: 78 games, .231 BA, 20 HR, 51 RBIs. This year, he’s hitting .267 with 10 home runs and 23 RBIs in 60 games.

    Designated Hitter: George Springer – Born in New Britain, Connecticut; attended Avon Old Farms High School; MLB stats through 2014: 78 games, .231 BA, 20 HR, 51 RBIs. This year, he’s hitting .267 with 10 home runs and 23 RBIs in 60 games.

  • Starting pitcher: Matt Harvey – Born in New London, Connecticut; attended Fitch Senior High School in Groton; MLB stats through 2014: 36 games, 12-10 record, 2.39 ERA. This year, he's 7-4 with a 3.32 ERA in 13 starts.

    Starting pitcher: Matt Harvey – Born in New London, Connecticut; attended Fitch Senior High School in Groton; MLB stats through 2014: 36 games, 12-10 record, 2.39 ERA. This year, he’s 7-4 with a 3.32 ERA in 13 starts.

  • Reliever: Craig Breslow – Born in New Haven, Connecticut; attended Trumbull High School; MLB stats through 2014: 479 games, 22-23 record, 7 saves, 3.20 ERA. This year, he's 0-0 with a 4.03 ERA in 18 games.

    Reliever: Craig Breslow – Born in New Haven, Connecticut; attended Trumbull High School; MLB stats through 2014: 479 games, 22-23 record, 7 saves, 3.20 ERA. This year, he’s 0-0 with a 4.03 ERA in 18 games.

  • Closer: Steve Cishek – Born in Falmouth, Massachusetts; attended Falmouth High School; MLB stats through 2014: 252 games, 15-14 record, 91 saves, 2.65 ERA. This season, he's 1-5 with a 6.43 ERA with three saves in 21 games.

    Closer: Steve Cishek – Born in Falmouth, Massachusetts; attended Falmouth High School; MLB stats through 2014: 252 games, 15-14 record, 91 saves, 2.65 ERA. This season, he’s 1-5 with a 6.43 ERA with three saves in 21 games.

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