Top 20 list

[Admin]

The prospect hunting season has begun.
As we have in previous seasons we will use these lists for those managers requesting "next best".



PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (AAA) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Buster Posey, c/1b, Fresno Grizzlies (Giants)
xx Mike Moustakas, 3b, Omaha Royals
xx Michael Pineda, rhp, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners) -2
xx Madison Bumgarner, lhp, Fresno Grizzlies (Giants)
xx Dustin Ackley, 2b, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners)
xx Logan Morrison, 1b/of, New Orleans Zephyrs (Marlins)
xx Tanner Scheppers, rhp, Oklahoma City RedHawks (Rangers)
xx J.P. Arencibia, c, Las Vegas 51s (Blue Jays)
xx Justin Smoak, 1b, Oklahoma City (Rangers)/Tacoma (Mariners)
xx Brett Wallace, 1b, Las Vegas 51s (Blue Jays)
xx Jason Castro, c, Round Rock Express (Astros)
xx Mat Gamel, 3b, Nashville Sounds (Brewers)
13. Michael Kirkman, lhp, Oklahoma City RedHawks (Rangers)
xx Chris Carter, 1b/of, Sacramento River Cats (Athletics)
xx Peter Bourjos, of, Salt Lake Bees (Angels)
xx Mitch Moreland, 1b/of, Oklahoma City RedHawks (Rangers)
xx Henry Rodriguez, rhp, Sacramento River Cats (Athletics)
xx Greg Halman, of, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners)
19. Cory Luebke, lhp, Portland Beavers (Padres) -2
xx Mark Trumbo, 1b/of, Salt Lake Bees (Angels)


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INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

** MLB= gained major league status. Available thru silent bid only **

xx Carlos Santana, c, Columbus Clippers (Indians)
xx Jeremy Hellickson, rhp, Durham Bulls (Rays)
xx Aroldis Chapman, lhp, Louisville Bats (Reds)
xx Jesus Montero, c, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
xx Freddie Freeman, 1b, Gwinnett Braves
xx Zach Britton, lhp, Norfolk Tides (Orioles)
xx Desmond Jennings, of, Durham Bulls (Rays)
xx Pedro Alvarez, 3b, Indianapolis Indians (Pirates)
xx Ivan Nova, rhp, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
xx Daniel Hudson, rhp, Charlotte Knights (White Sox)
xx. Brent Morel, 3b/ss, Charlotte Knights (White Sox)
xx Yonder Alonso, 1b/of, Louisville Bats (Reds)
13. Eduardo Nunez, ss/3b, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
MLB Jake Arrieta, rhp, Norfolk Tides (Orioles)
xx Brad Lincoln, rhp, Indianapolis Indians (Pirates)
xx Jose Tabata, of, Indianapolis Indians (Pirates)
xx Ryan Kalish, of, Pawtucket Red Sox
xx Wilson Ramos, c, Rochester (Twins)/Syracuse (Nationals)
xx Andy Oliver, lhp, Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers)
MLB Carlos Carrasco, rhp, Columbus Clippers (Indians)


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TEXAS LEAGUE TOP (AA) 20 PROSPECTS

xx Mike Moustakas, 3b, Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Royals)
xx Eric Hosmer, 1b, Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Royals)
xx Mike Montgomery, lhp, Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Royals)
xx Wilin Rosario, c, Tulsa Drillers (Rockies)
xx Martin Perez, lhp, Frisco Roughriders (Rangers)
xx Aaron Crow, rhp, Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Royals)
xx Jordan Lyles, rhp, Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros)
xx Simon Castro, rhp, San Antonio Missions (Padres)
xx Blake Beaven, rhp, Frisco Roughriders (Rangers)
xx Christian Friedrich, lhp, Tulsa Drillers (Rockies)
11. Cory Luebke, lhp, San Antonio Missions (Padres) -1
xx Jordan Walden, rhp, Arkansas Travelers (Angels)
xx. James Darnell, 3b, San Antonio Missions (Padres)
xx Eduardo Sanchez, rhp, Springfield Cardinals
xx Rex Brothers, lhp, Tulsa Drillers (Rockies)
16. Louis Coleman, rhp, Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Royals)
xx Charlie Blackmon, of, Tulsa Drillers (Rockies)
xx Engel Beltre, of, Tulsa Drillers (Rockies)
19. Wynn Pelzer, rhp, San Antonio Missions (Padres)
20. Trevor Reckling, lhp, Arkansas Travelers (Angels)


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EASTERN LEAGUE (AA) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Domonic Brown, of, Reading Phillies
xx Zach Brittton, lhp, Bowie Baysox (Orioles)
xx Kyle Drabek, rhp, New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays)
xx Brandon Belt, Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants)
xx Andrew Brackman, Trenton Thunder (Yankees) -2
xx Lonnie Chisenhall, 3b, Akron Aeros (Indians)
xx Kyle Gibson, rhp, New Britain Rock Cats (Twins)
xx Alex White, rhp, Akron Aeros (Indians)
xx Jason Kipnis, 2b, Akron Aeros (Indians) -2
xx Casey Kelly, rhp, Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
11. Brandon Laird, 3b, Trenton Thunder (Yankees)
xx Danny Espinosa, ss, Harrisburg Senators (Nationals)
xx Andy Oliver, Erie SeaWolves (Tigers)
14. Bryan Morris, rhp, Altoona Curve (Pirates)
xx Rudy Owens, lhp, Altoona Curve (Pirates)
16. Hector Noesi, rhp, Trenton Thunder (Yankees)
xx Jose Iglesias, ss, Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
xx Anthony Rizzo, 1b, Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
xx Kirk Nieuwenhuis, of, Binghamton Mets
xx Austin Romine, c, Trenton Thunder (Yankees)
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE (AA) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Mike Stanton,of, Jacksonville Suns (Marlins)
xx Dustin Ackley, 2b, West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (Mariners)
xx Michael Pineda, rhp, West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (Mariners) -1
xx Mike Minor, lhp, Mississippi Braves
xx Brett Lawrie, 2b, Huntsville Stars (Brewers)
xx Dee Gordon, ss, Chattanooga Lookouts (Dodgers)
xx Devin Mesoraco, c, Carolina Mudcats (Reds) -2
xx Brett Jackson, of, Tennessee Smokies (Cubs)
xx Chris Archer, rhp, Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) -2
xx Matt Dominguez, 3b, Jacksonville Suns (Marlins)
xx Chris Withrow, rhp, Chattanooga Lookouts (Dodgers)
12. Alex Torres, lhp, Montgomery Biscuits (Rays)
xx Trayvon Robinson, of, Chattanooga Lookouts (Dodgers)
14. Brandon Guyer, of, Tennessee Smokies (Cubs)
15. David Sappelt, of, Carolina Mudcats (Reds)
xx Alex Liddi, 3b/1b, West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (Mariners)
17. Brandon Beachy, rhp, Mississippi Braves
xx Brent Morel, 3b, Birmingham Barons (White Sox)
xx Alex Cobb, rhp, Montgomery Biscuits (Rays)
xx Jerry Sands, of/1b, Chattanooga Lookouts (Dodgers) -2
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FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE (A) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Matt Moore, lhp, Charlotte Stone Crabs (Rays)
xx Chris Archer, rhp, Daytona Cubs -1
xx Jacob Turner, rhp, Lakeland Flying Tigers
xx Dellin Betances, rhp, Tampa Yankees
xx Travis D'Arnaud, c, Dunedin Blue Jays
xx Tony Sanchez, c, Bradenton Pirates
xx Brett Jackson, of, Daytona Cubs
xx Anthony Gose, of, Clearwater Threshers (Phillies)/
Dunedin Blue Jays
xx Trevor May, rhp, Clearwater Threshers (Phillies)
xx Wilmer Flores, ss, St. Lucie Mets
xx Adieny Hechavarria, ss, Dunedin Blue Jays
12. Henderson Alvarez, rhp, Dunedin Blue Jays
13. Adam Warren, rhp, Tampa Yankees
xx Liam Hendriks, rhp, Fort Myers Miracle (Twins)
15. Joe Cruz, rhp, Charlotte Stone Crabs (Rays)
16. Diego Moreno, rhp, Bradenton Marauders (Pirates)
17. Francisco Martinez, 3b, Lakeland Tigers
xx Jhan Marinez, rhp, Jupiter Hammerheads (Marlins)
19. Melky Mesa, of, Tampa Yankees
xx Andrew Brackman, rhp, Tampa Yankees -1
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CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (A) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Mike Trout, of, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Angels)
xx Brandon Belt, 1b, San Jose Giants
xx Grant Green, ss, Stockton Ports (Athletics)
4. Tyler Chatwood, rhp, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Angels)
xx Engel Beltre, of, Bakersfield Blaze (Rangers)
6. Jonathan Villar, ss, Lancaster JetHawks (Astros) -2
xx Jaff Decker, of, Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres)
xx Aaron Miller, lhp, Inland Empire 66ers (Dodgers)
9. Juan Nicasio, rhp, Modesto Nuts (Rockies)
10. Pat Corbin, lhp, Rancho Cucamonga (Angels)/Visalia (Diamondbacks)
11. Francisco Peguero, of, San Jose Giants
xx Rex Brothers, lhp, Modesto Nuts (Rockies)
13. Ehire Adrianza, ss, San Jose Giants
14. Marc Krauss, of, Visalia Rawhide (Diamondbacks)
xx Ethan Martin, rhp, Inland Empire 66ers (Dodgers)
xx Kyle Russell, of, Inland Empire 66ers (Dodgers)
xx Paul Goldschmidt, 1b, Visalia Rawhide (Diamondbacks)
xx Johermyn Chavez, of, High Desert Mavericks (Mariners)
19. Eric Surkamp, lhp, San Jose Giants
xx Drew Cumberland, ss, Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres)
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CAROLINA LEAGUE (A) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Julio Teheran, rhp, Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Braves)
xx Eric Hosmer, 1b, Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals)
xx John Lamb, lhp, Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals)
xx Wil Myers, c, Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals)
xx Devin Mesoraco, c, Lynchburg Hillcats (Reds) -1
xx Randall Delgado, rhp, Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Braves)
xx Chris Dwyer, lhp, Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals)
xx Oscar Tejeda, 2b, Salem Red Sox
xx Christian Colon, ss, Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals)
xx Jason Kipnis, 2b, Kinston Indians -1
xx Derek Norris, c, Potomac Nationals
xx Xavier Avery, of, Frederick Keys (Orioles)
13. Will Middlebrooks, 3b, Salem Red Sox
xx Michael Burgess, of, Potomac Nationals
15. Gregory Infante, rhp, Winston-Salem Dash (White Sox)
16. J.J. Hoover, rhp, Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Braves)
xx Ryan Lavarnway, c, Salem Red Sox
18. Tyler Moore, 1b, Potomac Nationals
19. Jordan Henry, 1b, Kinston Indians
xx Santos Rodriguez, lhp, Winston-Salem Dash (White Sox)

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MIDWEST LEAGUE (A) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Mike Trout, of, Cedar Rapids Kernels (Angels)
xx Shelby Miller, rhp, Quad Cities River Bandits (Cardinals)
xx Wil Myers, c, Burlington Bees (Royals)
xx Jacob Turner, rhp, West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers)
xx Aaron Hicks, of, Beloit Snappers (Twins)
xx Nick Franklin, ss/2b, Clinton LumberKings (Mariners)
xx Trey McNutt, rhp, Peoria Chiefs (Cubs)
xx Jake Odorizzi, rhp, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers)
xx Matt Davidson, 3b, South Bend Silver Hawks (Diamondbacks)
xx Tyler Skaggs, lhp, Cedar Rapids (Angels)/South Bend (Diamondbacks)
11. Allen Webster, rhp, Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers)
xx Jean Segura, 2b, Cedar Rapids Kernels (Angels)
xx Hak-Ju Lee, ss, Peoria Chiefs (Cubs)
xx Fabio Martinez, rhp, Cedar Rapids Kernels (Angels)
15. Rubby de la Rosa, rhp, Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers)
xx Alex Colome, rhp, Bowling Green Hot Rods (Rays)
17. Chris Owings, ss, South Bend Silver Hawks (Diamondbacks)
xx Jerry Sands, 1b/of, Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers) -1
19. Matt Lollis, rhp, Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres) -2
xx Chad Jenkins, rhp, Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays)
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SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE (A) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Jonathan Singleton, 1b, Lakewood Blueclaws
xx Nolan Arenado, 3b, Asheville Tourists (Rockies)
xx Tyler Matzek, lhp, Asheville Tourists (Rockies)
xx Brody Colvin, rhp, Lakewood Blueclaws (Phillies)
xx Robbie Erlin, lhp, Hickory Crawdads (Rangers)
xx Arodys Vizcaino, rhp, Rome Braves
xx Jarred Cosart, rhp, Lakewood Blueclaws (Phillies)
8. Jonathan Villar, ss, Lakewood Blueclaws (Phillies) -1
xx Reymond Fuentes, of, Greenville Drive (Red Sox)
xx Chad James, lhp, Greensboro Grasshoppers (Marlins)
xx Trevor May, rhp, Lakewood Blueclaws (Phillies)
xx Zack Wheeler, rhp, Augusta Greenjackets (Giants)
13. Cesar Puello, of, Savannah Sand Gnats (Mets)
xx Christian Bethancourt, C, Rome Braves
xx Robbie Ross, lhp, Hickory Crawdads (Rangers)
16. Drake Britton, lhp, Greenville Drive (Red Sox)
17. J.D. Martinez, of, Lexington Legends (Astros)
18. Slade Heathcott, of, Charleston Riverdogs (Yankees)
19. Sebastian Valle, C, Lakewood Blueclaws (Phillies)
20. Chris Dominguez, 3b, Augusta Greenjackets (Giants)
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NORTHWEST LEAGUE (SS) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Jurickson Profar, ss, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
xx Michael Choice, of, Vancouver Canadians (Athletics)
3. Jedd Gyorko, 3b, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
xx Mike Olt, 3b, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
xx Chad Bettis, rhp, Tri-City Dust Devils (Rockies)
6. Matt Lollis, rhp, Eugene Emeralds (Padres) -1
7. Erik Stavert, rhp, Tri-City Dust Devils (Rockies)
8. Rymer Liriano, of, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
9. Adys Portillo, rhp, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
10. Miguel de los Santos, lhp, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
xx Kellin Deglan, c, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
12. Keyvius Sampson, rhp, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
xx Jake Skole, of, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
14. Zach Walters, ss, Yakima Bears (Diamondbacks)
15. Yoervis Medina, rhp, Everett AquaSox (Mariners)
16. Jared Hoying, of, Spokane Indians (Rangers)
17. Stephen Pryor, rhp, Everett AquaSox (Mariners)
18. Josh Slaats, rhp, Tri-City Dust Devils (Rockies)
19. Rico Noel, of, Eugene Emeralds (Padres)
20. Jake Dunning, rhp, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Giants)
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NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (R) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

1. Carlos Perez, c, Auburn Doubledays (Blue Jays)
2. Jake Thompson, rhp, Hudson Valley Renegades (Rays)
xx Cory Vaughn, of, Brooklyn Mets
4. Marcell Ozuna, of, Jamestown Jammers (Marlins)
5. Roman Mendez, rhp, Lowell Spinners (Red Sox)
6. Zack Von Rosenberg, rhp, State College Spikes (Pirates)
xx Kolbrin Vitek, 3b. Lowell Spinners (Red Sox)
8. Nick Longmire, of, Batavia Muckdogs (Cardinals)
9. Cesar Hernandez, 2b, Williamsport Crosscutters (Phillies)
10. Colton Cain, lhp, State College Spikes (Pirates)
xx Darrell Ceciliani, of, Brooklyn Mets
xx Domingo Santana, of, Williamsport Crosscutters (Phillies)
xx Bryce Brentz, of, Lowell Spinners (Red Sox)
xx Mike Kvasnicka, of/3b/c, Tri-City Valley Cats (Astros)
15. Aaron Altherr, of, Williamsport Crosscutters (Phillies)
16. Drew Hutchison, rhp, Auburn Doubledays (Blue Jays)
17. Zack Dodson, lhp, State College Spikes (Pirates)
18. Daniel Webb, rhp, Auburn Doubledays (Blue Jays)
19. Josue Carreno, rhp, Connecticut Tigers
20. Madison Younginer, rhp, Lowell Spinners (Red Sox)
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PIONEER LEAGUE (R) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Billy Hamilton, 2b/ss, Billings (Reds)
2. Albert Campos, rhp, Casper (Rockies)
3. Daniel Tillman, rhp, Orem (Angels)
4. Leon Landry, of, Ogden (Dodgers)
xx Yorman Rodriguez, of, Billings (Reds)
6. Jake Lemmerman, ss, Ogden (Dodgers)
7. Mike Blanke, c, Great Falls (White Sox)
8. Addison Reed, rhp, Great Falls (White Sox)
9. Matt Miller, rhp, Helena (Brewers)
10. Will Swanner, c, Casper (Rockies)
11. Daniel Corcino, rhp, Billings (Reds)
12. Cristhian Adames, ss, Casper (Rockies)
13. Garrett Gould, rhp, Ogden (Dodgers)
14. Jimmy Nelson, rhp, Helena (Brewers)
15. David Holmberg, lhp, Great Falls (White Sox)/
Missoula (Diamondbacks)
16. Robby Rowland, rhp, Missoula (Diamondbacks)
17. Travis Withersthingy, of, Orem (Angels)
18. Rafael Ortega, of, Casper (Rockies)
19. Thomas Royse, rhp, Great Falls (White Sox)
20. Kevin Eichhorn, rhp, Missoula (Diamondbacks)
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APPY (R) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

1. Carlos Perez, lhp, Danville Braves
xx Enny Romero, lhp, Princeton Rays
xx Oswaldo Arcia, of, Elizabethton Twins
4. Oscar Taveras, of, Johnson City Cardinals
xx Delino Deshields, of, Greeneville Astros
6. Ramon Morla, 3b, Pulaski Mariners
7. Mike Foltynewicz, rhp, Greeneville Astros
8. Adrian Salcedo, rhp, Elizabethton Twins
xx Aderlin Rodriguez, 3b, Kingsport Mets
10. Manuel Soliman, rhp, Elizabethton Twins
11. Vincent Velasquez, rhp, Greeneville Astros
12. Andrelton Simmons, ss, Danville Braves
13. Braulio Lara, lhp, Princeton Rays
14. Cody Stanley, c, Johnson City Cardinals
15. Todd Glaesmann, of, Princeton Rays
16. Pat Dean, lhp, Elizabethton Twins
17. Matt Heidenreich, rhp, Bristol White Sox
18. Richard Vargas, rhp, Pulaski Mariners
19. Jacob Petricka, rhp, Bristol White Sox
20. Hector Guevara, 2b, Princeton Rays
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GCL (R) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

xx Gary Sanchez, c, Yankees
xx Miguel Sano, 3b/ss, Twins
xx Justin O'Conner, c, Rays
4. Jake Marisnick, of, Blue Jays
5. Matt Lipka, ss, Braves
6. Juan Urbina, lhp, Mets
7. Jesse Biddle, lhp, Phillies
8. Aaron Altherr, of, Phillies
9. Max Kepler, of, Twins
10. Cito Culver, ss, Yankees
11. Luke Bailey, c, Rays
12. Kellen Sweeney, 3b, Blue Jays
13. Ramon Flores, 1b/of, Yankees
14. K.C. Hobson, 1b, Blue Jays
15. Bruce Rondon, rhp, Tigers
16. Keury de la Cruz, of, Red Sox
17. Christopher Hawkins, 3b, Blue Jays
18. Ryan Brett, 2b, Rays
19. Henry Ramos, of, Red Sox
20. Dixon Machado, ss, Tigers
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AZL (R) TOP 20 PROSPECTS

1. Guillermo Pimentel, of, Mariners
2. Yordano Ventura, rhp, Royals
3. Robinson Yambati, rhp, Royals
4. Tyler Roberts, c, Brewers
5. Junior Arias, ss, Reds
xx Donavan Tate, of, Padres
7. Cheslor Cuthbert, 3b, Royals
8. Luis Sardinas, ss, Rangers
9. Ismael Guillon, lhp, Reds
10. James Baldwin, of, Dodgers
11. Austin Reed, rhp, Cubs
12. Jonathan Correa, rhp, Reds
13. Chuckie Jones, of, Giants
14. Christian Villanueva, 3b, Rangers
15. Carlos Melo, rhp, Rangers
16. Heath Hembree, rhp, Giants
17. Chevez Clarke, of, Angels
18. Ji-Man Choi, 1b/c, Mariners
19. Teodoro Martinez, of, Rangers
20. Ralston Cash, rhp, Dodgers

[newyorkyankees]

For the benefit of the newbie what is the draft order for the draft?

[Admin]

its the inverse order of the final yahoo standings for the MiLB and the entry drafts. it is....

1. Los Angeles Dodgers
2. S D Padres
3. Philadelphia Phillies
4. Texas Rangers
5. Boston Red Sox
6. Milwaukee Brewers
7. New York Yankees
8. Detroit Tigers
9. Baltimore Orioles
10. Kansas City Royals
11. Chicago Sox
12. Minnesota Twins
13. Toronto Blue Jays
14. Pittsburgh Pirates