Commentary on Baseball America’s Top 20 Prospects: No. 16-20

Posted: 11th March 2010 by Travis Nelson in MLB
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No. 16: Starlin Castro , SS, Cubs
Opening Day Age: 20
ETA: 2011

It's tempting to compare Castro to Alcides Escobar, given that they're both Latin American, NL Central shortstop prospects, tall with wiry frames (6'1", 160 lbs.), and known for their defense. Escobar is already 23, though, and has a starting job on a major league contender, whereas Castro won't be 20 years old for two more weeks and will be given more time to develop as his major league team rebuilds.

The difference, however, is that while Escobar is expected to be a speedy, Punch-and-Judy hitter who wins Gold Gloves, Castro for some reason is expected to turn into Alfonso Soriano. As he has hit about .300 everywhere he's played professionally, and they're listed as the same size, I guess I can se ...

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