IMO the #1 prospect is Yorman. To do what he did, at his age, shows his potential. Yes he's still raw, but he'll be spending some time at Dayton next year as a 17 year old. From all reports, phenomenal tools, and possibly the highest upside of any position player. If he realizes his talent, He could be knocking on the door by age 20.
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Disagree.
Alonso has enormous upside as well, has a lot more polish, and from all accounts is closer to the majors and helping the big club. Yorman is a great prospect, but for me he's still quite a ways off. Compare Alonso and Yorman side by side, and I dont think there's too much a gap in their overall upside. So to me, it then comes down to who's closer and further along in the development process. Thats Yonder.
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A possible GG defender at CF vs a 1B. Speed vs. ... not speed. Once Yorman fills out, he still will likely have less power than Alonso, but you never know. Yorman is a much bigger question mark, yes, but remember this: at age 16 he was hitting in the Pioneer league while Alonso likely wasn't aloud to go to the prom unless an older girl asked him.
Alonso damn well better have more polish, he's 6 years older than Yorman. But for raw talent, and where he played this year, plus age I pick Yorman. In fact it was because he spent time at the Pioneer League and Duran didn't tells me he is a bit more polished than Duran. Maybe a bit more mature. Of all the Reds prospects, he is THE guy I'm most interested in.
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