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Mitch Keller Was Obviously the Top Prospect in West Virginia This Year

Every year it seems like West Virginia has the big breakout prospect in the system. Guys like Gregory Polanco, Alen Hanson, Tyler Glasnow, and even smaller breakout stories like JaCoby Jones, Dilson Herrera, and Yeudy Garcia have all come from West Virginia. That was no different in 2016. They had the biggest breakout prospect once again, with right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller making some huge strides, and emerging as a potential top of the rotation option. The West Virginia prospect list was very top-heavy, with other impact prospects like Taylor Hearn, Gage Hinsz, and Ke'Bryan Hayes joining Keller at the top of this list.