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Cleveland Indians 2017 top prospects: No. 22, Luke Wakamatsu

Luke Wakamatsu is a 20-year-old shortstop who drops eight spots our 2016 top prospect list. He joined the Cleveland Indians after being drafted in the 2015 June draft out of Keller High School in Texas.

He was a surprise signing, turning down a scholarship to Rice University and instead signing for $290,000, which was nearly three times the limit for a 20th-round pick. The switch-hitter is also another Tribe prospect with big league bloodlines. His father is Don Wakamatsu who has not only played in the majors but has coached and managed as well, including being the current bench coach with the Kansas City Royals.