The last time we did this ranking, I was the only person to put Ezequiel Tovar on my ballot. This year, I’m pleased that some of the electorate has joined me in highlighting the 19-year-old shortstop prospect (who began as a switch-hitter but now swings righty only). Signed out of Venezuela for $800k in August 2017 on his 16th birthday, Tovar quickly showed he was on an advanced prospect track.
Pre-season 2020 Rank: NR
High Ballot: 16
Mode Ballot: 16
Future Value: 40, glove-first utility infielder
Contract Status: 2017 International free agent, not Rule 5 eligible, three options remaining
After a strong debut season in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 — Tovar hit .