While blue chip prospects get the most national attention, good farm systems are most usually typified by their depth. Having a large number of high-variance prospects is an objectively good thing, even if they’re not the most widely publicized. Obviously, most wash out, but some do eventually become stars. Award-winning players like Jacob deGrom, Jose Altuve, and Albert Pujols were unheralded as prospects but have gone on to highly successful careers.
Outfielder Jake Robson is an excellent example of that kind of depth in the Tigers’ system. He was a high-risk pick coming out of college, but he’s already well surpassed his developmental floor and is rocketing towards his ceiling.