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Boom or bust of predicting top prospects

Hindsight is 20/20 right? Predicting the future potential talent of pro baseball players is tricky business. In light of all the farm systems ranking coming out (Angels are now #14!) and our very own prospect ranking here at Halos Heaven, let’s look at some top prospects from years past and where they are now. These rankings come from Baseball America.

2011

  1. Mike Trout. I guess this guy has done pretty good huh? Back then they said Trout had 80 grade running speed and a a future average arm and average power.