With the MLB offseason winding to a close and the start of spring training on the horizon, a number of publications have released their latest top 100 prospects list for the upcoming year.
Some of baseball's best and brightest were among the game's top prospects before finding MLB success, justifying the hype on their way to stardom at the next level.
However, not all MLB stars take that path.
More than a few notable players began their pro careers as under-the-radar performers rather than highly touted prospects who were household names before their MLB debut ever arrived.