JJ Cooper comes down with Rule 5 fever every year and puts out the most comprehensive list of prospects that could be taken. The list ends up around 100 deep. Usually only about 15 are taken and of those 15 only about 25-30% of players stick with their new organization.
Cooper’s list of top five prospects available include players in the Tampa Bay Rays minor league system.
Coming in at number one is right hand pitcher Burch Smith.