This list was created to help you get more familiar with those players that are soon to hit stardom in the majors. Included in this list are players that haven't necessarily played all season for their big league club but big things are expected from them in the next year or two(or even the second half of this season) Not included in this list are rookies who have already made a big splash for their teams and have been mentioned several times in the national media.
Braun will be a top candidate for NL ROY by the end of the season. So that means if your name has been mentioned for the 2007 Rookie of the Year Award then you can't make my list. Let's create some suspense by ranking the top unheard of young stars from 10 to 1. Without further adue,
Michael Jordan Black Jersey, here's the list.
10. Phillip Hughes, RHP, New York Yankees
Even though Hughes did get some mention earlier this season about being a candidate for A.L. Rookie of the Year,
Jordan Stitched Jersey, injuries have sidelined him and that is why I have him included on this list. You may have forgotten about him after he injured his hamstring in a May start for the Yankees. In that game, Hughes had a no-hitter going until he did suffer the unfortunate injury that will sideline him until at least after the All-Star break. He may be the most highly-touted prospect the Yankees have produced since Alfonso Soriano. In spring training, Jason Giambi said Hughes reminded him of a younger Roger Clemens. High praise, no matter the source.
9. Jon Lester,
Michael Jordan White Jersey, LHP, Boston Red Sox
Just like the A.L. East standings this season the Red Sox are once again ahead of the Yankees. Lester has overcome more adversity the past couple of years than most big-leaguers will ever have to face. Just last year at the age of 22,
Michael Jordan White Jersey, Lester started treatments for a rare form of blood cancer, which has since gone away so that Lester has been able to resume his career at the Triple-A level this year. The lefty has had a terrific year in the minors and is expected to be called up to play for the Red Sox at some point during the year.
8. Yunel Escobar,
Michael Jordan Stitched Jersey, IF, Atlanta Braves
Escobar was called up this year due to the numerous injuries the Braves have encountered this year. He filled in at third base for Chipper Jones when he was injured and it was like Chipper never left because Escobar cleaned up at the plate, coming up with some clutch hits in his debut series against the Chicago Cubs. The Braves have had a log jam in the infield because of all the young players they are trying to get playing time,
Jordan Black Strip Jersey, but
but Jordan Stitched Jersey
Linear Mode
