Team: Atlanta Braves
For my money, Ronald Acuna(eBay) is the top MLB prospect in baseball. We truly may be watching the second coming of Rickey Henderson. His raw power and speed matched with advanced skills have been on display this Spring (4HR, 4SB, .410BA, .744SLG, 1.254 OPS).
Acuna has not been overmatched at any MLB playing level and appears to have no problem handling MLB pitching. Once he finds his “groove” he will be a perennial MLB All-Star poised to lift the Atlanta Braves back into annual championship contention.
eBay Marketplace Value
Top 100 Cards Past 90 Days: $2149.28
Top Card: 2017 Bowman(eBay) Chrome Autograph Red
2017 Bowman Chrome Ronald Acuna RED Auto 3/5 Bgs 9.5/10
Priced At: $20,000.00
Sold for: $12,000
Ended: Dec 19, 2017 , 9:30PM
Average Value Per Card (Top 100 cards sold on eBay Past 90 Days)
Includes all serial numbered parallels
Total Card Count: 100
Avg Price Per Item: 2149.28
Ronald Acuna, OF, Grade A*: Age 19; breakout campaign exceeded all expectations, hitting .325/.375/.522 at three levels, 21 homers, 31 doubles, 44 steals, 43 walks in 557 at-bats, including a .344/.395/.548 slash line in 54 games of Triple-A; dominant multi-category player against older competition; has the physical tools to match the numbers; only caution flag is high strikeout rate however his whiffs actually declined as the season progressed, an excellent sign; best overall prospect in baseball with superstar potential. ETA 2018.
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*QUICK PRIMER ON GRADE MEANINGS
Grade A prospects are the elite. In theory, they have a good chance of becoming stars or superstars. Theoretically, most Grade A prospects develop into stars or at least major league regulars, if injuries or other problems don’t intervene. Note that is a major “if” in some cases.
Grade B prospects have a good chance to enjoy successful careers. Some will develop into stars, some will not. Most end up spending several years in the majors, at the very least in a marginal role.
Grade C prospects are the most common type. These are guys who have something positive going for them, but who may have a question mark or three, or who are just too far away from the majors to get an accurate feel for. A few Grade C guys, especially at the lower levels, do develop into stars. Many end up as role players or bench guys. Some don’t make it at all.
Finally, keep in mind that all grades are shorthand. A Grade C prospect in rookie ball could end up being very impressive, while a Grade C prospect in Triple-A is likely just a future role player.
