Quote:See, this is something that I think is unrealistic to expect. I realize that Bryant is an elite prospect with what looks to be a promising future, but it's not that easy to become a top 5 player at the next level. Take a look at a recent list of Baseball America top prospects:

 

2013 Jurickson Profar

2012 Bryce Harper

2011 Bryce Harper

2010 Jason Heyward

2009 Matt Wieters

2008 Jay Bruce

2007 Daisuke Matsuzaka

2006 Delmon Young

 

Bryce Harper is the only player on the list with a realistic shot at being a top 5 player at any point in his career and I don't even forsee that happening. Being a top prospect does not guarantee being one of the best players in Major League Baseball.

 

 

  In the cases of Jason Heyward and Jurickson Profar,   injuries have been a major factor in their progress.  

 

  While being rated first or second on a MLB prospect list doesn't guarantee huge success as you illustrated,  I think it's fair to have very high expectations for the player.  Using the Jaguars as an example in the NFL,  when Blake Bortles was drafted with pick # 3 last year,  I'm confident that the mindset of Dave Caldwell is Bortles should develop into a Franchise QB. 

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