Minor League Minutes for 1/18/19: Melendez, Pratto named to Top 10 lists

Nick Pratto makes the list at #6. He’s also mentioned as the best hitter (tied), having the best arm, and having the highest ceiling on the list. 👀👀 https://t.co/PFDeC41D60

— Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) January 18, 2019

MJ Melendez makes the list at #9. https://t.co/F5fVbLgZFS

— Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) January 17, 2019

As MLB Pipeline begins to update their “Prospect Watch” for 2019, they are releasing their top 10 lists at each position. The Royals didn’t have any names on the RHP list, but Daniel Lynch was mentioned as a “name to watch” for LHP. Melendez made the C list at #9 and Pratto made the 1B list at #6. Both Melendez and Pratto were mentioned as having the highest ceiling of any player at their position, which is truly an impressive honor from MLB Pipeline. The rankings continue on Monday with 2B.

In case you missed it, we released the latest edition of our prospect rankings yesterday. Catch up on 75-41 here before 40-36 debut later this morning.

We had two new writers make their debuts this week!

Check out Josh Keiser’s take on Jecksson Flores here.

And check out Seth Wingerter’s take on Brett Phillips here.

Photo Credits: Doc Riddle (@TheGrandOldGame)