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Baseball America's Top 10 FBA Prospects

April 1, 1877
Baseball America announced the Top 10 Prospects in the FBA today. Just like the ABC, the FBA list is dominated by pitchers. There are 8 on the list with only 2 batters.

1. MR Elwood Barnes - New York Giants
New York's Elwood Barnes is the first #1 prospect in FBA history. He was drafted with the 8th pick in the 2nd round, 16th overall in the FBA Inaugural Draft.


2. CL Chris Taylor - New York Giants
After being selected 64th overall by the Giants, Baseball America has named Chris Taylor as the #2 prospect in the FBA.


3. MR Mike Owens - Cleveland Blues
Baseball America names Mike Owens as the #3 prospect in the FBA. He was drafted in the 7 round by the Blues.


4. SP Trevor Peters - Columbus Buckeyes
This 16th round draft pick has been named the FBA's #4 prospect.


5. SP Scott Hooper - New York Giants
The New York Giants get their 3rd prospect in the top 5 with Hooper. The Giants selected him 128th overall back in February.


6. MR Ryan McKay - Louisville Colonels
Good news for Louisville and their young prospect, Ryan McKay. Baseball America named him the #6 prospect in the league.


7. SS Jeffery Jackson - Louisville Colonels
The first position player, another Louisville Colonel, comes in ranked #7. Jackson was drafted 11th overall in the Inaugural Draft.


8. LF Devin Brown - Cleveland Blues
The second Cleveland players lands on the list at #8. This 24 year old should lead the Blues for many years to come.


9. SP Antonio Rodriguez - New York Giants
The New York Giants continue their dominance of this year list with SP Antonio Rodriguez. He was selected with the 161st pick over all.


10. SP Vic Barnard - Louisville Colonels
Barnard is the 3rd player to represent the Louisville franchise on the list. The 134th draftee is this year's #10 prospect.


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Opening Day 1877 in the FBA.