Baseball Americas Top 100 prospects shows 4 Reds

Today is a big day in the prospect world. Baseball America came out with their Top 100 prospect list. The Reds had 4 players make the list, and lets also not forget that Johnny Cueto was one player who Jim Callis said just missed. Now, as for the list, here are where the Reds are at, and I added my own comments.

5. Homer Bailey - He ranks behind just Phil Hughes as far as pitchers go (Matsuzaka is #1, but I don't consider Japanese imports as prospects). I can see exactly where they are coming from on this, and while I disagree, I certainly see their point of view.

14. Jay Bruce - This is the one that makes no sense to me. Last year, Jay was named the #1 prospect in the Midwest League by Baseball America. Two players from the Midwest League are ranked higher than him, Cameron Maybin at #6 and Justin Upton at #9. I would really enjoy hearing how that one happens.

43. Joey Votto - Someone finally acknowledges that Votto ripped the balls cover off once he was allowed to take his approach to hitting.

88. Drew Stubbs - Notes that he has tools all the way around, but is also listed as a risk factor.

Again, be sure to check out the entire list at BaseballAmerica.com.