Starting with Arizona League Top 20
8. Danny Carroll, of, Mariners
Not many teams rated Carroll highly enough to draft him in the third round like the Mariners did, but his early returns have Seattle excited. He finished in the top five in the AZL in batting (.323), hits (65), steals (27) and on-base percentage (.415). Teammates nicknamed him "Machine" for his ability to repeat his swing with ease and for his high-energy disposition.10. Mario Martinez, ss/3b, Mariners
Carroll could be an ideal No. 2 hitter, using the whole field and having potential gap power as he gets stronger. He should be able to stay in center field thanks to average speed and fine instincts, and his plus arm would play in right field.
The Mariners won the AZL title, beating the Giants in a one-game playoff, and Martinez was a key to their success. He made the game look easy with a sound swing he repeated easily and smooth actions in the field. His 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame leaves scouts plenty of room to project future power potential as Martinez adds strength.20. Jacob Wild, rhp, Mariners
Wild turned 23 in August, making him an old man in the AZL. Still, he has a chance to be more than an organizational soldier because he has a big, projectable, athletic frame and he's relatively inexperienced for his age. He pitched just three innings in high school and got hammered as a senior at Pacific, posting a 7.07 ERA.
Against wood bats in Arizona, Wild went wild, ranking second in the league in ERA (1.88). He struck out 14 batters and won the league championship game.
Wild throws downhill with a fastball that ranges from 87-92 mph and touches 93. He pitches downhill despite a lower three-quarters arm slot that gives his fastball some sink and induces groundballs. He also throws a slider, changeup and splitters.
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