Kevin Maitan

Maitan was such a premier amateur talent that the Braves allegedly agreed to sign him when he was just 14 -- at least two years before he was eligible to sign on July 2, 2016. This impropriety, and other similar dealings, cost former Braves general manager John Coppolella his job, and led to Maitan being declared a free agent this winter. He eventually signed with the Angels for $2.2 million. For such a high-demand asset, his production in his first pro season doesn't seem to match the hype, but he was 3.3 years younger than the average player in the Appalachian League. Many evaluators still see a switch hitter with the potential for a plus hit tool and special power. The 17-year-old prodigy showed up in 2016 at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, and got in worse shape as the season went on. However, he diligently worked on his conditioning this offseason, and while he will continue to fill out, the industry consensus is that he will be able to handle third base. There is plenty of risk, but he remains a top 100 prospect due to his significant upside.