Cleveland Indians Top 30 Prospects in 2017: "Just Missed" List

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Sep 28, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Joe Colon (65) pitches the ball during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Game called for bad weather after 5 innings. Tigers win 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Ulysses Cantu, 3B/1B

A sixth-round pick this past summer, Ulysses Cantu struggled in his first stint in the pros. The 18-year-old high schooler played 30 games with the Tribe’s rookie affiliate, where he hit just .202 with a .546 OPS. Cantu could struggle with the batting average but scouts love the power potential from the right side. He can play third base but spent most of his time at first base this summer as defense is not his strong suit either.

Aaron Civale, RHP

The right-handed Aaron Civale was drafted in the 3rd round this past summer out of Northeastern University. He spent the first two years of his college career as a reliever before moving to the rotation his junior year. He went straight to short-season Mahoning Valley after signing and made 13 starts and posted a 1.67 ERA. He doesn’t have a high ceiling, but he did strike out over a batter an inning his final year in college.

Joseph Colon, RHP

Originally drafted way back in 2009, Joseph Colon made his big league debut with the Indians in 2016. The right-handed reliever appeared in 11 games for the Tribe late last year, though he struggled with a 7.20 ERA and 1.90 WHIP.

He pitched well in Columbus, even though he started the year on the suspended list after testing positive for a banned substance. He still qualifies as a prospect despite making the big leagues and could help the big league club in 2017. He’ll almost certainly start the season at Triple-A Columbus, however.

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Cleveland Indians Top 30 Prospects in 2017: “Just Missed” List

By Matt Bretz | Feb 27, 2017