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Now that MLB Pipeline has unveiled its new Top 100 Prospects list, your questions about the rankings are pouring in .
Out of Abrams, Witt and Franco, who do you guys think can develop the best all-around game? @DevBluejaysfan
Wander Franco (Rays, No. 1 on the Top 100), Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals, No. 7) and CJ Abrams (Padres, No. 8) are three of the best prospects in baseball and the three best shortstop prospects. Witt has the chance for at least plus tools across the board, which makes him potentially the most well-rounded player of the trio.
Franco has the highest offensive ceiling, but he can t quite match Witt s speed, arm or shortstop defense. Abrams top-of-the-scale speed makes him the fastest of the trio, but he doesn t have Witt s power and his arm is a tick less strong.
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