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As with second base, we have several players on this
list that will likely drop-off by our mid-season or pre-draft rankings for third, shifting instead to another position. Again
as with second base, we've done our best to focus on players we feel have a decent chance to wind-up at the position as
a pro, for one reason or another (range, arm strength, etc.). Further, as a note, keep in mind some players will rank
lower on this list than they do at another position due to the fit of their current and projected skill set into what we like
to see at the hot corner. The rankings for second and third are a good reminder that the pre-season rankings might
best be treated as a series of watch lists and general valuations, rather than our suggested definitive ranking
of talent at a particular position. All that said, for your consideration, here's the pre-season Top 15 for third base: - Zach Cox, Sophomore, Univ. of Arkansas
- Nick Castellanos, Senior, Archbishop McCarthy HS (Fla.)
- Kaleb Cowart, Senior, Cook County HS (Ga.)
- Kris Bryant, Senior, Bonanza HS (Nev.)
- Tony Thompson, Junior, Univ. of Kansas
- Stetson Allie, Senior, St. Edward HS (Ohio)
- Victor Sanchez, Junior, Univ. of San Diego
- Rob Segedin, Junior, Tulane Univ.
- Mott Hyde, Senior, Calhoun HS (Ga.)
- Garin Cecchini, Senior, Barbe HS (La.)
- Connor Narron, Senior, Aycock HS (N.C.)
- Kolbrin Vitek, Junior, Ball St. Univ.
- Joel McKeithan, Senior, Roberson HS (N.C.)
- Joe Leonard, Junior, Univ. of Pittsburgh
- Michael Olt, Junior, Univ. of Connecticut
Best Hitter: Zack Cox
Best Power: Nick Castellanos
Best Defense:
Kaleb Cowart
Best Arm: Stetson Allie
Best Speed: Mott Hyde
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