Top Prospect

[bahamamike]

It seems as if most places are ranking Strasburg and Heyward as the top prospects in the minors this year. Well I am blessed with the top pick in a minor league draft, and I am debating between the two. This is 5x5, h2h, 20 teams, regular stats. I am seriously debating between the two. So what is everyone's opinions of the two?

[Todd Zola]

They are both at the head of their respective classes and it really comes down to your personal philosophy with respect to how you handle pitching in your league. I honestly do not think there is enough separation in terms of quality of prospect to use that as the deciding factor.

[cwk1963]

I'd almost always go with the hitter. Heyward could get the job out of spring this year and I think he'd produce quicker than Strasburg. Almost the only time I go with a pitcher is if I already have a few hitting prospects and the pitcher is ranked high enough for me to spin him off for another good hitting prospect. Jason is the guy for me here...hands down.

[Kelly_Leak]

Agree with the two previous posts.
1. Depends on your philosophy with respect to hitters/pitchers in your league
2. If it were me, I'd take Heyward