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| Position | Top player | Team ranking | Top prospect | Organizational ranking | Overall ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catchers | Fred Hatcher | 42nd | Fred Hatcher | 44th | 45th |
| First Basemen | Melvin Ellison | 3rd | Melvin Ellison | 34th | 24th |
| Second Basemen | Anthony Novak | 15th | Anthony Novak | 16th | 17th |
| Third Basemen | Bill Robertson | 33rd | Mark Olson | 39th | 40th |
| Shortstops | Steve Ross | 17th | William Scott | 6th | 8th |
| Left Fielders | Bill Williams | 18th | Frank Hall | 28th | Tied for 20th |
| Center Fielders | Ben Summers | 12th | Ben Summers | 10th | 10th |
| Right Fielders | Harry McGinnity | 7th | Harry McGinnity | 20th | 9th |
| Starting Pitchers | John Keith | 1st | Howard Poole | 16th | 6th |
| Relievers | Jack Barnes | 23rd | Dennis Black | 34th | 31st |
| Closers | Bryce Bower | 30th | Bryce Bower | 24th | 26th |
