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2016 MLB Trade Deadline: 5 best prospects traded

By Brad Weiss

Mar 18, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Texas Rangers center fielder Lewis Brinson (70) hits a three run home run during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Alamodome. The Rangers defeated the Royals 7-5. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Texas Rangers center fielder Lewis Brinson (70) hits a three run home run during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Alamodome. The Rangers defeated the Royals 7-5. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 10: Clint Frazier #4 of the Cleveland Indians and the U.S. Team runs to first base during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at PETCO Park on July 10, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 10: Clint Frazier #4 of the Cleveland Indians and the U.S. Team runs to first base during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at PETCO Park on July 10, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

3. Clint Frazier

Clint Frazier came into the 2016 season as the second-best prospect in the Cleveland Indians organization, ranking only behind top-prospect Bradley Zimmer. At the Trade Deadline, Frazier was traded to the New York Yankees as part of the deal that brought Andrew Miller to the Indians and is now considered the best prospect in the Yankees organization.

Frazier, who is known to have flowing red hair coming out of his hat and helmet, knew heading to the Yankees meant saying goodbye to his long hair.

https://twitter.com/clintfrazier/status/760203494833938432

Frazier was the fifth overall selection in the 2013 MLB Draft, becoming the first high school position player taken that year. After playing well enough at Double-A to be invited to the SiriusXM Futures Game, Frazier was bumped up to Triple-A once coming over to the Yankees and is currently a member of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders.

The young outfielder is considered a five-tool player, possessing incredible power and a strong arm from his centerfield position. He will likely be in the Bronx during the 2017 season, and could push Jacoby Ellsbury from center very soon. Frazier is also capable of playing the corner outfield positions if needed, so the Yankees will definitely find him a spot in the lineup when he is ready.

For now, Frazier will team with Aaron Judge to form one of the better outfields in the International League, and the Yankees scouts will certainly have their eyes on him the rest of the season.

Next: 2. Anderson Espinoza

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