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Jul 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; USA batter Chance Sisco (right) celebrates with teammates including Andrew Benintendi after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning during the All Star Game futures baseball game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Baltimore Orioles

Chance Sisco, C

MLB.com: 90
Baseball Prospectus: 76
Baseball America: 52
FanGraphs: 85

The only consensus Top 100 prospect in the Batlimore minor league system, catcher Chance Sisco was selected by the Orioles in the second round of the 2013 draft. A left-handed hitter, Sisco has established himself as one of the top catching prospects in baseball, and specifically one of the top hitting catching prospects.

In five minor league seasons, Sisco has produced a .316/.396/.429 slash with 20 home runs. He’s hit well and is patient at the plate, which is always a plus for a catcher, though Sisco’s career behind the plate relies on his ability to handle a pitching staff. That’s something he’s improved upon, according to Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs:

"Sisco passes behind the plate despite fringe arm strength because he’s made himself into a solid receiver and game-caller. He tracks pitches like a hawk and has a quiet, comfortable swing and good bat control. There’s some room on the frame for more power as he enters his mid-20s, but it may rob him of his mobility behind the plate."

The Orioles let longtime backstop Matt Wieters walk as a free agent last winter, and have let 30-year-old Welington Castillo and 31-year-old Caleb Joseph split the catching duties this season, with Francisco Pena a third option when necessary. Overall, it’s a serviceable trio, which allows Baltimore to be patient with Sisco. Expect him to see major league action in September, and challenge for the No. 1 spot on the catching depth chart in 2018.

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