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| Position | Top player | Team ranking | Top prospect | Organizational ranking | Overall ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catchers | Tim Hosley | 10th | Red Smith | 19th | 17th |
| First Basemen | Fred Merkle | 9th | Ruben Gotay | 2nd | 3rd |
| Second Basemen | Junior Spivey | 20th | Ray Morehart | 5th | 11th |
| Third Basemen | Placido Polanco | 12th | Kenny Kuhn | 2nd | 2nd |
| Shortstops | Chick Fewster | 16th | Rolla Daringer | 10th | 11th |
| Left Fielders | Andre Dawson | 20th | Xavier Nady | 14th | 18th |
| Center Fielders | Chick Hafey | 7th | Tied for 15th | 17th | |
| Right Fielders | Charlie Hickman | 8th | Tied for 9th | 12th | |
| Starting Pitchers | Mike Mussina | 10th | Tied for 13th | 15th | |
| Relievers | Jack Banta | 8th | Luis Mendoza | Tied for 10th | 11th |
| Closers | Craig Kimbrel | 15th | Luis Mendoza | Tied for 9th | 15th |
