The hits just keeping coming. It’s like being a kid at Christmas, and every 2 hours, you get a new toy. Goldstein has his list of the top 50 talents in this year’s draft, ranked on pure talent, not signability, and based more on projections as a pro. Here is the list, you probably need a subscription to read the full thing, but you should have a subscription to BP anyway 😉

Some highlights..

12. Blake Beavan, RHP, Irving HS (TX)

Pros: A top Texas arm built like a power forward, his heat sits in the 93-95 mph range and touches 98; maintains velocity deep into games and is a strike-throwing machine.

Cons: Currently a one-pitch pitcher with a below-average slider and little feel for changing speeds; his mechanics create concern because of throwing across his body; attitude has turned off some, with confidence bordering on arrogance at times.

13. Matt Harvey, RHP, Fitch HS (CT)

Pros: Classic frame, mid-90s fastball, and a curve that rates among the best in the high school class; very good changeup for teenager.

Cons: Has not lived up to expectations this year, with fluctuating velocities and control issues.

14. Matt Dominguez, 3B, Chatsworth HS (CA)

Pros: Three big league tools right now with glove, arm, and power; true Gold Glove potential at the hot corner.

Cons: An average runner now who could lose a step as his body fills out; his ability to hit for average has been questioned by some.

16. Devin Mesoraco, C, Punxsutawney HS (PA)

Pros: Very athletic catcher with good agility behind the plate and excellent throwing arm; his stock has risen quickly of late thanks to highly impressive private workouts with wood bats.

Cons: His power is still more potential than reality; he has an injury history (Tommy John surgery).

19. Madison Bumgarner, LHP, South Caldwell HS (NC)

Pros: Top prep lefty has gotten into the mid-90s this spring; at 6-foot-5, his well-built frame creates no concerns about stamina. Excellent athlete.

Cons: Three-quarters arm slot prevent him from taking advantage of height; breaking ball is sweepy and slurvy.

20. Joe Savery, LHP, Rice

Pros: Arguably the top athlete among pitchers; has come on strong of late, touching 96 mph in last start; curve is solid, changeup is among the best in the college class.

Cons: Got off to a slow start while recovering from minor labrum surgery, often sitting in the upper-80s early in the season; has not been consistently good enough times out to rank in the top 10, as he did at the start of the year.

22. Josh Smoker, LHP, Calhoun HS (GA)

Pros: Classic advanced prep pitcher from the East Cobb program who is already in possession of four pitches, all of which he commands well; his fastball sits in the average range and touches 93; his curveball is best pitch, but he also has a splitter and changeup.

Cons: Lacks the projection of other first-round high school arms.

25. Julio Borbon, OF, Tennessee

Pros: Top college leadoff hitter is plus-plus runner with line-drive bat; plus range in center field.

Cons: Hampered by an ankle injury much of the year; not an instinctual basestealer; limited power ceiling; weak arm.

33. Justin Jackson, SS, T.C. Roberson HS (NC)

Pros: Tall, rangy athletic shortstop who, unlike many other high school middle infielders, has the tools and skills to not only stay at the position, but excel there defensively; plus runner with excellent instincts; big league bloodlines, as his father played briefly in the majors.

Cons: Power ceiling is limited; very lanky–needs to add some bulk to his frame just to handle the rigors of a full season; hitting skills draw mixed reviews.

36. Todd Frazier, SS, Rutgers

Pros: Another 20-20 performer with 22 blasts and 25 swipes in 61 games; fundamentally sound defender; grinder mentality.

Cons: Lacks the athleticism to play shortstop at the next level, profiling as more of a third baseman or corner outfielder; swing has many moving parts, leading to an above-average strikeout rate.

40. Neil Ramirez, RHP, Kempsville HS (VA)

Pros: Athletic, projectable righty has two plus pitches with low-90s fastball that touches 96, as well as a hard-downer of a curve.

Cons: Inconsistent performances all season; short-arms the ball.

43. Josh Donaldson, C, Auburn

Pros: Patient hitter with some pop; excellent athlete for a catcher.

Cons: Fairly new to the position, still seems uncomfortable at times behind the plate; arm is below average.

47. Chris Withrow, RHP, Midland Christian HS (TX)

Pros: Projectable righty with low-90s fastball to go with an already advanced curve and changeup; excellent makeup; son of former pro pitcher.

Cons: More of a player with no glaring weaknesses as opposed to one with impressive strengths.

48. Michael Burgess, OF, Hillsborough HS (FL)

Pros: Raw power ranks with anyone in the draft–puts on an absolute show in batting practice; decent outfielder with plus-plus arm in right.

Cons: Raw in most aspects of hitting; needs to greatly improve pitch selection and close holes in his swing.

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I’ve seen the Phillies linked to Ramirez and Donaldson in other mock drafts, both in the supplemental round.