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| Position | Top player | Team ranking | Top prospect | Organizational ranking | Overall ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catchers | Brian Downing | 5th | 10th | 11th | |
| First Basemen | George C Scott | 9th | Tied for 5th | 10th | |
| Second Basemen | Chuck Knoblauch | 5th | Ildemaro Vargas | 1st | 2nd |
| Third Basemen | Mark Reynolds | 5th | 5th | 8th | |
| Shortstops | Dale Sveum | 9th | Tied for 7th | 9th | |
| Left Fielders | Blake Swihart | 9th | Ted Cather | 4th | 7th |
| Center Fielders | Ellis Burks | 2nd | 6th | 4th | |
| Right Fielders | Whitey Herzog | 6th | Tied for 6th | 8th | |
| Starting Pitchers | Scott Kazmir | 11th | Tied for 4th | 11th | |
| Relievers | Don McMahon | 2nd | Scott Munter | 8th | 6th |
| Closers | Dan Schatzeder | 4th | Scott Munter | 8th | 4th |
