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| Position | Top player | Team ranking | Top prospect | Organizational ranking | Overall ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catchers | Joe Mauer | 5th | Frankie Hayes | 6th | 5th |
| First Basemen | Kent Hrbek | 14th | Lee May | 15th | 16th |
| Second Basemen | Paul Molitor | 15th | George Williams | 18th | 16th |
| Third Basemen | Buddy Bell | 15th | Lee Tannehill | Tied for 8th | 9th |
| Shortstops | Jim Fregosi | 9th | Jack Martin | Tied for 11th | 8th |
| Left Fielders | Kiki Cuyler | 20th | Otis Nixon | Tied for 10th | 14th |
| Center Fielders | Ken Griffey Jr | 15th | Nemo Leibold | Tied for 13th | 16th |
| Right Fielders | Bobby Murcer | 15th | Hugh Duffy | 1st | 6th |
| Starting Pitchers | Walter Johnson | 6th | Harry Harper | 1st | 4th |
| Relievers | Scott Terry | 13th | Dick Jones | 15th | 12th |
| Closers | Mark Melancon | 5th | Jack Wisner | Tied for 8th | 3rd |
