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| Position | Top player | Team ranking | Top prospect | Organizational ranking | Overall ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catchers | Carlton Fisk | 13th | Hal King | 13th | 13th |
| First Basemen | Frank Thomas | 3rd | Yoán Moncada | Tied for 5th | 2nd |
| Second Basemen | Eddie Collins | 1st | Chino Smith | 6th | 1st |
| Third Basemen | Dick Allen | 12th | Ray Jablonski | Tied for 9th | 9th |
| Shortstops | Freddy Parent | 20th | Joe Sullivan | 11th | 15th |
| Left Fielders | Kevin Mitchell | 12th | Walter Davis | 9th | 8th |
| Center Fielders | Cristóbal Torriente | 20th | Lenny Dykstra | 18th | 20th |
| Right Fielders | Joe Jackson | 2nd | 15th | 12th | |
| Starting Pitchers | Ed Walsh | 17th | Bill Husted | 17th | 17th |
| Relievers | Tom Williams | 10th | Tom Williams | 16th | 10th |
| Closers | Tom Williams | 2nd | Tom Williams | 1st | 1st |
