Fielder, Braun among Bill James’ favorite young men

The new Bill James book, available Nov. 1 (pre-order now!), includes a new metric: the Young Talent Inventory. Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun are on that list. Eric Munson is not.

1. Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman, age 23
2. Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins shortstop, age 23
3. Fausto Carmona, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher, age 23
4. David Wright, New York Mets third baseman, age 24
5. Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher, age 21
6. Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay starting pitcher, age 23
7. Jose Reyes, New York Mets shortstop, age 24
8. Matt Cain, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher, age 22
9. Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians center fielder, age 24
10. Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher, age 23
11. Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals third baseman, age 22
12. Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado Rockies shortstop, age 22
13. Miguel Cabrera, Florida Marlins third baseman, age 24
14. Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers third baseman, age 23
15. Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher, age 24

Thank you for that chart, Dave Studeman.

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