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MIDSEASON PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Our organization reports this issue focus on breakout prospects. They begin on Page 50.

In this space, we turn our attention to midseason players of the year—the prospects who have performed the best—for all 30 organizations.

Players are listed with their primary minor league affiliate in the first half. Statistics through June 10.

ARIZONA: 1B KEVIN CRON

TRIPLE-A RENO

The 26-year-old slugger earned a callup to Arizona after cranking 21 HR in 44 games.

ATLANTA: OF DREW WATERS

DOUBLE-A MISSISSIPPI

The 20-year-old

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