Pipeline Inbox: Which Yankees prospect could be a star?

It’s hard to believe that the 2016 Minor League season is almost over. Before we know it, we’ll be done with the playoffs and moving on to things like the Arizona Fall League and instructional leagues.

First, of course, will be September callups. And — wouldn’t you know it? — there will be a story soon on the Top 10 prospects who could get brought up when rosters expand on Sept. 1. Before that, however, we have an exciting Inbox coming your way.

Queries sent in were all over the map, from measuring the Yankees’ newfound depth in prospects to comparing outfielders from different systems. There’s something about the Braves’ system and then, for good measure, a 2017 Draft-related question.

@JonathanMayo @MLBPipeline out of every Yankees prospect, which one has the best chance to be a true superstar?

— Tanner Smith (@tannwoir) August 24, 2016

@JonathanMayo @MLBPipeline out of every Yankees prospect, which one has the best chance to be a true superstar?

Yankees fans suddenly have an embarrassment of riches in terms of prospects and there are a few options to choose from in answering this question. Based on the start to his big league career, the simple answer may seem to be Gary Sanchez, what with his nine home runs in 19 games this year. But Yanks fans of all people should know not to put too much weight on small sample sizes (see Kevin Maas), so I’m going to go elsewhere, even though I do think Sanchez has the chance to be an impact bat.

I actually think any of the top prospects currently in the system have a legitimate shot at being an elite-level player. We do have Clint Frazier as the top prospect in the system, and he has the potential to do a lot of things on the baseball field, with an all-out style of play that will certainly help in terms of persona. Jorge Mateo’s plus-plus speed give him a chance to shine, though some small makeup issues that popped up this year make you pause.

So I think I’ll go with No. 6 on the list, Blake Rutherford. I think we might be light on the bat with his 55 grade — if you told me the 2016 first-round pick would be at least a 60 bat, I’d believe you. A plus bat combined with 50-55s across the board add up to a potential superstar to me.

@JonathanMayo @MLBPipeline Bradley Zimmer or Kyle Tucker?

— Allan Dudek (@Exposfan1998) August 24, …

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