A's Community Prospect Lists
2021 Community Prospect List: The final Top 30 list!
A look at our preseason list now that the summer is underway.
CPL #31: Skye Bolt and Hogan Harris can play their way back onto the radar
Both have been on the CPL in past years, but haven’t played much lately
CPL #30: Parker Dunshee adds velocity to sleeper profile
Will a couple extra MPH be enough to elevate the sleeper RHP?
CPL #29: Aramis Garcia competes for backup catcher job
Former 2nd-round draft pick might finally get extended chance in MLB
CPL #28: Brian Howard adds the velocity he’d been missing
The 6’9 pitcher showed mid-90s mph last fall
CPL #27: Cody Thomas converts from quarterback to outfield
A’s finally added an Oklahoma QB to their farm system
CPL #26: Miguel Romero brings new changeup to 40-man roster
Reliever could make MLB debut in 2021
CPL #25: Jeremy Eierman has four out of five tools
Can he develop the crucial fifth one?
CPL #24: Kyle McCann brings power to catcher position
Only the second catcher on the list so far
CPL #23: Lazaro Armenteros has big tools overshadowed by strikeouts
He’s got power and speed, but can he make enough contact to use them?
CPL #22: Colin Peluse increases his velocity
The 9th-round pick jumps onto the radar despite the lost 2020 season — or maybe even because of it.
CPL #21: Wandisson Charles sizzles his way onto 40-man roster
The fireballing reliever is now just one step away from reaching the majors
CPL #20: Buddy Reed has elite defense but must prove bat
The outfielder is already making his presence known in spring training camp
CPL #19: Junior Perez is promising trade acquisition
The teenage outfielder was acquired for Jorge Mateo
CPL #18: Seth Brown is on the doorstep of the majors
The 28-year-old is as ready as he’ll ever be to help out in Oakland
CPL #17: Jordan Diaz has advanced bat in lower minors
The 20-year-old is still waiting for a chance to prove it in full-season ball
CPL #16: Tyler Baum finally gets to play full-season ball
The 2nd-round pick from 2019 had to wait through a canceled 2020
CPL #15: Ka’ai Tom gets chance as Rule 5 draft pick
Can the outfielder stick in the majors all season long?
CPL #14: Austin Beck yet to unlock his tools
The former No. 6 overall draft pick could have really used the 2020 summer
CPL #13: Pedro Pineda is youngest of A’s top prospects
Youngest player on the 2021 CPL
CPL #12: Brayan Buelvas is advanced beyond his years
One of only three teenagers invited to A’s alt camp last summer
CPL #11: Jeff Criswell brings high potential from 2nd round of draft
Last year’s 2nd-round draft pick has a bright future
CPL #10: Grant Holmes remains part of pitching equation on 40-man roster
Can the longtime prospect finally make his MLB debut?
CPL #9: Greg Deichmann powers into the Top 10
It’s been over a year since his breakout AFL performance, but he was added to the 40-man roster this winter
CPL #8: Luis Barrera has tools to reach majors soon
But will it be as an everyday starter, or a useful bench player?
CPL #7.5 re-vote, after Sheldon Neuse traded away
The No. 8-elect prospect was traded before we could add him to the list. Let’s try again!
CPL #7: James Kaprielian reaches majors after long injury recovery
The pitcher missed three years but made it back and rose all the way to MLB
CPL #6: Logan Davidson looks to prove skills in full-season ball
The A’s top 2019 draft pick has waited a long time for a chance to play
CPL #5: Daulton Jefferies makes MLB debut
Right-hander reached majors at age 25 after missing two years to injury
CPL #4: Robert Puason awaits minor league pro debut
The 18-year-old spent summer 2020 at A’s alternate site camp, but hasn’t yet played in the minors
CPL #3: Nick Allen is the shortstop of the near future
Will he arrive in 2021, or wait until 2022?
CPL #2: Tyler Soderstrom has impact bat, high ceiling
The lefty returns to the top spot after two years in second place
