A prospect-churning player development system is a luxury every organization throughout Major League Baseball would like to have. In St. Louis, the pipeline begins in Palm Beach, Florida, and ends under the Arch in front of the best fans in baseball. The Cardinals are loaded with prospects.
Ranking all of them would be impossible. However, ranking the most major league-ready prospects for 2015 is doable. Based on stats from this season coupled with raw talent and need, here are the Cardinals’ top five prospects that will compete for a roster spot in February.