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| Position | Top player | Team ranking | Top prospect | Organizational ranking | Overall ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catchers | Ted Simmons | 12th | Tied for 21st | 20th | |
| First Basemen | Keith Hernandez | 1st | Tied for 20th | 14th | |
| Second Basemen | Ron Oester | 11th | Onix Concepcion | 18th | 18th |
| Third Basemen | Luis Salazar | 26th | Bobby Miscik | 12th | 19th |
| Shortstops | Ozzie Smith | 5th | Tied for 14th | 13th | |
| Left Fielders | Gene Richards | 15th | Tied for 19th | 24th | |
| Center Fielders | Fred Lynn | 4th | Epifano Martinez | 16th | 9th |
| Right Fielders | Richie Zisk | 14th | John Shelby | 11th | 15th |
| Starting Pitchers | Bill Gullickson | 5th | Eric Show | 5th | 2nd |
| Relievers | Bill Dillman | 11th | Jay Howell | 7th | 3rd |
| Closers | Danny Boone | 13th | Gene Nelson | 20th | 20th |
