Andrew Benintendi Is Baseball's Top Prospect

Andrew Benintendi is baseball's top prospect heading into the 2017 season, according to the MLB's top brass.

Benintendi landed the most votes overall in the Pipeline Poll, where general managers and scouting executives are asked who they think will be the league's next stars. The outfielder nabbed edged out his former teammate, Yoan Moncada, who was traded to the White Sox in December as part of the Chris Sale trade.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson and Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres rounded out the top four.

Benintendi was called up to The Show in August and became a crowd favorite following his high-flying acrobatics in the outfield and groovy dance moves.

Benintendi nabbed 10 votes – half of the total votes cast for overall prospect – with second-place finisher Moncada receiving five.

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