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Fall League releases 2015 Top Prospects Team

The Arizona Fall League revealed its 2015 Top Prospects Team on Monday, recognizing players who distinguished themselves during the league's six-week schedule. Fall League managers and coaches voted for the team, considering both performance and Major League projectability.

The Fall League features top prospects from every organization in Major League Baseball. Nearly 2,500 AFL participants have reached the Majors, including 231 All-Stars, 15 Most Valuable Player Award winners and six Cy Young Award winners.

2015 Top Prospects Team

Catchers
Gary Sanchez, Surprise Saguaros (Yankees)
Willson Contreras, Mesa Solar Sox (Cubs)

First basemen
Sam Travis, Scottsdale Scorpions (Red Sox)
Dominic Smith, Salt River Rafters (Mets)

Second basemen
Carlos Asuaje, Scottsdale Scorpions (Padres)
Chad Pinder, Mesa Solar Sox (A's)

Third basemen
Jeimer Candelario, Mesa Solar Sox (Cubs)
Patrick Wisdom, Surprise Saguaros (Cardinals)

Shortstops
Yadiel Rivera, Surprise Saguaros (Brewers)
Christian Arroyo, Scottsdale Scorpions (Giants)

Outfielders
Adam Engel, Glendale Desert Dogs (White Sox)
Raimel Tapia, Salt Lake Rafters (Rockies)
Mac Williamson, Scottsdale Scorpions (Giants)
Clint Frazier, Scottsdale Scorpions (Indians)
Jacob Scavuzzo, Glendale Desert Dogs (Dodgers)
Daniel Palka, Salt River Rafters (Twins)

Designated hitters
Rowdy Tellez, Salt River Rafters (Blue Jays)
Jurickson Profar, Surprise Saguaros (Rangers)

Starting pitchers
Sean Manaea, Mesa Solar Sox (A's)
Josh Hader, Surprise Saguaros (Brewers)

Relief pitchers
Tanner Scott, Peoria Javelinas (Orioles)
Nick Burdi, Scottsdale Scorpions (Twins)

Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AndrewSimonMLB.