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| Position | Top player | Team ranking | Top prospect | Organizational ranking | Overall ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catchers | Thurman Munson | 3rd | Tied for 10th | 8th | |
| First Basemen | Rafael Palmeiro | 9th | Bob Oliver | Tied for 3rd | 7th |
| Second Basemen | Joe Cronin | 5th | Tommy Field | Tied for 3rd | 6th |
| Third Basemen | Miguel Sano | 10th | Red Rolfe | Tied for 3rd | 7th |
| Shortstops | Willie Wells | 1st | Tied for 8th | 5th | |
| Left Fielders | Len Koenecke | 7th | Melky Mesa | Tied for 3rd | 4th |
| Center Fielders | Pete Hill | 2nd | Tied for 9th | 8th | |
| Right Fielders | Jimmy Sheckard | 13th | Bill A Miller | 3rd | 7th |
| Starting Pitchers | Bob Gibson | 11th | Tied for 7th | 12th | |
| Relievers | Stan Ferens | 9th | Sandy Rosario | 11th | 10th |
| Closers | Don Wilson | 2nd | Sandy Rosario | 4th | 1st |
