Top Ten Players Under 25 (6-10)

Our second installment of a weekly top ten will deal with the top players in baseball under the age of 25. Unfortunately such stars as Troy Tulowitzki, Tim Lincecum, and Matt Kemp do not make the list because they are exactly 25.

10. Pablo Sandoval 3B Giants- "Kung Fu Panda" officially announced his presence last season with a .330 average (second in the NL) with 25 HRs and 90 RBI. He was pretty much the lone offensive force on a team driven by it's pitching staff. The converted catcher may not be the most fleet of foot but the ball screams off his bat and he will be a favorite for years to come.

9. Andrew McCutcheon CF Pirates- Many wondered what the heck the Pirates were doing trading away Nate McClouth last season. It was to clear room for this 23 year old. He did not disappoint. Last season he hit .286 with 12 HRs 54 RBI and 22 SB. He always plays a terrific center field. He's this high on the list because of his potential, once he puts on a little more muscle mass he has the swing to become a power threat, something the Pirates sorely need.

8. Brett Anderson SP Athletics- The 11-11 record with a 4.06 ERA may not be impressive, but what he did in the second half was. He had better numbers after the break than guys like Josh Beckett, Yovani Gallardo, and Dan Haren. After the second month of the season he posted a 3.48 ERA and was dominant against good teams. The 22-year old is currently battling arm problems but should be back soon.

7. David Price SP Rays- The former number one overall pick has started to find his stride this season. He has been arguably the most impressive pitcher outside of Ubaldo and Hallday so far. His biggest issue was his control but that seems to have been fixed with walks down this season. His fastball tops out at 97 with great secondary pitches (slider and changeup) makes him a nightmare. Add in the fact that he's a lefty and good lord.

6. Clayton Kershaw SP Dodgers- Continuing the run on left-handed starters we come to Kershaw. He probably has the best Curveball in baseball at the young age of 22. The 6'3 texan posted a 2.79 ERA last season while averaging more than a strikeout an inning. Opposing batters hit just .200 against Kershaw, the lowest of any starter in the NL last season. He still has a lot of learning to do but the future is bright.