Futures Game 2013 Rosters: Highlighting Top Stars to Watch

Are you ready for some Futures Game?

Of course you are. Nothing is better than previewing the stars of tomorrow today in the lead-up to the Major League All-Star Game, to be held this year on Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m. ET. 

While all of these players are potential studs of the future, a few are more intriguing than the rest. Here are the players you should be watching closely come the Futures Game. 

Oscar Taveras, St. Louis Cardinals

In his first season of Triple-A ball, Taveras isn't disappointing, hitting .306 with five home runs, 32 RBI, 25 runs scored and five stolen bases in 46 games. One of the top prospects in all of baseball, Taveras will be the biggest star at this year's showcase event. 

He broke out in a big way last season, hitting .321 with 23 home runs, 94 RBI, 83 runs and 10 stolen bases in 124 games in Double-A. It won't be long before he's patrolling the outfield at Busch Stadium. 

Taijuan Walker, Seattle Mariners

The 20-year-old has been magnificent in 2013, posting a 5-7 record with a 2.30 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 100 strikeouts in 90 innings pitched in both Double-A and Triple-A.

The tall righty is the prize jewel of the Mariners' farm system. He boasts a fastball that reaches 97 mph and a nasty curve that gives hitters fits. While the team probably would like to see him spend the rest of the year in Triple-A, don't be surprised if he makes his major league debut next season.  

Billy Hamilton, Cincinnati Reds

Billy Hamilton has faced some struggles in Triple-A this season, hitting just .247. On the other hand, he continues to score runs (50) and steal bases (49) at an absurd clip. With 101 hits and walks on the year, Hamilton essentially steals a bag every other time he reaches base. 

That's nuts, folks. Of course, it's also no surprise, seeing as he stole 155 bases last season. That's right, 155 stolen bases in 132 games. Ricky Henderson, here he comes. 

If he doesn't steal a base at the Futures Game, it will be a pretty huge shocker. 

Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins

The second overall pick in the 2012 draft, Buxton has hit the ground running in the minors, combining to hit .304 with 13 home runs, 77 RBI and 43 stolen bases in 118 games over the past year-and-a-half. 

A five-tool prospect, Buxton arguably has more pure talent than any other player in this game and is just as likely to amaze offensively as he is by making a highlight-worthy play in the outfield. 

He's a young, unpolished Matt Kemp, folks. Well, the healthy version, at least. 

United States Roster (via MLB.com)

Pitchers 

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT
Jesse Biddle	PHI	AA	L	L	6-4	225
Archie Bradley	ARI	AA	R	R	6-4	225
Eddie Butler	COL	A+	S	R	6-2	180
Kyle Crick	SF	A+	L	R	6-4	220
Taylor Guerrieri	TB	A	R	R	6-3	195
Taylor Jordan	WSH	AA	R	R	6-3	190
Jimmy Nelson	MIL	AAA	R	R	6-6	245
Anthony Ranaudo	BOS	AA	R	R	6-7	230
Noah Syndergaard	NYM	AA	R	R	6-6	240
Taijuan Walker	SEA	AAA	R	R	6-4	210

Catchers 

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT
Austin Hedges	SD	A+	R	R	6-1	190
Josh Phegley	CWS	AAA	R	R	5-10	220

Infielders 

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT
CJ Cron	LAA	AA	R	R	6-4	235
Delino DeShields	HOU	A+	R	R	5-9	205
Matt Davidson	ARI	AAA	R	R	6-2	225
Joey Gallo	TEX	A	L	R	6-5	205
Brad Miller	SEA	AAA	L	R	6-2	185
Addison Russell	OAK	A+	R	R	6-0	195
Joey Terdoslavich	ATL	AAA	S	R	6-0	200
Kolten Wong	STL	AAA	L	R	5-9	185

Outfielders 

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT
Byron Buxton	MIN	A+	R	R	6-2	189
Billy Hamilton	CIN	AAA	S	R	6-0	160
Joc Pederson	LAD	AA	L	L	6-1	185
George Springer	HOU	AA	R	R	6-3	200
Christian Yelich	MIA	AA	L	R	6-4	195

World Rosters (via MLB.com)

Pitchers 

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT
Miguel Almonte	KC	A	R	R	6-2	180
Carlos Contreras	CIN	A+	R	R	5-11	205
Rafael De Paula	NYY	A+	R	R	6-2	212
C.C. Lee	CLE	AAA	R	R	5-11	190
Rafael Montero	NYM	AAA	R	R	6-0	170
Andre Rienzo	CWS	AAA	R	R	6-3	190
Eduardo Rodriguez	BAL	A+	L	L	6-2	200
Enny Romero	TB	AA	L	L	6-3	165
Yordano Ventura	KC	AAA	R	R	5-11	180
Michael Ynoa	OAK	A	R	R	6-7	210

Catchers

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT
Jorge Alfaro	TEX	A	R	R	6-2	185
Christian Bethancourt	ATL	AA	R	R	6-2	215
AJ Jimenez	TOR	AA	R	R	6-0	210

Infielders 

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT
Michael Ynoa	CHC	AA	S	R	5-10	160
Xander Bogaerts	BOS	AAA	R	R	6-3	175
Maikel Franco	PHI	AA	R	R	6-1	180
Dilson Herrera	PIT	A	R	R	5-10	150
Jordan Lennerton	DET	AAA	L	L	6-2	217
Francisco Lindor	CLE	A+	S	R	5-11	175
Miguel Sano	MIN	AA	R	R	6-3	195

Outfielders 

Name	ORG	Level	B	T	HT	WT
Yeison Asencio	SD	AA	R	R	6-1	225
Gregory Polanco	PIT	AA	L	L	6-4	170
Jorge Soler	CHC	A+	R	R	6-4	215
Oscar Taveras	STL	AAA	L	L	6-2	180
Henry Urrutia	BAL	AA	L	R	6-5	200