Creating an All-Star roster from Red Sox prospects at every level

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Early look at Red Sox prospect All-Stars: Shortstop

Marcelo Mayer (Portland, AA)

I doubt there was any question in anyone's mind on who this was going to be after the torrid start that Marcelo Mayer put up in High-A Greenville. While he's gotten off to a bit of a slow start since being called up to Double-A Portland, there's no mistaking how incredible this season has been for the Red Sox top-prospect thus far.

Mayer's had some competition for this spot this season, especially in the form of David Hamilton in Worcester, and, admittedly, he would have taken the spot if he were not hurt right now, but the injury bumps him just off the board as Mayer sneaks in and takes the spot.

Honorable Mentions: ***David Hamilton (AAA), Christian Koss (AAA), Ryan Fitzgerald (AAA), **Bobby Dalbec.
***indicates injured list

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