3. Alec Hansen
Alec Hansen is probably the most intriguing player on this list, even though he only comes in at No. 3. Hansen was once considered a potential No. 1 overall pick, but lost his control so badly at one point, that he saw himself banished to the Oklahoma Sooners’ bullpen.
According to MLB.com Hansen is virtually unhittable when his stuff is on. Hansen has a fastball that can hit 99 with nasty movement, a 60 grade slider, a plus curve and the potential for an average changeup. While he is rated as the 14th best prospect in the Sox farm, he has the potential to shoot up those rankings with professional coaching and some experience in the minors.
If (big if here) Hansen can consistently harness his control, he can likely turn into a frontline starter, with ace status not out of the realm of possibility.
