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| Position | Top player | Team ranking | Top prospect | Organizational ranking | Overall ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catchers | Ted May | 8th | Tied for 1st | 8th | |
| First Basemen | 8th | Tied for 1st | 8th | ||
| Second Basemen | Dwight Evans | 3rd | Tied for 1st | 3rd | |
| Third Basemen | George Brett | 2nd | Tied for 1st | 2nd | |
| Shortstops | Rick Burleson | 8th | Tied for 1st | 8th | |
| Left Fielders | 8th | Tied for 1st | 8th | ||
| Center Fielders | Reggie Smith | 5th | Tied for 1st | 5th | |
| Right Fielders | Garry Maddox | 8th | Tied for 1st | 8th | |
| Starting Pitchers | Ron Guidry | 1st | Tied for 1st | 1st | |
| Relievers | Tug McGraw | 7th | Tied for 1st | 7th | |
| Closers | Bruce Sutter | 6th | Tied for 1st | 6th |
