The Star’s list of the Royals’ top 15 prospects

1. Kyle Zimmer, P, Rehab assignment

Has pitched twice (one inning) at Idaho Falls

2. Raul Mondesi, SS, Class A-Adv. Wilmington

Six of his eight home runs have come this month

3. Brandon Finnegan, LHP, Class AA Northwest Arkansas

Has 22 strikeouts against four walks as a pro

4. Hunter Dozier, 3B, Northwest Arkansas

Batting just .205 since the All-Star break

5. Christian Binford, RHP, Class AAA Omaha

Has a 5.40 ERA in two relief appearances with Storm Chasers

6. Sean Manaea, LHP, Wilmington

Just six walks against 28 strikeouts in last four starts

7. Jorge Bonifacio, OF, Northwest Arkansas

Has a four-hit game and a five-hit game in last five games

8. Miguel Almonte, RHP, Wilmington

Has a 5.40 ERA in second half of the season

9. Bubba Starling, OF, Wilmington

Hitting .194 in his last 10 games

10. Orlando Calixte, 3B, Northwest Arkansas

Has a .273 average this month

11. Cheslor Cuthbert, INF, Omaha

Six of his 15 hits with Storm Chasers have been for extra bases

12. Ramon Torres, 2B, Wilmington

Has a modest five-game hitting streak

13. Whit Merrifield, IF/OF, Omaha

Would be 10th in OBP (.382) in Pacific Coast League is he qualified

14. Lane Adams, OF, Northwest Arkansas

Batting .315 in second half of the season

15. Sam Selman, LHP, Omaha

Has allowed six runs in four relief appearances

This story was originally published August 23, 2014 at 5:46 PM with the headline "The Star’s list of the Royals’ top 15 prospects."