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One of five players the Rangers acquired from the Braves for Mark Teixeira in mid-2007, Feliz reached the big leagues in only his second year of pitching in full-season ball, joining the Rangers' bullpen in early August. In his first 12 games with Texas, he allowed just seven baserunners and one walk while striking out 28 in 22 innings.

Feliz went 3-5, 3.86 as a starter for the Redhawks before converting to the bullpen in late June in anticipation of his callup. Most PCL observers felt Feliz could succeed as a starter, though some had reservations about his command. All were in agreement that he has tremendous stuff, headlined by a lively four-seam fastball which sits in the high 90s and routinely touches 100 mph.

Just as impressive, Feliz delivers the ball with an effortless delivery that makes it look like he's just playing catch. He complements his fastball with a biting curveball and has some feel for a changeup.

"It's such an easy 96 (mph) fastball, it's just ridiculous," an American League scout said. "When you're that athletic, you can do so many things. He could probably pitch with more effort and still have good command."

Smoak had more trouble catching up to the PCL than fellow 2008 draftees Posey and Wallace. After batting .328/.449/.481 in Double-A, he hit just .167/.267/.244 in his first 20 games at Oklahoma City after being promoted in early July. He was much better in August, though his power never really got untracked.

A switch-hitter, Smoak has a mature approach and uses the whole field well. Though PCL pitchers made him look pretty raw at times, he still projects to be at least an average hitter with 20-25 home run power in the majors. He has good strength and will take a walk when pitchers won't challenge him.

Smoak doesn't have a lot of speed or athleticism, but he should be a solid defender.