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Top 100 Prospects - TJStats
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TJStats Top 100 MLB Prospects!
Here is my final Top 100 of 2025 complete with scouting reports and grades for every top prospect in baseball:
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Here is my final Top 100 of 2025 complete with scouting reports and grades for every top prospect in baseball:
tjstats.ca/top-100-pros...
My 2026 pre-season rankings continue with Center Field!
Julio Rodriguez leads a group of dynamic young studs who blend strong offensive production with the best defensive talent in the league
Read my analysis and rankings here:
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Julio Rodriguez leads a group of dynamic young studs who blend strong offensive production with the best defensive talent in the league
Read my analysis and rankings here:
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TJStats - Top 10 Center Fielders for 2026
Notable Players Not Considered 2026 Top 10 Center Fielders Here are my Top 10 center fielders for 2026. Click a player’s name to jump to my writeup and reasoning for their ranking. Rank Name Team 1 Ju...
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January 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
My 2026 pre-season rankings continue with Center Field!
Julio Rodriguez leads a group of dynamic young studs who blend strong offensive production with the best defensive talent in the league
Read my analysis and rankings here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/10/t...
Julio Rodriguez leads a group of dynamic young studs who blend strong offensive production with the best defensive talent in the league
Read my analysis and rankings here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/10/t...
My 2026 pre-season rankings continue with Left Field!
Wyatt Langford leads the way with his impressive suite of tools while Roman Anthony makes his case as the heir to the throne
Read my analysis and rankings here:
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Wyatt Langford leads the way with his impressive suite of tools while Roman Anthony makes his case as the heir to the throne
Read my analysis and rankings here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/09/t...
TJStats - Top 10 Left Fielders for 2026
Notable Players Not Considered 2026 Top 10 Left Fielders Here are my Top 10 left fielders for 2026. Click a player’s name to jump to my writeup and reasoning for their ranking. Rank Name Team 1 Wyatt ...
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January 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
My 2026 pre-season rankings continue with Left Field!
Wyatt Langford leads the way with his impressive suite of tools while Roman Anthony makes his case as the heir to the throne
Read my analysis and rankings here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/09/t...
Wyatt Langford leads the way with his impressive suite of tools while Roman Anthony makes his case as the heir to the throne
Read my analysis and rankings here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/09/t...
I created an app which lets you vote on which Starting Pitcher will be better in the 2026 MLB Season!
You will be presented with head-to-head matchups and your crowdsourced votes influence the overall rank of each pitcher
Check out the app here: tjstats.ca/apps/basebal...
You will be presented with head-to-head matchups and your crowdsourced votes influence the overall rank of each pitcher
Check out the app here: tjstats.ca/apps/basebal...
Crowdsourced Starting Pitcher Rankings - TJStats
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January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
I created an app which lets you vote on which Starting Pitcher will be better in the 2026 MLB Season!
You will be presented with head-to-head matchups and your crowdsourced votes influence the overall rank of each pitcher
Check out the app here: tjstats.ca/apps/basebal...
You will be presented with head-to-head matchups and your crowdsourced votes influence the overall rank of each pitcher
Check out the app here: tjstats.ca/apps/basebal...
My 2026 pre-season rankings continue with Shortstop!
Bobby Witt Jr. leads the deepest position in the league with some familiar faces and a breakout star at the top
Read my analysis and rankings here:
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Bobby Witt Jr. leads the deepest position in the league with some familiar faces and a breakout star at the top
Read my analysis and rankings here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/08/t...
TJStats - Top 10 Shortstops for 2026
Notable Players Not Considered 2026 Top 10 Shortstops Here are my Top 10 shortstops for 2026. Click a player’s name to jump to my writeup and reasoning for their ranking. Rank Name Team 1 Bobby Witt J...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
My 2026 pre-season rankings continue with Shortstop!
Bobby Witt Jr. leads the deepest position in the league with some familiar faces and a breakout star at the top
Read my analysis and rankings here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/08/t...
Bobby Witt Jr. leads the deepest position in the league with some familiar faces and a breakout star at the top
Read my analysis and rankings here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/08/t...
Jordan Leasure (CWS) looked impressive in his first full MLB season!
His fastball sits in the mid-90s with elite ride and plus extension. He complements his electric heater with hard cut-slider that readily generates whiffs. He is in the running for the White Sox closer in 2026
His fastball sits in the mid-90s with elite ride and plus extension. He complements his electric heater with hard cut-slider that readily generates whiffs. He is in the running for the White Sox closer in 2026
January 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Jordan Leasure (CWS) looked impressive in his first full MLB season!
His fastball sits in the mid-90s with elite ride and plus extension. He complements his electric heater with hard cut-slider that readily generates whiffs. He is in the running for the White Sox closer in 2026
His fastball sits in the mid-90s with elite ride and plus extension. He complements his electric heater with hard cut-slider that readily generates whiffs. He is in the running for the White Sox closer in 2026
My 2026 pre-season rankings continue with Third Basemen!
Jose Ramirez maintains his crown at hot corner with a pair of young 3B making their case to be the next in line
Read my analysis and rankings here:
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Jose Ramirez maintains his crown at hot corner with a pair of young 3B making their case to be the next in line
Read my analysis and rankings here:
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TJStats - Top 10 Third Basemen for 2026
Notable Players Not Considered 2026 Top 10 Third Basemen Here are my Top 10 third basemen for 2026. Click a player’s name to jump to my writeup and reasoning for their ranking. Rank Name Team 1 José R...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
My 2026 pre-season rankings continue with Third Basemen!
Jose Ramirez maintains his crown at hot corner with a pair of young 3B making their case to be the next in line
Read my analysis and rankings here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/08/t...
Jose Ramirez maintains his crown at hot corner with a pair of young 3B making their case to be the next in line
Read my analysis and rankings here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/08/t...
In my latest article, I continue my pre-season ranking series with second basemen.. Ketel Marte leads the pack thanks to his tremendous bat and a Bo Bichette joins the fold
See where the top 2B rank here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/07/t...
See where the top 2B rank here:
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TJStats - Top 10 Second Basemen for 2026
Notable Players Not Considered 2026 Top 10 Second Basemen Here are my Top 10 second basemen for 2026. Click a player’s name to jump to my writeup and reasoning for their ranking. Rank Name Team 1 Kete...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM
In my latest article, I continue my pre-season ranking series with second basemen.. Ketel Marte leads the pack thanks to his tremendous bat and a Bo Bichette joins the fold
See where the top 2B rank here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/07/t...
See where the top 2B rank here:
tjstats.ca/2026/01/07/t...
In my latest article, I continue my pre-season ranking series with first basemen.. Vladdy leads this group of sluggers and a fresh face slots in just below
Check it out here: tjstats.ca/2026/01/06/t...
Check it out here: tjstats.ca/2026/01/06/t...
TJStats - Top 10 First Basemen for 2026
Notable Players Not Considered 2026 Top 10 First Basemen Here are my Top 10 first basemen for 2026. Click a player’s name to jump to my writeup and reasoning for their ranking. Rank Name Team 1 Vladim...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
In my latest article, I continue my pre-season ranking series with first basemen.. Vladdy leads this group of sluggers and a fresh face slots in just below
Check it out here: tjstats.ca/2026/01/06/t...
Check it out here: tjstats.ca/2026/01/06/t...
My Top 10 Catchers for 2026!
There is no question that Cal Raleigh is the best catcher in MLB. His top tier power and excellent framing make him one of the most valuable players in baseball..
Check out where other top catchers ranked here: tjstats.ca/2026/01/05/t...
There is no question that Cal Raleigh is the best catcher in MLB. His top tier power and excellent framing make him one of the most valuable players in baseball..
Check out where other top catchers ranked here: tjstats.ca/2026/01/05/t...
TJStats - Top 10 Catchers for 2026
Notable Players Not Considered 2026 Top 10 Catchers Here are my Top 10 catchers for 2026. Click a player’s name to jump to my writeup and reasoning for their ranking. Rank Name Team 1 Cal Raleigh 2 Al...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
My Top 10 Catchers for 2026!
There is no question that Cal Raleigh is the best catcher in MLB. His top tier power and excellent framing make him one of the most valuable players in baseball..
Check out where other top catchers ranked here: tjstats.ca/2026/01/05/t...
There is no question that Cal Raleigh is the best catcher in MLB. His top tier power and excellent framing make him one of the most valuable players in baseball..
Check out where other top catchers ranked here: tjstats.ca/2026/01/05/t...
2026 Projected WAR by Team - Fangraphs Depth Charts
January 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
2026 Projected WAR by Team - Fangraphs Depth Charts
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer stepped up once again on Christmas Eve as his very shiny nose helped guide Santa's sleigh through the dense fog.. This performance will go down in history for the generational reindeer!
December 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer stepped up once again on Christmas Eve as his very shiny nose helped guide Santa's sleigh through the dense fog.. This performance will go down in history for the generational reindeer!
In my latest article, I cover a former top pitching prospect that has yet to hit his stride in MLB and why that could change in 2026
I highlight Brandon Pfaadt and the new cutter that solved his biggest problem..
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I highlight Brandon Pfaadt and the new cutter that solved his biggest problem..
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TJStats - Brandon Pfaadt: Cutting Through the Noise
Brandon Pfaadt was a popular breakout pick in MLB this past year. Despite posting a poor 4.71 ERA across 181.2 innings in 2024, his 3.61 FIP indicated that his true talent level vastly superseded his ...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In my latest article, I cover a former top pitching prospect that has yet to hit his stride in MLB and why that could change in 2026
I highlight Brandon Pfaadt and the new cutter that solved his biggest problem..
tjstats.ca/2025/12/22/b...
I highlight Brandon Pfaadt and the new cutter that solved his biggest problem..
tjstats.ca/2025/12/22/b...
100000 visitors since launch!
We hit this milestone in less than two months! Thanks to everyone who’s read, shared, and supported my work at TJStats. Your incredible support fuels my passion and drive to produce the best content possible!
We hit this milestone in less than two months! Thanks to everyone who’s read, shared, and supported my work at TJStats. Your incredible support fuels my passion and drive to produce the best content possible!
December 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
100000 visitors since launch!
We hit this milestone in less than two months! Thanks to everyone who’s read, shared, and supported my work at TJStats. Your incredible support fuels my passion and drive to produce the best content possible!
We hit this milestone in less than two months! Thanks to everyone who’s read, shared, and supported my work at TJStats. Your incredible support fuels my passion and drive to produce the best content possible!
In my latest article, I cover 3 second-year pitchers that have the talent to take a big leap in 2026 including a command guru, a stuff-slinging flamethrower, and an unheralded arm
I highlight Zebby Matthews, Luis Morales, and Braxton Ashcraft..
Read here:
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I highlight Zebby Matthews, Luis Morales, and Braxton Ashcraft..
Read here:
tjstats.ca/2025/12/15/3...
TJStats - 3 Sophomore Pitchers To Watch in 2026
The 2025 MLB season introduced plenty of exciting rookies into the fray. Among this group, I wanted to highlight 3 arms that I believe have the talent to take a big leap next season. I cover a command...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In my latest article, I cover 3 second-year pitchers that have the talent to take a big leap in 2026 including a command guru, a stuff-slinging flamethrower, and an unheralded arm
I highlight Zebby Matthews, Luis Morales, and Braxton Ashcraft..
Read here:
tjstats.ca/2025/12/15/3...
I highlight Zebby Matthews, Luis Morales, and Braxton Ashcraft..
Read here:
tjstats.ca/2025/12/15/3...
In my latest article, I cover 3 pitchers that I cannot wait to watch in 2026 including an underrated ace, an arm making their return to starting, and my favourite pitcher in the world
I highlight Kyle Bradish, Reid Detmers, and Eury Pérez..
Read here:
tjstats.ca/2025/12/14/3...
I highlight Kyle Bradish, Reid Detmers, and Eury Pérez..
Read here:
tjstats.ca/2025/12/14/3...
TJStats - 3 Pitchers I Can't Wait to Watch in 2026
It’s never too early to look ahead to next season, especially when it comes with so much exciting pitching! In this article I highlight 3 pitchers that I cannot wait to watch in 2026 including a poten...
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December 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In my latest article, I cover 3 pitchers that I cannot wait to watch in 2026 including an underrated ace, an arm making their return to starting, and my favourite pitcher in the world
I highlight Kyle Bradish, Reid Detmers, and Eury Pérez..
Read here:
tjstats.ca/2025/12/14/3...
I highlight Kyle Bradish, Reid Detmers, and Eury Pérez..
Read here:
tjstats.ca/2025/12/14/3...
Trey Yesavage into Tyler Rogers is going to be so jarring for batters..
December 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Trey Yesavage into Tyler Rogers is going to be so jarring for batters..
The Rule 5 Draft saw 13 players find new homes and potentially a MLB role for the 2026 season.. My latest article highlights those players including some additional thoughts about their roles with their new team
Check it out here:
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Check it out here:
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TJStats - A Rule 5 Draft Review
The Rule 5 Draft is an exciting time for die-hard baseball fans as it presents an opportunity for your team to snatch promising unprotected prospects from their opponents. This year’s Rule 5 draft was...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Rule 5 Draft saw 13 players find new homes and potentially a MLB role for the 2026 season.. My latest article highlights those players including some additional thoughts about their roles with their new team
Check it out here:
tjstats.ca/2025/12/12/a...
Check it out here:
tjstats.ca/2025/12/12/a...
The Philadelphia Phillies select Zach McCambley (from MIA) with the 12th pick in the Rule 5 Draft
McCambley was my #1 target available in the draft thanks to excellent results in 2025 and his impressive cutter-slider combo. He posted an exceptional 24.3 K-BB%..
McCambley was my #1 target available in the draft thanks to excellent results in 2025 and his impressive cutter-slider combo. He posted an exceptional 24.3 K-BB%..
December 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies select Zach McCambley (from MIA) with the 12th pick in the Rule 5 Draft
McCambley was my #1 target available in the draft thanks to excellent results in 2025 and his impressive cutter-slider combo. He posted an exceptional 24.3 K-BB%..
McCambley was my #1 target available in the draft thanks to excellent results in 2025 and his impressive cutter-slider combo. He posted an exceptional 24.3 K-BB%..
The Toronto Blue Jays select Spencer Miles (from SFG) with the 10th pick in the Rule 5 Draft
Miles has missed all of 2025, but returned in the AFL. He posted a 29.7 K-BB% while flashing a 4-pitch mix headlined by a mid 90s fastball and big tailing sinker (mislabeled as CH)..
Miles has missed all of 2025, but returned in the AFL. He posted a 29.7 K-BB% while flashing a 4-pitch mix headlined by a mid 90s fastball and big tailing sinker (mislabeled as CH)..
December 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Toronto Blue Jays select Spencer Miles (from SFG) with the 10th pick in the Rule 5 Draft
Miles has missed all of 2025, but returned in the AFL. He posted a 29.7 K-BB% while flashing a 4-pitch mix headlined by a mid 90s fastball and big tailing sinker (mislabeled as CH)..
Miles has missed all of 2025, but returned in the AFL. He posted a 29.7 K-BB% while flashing a 4-pitch mix headlined by a mid 90s fastball and big tailing sinker (mislabeled as CH)..
The Cleveland Guardians select Payton Pallette (from CWS) with the 9th pick in the Rule 5 Draft
Peyton Pallette returned a solid season in 2025. He posted a 4.06 ERA and 3.43 FIP across 64.1 innings with a strong 21.9 K-BB% backed by an excellent 36.1 Whiff%..
Peyton Pallette returned a solid season in 2025. He posted a 4.06 ERA and 3.43 FIP across 64.1 innings with a strong 21.9 K-BB% backed by an excellent 36.1 Whiff%..
December 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Cleveland Guardians select Payton Pallette (from CWS) with the 9th pick in the Rule 5 Draft
Peyton Pallette returned a solid season in 2025. He posted a 4.06 ERA and 3.43 FIP across 64.1 innings with a strong 21.9 K-BB% backed by an excellent 36.1 Whiff%..
Peyton Pallette returned a solid season in 2025. He posted a 4.06 ERA and 3.43 FIP across 64.1 innings with a strong 21.9 K-BB% backed by an excellent 36.1 Whiff%..
The St. Louis Cardinals select Matthew Pushard (from MIA) with the 7th pick in the Rule 5 Draft
Matt Pushard spent 2025 in AAA and posted an solid 3.61 ERA and 2.98 FIP across 62.1 innings with Jacksonville. His fastball was dominant in AAA with a 35.2 Whiff% and 39.5 Chase%..
Matt Pushard spent 2025 in AAA and posted an solid 3.61 ERA and 2.98 FIP across 62.1 innings with Jacksonville. His fastball was dominant in AAA with a 35.2 Whiff% and 39.5 Chase%..
December 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The St. Louis Cardinals select Matthew Pushard (from MIA) with the 7th pick in the Rule 5 Draft
Matt Pushard spent 2025 in AAA and posted an solid 3.61 ERA and 2.98 FIP across 62.1 innings with Jacksonville. His fastball was dominant in AAA with a 35.2 Whiff% and 39.5 Chase%..
Matt Pushard spent 2025 in AAA and posted an solid 3.61 ERA and 2.98 FIP across 62.1 innings with Jacksonville. His fastball was dominant in AAA with a 35.2 Whiff% and 39.5 Chase%..
The Athletics select Ryan Watson (from SFG) with the 6th pick in the Rule 5 draft.. He is being traded to Boston
He posted a strong 21.1 K-BB% in AAA last season with above-average command metrics in addition to a 4-pitch mix. His elite extension and flat fastball make him an intriguing bullpen arm
He posted a strong 21.1 K-BB% in AAA last season with above-average command metrics in addition to a 4-pitch mix. His elite extension and flat fastball make him an intriguing bullpen arm
December 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Athletics select Ryan Watson (from SFG) with the 6th pick in the Rule 5 draft.. He is being traded to Boston
He posted a strong 21.1 K-BB% in AAA last season with above-average command metrics in addition to a 4-pitch mix. His elite extension and flat fastball make him an intriguing bullpen arm
He posted a strong 21.1 K-BB% in AAA last season with above-average command metrics in addition to a 4-pitch mix. His elite extension and flat fastball make him an intriguing bullpen arm
The Pittsburgh Pirates select Carter Baumler (from BAL) with the 5th pick in the Rule 5 Draft. He is being traded to Texas
Baumler posted a 2.04 ERA and 2.50 FIP in 2025 with his fastball being his standout offering which returned and excellent 34.5 Whiff%..
Baumler posted a 2.04 ERA and 2.50 FIP in 2025 with his fastball being his standout offering which returned and excellent 34.5 Whiff%..
December 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates select Carter Baumler (from BAL) with the 5th pick in the Rule 5 Draft. He is being traded to Texas
Baumler posted a 2.04 ERA and 2.50 FIP in 2025 with his fastball being his standout offering which returned and excellent 34.5 Whiff%..
Baumler posted a 2.04 ERA and 2.50 FIP in 2025 with his fastball being his standout offering which returned and excellent 34.5 Whiff%..
The Minnesota Twins select Daniel Susac (from ATH) with the 4th pick in the Rule 5 Draft. He is being traded to the San Francisco Giants
Susac, a former 1st round pick, is a glove-first catcher that should slot in as the Giants backup catcher..
Susac, a former 1st round pick, is a glove-first catcher that should slot in as the Giants backup catcher..
December 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Minnesota Twins select Daniel Susac (from ATH) with the 4th pick in the Rule 5 Draft. He is being traded to the San Francisco Giants
Susac, a former 1st round pick, is a glove-first catcher that should slot in as the Giants backup catcher..
Susac, a former 1st round pick, is a glove-first catcher that should slot in as the Giants backup catcher..
The Washington Nationals select Griff McGarry (from PHI) with the 3nd selection in the Rule 5 Draft
McGarry is an erratic righty with an electric fastball and pair of wicked sliders..
McGarry is an erratic righty with an electric fastball and pair of wicked sliders..
December 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The Washington Nationals select Griff McGarry (from PHI) with the 3nd selection in the Rule 5 Draft
McGarry is an erratic righty with an electric fastball and pair of wicked sliders..
McGarry is an erratic righty with an electric fastball and pair of wicked sliders..