2026 Top 100 Prospects
With the conclusion of our Top 20 Team Lists, we at Prospects Live are excited to share our Top 100 prospects as we approach the beginning of the 2026 season! Our great team of evaluators have spent the offseason hard at work watching games, diving into data and getting insider feedback to provide you with comprehensive scouting reports on the league's top prospects.
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Our former Pro Scouting Director Rhys White oversaw half of the team list releases before Trevor Hooth and Matt Thompson came in to close things out in the second half.
The rest of our evaluation team includes Brandon Tew, Chris O'Day, Danny Barrand, Gabriel Estevez, Grant Carver, Jacob Maxwell, Matt Seese, Mitch Stachnik, and Nate Jones.
Just as we have in previous years, this Top 100 was open to our entire evaluation team. We asked for individual lists from from our evaluators and created a composite ranking based on all of the individual lists.
_There is a disclaimer that comes before unleashing this list. Due to the nature of composite rankings, as well as the change in the guard at the top, that creates the potential for differences between where prospects rank in the individual team lists and where they wound up on this Top 100 list._
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Onto the list. This is a very fun group of players, with perhaps one of the best prospects in recent memory, Konnor Griffin, leading the pack. Right behind him are two other 70 OFP players, showing an increase in the top end of this list from where it stood a year ago. As always there are prospects that pop up throughout the season and make their presence felt on lists like this as they impress in small sample MLB debuts. That type of proximity can play a part in the final decision of where prospects land on a top 100. Not all prospect classes are built the same, but this one seems to have the makings of many high end contributors, if not stars, who will be handling significant roles in the big leagues in 2026. That means a lot of turnover is in the future, but so is an injection of youth heading into the uncertainty that comes attached to the pending 2027 baseball season.
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## The Top 100 Prospects
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### 1. Konnor Griffin, OF - 70 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 225 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 70****
Risk: High
Hit: 50
Power: 70
Field: 50
Throw: 60
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
There might be no bigger physical specimen in baseball than Konnor Griffin. He makes other professional athletes look small, as he looks like an NFL tight end out there on a baseball diamond. Konnor Griffin flew through the low minors and ended his season in Double-A, cementing himself as a consensus top-two prospect in the sport thanks to his mix of power and speed, and emerging contact. The report on him before the season was that he couldn't make enough contact to tap into the in-game power, but he showed that he could and then some. This started with a change in his hand-placement pre-pitch that allowed his double-plus bat speed to come into play. He has good plate coverage and he tracks pitches well. He has a good understanding of the strike zone. His bat-to-ball skills are solid, and he makes a lot of loud contact. The power is easily double-plus; the one thing he could stand to do is lift and pull more batted balls, but that is picking nits. In the field, Griffin projects out to be an average defensive shortstop, even if it is an unconventional look seeing such a well-built athlete at shortstop. His range is solid there. He also has the fall-back option of being a plus defender in center field, as we have seen him flash glimpses of being an impact defender out there. Griffin has one of the best collections of tools we have seen in a while, with a plus arm, plus speed, and double-plus power. He will start the season in Double-A, and if everything goes well, he has a chance to see a brief cup of coffee in the majors at the end of the season, and his tools and production give him a chance to become a multi-time All-Star. __- Rhys White__
### 2. Kevin McGonigle, SS - 70 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-10 WT: 187 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 70****
Risk: Low
Hit: 70
Power: 55
Field: 50
Throw: 45
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Kevin McGonigle is as sure of a thing as they come in the minor leagues right now and looks like a future star knocking at the door of the big leagues. Physically, McGonigle has a pretty maxed out frame that lacks standout size, but he does have a strong lower body that he uses to his advantage well. He has a sound operation at the plate that explodes towards the ball and features toe tape, impressive bat speed, and elite barrel control. The hit tool is as good as it comes, as he makes elite levels of contact in and out of the zone combined with a very mature approach. McGonigle attacks the ball in the zone and rarely ever swings when it is outside of that zone thanks to an elite eye at the plate. It’s a true double plus hit tool and helps his floor look very high, which is extremely rare in a prospect. The frame is shorter and compact, but do not let that fool you when it comes to the power. McGonigle is consistently hitting the ball at hard rates, especially to his pull side. There have been some top level exit velocity posted by the left hander and when he is in favorable counts, he has a knack for adjusting the approach to induce pull side power. In the field, the Tigers have run him out at shortstop in hopes of him sticking, but second base still feels like his long term future. He moves fine side to side, but the glove work can get a bit slow and it’s a fringey arm at best. He would likely be a fringe shortstop, but he looks better at second base and projects as average there. He also has above average speed and is smart on the bases, which helps his floor remain high. The double plus hit tool, extremely advanced approach, and above average power give McGonigle everything he needs to be an above average everyday starter with real potential for a perennial All-Star at second base if the power output continues to perform like this. __- Grant Carver__
### 3. Jesús Made, SS - 70 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 170 H/T: S/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 70****
Risk: High
Hit: 70
Power: 55
Field: 50
Throw: 55
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
Jesus Made is one of the best prospects in all of baseball, and has made it all the way to Double-A in his first taste of stateside baseball. Made has flown through the minors and very well could see time with the Brewers in 2026 if all things break right. Made is a well-polished hitter at such a young age; his swing from both sides of the plate is remarkably similar, and at such a young age he shows a great understanding of the strike zone. There is plus bat speed here and more than enough barrel manipulation to attack pitches all over the zone. His swing is relatively simple: he has a small leg kick, he sinks into his back hips and his hands move forward with him. His swing has no noticeable holes, and even as he climbed up the minor league ladder and faced better and better stuff he didn't slow down. He is in a word, hitterish. The power is still coming along, as there is some room to project some more muscle, but comfortably right now you can project him out for at the very least above-average power in game, with a chance for more. He is a good athlete, and should be able to stay on the left side of the infield. His actions at short are a bit lacking, but he could more than hold his own at third base and be an above-average defender at the hot corner thanks to plus athleticism and good instincts. If he can round out at shortstop he becomes that much more valuable. He is an explosive runner as currently constructed. Made has a ton of tools and has the production to back it up and looks every part the top three to four prospect in all of baseball with at least four tools that could end up being plus at the end of the day; he could be a perennial All-Star in Milwaukee that we could see debut as early as late 2026 if things go right for Made. __- Rhys White__
### 4. JJ Wetherholt, 2B - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-11 WT: 185 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Low
Hit: 70
Power: 50
Field: 55
Throw: 50
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
One could argue that JJ Wetherholt was ready for the majors at almost any point in 2025, but the Cardinals decided to keep him in the minors, where he looks like one of the game's better pure hitters. Wetherholt is a really good athlete and projects to be a useful defender somewhere on the infield dirt in 2026 for the Cardinals. He can play an average defensive shortstop, but the Cardinals have Masyn Winn there right now and for the future. Another likely home is second base or third base, where he would be an above-average defender at either spot and would have ample range. His arm is a touch light at third, but he could make it work there if needed because he is able to make every play you need at the hot corner and then some. JJ Wetherholt's calling card is that he can best be described as "hitterish." He makes not only a good quantity of contact but an excellent quality of contact. He backspins batted balls and has a chance to hit for more power than someone with a 103 90th percentile EV would indicate. He has fantastic plate coverage and is able to ambush pitches up and down the zone. There is a feel here for using the entire field, poking flares the other way, and if he decides to get out in front and try to churn and burn on pitches on the inner third more aggressively, that would help the homer and power outputs. His hands are quick, and he pairs that with a good understanding of the strike zone to go along with great pitch recognition. Wetherholt, as currently constructed, might top out at 20-22 homers, but he has a chance to be a pest for pitchers because his hit tool and power combination gives him a high floor to go along with some defensive versatility. Wetherholt is one of the game's best prospects because of what feels like a preternatural feel to hit, and more than enough other skills to challenge for the NL Rookie of the Year in 2026. __- Rhys White__
### 5. Max Clark, OF - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 205 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 60
Power: 50
Field: 60
Throw: 60
Run: 70
_****Scouting Report****_
In a loaded top five of the 2023 draft, the Tigers selected Max Clark out of high school with the third overall pick, signing him for a $7.7 million bonus. Clark has been a high profile star since his prep days and so far in his professional career has lived up to expectations. While Clark has cemented himself as the organization’s second best prospect behind Kevin McGonigle, he has a strong argument to be the best outfield prospect in baseball. Nearly all of his tools grade as plus, with the exception of his power, which has taken noticeable strides and currently grades as average. The hit tool has long been the foundation of his high ceiling. At Double-A this season, Clark’s underlying metrics were particularly impressive. He posted an 88.3 percent Z-Contact rate, 18.3 percent whiff rate, 19 percent O-Swing rate, 16.8 percent strikeout rate, 14.7 percent walk rate, and a .350 wOBA, all of which grade out well above average. In 2025, he showed tangible power growth, increasing his home run total from nine in 2024 to 14 this season. He also recorded a max exit velocity of 112 mph. If Clark continues to improve his raw power, the sky is the limit for his future outlook, as that remains the only real question mark in his profile. Defensively, Clark has long been an elite center fielder. With plus arm strength, plus overall fielding, and plus to double-plus speed, he consistently covers significant ground while also possessing the arm strength to throw runners out attempting to take an extra base. He recorded a 98 mph throw from the outfield, further highlighting his defensive impact. The Tigers’ current center fielder is Parker Meadows, who broke out in 2024 but struggled in 2025. If those struggles continue next season, Clark could find his way into the team’s everyday center field role by the All-Star break. __- Mitch Stachnik__
### 6. Samuel Basallo, C - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 230 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Low
Hit: 60
Power: 70
Field: 50
Throw: 50
Run: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
Basallo has been a top prospect in the Orioles system over the past few years and finally got a taste of the big leagues in 2025, hitting 4 homers, .165 AVG, and a .330 SLG. Still a raw prospect and just 21 years of age, Basallo's overall upside projects to be a mainstay in the Orioles system for years to come. Standing at 6-4, 180 pounds, Basallo is physically imposing and uses his strength and size well on both sides of the diamond. At the plate he has a smooth and controlled swing with a balanced lower/upper half that allows him to generate power with plus bat speed. Backed with his power, Basallo damages pitches around the zone and does a great job of letting the baseball travel deep, which is a huge advantage in his game against big league arms. He posted a 56.9 HardHit% in AAA and hits baseballs north of 115+ mph. His contact% stays around 81% with a 14.0% SwStr%. There is still swing and miss in his profile, but nothing of too much concern thanks to the power he provides. On the defensive end remains to be a catcher with a strong arm but also can play 1B as he did in the bigs. His defensive profile at C is athletic, which is backed with a strong arm and slight durability. He makes routine plays at 1B with good hands and range, making sure plays. Basallo is a highly touted prospect who will continue to progress through his production as he develops and is an exciting power hitter who has the capability to do damage at the next level. __- Gabriel Estevez__
### 7. Trey Yesavage, RHP - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 225 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 60 - (93-96 T97 mph)
Slider: 55 - (86-89 mph)
Splitter: 70 - (83-86 mph)
Command: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
Trey Yesavage might be the most unique pitcher in baseball, and he just dazzled on the biggest stage, showing absolute confidence and quality stuff during the World Series. The Blue Jays began his pro debut in Dunedin, likely to keep him out of the cold in Vancouver, and he quickly climbed the ladder, missing bats and producing at every stop. That rise culminated in a mid-September MLB debut in Tampa. From there, he ultimately became a meaningful part of Toronto’s postseason rotation. His ascent through the minors was impressive. Toronto views Yesavage as a high-floor arm with little left to refine in the arsenal. He throws from a funky, over-the-top arm slot and features a nasty splitter and a gyro slider that can back up on him moving arm-side, creating a pronounced north-south movement profile. The delivery is unusual, starting with staggered feet, he shifts his front foot, and rotates away from the plate into a quick, chest-high leg lift. He leans back aggressively, lifting the glove arm skyward as the throwing arm mirrors it on the other side of his body, before fighting back to neutral and releasing from an extreme arm angle more than seven feet off the ground. The look is uncomfortable for hitters, though the moving parts can lead to occasional struggles finding the zone, and he’s also trying to create chase off his fastball and splitter. Yesavage currently attacks with three pitches, all working in a tight vertical tunnel. Essentially cocking the arm back and firing either a fastball or a splitter from the same high slot, driving the splitter down and letting it tumble off the table as it enters the zone. The four-seam sits 93-96 mph, topping out at 97, with around 20 inches of carry. The slider comes in at 88-89 mph, sitting between the fastball and the 83-86 mph splitter. There has been a bigger depth curveball in the past, so maybe adding that as more of a velocity disruptor, but really, it’s a heavy fastball and splitter plan of attack. Ultimately, Yesavage showed he’s a big-time competitor in big-time moments. His floor is likely a mid-rotation starter, and he should be slightly better than that. Armed with a plus fastball and a double-plus splitter, it will be all about chase for him. How hitters adjust with more looks will define his ceiling. He’s flashed Ace upside early, but if success hinges too heavily on deception alone, sustaining that level year over year may require better command and more consistent strike throwing, where he lands as a No. 2 starter in some better seasons but has his struggles. __- Brandon Tew__
### 8. Nolan McLean, RHP - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 205 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 60****
Risk: High
Fastball: 60 - (92-96 T97 mph)
Cutter: 45 - (88-91 mph)
Curveball: 70 - (78-83 mph)
Slider: 55 - (83-88 mph)
Changeup: 45 - (84-88 mph)
Command: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
There might be no prospect who raised his stock as much as Nolan McLean over the past two years. Going from a two-way player when he entered pro ball to one of the game's premier young pitchers, McLean looks the part of a potential front-of-the-rotation starter. He is built like an NFL quarterback and has the frame that would suggest he could handle a full season of starts. He hides the ball well during his windup and he gets decent enough extension down the mound. Where everything plays up is his lower release point. This release height allows his fastballs to play up, especially when spotted up in the zone. He messes around with a sinker and a four-seamer. The sinker is utilized more, and it plays well all over the zone, thanks to its 28 inches of vertical break. The four-seamer is fine; it gets about 13 inches of induced vertical break from a 5-foot-3-inch release height. He uses the four-seamer up, where the sinker has more viability all over the zone. The headliner of the arsenal is one of the game's best curveballs, which gets a jaw-dropping 57 inches of vertical drop. This is the main put-away pitch for McLean. He will mix in a sweeper with 16 inches of horizontal break. That plays well off the curveball and is a pitch he has shown a propensity to front-door to right-handed batters to get a strike with the breaking ball. The changeup has shown flashes and may be the final key for him to unlock another quality offering. There is a solid cutter here that is almost exclusively used against left-handed batters. The Mets have worked wonders with McLean as not only has the repertoire expanded but the command has taken a step forward since joining the Mets organization. All things point to McLean being a really good number two starter, or even the ace of a staff, depending on who else is in the rotation with him. McLean embodies the current pitching meta—multiple fastballs and multiple breaking balls—and he can attack batters in a variety of ways. He ended the season with the big-league squad, and if the Mets were to get to the postseason, he looked like he was going to headline the playoff rotation. All signs point to the Mets having an anchor of their rotation for the foreseeable future in their top prospect, and to think he was once a hitting prospect with pretty serious whiff issues. __- Rhys White__
### 9. Leo De Vries, SS - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 200 H/T: S/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 60
Power: 60
Field: 50
Throw: 60
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
De Vries was the headlining return in the blockbuster trade between the A's and Padres that saw Mason Miller head to San Diego in return for the blockbuster trade of the season. Standing at 6-foot-1, De Vries is close to a fully filled out frame. He operates with an open stance from both sides with a slight knee bend, and he moves through his load to his stride towards the ball with total balance. This all leads to a swing that beautifully cuts through the zone with a natural loft from both sides of the plate. De Vries is much calmer in his set-up from the left side with his bat resting on his shoulder and more traditionally stanced from the right. De Vries went from 17 in A-ball, skipping DSL and Complex ball entirely, to Double-A by the end of his 18 year-old season. The A's took the aggressive path implemented by the Padres and had him in Midland by mid-August, making him the youngest player in Double-A. It was slow going at first, and it took De Vries some time to adjust, but once September rolled around, he took off. De Vries saw tremendous improvements in contact rates and swings and misses, and his knack for elevating the ball pull-side with power progressed further in Double-A as the friendly elevation in the Texas League helped him out a couple times. In September, El Mutante hovered around a 90% zone contact rate with a 17% whiff rate. He made in-game adjustments that guys three years older just don't make. His feel for the shadow of the zone is beyond his years. He spits on breaking pitches he doesn't like and is in total command at the plate. He's progressed into a plus contact bat in part because of his process to go with plus power capabilities. There's 20+ home run ability here coupled with elite pitch recognition and quality swing decisions from both sides of the plate that bettered throughout the 2025 season, especially against left-handed pitchers. De Vries has found a compatibility between knowing when to be aggressive and when to work the count. He's become the total package at the plate. Defensively is less of a sure thing, and where he fits on the diamond in the future is the question mark. He boasts a plus arm, but he projects a lot more confidently as a third baseman. That being said, he likely sticks at short as he possesses the instinctiveness necessary to be quick on his feet despite not having the best range, and the more experience he gains, the less of a rush he will be in. De Vries is a good, not great runner, possessing above average speed with quality baserunning abilities. His overall feel for the game makes him a much lower risk than a succeeding 18 year-old in Double-A should be, but his overall abilities at the plate are undeniable. There's a future All-Star here regardless of position, and the A's may have struck gold. __- Matt Seese__
### 10. Carson Benge, OF - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 184 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 60
Power: 55
Field: 50
Throw: 55
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Carson Benge entered the year being viewed as a "master of none" sort of prospect when he joined the Mets organization, and well, the Mets have gotten him to the point where he is comfortably viewed as one of the game's 20 best prospects. A lot of that is due to him and the Mets working on his glove in centerfield. He isn't going to win any Gold Gloves in centerfield, but for the first few years of his major league career, he should be a more than serviceable option there, and the Mets might need to roll him out there to start his big-league career because their roster isn't flush with good defensive centerfielders. Benge's main calling card offensively is he makes good quality and quantity of contact. The set-up at the plate is rather simple: it's a slight leg kick, and he strides towards the mound. There is not a lot of wasted movement, and his timing is great. He adjusts well mid-plate appearance to where pitchers are trying to attack him. He is jittery. He possesses plus raw power, and you will see it every once in a while, but he does have a tendency to not lift and pull batted balls. He does show all-fields power, so there is some hope that he may decide to get out in front of some more pitches and sacrifice some level of contact for more impact on contact. He doesn't chase at an alarming rate, and when he makes the major leagues there will be a lot of red on his Baseball Savant page. There is a well-rounded profile here that has a chance to be one of the game's better outfielders, and even as he slows down, he has more than enough bat to profile in a corner-outfield spot. When all is said and done, I could see a multi-time All-Star here in Carson Benge. __- Rhys White__
### 11. Sebastian Walcott, SS - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 190 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 50
Power: 70
Field: 50
Throw: 60
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
If you buy stock in tools, you’ve probably already bought a lot of Sebastian Walcott stock, and for good reason. Walcott was signed by the Rangers in the 2023 international free agency class out of the Bahamas for a hefty $3.2 million bonus, an investment that the Rangers have no regrets about. The Rangers haven’t been hesitant with Walcott; he completely skipped Low-A ball and was pushed to High-A to round out 2023, though he was only 17 years old with a 93 wRC+ in the complex and backfields. Usually, you can chalk moves like this up to getting him some extra at-bats, but Walcott started 2024 in High-A, and by the end of his sophomore season, he was getting some extra reps in Double-A Frisco, where he would start in 2025 as a 19-year-old. His 2025 season was above average for league standards, and obviously, a 110 wRC+ for a teenager at Double-A is very far above average. The most encouraging aspect was this being his first season with a strikeout rate under 25%, and the Bahamian ended up going well under that threshold with a 19.6% K rate. Walcott’s swing is full of effort with a rather long path, though he creates elite bat speed. Walcott’s swing doesn’t appear to correlate with his main problem of launch angles, which we will touch on. There’s not much to fix in Walcott’s swing at all—not like you need to do much process-wise with a potential multi-time All-Star-level prospect. Walcott’s hit tool probably performed a little more like a 45-grade in Double-A, but he only got better as he adjusted to the level, improving his overall Z-Contact rate from 78% to 81% from August to September. Walcott does have some swing-and-miss issues against pitches with steep approach angles and strong drop, and there have also been some struggles with elite velocity, but I can’t freak out too much about a teenager struggling with upper-90s heaters, especially when he crushes fastballs up in the zone. If you’re a fan of guys who will “hit it where they ain’t” and spray the ball around, you’re going to want to move on—Walcott loves pulling the ball, with a pull rate near 50% and a pull-air rate near 40%. The aforementioned launch angle discussion has to happen here. Walcott has had uncomfortable groundball rates for most of his career, and as I mentioned, nothing in his swing stands out as the cause. It’s likely a timing problem. His exit velocities also dip as his launch angles rise, though, and his top EV reads are almost all beat into the ground. It’s a challenge for the Rangers' development staff, and probably the hurdle for Walcott going from toolsy monster to undeniable monster. The launch profile concerns obviously seep into the power discussion, as it’s incredibly hard to unlock game power when you have an average launch angle of 8° and an average hard-hit launch angle of 5°. If you get this problem sorted—which is easier said than done—you’re looking at a floor of 20 homers with those exit velocities. Walcott hit a ball 115 mph in-game during spring training and hit a ball 113 mph in Double-A. This adds up pretty clearly to plus-plus pop when you factor in age and the fact that Walcott still has some muscle to add to his 6’4”, 190-pound build. The 107 mph 90th-percentile EV is also firmly 70-grade for his age, paired with the elite bat speed. I come out to a 70 on the power, though there was some teetering due to the game power still being locked away. Walcott is a clean fielder and a tremendous athlete. He may end up moving over to third base at some point, where his rocket arm should make it easy to be a decent fielder. I’ve got run times as low as around 4.2 seconds down the line—around 60-grade run times—though as he ages he will probably be more of a 55. It’s hard not to see the similarities between Walcott and teenage Fernando Tatis Jr. Both had freaky raw power and launch angle problems, which Tatis still has to this day. There’s similarity in the defensive profile as well, as Tatis was not expected to stick at shortstop his whole career. Walcott’s surface-level performance and deep toolshed give him a supernova ceiling, but how high he can soar all comes down to whether his batted balls can also soar higher. __- Danny Barrand__
### 12. Colt Emerson, SS - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 195 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 60****
Risk: High
Hit: 60
Power: 50
Field: 55
Throw: 50
Run: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Hailing from Zanesville, Ohio and the first first round draft pick out of high school in the state since Chad Billingsley in 2003, Colt Emerson was drafted 22nd overall in the 2023 MLB draft and is the consensus top prospect in the Seattle Mariners system. Emerson spent most of his 3rd season in the org in High-A Everett, being promoted to AA Arkansas in early August, just two weeks after his 20th birthday, until their season wrapped up and he was promoted to AAA Tacoma where he raked in limited time, slashing .364/.444/.727 with 2HRs and 9RBIs. If there was one word to describe the Mariners top prospect, it's smooth; from his hitting to his fielding, Emerson makes every facet of the game look easy with his effortless performance on the diamond. Swinging from the left side of the plate, Emerson has a quiet load with a toe tap and an effortless fluid swing, consistently making hard contact to all fields, going backside around 41% of the time, up the middle around 21% of the time and pull side around 38% of the time. Along with his ability to spray the ball to all fields, his plus hit tool is carried by his incredible bat to ball skills as well as an advanced knowledge of the strike zone, posting a 92.3 z-contact% in AAA. Along with his hit tool, Emerson saw a huge power surge this past season going from 4 to 16 homers following a mechanical change that he made, going from a leg kick to a toe tap which allowed him to stay back on the ball and elevate it more effectively. Despite his plus hit tool, Emerson does seem to have a K issue in his swing, which likely stems from his 36% chase rate in AAA. He has however, been able to cut down his K-rate in the past couple of seasons and with a hit tool as advanced as his I don't see why that trend won't continue. With regard to his defensive ability, Emerson is an everyday shortstop that is decisive and an instinctual defender at his position. He has an average arm which is serviceable for the position, but could spell some trouble if he is ever shifted to 3B for a long period of time. Overall however, he's a very reliable defender at a premium position and is capable of sticking there for a very long time. With his meteoric rise through the Mariners system this past season, the projected future All-Star will have the chance to compete for a spot in the opening day lineup during Spring Training, likely being slotted into 3B for the time being with JP Crawford slotting into SS for the Mariners. __- Nate Jones__
### 13. Bubba Chandler, RHP - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 200 H/T: S/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 60 - (95-99 T 100 mph)
Curveball: 50 - (82-86 mph)
Slider: 60 - (86-90 mph)
Changeup: 60 - (90-93 mph)
Command: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Not much has changed for Bubba Chandler since the last time I wrote his report, other than, oh yeah, he is now a major leaguer. He was used as a reliever to get his feet wet against the best hitters in the world, and now he will be relied upon as a starter for the Pirates for the rest of his time in Pittsburgh. Bubba Chandler, despite being a fantastic athlete (he was once considered the heir to Trevor Lawrence's throne as a two-sport recruit), does not get much extension, nor does he generate much deception in his delivery. Thus far, the results have been good, but there is concern that hitters will be able to key in on his pitches. There is some drop and drive to his delivery after a very high leg kick. He releases the ball from a high three-quarters slot. Bubba Chandler has a good fastball that sits 95 but touches triple-digits and generates 17 inches of vertical break to go along with 8 inches of horizontal. It plays well around the top of the zone, and he can also challenge hitters up and down the zone. He has good command of the fastball and can move it all over the zone. His most-used secondary is his changeup that sits in the low 90s and generates over 16 inches of arm-side run. He mixes it in as his primary secondary offering against left-handed batters and generates a whiff about 33% of the time he throws it. It doesn't have the traditional velocity separation of the fastball, but its movement profile and how well he tunnels the two pitches off one another create problems. He can spin an excellent slider with decent horizontal movement. This is his primary secondary pitch against right-handed batters, where he will try to front-door it. It acts functionally as a hard cutter. The curveball gets more vertical bite than the slider and provides him another option against right-handed batters. Chandler has become an above-average command guy and may end his career as a plus command guy. He is also a great athlete on the mound and will be in contention for the Gold Glove on the mound, given his shortstop background and how well he handles dribblers hit to him. If he can coax more extension or deception from his delivery, he has a chance to take off. Right now, he projects as the Pirates' second or third-best starter when Jared Jones comes back and may be a key to them getting back to the postseason, as well as challenging for the NL Rookie Of The Year. __- Rhys White__
### 14. Payton Tolle, LHP - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-6 WT: 250 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 70 - (95-99 T101 mph)
Cutter: 55 - (89-93 mph)
Curveball: 45 - (81-85 mph)
Slider: 55 - (85-88 mph)
Changeup: 50 - (88-92 mph)
Command: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Taken in the 2nd round of the 2024 MLB Draft, 50th overall by the Boston Red Sox out of TCU where he went 7-4 with a 3.21 ERA and a 13.8 K/9 for a signing bonus of $2M, Payton Tolle is widely regarded as the Red Sox top prospect. Tolle shot up through the Red Sox system with impressive speed, making his MiLB and MLB debut within 4 months of each other, on the heels of his impressive 5 pitch mix most notably including his double plus fastball, as well as a cutter, slider, curveball and changeup. Aside from his pitch mix, the burly lefty looms atop the hill with his powerful, sturdy 6'6" 250lb frame, throwing from the left side out of a lowered 3/4 arm slot that adds some rise to his pitches as well as creating an awkward approach angle for batters, making it difficult to pick up his pitches out of his hand. Along with his release point, Tolle utilizes an otherworldly 7.5ft of extension, near identical to teammate Aroldis Chapman, and 99th percentile in all of Major League Baseball. Though Tolle already possesses great stuff in his repertoire, this extension takes amplifies his effectiveness, allowing him to take his arsenal to the next level. Tolle's calling card on the hill is swing and miss, posting an MiLB best 22.1% SwStr% carried on the back of his elite fastball which he throws 64% of the time, sitting 95-99 and topping out at 101, a near unhittable offering as it explodes out of his hand with almost 7 inches of tail and rising action. As for the rest of his pitch mix, he throws a cutter that runs quickly into the hands of RHH with rise and some slider-esque break that plays well off of his 4SFB, a frisbee slider that breaks quickly down and in towards righties, often used as a backdoor offering to freeze hitters, a changeup that is very effective when placed down in the zone with its late tailing and downward movement, and a curveball that he utilizes as a chase pitch, often burying it down in the zone. In utilizing this pitch mix, aside from his cutter, Tolle tends to sit middle to outer half when locating his pitches, starting his breaking balls on the outer half of his arm side, allowing them to work their way back into the zone. Although it is his best offering, Tolle will find more success diversifying his pitch mix and sequencing with more intent rather than throwing his fastball >60% of the time, which will keep hitters on their toes rather allowing them to sit fastball the whole AB. Given the depth of the Red Sox rotation, Tolle will likely start the upcoming season in AAA Worcester, where we will continue to develop his secondary offerings, as well as shore up some command issues, lowering the 10.8% BB% that he posted in his stint with the Red Sox this past season, which will allow him to continue to make strides to reach his potential as a front-line starter. __- Nate Jones__
### 15. Thomas White, P - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-5 WT: 210 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 55****
Risk: High
Fastball: 60 - (93-98 T99 mph)
Slider: 55 - (82-88 mph)
Changeup: 60 - (85-88 mph)
Command: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
Thomas White is one of the best left-handed pitching prospects in the entire sport, and he is on the doorsteps of the major leagues. Thomas White looks the part, having the prototypical starter's frame; he stands tall and has good weight. White’s delivery isn't the most fluid, as he tends to be upright during the follow-through of his delivery. The arm slot is unconventional as he almost gets that invisible look from his high three-quarters arm-slot paired with him being upright. Everything plays well out of the hand for Thomas White. White plays around with a four-pitch mix that all play off one another. The fastball is a comfortable mid-90s offering, averaging around 95 mph with about 16 inches of induced vertical break from that high arm-slot. The fastball sets everything up, as he uses it just about 50% of the time. The best secondary pitch, and maybe the highlight of the entire arsenal, is a changeup with ample tumble and fade. It averages about 12 inches of arm-side fade and is a real weapon against right-handed batters when spotted low and away. He plays around with two shapes of the slider: a harder sweeper with some bend and a more vertical breaking slider that he mixes in more to left-handed batters. His fastball-sweeper-changeup to right-handed batters is a good trio that is hard for right-handed batters to do anything with when White's command is working. The lefty approach needs a touch of work as he scraps the changeup for the slider. The biggest red flag for White has been strike-throwing and command. The command and control tend to come and go during the outing. This leads to bouts of ineffectiveness as well as inefficient innings that lead to him getting pulled early. White has potential front-of-the-rotation stuff, but the command at times makes everything play down. If he can get the command to even a 45, he has a chance to be one of the better left-handed starters in the sport. __- Rhys White__
### 16. Josue De Paula, OF - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 210 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 60****
Risk: High
Hit: 55
Power: 70
Field: 40
Throw: 55
Run: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
Josue De Paula, on any given night, can make any ballpark look small. He looks the part of a future middle-of-the-order type bat, as he has ample bat speed and tremendous raw strength. JDP is one of the minors' premier power hitters; he has some impressive homers and can take the ball out of all parts of the ballpark, displaying some moonshot pull-side homers to go along with some impressive long balls to the opposite field. Josue De Paula is very upright in his stance, then he bends down, and his bat path has some natural loft in it. He is a passive hitter; he will watch quality strikes go by, and this does make the hit tool play down. He has shown some whiff against breaking balls, especially low in the zone, but that can be tightened up. He shows impressive barrel malleability. In the field, JDP can best be described as rough; he is a slow, plodding corner outfielder. Luckily, the bat is plenty good enough to make up for the loss in value his glove is going to provide, as we are quickly moving towards Josue De Paula the first baseman. If he does move to first base, he has more than enough bat and power to profile there and be one of the game's better hitters. __- Rhys White__
### 17. Sal Stewart, 3B - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 225 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Hit: 55
Power: 70
Field: 40
Throw: 55
Run: 30
_****Scouting Report****_
Sal Stewart is a big leaguer, and now it is on him to carve out a regular role for himself. Watching the Reds' postseason series against the Dodgers, many of us were sitting there wondering why they didn't utilize him more. Stewart moves between first base and third base, but he lacks the lateral agility to be a consistent option there at the highest level. He could be asked to go out and play left field, where his arm would be an asset, but his lack of foot speed and range may hinder him. The appeal with Sal Stewart is the bat; he has easy double-plus power and has more than enough plate skills to attack pitches all over the zone. He shows a good ability to flatten out the bat path to get pitches up in the zone. His barrel manipulation is impressive. He does tend to chase outside of the zone, but it is not at an alarming rate. He has all-fields power, but if a pitcher leaves a pitch, especially a fastball on the inner third, he is going to lift and pull it. Sal Stewart has long been a divisive prospect, but now that he is a major leaguer, he has shown in a short sample that the bat is more than good enough to profile at first base and potentially be a middle-of-the-order bat for the Reds. __- Rhys White__
### 18. Eduardo Quintero, OF - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 175 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 60****
Risk: High
Hit: 60
Power: 55
Field: 55
Throw: 55
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
The rich get richer as the Dodgers not only nail all aspects of the game at the major league level, but their farm system is also flush with talent. One of the best prospects in this system is Eduardo Quintero, who is very close, if not already there, to being a five-tool player. The power progression this year gives him five tools that are comfortably above-average, and some are plus. Depending on how the Dodgers want him to develop, there is even some room for physical projection, although that may affect his speed; however, that will presumably come with more power. He has plus range in center field because of exceptional reads, and with his plus wheels, as he takes long strides, he can range to his left and right equally well. A scout described him to me as being "hitterish." He has a quick trigger that allows him to get on pitches all over the zone and good pitch and strike-zone recognition. He incorporated more loft without sacrificing any of the contact. Now with above-average power, we are talking about someone who very well could end up hitting 22–25 homers during his best years, and with his plus speed and glove in center, we are talking about the makings of a 3 WAR player during his "worst" seasons. There are a lot of ways that a prospect like this can provide value. If the power is being over-sold, he can play a more than credible center field and make a ton of contact. If he does slow down, he becomes a middle-of-the-order masher who is a prototypical right fielder. Of the three best Dodgers outfield prospects; Quintero, Josue De Paula, and Zyhir Hope, one could argue that Quintero has the highest blend of upside and floor. __- Rhys White__
### 19. Kade Anderson, LHP - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 179 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: CPX
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Low
Fastball: 55 - (92-95 mph)
Curveball: 55 - (77-80 mph)
Slider: 55 - (84-86 mph)
Changeup: 55 - (82-84 mph)
Command: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Kade Anderson was expected by many to be the first overall pick to the Nationals in last year's draft. He posted one of the most dominant seasons in college baseball history in 2025 and is a projectable lefty with a deep mix of above-average pitches. The Mariners were happy to be selected in the top three to begin with, but had to be ecstatic when Anderson fell into their laps. Anderson is as safe a bet to stick as an above-average major league starter as there is in this class. He operates with an ultra-smooth, repeatable delivery from the left side and still has room to add strength, which could lead to a bump in velocity. Anderson features a polished four-pitch mix: fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. The fastball averaged just over 93 mph in 2025 and generated a strong 37 percent whiff rate. With continued physical development, it’s easy to envision him ticking up into the 94–95 mph range consistently. Anderson’s slider is a standout offering. It was landed for a strike 71 percent of the time last year and was particularly effective against left-handed hitters, appearing as a strike before diving off the plate at the last second. It generated a 31 percent whiff rate and a 34 percent chase rate, with the whiff rate jumping all the way to 83 percent on pitches located out of the zone. Anderson actually posted reverse splits in 2025. Right-handed hitters managed just a .544 OPS against him, while lefties were over the .800 mark. The primary reason for his success against righties was the changeup, which I have as an above-average pitch despite some shape questions. He leaned on it heavily vs. RHH, and it delivered outlier numbers: a 51 percent whiff rate and a 49 percent chase rate. Rounding out the arsenal is a sharp curveball. While it was hit hard a few times when left in the middle of the zone, it’s another above-average to plus pitch. Ideally, you’d like to see more chase on it given its usage out of the zone, but the whiff numbers were still solid. There are no reliever concerns here. Anderson projects as a safe mid-rotation arm with the potential for more. The floor is a high-end 3 starter, and the upside could look something like a Max Fried. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 20. Eli Willits, SS - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 180 H/T: S/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 60
Power: 45
Field: 60
Throw: 55
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
While the initial shock of seeing Reggie Willits' son being selected first overall is now done, the switch-hitter is now the best Nationals prospect. Eli Willits was only seventeen and a half when he was drafted, meaning he is about the same age as some prospects currently still at either the domestic or Dominican complex league. Willits’ calling card is a plus hit tool to go along with plus athleticism. He is a hit-over-power sort of prospect whose swing is geared towards spraying batted balls to all fields. The power, as currently constructed, is below average due to his below-average raw strength and a lack of loft in his swing, resulting in underwhelming power. Luckily, there is a lot of physical projection left in his frame, and that would go a long way in the exit-velocity department. Willits can best be described as "hitterish," as he demonstrates a good understanding of the strike zone, makes sound swing decisions, and avoids chasing pitches. While it plays more like doubles power, his power mixed with his approach has the makings of a solid top-of-the-order type bat. In the field, Willits currently plays shortstop, and his actions are more than solid there; and we project him to become plus at maturity. He shows a good understanding of when to charge in on batted balls, and his arm strength and accuracy are above-average for a middle infield defender. His range at shortstop is plus thanks to his outstanding athleticism. If he isn’t able to play shortstop for some reason, he could be an impact defender in center field. There is a top-of-the-order bat here who hits 15-18 homers and, thanks to his plus athleticism, may end up stealing 25+ bags on the regular. Willits projects as an above-average major leaguer who falls just short of the “five-tool” label due to his power. __- Rhys White__
### 21. Bryce Rainer, SS - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 195 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 55
Field: 55
Throw: 70
Run: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Drafted 11th overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, foregoing his commitment to the University of Texas for a slight overslot bonus at just under $5.8M, Bryce Rainer turned heads in a shortened first season with the Low-A Lakeland Flying Tigers, sporting a good blend of power and speed at his size as well as all around above average tools as well as making frequent loud contact with a hard-hit rate of 52.8%, barrel rate of 10.1% and an average EV on 92.1mph before undergoing season ending surgery following a right shoulder dislocation diving back into first base in early June. Standing tall in the LHH batters box and generating power with a strong lower half, the 2024 first round pick has a strong frame with room for continued development, showcasing impressive power to all fields, frequently going opposite field with an oppo rate of 42.1% and will reach the next level as a power hitter if he can begin to effectively lift the ball to the pull side, tapping into his natural power. Rainer has a good approach at the plate, showing discipline at his young age though K'ing more than desired, which will be remedied in time as he matures as a hitter. His mechanics include starting his hands around his ear, lowering them just below his shoulder during his load as well as a high leg kick for timing, accompanied with a slight uppercut in his swing that allow him to tap into his power more effectively. In the field, Rainer spends all his time at SS, commanding the position with ease with steady hands that allow him to make quick turns and convert everything that touches his glove into an out. His defensive calling card at the position is his plus-plus cannon of an arm, allowing him to make plays that wouldn't be possible for most despite his average range. Given his size and arm he could be moved off of SS in the future in favor of 3B, though he has the talent and ability to stick at SS. __- Nate Jones__
### 22. Carter Jensen, C - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 210 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Low
Hit: 55
Power: 60
Field: 50
Throw: 60
Run: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
Drafted in the 3rd round, 78th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft with an overslot deal to pry him from his commitment to LSU, Carter Jensen turned heads in his MLB debut in his 5th season with the org, slashing .300/.391/.550 with an XBH rate of 50%, slugging 6 doubles and 3HRs in just 20 games with the Royals. A burly LHH with a split stance at the plate, Jensen utilizes a double toe tap to time up his swing as well as load. A bat first C, Jensen has a quick, compact swing that utilizes his power effectively, showcasing pole to pole plus power in his debut stint with the big league club, coinciding with a 58.3% hard hit rate as well as an average EV of 95.4, his barrels leaving the yard in a hurry. Aside from his impressive power, Jansen also showcased a seasoned batter's eye as well as notable bat-to-ball skills, posting an 83.8 Z-Contact% as well as only chasing 28.1% of pitches outside of the zone, both impressive marks for a player with little experience against big league arms. Defensively, the Royals top prospects looks to be the heir to Salvador Perez, donning the tools of ignorance as Perez gets more time at 1B and DH. A big target for his pitchers, Jensen keeps everything in front of him, allowing 0 past balls in his MLB debut stint. Additionally, he's a capable receiver with soft hands behind the dish, as well as a skilled blocker, squaring up dirt balls and centering them back towards the front of the plate consistently. Under the tutelage of Perez, Jensen should continue to improve and quickly become an asset behind the dish in many different facets of the game, already sporting a bazooka attached to his right shoulder, cutting down potential base stealers with ease. __- Nate Jones__
### 23. Rainiel Rodriguez, C - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-10 WT: 210 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Hit: 55
Power: 60
Field: 40
Throw: 40
Run: 30
_****Scouting Report****_
Rainiel Rodriguez has been one of the biggest risers in prospect circles throughout the 2025 minor league season. Jumping three levels from the FCL to High-A, the 18-year-old’s success earned him the No. 73 spot on our Top 100 prospect rankings. Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2024 for $300,000, Rodriguez has quickly emerged as one of the most advanced young hitters in the minors, though there is still work to do defensively. At just 18, he dominated the lower levels and looks poised to become the Cardinals’ next top hitting prospect once J.J Weatherholt reaches the big leagues. He impressed across all facets of hitting, both in traditional production and advanced metrics. Across three levels this season, Rodriguez slashed .276/.399/.555 with a .954 OPS and 20 home runs. He was also elite in the statistics not on the baseball card. Under the hood, his .376 xwOBA, 10.5 percent barrel rate, and 111.1 mph max exit velocity highlight an advanced offensive profile for his age. Rodriguez pairs his impactful bat with a mature approach, posting a 17.6 percent strikeout rate and 14 percent walk rate, showing an advanced understanding of the zone. His offensive ability is even more impressive considering he plays the game’s most demanding defensive position. However, his defense remains a work in progress as his arm strength and ability to control the running game need refinement. If a move to first base eventually becomes necessary, it would reduce his overall value, but his offensive upside and youth makes him an exciting prospect regardless of position. __- Mitch Stachnik__
### 24. Walker Jenkins, OF - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 215 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 55****
Risk: High
Hit: 55
Power: 50
Field: 50
Throw: 55
Run: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Jenkins is one of the highest-rated prospects in baseball by most and may also be one of the top names with the least risk. Jenkins was drafted by Minnesota with the 5th pick in the 2023 draft, signing for a full-slot bonus worth $7.14 million. Jenkins has performed well on the surface level so far, but 2025 was his worst professional season as he saw time in four levels: the Complex League, Low-A, Double-A, and Triple-A (with the most time spent in Double-A). Jenkins’ strong performance came to a halt in Triple-A, where he posted an 88 wRC+ and .719 OPS, though the expected numbers were more favorable, with his .357 xwOBA well above his .329 wOBA. Jenkins operates from a crouched and open stance; it’s a more unique setup, and his hands wiggle around as the pitcher gets set. There aren’t any glaring holes, and despite how natural going to the opposite field looks, he tends to pull the ball to right field. Jenkins’ hit tool took a step back in 2025, with his whiff rate rising by 6% and his Z-Contact% dropping by nearly 8%. At the higher levels of the minors (Double-A and Triple-A), his Z-Contact% was only 80%, a figure that is below average for the level and about 3% below MLB average. Jenkins is a fairly patient hitter — possibly to his own detriment if his bat-to-ball skills are truly as strong as we’ve seen in the past. Despite being patient in the zone, he chased a ton at the higher levels, running a 35% chase rate between AA/AAA. To be fair to Jenkins, he posted well-above-average contact rates on pitches out of the zone, but his walk rate plummeted to 9% while his strikeout rate soared to 26%. I’m going to give Jenkins the benefit of the doubt here and still assign a 55 on the hit tool, but there is a clear difference in pitch quality between the lower minors (where he posted elite contact rates) and the upper minors (where he’s below the standard). The power is pretty average; his launch profile has always been fine, but the raw power is finally solidly average now, with a 110 mph max EV and 105 90th-percentile EV. Jenkins has never really shown much in-game pop, though. His 10 home runs in 2025 marked the first time he’s slugged double-digit homers in pro ball (though he didn’t get a full 2023 season and missed part of 2024). Jenkins has a decent-sized injury history for a 20-year-old, having dealt with hip surgery when younger and a hamstring injury in 2025. Where he sticks defensively remains to be seen. He may ultimately be more average on a corner with an above-average arm than in center, as you’re betting on no further setbacks that could impact his mobility. This also affects his baserunning, and he doesn’t project as a real threat on the bases, though he’s closer to average than fringe-average. I’m definitely lower on Jenkins than the consensus, but if you ignore his prospect status and simply look at a 20-year-old with a 35% chase rate, 80% Z-Contact, and 105 90th-percentile EV, you probably wouldn’t think he’s a consensus top-10 prospect. If Jenkins hypothetically returns in 2026 and starts in Triple-A (or the majors) while regaining his previous zone-contact rates and adding a little more pop, it would be easy to see one of the better prospects in baseball. But based on the underlying numbers in 2025, it’s hard to see it right now. __- Danny Barrand__
### 25. Luis Peña, SS - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-11 WT: 165 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 60
Power: 45
Field: 50
Throw: 50
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
Peña proved his skills could transfer over stateside in 2025 and the package overall is quite impressive. It’s a smaller frame with not much projection on him to fill out, but the athleticism throughout the body jumps off the page. His hands move through the zone smooth and quickly, which results in plus bat speed and a fun swing to watch. The hit tool is plus already and will continue to develop, as he just recently turned 19 years old. He runs very high contact rates, and although the swing decisions need some maturity, that should come with age. He gets swing happy at times and the chase numbers do have to improve (this was a big problem for him in High-A). Peña flashes impressive power despite having a lack of impactful size, as he runs some top end exit velocity when he does gets the barrel on the ball. The problem is he does not barrel the ball all that often and he is more of a spray-the-ball-around guy than someone who tries to lift the ball with impact. His style of approach and lack of size will likely always be limiting factors with the power, but there is enough there for him to not be a completely hit tool reliant. Although he looks better at second base and that might look like his future home for now, Peña has the physical tools to stick at shortstop if he continues to get seasoning there. A solid albeit wild arm and good foot speed are good physical tools to stick up the middle in the dirt, even if he is still very raw at the position for now. He could also be an above average second baseman if that does indeed end up being his home. Peña also uses that plus speed on the bases and is a very good base stealer already. This is an electrifying player that will stick up the middle and has all the tools to be a top of the lineup type of bat if he can mature with the swing decisions. His High-A struggles in 2025 leave some areas that do need to be addressed next year, but he will be very high on boards all offseason for good reason. __- Grant Carver__
### 26. Ryan Sloan, RHP - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-5 WT: 220 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 60****
Risk: High
Fastball: 60 - (94-97 T99 mph)
Cutter: 50 - (92-94 mph)
Slider: 70 - (83-86 mph)
Changeup: 60 - (86-88 mph)
Command: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Sloan was a second round pick for Seattle in the 2024 Draft, and all he did in 2025 was rise the ranks into becoming one of the better prep arms under 20 across the entire minor leagues. At just 19, Sloan amassed 82 innings, showcasing improved plus stuff on just about every pitch he throws. Though he only went 5 innings thrice, it was Sloan's continually improving command, namely with his slider, that has his future looking SP1-2 bright. Sloan's 3/4 arm slot and great extension create a VAA-friendly fastball that absolutely eats up in the zone. Around July, Sloan began to find a groove with his fastball, finding a smoother, more consistent discrepancy between his fastball and cutter. He posted a zone rate near 60% for the month with a zone contact rate under 83% with the heater. Even at 19, Sloan's stuff was so good that it made up for his erratic spurts that tended to compound upon themselves. His bad innings were largely caused by him losing the zone and taking the entire inning to find it again. Though he only posted a 4.5% walk rate, he does not have 4.5% walk rate command. What got Sloan out of trouble at times was his double-plus slider that was a world destroyer all season. His slider is a two-planed offering that he has a great feel for, ran chase rate ran well above 40% in A-ball, and and it's nearly unhittable for right-handed hitters as its downward break and sharp sweep combine for an offering off the outer third that righties just struggle laying off of. Sloan also possesses a changeup that gives lefty bats fits, though he's still working on a consistent feel for it. A key for Sloan moving into 2026 will be finding consistent length in his outings at the High-A level. Though his limited innings plays almost exclusively into preserving his arm, if he can continue to dominate at the High-A level at just 20 years old, we're looking at one of the best young arms in the sport. __- Matt Seese__
### 27. Andrew Painter, RHP - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-7 WT: 225 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 55 - (94-99 mph)
Cutter: 55 - (89-91 mph)
Curveball: 55 - (78-82 mph)
Slider: 60 - (85-89 mph)
Splitter: 55 - (86-91 mph)
Slurve: 60 - (81-84 mph)
Command: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Andrew Painter finally returned to the mound in 2025 after a two-year hiatus, showing flashes of his pre–Tommy John form — plus a newly added sweeper — in the 2024 Arizona Fall League. He spent the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, showcasing a slightly modified delivery: a lower arm angle, less torso tilt, and a more upright posture. Despite the visual change, his release height and extension remained consistent compared to 2022. So why has the four-seam fastball lost some of its bite? Once a double-plus monster, it now grades more as a plus or above-average pitch. The cleaner, more repeatable delivery might have cost him a touch of deception into release. His 17% whiff rate this season is a sharp contrast to the dominant results he posted on the same pitch in 2022. Still, given its carry, velocity, and shape, the four-seamer should continue to play at least above-average. Painter and the Phillies appear to recognize that the fastball can’t shoulder the same workload as before, leading to the introduction of a “dead zone” sinker to jam right-handers inside. That adjustment has paired well with his outstanding glove-side shapes, as Painter now flashes three to four distinct breaking ball looks, most grading around plus. The sweeper, which he again reintroduced in July (around 83 mph), shows lift but can also morph into a slurve with added depth, whether due to inconsistent shape or actual manipulation. His tighter, shorter slider near 88 mph is his best secondary weapon — it eats up right-handers but will need to be located better as a chase pitch just off the plate. A flashing plus curveball and a more vertically oriented cutter give him multiple looks to both sides of the plate, but are particularly effective against lefties. Painter’s splitter — which he visibly presets in his glove by pushing it into the palm of his glove — gained more drop as the season progressed, developing into a true offspeed option against both righties and lefties. That improvement likely stems from either an orientation tweak or simply greater comfort throwing the pitch after a full season of use. Even post-surgery, Painter owns six to eight legitimate offerings (depending on classification) and maintains above-average command projection. Chalk up the occasional inconsistency to post–Tommy John feel. If the fastball regains its old explosiveness, great — but even as is, there’s a workable mix and sequencing with awesome glove-side shapes and strike throwing from a towering height. Painter still projects comfortably as a No. 2 starter with frontline upside and should reach Philadelphia by 2026. __- Brandon Tew__
### 28. Caleb Bonemer, 3B - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 195 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 50
Power: 55
Field: 55
Throw: 55
Run: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
Drafted out of high school by the White Sox in the second round, 43rd overall for an overslot $3M signing bonus to pry him from his UVA commitment, Caleb Bonemer spent all but two weeks in Low-A Kannapolis, finishing the year out in High-A Winston Salem. Bonemer demolished Low-A posting a slash line of .281/.400/.458 with a 147 WRC+, as well as leading the league in OBP, SLG and OPS, enroute to being named an all-star and MVP of the Carolina League. Swinging from the right side, Bonemer has a minimal load and an upright stance in the box, with a powerful compact swing with a slight uppercut that translates to his 105mph 90th percentile EV, as well as 46 XBHs on the year, including 12 homers, 30 doubles and 4 triples which will only grow as he develops as an athlete, filling out his 6'1" 195lbs frame with more muscle. Along with his smooth power swing, Bonemer possesses excellent plate discipline, boasting a BB rate of 15.8%, showing his ability as a selective but smart hitter, finishing the season with a 38.8% swing rate along with an 18% chase rate, all of which illustrating his ability to work himself into favorable counts while wearing out opposing pitchers. In the field, Bonemer spent most of the season at SS, while spending some time at 3B, including 10 of his 11 games in A+. A sound fielder at both SS and 3B, he's shown good defensive instincts with soft hands on the left side of the infield, with quick feet at SS that translate over to 3B and allow him to be an above average defender at the hot corner, paired with his above average arm. Bonemer projects to move over to 3B as he fills out his frame, where he could be a plus glove at the major league level. __- Nate Jones__
### 29. Aidan Miller, SS - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 210 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 60
Field: 50
Throw: 55
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Aidan Miller is on the doorstep of the majors, and while he bears a striking resemblance to Timothée Chalamet, their careers could not be more different. Miller is a well-built shortstop prospect who has made significant strides in playing the shortstop position. Miller's calling card is that there is no weakness in his game; everything is average or above-average, which helps his profile. He has shown plus pull-side power thanks to his plus bat speed. There is a chance he develops into a plus hitter, as he has been closing up some of the holes in his swing, but there has been some passivity in his game. His swing is quite simple, with a small leg kick, and he extends his arms out, with some loft in his swing. There is good plate coverage and solid swing decisions. He reads spin out of the hand rather well. There has been some passivity in his game as he can tend to pass up quality strikes in the zone. Aidan Miller could stand to get a touch more aggressive on pitches in the zone, and that would unlock a lot for him. In the field, Miller has taken the next step and looks like a viable defender at shortstop. His actions are good; he ranges well to his left and has shown a propensity to get his throws off multiple platforms. The fact that he has gone from a "maybe" shortstop to an average defender at shortstop has really helped carry his profile. There is a chance we see Miller up with the Phillies rather quickly in 2026. If he can just be slightly more aggressive in the zone, he can tap into his power more and become another quality major leaguer for the Phillies, who moves between shortstop and third base depending on who and where the Phillies want to put players on any given day. __- Rhys White__
### 30. Josuar Gonzalez, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-10 WT: 170 H/T: S/R
Highest Level: DSL
ETA: 2030
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 55
Power: 50
Field: 50
Throw: 50
Run: 70
_****Scouting Report****_
Josuar Gonzalez, while not the highest-ranked IFA in his class, early returns would point to him being the best of his class. He is a smaller athlete with lots of room to fill out; when you watch him, the jersey almost looks two sizes too big for him. He is a great athlete; he is explosive out of the batter's box and explosive when he plays shortstop. JDJG is one of the best athletes in the Giants organization, and that twitch allows him to contribute in all aspects of the game. His swing is straightforward: a slight toe-tap, and he gets the bat head out in front with plus bat speed. The issue with Gonzalez is that he does have a tendency to hit batted balls on the ground far too much; a swing-plane tweak needs to happen here. He does show enough bat speed, and there is some physical projection left, so you can project at the very least average power from him at maturity. He needs to clean some things up at shortstop; his actions are fine, and his range for the position is excellent. He just has some slight timing issues where he speeds up his internal clock when he doesn’t need to. This is an issue that should get ironed out as he climbs up the minor leagues. If not, his athleticism would play well in center field. Josuar Gonzalez projects as an above-average contact guy who, if the swing plane takes a slight tweak, could see more power. He is also a raw but athletic shortstop who needs to refine the finer points of playing short. He has a chance to be a league-average player with upside for more. __- Rhys White__
### 31. Josue Briceño, C - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 220 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 55****
Risk: High
Hit: 50
Power: 60
Field: 40
Throw: 55
Run: 30
_****Scouting Report****_
Josue Briceño has quickly become one of the most elite power hitters in all of minor league baseball. Signed out of Venezuela during the 2022 international free agency period for an $800,000 signing bonus, Briceño’s impact comes almost entirely from his bat. This season, between High A and Double A, he slashed .266/.383/.500 with 20 home runs. Although he struggled more after his promotion, he still showed strong underlying metrics at the higher level, posting an 82.7 percent Z Contact rate and a 13 percent walk rate, both of which are considered above average. His hit tool still needs refinement. As a bigger player, he generates power through raw strength but can get caught when facing elite velocity. He has a good feel for the strike zone and punishes mistake pitches, but when pitchers are executing at a high level, he can struggle. Power is the foundation of his profile. In 2024, Briceño recorded a max exit velocity of 114.3 mph. He spent nearly the entire season at just 20 years old and still has room to grow into even more power as he matures physically. Defensively, he remains a catcher for now. After a knee injury and ongoing concerns about his defense behind the plate, it seemed likely the organization would move him to first base. That still appears to be the most probable outcome, but if Briceño can provide even limited value as a catcher at the major league level, perhaps once a week, it would significantly enhance his overall profile. He is a well below average runner and a below average defender behind the plate, though his above average arm helps his chances of sticking there in some capacity. Overall, Briceño is most likely to settle in as a first baseman or designated hitter at the major league level, but his offensive ability should still allow him to provide significant value. Improving the hit tool will not only make him a more complete player but also help him better access his elite raw power. __- Mitch Stachnik__
### 32. Liam Doyle, LHP - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 220 H/T: R/L
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 55****
Risk: High
Fastball: 80 - (94-98 T100 mph)
Cutter: 50 - (86-90 mph)
Slider: 50 - (82-87 mph)
Splitter: 55 - (82-86 mph)
Command: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
The transfer portal has become a great way for players to elevate their stock with teams, and no player is a better example of this than Liam Doyle. He pitched at three different universities during his time in college and ended his collegiate career as a Tennessee Volunteer. During his one season with the Vols, we saw a fiery competitor whose pitch mix can best be described as reliever-ish, but he has just enough command to make it work. He releases his pitches from a 5’9” release height, and he gets decent extension down the mound. The fastball will immediately become one of, if not the best, fastballs in professional baseball. It has a unicorn movement profile; 19 inches of IVB with over 10 inches of horizontal break makes it an absolute weapon. It is not hard to see why he threw the fastball 1000 times this past season for the Tennessee Volunteers. The fastball helps set up what is a mid-80s splitter; it has solid drop and is best when utilized against right-handed hitters who have seen a few fastballs. The cutter is another pitch that plays well off the fastball; it is a bit of a harder offering and provides him a horizontal offering that plays well off the fastball and splitter. He has a slider that can best be described as slurvy. It has some good vertical bite but is nothing more than protection for the fastball and slider. He played around with a curveball in his brief taste of pro ball. When you are such a north-south pitcher like Liam Doyle, you don’t need to have pinpoint command; just get the fastball up—he does this well—and try to keep the splitter, slider, or cutter away from the heart of the plate. While the sample-size is short, Doyle dazzled in his bried taste of pro ball, looking like one of the minor's best left-handed starting. Liam Doyle pitches like a reliever, but has all the raw ingredients and some easy areas to fine-tune that could make him one of the game’s more explosive starters as early as next season. __- Rhys White__
### 33. Bryce Eldridge, 1B - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-7 WT: 240 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 40
Power: 70
Field: 45
Throw: 50
Run: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
Eldridge is a profile of many extremes and tantalizing upside if things click as he reaches the big league level. He had his first taste of the big leagues in 2025 and struggled in predictable ways, but it also was a very small sample size. He has a very tall, fairly built out 6’7 frame with long levers and a whole lot of impact to dream on. The eye-popping power is what carries the profile here, as Eldridge has consistently put up top end exit velocities across the board, has a knack for getting the barrel on the ball, and has plus bat speed that generates a lot of hard hits. He flashes this raw power to all fields as well, which also brings up the point that he could probably benefit from a little more pull focus in the future. It’s double plus raw power right now and could project in game even better if the hit tool progresses. Now, the hit tool is the big concern in the profile. The big left hander and his long levers have a knack for strikeouts and the aggressive approach has not helped him either. He has found himself getting in trouble with the chase rate, especially against breaking stuff. This is someone who just recently turned 21 years old and has been pushed aggressively, so how the approach matures and the contact skills develop will be massive for this profile. In the field, Eldridge looks like a full time first baseman that needs some more experience there but has the tools to be fine in the future. The arm is solid, but the glovework is definitely still a little lacking. He does not bring any value on the bases either, as he is a below average runner and will likely trend downwards as the body continues to fill out and mature. The red flags are within the hit tool questions and the lack of any defensive value here for Eldridge. However, he has a chance to be a middle of the lineup hitter that can rack up the home runs and make a huge impact on the lineup. It’s an extremely risky profile, but if you like upside this is a guy to buy into. __- Grant Carver__
### 34. Gage Jump, LHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 197 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Fastball: 60 - (93-97 T99 mph)
Cutter: 50 - (84-88 mph)
Curveball: 55 - (79-82 mph)
Slider: 55 - (81-85 mph)
Changeup: 50 - (84-88 mph)
Command: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Gage Jump is an athletic left-hander with some tantalizing traits, headlined by a plus fastball with uphill, two-plane movement. His release height is below average, though he still throws from a three-quarters slot, creating a deceptive look that plays well out of his hand. The combination of slot, movement, and how he works down the mound presents hitters with a challenging visual. There is a noticeable jerkiness to his delivery that can be visually off-putting. It’s funky, much like a tangy, pungent blue cheese. If you are comfortable buying into the strike-throwing gains and believe in the uncomfortable look he gives hitters, you are likely to value Jump more highly than the consensus. He works from a modified windup with a subtle sidestep into a high leg lift before sinking deep into his back leg. His arm action is quick and semi-compact, stabbing behind his back hamstring, with a noticeably supinated hand position at the bottom of the stab on his breaking balls. Still, the arm action is generally consistent across pitches when he stays under control and allows it to flow. The four-seam fastball, when it’s zipping, can eat up both right-handed and left-handed hitters. It plays best at the top of the zone with bat-missing qualities, though Jump has shown improved command to multiple quadrants. He remains a fastball-first pitcher, but finding a secondary capable of consistently generating whiffs against right-handed hitters would push the ceiling. The cutter/slider is around 85 mph, and he aggressively attacks the plate with it. The sweeper has flashed above-average shape at times, suggesting some remaining room for improvement and added sweep. The curve is above-average at its best, but is mainly a strike-stealer at the moment for right-handed hitters. Jump’s changeup is firm and has enough velocity separation to work for him. He uses a modified Vulcan grip, and it's a small sample of usage, but he hasn’t gotten much chase on the pitch yet. Jump broke out in 2025, throwing over 112 innings across High-A Lansing and Double-A Midland. His command gains are tangible. He can pound the zone aggressively, though he may have occasional rough outings if he doesn’t develop a breaking ball capable of generating consistent whiffs against right-handed hitters. Jumps looks every bit of a mid-rotation starter with some No. 2 upside. __- Brandon Tew__
### 35. Robby Snelling, LHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 210 H/T: R/L
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 55 - (92-95 mph)
Curveball: 55 - (80-83 mph)
Slider: 50 - (82-85 mph)
Changeup: 50 - (88-90 mph)
Command: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Robby Snelling is a large-framed, thick-lower-half lefty with great athleticism. He closed the year strong in Triple-A, delivering a dominant stretch after a mid-July promotion from Pensacola. Snelling works with an up-tempo delivery, moving aggressively down the slope into a solid power position at foot strike. He stays directional toward the plate and flashes sharp, above-average command from a three-quarters slot. He shifted back to the first-base side of the rubber after previously working more toward the middle before his acquisition by the Marlins, and he now works exclusively out of the stretch as well. The adjustments have simplified his delivery, enabling him to consistently fill the zone while also creating improved horizontal approach angles, particularly with the curveball. Though his delivery and pitch mix may look standard at first glance, Snelling pairs consistent strike-throwing with athleticism and upside he’s beginning to unlock. A former high school linebacker, his multi-sport background is evident in the physical, competitive edge with which he pitches. His fastball is the foundation of his arsenal, a four-seamer with carry that he peppers at the top rail of the zone. The pitch jumps on hitters with late hop, missing barrels and generating whiffs, particularly against right-handers who struggled to square it up in Triple-A. He also added a new gyro slider around 83 mph, a downer that at times dips into “death ball” territory. The next step will be refining its shape and adding velocity to sharpen its utility against both sides. There’s room to expand the mix with a cutter to jam righties or work away from lefties, and potentially a sweeper if he can find it consistently in terms of shape. His best secondary is a curveball in the same velocity band as the slider, offering slightly more drop and sweep but lacking clear separation. He has also experimented with a sinker to protect the four-seam against lefties, and he locates his changeup well enough to keep right-handers off balance. Overall, Snelling presents a high floor as an athletic strike-throwing lefty with a fastball that consistently plays against righties. His ceiling will hinge on developing the right shapes to neutralize lefties, but his size, athleticism, and competitiveness point to a No. 4 starter with blossoming upside. __- Brandon Tew__
### 36. Ryan Waldschmidt, OF - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 205 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 50
Power: 55
Field: 45
Throw: 50
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
The Diamondbacks are one of the more conservative organizations in the sport, and this showed in how they handled Ryan Waldscmidt. The rest of his draft class's collegiate hitters drafted in the first round seemed to be shot through the minors to play in the majors, while Ryan Waldscmidt only made it to Double-A. There was a lot to like about Waldscmidt; he was viewed as a data darling after his one year at Kentucky, and not much has really changed. He has a few interesting tools, and if he can become slightly less passive at the plate, he could really have everything play up. His swing is rather simple: there is a toe-tap, and he transitions his weight well as he brings the bat head out in front to hit batted balls hard. He has shown the ability to hit for power to all fields, which helps his cause. He hardly ever chases, even against quality breaking balls. Waldschmidt does have some issues with pitches in and slightly below the hands, but that looked to be cleaned up during the season. Waldscmidt cannot play center field; he is likely to be relegated to a corner-outfield spot where there will be a lot of pressure on the bat, which he might just clear the bar needed to be a viable everyday option there. He is an above-average runner, and that helps provide some value on the base paths. There is a chance Waldscmidt becomes a 20/20 threat in left or right field. If he becomes a touch more aggressive at the plate, he has a chance to unlock more offensive production. __- Rhys White__
### 37. Edward Florentino, 1B - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 200 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Hit: 50
Power: 60
Field: 45
Throw: 55
Run: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
The Pirates' Edward Florentino had a breakout 2025, smashing batted balls and playing both center field and first base. Florentino has plenty of physical projection left in his game, both with his hit tool and physically. Florentino has a simple setup at the plate—a slight crouch, with a slight bat wiggle pre-pitch. He has a slight leg kick and a noticeable uppercut motion in his bat path. He does a good job of getting the barrel on anything low in the zone, as well as pitches on the inner third. He has a noticeable lift-and-pull approach, as he posted a 28% pull air rate according to Prospect Savant. He is looking to get out in front of batted balls and has enough plate coverage that he can hit pitches away from the zone as long as they are in the lower half of the strike zone. He has a noticeable hole up and away in the strike zone where he struggles to get to. He is an aggressive swinger, but he shows enough barrel malleability to make contact with both velocity and spin. He posts a 90th percentile exit velocity (EV) of 104, which is very good for his age. He also posts well-above-average pull fly ball rates. If he can figure out that hole in the upper portion of the zone, he could become an above-average hitter. In the field, Florentino is being asked to play center field, but he is stretched too thin. He has good enough instincts there, but he isn't the athlete you normally want out there. A move to a corner or even first base is in the cards, unless he works on his explosiveness. Florentino projects to be a middle-of-the-order type bat who is able to more than handle himself in a corner, whether that is in the outfield or at first base. __- Rhys White__
### 38. Seth Hernandez, RHP - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 190 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: CPX
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Extreme
Fastball: 60 - (94-98 T101 mph)
Curveball: 55 - (77-79 mph)
Slider: 55 - (82-86 mph)
Changeup: 70 - (81-84 mph)
Command: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Seth Hernandez was the highest profile player in the 2025 draft class. He is the best prep arm in a few years with a surprising amount of polish and present stuff. Seth Hernandez is an impressive athlete on the mound, as he shows an advanced feel for repeating his delivery and shows great balance. It is a very slow delivery, and when his hands come together there is a swooping motion as he recoils and releases the ball. The ability for him to get to a consistent release point at such a young age is impressive, and portends to possibly plus command at the end of the day. Hernandez's fastball on just pure velocity is top-of-the-scale velocity. He has been seen in the Dominican this offseason getting the fastball up to 101, but whether that will happen in a game is another question. But the issue with the fastball is the shape; it's a straight fastball without a lot of movement, or "dead-zoney." He has gotten by on pure velocity and the strength of his other stuff. One of the challenges the Pirates are going to have is experimenting with the shape of the fastball; maybe he throws a sinker. There is a lot up in the air with Hernandez's fastball. There isn't anything up in the air with the secondary stuff. Hernandez's changeup is immediately one of the best in pro ball. He gets good velocity separation off the fastball, the two pitches tunnel well off one another, and it gets ample fading action. He is not afraid to mix it in to right-handed batters, which tells you what he thinks about it. The slider and curveball are both really good offerings. He can collect whiffs from both handedness of batter with any of his offerings, and slightly bucks the trend of becoming platoon neutral, at least for now. The upside with Hernandez is immense, as is the risk, but that comes with being a prep pitcher. If the fastball shape takes a step forward, we could be talking about the best pitching prospect in baseball in short order. __- Rhys White__
### 39. Travis Bazzana, 2B - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 199 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 60****
Risk: Low
Hit: 60
Power: 55
Field: 50
Throw: 50
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
The highly touted #1 overall pick from the 2024 draft is starting to figure it out in the pros and showing why he was worth being selected first. Bazzana's first year in the minors wasn't as productive as some would have hoped, posting a .238/.369/.396 slashline with 3 HR through 101 ABs. 2025 presented more success for Bazzana as he climbed to AAA and finished hitting .245 with 9 HR and 12 SB with a .813 OPS through 84 total games on the year. Bazzana is an active hitter in the box and packs a punch with his swing. His middle-middle approach mixes well with his present bat speed, and his swing has tons of whip and extension. He has posted exit velocities north of 109.2 mph and sprays the baseball around the field. He posted a 66/91 BB:K ratio and an 84.6 Z-Contact%. Bazzana has a great mix of swing discipline and contact ability, with his power continuing to improve, but the ability to hit for AVG is still his biggest concern. His offensive value on the bases is exciting and he can be a 20-25 SB player at the next level. On the defensive end, Bazzana's speed helps with his overall range at 2B that is backed with an average arm that will keep him on the right side of the infield. With Cleveland needing future help in the INF, Bazzana is no doubt an exciting piece for their future, one who can make an impact on both ends of the diamond. __- Gabriel Estevez__
### 40. George Lombard Jr., SS - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 175 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 50
Power: 55
Field: 55
Throw: 50
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
George Lombard Jr. has baseball in his blood. His father, George Lombard Sr., is a former MLB outfielder and current bench coach for the Detroit Tigers, and his younger brother Jacob is viewed as a potential top five pick in the upcoming draft. Lombard Jr. has quickly become a fan favorite among the Yankee faithful, even adding pressure by wearing No. 2. Drafted out of high school with the 26th overall pick in the 2023 draft and signing for a $3.3 million bonus, Lombard Jr.’s biggest question mark remains his contact ability. While he shows a strong feel for the strike zone, he needs to make more consistent contact to be considered among the very best prospects in baseball, particularly against high fastballs. That said, his plate discipline is already advanced. In Double-A this season, he has posted an excellent 17.9% chase rate and leveraged that approach into a 13.7% walk rate. The rest of his offensive profile is still developing, but the underlying power metrics are encouraging. Despite hitting just nine home runs, Lombard Jr. recorded a 111.1 mph max exit velocity and a 103.2 mph EV90, both above average and especially impressive for a player who began the season at just 19 years old. Those numbers suggest he could grow into plus power as he physically matures. Defensively, Lombard Jr. is an above average shortstop who projects to remain at the position long term. He shows a high baseball IQ, fluid actions, and plenty of range, supported by plus speed that also impacts his game on the bases. He swiped 39 bases in 2024 and followed that with 35 more in 2025. His arm strength is average to slightly above, giving him the flexibility to slide over to third base if needed. Overall, Lombard Jr. is a well rounded player who has been aggressively challenged by the Yankees at a young age. If he can improve his contact ability, he has the tools and athleticism to reach his ceiling as a true five tool shortstop. __- Mitch Stachnik__
### 41. Connelly Early, LHP - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 195 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 50 - (93-95 mph)
Curveball: 50 - (80-82 mph)
Slider: 60 - (86-87 mph)
Changeup: 60 - (82-84 mph)
Command: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Connelly Early was one of the biggest helium prospects in baseball last season and he flashed big time upside at the big league level as well. Early’s arsenal plays up thanks to a deceptive delivery that features a lower arm slot and plus extension. He’s a very good athlete and moves well on the mound, repeating his delivery consistently. The fastball is solid, as it sits with average velocity and ride but due to the deception and arm extension, drawing good results overall. Early mixes in a second fastball with more arm side run and sink against left handers and this one is more of a weak contact inducer than a whiff pitch. It’s always good to see a multiple fastball mix and this combination works very well for the left hander. Perhaps his best secondary is the changeup, which has nasty, arm side and downward action on it and this pitch gets a ton of chases. This is his best strikeout pitch against right handers and it should play very well at the big league level. The slider also flashes plus and Early can get this one for strikes often. It gets hit hard at times when he does leave it too far in the zone, but it’s still a solid offering overall. Early also mixes in a big curveball, primarily against right handers, and it’s a solid offering as well thanks to the downward action on it. The command overall is solid and Early puts together stretches where he flashes better than that and he really dominates when he does. Early does limit damage very well, which is a positive on the command side of things and makes it easy not to worry about long term. The deep arsenal of average or better pitches combined with the delivery and athleticism give him a lot of hope to be a durable mid rotation starter that can look even better at times. He shapes up to be a big part of a crowded 2026 Red Sox rotation for a reason and is one of the better pitching prospects in baseball. __- Grant Carver__
### 42. Alfredo Duno, C - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 235 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 60****
Risk: High
Hit: 55
Power: 70
Field: 50
Throw: 60
Run: 30
_****Scouting Report****_
Alfredo Duno had one of the best seasons we have seen in a while at the Single-A level, showing off a good approach and near top-of-the-scale power in-game. Duno is not the best athlete on a baseball field by any means, but he has plenty of ways in which he can provide value. He projects to be an average defender at the most important defensive position; he moves well back there and does a decent job of presenting strikes, but that skill will be less valuable with the Automated Ball/Strike challenge system. Duno is a decent blocker, and he has a plus arm that he uses to hold base-runners even in the Florida State League, where runners run wild on the basepaths. Duno has experimented with his pre-pitch setup but has more often ended up with a high leg kick. He makes contact with a large majority of pitches in the zone, and he also has a good understanding of the strike zone. He works deep counts and reads spin out of the hand well. He has easy plus-plus power and could project out to be a 30-homer bat at the end of the day, thanks to the tremendous mix of strength and bat speed he generates. There is a lot of developmental runway here. Still, Alfredo Duno looks like he will be more than passable as a catcher, could withstand the workload that comes with that position, and could also be one of the game's better offensive catchers. The one concern here is that the bat is outpacing the glove, which may lead to a move off catcher, but he has more than enough bat and should be a good enough defender at first base to still be a top 15 prospect in baseball. __- Rhys White__
### 43. JoJo Parker, SS - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 200 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: CPX
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 55****
Risk: High
Hit: 60
Power: 55
Field: 45
Throw: 55
Run: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
JoJo Parker was at one time ranked below his brother Jacob in draft rankings, but an unreal draft year performance saw JoJo blossom into a top 10 pick. Parker has a physical 6’2 frame with present muscle and a well-developed lower half. It’s one of the best power/hit combinations in the draft, and Parker looks to be at least above average in both areas. JoJo possesses twitchy bat speed and barrel accuracy that is hard to match in this crop of high school hitters. Defensively, he has a chance to stick at shortstop, but his skill set is likely more valuable at second base. He’s not an elite mover, but shows solid instincts and enough arm strength to man the hot corner at an average level. He does not have quite the hit tool of a JJ Wetherholt type, but if Parker reaches his ceiling, that is the type of player you could be looking at. An excellent pick from Toronto in the top 10. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 44. Chase DeLauter, OF - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 235 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 55
Power: 60
Field: 45
Throw: 60
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
DeLauter was drafted by Cleveland with the 16th pick in the 2022 draft out of James Madison, signing for a slightly underslot $3.75 million bonus. DeLauter's time in Cleveland’s farm has been rather frustrating. He’s proven himself to be a clear-cut top-100 prospect and the best pure hitter in Cleveland’s farm, but he still hasn’t cleared 60 games in his three seasons in professional baseball, and he only played 68% of his college games. This has added massive risk to DeLauter, and it’s been multiple problems all over, though DeLauter’s feet have caused the most issues. DeLauter finally made his major league debut in 2025, becoming the rare prospect to make his debut in the postseason, where he recorded a base hit and a walk in 7 plate appearances. DeLauter has a rather unique and easily identifiable swing. He uses a toe tap, and his swing is geared to demolish pitches in the middle of the zone, along with a rather short swing at times. DeLauter makes strong swing decisions, avoiding pitches out of the zone while attacking in-zone pitches at a reasonable rate. One of the highlights of the Guardians' short playoff run was the lone walk that DeLauter worked, battling back from an 0-2 count vs. Tigers Game 2 starter Casey Mize. DeLauter’s contact rates took a slight step back in 2025 from an unbelievable 2024 season in the bat-to-ball department, but it’s still an above-average 83% Z-Contact rate and 19% whiff rate. DeLauter has been immune to striking out an uncomfortable amount, and he pairs that skill with tremendous walk rates. He walked just as much as he struck out in 2025, 29 apiece. The limited sample size for DeLauter has made his homer numbers look questionable, but he possesses the ability to slug over 25 homers in over 140 major league games. Though his 111 MPH max exit velocity is pretty average for the major league level, his 107 MPH 90th EV and 53% HardHit rate would both be well above average. Hard contact is really consistent here, but his 2025 season did end up being a bit of a fight with his launch profile, which hasn’t been a problem in the past. DeLauter’s foot injuries have taken a bit of a toll on his mobility, and if placed in center field in 2026 like he was in his playoff appearances, he seems more likely to be a slightly below-average fielder, though he possesses a strong, plus arm. Run times in the past have been upwards of 29 ft/s, but he projects to be a little more of a 55-level runner. DeLauter’s overall profile appears to signal more of an above-average big leaguer, but the risk is extreme due to injuries. When on the field, the bat will always play, though how much DeLauter can stay on the field is beyond me. __- Danny Barrand__
### 45. Jamie Arnold, LHP - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 188 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: CPX
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 50 - (92-95 mph)
Cutter: 45 - (86-88 mph)
Slider: 60 - (84-87 mph)
Changeup: 50 - (84-86 mph)
Command: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Arnold was one of the most decorated college arms in the 2025 draft. The 21-year-old left-hander out of Florida State dominated the ACC for 3 seasons and had terrific outings in NCAA playoff games, the Cape Cod League, and Team USA as well. Arnold has a slender 6’1, 188 lb frame and utilizes a deceptive low arm slot that brings up some Chris Sale comparisons. He was one of the favorites to be the first overall pick heading into the 2025 season, but ended up slipping to 11th overall, where the Athletics happily selected him. Arnold's fastball averaged 93.4 MPH last season. Despite the deceptive release point, hitters did find some success against it. He gave up some damage on fastballs left over the heart of the plate, so perhaps with some improved location the numbers look better against the heater. It should still play at an average level in the big leagues and, with some added velocity, could blossom into an above-average pitch. Arnold’s sweeper is one of the best pitches in the draft. He’s had success throwing it against both LHH and RHH, and he generated a 45% whiff rate with the pitch. The changeup was another weapon for Arnold in 2025. He only threw it 9% of the time, but it actually produced his best whiff rate of any pitch at 52%. I could see a team potentially trying to replace some of the fastball usage with a cutter in an effort to shake things up a bit. Arnold has a chance to be the Athletics ace of the future. He’s a high-floor arm, in my opinion, who at worst should be an anchor in the middle of the rotation for years to come. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 46. Jett Williams, OF - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-6 WT: 178 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 50
Power: 50
Field: 55
Throw: 50
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Williams is now knocking on the door of the big leagues after getting his first extended taste of Triple-A in 2025, and his all around game will make an impact in the majors. That's what the Brewers were hoping for when acquiring him as part of the package for Freddy Peralta. He has a very small frame that plays against him and the track record of similar frames is tough, but there is still lots to like here physically. The solid athleticism and above average speed make up for the lack of impactful size both at the plate and in the field. Williams has quiet hands and a smooth set up, but he does not run even average contact rates and especially struggles against breaking stuff, which will only hurt more as he gets to the big leagues. He does have a very patient approach and avoids chasing outside of the zone, which keeps the strikeouts down and the hit tool overall looking solid. The power is a little sneaky and more than you would think given the frame, as he has flashed some high exit velocities and showed them pretty consistently in Triple-A this year. His frame may put a real ceiling on his power ever being more than average, but it’s still solid and this type of profile does not require him to be more than that. In the field, Williams plays an above average center field and is going to be even better with more reps out there. He can play both middle infield positions and center field at an average or better level, giving him a very valuable utility floor and versatility. There may not be a super high ceiling to dream on with this type of profile, but a solid hitter with above average defense at multiple premium positions is a valuable player and that is exactly what the Brewers have here. __- Grant Carver__
### 47. Cam Caminiti, LHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 205 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Fastball: 55 - (91-97 mph)
Slider: 50 - (78-83 mph)
Changeup: 55 - (83-88 mph)
Command: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Cam Caminiti is a lean, fluid-moving left-hander who operates solely from the stretch, creating uncomfortable angles with a deceptive cross-fire delivery out of a three-quarters slot. He sets up on the far-left side of the rubber, releasing from a lower-than-typical height that drifts heavily toward the left-handed batter’s box. At foot strike, his body lands significantly shifted to his arm side, further enhancing the deception. The operation is smooth, and tough for hitters to pick up. His fastball is a two-plane offering that flashes plus thanks to his outlier release traits. Sitting 92–94 deep into most starts and touching 97, the pitch plays well above its raw velocity due to angle more than shape. Should he climb into a firmer 94–97 range consistently, it has a chance to settle in as a true plus weapon. For now, Caminiti leans on his unusual cross-body release and location to generate success, showing more average control but fringy command of both his heater and his secondaries. That should improve as he gets more innings under his belt. Caminiti doesn’t generate high spin on his breaking balls, though he’s adjusted his mix. He’s largely shelved the curveball in favor of a sweeper with added lift, a pitch that can neutralize both righties and lefties with its shape as it progresses. However, eventually the change to an MLB ball might make it a more average offering, with a lifted shape that can still work for right-handed hitters. Even so, there’s reason to expect the curveball could resurface later, giving him a more traditional four-pitch look. This season, he also began experimenting with a kick-changeup, and you could see him start in the spiked grip later in starts for Augusta. It flashed encouraging tumble, though it lacked zone consistency and didn’t create many whiffs or chases in or out of the zone. There are the foundations here for a legitimate four-pitch mix: a fastball with rare horizontal release characteristics, a sweeper that neutralizes both sides, a shelved but projectable curveball, and the early development of a changeup with movement potential. If Caminiti can tighten his command to more average levels while holding firm velocity in the mid-90s, the upside grows considerably. Currently, he projects as a backend starter. Still, the combination of fluid mechanics, deception, and developmental runway in his curveball and changeup offers a higher ceiling if he continues to progress. __- Brandon Tew__
### 48. Kaelen Culpepper, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 185 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 50
Field: 50
Throw: 60
Run: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Kaelen Culpepper was one of the most consistent players in all of college baseball, starting every season at Kansas State, and he has carried that consistency into pro ball. The Twins liked what they saw and selected Culpepper 21st overall in the 2024 draft, signing him to a $3.9 million bonus. Culpepper is a well-rounded player with no tool grading below average, though he lacks the single standout tool typically seen in the very top prospects in baseball. He is an above average hitter, slashing .289/.375/.469 between High-A and Double-A in 2025. The underlying metrics at Double-A further highlight his offensive promise, as he posted an 84.9 percent Z-Contact rate, a .364 wOBA, and an 18.7 percent strikeout rate, all of which are considered above average. Culpepper’s power grades as average and is driven primarily by pull-side pop. In his first full professional season, he hit 20 home runs and recorded a reported max exit velocity of 110.3 mph. He also shows average to slightly above average speed, which he put on display by stealing 25 bases. He was one of just eight minor league players to reach the 20 home run and 25 stolen base threshold this season. Defensively, Culpepper features sure hands and plus arm strength, though he lacks the range of elite shortstops. His arm strength would allow for an eventual move to third base, but his overall value is significantly higher if he can remain at a premium defensive position, which he has a legitimate chance to do. A future keystone combination of Culpepper and Luke Keaschall is something Twins fans should be excited about. __- Mitch Stachnik__
### 49. Brody Hopkins, RHP - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 200 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 60 - (94-97 T99 mph)
Cutter: 55 - (89-92 mph)
Curveball: 60 - (84-88 mph)
Slider: 60 - (85-88 mph)
Changeup: 45 - (88-91 mph)
Command: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
Brody Hopkins is a massive right-hander with eye-catching breaking ball shapes and significant velocity. He hasn’t been pitching full-time for long and is still scratching the surface of his upside. The delivery is simple with a sidestep-and-go operation into the drift, landing heel-to-toe with a slightly open front foot. He stays direct down the mound and throws from a three-quarters release out of a long arm swing. He lit up Double-A for stretches with 25 starts and 116 innings in 2025 after throwing 115 in 2024. The four-seam fastball flashes plus with its shape, and there’s room for added juice to match the profile better, potentially settling more consistently in the 96-99 mph range. Hopkins isn’t afraid to challenge hitters, but he doesn’t live in the zone enough to consistently leverage his secondaries. There’s also a two-seamer mixed in to work counts as well. Overall, command is fringy to average, and he still looks like a pitcher who may end up slightly sub-par in that area, though the athleticism suggests it could click soon. The breaking balls are gaudy. Hopkins can really spin it, creating significant movement while holding firm velocity. The sweeper is a plus pitch in the high-80s, bending away from right-handed hitters for awkward swings and misses, even though he doesn’t feature it heavily. The hard cutter is his go-to strike pitch when the fastball isn’t there, sitting a tick higher in velocity with enough movement to miss barrels and play with some platoon neutrality. His curveball is a big death ball shape, thrown 84-88 mph with depth and bite, and it generates the most whiffs in the arsenal. Getting ahead in counts to be able to throw it is key. The changeup trails the rest of the mix, but with his arm speed, there’s a path to an average offering. Even the current fringy version can function as a wrinkle off his glove-side shapes. Hopkins looks like a mid-rotation arm right now, with a bursting upside driven by athleticism and plus breaking balls. There's still risk he doesn't find the zone enough, but if he can use the fastball or cutter early to reach those secondaries, it will raise the profile to another tier. He should stick in a big-league rotation for Tampa in the near future with the trajectory he’s on. __- Brandon Tew__
### 50. Jonah Tong, RHP - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 180 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 55****
Risk: High
Fastball: 60 - (92-96 T99 mph)
Curveball: 45 - (75-80 mph)
Slider: 50 - (85-90 mph)
Changeup: 60 - (85-90 mph)
Command: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
As a fan of funk and outlier release traits, Tong is an oddity — a lighthouse shining over a sea of pitchers searching for uniqueness. He combines a sub–six-foot release height with an over-the-top arm slot, a rare pairing. Modeled after Tim Lincecum, Tong’s delivery carries echoes of The Freak’s athleticism. After a small forward step, he sinks deep into leg lift and heavy counter-rotation before driving down the mound into a cross-body landing with a very open front foot. A high glove arm leads into a massive trunk tilt and sharp head whack — where he and Lincecum differ most. At release, Tong’s head snaps to first and then skyward as his arm climbs to that exaggerated over the top slot. All the movement raises questions about his fringy command and durability. Still, Tong’s talent has propelled him quickly through the Mets’ system to a major-league debut and an overall impressive season, where he dominated at each stop in the minors. Though roughed up in his 18⅔-inning MLB cameo (7.71 ERA), the experience should serve him well as he refines his arsenal. His high-carry fastball, thrown from that rare over-the-top but low release height, is built to miss bats up in the zone. The next step is commanding it in-zone while continuing to develop his signature Vulcan changeup — a firm, deceptive pitch with below-average drop but above-average velocity that misses barrels but is also in the zone a decent amount. Tong’s slider has evolved from a cutter shape to a slightly depthier version. The Mets' pitching development might aim to eventually split it into two: a harder cutter for lefties and a slider for righties. Also, just refining his current shape and squeezing as much velocity out of the pitch could be a pathway as well. He’ll also twirl a fringe-average curveball with serious depth and velocity separation as a chase pitch late in counts or an “out-of-the-sky” strike-getter early in counts. With a plus fastball–changeup combo, cross-body deception, and rare release metrics, Tong’s arsenal can be deadly when in sync, and the fastball is humming and located well. Command and durability remain focal points, but if he finds the zone more consistently and in better spots and tightens his glove-side shapes, he could reach a No. 3 starter with potential flashes of No. 2 upside — an unconventional arm as a bright beacon of potential. __- Brandon Tew__
### 51. Dylan Beavers, OF - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 206 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 45
Field: 50
Throw: 50
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Drafted 33rd overall, the first pick in the competitive balance round A, signing for a $2.2M bonus out of Cal in 2022, Dylan Beavers showcased an especially advanced batters eye in his debut MLB stint, posting a 19% BB% almost patient to a fault, putting up a 37.1% Swing% and a 57.1% Z-Swing%. Beavers displayed great bat to ball skills with a minimal 7.6 SwStr% in his time with the Orioles, though he had a K issue in his rookie season putting up a 26.3% K% which will drop as he gets more familiar with big league arms. Sporting a quiet load with a small leg kick, Beavers has a unique short choppy level swing with with above average bat speed, going almost exclusively pull side or up the middle with a 16% oppo rate on batted balls and an astonishing 26.7% pull air rate. Facing a slight pull shift, Beavers could benefit from incorporating a more opposite field approach to his game allowing him to become a more complete hitter. Defensively, he splits time in both corner outfield spots taking sound routes to the ball and showing off good closing speed with his above average run grade, an overall sound defender at either spot in the outfield. Beavers looks to break spring training with the big league club in this upcoming season, competing for a starting job at either corner outfield spot. __- Nate Jones__
### 52. Zyhir Hope, OF - 60 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-10 WT: 230 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 60****
Risk: High
Hit: 50
Power: 70
Field: 45
Throw: 55
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
The Dodgers are not only masters on the field but also in trades. They acquired Zhyir Hope and Jackson Ferris from the Cubs in exchange for Michael Busch. Hope was drafted out of high school in the 11th round of the 2023 draft, 326th overall, and signed for a $400,000 bonus. Built like a linebacker, Hope is strong and compact in the box. His physicality, paired with a compact leg kick and aggressive hip rotation, allows him to generate elite raw power. A 470 foot home run in the 2024 Arizona Fall League opened eyes to his future potential. When the Cubs traded him to the Dodgers, Hope was better known for his speed. That tool has not vanished, as he swiped 27 bags this season, but his profile has shifted more toward power. He is not the smoothest defender, though his arm strength and speed are better than expected, making left field his most likely long-term home. His bat, however, should more than compensate for the modest defensive value. One concern in Hope’s profile is the swing and miss. A 34.1 percent whiff rate and 143 strikeouts in 458 plate appearances, good for a 31.3 percent strikeout rate, raise some red flags, especially for a bat-first corner outfielder. Still, it is not unheard of for players with similar contact issues to succeed. Riley Greene, for example, struck out 201 times in 2025, leading the American League in total strikeouts, yet still hit 36 home runs and drove in 111 runs while slashing .258/.313/.493 across 157 games. Greene’s power production ranked among the league leaders and earned him a Silver Slugger award despite the strikeout struggles. The Dodgers would gladly take a similar trajectory for Hope as a power-hitting left fielder. Hope got a taste of Double-A ball alongside Josue De Paula and, in a short six-game sample, adjusted well, hitting .316. __- Mitch Stachnik__
### 53. Franklin Arias, SS - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-11 WT: 170 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 60
Power: 40
Field: 60
Throw: 55
Run: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
Signed in the 2023 IFA period out of Venezuela for a $525,000 bonus, Franklin Arias is the top hitting prospect in the Red Sox system, a primary SS with an occasional start at 2B. Starting the season in Low-A Salem, Arias climbed his way up to AA Portland before turning 20. The young SS swings from the right side with a bat waggle before and during his minimal hand load, a split stance, and a high, deliberate leg kick as the pitcher lifts his lead leg used to time up his swing. The most impressive of Arias' tools is his plus hit tool, which may be one of the best hit tools in all of MiLB, frequently putting bat to ball on his swing decisions, posting numbers an array of impressive numbers such as a 94% Z-Contact rate, 5.3% SwStr rate and 10.1% K rate, all of which showcasing his incredibly polished bat to ball skills, and his ability to limit whiffs which will allow him to flourish as a hitter as he makes his way towards playing at Fenway. Aside from his hit tool, Arias currently boasts a below average power tool that has room for improvement as he adds muscle to his thin 5'11" 170lb frame, tapping into glimmer of pop that he has showcased thus far in his minor league career. As for his swing profile, Arias currently has a pretty level swing plane with an approach that utilizes his bat speed to spray line drives to all fields, rather than lift the ball for HRs, though it leads to more ground balls than desired, with almost 50% of his batted balls being profiled as such-one of the few improvements he must make to his swing profile in the coming season. This past season he saw a dip in his speed, evident in the increase in his home to first time, as well as his disparity in year-to-year stolen bases, going from 35/41 to 12/21 on SB attempts in 24/25. Despite his lack of speed, Arias has shown great range at SS, paired with his above average arm he is capable of turning just about any ball hit in his direction into an out. A plus defender, Arias makes great picks at SS, fielding his position with ease, gliding to his spot and showcasing soft hands to cleanly field any ball he can range over to, before firing a dart across the diamond. With the combo of his hit and field tool, Arias projects to be an everyday player at the SS position, though his limited power tool and ground ball issue hold him back from taking the next step as a player. __- Nate Jones__
### 54. Mike Sirota, OF - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 187 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 50
Field: 55
Throw: 55
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
In the summer of 2023, scouts viewed Mike Sirota as a potential top-10 overall pick in the 2024 draft. After a downturn in production, he slid to the third round, where the Reds selected him 87th overall. The Dodgers once again turned a roster crunch into prospect value, moving Gavin Lux for Sirota and a Competitive Balance Round A pick, which became Charles Davalan in the 2025 draft. In his first taste of professional baseball, Sirota looked like someone who should have gone much earlier and a clear steal for the Dodgers. Although his season ended on July 6 with a knee injury, he did more than enough to excite evaluators about his long-term potential. Across 216 plate appearances between Low-A and High-A, Sirota slashed .333/.452/.616, good for a 1.089 OPS. His 106.5 mph 90th-percentile exit velocity highlighted the impact he generated while still maintaining elite on-base skills. Swinging from the right side, Sirota uses an upright stance and consistently finds the barrel. Defensively, he can handle center field thanks to plus speed, an above-average arm, and above-average fielding. His potential to develop into a true five-tool player places him firmly in the conversation with Eduardo Quintero, Josue De Paula, and Zyhir Hope for the title of top hitting prospect in the Dodgers’ farm system. __- Mitch Stachnik__
### 55. Moisés Ballesteros, C - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-7 WT: 230 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 60
Power: 50
Field: 40
Throw: 55
Run: 30
_****Scouting Report****_
There is little doubt behind the hitting ability in Moisés Ballesteros. His setup and operation at the plate is smooth and has very little movement with his hands. He ditched a toe tap for a leg kick. His bat to ball skills are the engine that runs his impressive offensive skillset, but he provides plenty of pop despite is stature. It's an abnormal build for a prospect, listed at 5'8", 195 pounds. He did nothing but hit at Triple-A, and showed the same abilities in his limited MLB exposure in 2025. Ballesteros knows the zone well and has excellent bat to ball skills. This allows him to draw walks and keep his strikeout rate down. He's adept at using all fields, and is hat his best when hitting line drives. If there is any blemish on his hit tool, it's an uptick in groundballs since joining the higher levels, MLB stint included. Defensively there is still some left to be desired, which puts a question mark on his future behind the dish. With the Cubs he played catcher only once, playing first base for nearly as many innings. A large majority of the time, Ballesteros was used as a DH. The emergence of Carson Kelly and the existence of Miguel Amaya might be what pushes Ballesteros off the position. His bat is good enough to be in Chicago, though if last season is any indication he will be largely used more as a hitter than a catcher. Either way, his bat will get him in the lineup and he has the skills to be a middle of the lineup bat. __- Trevor Hooth__
### 56. Cooper Pratt, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 206 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Hit: 50
Power: 45
Field: 55
Throw: 60
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Cooper Pratt entered pro ball as one of the larger high school shortstops in his class, profiling more as a bat first player than a polished defender. The Brewers selected him in the sixth round of the 2023 draft (182 overall) and signed him for 1.35 million dollars which is near second round value. In his first full season in the organization, Pratt quickly climbed prospect lists, slashing .277/.362/.406 across Low-A and High-A. What became most intriguing, however, was the transformation of the 6 foot 4 inch 206 pound Pratt into a plus defender at shortstop. He now grades as above average in all facets of defense, and his plus arm helps him erase the occasional mistake. With Pratt already spending a full season in Double-A during 2025, he appears positioned to get the first opportunity to claim the Brewers future shortstop job ahead of Jesus Made, one of the top prospects in all of baseball. Pratt will likely open the 2026 season in Triple-A with a realistic chance to earn a late season call up. Either way, one of Pratt or Made sliding to third base is a good problem for Milwaukee to have. At the plate, Pratt has not yet grown into the power many projected out of high school, but he has shown a solid hit tool. His aggressive assignments may partially explain the modest offensive production. He does a good job limiting whiffs, though he still struggles to handle right handed sweepers and sliders. With a clean swing, physical projection remaining, and being only twenty one years old, there is still time for the power to develop. Overall, Pratt is one of the best prospects in a loaded Brewer farm system and already possesses the defensive ability of a major league shortstop, but further gains at the plate will determine how close he comes to reaching his full potential. He has the frame for above average power from the left side of the infield, though he has not fully tapped into it yet. __- Mitch Stachnik__
### 57. Dax Kilby, SS - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 190 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 55****
Risk: High
Hit: 60
Power: 55
Field: 50
Throw: 50
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
Despite being the 39th pick in last year's draft, Georgia prepster Dax Kilby was probably the single biggest riser from the class after his pro debut. Kilby has an incredibly long and wiry 6’2, 190 lb frame right now. He still physically looks the part of a teenager but is ultraprojectable. With time, it’s easy to envision him tacking on some serious muscle and blending into an above average power hitter. Over his 18 pro games played so far, Kilby has displayed true 5-tool potential. He ran a zone-contact rate near 90%, walked more than he struck out, and produced a 109 max EV while throwing in 16 stolen bases as well. Those are ridiculous numbers for a teenager playing in Single-A. Kilby displayed excellent contact skills throughout his high school career but to see the power output this early on is incredibly promising. The strong exit velocities Kilby has already shown before he has reached his physical peak give me reason to believe he can develop into a 20+ home run bat. He should stick on the left side of the infield defensively and is a capable defender at shortstop. The arm should be strong enough to play essentially any position on the field if he becomes a utility type player down the road. Kilby has an elite blend of contact skills, power potential, and athleticism. There's plenty of reason to believe he can be a 20 home run 25+ steal player in his prime. There is a strong argument to be made Kilby is already the Yankees' top prospect, and if he keeps it up he’s likely a top 30 prospect in the sport a year from now. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 58. Joe Mack, C - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 215 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 40
Power: 55
Field: 55
Throw: 55
Run: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
Joe Mack is ready to be a major leaguer. It was interesting the Marlins decided not to call him up or send him to the Arizona Fall League. It should be commended by the Marlins and Joe Mack himself that he has made it to this point because the riskiest demographic in the MLB draft is high school catchers. Joe Mack is a well-built catcher who has the frame to withstand the bumps and bruises that come along with catching. Mack's calling card is his above-average glove and good arm behind the plate. He is a willing and able blocker and has shown himself in his professional career to be a good presenter of strikes. How much value that will carry with the ABS challenge system coming will soon be determined, but he helps out his pitchers. He fits all the intangibles you want from a lead catcher; he communicates with the pitcher, he backs up plays at first base, and is the leader on defense. He will have a long career even if the bat never fully gets to where we think it will. The big red flag in Mack's game is a whiff, and specifically a whiff against off-speed pitches, and that limits the hit tool when pitchers can just try to avoid throwing fastballs at you. Mack has a lift-and-pull approach, and his damage is almost exclusively done to the pull side. There are issues with his approach and his swing tendencies as he has an issue with swinging over a lot of breaking balls. There is above-average game power here, which helps the profile. The outcomes for Mack are solely going to be determined by how much of his swing and miss against breaking balls he can rein in. If he doesn't improve in this department, there is a chance he just becomes a glove-first starter, but if he takes a step forward, there is an outcome here where Joe Mack becomes one of the game's better two-way catchers. It all comes down to him tightening up his swing decisions and being less prone to whiffing against secondary offerings at the highest level. __- Rhys White__
### 59. Joshua Baez, OF - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 210 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Hit: 50
Power: 60
Field: 50
Throw: 55
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Shoutout to your friend and mine, Lucas Morel, because if you think you are the highest on Joshua Baez, he is even higher and decidedly so. I was not the biggest Joshua Baez fan, so much so that I don't remember even bothering to assign him a report because he has been around since 2021 when he was a second-round selection, and I just didn't see it. It was a 22.5% infield fly-ball rate, but the raw ingredients were there as he was pulling batted balls and hitting them in the air. He made a slight mechanical change to his swing; he is more upright pre-pitch, and he has really flattened out the bat path. This has resulted in everything playing up. There is more contact, and the power is displaying itself well in-game. He still has the slight toe-tap, and that provides a solid timing mechanism. Baez has also become more selective, and that has resulted in fewer whiffs. Baez now comfortably projects out as a potential middle-of-the-order type bat with more than enough hit tool to tap into the power. The Cardinals last year were having him hit ninth in the order and having him play left field, which shows you what they thought of him. Now he is playing right field and hitting in the middle of the order. In right field, Baez makes all the routine plays; he handles slicing batted balls well enough and has a decent amount of range. They have even tried him out in center field, where he doesn't have the range, but he does an admirable job out there because of his speed. Baez is back from prospect purgatory and now looks to be a 50 OFP prospect, who has the potential to be a 20/20 type hitter, and looks to be making good on the upside that many in the draft community saw with him back when he was a prepster in 2021. __- Rhys White__
### 60. Aiva Arquette, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-5 WT: 220 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Hit: 50
Power: 60
Field: 50
Throw: 55
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Aiva Arquette was one of the more interesting top-of-the-draft-class bats to come out in a while. There is still plenty of physical projection left if he is going to move over to the hot corner. He is a solid defender at shortstop but may have to move over to third base as he adds more muscle to his frame and starts to slow down. Aiva Arquette is looking to get out in front of batted balls. There is a pretty clear tendency for him to get out in front of pitches to take them to his pull side. He has enough plate coverage and shows enough barrel manipulation to poke balls the other way, even with a pretty noticeable uppercut on his swing. Arquette has a lot of rotational strength that allows him to generate plus bat speed, and with some loft in his swing, there is the ability for plus power on contact. He does have a slight tendency to hit balls on the ground, which tends to happen with a lot of lift and pull guys before they start to lift on a more consistent basis. So there is some hope here that the Marlins have ironed out his bat path and made it more consistent, and that would allow him to cut down on the ground balls. He doesn’t strike out at an alarming rate, and he shows a solid understanding of the strike zone, but I do fear that premium velocity up in the zone will cause him some problems, especially with the bat path being steep. He is a good athlete right now and can make all the routine plays at shortstop and has more than good enough of an arm that if he has to move over to third, he profiles well over there. Arquette still has a few levels he could jump. The early returns on him in pro ball were much of the same with him at Oregon State. If the hit tool takes a step forward in this organization, the upside is significantly higher, but there is a floor here of a decent regular because he is a decent defender on the left side of the infield with presumably more power coming thanks to pro instruction. __- Rhys White__
### 61. Arjun Nimmala, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 215 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Hit: 45
Power: 55
Field: 55
Throw: 55
Run: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
The 2023 1st round pick is starting to make strides at the next level as he posted a .224/.313/.694 OPS backed with 13 home runs and 17 stolen bases in 2025. Nimmala has had his struggles throughout his time in the pros, but this is still a profile to be on the lookout for thanks to his speed, sneaky pop, and defensive upside. Standing at 6-1, 190-pounds, Nimmala posseses a skinny lean frame with added strength. Nimmala has a smooth swing that favors middle-middle leverage. He stays upright throughout his swing process with quiet fluid motions allowing him to work downhill at the point of contact. Nimmala shows improving feel for the strike zone, flashing a more patient approach that has allowed his on-base skills to tick up despite the low batting average. There is still swing-and-miss in the profile—particularly against velocity up in the zone—but the bat speed and leverage give him a chance to grow into average or better power as he continues to add strength. His ability to impact the ball to the pull side while maintaining carry to the gaps hints at future extra-base damage as the hit tool matures. Defensively, Nimmala’s athleticism stands out. He moves well laterally with quick first-step reactions and soft hands, giving him a strong chance to remain at shortstop long term. The arm plays comfortably on the left side of the infield, and his instincts continue to sharpen. On the bases he presents plus speed, allowing him to be a potential 20-20 player. Overall, Nimmala remains a high-variance prospect, but the blend of athleticism, power potential, and defensive value keeps his ceiling intriguing as he climbs the ladder. __- Gabriel Estevez__
### 62. Carson Williams, SS - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 180 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 30
Power: 60
Field: 60
Throw: 70
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
2025 felt like a tipping point for the hitting profile of Carson Williams. At just 22, Williams started the season in Triple-A Durham, and he struggled pretty mightily across the board in similar, but more heightened ways than before. Williams stands open, and a short, fluid leg kick squares him up to get into his load. Williams wants to get to his pull-side lift by any means necessary. It continues to be about how he goes about getting there. Williams continues to be a handful when evaluating. On the one hand, 30+% strikeout, whiff, and chase rates and 24.5% zone whiff rates in Triple-A is deeply worrisome, but on the other hand, he still got to his power. Williams possesses plus power with good bat speed, and he posted 28 home runs across Triple-A and MLB with nearly half of his hits in 2025 going for extra bases. He also did so by successfully lifting the ball, posting a 20.3% air-pull rate for Durham, per Statcast. At the MLB level, however, that was not the case. Breaking pitches give Williams fits. He ran a 60% whiff rate in Triple-A against sweepers, and with Tampa Bay, he swung and missed at over 50% of the breaking pitches he offered at, and over 55% against RHP. Despite this, Williams' defensive ability at shortstop is what keeps him both at such a high outlook and away from the extreme risk within this profile. He is a plus defender, possessing capable lateral quickness and good hands that he combines with a double-plus arm at the premium defensive position in the infield. The power/speed/defense combo will both keep him on the field and make him a quality regular for any team, but his hit tool leaves a lot of meat on the bone here. The optimistic outlook here is that Williams is still 22, and the hit tool trends upward a tick as he figures out his issues with spin while getting everyday major league reps, creating a very valuable player, or he continues to wade in the deep end of extreme three-true-outcome status where he currently resides, still maintaining value derived from the power potential, plus defense, and 20+ steal ability, but never fully realizes the full potential. __- Matt Seese__
### 63. Caden Scarborough, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-5 WT: 180 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Fastball: 60 - (93-95 T97 mph)
Slider: 60 - (80-84 mph)
Splitter: 50 - (85-88 mph)
Command: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Caden Scarborough is a fun arm in the Rangers system, a skinny, lanky right-hander with real upside. After a disastrous, albeit brief, 10-inning start to his pro career in 2024. An impressive 2025, mainly pitching in Low-A Hickory as a 20-year-old, created helium for him. Before a three-start, 13-inning stint in High-A to end his 2025 season. A 2.45 ERA over 88 innings marked a significant step forward. Scarborough has some funky-looking elements in his delivery, but he’s able to sync up the moving parts with whippy actions. A stretch-only pitcher, he features a huge leg lift to his chest, straightens his lead leg as he rides the slope, and lands with a heavy foot stomp. His hand break occurs near his chest and features both arms in pronated positions with the hands pointing down. The arm can be a tad late at times, but the overall looseness and flowing nature of the arm swing, paired with real speed, should help him find average command in the long run as he logs more innings. He features two fastballs. The four-seam is a rising runner from a low three-quarters slot and low release height, sitting in the mid-90s and touching more. With added physicality, there’s room for a small velocity bump, and the pitch projects as plus. He also mixes in a sinker to right-handed hitters, and there should be enough there to keep it in the mix moving forward. The sweeper is also plus with some manipulation, as he can create more downward tilt and push it into a big slurve at times. Based on the velocity separation between his fastball and sweeper, along with his arm swing, he profiles as a low-slot pronator, achieving a larger shape while maintaining feel to zone the pitch. If the Rangers keep him on a starter’s track, there are additional offerings left in the holster. A shorter slider should be an easy hurdle given his movements. He has also introduced a splitter, which hasn’t seen much use yet but has visual appeal, and as he progresses, its refinement and usability will push his profile. There’s a mid-rotation path here, and it’s exciting; Scarborough has continued breakout potential in 2026. If he ultimately shifts to relief, the fastball-sweeper combination should play in high-leverage roles if the command backs up, which is a nice floor. __- Brandon Tew__
### 64. Emil Morales, SS - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 185 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 55
Power: 60
Field: 45
Throw: 50
Run: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
At just 18-years-old in 2024 Emil Morales did nothing but impress on the Complex and following his promotion to Single-A. He has room to grow on his 6'3 frame, too, which will further some of his already existing abilities. Morales starts straight up with a slight bend in his knees, bat resting on his shoulder. A leg lift load mechanism starts his swing process, where he flicks the barrel right into the launch position. Lauded for his natural strength and raw power, Morales can drive the ball with authority to all fields. This power should only increase as he fills out his frame. He's already showing homerun pop to all fields. Morales is already showing some ingredients of an above average hit tool, but this is the tool that will ultimately drive his ceiling. At present Morales can make mid-pitch adjustments with his hands and drive the ball the other way when it's pitched there. This comes with good barrel accuracy. However, he can get aggressive in his swing decisions which leads to some chasing and whiffs. Defensively there is more room to grow. He may eventually move off of shortstop due to his size, winding up at either third base or in the outfield. Morales moves pretty well right now, but that can change as his frame fills out which may effect his ultimate defensive home. Those questions will have to be answered in time. He's a bat-first prospect who will have to hit enough regardless of his defensive position. Morales shows all the skills to be able to do just that, and looks the part of a masher with good, albeit very much developing plate skills. __- Trevor Hooth__
### 65. Kyson Witherspoon, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 206 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: CPX
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 55 - (95-99 mph)
Cutter: 50 - (86-91 mph)
Curveball: 55 - (78-81 mph)
Slider: 45 - (81-85 mph)
Changeup: 40 - (87-91 mph)
Command: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
The Red Sox have made it a priority to develop pitching, and the organizational depth got even stronger with the selection of RHP Kyson Witherspoon in the first round last summer. Witherspoon is an incredibly athletic mover on the mound. He has a whippy delivery that features top-of-the-scale arm speed. Witherspoon has a deep arsenal that is highlighted by a mid-upper 90’s fastball. He averaged over 96 MPH on the heater last year and consistently turned in 20+ inches of vertical break. He will also utilize a hard cutter to his advantage, and it should translate as a strong out/ground ball pitch at the next level. Despite only throwing it 10% of the time last year at Oklahoma, Witherspoon's curveball flashes as an above average pitch. He produced a 54% whiff rate on it and displayed strong feel at times. Witherspoon will also utilize a slider and a changeup. It’s a deep mix that should keep hitters guessing what's coming next. When the Red Sox draft a pitcher, they usually have a very specific plan on how to maximize their skillset. I fully expect Witherspoon to develop into a starter, and there is SP2 upside here. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 66. Theo Gillen, OF - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 195 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 55
Field: 55
Throw: 45
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
It was a good first full pro season for Theo Gillen, who has a lot of physical tools and a pretty well rounded game overall for a young 20 year old. Gillen has started to add strength since his draft date, but the frame still has more room for impact to project on. He has a smooth, quiet left handed stroke with good bat control that he uses to his advantage. The hit tool is above average, as Gillen has long performed well with contact rates and also has a great eye for the zone. He can be a bit too passive at times and a little more aggression in the approach may be needed eventually, but a hitter at this age with an advanced eye and good bat to ball skills is impressive. On top of that, Gillen flashes above average power that he would be able to get to more if he does add on some more size. The approach may always lean towards patience and making contact, but there is potential for above average game power here that raises the ceiling a good bit. In the field, Gillen uses his plus foot speed to play a good center field and with more experience there, he projects as a plus. He’s still relatively new to the position, as he was originally a shortstop, but he has all of the physical tools to be an impact center fielder. That foot speed helps him on the bases too, where he is a real threat and stole 36 bags last season in Single-A. This is an intriguing combination of both ceiling and floor due to the fact that the hit tool/discipline are both so good and he plays a premium position, as well as the raw power and projection in the frame. Gillen is already high on prospect lists and with another good season in 2026, he could be one of the bigger helium rises in the minors. __- Grant Carver__
### 67. Jaxon Wiggins, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-6 WT: 220 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Fastball: 60 - (94-98 T101 mph)
Curveball: 45 - (79-84 mph)
Slider: 60 - (85-90 mph)
Changeup: 55 - (85-91 mph)
Command: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Jaxon Wiggins is a big-framed right-hander with an equally big fastball — a plus to flashing double-plus four-seamer with a firm two-plane shape that continued to sharpen as the 2025 season progressed. The pitch looks explosive out of hand, carrying well above average for its 96–98 mph velocity and touching triple digits at peak. Generating around 17 inches of induced vertical break from a 6.5-foot release height and a high three-quarters slot, the fastball rides through the top of the zone with late life, projecting as a platoon-neutral weapon that misses bats in and above the zone. Working from a modified stretch, Wiggins steps forward with his left foot to build momentum into a chest-high leg lift, pairing it with a rhythmic glove tap before a hand break. The delivery is compact and straightforward, given his long frame, though there’s still a lot to sync up. Strike throwing remains inconsistent, with present control and command trending below average, but he’s begun to throw more competitive strikes as he settles into his size and timing. Given his ease of operation and athleticism, there’s reason to project fringe-average to solid command in time. His primary secondary is a hard slider, bordering on a cutter in velocity and shape, with some lift, a gyro that misses right-handed bats and can be backdoored or over the plate to lefties. It’s another potential plus offering that complements the fastball’s shape and plane. Wiggins will also mix a big curveball with true topspin depth and a firm changeup that dips beneath barrels, both of which have shown incremental improvement in shape and velocity. With the ABS challenge system coming, the ability to generate whiffs in the zone will be critical for pitchers like Wiggins, who still rely more on stuff than precision. Still, his arsenal looks every bit like a whiff generator. Health remains the major variable — he’s already undergone Tommy John surgery in his draft year and remains light on professional innings. The Cubs managed his workload carefully in 2025, with him finishing Triple-A Iowa, but if he continues to throw strikes and stay healthy, Wiggins projects as a potential mid-rotation arm with upside. Still, he’s realistically a No. 4 starter with an impact fastball and bat-missing offerings the Cubs could look to have pitching on the North Side by mid-2026. __- Brandon Tew__
### 68. Elmer Rodriguez, LHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 180 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 55 - (93-96 (98T) mph)
Curveball: 50 - (79-80 mph)
Slider: 60 - (85-86 mph)
Splitter: 50 - (88-89 mph)
Command: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
In 2025, there was only one pitcher who finished the season with the lowest FIP amongst Milb pitchers, and his name was Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz. Posting a 2.58 ERA and 176 strikeouts through 150.IP, Rodriguez provides serious upside in an organization that is starting to make a name for themselves when it comes to developing pitching. Rodriguez features an athletic crossfire delivery with long, over the top 3/4 arm action that dazzles around the zone with plus offerings. His fastball sits around 93-96 and topped 98 mph, featuring tight arm-side ride and carry towards the top. His slider may be his best off-speed offering as it features tons of horizontal dip with sweeping shape that generates plenty swing and miss. The splitter does a great job staying below the numbers with low quadrant tumble, though Rodriguez tends to leave it up in mistake zones. his curveball has 12-6 action with low, tight break in the zone. Biggest weakness in the profile is command with off speed offerings and tends to be behind in counts. The most exciting part of his profile is his ability to generate whiff with offerings that are only going to get better over time. His smooth sailing wind-up is deceptive and his arm action creates tight spin. Rodriguez is a high upside future starter that has great value the Yanks can use to move at the deadline or one day be a part of their rotation. __- Gabriel Estevez__
### 69. Ethan Holliday, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 210 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 45
Power: 60
Field: 50
Throw: 55
Run: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Ethan Holliday was the most famous person in the 2025 draft and the Colorado Rockies couldn't pass up the opportunity to bring another Holliday to the Mile High City. The brother of Jackson and son of Matt Holliday, Ethan is looking like a potential middle-of-the-order bat if he can get his swing into a better spot. It's a long swing that starts with the bat over his head, and it takes a second for him to get the barrel into a spot where he can make consistent contact as his swing is currently constructed. Everything belt-high he has a real chance to deposit into the outfield, but he has issues with getting the bat path straightened out to even spoil high fastballs, and Single-A pitchers keyed in on that. There was some alarming whiff, even for someone who wasn't viewed as anything more than an average contact hitter coming into the draft. The power is clear and obvious to see, I watched him go straight-away dead-center in Rancho Cucamonga's ballpark which is something I have only seen a half-dozen times. He has not optimized to lift and pull yet, but the power is clearly here to be a perennial 30-homer bat if he can make enough contact. Holliday projects out as an average defender at third base who can make all the requisite plays. His arm is above-average which will help him when he does slow down to still be able to get the out at first. Ethan Holliday is a risky prospect, and maybe just maybe the Rockies can get him to make enough contact to someday be able to let that power play in games. Maybe just maybe he can touch home plate. __- Rhys White__
### 70. Brandon Sproat, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 200 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 50 - (93-97 T99 mph)
Curveball: 50 - (78-82 mph)
Slider: 55 - (86-90 mph)
Changeup: 60 - (88-91 mph)
Command: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
When the Brewers sent Freddy Peralta to the Mets, they acquired a pair of top 100 prospects including Brandon Sproat. He had a very up and down 2025, but it seems as though he found the correct way forward to find future success. Sproat operates from a three-quarters arm angle and boasts a prototypical power pitcher profile. Towards the end of June after enduring a few months of a frustrating inability to miss bats, he re-tooled his arsenal, and he has found great success in doing so. Prior to the adjustments, Sproat was struggling all around. From finding swing-and-miss out of the zone to walking batters at an 11% clip, his continued struggle in Triple-A appeared to carry over from last season. So, what changed? Before he tweaked his arsenal and gameplan, Sproat was struggling to find synergy between his 4-seamer, sinker, and changeup. His fastball had been getting crushed as its poor shape and overall straightness was simply not missing bats in Triple-A, and his sinker and changeup were bleeding together against left-handed hitters due to the sinker being overused, causing his changeup to lose its ability to deceive. What Sproat has done is essentially figure out how to use his offerings to attack handedness, utilizing his stuff more fluidly. Over the final couple months leading to his promotion, Sproat attacked right-handed batters by throwing his 4-seamer more by nearly 10% while using his sinker earlier in counts on the inner third to induce weak contact in early counts. Sproat's sinker generates a great deal of chase because he gets RHH to expand along the inner third as he primarily seeks to attack under their wrists along the shadow of the zone. Sproat's fastball usage is still too high overall against RHH, and his sinker plays well with his sweeper. Sproat's release helps his sweeper generate more of a frisbee movement as it gets over 3 inches more induced vertical break than the average sweeper and a little over an inch more in horizontal break. Its movement profile pairs with his sinker against RHH rather well, and after he made these tweaks, the sweeper became his most dominant strikeout pitch, running a 58% whiff rate to RHH in 2-strike counts. Against left-handed bats, Sproat's sinker rate was halved, and his changeup rate grew to nearly 25%. He now attacks lefties with heavy 4-seam/changeup splits. The changeup is his difference maker, essentially making his 4-seam work. Sproat is able to more effectively use his fastball despite its shape against LHH because batters have to be honest about the power changeup, otherwise they'll almost never touch it. Rounding out his arsenal against lefties comes Sproat's curveball. His curve has been the pitch that's seen the most growth solely through confidence. The movement on his curveball is great, and he's now found it to be more than just a strike stealer early in counts; he can now use it as a backdoor late-count equalizer, using its great horizontal profile to start well outside and leak back into the outer third and freeze batters. __- Matt Seese__
### 71. Jarlin Susana, RHP - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-6 WT: 235 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 55****
Risk: High
Fastball: 70 - (97-101 T103 mph)
Slider: 60 - (84-91 mph)
Changeup: 45 - (89-95 mph)
Command: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
Jarlin Susana is a physically imposing pitcher on the mound, standing at 6’6”. Not only is he physically imposing, but he has some of the best pure stuff on the planet. Jarlin releases the ball from a standard three-quarters delivery, with some deception as he hides the ball well. Jarlin Susana’s fastball reaches 103 mph and is one of the better fastballs in the sport. He can utilize it up in the zone to generate whiffs, as well as blow it by hitters in the zone. His command is passable, in that he throws his pitches in “buckets” of the zone. He pairs that double-plus fastball with a plus slider that he is tweaking the shape of. It might get tagged as just one pitch, but he is playing around with a hard gyro shape that has plenty of vertical bite, as well as a sweeper with horizontal bite. The gyro slider gets up to 91 mph and the sweeper hovers around the mid-80s. The gyro slider, as currently constructed, is better; it tunnels better off the fastball and it is a real weapon when sequenced with his fastball up in the strike zone. Its diving action elicits whiffs, which he generated on over 50% of the sliders he threw. The changeup is another one that he is playing around with the grip. He has been experimenting with a kick-change grip as well as a standard changeup grip. He currently throws the changeup less than 10% of the time, and to remain a viable starter, he needs to develop a better third pitch. Unfortunately, some right triceps soreness sidelined Susana towards the end of the season. Susana has all the stuff in the world, and if he and the Nats can improve the changeup or develop a viable third pitch, Susana will be at the very worst an above-average starter for a very long time. __- Rhys White__
### 72. Carlos Lagrange, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-7 WT: 240 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Extreme
Fastball: 70 - (96-100 T101 mph)
Slider: 60 - (86-90 mph)
Changeup: 45 - (88-92 mph)
Slurve: 60 - (80-85 mph)
Command: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
Carlos Lagrange is a gigantic right-hander with an explosive arsenal that he throws with easy gas from a supercharged, powerful right arm. The defining issue remains his ongoing battles with control, though 2025 looked meaningfully better than previous seasons. With a simplified delivery, Lagrange found some semblance of throwing enough strikes to survive. Still, each start can feel like pitch-to-pitch roulette, going from spiking a breaker in front of the plate to dotting a fastball at the knees on the next pitch. He did push his first-pitch strike rate close to 50%, which is a legitimate step forward and a key marker for his development the walks are still too high though. The inconsistency is driven by how much everything needs to be in sync. And like the multiple chords of a boy band, a lot is going on. The massive frame and long limbs require precise timing to repeat his release. He is not a natural athlete, so everything has to be just right for the ball to go where he wants it to. There is minimal margin for error, and when the sequence breaks down, the command unravels quickly. The four-seam fastball is a riding, running missile in the upper-90s that can reach 100-101 mph. The pitch overwhelms hitters when he locates it and flashes as a genuine plus, if not double-plus, offering. He held his velocity deeper into starts in 2025 and showed a more intentional approach to attacking hitters when the fastball was in the zone. Lagrange throws a slutter hybrid that can blend between a tighter, gyro-slider look down in the zone and a more lifted cutter shape. The pitch generally sits 86-90 mph with its varied movement profile. His sweeper, often labeled as a slurve, works in the low-80s with depth, though he can also create a more horizontal version that sweeps across the zone, and there’s big-time whiff potential in that pitch. At the same time, the slider can be more in zone when he needs a strike. The changeup remains his least reliable offering. Both the movement profile and command fluctuate. At times, it plays with just velocity separation and minimal fade; at other times, it shows armside run with late depth, but the feel is inconsistent. Lagrange’s entire arsenal looks like someone throwing a blitzball as hard as possible and hoping it finds the square zone behind the hitter at points. It's such low effort for someone his size, and the slight command gains in 2025 pull his profile from a sure-fire reliever toward a low-end starter outcome if the control continues to inch forward. Not asking for it to be anything more than competitive because he generates so many strikeouts. __- Brandon Tew__
### 73. Eduardo Tait, C - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 225 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 55****
Risk: High
Hit: 45
Power: 60
Field: 45
Throw: 55
Run: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
The Twins gave a big boost to their farm system when they acquired Eduardo Tait at the trade deadline in 2025. Tait is an intriguing, high upside bat with a chance to stick at catcher long term. He’s got good size already, with lots of time to add on more strength and good athleticism. Tait has a laid back, open stance that comes with impressive bat speed and a very fluid upper body. The hit tool is below average and it struggled at High-A this year pretty heavily. Most of the concern in the hit tool is within the approach and plate discipline, which are both very raw and the contact skills are not good enough to make up for it. Tait is only 19 years old, so he has lots of time, but he does need to refine his eye at the plate as he gets closer to the upper levels. The intrigue in the bat is within the raw power, which is plus and he flashes this often. Tait has a very pull heavy, fly ball approach and has put up some top end velocities already. The hope is if he matures with the approach, the power will flash even more often than it does right now. Tait does not move particularly well behind the plate and needs a decent amount of work there, but he does at least have an above average arm. There’s enough skill here for him to be playable behind the plate, especially if the bat keeps developing and makes it more worth it to keep him there. The upper levels are going to be a challenge for Tait until he improves the plate discipline and contact skills, but the plus raw power and premium position give him a high upside that is worth keeping tabs on. __- Grant Carver__
### 74. Kendry Chourio, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 160 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Extreme
Fastball: 55 - (93-95 T98 mph)
Curveball: 50 - (77-79 mph)
Slider: 55 - (84-86 mph)
Changeup: 55 - (85-87 mph)
Command: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
Chourio was signed by Kansas City for a $247,500 bonus out of the 2025 international free agency class. Chourio has had a meteoric rise compared to most international free agents, reaching Low-A at the end of July after starting his season in the Dominican Summer League. Chourio’s ascension has come with high-quality results, with the right-hander pitching to a 3.51 ERA and 2.68 FIP in 2025, but he also comes with quality stuff and incredible control. It’s a rather standard release with a lower release point than average to go along with decent athleticism and extension down the mound. It is fairly effortful when he gets into his back leg, and it almost looks a little Max Scherzer-esque as he finishes. Chourio’s fastball is routinely in the mid-90s, and he is able to get into the 95-96 range pretty consistently early in starts, but will fade into more of the ~93 range as he goes on. The shape will occasionally split up slightly, with the offering having a little more run most of the time but occasionally having tremendous ride at the top of the zone. Chourio executes the offering well, landing the pitch in-zone a ton. Chourio’s second-most used offering is a high-spin curveball that also will have a little shape fluctuation. It’s a little slow off the fastball but displays tremendous drop and occasional sweep from the lower release. Chourio goes in the zone with this pitch a lot, freezing hitters with the depthy shape, though when located to the glove side it is more of a true 11-5 shape than the usual shape he uses. Chourio does well selling his changeup, repeating his arm action with it well compared to the fastball. The pitch establishes more tumble than it does armside run, occasionally falling off the table against left-handed hitters. There’s not a lot of velocity separation, but the pitch plays regardless. There’s a gyro slider mixed in that is pretty rarely used in his starts, as he prefers the curveball, though it’s a rather platoon-neutral offering and can likely help vs right-handed hitters. Chourio absolutely pounds the zone, posting a 2.4% walk rate in 2025 with a 27.5 K-BB%. The control is a little better than the command, but the command is still firmly plus and advanced, especially for his age. His curveball locations are a little suboptimal, but it may just be how he intends to use it. Chourio is incredibly advanced for his age, turning 18 in October. Although his Single-A performance wasn’t as good as his ACL/DSL performance, he’s still one of the better Royals arms in their system. __- Danny Barrand__
### 75. Billy Carlson, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 185 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: CPX
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 40
Field: 70
Throw: 60
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
Carlson was my favorite player in the 2025 draft class and was selected by the White Sox with the 10th overall pick. He has a lean 6’1, 185 lb frame with plenty of room to tack on additional muscle. Carlson is an absolute wizard at shortstop where he plays 70 grade defense. He is the best defender from the 2025 class and glides effortlessly with exceptional range, instincts, and natural feel for the position. The arm strength matches the glove, proven not just by his film but also by the fact he touched the mid-90s on the mound in high school. There are some mechanical adjustments that will likely be made to the swing, but the hit tool still projects as at least above average. The contact rates are impressive for his age, even with some questions about his swing mechanics. Carlson currently has below-average power, but as he continues to grow physically, there is a chance for average raw power in the future. Carlson has present bat speed so I am optimistic the power will come to some extent. To me, you’re getting a surefire big leaguer thanks to the Gold Glove-caliber defense at shortstop and a solid hit tool. If the power makes a leap, he could be a perennial all-star. Carlson is the next addition to an already strong crop of middle infielders in the White Sox system. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 76. Nate George, OF - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 200 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Hit: 55
Power: 45
Field: 60
Throw: 45
Run: 70
_****Scouting Report****_
It’s very rare for a 16th round draft pick to raise his stock as much as Nate George did in his first pro season in 2025. George lacks standout size, but he has excellent burst and athleticism and displays it all over his game. At the plate, the right hander sits low in his stance and has impressive barrel feel in his swing. It’s an above average hit tool thanks to some top end contact rates and the ability to spray the ball all over the field. He does get a bit too aggressive at times and needs to refine the approach to avoid chasing as much, but that should come with more experience. The power is fringey, as George has an approach very much geared for contact over power and the raw power is not strong enough to make up for that. It’s hard to project this ever changing, but this type of profile having fringey power should not hinder him too much. George has double plus foot speed and is explosive on the bases, although he tends to be a bit too aggressive and needs to pick his spots a bit better going forward. This foot speed is a big reason why the defense projects as plus too, as he can cover a ton of ground out there and just needs to refine his routes. There’s a lot of pressure on the hit tool and contact rates to stay high, but if they do, there’s a very real path to an everyday center fielder here thanks to the speed and bat to ball skills. __- Grant Carver__
### 77. Travis Sykora, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-6 WT: 220 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Fastball: 60 - (94-97 T100 mph)
Slider: 55 - (81-85 mph)
Changeup: 55 - (82-86 mph)
Command: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
The Nationals, under the Mike Rizzo regime, have done a great job of collecting high-octane arms with good stuff, which they hope they can harness and get to throw strikes on a more consistent basis. To their credit, that is what happened with Sykora in 2024, and it carried over into 2025 before he went under the knife for Tommy John surgery. Before he was injured, everything was looking sharp for the right-handed pitching prospect. He releases the ball from a low three-quarters arm slot. There is a high leg kick in his delivery, and he gets deep into his back leg. He has seen an uptick in command since being a professional, and that has allowed everything to play up. In lieu of a changeup, he utilizes a strong splitter with good shape and good vertical drop. The splitter tunnels well off the fastball, which has been up to the upper 90s. While the fastball has plus-plus velocity on his best day, the shape isn't great, but he utilizes it in parts of the zone that mitigate the shape issues that might show up in the major leagues. The fastball-splitter combo is exclusively what he mixed in to left-handed batters, where he would also mix in his plus slider into same-handed batters. While this was an injury-plagued year for Sykora, and we won't see him until at least the middle of the 2027 season, there are three pitches that are comfortably above average, and he has more than enough strikes to profile as a middle-of-the-rotation starter. __- Rhys White__
### 78. Tyler Bremner, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 190 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: CPX
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Low
Fastball: 50 - (94-98 mph)
Slider: 45 - (85-88 mph)
Changeup: 70 - (83-86 mph)
Command: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Bremner was viewed by many as the 1B to Jamie Arnold's 1A in the competition for top college arm coming into the 2025 season. He did not quite live up to the preseason hype statistically, but the Angels still felt comfortable enough to select him with the 2nd overall pick and the first arm off the board. Bremner deploys a 3 pitch mix that features a fastball, slider, and changeup. The fastball projects closer to average at the big league level. It sits in the mid-90’s with some fringy sharp data. The whiff metrics were solid at UCSB, but high end velocity against mid-major bats is likely to get the job done regardless of pitch shape. The changeup is Bremner's bread and butter pitch. It’s comfortably a plus offering and one I actually feel comfortable slapping a 70 on. It sits in the mid-80’s and produced a 48% whiff rate and a 35% chase rate last season. It hovers around 20 inches of horizontal break and should be a big time weapon for Bremner at the next level. He will also mix in a mid-80’s slider that can generate some swing-and-miss vs right-handed hitting, but the command is a bit iffy. Bremner should be a fast mover through the Angels organization, and I certainly would not rule out a 2026 debut. I'm not sure I see an all-star here, but a solid mid-rotation starter is a likely outcome for Bremner. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 79. Noah Schultz, LHP - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-10 WT: 220 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Extreme
Fastball: 50 - (94-95 mph)
Slider: 70 - (81-83 mph)
Changeup: 45 - (86-88 mph)
Command: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
There might not be a prospect in baseball with more variance and boom or bust than Noah Schultz has. He came into 2025 as one of the best pitching prospects in the game, but 2025 was a season of more injuries and struggles. He still has that massive, 6 '10 frame from the left side and throws from a lower slot and across his body a little bit, making him a very unique guy to face. His main fastball has a sinker shape, which was sitting in the 94-95 mph range this year but has also historically flashed in the upper 90’s. It’s got solid arm side action on it, but the command is so inconsistent with the pitch that hitters can be very patient against him. The slider has always been plus and his best pitch, showing big break and being his best whiff pitch when it is on. When Schultz is clicking, you can normally tell because the slider command will be on and the arsenal will be working. His changeup is used far less often than the other two pitches and gets pretty flat at times, but it’s a fringe offering that provides a change of pace. There’s no question that Schultz has flashed the arsenal to be a high level starter, even if the stuff backed up in 2025 a bit. However, there are big concerns on if Schultz will ever have the command needed to be a consistent top end starter. His walk rate went from 6.7% in 2024 to 13.8% in 2025. Adding to the reliever risk is the lack of durability, which was again a problem in 2025. The big lefty has never been one to go deep into games and has missed time more often than you’d like. On the one hand, Schultz has put together long stretches in his career of wipeout stuff and good enough command that left him looking like a future ace. On the other, you have his 2025 season, where the command took a huge step back and the stuff overall backed up as well. This is an extremely risky profile with front-end starter upside, but a lot of questions to answer in 2026 and relief risk. __- Grant Carver__
### 80. Angel Genao, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 195 H/T: S/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 45
Field: 55
Throw: 55
Run: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
2025 was a frustrating season for Angel Genao. The injury bug seemingly spread throughout Cleveland's top prospects, and it started with him. A shoulder sprain in Spring Training cost him all of April and most of May, keeping him from making his Akron debut until early June. Genao stands with an open stance from the left side while sporting a more closed off, square stance as a right-handed hitter. He is fidgety in the box, and a big leg kick gets things going from both sides of the plate. Genao struggled finding his power this season, and a big reason for that was that he struggled finding a consistent bat plane to the ball. Genao borders on a plus hit tool, but this issue that keeps him from that '60' was a glaring one this season. Returning from a shoulder injury coupled with debuting at a new level created its own obstacles, but what Genao struggled with consistently was balancing his weight through his load, often leading to him getting out in front of himself. That imbalance would cut him off from the top of the zone, leading to a spike of infield flyballs and over-aggression down and below the zone in an effort to create launch which usually led to groundballs and soft line drives. Genao has always struggled finding consistent launch regardless, but it was especially troublesome this season from the right side which had typically produced better power at a rate level, and his home run power evaporated. Over the final two months in Double-A and through the Dominican Winter League, Genao hit just one home run, and though his precocious approach at the plate led to better swing decisions in September as he stopped trying to swing his way out of a slump, he still managed to see very little extra-base pop that he'd showcased in seasons prior. Defensively, Genao is all-around solid, boasting an above average arm, quality lateral movement at shortstop, and above average speed. His ability to do everything well gives him among the highest floors in the Guardians system. Though the 15-20 home run power outlook may never return, he's still well in reach of becoming a solid regular at a premium position. __- Matt Seese__
### 81. Owen Caissie, OF - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 240 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 40
Power: 60
Field: 50
Throw: 55
Run: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
There were a lot of whispers that Owen Caissie might be traded at the deadline, which inevitably came and passed with him still in the Cubs organization. Then, he debuted with the team before being traded this offseason to the Marlins as the headliner in the Edward Cabrera. There is immense power in Caissie's bat, which has long been his calling card. The lefty swinger stands tall in the box, starting slightly open. There is very little movement from load to launch. He has quick hands that help him to generate power to all fields, regardless of where the ball is in the zone if he makes contact. He also does a good job of drawing walks, showing a good feel for the strike zone. The drawback to his profile has been the swing and miss, that shows itself in the form of a strikeout rate that overs right around the 30 percent mark. There have been improvements in recent years, but he does have a tendency to whiff in zone when selling out for damage. The power profile continues on the defensive side of things, with a big arm that is built for a corner outfield spot. He takes good routes to be a solid defender and has enough speed to give him solid range. There is a lot of variance in Caissie's profile to the point where he could be a 30 home run threat, or he could be a power oriented fourth outfielder without more consistency at the plate. Time will tell, but he looks the part of a three true outcome corner outfielder. __- Trevor Hooth__
### 82. Parker Messick, LHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 220 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 50 - (91-95 T97 mph)
Curveball: 50 - (75-81 mph)
Slider: 50 - (83-87 mph)
Changeup: 60 - (82-86 mph)
Command: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
Parker Messick fits the mold of a hefty lefty whose success comes from above-average-to-plus command and a plus changeup. He has a thick build that doesn’t scream athleticism, but he moves well on the mound and repeats a jerky delivery. He’s a bulldog who doesn’t shy away from challenging hitters with breakers and offspeed pitches when behind in the count, yet still has the confidence to shove a fastball for a strike when needed. Messick works from a standard sidestep into a chest-high leg lift, with the glove flashing in front of his face before settling back toward his belt. He sinks into his back leg as he breaks his hands at belt height, with the left arm extending well behind his frame. There are plenty of moving parts, and a noticeable weight drop, but a slight shoulder tilt allows him to find a high three-quarters slot. The overall effect is deception, with the ball often challenging to pick up, particularly for left-handed hitters. The four-seam outplays its raw shape and velocity, thanks to deception and some sneaky ride. In a sub-40 inning MLB debut to close out 2025. Messick averaged around 93 mph, dipping into the low-90s while touching mid-90s. From a 5.6-foot release height, the four-seam averaged roughly 16.7 inches of induced vertical break, allowing it to play effectively at the top of the zone and miss bats in spots. The pitch was most effective against left-handed hitters when located in the middle-to-outer third and up, with a natural cutting action. Right-handed hitters tend to pick the ball up earlier, underscoring the importance of sequencing. The sinker thrown with an offset grip across the tracks provides a usable secondary fastball, sitting closer to the dead zone but offering a different look off the four-seam. The changeup is the carrying pitch and can look absolutely disgusting, flashing double-plus at times, but is more likely to settle in as a consistent plus offering. Messick sells it with used-car-salesman sleaziness, pairing excellent arm speed and his deceptive delivery. He pronates well to turn the four-seam grip over and create late tumble and some awkward swings on the pitch. Thrown in the mid-80s, advanced hitters can occasionally adjust, but it remains a clear separator for him. The slider is a lifted gyro with modest sweep, primarily used against left-handed hitters. He’s able to zone the pitch when behind in counts to avoid fastball usage in certain spots. His curveball is a slower slurve in the high-70s, offering depth and sweep, and he shows command of it to land it for strikes, work it to the knees, or backdoor it as a platoon-neutral look. In his MLB debut, Messick looked like a solid No. 4 starter with limited remaining projection. He likely settles between a backend and mid-rotation arm, though his competitiveness and command give him a better chance to play closer to the middle of the rotation. __- Brandon Tew__
### 83. Gavin Fien, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 200 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 50
Power: 60
Field: 45
Throw: 55
Run: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
The Rangers selected California prepster Gavin Fien with the 12th overall pick in last year’s draft, before trading him to the Nationals along with with four other prospects to get Mackenzie Gore. Fien is a big-bodied kid at 6’3”, 200 lbs. He still has some projection remaining but already possesses an immense physical presence at 19 years old. Fien has a chance to be one of the better hit/power combinations in the draft. He put on a show in the summer of 2024 and demonstrated above-average contact skills, solid plate discipline, and elite bat speed. I think there’s absolutely a world where Fien hits 20–25 home runs in the big leagues, with the potential for 30+ in a peak season. The physicality, bat speed, and contact skills are all there for Fien to develop into a middle-of-the-order slugger in the Nationals lineup. A shortstop in high school, Fien likely projects better at third base, where his above-average arm will translate just fine. He doesn’t have the top-end athleticism or quickness you’d like to have in a major league shortstop, but that’s not to say Fien is immobile. There is also the possibility Fien slots into a corner outfield spot, where once again he is athletic enough and has a strong enough arm to make it work. The Nationals have to be very excited Fien is joining their ranks. He could be a relatively quick mover compared to other high school bats. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 84. Anderson Brito, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-11 WT: 170 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Fastball: 60 - (94-97 T100 mph)
Cutter: 50 - (88-91 mph)
Curveball: 60 - (82-85 mph)
Slider: 60 - (86-89 mph)
Changeup: 45 - (87-89 mph)
Command: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
Anderson Brito found his way from the hands of the Astros to the Rays through the three-team trade that sent Brandon Lowe to the Pirates in December of '25. At just 20 years old, Anderson Brito found himself in High-A after just 27.1 innings in A-Ball in 2024. Brito is a smaller, compact, athletic pitcher whose size does not dictate his velocity in the slightest. Brito barely saw time in the Complex League when he got stateside last season, and he barely had a cup of coffee in A-Ball before the Astros decided he belonged in a tier above that, and they were right. A shoulder injury cost Anderson his final two months of 2025, but he picked up where he left off in the Arizona Fall League, showcasing glimpses of dominance, striking out 22 batters across 11.1 innings, and making the AL All-Stars team. Brito boasts a mid-90s fastball that has found consistent extra life in the upper 90s and ever 100 mph in 2025, and it generates some cut action with quality ride and approach angles due to his three-quarters release and above average extension. He works a natural cutter in the low 90s off of it, and it generates uncomfortable swings and chase due to its deception on how it plays off his fastball and his breaking offerings. Brito's sweeper has a chance to develop into his best pitch, but right now it's his curveball. His sweeper runs in the upper 80s and has a hard horizontal break that creates tons of swings and misses while the curveball is more two-planed in the lower to mid 80s, and he locates it better. While they effectively have the same goal, his ability to utilize both at a high level make him lethal the longer he goes in starts. In the AFL, the whiff numbers were gaudy. His sweeper generated a 57.1% whiff rate while the curveball ran a 41.7% rate. Brito's changeup is still a work in progress, but he found more success with it later in the season prior to the injury, effectively locating it and finding more differentiation between it and his fastball. Given his arm angle, it's about all he possesses that effectively moves arm side. If there's one pretty major thing to pick apart right now, he gets hit pretty hard by right-handed bats in spurts due to his ineffectiveness along the inner third. His fastball command is at its best to LHH as he can work it along the top of the zone or under their hands effectively and can go to the changeup to break away. Against RHH he struggles to do that, and his higher arm angle and repertoire exacerbate the problem as hitters are cutting the zone in half against him. The high risk here is due to the palpable reliever scenario here. Combine his size, an arm injury at 20, and his wavering command from start to start, and the path to the bullpen is still very possible, but as things stand now, Brito has real SP2-SP3 helium. The wipeout stuff can only get better as he fills out his frame, and a full healthy season under Tampa's pitching development can work wonders. __- Matt Seese__
### 85. Xavier Neyens, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 210 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: CPX
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Hit: 40
Power: 70
Field: 45
Throw: 55
Run: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
The Astros selected Xavier Neyens with the 21st overall pick in the 2025 draft. Neyens is a prep infielder out of Washington and was committed to Pacific Northwest powerhouse Oregon State before signing with Houston for the full slot value of 4.12 million. Neyens has a monstrous build for a 19-year-old. He stands at 6’4”, 210 pounds, and already possesses present raw power that could stack up against big leaguers. Neyens is a patient hitter at the plate and perhaps a bit too passive. The contact skills project is fringey, in my opinion, but Neyens won't need to run a crazy average to make a major impact thanks to the double-plus power. He is going to need to swing the bat more, though, in order to realize his full power potential. I suspect that as he faces better pitching who command the zone better, Neyens will naturally progress in this area. It’s a third base profile defensively, where Neyens has the size, arm strength, and athleticism to stick long term. Potential to move across the diamond to first base, but I don't envision that happening until at least his age-30 season. Neyens immediately slots in as one of Houston’s top prospects and has the potential to be a 30+ home run bat down the line. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 86. Jacob Melton, OF - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 208 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2025
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Hit: 45
Power: 60
Field: 55
Throw: 50
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
The Rays acquired Jacob Melton in December of 2025 from the Astros and he immediately became one of the higher upside guys in the system. Melton performed very well in AAA last season, but also struggled heavily in a small sample size of the big leagues. Melton has a good frame that features a combination of athletic burst and strength. He starts with an open swing on the left side and uses his strong lower body along with impressive bat speed to create damage at the plate. Melton showed a solid approach and high level contact skills in AAA, but in the big leagues he struggled mightily with both chasing and making enough contact. It was only 78 PA's, but Melton is a testament to the huge skill difference between AAA and the big leagues right now. He specifically struggled making contact and laying off of anything soft or with spin. I think he makes some adjustments with more reps and falls somewhere in the middle as a fringey hit tool guy that makes enough contact for his power to play. That power is plus and Melton has consistently run some of the highest exit velocities at every level he has hit. There is real hit tool risk, but the impact upside in the bat is impressive for Melton. This is especially true when he has a good chance to stick in center field and will also be able to be a versatile outfielder overall. Melton uses his plus foot speed and aggressive attitude in the outfield to make some highlight plays and cover a lot of ground out there. Melton knows how to steal bases too, even if he has been a bit more passive recently because of some injury history here. This is a volatile profile, but it has everyday regular potential if the hit tool and approach can stay playable, and the fallback is a solid but streaky 4th outfielder that can bring some thump off the bench. __- Grant Carver__
### 87. Josh Hammond, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 210 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: CPX
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 50
Power: 50
Field: 50
Throw: 60
Run: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
After the selection of Sean Gamble 23rd overall, the Royals opted for another prep bat just 5 picks later with Josh Hammond. Hammond was a solid prospect on the mound, but the expectation going forward is the Royals will develop him as an infielder. It’s a 6’1, 210 lb frame for Hammond with noticeable present muscle. Hammond has a chance to be an incredibly well rounded player. Both the hit tool and power projection hover around average for me, while the raw power is likely closer to a 55. The contact skills and plate discipline both held up against top competition on the summer circuit. The power potential is clear from Hammond’s batting practice rounds, but he will need to lift the ball more consistently to tap into it in game. Defensively, Hammond is currently listed at shortstop, but should slot in at third base for the majority of his career. The carrying trait on defense is a plus arm that will no doubt play at the hot corner. Hammond is not necessarily elite in any area, but when you line up the tools across the board it’s easy to envision a reliable, everyday player. He does not have the elite glove of a Matt Chapman, but a 90th percentile outcome could resemble a player along those lines. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 88. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 230 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 60
Field: 45
Throw: 60
Run: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
The start to 2025 was not what Ralphy Velazquez envisioned. Then the weather warmed up, Velazquez healed up from a nagging injury from early May that he played through, and went on a tear that just about no hitter at any level of stateside minor league ball could touch. At just 20, Velazquez is a physical specimen, putting on over 10 pounds of muscle, tipping the scales at 240 pounds in a 6-foot-3 frame. Velazquez holds a wide stance in the box with a slightly opened front leg. His handset is ear-high with the bat parallel to his shoulder. A compact leg kick starts his load, and he possesses extremely loose, powerful hips through his swing, helping supply great power from his lower half. There's no wasted motion with Velazquez. As his front leg plants and he starts his swing, there's no hand reset, and everything is one smooth mechanism through a swing geared to lift the ball. A fun comparison here would be Travis Hafner with quieter pre-load movement in the box. Velazquez has an extremely advanced feel for the zone and overall approach at the plate, and the results that eventually came later in his season in High-A and then eventually in Double-A reflected that. He has no issue picking up spin and recognizes it quickly out of the pitcher's hand. The continued improvement of his bat-to-ball ability has both raised his hit tool and spun Velazquez off of the three-true-outcome power over hit first baseman type and has rounded his profile into a more complete player. Velazquez comfortably ran whiff and chase rates below 25% at both levels, putting up zone contact numbers in the low 80% range and a strikeout rate at 19.1% for the entire season. A big part for his lower strikeout rate is an adjustment he began to make in 2-strike counts. He substitutes his leg kick for a toe-tap, trusting that his raw power will still be in supply to drive the ball while shortening up his approach to make contact. Velazquez has light tower power that comes with top flight bat speeds in the high 70s range, helping create explosive exit velocities in the 110+ range. He is also uniquely skilled in selective aggression. He will attack early in counts at pitches he can drive, but doesn't chase often, still working the count to get a pitch to his liking. There's a total synergy in approach and attack for Velazquez, something that's well beyond advanced for his age. Among all players 21 or younger across all Double-A leagues, Velazquez led them all with a 188 wRC+. Defensively, Velazquez is a capable first baseman with soft hands, and he still boasts a plus arm from his days as a high school catcher. Velazquez is also a pretty capable athlete, and though he doesn't accelerate early, he can get up to passable, below average speed, making him useful in the outfield and not a liability on the basepaths. Though the catching dream is long dead here, Velazquez has shown versatility, logging close to 100 innings in the corner outfield in 2025. He is a primary first baseman moving forward, however, making his profile naturally riskier as the bat must carry, but it has all the makings of doing so. Velazquez has quickly become one of the top first baseman prospects in the sport, showcasing true 30+ home run potential, and if he can build off of his 2025 and snowball it into a successful 2026, he may just elevate himself to the head of that class. __- Matt Seese__
### 89. Khal Stephen, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 215 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 55 - (93-94 mph)
Curveball: 50 - (79-81 mph)
Slider: 50 - (83-85 mph)
Changeup: 55 - (84-85 mph)
Command: 55
_****Scouting Report****_
The Guardians picked up Khal Stephen at the trade deadline in 2025 and everything points to that paying off for Cleveland. Stephen has a large, filled out frame on the mound that he knows how to use well. He is very consistent in the delivery and uses his long levers to his advantage to grade out with some plus extension. The fastball is above average and sits in the 93-94 mph range. It’s not a standout velocity, but the combination of both plus extension and carry help it play up. The above average command also helps the pitch play above the velocity. Stephen has two solid breaking balls, a slider that sits in the 83-85 mph range and a curveball that sits at 79-81 mph. The slider is much more of a whiff pitch, especially against right handers. He uses the curveball as more of a change of pace pitch for strikes and far less frequently. The changeup is above average, as it has impressive arm side run and hitters chase this pitch the most. It’s a very good strikeout pitch against left handers and his command on it is impressive. The command overall is above average, as Stephen has had a track record of lots of strikes and the fastball command sets up the rest of the pitches very nicely. None of his pitches jump off the page, but he has multiple above average offerings and above average command. There is real mid rotation upside here and he is close to the bigs already, making him a guy to keep a close eye on in 2026. __- Grant Carver__
### 90. Hagen Smith, LHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 225 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Fastball: 60 - (92-97 (97T) mph)
Slider: 60 - (81-84 mph)
Splitter: 45 - (86-88 mph)
Command: 40
_****Scouting Report****_
Smith is a big, physical left-hander with raw tools that are still in development. He looks the part on the mound standing at 6-3, 235-pounds. The delivery works cross functionally with a lower arm slot. The arm action is clean with good extension through the release. He comes downhill well, creates deception, and the ball jumps out of his hand, especially when he’s synced up. The fastball lives in the mid-90s, reaches to 97, and plays even better because of the life and deception on the pitch. The slider has tight spin and late drop, but Smith tends to leave it in the zone allowing hitters to drive the pitch. The changeup shows it's flashes, but is a pitch he struggles to command it and rely on the pitch. Smith is a work in progress and the White Sox are currently working on tweaking his delivery to produce better results. The command can drift, and when he tries to do too much, he’ll yank balls or miss arm-side. That leads to deeper counts and elevated pitch totals. But the stuff is good enough to survive mistakes, and hitters rarely look comfortable against him. Overall, this is a bat-missing lefty with real starter traits and upside, and the floor is high because the raw tools are strong. __- Gabriel Estevez__
### 91. Felnin Celesten, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-1 WT: 205 H/T: S/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 50
Power: 55
Field: 55
Throw: 50
Run: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
Celesten was finally able to put together a healthy season in 2025 and showed that the profile still flashes all of the top end skills that made him such a highly regarded IFA not too long ago. It’s a very projectable 6’1 frame that already looks like it has been adding size with lots more to go. On top of that, Celesten has plus athleticism and foot speed, giving him a physical package of tools that is exciting to dream on. The hit tool is solid but raw right now, as he does run solid contact rates so far in the lower minors. However, the plate discipline is lacking and part of that is just from his lack of extended experience. The switch hitter is more advanced on the left side of the plate, as he makes better contact and seems more comfortable there. The hope is that he improves with the pitch recognition and ability to avoid chasing as he gets more pro ball under his belt. The power is above average with room for even more, as there’s plus bat speed here and Celesten does not get cheated at the plate. Celesten is raw in the dirt, but he moves well at shortstop and flashes above average there. He has the arm to stick at the position as well, so there is a chance for an above average defensive shortstop here. He also has plus speed, although he is not the best base stealer and just like at the plate, he needs more experience there. Celesten is even more raw then his age would suggest due to injuries and lack of pro seasoning, but there is a very exciting package of athleticism and above average power/shortstop defense here. If he can stay healthy in 2026 and make some improvements with both the hit tool and approach, his stock will get back to rising quickly. __- Grant Carver__
### 92. Steele Hall, SS - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 180 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: CPX
ETA: 2029
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 45
Power: 50
Field: 55
Throw: 60
Run: 80
_****Scouting Report****_
The Reds used their 2025 first-round pick to select Alabama prep shortstop Steele Hall. Hall reclassified and was one of the youngest players in the draft this year. Still, he might just be the best athlete in the entire class. His carrying tool is his speed, which you could certainly argue is an 80. If the hit tool can hold up there is 40+ steal upside. While Hall still has some room to tack on muscle in the future, he already has a strong build and a sturdy lower half. The bat is still developing but has shown promise. It’s hard to envision Hall blossoming into a plus hitter, but he feels like a guy who will always outproduce his expected stats. He certainly has the ability to hit the ball hard, but he should also get on base off weak contact far more than most as well, thanks to the elite speed. I do think there is some power projection here and the potential to hit 15–20 home runs a year in his prime. Defensively, Hall should stick at shortstop in the big leagues. He has a plus arm and strong range. If he doesn’t stick at short, he should be able to play an above-average to plus center field as well, which is not a bad backup option to have. Hall has all the makings of an impact big leaguer. On the lower end of his potential outcomes, he should be an above-average defender at a premium position with elite speed. If he reaches his 90th-percentile outcome, you’re looking at a true five-tool player with regular All-Star upside. Trea Turner is a popular comparison for Hall, and it’s easy to envision why — there may be even more power to dream on with Hall. __- Jacob Maxwell__
### 93. Rhett Lowder, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 200 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: MLB
ETA: 2024
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 50 - (92-95 mph)
Slider: 55 - (82-85 mph)
Changeup: 55 - (84-87 mph)
Command: 70
_****Scouting Report****_
Everything did not go as planned for Rhett Lowder. During spring training, he dealt with a right forearm strain, and then in May, he suffered a left oblique strain. These two injury setbacks mean he did not graduate prospect status, thus making him eligible for our list, as he was only able to put together nine and a third innings this past year. These injuries do not change the outlook for Rhett Lowder being a safe mid-rotation starter. Lowder releases the ball from a five-foot-seven-inch release height, gets below-average extension down the mound, and releases the ball from a three-quarters arm slot. Lowder hides the ball well, and that, combined with his plus-plus command, allows everything to play up as a result. Lowder plays around with two different fastballs, a sinker and a four-seamer. The four-seamer on its own is dead zone in shape and is a pitch he seldom mixes in to left-handed batters. He will use it against left-handed batters to set up the slider down in the zone. The slider is the most used secondary offering, as it has a good vertical drop, dropping 38 inches. The plan of attack against a left-handed batter is to mix in the four-seamer and sinker in and around the zone early in the count, and to try to mix in his changeup and slider low in the zone. The changeup, which has 36 inches of drop and 15 inches of arm-side movement low and inside, makes it tough on same-handed batters. Against right-handed batters, he uses his sinker and will try to put away right-handed batters with the changeup late in counts. He mixes in all four of his pitches effectively and utilizes all four of them in a way where batters don't know what is coming. The double-plus command helps mitigate middling fastball shape because he can spot it effectively all over the zone. He should graduate prospect status very quickly in 2026 as a key part of the Reds rotation in the present and in the future. __- Rhys White__
### 94. Santiago Suarez, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 200 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Fastball: 60 - (94-97 mph)
Cutter: 55 - (88-91 mph)
Curveball: 55 - (78-83 mph)
Changeup: 40 - (87-89 mph)
Command: 60
_****Scouting Report****_
Santiago Suarez is one of the top 10 prospects in a deep Rays farm system. He was originally signed by the Marlins out of Venezuela during the 2022 international free agency period for a $385,000 signing bonus before being traded to Tampa Bay a few months later in exchange for Xavier Edwards. In 2025, Suarez opened the season in High-A and was dominant, posting a 2.88 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts across 40.2 innings. Shoulder soreness sidelined him for three months, but upon returning the Rays aggressively assigned him to Triple-A to finish the season. In a brief stint with the Durham Bulls, Suarez logged 11 innings, recording a 4.09 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and nine strikeouts. The foundation of Suarez’s profile is his elite command, as he easily repeats his mechanics and consistently fills the strike zone. He walked just eight batters over the entire 2025 season, allowing his command to grade as plus, if not better. His best offering is a plus fastball that sits in the mid 90s and tops out at 97 mph. The pitch averaged 18 inches of induced vertical break in 2024, allowing it to play up in the zone. His next best offering is a high 80s to low 90s cutter that induces weak contact, while his above average curveball that falls off the table helps him neutralize both right and left handed hitters. Suarez also features a changeup, though it currently grades below average. If he can develop that pitch closer to average, he would possess a complete four pitch arsenal. Overall, Suarez carries a high floor thanks to three above average to plus offerings and plus command. Continued development of the changeup would elevate his ceiling and could push him firmly into top 100 prospect consideration. __- Mitch Stachnik__
### 95. Jeferson Quero, C - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-11 WT: 215 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AAA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 55
Power: 50
Field: 60
Throw: 55
Run: 20
_****Scouting Report****_
After a torn labrum erased all but a single at bat for Jeferson Quero in 2024, he returned in 2025 to hit .255 with six home runs at the Triple-A level. As the season went on, the EV numbers for Quero began to rise, as they should when getting farther removed from a shoulder surgery. Should his hitting continue to return, he looks the part of a solid two way catching prospect. He covers the zone well with his barrel, which allows him to tap into some power to his pull side. He has a knack to lift the ball. The backstop also does a good job not chasing, drawing plenty of walks. Quero has the makings of being a potentially above average hitter with average pop at the plate. Though he's always been known more for his defense. He's an excellent defensive catcher and at one point had a rocket arm that limited the run game. That is another area of his game that the shoulder injury affected. Even if he doesn't fully get his arm back, he still has the makings of a catcher who can control the running game. There were very clear signs that Quero is still an exciting prospect, even with the significant injury to his shoulder in 2024. He is on the 40-man roster and seems primed to debut in 2026, though the existence of William Contreras means the Brewers can stay patient with him. It stands to reason the organization may want him to get consistent at bats in Triple-A for as long as possible. Playing time puzzle aside, Quero has the skills on both sides of the ball to be a very good big league catcher. __- Trevor Hooth__
### 96. Demetrio Crisantes, 2B - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-0 WT: 178 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 60
Power: 50
Field: 45
Throw: 45
Run: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
Not a lot has changed about Demetrio Crisantes, outside of him suffering a posterior labrum tear in his left shoulder, since writing his report last time. He might have one of the best hit tools in the Diamondbacks system. He has a simple swing at the plate; there is not a lot of movement when the pitcher releases the ball—it's a small leg kick and he brings his hands down slightly. Demetrio Crisantes has ample bat speed and plenty of barrel malleability, and briefly before his shoulder injury, we got a chance to see him pair his contact skills with power. He rarely chases and also rarely whiffs, and it is not hard to squint and project out a double-plus hit tool at the end of the day. There are concerns about him in the field because he is neither the best defender nor the best athlete. But he can stand and make the routine plays at second base, so there is some value in that. Crisantes has more than enough bat to be a viable second-base prospect, and has the upside to be one of the better performers at that spot when he does make the major leagues, even if the defense is slightly less than ideal. So go out to random camp games, where they don't even have the scoreboard on, you never know what prospect you will stumble across. __- Rhys White__
### 97. Lazaro Montes, OF - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-3 WT: 240 H/T: L/L
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Extreme
Hit: 45
Power: 70
Field: 40
Throw: 60
Run: 30
_****Scouting Report****_
You will struggle to find a prospect with more raw power than Lazaro Montes. During the 2022 international free agency period, the Mariners secured Montes out of Cuba for a $2.5 million signing bonus. In 2025, his calling card remained the same, as Montes finished tied for third in all of minor league baseball with 32 home runs at just 20 years old. He split the season nearly evenly between High-A with 67 games and Double-A with 64 games. While in Double A, Montes recorded a 116 mph EV home run and regularly posts exit velocities north of 110 mph. Swinging from the left side of the plate, his power potential is through the roof. The main concern lies with his hit tool, which still requires polish before he can be considered a surefire top 15 prospect. In Double-A, Montes posted a 29.4 percent strikeout rate, a 40.9 percent whiff rate, and a 64 percent Z-Contact rate, numbers that are well below average. While his elite power helps offset these issues, continued development will be crucial as he approaches the big leagues. Defensively, Montes is carried by plus arm strength, allowing him to profile in right field, though his limited speed and overall defensive ability suggest a move to first base may be inevitable. A transition to first would place additional pressure on his bat, but that is precisely what makes him such an exciting prospect. Overall, Montes possesses some of the highest upside in all of minor league baseball, and ironing out his hit tool will be key to unlocking his full potential. __- Mitch Stachnik__
### 98. Bishop Letson, RHP - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-4 WT: 170 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: A+
ETA: 2028
****OFP: 50****
Risk: High
Fastball: 55 - (91-94 T98 mph)
Slider: 60 - (80-83 mph)
Changeup: 55 - (82-85 mph)
Command: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
Bishop Letson is a lanky athlete with a long, whippy arm action and fluidity into a three-quarters slot that cracks at release, propelling the ball to the plate. Working from the windup, he begins with a sidestep and brief pause before moving deliberately into a leg lift that includes a tiny rhythmic toe tap on the rubber with his right foot. When his body syncs up, he throws strikes, and there’s a realistic path to average command given his movement and delivery, but there’s probably more of a fringy command outlook right now. He lands slightly open at foot strike but maintains a closed front side with a straight lead leg well down the mound, rotating late into a heel-to-toe landing. He also boasts outlier extension to play everything up. The right-hander throws two distinct fastballs. His lower release helps both play in the zone despite sitting in the low-to-mid-90s. The four-seamer exhibits ride-run traits, missing bats in the zone, while the two-seamer is the more effective of the pair, boasting heavy arm-side run and generating groundballs with an overall groundball rate of over 50 percent in High-A Wisconsin. With his length and athleticism, Letson still has room to add weight and could see his velocity tick up a couple of notches without sacrificing fluidity. His slider is a low-80s sweeper that occasionally dips into slurve territory with more depth. The shape works well for right-handed hitters but can also dive beneath the barrels of left-handed hitters. The changeup is more horizontal than generating drop, mirroring the shape of his two-seamer. Given Milwaukee’s developmental tendencies, there’s potential for him to add one or two harder glove-side pitches to round out the mix. Letson owns a pair of above-average fastballs and a changeup, with the two-seamer flashing plus at its best and the sweeper standing as a legitimate bat-missing pitch to lefties and righties. The command is currently below average, trending toward fringy. However, he has logged limited innings due to elbow tightness at the end of 2024 and a shoulder injury that sidelined him from May to August 2025. There’s plenty to dream on here — athleticism, release traits, and projection all point toward a high-upside starter who could grow into a mid-rotation role with improved strike-throwing and durability. __- Brandon Tew__
### 99. Braden Montgomery, OF - 55 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 6-2 WT: 220 H/T: S/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2026
****OFP: 55****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 40
Power: 60
Field: 55
Throw: 70
Run: 50
_****Scouting Report****_
Braden Montgomery had more hype than usual circling him before he ever stepped on a field as a pro. Both coming into his senior season with potential 1st pick hype before breaking his ankle and being among the centerpieces of the Garrett Crochet trade will do that for you though. Montgomery is a switch-hitting plus athlete who can adequately play all three outfield positions and rose three levels by season's end in his first season as a pro. He possesses a slight bend at the knees in the box, operating out of a slightly opened stance with his hands set in front of his shoulders. His hands are quiet through the swing, and loud through the zone, leading to some gaudy bat speeds and EVs. Montgomery has a great approach from both sides of the plate that leads to deep counts and a high walk rate, and he doesn't often chase beyond the shadow of the zone. He is especially aggressive in the zone, leading to a lot of loud contact, but a lot of swing-and-miss as well, a likely trade-off of a zone swing rate over 70%. A lot of Montgomery's chase comes from that aggression, often expanding into the shadow of the zone and leading to late count whiffs, driving his strikeout rate closer to 30%. A major leap forward in rounding out Montgomery's hitting profile has been refining his right-handed swing. At Texas A&M, he struck out at nearly double the rate from the right side, but he's cleaned up his hands through his swing, making better, more confident swings, leading to much more optimal launch that sustained through all three levels in 2025. Defensively, Montgomery will be no worse than above average at every outfield spot and has shown he's comfortable going straight back in centerfield, turning his back to the plate and trusting his route to make the play. Montgomery was a former top two-way prospect out of high school, and his arm has translated to the outfield, making it a comfortable double-plus. At the rate his 2025 went, Montgomery will likely see major league time at some point in 2026, and he projects comfortably to be an everyday three true outcome player who will be plug-and-play at all three outfield spots. __- Matt Seese__
### 100. Michael Arroyo, 2B - 50 OFP
#### Scouting Report
HT: 5-8 WT: 160 H/T: R/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027
****OFP: 50****
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 55
Field: 45
Throw: 50
Run: 45
_****Scouting Report****_
Arroyo was signed by the Mariners in the 2022 international free agency class for a $1.375 million bonus. He’s succeeded in the Mariners system as a quality second base prospect, but the Mariners have set their eyes on left field for the Colombian native. Arroyo has consistently hit everywhere he’s gone, though he has historically had some strikeout problems. It was a successful 2025 for Arroyo, hitting leadoff for Colombia in WBC qualifiers while posting a .834 OPS and 139 wRC+ in 121 games split between High-A and Double-A. Arroyo has a really short frame with minimal actions in his swing. He uses a simple trigger to go along with his really quiet hands and is quite short to the ball with solid bat speed for his size. Arroyo still has some occasional problems with his contact rates, averaging a ~20% whiff rate on pitches in-zone. But he manages pitches out of the zone well, making contact ~70% of the time though chasing a bit more than you’d like. Swinging the bat may just be the nature of Arroyo. He swings over 70% of the time in-zone and around 50% overall, though his swing decisions still grade out fairly well. Double-A in 2025 was the first stop in a good bit that didn’t see Arroyo striking out over 20%, but pitchers started to adjust near the end of his season and his strikeout rate had a gradual tick up. Arroyo’s raw power is average overall but above-average for his frame, and he’s done well in-game slugging 40 homers over the past two seasons, but his small build heavily caps his raw power ceiling. Arroyo’s a very raw defender and it makes sense to see him making the move off second base. He’s fairly athletic and has the build of a second baseman but is still dealing with some of the basics of the position, which makes his move to left field make sense with his average arm, but I’d assume the Mariners are more focused on getting his bat in the lineup in the next couple of seasons rather than worrying about his actual defensive performance. Arroyo will likely be more of a fringe-average runner once a finished product, and he doesn’t pose much of a threat on the bases already. A prospect-rich system like Seattle’s has plenty of guys that don’t have a current MLB landing spot, but Seattle already committing to a position change here makes it seem like they may be rather high on major league impact coming soon from the Colombian import. __- Danny Barrand__
