2025 Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

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Roman Anthony has shot up the prospect list for the Boston Red Sox.
Next stop for Roman Anthony is Fenway. (WooSox Photo/Ashley Green/USA Today Network)

Our Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects list is back for the 21st incarnation, and — as always — this list represents our take on how these prospects rank prior to Opening Day. Let’s see how things shake out in our lucky 21st edition, shall we?

This season we’re up to 52 returnees, an increase of 15.6 per cent over 2024. This bump was a bit surprising given the recent trend to promote top prospects.

The result? We dropped to 26 graduates, down six from the previous season. Those dropping off the list, meanwhile, nudged up slightly to 24. Finally, newcomers to our Top 100 dropped nearly 13 per cent from 55.

Graduating From Last Year’s Top 100 List

Last year’s rankings in parentheses.

Jackson Holliday, 2B, Baltimore Orioles (1); Jackson Chourio, OF, Milwaukee Brewers (2); James Wood, OF, Washington Nationals (4); Wyatt Langford, OF, Texas Rangers (5); Paul Skenes, SP, Pittsburgh Pirates (6); Colton Cowser, OF, Baltimore Orioles (8); Jackson Merrill, OF, San Diego Padres (10); Junior Caminero, 3B, Tampa Bay Rays (11); Evan Carter, OF, Texas Rangers (15); Brooks Lee, SS, Minnesota Twins (17); Colt Keith, 2B, Detroit Tigers (19); Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF, Chicago Cubs (22); Masyn Winn, SS, St. Louis Cardinals (30); Kyle Manzardo, 1B, Cleveland Guardians (33); Kyle Harrison, SP, San Francisco Giants (36); Curtis Mead, 2B/3B, Tampa Bay Rays (41); Ceddanne Rafaela, OF/SS, Boston Red Sox (43); Connor Norby, 2B, Baltimore Orioles/Miami Marlins (51); Max Meyer, SP, Miami Marlins (54); Nolan Schanuel, 1B, Los Angeles Angels (64); Andy Pages, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (65); Michael Busch, 3B/1B, Chicago Cubs (75); Brayan Rocchio, SS/3B, Cleveland Guardians (84); Austin Wells, C, New York Yankees (86); Ben Brown, SP, Chicago Cubs (89); and Jordan Beck, OF, Colorado Rockies (93).

Dropping Off the List This Season

Last year’s rankings in parentheses.

Mick Abel, SP, Philadelphia Phillies (28); Ronny Mauricio, 2B, New York Mets (38); Marco Luciano, SS, San Francisco Giants (46); Gabriel Gonzalez, OF, Minnesota Twins (47); Jonatan Clase, OF, Seattle Mariners/Toronto Blue Jays (52); Everson Pereira, OF, New York Yankees (55); Orelvis Martinez, SS/3B, Toronto Blue Jays (61); Hurston Waldrep, SP, Atlanta Braves (66); Carlos Jorge, 2B, Cincinnati Reds (69); Dylan Lesko, SP, San Diego Padres/Tampa Bay Rays (70); Brock Porter, SP, Texas Rangers (71); Diego Cartaya, C, Los Angeles Dodgers (72); Yanquiel Fernandez, OF, Colorado Rockies (73); Edwin Arroyo, SS/2B, Cincinnati Reds (78); Kevin Parada, C, New York Mets (79); Drew Thorpe, SP, Chicago White Sox (80); Zac Veen, OF, Colorado Rockies (82); Nick Yorke, 2B, Boston Red Sox/Pittsburgh Pirates (83); Elijah Green, OF, Washington Nationals (91); Enrique Bradfield, OF, Baltimore Orioles (94); Connor Phillips, SP, Cincinnati Reds (96); Tommy Troy, 2B/SS, Arizona Diamondbacks (97); Ty Madden, SP, Detroit Tigers (99); and Owen White, SP, Texas Rangers (100).

Note that after we compiled our list, SP Roki Sasaki was posted and then ultimately signed by the Dodgers (who else?). Consider him the No. 1B prospect based on his elite splitter and big-time heater.

Okay, let’s do this. Without further ado, we present our…

2025 Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Last year’s rankings are in parentheses.

1. Roman Anthony, OF, Boston Red Sox (37): After soaring to the top of the list this season, there’s only one place left to go for Anthony, and that’s Fenway Park. Don’t be surprised to see him not only force his way onto the team (if not out of Spring Training, at some point in 2025), but to also make a huge impact as a rookie. Anthony piled up some incredible counting cat totals at Double-A and then hit even better in a few weeks at Triple-A. Best of all, he has some spatial orientation when it comes to estimating crowd sizes (see video below).

2. Walker Jenkins, OF, Minnesota Twins (20): Jenkins has shown why he was considered among the top high school prospect in the 2023 draft, soaring up our list this season. He tore through four levels of the minors last year, getting all the way to Double-A while gaining invaluable pro experience. Jenkins is poised to provide hungry Twins fans with an impact skill set, especially his hit tool and power; the dude simply hits the ball hard. Assuming he doesn’t lose rookie eligibility this year, he’s a very likely candidate to be No. 1 next season.

3. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians: The first overall pick in last year’s draft, Bazzana scored a boatload of runs and racked up the total bases in making his pro debut at Class-A. He has good stolen base potential, decent pop and an elite hit tool which is among the best in the minors and drove him to the top of the Guardian prospect list.

4. Matt Shaw, IF, Chicago Cubs (50): Another prospect that made a quantum leap up our rankings this year is Shaw, who is likely to get first track at the third base job for the Cubs this spring (especially with Alex Bregman no longer an option). After racking up some lofty counting cat numbers at Double-A and then averaging two total bases per game in his time at Triple-A, Shaw looks ready for the opportunity. It wasn’t a big secret that he would not stick at shortstop (where he played in college), but he should be able to play third or second while supplying solid power with potential All-Star showings down the road.

5. Samuel Basallo, C/1B, Baltimore Orioles (90): Basallo looks like he’s ultimately going to qualify at both catcher and first base, but the questions remain: how does a stacked Baltimore team find a role for him, and will that gig be big enough for him to offer Fantasy value in 2025? He hit pretty well at Double-A before having a tough time racking up total bases in his month at Triple-A, so perhaps a bit more seasoning is in order. Still, the 2024 Eastern League Top Prospect isn’t far from being MLB-ready if he isn’t already. Even so, don’t expect to see Basallo in B-More until mid-season.

6. Carson Williams, SS, Tampa Bay Rays (39): Williams has now ascended to the top of the Tampa Bay Rays prospect list after flashing sweet extra-base power at Double-A. The 21-year-old held his own at Spring Training last year; this season, he’ll potentially be playing for a job, or at least a mid-season callup.

7. Max Clark, OF, Detroit Tigers (12): The main cog in the current trio of great Tiger prospects, Clark moved into the top 10 this year after spending most of last season at Class-A and piling up a ton of runs. He spent the final few weeks at High-A, and continued to pile up runs at a very good rate, not really losing much steam with the promotion. Given that he wasn’t even invited to Spring Training, Clark isn’t likely to see the majors this year (although stranger things have happened), but he has a hell of a good shot at being at the top of this list by season’s end.

8. Jordan Lawlar, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks (14): Lawlar remains a very strong prospect, but wasn’t he supposed to be Arizona’s starting shortstop by now? Yet, Geraldo Perdomo remains entrenched in that slot (and just signed an extension) as the D-Backs seem to love him, and that means Lawlar will begin the season in the minors as the team does not want him as a bench player. Of course, it doesn’t help that Lawlar suffered through an injury-ravaged season in which he was limited to a mere 85 at-bats. The good news is he was extremely productive in his brief time, so it’s clear he’s ready for another shot. Still, the fact that Lawlar never got a late-season call for the stretch run was a tad telling. There’s fantastic upside here, but it’s clearly time for a fresh start in another organization.

9. Marcelo Mayer, SS, Boston Red Sox (7): Mayer slipped slightly in our rankings after yet another season dealing with injury issues. The fact that he’s seen less PT in back-to-back years is concerning from a development perspective, and now that Boston wants him taking also reps at 2B and 3B makes us wonder what his ultimate home on the diamond will be. Do they see him as a utility infielder or are they just trying to expedite his arrival in the bigs by maximizing his versatility? Either way, Mayer has mastered Double-A now, racking up a ton of runs and upping his walk rate. We love his on-base skills and emerging power and while the fourth overall pick from 2021 may no longer be considered a future star (not to suggest this is completely off the table), he’s going to be a very solid player in the near future. But we’d like Mayer a lot more if he can simply get through a full season without getting hurt.

10. Andrew Painter, SP, Philadelphia Phillies (18): Philadelphia’s top prospect is coming off 2023 TJS, so he won’t pitch in Spring Training, but by mid-season he should be ready to rock, and it’s going to be worth the wait because of his superior arsenal. Before getting hurt, he was tearing his way through the Phillie system in 2022 and we were bullish enough on him to recommend him as a Dynasty waiver wire pick in September. Painter is not far from being able to help Philadelphia.

11. Charlie Condon, OF/3B, Colorado Rockies (NR): University of Georgia product Condon is the top newcomer on our list this year after winning the Bobby Bragan National Collegiate Slugger Award and being taken third overall in 2024. He’s rated above average across the board, but power will be his calling card, which is especially enticing given that Coors Field is his future home. Condon made his pro debut and got some valuable experience at High-A, but he didn’t hit as well as you’d expect, so will likely start at that level again this season. But there’s a reason Colorado doled out a record-tying $9.25 signing bonus for this kid – he had the most homers last year in the NCAA since 2011, when BBCOR bats became mandatory. Condon will ultimately be an outfielder in the bigs, but that shouldn’t affect his Fantasy value.

12. Noah Schultz, SP, Chicago White Sox (NR): The top left-handed pitching prospect in the game, Schultz went 26th overall in the 2022 draft, but has very few professional innings under his belt even though he’s already reached Double-A. Last year, he failed to win a single game simply because his average outing was short (under four innings per start at both High-A and Double-A). We love the strikeout numbers and are also impressed by his vastly better results at Double-A, but it’s hard to get a fix on his ceiling until we see him face hitters a third time through the order. Perhaps we’ll get that chance this season, and don’t count out the possibility of him making the White Sox out of Spring Training.

13. Sebastian Walcott, SS/3B, Texas Rangers (62): Walcott ascended into the top tier of minor league hitting prospects after posting a whopping 54 extra-base hits in 121 games as a teenager last year. He racked up a goodly number of runs with decent power at High-A and then continued to show he was a basestealing threat in his brief time at Double-A. We love that Walcott hit better last year and can’t wait to see how his power develops as he matures physically. This kid is already a must-own in dynasty formats.

14. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Minnesota Twins (35): One of the top Dominican prospects in the game, Rodriguez is another player who took a healthy leap up our rankings this year. He might have soared even higher had injuries not limited him to under 50 games, but he hit surprisingly well while active. A superb defender, Rodriguez has near-elite raw power, but his hit tool is average at best, so his Fantasy value will be tied to his homer/steal output. Still, the potential upside here is through the roof.

15. Lazaro Montes, OF, Seattle Mariners (88): Montes was named the California League Player of the Year despite playing just over half the season there. But he racked up better than two total bases per game before moving up to High-A for the last couple of months. Montes didn’t hit quite as well after the promotion, but was hardly overmatched and wound up increasing his walk rate. Expect him to reach the bigs in about two years, which should give him time to tap into his immense in-game and raw power potential.

16. Coby Mayo, 3B/1B, Baltimore Orioles (16): Mayo can play either corner infield spot, but who knows how the Orioles are going to fit all those moving parts they have. Okay, so he struggled to flash any pop in his brief MLB debut last year, but again dominated Triple-A and has nothing left to prove at the minor’s highest level. We suppose we could nitpick about how Mayo’s walk rate diminished, but with all the runs he scored, it clearly did not hold him back. His late-season look in B-More did not bear fruit, but do not sleep on him making a major impact in the bigs this year, assuming the O’s can find the PT for him. Wherever Mayo lands on the diamond, he looks like a future star.

17. Dylan Crews, OF, Washington Nationals (3): Crews took a substantial slide in this year’s ranking, yet remains Washington’s top prospect. He did show some power at Double-A and then upped his extra-base prowess at Triple-A before having some issues in the bigs in a mid-season callup. Many assumed Crews would be among the top rookies, but his performance left something to be desired as evidenced by a wRC+ of just 80. Having said that, he’s just too good a player to not turn things around this season. There’s so much upside here, so be patient.

18. Leo De Vries, SS, San Diego Padres (NR): De Vries will play this entire season as an 18-year-old, making him one of the top teenaged prospects in the minors. While he dealt with some injury issues last year, he still got some great pro experience in the Class-A Cal League and showed a very advanced walk rate for such a youngster. Combine that with De Vries’ power-speed potential and you’ve got someone who can easily be a top five prospect this time next year. As one of the younger players at camp for the Padres this spring, it’s clear the team is very bullish on this kid.

19. Jasson Dominguez, OF, New York Yankees (29): Injuries set the Martian back last year, but he still showed enough to move into our top 20 this time around. Dominguez is expected to get a shot at the full-time job in left field with the Yankees this spring and he was certainly productive enough in the minors to believe he’s ready. Okay, so he didn’t hit as well during his time in the bigs last year, but we love how much he improved his strikeout rate in the minors. Don’t sleep on this kid being an impact Fantasy player this season.

20. Chase DeLauter, OF, Cleveland Guardians (44): DeLauter is an incredible prospect, but he comes with some serious injury risks as he’s only managed to suit up in 96 games combined over the last two years. He piled up a goodly amount of runs and flashed nice extra base pop when he was able to play, but he’s not much of a basestealer, so don’t expect him to contribute much in that regard once he reaches the bigs.

21. JJ Wetherholt, SS/2B, St. Louis Cardinals (NR): The Cards got themselves a good one in Wetherholt, the seventh overall pick last year. As a college hitter, he was considered advanced enough to begin his pro career at Class-A, and he didn’t disappoint, showing promising extra-base sock in a productive debut. We love Wetherholt’s contact rate, and believe he’ll develop into a high average player with decent pop and speed. He’s one to watch as he enters his first full year as a pro.

22. Jac Caglianone, 1B/SP, Kansas City Royals (NR): KC definitely has no interest in packaging up Caglianone in a trade at this point considering he was just taken sixth overall last year. Given that the team was very aggressive with him in his debut (starting him at High-A), he posted a decent first season. Caglianone’s somewhat low BABIP suggests he’ll be in line to hit for a higher BA in first full campaign.

23. Jackson Jobe, SP, Detroit Tigers (48): One of several young pitchers that Detroit is hoping takes a big step forward this year, Jobe was able to stay healthier last season, racking up a few wins, but looking wild along the way. In his brief MLB debut, he restricted baserunners, but we’re going to be watching his GB/FB rate closely this year as he keeps skewing more towards being a flyball pitcher.

24. Colt Emerson, SS, Seattle Mariners (NR): Seattle’s first round pick from 2023 has emerged as one of the top shortstop prospects in the minors because of his bat-to-ball skills. Last year, he dealt with some injury issues, but was still able to get some valuable development time, reaching High-A in the process. We love Emerson’s walk rate and there’s some solid speed potential here, but his power remains an open question. Perhaps it’s because he doesn’t hit a lot of fly balls, but that is subject to change when he reaches the majors and fills out his frame. The bottom line is, we may be being overly conservative with our ranking of Emerson here, as he could easily soar up this list in 2026.

25. Chase Burns, RHP, Cincinnati Reds (NR): The second overall pick last year, Burns starred in the College World Series in 2023 before getting plucked by the Reds in the draft. He has yet to make his pro debut but reports suggest his slider is elite while his control could use work. Even so, Burns is among the more coveted pitching prospects in the game.

26. Hagen Smith, SP, Chicago White Sox (NR): Arkansas ace Smith was yet another high pick last year, going fifth overall, but unlike Burns, he did get into some games after signing, making a trio of starts at High-A. Smith is a strike thrower with top of the rotation potential, so we can’t wait to see what he’s capable of in his first full year as a pro. We’re probably higher on this southpaw than most, but we expect him to vindicate our choice.

27. Xavier Isaac, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays (NR): Precious few first base prospects rank higher than Isaac, who continued to flash strong power potential at High-A before hitting a bit of a wall in his first taste of Double-A. If he can reduce his groundball rate, the homers will really start to pile up, likely expediting his journey to the bigs.

28. Aidan Miller, SS, Philadelphia Phillies (NR): Miller enjoyed a breakout campaign in his first full season after going 27th overall in the 2023 draft. He flashed developing power at Class-A, earning a fairly quick promotion to High-A, where he spent most of his season and piled plenty of runs. To cap his impressive season, Miller spent the final week at Double-A. He skewed slightly as a groundball hitter, but is generally neutral enough to not stunt his power progression. We’re expecting Miller to help the Phillies in the not too distant future.

29. Cole Young, SS/2B, Seattle Mariners (27): Some consider Young the No. 2 prospect in a strong Seattle farm system, but we’ve got him ranked third. In moving to Double-A last year, he showed some decent extra-base power, but he doesn’t have the kind of pop that will make opponents fear him. Still, Young’s groundball tendencies play well into his strength as a speedster.

30. Kyle Teel, C, Chicago White Sox (95): Sent to the Pale Hose as part of the Garrett Crochet deal, Teel enjoyed a solid first full season. He spent most of the campaign at Double-A, piling up the counting cats, before moving to Triple-A for the final few weeks, where total bases were predictably a little harder to come by. Teel was more aggressive at the plate last year, which isn’t always a bad thing, but we’re hoping he can return to his more patient approach of 2023. Between him and Edgar Quero (see below), the ChiSox are stacked with top catching prospects.

31. Owen Caissie, OF, Chicago Cubs (63): In moving to Triple-A, Caissie wasn’t quite as productive, but he remains an intriguing prospect for OBP leagues. Once this Canadian he gets to the bigs, he’s going to have to stop chasing pitches outside the zone to maintain a serviceable BA. As one of the key pieces the Cubs got in the 2020 Yu Darvish trade, it’s been a long wait for Caissie, but his time is coming.

32. Colson Montgomery, SS, Chicago White Sox (45): We’re higher on Montgomery than most, but even while his Triple-A debut was difficult, the fact he stayed healthy last year was more important. He was able to gain some invaluable experience, even if his total base count wasn’t where we would have liked. Still, Montgomery looked a lot better in the field last year, so we’re bullish on him remaining at short. If the bat comes back this year, we’ll be seeing him in the bigs at some point. Keep a close eye on Montgomery at Spring Training this season.

33. Tink Hence, SP, St. Louis Cardinals (26): The Cardinals have several young starters who are rotation candidates this season, but none have the upside potential of Hence. He was babied last year, but the results were superb as he massively trimmed his ERA and limited the homers allowed. We love how Hence limited contact last year and can’t wait to see him make his MLB debut, quite possibly in 2025 — if the Cardinals get rid of some of their veteran hurlers to give these kids a shot.

34. James Triantos, 2B, Chicago Cubs (NR): The Cubs have built a nice collection of prospects, and Triantos is one of their best. In fact, his improved play has him now being mentioned among the top second base prospects in the minors. Triantos can definitely hit, helping him rack up a crapload of runs last year. First, he showed impressive extra-base power at Double-A, and while that regressed at Triple-A, it still reared its head fairly often. Defensively, Triantos no longer plays third base, but is still capable of toiling in the outfield from time to time.

35. Nick Kurtz, 1B, Athletics (NR): Kurtz sits near the top of the class when it comes to first base prospects. Thanks to a very advanced approach at the plate, the fourth overall pick last year showed good contact skills in his pro debut while proving to be a true on-base machine. While it was a very small sample size, Kurtz exhibited extreme groundball tendencies, so we’re hoping that was anomaly so he can take advantage of his big-time power potential.

36. Josue De Paula, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (NR): Still an outfielder by trade, De Paula is expected to ultimately man first base for the Dodgers when he reaches the bigs in about three years. Last season, he spent about half the seasob at Class-A, showing great base stealing instincts and solid overall numbers. After his promotion to High-A, his hitting regressed, but he drew nearly a walk per game continuing his career-long trend of being an OBP stud. We love De Paula’s emerging power and his advanced batting eye, so it’s no surprise he’s the Dodgers’ top prospect.

37. Kristian Campbell, 2B/OF/SS, Boston Red Sox (NR): Few prospects increased their stock as much as Campbell did last year. He’s always been athletic and had solid contact skills, but by elevating his launch angle he showed power for the first time. This allowed him to go all the way from High-A to Triple-A in very short order, enjoying a massive breakout in his first full season. Campbell racked up a ton of total bases thanks to his power surge while improving his hit tool. Could he be the next Ryan Braun? Hell, even if Campbell winds up in the outfield (which seems more likely now that Boston signed Alex Bregman), his bat will play.

38. Bubba Chandler, SP, Pittsburgh Pirates (NR): Chandler is a very interesting prospect because of his long-term potential and the fact he could provide value in redraft leagues this year. He took a huge step forward last season, recording a solid ERA at Double-A, but then looking even better in going undefeated at Triple-A. Chandler has the build to be durable and offers serious strikeout upside.

39. Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (NR): The Pirates have a couple of options for their long-term shortstop job, but the gig seems to be Griffin’s to lose… when he’s deemed ready. Of course, considering he was taken ninth overall out of high school last year and has yet to make his pro debut, that could be some time. But it’s going to be fun watching the toolsy Griffin develop. He’s just 18, is already a man-child (6’4”, 215) who is super strong and explosive. There’s virtually nothing this kid can’t do, so don’t surprised to see him make a huge leap on this list next year.

40. Jacob Misiorowski, SP, Milwaukee Brewers (53): Misiorowski is knocking on the door to the bigs, but whether he’ll being as a starter or reliever has yet to be determined. Last season, he posted a solid ERA in 19 Double-A starts, but after moving to Triple-A, he pitched mostly out of the bullpen, going winless but compiling an even more sparkling ERA. Overall, Misiorowski’s record was no hell and his control got even worse, but there’s tantalizing upside here, and Milwaukee could definitely use the help given its paucity of high-end pitching prospects.

41. Harry Ford, C, Seattle Mariners (40): You’ve always got to take catching prospects with a grain of salt because so many struggle offensively while trying to master the defensive work involved with the position. And then there’s the Cal Raleigh factor in Seattle. Looking beyond this, Ford again carried a heavy workload last season, although he wasn’t as productive in moving up to Double-A, and the Ks were an issue. But what makes him exciting and among the top catching prospects in the minors is his speed. Thirty five steals in 116 games from a backstop? Yes, please. Keep an eye on him during Spring Training.

42. Brayden Taylor, 3B/SS, Tampa Bay Rays (98): We’re more bullish on Taylor than most prospect hounds, but he won us over with his power development last year. He hit well at High-A before showing some regression over the final few weeks at Double-A. A first rounder in 2023, Taylor should produce above average production across the board.

43. Spencer Jones, OF, New York Yankees (49): There are some who believe Jones (6’6”, 235) could be a left-handed version of Aaron Judge, but the jury remains out on that. Jones didn’t hit as well at Double-A last season as we expected, but the extra-base pop has us intrigued. Having said that, the big worry here is his K rate (almost 37 per cent). That ain’t gunna play at higher levels, and we also imagine his steals will decline as he moves up the ladder. And this is coming from a site that liked him a bit better than most heading into 2024. Let’s see how Jones fares at Triple-A before completely buying in on Aaron Judge v2.

44. Rhett Lowder, SP, Cincinnati Reds (59): Cincy’s 2023 first round pick reached the majors in his first pro season last year and turned in a spectacular debut over a half-dozen starts, showing good hit rates and posting a .500 record for a bad team. He simply soared through the Red system, posting a solid ERA and strong WHIP, justifying the notion that he was the most MLB-ready arm in the 2023 draft. There are those who like Lowder more than fellow Red prospect Burns, but Burns’ upside is just so tantalizing to us. But if you’re seeking redraft value, Lowder wins this hands down and his future prospects are pretty rosy, too.

45. Brady House, 3B, Washington Nationals (24): House took a tumble in our rankings this year, but at least he’s still on this list, unlike some other top 100 prospect compilations. He spent most of the season back at Double-A, but other than an improved K rate and more steals, he didn’t exactly dominate the level. Regardless, House was promoted to Triple-A for the last couple of months, and while he posted some decent counting cat totals, he struggled to get on base and his power regressed. There was talk he could take over the hot corner in Washington in the second half last year, but he never forced his way up, so is still awaiting his MLB debut, and may have to wait even longer now that the Nats signed Paul DeJong.

46. Felnin Celesten, SS, Seattle Mariners (NR): We’re more bullish on Celesten than many, but we believe he’s an important component of a very strong Seattle prospect corps. Signed out of the Dominican Republic, Celesten’s progress has stalled because of injuries, but in making his pro debut last year, he earned some valuable experience at Rookie-Ball and scored nearly a run per game while displaying impressive extra-base sock. He also flashed stolen base potential before yet another injury cut short his 2024 season. Give this kid a run of good health and just watch what happens.

47. Chase Dollander, SP, Colorado Rockies (NR): Among the top right-handed pitching prospects in the game, Dollander was taken ninth overall in 2023, but didn’t make his pro debut until last year. It was worth the wait as he enjoyed splendid hit rates at High-A before posting an even more sparkling ERA after being promoted to Double-A. Dollander has proved advanced enough that it’s reasonable to expect him to reach the bigs this year (and maybe even break camp with a job), but then the big question emerges as it does with all Colorado pitchers: can he overcome Coors Field?

48. Noble Meyer, SP, Miami Marlins (87): Meyer’s slider is his bread and butter, and really, one of the top offerings among all pitching prospects. Last year, he really improved at Class-A (2.65 ERA), earning a promotion to High-A, where he struggled to adjust and posted a poor record. Still, there’s a reason Noble is a consensus top 50 prospect, so we’re expecting him to master the level this season and soon be ready for the next challenge as he moves up the ladder.

49. Kevin McGonigle, SS/2B, Detroit Tigers (NR): You’d be hard pressed to find a better contact hitter in the minors than McGonigle. However, he was slowed by injuries last year, spending most of the time at Class-A while piling up a ton of runs and continuing to hit very well. After McGonigle moved up to High-A, total bases were hard to come by in his brief time active at the level before a hand injury ended his season early. His hit tool is superb and complimented nicely by tremendous strike zone judgement.

50. Ethan Salas, C, San Diego Padres (13): Salas seems like he’s been around forever, but he’s still three years away from taking his first legal drink. Unfortunately, the Padres’ catcher of the future took a step back last year overall, although he did hit slightly better at High-A than he did in his first crack at the level. Salas also flashed more speed than ever, so it wasn’t all bad news. The top international prospect of the 2023 class has a bright future, but owners need to be patient with this kid after he raised our expectations a bit high in his first pro season.

51. Justin Crawford, OF, Philadelphia Phillies (76): We tend to like Crawford a great deal more than other sites even though his numbers regressed a tad last year. He spent most of the season back at High-A and he was productive, earning a promotion to Double-A for the final few weeks. Promisingly, Crawford piled up the runs and ribbies while hitting even better after moving up, and that excites us. He doesn’t get the press that other top prospects do, but his hit tool and speed will make him a factor before long. We’re very curious to see how Crawford fares at camp as an NRI.

52. Dalton Rushing, C/OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (56): It’s unclear where on the diamond Rushing will wind up (note that he’s getting reps at 1B this spring), but he’s a good candidate to make his MLB debut this season — even though he’s not yet on the 40-man roster. But he made such good progress offensively last year, flashing excellent extra-base sock at Double-A and then doing even better at Triple-A, where he put up impressive counting cat numbers. Obviously, Rushing will be much more attractive as a Fantasy option if he qualifies at catcher, and if he does, he could be a top 40 backstop in 2025 with great long-term upside.

53. Luke Keaschall, 2B/OF/1B, Minnesota Twins (NR): Keaschall improved his stock as much as any prospect last year after piling up a crapload of runs and hitting extremely well at High-A and Double-A. We love his emerging power-speed combo and were super impressed by the fact he cut his K rate as he moved up the system ladder. Keaschall lacks one outstanding skill (but his hit tool is his best feature) and given his weak throwing arm, first base could be his long-term home, so it’s clear his upside is capped, although we’re a bit more bullish on him than most.

54. Braden Montgomery, OF, Chicago White Sox (NR): One of the key prospects the White Sox got in the Garrett Crochet trade, Montgomery was taken 12th overall by Boston in last year’s draft, but has yet to make his pro debut. The Texas A&M product — and highest draft pick in Aggies history — is universally slotted just outside the top 50 thanks to an elite arm, great power and average speed. Montgomery is a former two-way prospect, but it’s clear now his future is in the outfield as opposed to on the mound.

55. Bryce Eldridge, 1B, San Francisco Giants (NR): We’re not as high on Eldridge as some, but his first full season definitely opened some eyes. He went all the way from Class-A to Triple-A and hit very well while racking up a ton of total bases. San Francisco’s top prospect’s best tool is his power, but his speed is below average. Eldridge is another former two-way player who will now focus solely on hitting, but don’t be surprised if the Giants are forced to make room for him sooner rather than later.

56. Christian Moore, 2B, Los Angeles Angels (NR): Conversely, we’re more bullish about Moore than others, but his pro debut after going eighth overall in last year’s draft really impressed us. He made a mockery of Class-A, so was bumped up to Double-A after just two games, but he just hit so well that we couldn’t stop our excitement about how fast he can arrive in the bigs. Sure, it was a small sample size – 25 pro games – but Moore was extremely productive and his power potential is intriguing. His speed is average, but again, it’s about his pop – a school record 34 dingers in his junior season at Tennessee gives you an idea what he’s capable of. Moore looks like a future 30-homer middle infielder.

57. Bryce Rainer, SS, Detroit Tigers (NR): Many prospect hounds are eagerly anticipating the pro debut this spring of Detroit’s first round pick from last year. The 11th overall pick out of an L.A. high school is the No. 4 prospect in the Tiger system thanks to his elite arm and across the board above average skill set. Yet another two-way prospect who some believed could make it as a hurler, Rainer preferred life as a hitter and his continued development in those tools justify his choice. In last year’s National High School Invitational, there wasn’t a better looking prospect. Looking for someone who could soar up the rankings by this time in 2026? Among the keys of a suddenly stacked Tiger system, Rainer’s your man.

58. Jaison Chourio, OF, Cleveland Guardians (NR): Speaking of stacked systems, Cleveland is loaded and we like Chourio slightly more than most sites after he proved he can hit at Class-A while flashing emerging (if still modest) power and plus-plus speed. With his ability to draw walks, he looks like a perfect leadoff man of the future in Cleveland. Chourio’s power will likely fall short of average (he’s not his brother Jackson in this regard), but the hit tool and speed will compensate, and the ability to switch hit is always a plus, especially considering he’s better as a lefty.

59. Jace Jung, 3B/2B, Detroit Tigers (60): Jung made his MLB debut last year, and it’s becoming more clear that he’s got a full-time job heading into 2025 given that Detroit didn’t wind up signing Bregman. In Jung’s first year at Triple-A, he didn’t hit quite as well and the power he flashed in 2023 regressed. The good news is that he cut his K rate and still has upside at age 24. But what we love most about Jung is his on-base prowess; if you’re in a league that uses that stat, definitely bump him up your rankings.

60. Jeferson Quero, C, Milwaukee Brewers (74): Milwaukee’s top hitting prospect, Quero is another player who is slowly climbing up our rankings despite missing virtually all of 2024 (and with that, we tend to like him much more than others). An elite fielder with a very strong arm, the rest of his game grades out as average, except his speed, which is below grade. Still, considering the Brew Crew made the modest investment of $200,000 to sign him out of Venezuela in 2019, Quero has done very well for himself as he’s steadily climbed the ranks and now put himself in position to make his MLB at some point this year.

61. Brandon Sproat, SP, New York Mets (NR): Sproat is another prospect we’re a tad higher on than most, but his pro debut last year really caught our attention. The 2023 second rounder didn’t pitch professionally in his draft year, but made quick work of the Mets’ system last year, tossing five dominant starts at High-A before getting the bump to Double-A. He remained highly effective there thanks to improved control before taking some slumps over the last few weeks at Triple-A. Sproat has quickly established himself as the Mets’ top prospect thanks to a fastball that is comfortably in the 95-98 mph range but can periodically be dialed up to 100 mph. His curveball is not a strong offering, but overall his stuff grades out above average, and the Mets obviously like him enough to draft him a second time after he didn’t sign in 2022 and chose instead to spend another season with the Florida Gators. Sproat has a bit more of a chance to break camp with a rotation slot with Frankie Montas (ankle) out.

62. Sal Stewart, 2B/3B, Cincinnati Reds (NR): We’ve got Stewart listed higher than most after he flashed more power in an injury-shortened season last year. His hit tool is above average and this, combined with an advanced batting eye, will take him far. Speed is Stewart’s weakest asset, yet he is clearly capable of racking up a decent number of steals (10 in 80 games last year). When they selected Stewart in 2022, the Reds made wise use of the compensation pick they got from losing Nick Castellanos, but long-term, expect Stewart to shift over to first base.

63. Jett Williams, SS/OF, New York Mets (57): Williams tends to get underrated because he’s on the small size (5’6”), but it’s not as if undersized players haven’t made big impacts before (Jose Altuve, hello). No, the reason Williams slipped in our rankings this year is because injuries limited him to just 121 at-bats and sapped him of his power in 2024. We really have to throw last season away when it comes to judging him, but it was a lost season of development nonetheless. Williams still has plus-plus speed and grades at least average across the board, so the Mets still have time to reap plenty of rewards from their 2022 first rounder. We’ll know a lot more about him after this season, but don’t be shocked if he gets peddled as the Mets seek pitching help.

64. Cade Horton, SP, Chicago Cubs (32): Horton was another prospect that dealt with injury issues and therefore took a tumble in our rankings. But he’s 100 per cent healthy now and ready to hit the ground running in Spring Training. In his brief action last season, he was far more hittable, and it’s clear his issues were health related, thereby delaying what was supposed to be the year he reached the majors. However, Horton’s elite slider, paired with a plus-plus heater should have him at Wrigley before long, probably at some point this year. This dude is super athletic, having been a two-way player in college who also played football.

65. Brock Wilken, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers (85): Wilken is unlikely to provide much, if any, Fantasy value this year, and realistically, he could use more seasoning after having some issues with the bat in his first full season. There are some that don’t like him at all among their top 100, but his superb arm and plus power intrigue us. Speed, however, will never be Wilken’s thang. But for us, it’s the pop; after all, he set a freshman record for homers while at Wake Forest. Wilken could be used as part of a trade package to help the Brewers get a big bat.

66. Agustin Ramirez, C/1B, Miami Marlins (NR): Ramirez is a solid long-term prospect who could potentially provide value in 2025. Part of the return the Fish got in the Jazz Chisholm deal, Ramirez piled up a crapload of runs and ribbies while showing improved power. We tend to like him more than most, but catchers who can hit are always at a premium, assuming he can stay there long-term. Ramirez’s combination of power and arm strength should get him a shot in the bigs this year, so we’ll soon find out if he can justify earning the highest bonus paid to a Dominican in the 2018-19 International class.

67. Dylan Beavers, OF, Baltimore Orioles (NR): A swing adjustment has allowed Beavers to increase his line drive rate and while that didn’t translate into a higher BA, he did up his power game while again scoring a ton of runs. He brings above average speed and arm strength, but his overall skill set is likely below average. Still, Beavers does bring some tools to the table and if his power continues to develop, he could ultimately be a 20-20 dude in the Show.

68. Carson Whisenhunt, SP, San Francisco Giants (92): The Giants’ top pitching prospect, Whisenhunt made a nice jump this season after staying healthy but struggling to a poor record. Armed with a superb changeup, he should ultimately be an average MLB starter after being perhaps the top left-handed pitcher of the 2022 MLB draft. As long as opposing hitters keep chasing his changeup, Whisenhunt has potential upside as a No. 3 starter. See how he performs this spring as an NRI.

69. Kevin Alcantara, OF, Chicago Cubs (81): Alcantara continues to move up the ranks, but he faces a roadblock given the abundance of talent ahead of him on the Cubs outfield depth chart. He wasn’t quite as good with the stick last year but remains an intriguing prospect given his power-speed-hit tool combo. Alcantrara has tremendous sprint speed and is very good at squaring up the ball, traits that will play well once he gets a legitimate opportunity in the bigs.

70. Colby Thomas, OF, Athletics (NR): Thomas isn’t super young (24), but established himself as a top prospect thanks to a massive breakout last year. He showed improved on-base skills at Double-A, earning a promotion to Triple-A, where his extra-base sock was even better. Yes, we like him more than most, but an extra-base machine with emerging speed? Yes, please.

71. Zebby Matthews, SP, Minnesota Twins (NR): Matthews is another prospect who came out of relative obscurity with a breakout campaign that saw him tear through the minors all the way to a nine-start stint in the bigs. Thanks to improved ground ball rates, he posted a stellar ERA across three minor league levels before getting the call to the Show, where he allowed too many baserunners to enjoy much success. But ZiPS has Matthews projected to post a solid 4.05 ERA this season, which would provide a massive boost to the back end of the Twin rotation while making him among the top rookie hurlers in the majors. Despite the small sample size of his work in the bigs, his swinging strike rate speaks to big time K potential, so while he may not have massive upside, his 2025 value is likely to be among the highest of players on this list.

72. Edgar Quero, C, Chicago White Sox (NR): We’re not quite as bullish about Quero as some, but he did work his way onto our list this year after a solid bounce back effort in 2024, even though he did miss some time with an injury. While active, though, he was extremely productive, and while he struck out a bit more often, his contact rate remained strong. Acquired from the Angels in the Lucas Gioliti deal, Quero’s hit tool and on-base skills definitely intrigue us.

73. Jackson Ferris, SP, Los Angeles Dodgers (NR): A universal top 75 prospect and former Cubs prospect, Ferris features plus offerings in his fastball and slider, but his changeup is just average as his control. The southpaw made great progress last season, racking up more wins while trimming his ERA despite pitching against tougher competition. Ferris also continued to flash impressive strikeout potential. Expected to arrive in the bigs by next season, he has some good stuff, but will need to be able to find the strike zone with more consistency if he’s going to stick as a starter.

74. Trey Yesavage, SP, Toronto Blue Jays (NR): Toronto’s top prospect has yet to make his pro debut after being taken 20th overall in last year’s draft. There are many who believe that Ricky Tiedemann is the better prospect, but for our money it’s Yesavage… barely. An advanced arm, Yesavage is expected to begin 2025 at Class-A, but he should make quick work of that level and move rapidly.

75. Jacob Wilson, SS, Athletics (NR): We tend to like Wilson more than most, but he already has MLB experience and his super contact skills translated to the Show. He dealt with injury issues last year, but absolutely molested minor league pitching while he was active. In fact, in 79 career games in the minors, Wilson has posted a .401 BA. Yup, you read that correctly. We’re not expecting much pop and even less speed, but this dude is a hitting machine, and could easily compete for AL Rookie of the Year this season.

76. Robby Snelling, SP, Miami Marlins (67): Snelling will be at Spring Training as a non-roster invitee, the youngest such player at Miami’s camp this year. Part of the return that the Fish got in the Tanner Scott deal, Snelling had a rough second season, thereby taking a bit of a tumble in our rankings. Snelling’s record was atrocious, his ERA spiked and he was far more hittable. Regardless, we believe his kid has a bright future given how young he was for his league, and for what it’s worth, the dude looked phenomenal in his Triple-A debut in late-September.

77. Caden Dana, SP, Los Angeles Angels (NR): Dana is likely to go undrafted in redraft leagues, but don’t sleep on him as an in-season waiver wire add capable of delivering some value. Sure, he got torched in three starts in his MLB debut last year, but it’s hard not to get excited about what he did at Double-A. He logged heavy innings, reduced an already stingy home run rate and made tremendous strides with his control. Dana has the type of body that will allow him to chomp up the innings, and while he may benefit from a bit of time at Triple-A this year (he does not have a rotation spot coming into this spring, but will have the opportunity to work his way into one), we won’t be shocked if he spends most, if not all of 2025 with the Halos.

78. AJ Smith-Shawver, SP, Atlanta Braves (68): Could Smith-Shawver be used as trade bait this winter? Rumours suggest he could be in play as the Braves seek a more veteran starter for their 2025 rotation. He slipped in the rankings this year after a somewhat tough 2024, albeit one in which he looked strong in his first and only career start in the bigs (although he also got to start Game One of the Wild Card series). Smith-Shawver’s ERA wasn’t great last year, but it’s not as if he was getting hit hard and his xFIP of 4.49 suggests he was fairly unlucky. He actually improved his control, but that remains an issue and will need to be better if he’s going to stick as a starter.

79. Drew Gilbert, OF, New York Mets (42): The Mets traded for Jose Siri this offseason, but realistically he’s a short-term solution until Gilbert is ready for prime time. Unfortunately, Gilbert’s development was slowed by a hamstring injury last year, and it was a tough go for him while he was active, hence his drop in the rankings. His total base numbers were very modest and his power waned, but at least he retained his solid walk rate. Still, his BA keeps dipping as he trends more and more into a flyball hitter. Gilbert clearly needs a bit more time to master Triple-A, but if he can stay healthy he should make his MLB debut sometime this year.

80. Heston Kjerstad, OF, Baltimore Orioles (34): Baltimore’s outfield is a pretty crowded place, so it’s unlikely that Kjerstad will bag a starting role this year, leaving him either as a reserve or back at Triple-A. Yes, he had some injury issues in 2024, but when he played it became clear he has nothing left to prove in the minors. Kjerstad again hit extremely well down on the farm, earning his MLB debut, but not surprisingly he didn’t hit as well for the O’s. And now that they’ve added Tyler O’Neill, Kjerstad seems blocked again. Kjerstad will be 26 on Opening Day, so time is running out for the second overall pick of 2020 to establish himself as a full-time big leaguer.

81. Ricky Tiedemann, SP, Toronto Blue Jays (9): Injuries have really disrupted Tiedemann’s pro career so far, and he enters 2025 trying to work his way back from TJS in August. To give you a sense of his struggles, he has failed to win any of the 23 starts he’s made since the beginning of 2023. And the injuries are clearly affecting Tiedemann’s performance as his ERA has risen each season, so small wonder he’s no longer a top three pitching prospect (as he was heading into 2024). He’s still just 22, so there’s time for him to bounce back, but it’s going to take a stretch of health first, and we know that won’t happen completely until 2026.

82. George Klassen, SP, Los Angeles Angels (NR): Traded from the Phils in the Carlos Estevez deal, Klassen will be in the mix for the fifth starter job this spring, but realistically, he should be back at Double-A or perhaps bumped to Triple-A. Still, Klassen really shot through the minors in his first pro season last year, starting at Class-A and winding up at Double-A. He posted a winning record with a fine ERA, did a great job of keeping the ball in the yard and flashed big time strikeout potential. And Klassen was very hard to hit; it’s clear the Halos have landed a future rotation staple here.

83. Thomas White, SP, Miami Marlins (NR): Taken 35th overall out of a Massachusetts high school in 2023, White took a massive step forward in his first full season last year. He enjoyed a solid ERA at Class-A, earning a promotion before the end of May to High-A, where he racked up some wins in an even more impressive showing. All told, White had a sweet ERA and a ton of Ks, putting the lefty squarely on the prospect map and someone that needs to be tracked closely this season to see how he fares in the higher levels of the minors.

84. Deyvison De Los Santos, 1B/3B, Miami Marlins (NR): De Los Santos is all about the power, and really the only thing that can hold him back is his equally prodigious strikeout rate. Last year was a whirlwind for him as he was packaged up and sent from Arizona to Miami in the A.J. Puk deal, only temporarily stalling his journey to a 40-homer campaign. De Los Santos’ extra-base sock is elite, despite being a groundball hitter, so perhaps Miami landed a real gem here. Sleeper alert for 2025.

85. Termarr Johnson, 2B/SS, Pittsburgh Pirates (23): Johnson took a serious tumble in this year’s rankings and now looks like he won’t be MLB ready until next season. He spent most of the season at High-A, and really didn’t perform very well yet got the late-season bump to Double-A regardless. While there, Johnson’s already modest extra-base pop disappeared and he showed extreme groundball tendencies. At this stage, solid on-base skills and decent speed are his calling cards, but we’re going to need to see better results or he’ll drop off this list entirely next season. Still, Johnson’s sweet swing cannot be overlooked.

86. Cam Smith, 3B/OF, Houston Astros (NR): Smith was the key piece Houston received in the Kyle Tucker trade, and immediately becomes the Astros’ top prospect. Smith, taken 14th overall last year, enjoyed a very impressive pro debut, piling up the runs and ribbies at Class-A before a quick promotion to High-A, where his slugging remained robust enough for him to make it to Double-A by season’s end. And he continued to hit well there, all told scoring a ton of runs over three levels while racking up total bases galore. Smith is clearly an advanced bat and he should be knocking on the door of the big leagues as early as late 2025 at this pace.

87. Christian Scott, SP, New York Mets (NR): Scott will miss 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, so this is a dynasty league only option, but he looked very impressive in going undefeated at Triple-A. The gopheritis was concerning, but we love the Ks and despite failing to bag a win in his nine-start look in the bigs, he definitely held his own with a solid WHIP. Scott is a tough kid, but he was unable to pitch through his elbow woes, so we’ll have to wait until 2026 to see him get a shot to stick in the Met rotation.

88. Luisangel Acuna, 2B/OF, New York Mets (31): Acuna dropped precipitously on our list this year after a somewhat tough season at Triple-A. However, he was splendid in his first taste of the bigs, even seeing some action in the playoffs, although mostly as a pinch-runner. Better yet, the Mets say that Acuna will have a big role on the team this year, so don’t overlook him as a redraft option. He’s capable of piling up the runs in the right situation, and there is extra-base sock in his bat, but speed and on-base skill are his calling cards. Ronald’s younger brother is a different type of player, but there’s still talent here.

89. Adael Amador, SS, Colorado Rockies (21): Another prospect who took a major tumble in the rankings this year is Amador, who got a slightly longer look in the bigs last year, but was clearly not ready. The minor league numbers weren’t attractive either as he missed time with injuries and saw his normally high BA plummet. Still, the speed remains very attractive and this switch-hitter – despite seemingly being around forever – is still just 21. Be patient, as the Rockies clearly haven’t given up on the prospect on him being a big factor for them.

90. Luis Baez, OF, Houston Astros (NR): Baez will face plenty of competition for a job if he remains in the Houston system, and the fact that his numbers have declined as he has risen through the ranks suggest he could use at least another year of seasoning. Still, we do like his emerging extra-base power, but would love to see him get back to the elite walk rate he flashed in 2023 (although it did look good after his promotion to Double-A last year). We’re going to be very curious to see how he handles this level over a longer stretch as there’s definitely potential here, but Baez could also be a one and done on our Top 100.

91. Moises Ballesteros, C/1B, Chicago Cubs (NR): Ballesteros’ ability to play catcher definitely has our attention because his bat keeps improving. His walk rate regressed last year, but the BA and power improvements more than compensated. Ballesteros has definitely worked his way into the Cubs’ long-term catching plan, but he’s probably going to spend most of 2025 in the minors to gain more experience given that he won’t be 22 until next fall.

92. Tyler Black, 1B/2B, Milwaukee Brewers (77): One of the top Canadian born prospects in the game, Black knows how to draw walks and create havoc once he’s on the basepaths. Unfortunately, he didn’t perform as well at Triple-A last year and struggled to hit during his MLB debut, hence him dropping 15 slots from last year. The BA really crumbled for Black and his steal numbers regressed significantly, although we did like his extra-base pop. The other concern? Second base seems to have disappeared from his list of potential places he’ll wind up, so now it’s looking like either 3B or more likely 1B as his future home on the diamond. That lack of versatility hurts his chances of being a super sub.

93. Cam Collier, 3B, Cincinnati Reds (58): A top 10 prospect at the hot corner, Collier slipped in our rankings, but all is not lost for the Futures Game MVP. He actually enjoyed a better year in 2024, finally flashing power, backed up by solid on-base skills. While Collier’s line drive rate did not increase as we had hoped, he was still able to really boost his slugging. So there’s definite upside that remains untapped here.

94. Dustin Harris, OF/1B, Texas Rangers (NR): Harris remains in the running as a potential outfielder in Texas in 2025 despite mixed results last year. His total base count and homers dipped, as did his steals, but he was less extreme in his flyball tendencies, a trend which plays to his strengths. Harris has a chance to be a productive player capable of supplying a bit of pop, but tons of speed with a solid BA. But at age 25, the time is now for him to break through as a full-time big leaguer.

95. Ryan Clifford, OF/1B, New York Mets (NR): Is Clifford’s emergence as a power hitting prospect the real reason the Mets seemed hesitant to bring back Pete Alonso? Clifford moved up the ladder and gained a ton of experience at Double-A last year, putting him very close to the bigs thanks to an advanced approach that is evident through his elite walk rate. Sure, his rising K rate positions him as a true three-outcome type, but if you’re playing in an OBP format, who cares about his low BA?

96. Cole Carrigg, OF, Colorado Rockies (NR): We’re not quite as high on Carrigg as most given that he’ll be 23 in May and has yet to play above High-A. And it’s not as if he dominated the way he did in 2023, but he got plenty of experience in his first full season, and he was productive while lowering his strikeout rate. There’s a lot to like with Carrigg, but until he duplicates this production at a higher level, we’re going to hedge our bets a smidge.

97. Druw Jones, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks (25): Jones is still clinging to his spot in our top 100, yet despite the massive plummet, we actually like him better than most. We still marvel at his tools and the potential this offers, but the injuries and unconventional batting mechanics remain concerns. He did flash developing extra-base pop in a fairly productive season at Class-A last year, and we love his walk rate. If Jones improves again this year, he’ll bounce back up this list in 2026. Given the pedigree as the second overall pick in 2022, patience is in order.

98. Hector Rodriguez, OF, Cincinnati Reds (NR): An important piece of the Reds’ High-A team that went to the playoffs last season, Rodriguez earned himself an invite to Spring Training. He got some great experience at the level, and while his run total and power regressed, he’s probably ready to try his hand at Double-A this season. The only issue with Rodriguez is that he lacks one above average tool that will drive his progress; at this point he looks like he’ll ultimately be a solid fielder, but will his bat develop enough for him to be a starter? He’s still just 20, so there’s time, but 2025 will be a very important year for him to prove himself as a future MLB player.

99. Quinn Mathews, SP, St. Louis Cardinals (NR): Mathews was the Cards’ fourth round pick in 2023, and the lefty looks just about ready for his first taste of the Show after tearing through four levels of the minors in his pro debut last season. The former Stanford star posted a sweet record while accomplishing the rare feat of topping 200 Ks in one season. Small wonder that Mathews will be in camp as an NRI, and while a bit more seasoning is likely in order, we wouldn’t be shocked if he forces his way into the Cardinal rotation before long. This kid throws strikes.

100. Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Chicago White Sox (NR): The Pale Hose are loaded with shortstop prospects, so Gonzalez’s road to the bigs will be challenging, although he did make progress last year. He gained valuable experience at both High-A and, especially Double-A, showing a better hit tool with a bit more pop. Gonzalez will need another full year of seasoning to hone his swing mechanics and ideally his fielding work as well. The skills are there; he just needs to put in the work to dig them out if he’s going to live up to his billing as a 2023 first round pick.

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