Welcome to our first Top 100 prospect list of the 2026 baseball season. This serves as our initial published rankings of 2026, essential our internal preseason Top 100, minus the prospects who’ve exhausted their prospect status in the first month of the season, but more on that below.

You’ll notice that I place a heavy emphasis on upside especially towards the end of the list. There will be names in the 90-100 range you won’t find on most mainstream ranking lists. I would rather be early on a player with true impact potential than rank safer prospects with higher floors and lower ceilings who may not make an impact at the major league level. This list is built using live looks at players, industry sources and the player’s statistical performance.

While this is a site dedicated to baseball cards and collecting, these rankings focus strictly on on-field baseball value, not current or projected card value. Players with a strong defense-first profiles and pitchers are evaluated based on how much they’re expected to contribute at the Major League level. Establishing a strong foundation of real baseball value is critical before translating that information into the card market. A separate list focused on collectibility will be coming soon for those interested in prospecting from a card value perspective.

Before we dive in, let’s quickly cover the eligibility requirements for inclusion on the list. Players must still qualify for rookie status in MLB and cannot have exceeded:

• 130 at-bats (hitters)
• 50 innings pitched (starting pitchers)
• 30 appearances (relief pitchers)

Additionally, this list excludes professional international players from leagues such as the NPB in Japan or KBO in South Korea.

1. Konnor Griffin	26. Zyhir Hope	51. Tyler Bremner	76. Gavin Kilen
2. Kevin McGonigle	27. Liam Doyle	52. Lazaro Montes	77. Jarlin Susana
3. Jesus Made	28. Luis Pena	53. Theo Gillen	78. AJ Ewing
4. JJ Wetherholt	29. Jonah Tong	54. Kaelen Culpepper	79. Arjun Nimmala
5. Max Clark	30. Bryce Rainer	55. Carlos Lagrange	80. Angel Genoa
6. Walker Jenkins	31. Chase DeLauter	56. Braden Montgomery	81. Trey Gibson
7. Carson Benge	32. Noah Schultz	57. Eduardo Tait	82. Andrew Fischer
8. Trey Yesavage	33. Caleb Bonemer	58. Emil Morales	83. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz
9. Colt Emerson	34. Travis Bazzana	59. Dax Kilby	84. Sam Antonacci
10. Leo De Vries	35. Jamie Arnold	60. Travis Sykora	85. Hagen Smith
11. Payton Tolle	36. Sebastian Walcott	61. Ralphy Velazquez	86. Luis Hernandez
12. Kade Anderson	37. Robby Snelling	62. Michael Arroyo	87. Tanner McDougal
13. Thomas White	38. Gage Jump	63. Emmanuel Rodriguez	88. Justin Gonzalez
14. Rainiel Rodriguez	39. JoJo Parker	64. Billy Carlson	89. Esteban Mejia
15. Josue De Paula	40. Alfredo Duno	65. Joshua Baez	90. Kendry Chourio
16. Seth Hernandez	41. Ryan Waldschmidt	66. Kyson Witherspoon	91. Tanner Franklin
17. George Lombard Jr.	42. Ethan Holliday	67. Cooper Pratt	92. Aroon Escobar
18. Ryan Sloan	43. Aiva Arquette	68. Jaxon Wiggins	93. Anthony Eyanson
19. Bryce Eldridge	44. Edward Florentino	69. Justin Crawford	94. Gage Wood
20. Aidan Miller	45. Jett Williams	70. Kruz Schoolcraft	95. Xavier Neyens
21. Eduardo Quintero	46. Cam Caminiti	71. Nate George	96. Joseph Dzierwa
22. Andrew Painter	47. Joe Mack	72. Jhonny Level	97. Daniel Pierce
23. Eli Willits	48. Brody Hopkins	73. JR Ritchie	98. Conor Prielipp
24. Josuar Gonzalez	49. Mike Sirota	74. Kayson Cunningham	99. Kevin Alvarez
25. Franklin Arias	50. Josue Briceno	75. Charlie Condon	100. Kevin DeFrank

Scouting Reports

1. Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, Pittsburgh Pirates
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Griffin is the definition of a true 5-tool player, with a large athletic frame that would look right at home on a football field. His speed and power are both comfortably above average, with his speed often garnering a 70 on the 20-80 scale. His arm also gets a 70-grade, giving him the ability to stick at SS or transition seamlessly to the OF if needed.

2. Kevin McGonigle, SS, Detroit Tigers
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McGonigle is one of the purest hitters in the minor leagues and has far outplayed his 2nd Round pick status, although he did get a $2.85M bonus. Long a favorite of Baseball America’s Ben Badler, he has played himself into an Opening Day spot on the Tigers roster and has performed well early.

3. Jesus Made, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
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Made is following the Jackson Chourio development plan to a T. He’s looking like a huge offensive weapon for the Brewers to deploy in the next year or so. He currently carries 60-grade evaluations across his hitting, power and run tools, giving hime one of the more well-rounded offensive profiles in the minors. Defensively he has the versatility to handle 2B or 3B if needed but the Brewers will give him every opportunity to be their SS of the future.

4. JJ Wetherholt, SS, St. Louis Cardinals
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Wetherholt had a legitimate chance to go 1-1 pick in the 2024 draft but ultimately fell to St. Louis at number 7. He projects as a cornerstone piece for a rebuilding Cardinals roster, likely settling in as an impact bat at 2B. Despite a small frame (5’9″) he is able to generate above-average power to pair with excellent contact skills. If everything clicks, he could be a future .300 hitter with 20+ home runs a year.

5. Max Clark, OF, Detroit Tigers
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Clark is one of the most tooled-up prospects in the minor leagues and his performance is finally starting to match the tools. He has all the makings of a fan favorite, thanks to his outgoing personality and social media presence. On the field, he projects as an elite defender in center field, giving him a high-impact floor to go along with his upside at the plate.

6. Walker Jenkins, OF, Minnesota Twins
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Jenkins sits at the 6 spot due mainly to his inability to stay on the field. He’s made it to the Triple-A after dominating Double-A in 2025. This will be a critical year to evaluate his plus hitting and plus power play in the upper level of the minors. If he can stay healthy, he will likely not qualify for the list next year.

7.Carson Benge, OF, New York Mets
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Benge looks like a future staple in the Mets’ outfield. I really liked the in person looks I got of him during Spring Training and his performance took off as the season progressed. Heading into 2026, I expect him to begin tapping into his 20+ HR potential while being able to maintain a batting average in the .280 range.

8.Trey Yesavage, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays
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I had internal dialogue on whether it’s really fair to include Yesavage on the list following his huge post-season run with the Blue Jays last year. He’s a potential Ace and should be a mainstay in Toronto’s rotation for a long-time. His splitter is so much fun to watch and is extremely successful in part due to his high release point.

9. Colt Emerson, SS, Seattle Mariners
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Emerson is a great prospect that just signed a huge extension which means he will be in the big leagues soon. Some of the hitters ranked higher have a much better chance of displaying impact when they make contact and many play the same defensive position or an equally important position on the diamond. Even without top-tier power, his profile and proximity to the majors could make him a dark-horse Rookie of the Year candidate.

10. Leo De Vries, SS, Athletics
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De Vries has off the charts potential, thus earning him the nickname “El Mutante” (The Mutant). He was the Top International Prospect in 2024 and earned a $4.2M bonus from the Padres before being the centerpiece of the Mason Miller acquisition last year. Miller has become the best reliever in baseball, but the A’s might still get the better end of the deal if De Vries reached his potential. He’s heading to Double-A at age 19 and could be at the very top of this list next year if everything comes together.

11. Payton Tolle, LHP, Boston Red Sox
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Tolle burst onto the prospect scene after being an over-slot 2nd Round Pick ($2M bonus) in 2024. A former two-way player in college, Tolle’s fastball (a 70-grade) is his best pitch but he features a solid mix with a slider, change-up and cutter that are all at least big league average pitches. The Lefty heads back to Triple-A to start the year after getting a late season call-up. He should be back in the majors for good at some point this year.

12. Kade Anderson, LHP, Seattle Mariners
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Anderson was the best pitcher in college baseball in 2025 and ended up being the #3 Pick in the MLB Draft. He doesn’t have an elite pitch, but does feature two above average pitches in his fastball and change-up, where both garner at least a 60-grade. He features two breaking balls, a slider and a curve, that are at least average pitches. He could be up in the majors before the end of the year and if his stuff continues to improve as a professional you could be looking at a future #1 or #2 pitcher in a loaded rotation.

13. Thomas White, LHP, Miami Marlins
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The Marlins drafted White in the 2nd Round of the 2023 draft but gave him 1st Round money with a more than $4M bonus. His raw stuff is as good as any pitcher in the minors with his fastball and change-up each getting a 60-grade, and his slider scoring a 70. If he can improve his slightly below average control, White could be an Ace at the major league level. He will be 21 this season and should see time in Triple-A after getting up to speed following a spring injury.

14. Rainiel Rodriguez, C, St. Louis Cardinals
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Rodriguez is one of my personal favorite prospects in the minors, He showed advanced hitting ability at a young age, hitting .249 with 13 home runs last year as an 18-year-old in the Florida State League, a league known for suppressing power number. He’ll open 2026 in High-A Peoria and could see his offensive production take a significant leap forward.

15. Josue De Paula, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
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De Paula put together an impressive 2025 season, including his Futures Game MVP performance and looks to be a potential star at the plate. His 60 hit, 60 power profile combined with a great understanding of the strike-zone should help him increase production in the higher levels of the minor league. Whether he is the next big thing in LA or used as a trade-piece for the Dodgers during the season will determine when he gets to the major leagues.

16. Seth Hernandez, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates
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Hernandez may be the best high school pitching prospect I’ve seen since Josh Beckett. I fought the urge to run him into the Top 10, but could see him crack that level at our first in-season update. Hernandez is very athletic as he was a two-way player and would have been a legitimate draft prospect as just a hitter. He has two 70-grade pitches in his fastball and change-up, and his slider and curve are both above average. It will be great to see him make his pro debut and begin his quest to join Paul Skenes in the Pittsburgh rotation.

17. George Lombard Jr., SS, New York Yankees
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Lombard Jr. comes from a baseball family, his dad (George Sr.) is the Tigers bench coach and his younger brother (Jacob) should be a 1st Round Pick in this year’s draft. He is a supremely athletic SS, whose glove is currently ahead of his bat. He should be a solid hitter with slightly above average power if he’s able to improve his contact rate. He has a great eye at the plate and is not afraid to take a walk. He could develop into a 25 homer, 25 steals player at his peak.

18. Ryan Sloan, RHP, Seattle Mariners
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Sloan is another high-end pitching prospect in the Mariners system and I’ve been a fan since his high school days. Originally committed to Wake Forest, he instead signed as a 2nd round pick that with a $3M bonus. He’s quickly developed into one of the elite arms in the minor leagues, showing strong command and the ability to consistently throw strikes. While he may not be a true number 1 starter in the Mariners future rotation, that may have more to do with the presence of Kade Anderson and the current crop of high-end pitchers that are already in Seattle.

19. Bryce Eldridge, 1B, San Francisco Giants
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Eldridge uses his huge 6’7″ frame to generate his above average power that could lead him to be a 40+ homer run hitter in the majors. He has legitimate 70-grade power and while he is currently ranked slightly below average at making contact, he should continue to make improvements. As a professional he has solely focused on hitting after being a two-way prospect in high school.

20. Aidan Miller, SS, Philadelphia Phillies
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Miller fell to the end of the 1st Round in the 2023 Draft, but almost immediately looked like a steal. He is a plus fielder at SS and at the plate brings solid contact, plus power and the ability to steal bases despite being an average runner. Last year he swiped 59 bases across two levels. He had a brief stint in Triple-A last year and should return once he’s off the injured list.

21. Eduardo Quintero, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
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The Dodgers are blessed with an abundance of outfield prospects and have four on this list. Quintero may be the best of the group defensively. He has great strike zone judgement and makes hard contact to all fields. He hit 19 home runs across the two A-ball levels last year. He’ll open 2026 in A+, but could see a promotion to Double-A in short order if he starts hot.

22. Andrew Painter, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies
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Painter is tough to project as a prospect. He has top of the list stuff and has proven performance early in his career. However, he missed the 2023 and 2024 seasons recovering from Tommy John surgery. Back on the mound in 2025, Painter had some positives including 118 innings pitched and 123 strikeouts, but overall was ineffective allowing 129 hits and finishing with a 5.26 ERA. He’ll need to prove his stuff (especially his fastball) are back to pre-injury levels.

23. Eli Willits, SS, Washington Nationals
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Prior to being the #1 Pick in the 2025 Draft, Willits’ prospect took off in the spring. His stock rose until he was a legitimate candidate to go 1-1. His best tool is his speed, but that is followed closely by his baseball knowledge. The rest of his tools are all at least a 50 on the scouting scale and he has the potential to be a very good defensive shortstop. He hit .300 in 50 ABs in A-ball after the draft and should return to the level to start 2026.

24. Josuar Gonzalez, SS, San Francisco Giants
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The Top International Prospect in the 2025, Gonzalez follows in the line of Dominican shortstops to receive huge bonuses in the International Market. Last year, as a 17 year old, he produced a .288/.404/.455 in the Dominican Summer League to demonstrate the potential that got him almost $3M. A move stateside to play in 2026 would be a fun test and could cement his status as a Top 10 prospect in baseball.

25. Franklin Arias, SS, Boston Red Sox
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Originally signed for his defensive profile, Arias has done nothing but perform in pro ball. He’s raised his offensive profile and now boasts a 60-grade on his hit tool and has the potential to contribute offensively at the big league level. While his power remains below average (40-grade) the potential to hit and play solid defense up the middle makes him a legit prospect. He also possesses a strong baseball IQ.

26. Zyhir Hope, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
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The Dodgers acquired Hope from the Cubs in a trade for Michael Busch. Almost immediately his profile began to rise. Hope’s carrying tools are his power and speed. Hope is a power first hitter who needs to focus on making more contact at the plate. He hit .264 with 13 home runs at High-A with a small end of season cameo at AA. He’s headed back to Tulsa to start the season and could see Triple-A before the season ends as a 21 year old.

27. Liam Doyle, LHP, St. Louis Cardinals
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A fiery lefty, Doyle was the SEC Pitcher of the Year before being drafted 5th Overall. His fastball is his calling card and he used it heavily during his college career. He’ll need to improve his secondary pitches if he wants to be a starter in big leagues, but the Cardinals will be able to help him develop these pitches. As a fallback, his fastball and splitter combo should give him the ability to carve out a long career as a reliever.

28. Luis Pena, SS/2B, Milwaukee Brewers
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If Pena would have signed with any other organization, he would almost certainly be talked about as the crown jewel of the their 2024 International Class. However, due to the presence of Jesus Made, Pena is often overshadowed. He won the Dominican Summer League batting crown in 2024 with a .393 average and hit over .300 in his 250+ ABs at A-ball in 2025. After a promotion to High-A he struggled with a .168 average over 100 ABs. He’ll head back to High-A as a 19 year old, so he’s still playing way above his expected level. He could be a big riser if he makes adjustments and uses his outstanding speed and reaching Double-A at 19 is not out of the realm of possibilities.

29. Jonah Tong, RHP, New York Mets
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Coming off earning both MLB Pipeline and Baseball America’s Pitcher of the Year awards in 2025, Tong reached the majors. He is slated to return to Triple-A to start the year, but a hot start or injuries at on the big league staff could earn him a permanent promotion to Flushing. Tong uses his plus fastball and above average change-up to rack up strikeouts. He has the ability to anchor the Mets rotation with Nolan McLean for a long time.

30. Bryce Rainer, SS, Detroit Tigers
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The 2024 1st Round pick was bit by the injury bug in 2025 limiting to just 35 games. He did perform well prior the injury hitting .288 with 5 home runs and 9 steals in 125 ABs while leading the Florida State League in exit velocity. He has above average tools across the board and his power could separate him from other SS prospects on this list. He will return to Lakeland to start the season but once the weather warms up and he proves his healthy, a promotion would not be far behind.

31. Chase DeLauter, OF, Cleveland Guardians
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DeLauter is another prospect who has had trouble staying on the field. Through three seasons he has only 504 at bats to his name. He does have 61 extra base hits with 20 being home runs, which reenforce his 60-hit, 60-power grades. He enters the year at 24, so he’ll need to stay healthy to remain a big time prospect.

32. Noah Schultz, LHP, Chicago White Sox
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A 2022 1st Round Pick, Schultz ranked 10th on my 2025 Top 100 list before having a down year. He walked 45 batters in 73 innings to go along with an opponents batting average of .284. He did strike out more than a batter an inning at the Double-A and Triple-A levels, so there was a bright spot. He continues to throw one of the best sliders in the minor leagues that has deception coming from his combination of a 6’10” frame and low arm angle. He will need to improve his change-up to help his effectiveness, but he is a really unique prospect and quite advanced when compared historically to other pitchers his size. He’s opening 2026 in Triple-A with a call-up to the big leagues expected this year.

33. Caleb Bonemer, SS/3B, Chicago White Sox
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One of the biggest breakout prospects in 2025, Bonemer has really interest toolset. Defensively he could stay at SS, but in a system with Billy Carlson and soon-to-be 2026 #1 pick Roch Cholowsky a move to 3B seems likely. He has been able to improve his pitch recognition as a professional and last year put up a .281/.401/.473 season across both A levels. He’ll return to High-A to start the year, but could see Double-A as a 20 year old.

34. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians
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The former #1 overall pick has seen his stock take a big hit. He’s hit for less power than expected (just 12 home runs in 400+ ABs) and hit under .250 overall as a minor leaguer. He also may struggle to remain in the infield for Cleveland due to their depth in middle infielders in the system. He still has great raw tools, but at age 23 he will need to put them to use in games or he may be off the list come next year.

35. Jamie Arnold, LHP, Athletics
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Arnold had been a pre-season candidate to go 1-1 in the 2025 draft, but fell to the A’s at 11. He has a great pitch mix with a 60 fastball, 65 slider and an average change-up that is at least a 50-grade. He has a strong command of the pitches. He is expected to move quickly through the system especially after starting the year at AA. I would expect Arnold to have a long, successful MLB career as a middle of the rotation pitcher.

36. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Texas Rangers
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This is the second top prospect (Carter Jensen) that despite all the glowing reports I just don’t share the industries option of. He has the tools to be a perennial all-star, but I just haven’t seen it translate to the field when I watch him. He has great bat speed and has shown off his huge power, but I don’t see him hitting enough at the current time to use that in games. He will also miss most of the season after having elbow surgery in February.

37. Robby Snelling, LHP, Miami Marlins
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Another top-notch lefty from the Marlins organization, Snelling was acquired from the Padres for Tanner Scott after a rough start to the 2024 season. He put up solid numbers last year Double-A and Triple-A finishing the year with a 2.51 ERA in 136 innings. Snelling should see some time in Miami this season and while he might not be an ace, he should be able to be a solid mid-rotation pitcher for years to come.

38. Gage Jump, LHP, Athletics
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Jump traveled a winding road to make it to professional baseball. He was a Top 50 HS prospect but chose to attend UCLA before needing Tommy John surgery. A transfer to LSU put him back on track and got him picked 73rd Overall with a $2M signing bonus. He represented the A’s in the Futures Game last year. If he can stay healthy he has a chance to be a high level starter, but he may end up was an elite bullpen piece if he can’t hold up. He should be a big piece of the pitching staff when/if the A’s finally make it to Vegas.

39. JoJo Parker, SS/3B, Toronto Blue Jays
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Parker was the 8th pick of last year’s draft and the Jays really loved his bat. He is very raw defensively and may lack the athleticism to stick at SS, but he has the bat to support a move to 3B if needed. Parker has a twin brother who opted to go to college and is at Mississippi. His 60 hit tool and 55 power should help him as he starts the year in Dunedin, but I wouldn’t expect to really be able to show off his power until he is out of the Florida State League.

40.Alfredo Duno, C, Cincinnati Reds
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While he might be better suited to be a DH or play 1B long-term, he is still behind the dish and got ranked as a catcher. His hit tool gets varying opinions from scouts with some grading it as low as 40 while others give it a 55. He has legit power and should be a solid offensive contributor as backed up by his minor league numbers.

41. Ryan Waldschmidt, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks
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Waldschmidt is a really solid player. On defense he is likely to play a corner spot, but has shown the ability to handle CF if needed. In an organization with Druw Jones, he probably won’t need to man center that often. Offensively, he could be a .270 with 20 home runs and 20 steals type of player in his prime. He should make his debut at some point this season.

42. Ethan Holliday, SS/3B, Colorado Rockies
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The son of Matt and brother of Jackson, Ethan comes from a baseball family. For most of the fall leading up to his draft year, he was seen as a potential 1-1 pick. There are some defensive questions surrounding Holliday, but he should be able to stick in the infield at 3B if he outgrows SS. He has strong on-base skills and great power, but will need to make more contact in his first pro season. He struck out an alarming 33 times in his 71 at bats after his debut. He will head back to A-ball to start 2026.

43. Aiva Arquette, SS, Miami Marlins
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The best college position prospect in the 2025 Draft, Arquette fell to the Marlins at the 7th pick. He’s a big shortstop at 6’5″ and 220lbs, but looked good at SS in his senior season at Oregon State after playing mostly 2B at the University of Washington. He hits the ball extremely hard and looks to have the offensive skills to play either middle infield as a professional.

44. Edward Florentino, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates
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The 19 year old Florentino really broke out in 2025 with a .290, 16 home run year at rookie ball and low A. He hit 16 of those home runs in the Florida State League, a feat that legitimizes the 60 power grade scouts have given him. He does have at least an average hit grade (Baseball America gives it a plus grade of 60) but he hasn’t shown the ability to hit hit for high average yet, hitting just .262 in the FSL. He’s improved his body and his defense as a pro and could see time in CF at the highest levels of the minors.

45. Jett Williams, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
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Williams does not look your typical 2020’s prospect. He is short, listed at just 5’7″, but has shown the ability to hit the ball hard. He played mostly 2B and CF in the Mets system, but should be able to focus on the middle infield positions with Milwaukee. Home run power won’t be a big part of his game, but Williams can really run and will be able to produce a good number of extra base hits due to that speed.

46. Cam Caminiti, LHP, Atlanta Braves
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Caminiti is the top pitching prospect in the Braves system and had a wonderful 2025 in Augusta. He pitched 56.1 innings with a 2.08 ERA. He struck out 75 batters to just 26 walks using his three plus pitches (fastball, change-up, slider). He is starting the year in High-A Rome and could see a promotion to Double-A at some point this season. He is a name to watch for the 2026 Top 100 list.

47. Joe Mack, C, Miami Marlins
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Mack could probably be in the big leagues right now due to his defensive prowess. He has some real impactful hitting tools as well, but will need to cut down on strikeouts to use his plus power at the MLB level. Last year at AAA, he hit .250 with 18 home runs in 364 ABs. He’ll return to Jacksonville to start 2026 and should make his debut this season.

48. Brody Hopkins, RHP, Tampa Rays
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Hopkins uses a very good 5-pitch mix to get results, a career ERA at 2.85 in 249.1 innings across all levels of the minors. His fastball and curveball rank as his top pitches and he could have success against most hitters in the minors with just those two pitches. He does need to work on his consistency and command, but he is really athletic on the mound so there is optimism he can make those adjustments. The Rays might have another gem in their system if he limits the number of walks he issues.

49. Mike Sirota, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
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Sirota was a prospect I’ve been completely wrong about. I saw him as a player that had most of his value tied to his defensive tools, but he has completely re-defined himself after a trade to the Dodgers. The OF picture is crowded in LA with solid depth at the big leagues and 3 Top 100 level players in minors. Sirota still has some time before he reaches the majors and will need to continue to prove he can hit the ball to use his above average power and speed tools.

50. Josue Briceno, C, Detroit Tigers
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Briceno may be the riskiest position player on the list so far. He has huge swing-and-miss concerns but is seen as one of the top power-hitting catchers in the minor leagues. Last year, he hit .266 with 20 home runs at the High-A and Double-A levels over 364 ABs. He is currently suffering from a wrist injury that will have him out for months, but is expected back on the field this year. If he hits to those numbers again in 2026 and proves the injury is behind him, I could see him inside the Top 20 overall prospects in 2027.

51. Tyler Bremner, RHP, Los Angeles Angels
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Bremner was a bit of a surprise pick at #2 last year, but he fits the Angels college, potential fast mover to the major leagues profile. He is a legitimate talent, having both relieved and started in college. He’ll matriculate through the system as a starter, looking to use his three plus pitches (fastball, slider, and what is one of the top change-ups in the minors) to earn a rotation job. He is starting 2026 in High-A but should move quickly if he can stay consistent. A September call-up would not be out of the question if everything breaks right for him this year.

52. Lazaro Montes, OF, Seattle Mariners
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A big, hulking power hitter, Montes smashed 32 home runs between High-A and Double-A in 2025. He did strikeout 169 times and hit only .241 in 490 at bats, highlighting his trouble making contact consistently. If Montes makes enough contact, he’ll be a star in the MLB. He just as easily could fail to make an impact without major improvement.

53. Theo Gillen, OF, Tampa Rays
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Gillen is a little bit of a throwback prospect, as his game is built on his speed and instincts. He doesn’t show much power, but makes contact well and is able to use his speed to take the extra bases. He stole 36 bases in 39 attempts, showing potential to be a disruptor once on base. He also plays a competent CF that allows him to hide his below average arm. He will need to stay healthy, as injuries have followed him from his time in high school.

54. Kaelen Culpepper, SS, Minnesota Twins
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Culpepper was a 1st Rd pick in 2024, mostly off his potential with the bat. There have been some questions surrounding his ability to stay at SS, but he should be able to stick in the infield at either 3B or 2B if he is forced to move. He hit .289 with 20 home runs between High-A and Double-A in 2025 and should get a chance to start in Triple-A this season. A strong showing this year could mean a September call-up with a chance to break camp with the team in 2027.

55. Carlos Lagrange, RHP, New York Yankees
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Lagrange is an absolute monster on the mound standing 6’7″ and tipping the scales at 250lbs. He generates an easy 100mph fastball (has reached 103 in games) that is a 70 on the scouting scale. He finished third in MiLB in Strikeouts thanks to another above average pitch his slider. His two other pitches a cutter and a change-up both could be above average as well. That makes gives him a chance to be frontline starter in the Bronx in the not too distant future. He will start the year in AAA.

56. Braden Montgomery, OF, Chicago White Sox
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Montgomery is a pretty divisive prospect. He’s ranked anywhere from the 30’s to 90’s on Top 100 lists and a lot of that has to do with his hit tool. Defensively, he is ideal for RF with a 70+ arm, thanks to years of pitching as an amateur and at least an average runner. Offensively, he has plenty of raw power and a 25 home run, 25 steal season is not out of question. I tend to be pessimistic of his hit tool developing enough to be a star as evidenced by his 130 Ks in 448 ABs last year, but he should be a useful big leaguer for years to come.

57. Eduardo Tait, C, Minnesota Twins
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One of my personal cheeseballs to steal a term from Baseball America, Tait impressed me in 2024 during his time in the FSL with the Phillies. He came back to the FSL in 2025 and cemented his hitting ability in my eyes. He’s got a solid lefty swing and hits the ball pretty consistently. He also has the potential for above average power. Behind the plate he’s got a strong arm and looks to be a very nice piece the Twins were able to acquire for Jhoan Duran. Only 19, he’ll start the year in High-A and could see a promotion to Double-A this summer.

58. Emil Morales, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers
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This may be the ranking that comes back to bite me the most. Morales has done nothing but hit in MiLB, last year he put up a .339/.420/.548 slash line in 124 ABs at Low-A Rancho Cucamonga. He should be able to stick at SS and his hitting and power have already begun to show. He is returning to the level to start the year but an early promotion to High-A is a real possibility.

59. Dax Kilby, SS, New York Yankees
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Kilby put up big numbers in his pro debut after being the Yankees 1st Round Pick. He slashed .353/.457/.441 in the Florida State League and added 16 Steals in only 68 ABs to give some credence to his reputation as a hit first player. He had arm injuries in HS that may force a move to 2B or CF, but he has the potential to be a key regular in the Yankee lineup as soon as 2018. He’s yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury but it shouldn’t be anything too serious.

60. Travis Sykora, RHP, Washington Nationals
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Sykora had a remarkable first full season in the minors in 2024 and was potentially on his way to be being one of the top pitchers in the minors when he blew out his UCL that will probably keep him off the field for the majority of the season. His ability to miss bats made him an extremely valuable prospect, but he’ll need to prove he hasn’t lost any of his stuff and command when he returns to the mound.

61. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B, Cleveland Guardians
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Drafted as a catcher in 2023, he’s already moved down the defensive spectrum. It won’t have much of an impact on his arriving to the big leagues as he is a masher. He had a nice end of the season cameo in AA, hitting .330/.405/.589 in 112 ABs. He’ll return there to start the season but a promotion to either Triple-A or MLB could be in store for him.

62. Michael Arroyo, 2B, Seattle Mariners
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Arroyo was signed as International Free Agent and received over $1.3M. He’s quietly developed into a fantastic 2B prospect. Originally a SS, he should have enough defensive ability to stay at 2B long-term and his offensive profile (60 hit, 50 power) could make him one of the better at the position.

63. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Minnesota Twins
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Rodriguez has incredible tools but is the definition of “injury-prone” . In 5 professional season, he has only once had over 300 ABs in a season and never played in 100 or more games. He has a great eye and shows excellent plate disciple helping him create high on-base averages despite being only an average hitter. He does have a nice power and speed combo that could make him a really interesting player to watch if he can stay on the field. Still only 23, he has time to prove he can be healthy enough to be counted on for major league role.

64. Billy Carlson, SS, Chicago White Sox
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Carlson had some scouts calling him the best prep SS defensively they have ever scouted. He has a legit 70 arm and his fielding also gets a 70-grade. Those two tools alone almost guarantee him a shot at making the majors. Offensively, he will need to make adjustments and improvements to his approach and swing in order to make more consistent contact. However, if he is even close to a league average hitter, he will provide huge value to the White Sox.

65. Joshua Baez, OF, St Louis Cardinals
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Baez has had a rollercoaster pro career, but his strong 2025 seems to have put him back on the upward trajectory and have him inside the Top 100 prospects. Known more for his power than his hit tool, last year in 273 ABs in Double-A he hit 16 home runs and 34 steals to go with a .271 average. If he can continue to hit like that, he could be in St. Louis before the end of the year.

66. Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Boston Red Sox
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Witherspoon has a 5-pitch mix that all could be above average and he knows how to mix them. His best pitches are his fastball and cutter and he uses them well. He needs more consistency on his curveball break and slider, but if he finds that they will also be solidly above average. His change-up is a work in progress but even if he is forced to shelve it he should have enough to get through the lower levels of the minor league. He’ll need to work on his command and sequencing to become the best version of himself and find success in the major leagues.

67. Cooper Pratt, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
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Pratt is rather interesting prospect as his tools don’t jump out at you, but he’s had success through his minor league journey. The Brewers have liked what they have seen enough to reward him with a 8-year $50M extension this spring. A career .257 hitter with 16 homers in over 800 at-bats, he get to the majors based on his all-around contributions in the field, at the dish and on the bases.

68. Jaxon Wiggins, RHP, Chicago Cubs
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Wiggins has huge stuff but something about him scares me as a prospect. Based on stuff, I may have him 20 spots higher, but he has had had some injury problems and has yet to be given the chance to go deep in games. He averages less than 4 innings a start over his career and this leads me to think he may ultimately be a late inning reliever. His huge fastball that can get over 100mph and slider are plus pitches and would play great in that role. This year will be a good test for him as a 24 year old in AAA.

69. Justin Crawford, OF, Philadelphia Phillies
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Justin’s game resembles that of his famous father, Carl, and his speed is at least a 70 on the scale. He will likely be a corner outfielder, but his speed could allow him to fill in at CF if a need arises. He makes a lot of contact, but can tend to swing at pitches that he should just let go by. He has below-average power, but should be able to hit the ball in the gaps and run enough to hit a ton of extra base hits. He is stating 2026 in the bigs, but it would not surprise me if he returns to the minors at some point in the year.

70. Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP, San Diego Padres
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The 6’8″ lefty has a lot of upside and is just 18 years old after re-classifying to enter the 2025 draft. He has an almost 100mph fastball, but his best pitch is his change-up. His slider is currently just average and he’ll need to improve it to help his chances of being a legitimate starter. He has the tools to be a future star, but a lot of work is needed. Luckily this season will be his first focusing solely on pitching and he could be in for a huge jump in his status.

71. Nate George, OF, Baltimore Orioles
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George is a speedy outfielder who has made a ton of contact as a pro. Last year he went from Rookie Ball to High-A and hit .337 with a .414 on base percentage in 323 ABs. He used his speed and instincts to swipe 50 bags, proving his speed is an absolute weapon. He doesn’t have a ton of power but his speed and contact ability will dictate his future success. He is returning to High-A to start the year, but a mid-season promotion to Double-A is not out of the question.

72. Jhonny Level, SS, San Francisco Giants
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Level is an intriguing prospect as he has seen his power improve after signing. He was originally seen as a contact hitter with some occasional pop, but his power grade is now right in line with his hit grade. He was the top performer in the Arizona Complex League before an end of the year promotion to Low-A San Jose. He’ll return to San Jose to start the year and could spend most of the year at the level unless his performance necessitates a promotion to High-A as a 18 year old.

73. JR Ritchie, RHP, Atlanta Braves
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Ritchie may lack a true plus pitch, but he knows how to use his 4-pitch mix to get success, averaging more than a strikeout an inning over 200+ career MiLB innings . Already in AAA, there’s not a lot of development left, but he should be a solid back of the rotation guy for the Braves. He’s had success at all levels and may get the first crack at filling in at the big league level when the Braves have a need this season.

74. Kayson Cunningham, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks
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Cunningham’s profile did not excite me when he was drafted. However, after getting to see him play a few games I feel in love with his ability to be a traditional leadoff hitter. He makes contact, has good speed and could develop some pop that will allow him to be a great table setter. He had some defensive issues at SS last year, but has the tools to hold the position. If he needs to move off SS, a move to 2B or the OF should be handled.

75. Charlie Condon, 1B/OF, Colorado Rockies
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Condon is one of the top college sluggers of the last 25 years. He put up incredible numbers at the University of Georgia but has had a rough start to his pro career. He has started 2026 off hot in Albuquerque and will need a big year to rebuild his prospect stock. He has some time to figure it out and show he can stay health and it’s not out of the realm of possibility that we see him in Coors Field this year.

76. Gavin Kilen, 2B, San Francisco Giants
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A favorite at SCD, I first got a look at him with Louisville in 2024 before he transferred to Tennessee. He showed early in his college career that he would be a big draft prospect for 2025, and was picked with the 13th Pick by the Giants. His selection and the team’s pre-draft work helped lay the ground work for Tony Vitello to make the jump from managing the University of Tennessee to the Giants. He has a quick lefty swing and enough power to be considered league average. With some big time SS prospects ahead of him (Josuar Gonzales, Jhonny Level and the soon to be revealed Luis Hernandez) I believe his defensive future lies at 2B.

77. Jarlin Susana, RHP, Washington Nationals
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One of the most electric arms in the minors, Susana possess two true plus-plus pitches in his fastball and slider. He also has the size 6’6″ to intimidate opposing batters at the dish. That makes his fallback plan as a late inning reliever a valuable option. He’s shown signs of turning his change-up in to another plus pitch that can generate swings and misses but it needs to be more consistent. He is out for the start of the season due to a September surgery and will need to prove he can stay healthy to move up this list.

78. AJ Ewing, OF/2B, New York Mets
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A throwback player who Baseball America’s Carlos Collazo called “your dad’s favorite prospect”, Ewing is an athletic, versatile player who uses his speed to get the most out of his offensive and defensive tools. He doesn’t show much power and slaps at the ball, but that suits him well. He finished 2025 with 70 steals over three levels. Ewing will be an interesting prospect to watch this year to see if he can continue having success at upper levels of the minors.

79. Arjun Nimmala, SS, Toronto Blue Jays
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Nimmala was drafted at age 1 7 and has consistently been young for his level. He remains a high-upside prospect but there is plenty of development needed on both sides of the diamond. While there’s optimism that he’ll continue to improve with reps and experience, he needs to show more consistency to continue his progression through the system. His potential to be a power hitting shortstop is rare and valuable in the game, but without performance he could be off this list next year. If he starts to show consistently at the plate, he could be a Top 30 prospect to start the season.

80. Angel Genao, SS, Cleveland Guardians
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Genao is another prospect that I’m lower on than much of the industry. He is an excellent defensive SS and will be able to stick at that position for a long time. However, his offensive skill profile raises concern. While he’s shown an ability to make contact, he does not walk much or display meaningful power. He will need to replicate his 2024 season split between A-ball leagues where he batted .330 to have offensive value. In 2025, he hit only .259 with a .323 on base percentage, 2 home runs and 6 steals in 309 ABs at AA. The 2026 season will be a key test as he repeats Double-A in Akron which will give him the opportunity to prove he can make meaningful adjustments.

81. Trey Gibson, RHP, Baltimore Orioles
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Gibson had quite the unconventional path to becoming a Top 100 prospect. He was a non-drafted free agent after being suspended his Junior year at Liberty. After turning pro, he quickly showed he was a legitimate pitching prospect. In his three years as a pro, he has an ERA slightly below 4.00, but has struck out 286 batters in 214 innings while allowing just 177 hits. His ability to consistently miss bats makes him a strong candidate to join the Orioles in Baltimore this year. He profiles to be an inning eating mid-rotation pitcher.

82. Andrew Fischer, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers
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Fischer played for three college teams in three years, but showed enough to be the 20th Pick in the 2025 draft. He is a slugger with easy 60-grade raw power that allowed him to 25 home runs at the University of Tennessee last year. He was drafted as a 3B and will get the chance to stick at the position but a move back to his college position of 1B or even LF can’t be ruled out. He would still have the offensive profile to be a solid player at either of those positions. He’s headed back to High-A to start the season, but could move quickly as a college draftee.

83. Elmer Rodriguez Cruz, RHP, New York Yankees
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The rare prospect to be traded from the Red Sox to the Yankees (in the Carlos Narvaez trade) Rodriguez throws 4 pitches with 60 control to generate his success. He second in the minors in strikeouts last year (176 in 150 innings) but has an extremely lean frame (6’4″ 177lbs) that could lead to long-term durability issues. He’ll return to Triple-A to start the year and another healthy, productive year could cement his future in the Yankees rotation.

84. Sam Antonacci, 2B, Chicago White Sox
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Antonacci’s ceiling is not the highest, but he’s proven in a short time that he can really play. A potential super utility player that gets in the line-up all over the field, he makes contact and had a nice performance in the Arizona Fall League. This spring, he played for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic that helped get fans aware of his skills. He does not show much power, but he gets on base and has shown a knack for swiping a base. He has already earned a promotion to the majors after just 14 games in Triple-A Charlotte.

85. Hagen Smith, LHP, Chicago White Sox
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The 5th Pick of the 2024 Draft, Smith looked like a polished lefty that would make quick work of the minors. Instead, he had a tough 2025, missing time with an elbow issue after having his stuff show up less than it did in college. He was able to turn it around at the end of year and finish with a 3.57 ERA in 75.2 innings while striking out an impressive 108 batters. He’ll need to prove his stuff is back and that he can stay healthy in AAA, but a call-up to Chicago is likely in 2026.

86. Luis Hernandez, SS, San Francisco Giants
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A January 15th signee this year, Hernandez generated a ton of buzz during Spring Training. His upside is not quite that of Josuar Gonzalez, but he has a higher floor. He will make his pro debut in the Arizona Complex League, but he should be a big riser once he faces pro competition and is able to show up his advanced skills.

87. Tanner McDougal, RHP, Chicago White Sox
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McDougal is a name that isn’t on many Top Prospect lists, but I’ve really liked what I’ve seen. His fastball/slider mix is great and his curve could be his best pitch if he ever learns how to land it in the strike zone. He has significant reliever risk, but could also be a number three starter if everything clicks. He’s starting the year in Charlotte but a call-up should happen at some point this year.

88. Justin Gonzales, OF, Boston Red Sox
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Gonzales had a huge prospect pop this Spring. It felt like every prospect site was talking about him and his performance. Last year’s Carolina league batting champion as an 18 year old, he has the best contact and possibly the best power in the Sox system. He gets good exit velocities, but currently hits too many groundballs to use his power. He’ll need to make adjustments this year to get the ball in the air more. If he continues to hit at High-A this year, he will have a huge rise in our rankings for 2027.

89. Esteban Mejia, RHP, Baltimore Orioles
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Mejia is another really under the radar pitcher in the O’s system and may have the highest upside on any Orioles player on the list. His huge fastball is complemented by a hard slider and a decent change that could improve with more usage. He throws from a lower arm angle and generates some deception. Only 19, he’ll begin the year at Low A.

90. Kendry Chourio, RHP, Kansas City Royals
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Chourio signed just last January but put up a huge year between Rookie ball and A in 2025. He has great control for his age, walking only one batter in 28 professional innings. He’s returning to Columbia as an 18 year old and could be a fast mover through the Royals system if he continues to show the control and ability to miss bats he did last year.

91. Tanner Franklin, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals
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After a big year in the Cape Cod League, Franklin spent his final year in college pitching out of the pen at Tennessee. The Cardinals saw enough to pick him 72nd overall in 2025. He’s been starting during his brief pro career and has generated a ton of buzz this spring. He could be one of the biggest risers this year if his arm holds over the full season.

92. Aroon Escobar, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies
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Escobar popped onto the prospect scene in early 2025 and showed his power in the pitcher friendly Florida State League. He uses a short, compact swing to generate his power as he stands just 5’9″. There were some struggles during his time at Jersey Shore which has dimmed his prospect shine a little. That said, he will begin 2026 in the Double-A as a 21-year old.

93. Anthony Eyanson, RHP, Boston Red Sox
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Eyanson was big-time transfer to LSU, but took a while to develop. He puts up strong strikeout numbers thanks in part to his great slider. The rest of his pitch selection is at least average (50-grade) and he has solid control and pitches in the strike zone. If he is unable to develop as a starter, he still has value and could use his slider to be an effective reliever.

94. Gage Wood, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies
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A name I loved heading into the 2025 Draft, I liked his fit to the Phillies at the end of the 1st Round. He was a great college pitcher, working up from a high leverage reliever to a dominant starter at Arkansas. Everyone remembers his 19K no-hitter versus Murray State in the College World Series, but his fastball, curveball mix gives him a chance to rack up the Ks. He’s been working to improve his slider and change and if either becomes a consistent option he will shoot up the rankings. He is starting the season in Clearwater but a move up to High-A could happen early in the year.

95. Xavier Neyens, SS/3B, Houston Astros
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The Astros 2025 1st Round pick is a masher. His power put him at the top of the class for High School prospects and is close the a 70. He does need to work on his ability to make contact if he wants to reach his full potential. Defensively, he is starting out of at SS, but will more than likely outgrow the position and need to move to 3B. 2026 will go a long way to establish his trajectory on the list.

96. Joseph Dzierwa, RHP, Baltimore Orioles
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Dzierwa was the Orioles 2nd Round pick and could be a huge steal. I may be the high person on him, but I really love his potential. He is a tall, 6’8″, and throws from a 3/4 angle that helps give his pitches more depth. His fastball and change-up are his only current average or above pitches, but his slider and cutter should see improvement in his first full season. The Orioles have a stable of high-upside pitchers that could all move into the Top 50 by seasons end.

97. Daniel Pierce, SS, Tampa Rays
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Another 2025 1st Round Pick, Pierce is very well rounded prospect with a high baseball IQ. The son of a HS coach, Pierce’s top tool is his speed and he uses it on both sides of the ball. He has slightly below average power, but his hit tool allows him to use his speed. He needs to work on making more contact to give himself to be an impact big league regular. He should remain at SS for the long term.

98. Connor Prielipp, LHP, Minnesota Twins
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Prielipp has always had a strong left arm, but staying healthy has been a huge issue for the 2022 2nd Round pick. In parts of three minor league seasons his highest innings total was the 82.2 he threw last year. When healthy, his fastball, slider, change pitch mix generates a ton of strikeouts. If he can prove he’s healthy, Prielipp could develop in a very valuable rotation piece for the Twins.

99. Kevin Alvarez, OF, Houston Astros
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One of the best talents in the 2025 International Signing Period, Alvarez received a $2M bonus from the Astros. His hitting tool gets consistent 60-grades and his power and run are considered average to slightly better than average giving him a huge offensive upside at just 18 years old. He is currently listed as a CF, but will probably need to move to a corner with LF being the best option due to his below average arm. He’s a long way from the majors, but could be a really interesting prospect to follow for the next three years.

100. Kevin DeFrank, RHP, Miami Marlins
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The buzz around DeFrank reminds me of another young Marlins Pitcher, Eury Perez. He is a tall 6’5″ 17 year old with an electric fastball that earns a 70-grade. He’s also shown a slider and change-up that could be plus or plus-plus pitches by the time he reaches the major leagues. As with all pitchers, especially young pitchers, there are a lot of potential roadblocks to realizes his immense talent, but the tools are definitely there for him to be one of the top pitchers in all the minor leagues. He should make his stateside debut later this summer.

Graduated before the list published:
Nolan McLean (5), Samuel Basallo (6), Sal Stewart (14), Carter Jensen (21), Connelly Early (43), Owen Caissie (47), Moises Ballesteros (49), Brandon Sproat (69), Dylan Beavers (79), Carson Williams (81), Parker Messick (89).

What’s Next?

During the next few weeks, I’ll be adding some additional prospect articles to the site. We will have an article highlighting some players that are ranked differently compared to the industry, some trends I noticed putting together the list (not as many slam dunk Top 100 players as in years past) and also who’s next up on the list.

Finally, I’ll also be releasing our ranking of Top Prospects based on collectability. Those rankings will lean more heavily towards hitters and players forecasted to play in bigger markets. As seasoned collectors know, these players tend to have the most value until they are settled into the big leagues. We know there has been some changing in collectibility of pitchers, thanks to Paul Skenes, but overall pitchers tend to be considered lower value.