Wednesday, October 23

A deep dive into every staff’s up to date Top 30 Prospects checklist

Below is a snapshot of every group. For every staff, we checklist its whole of Top 100 Prospects and Prospect Points (100 for the No. 1 prospect, 99 for No. 2 and so forth via one for No. 100), a fast — if imprecise — measure of its blue-chip expertise.

Blue Jays
Top 100
: 2 | Prospect Points: 75 (twenty fourth)
This was anticipated to be the yr of the left-hander within the Toronto system, however each Ricky Tiedemann and 2022 first-rounder Brandon Barriera have been restricted by accidents. Instead, among the bats have stepped ahead, together with infielders Orelvis Martinez, who obtained scorching in a return to Double-A, and Leo Jimenez, who’s again wanting like a doubtlessly above-average hitter. Davis Schneider’s arrival within the Majors is the most recent success story within the Jays’ potential to develop position-player depth. More »

1. Ricky Tiedemann, LHP (MLB No. 33)
2. Orelvis Martinez, SS/3B (MLB No. 93)
3. Arjun Nimmala, SS
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Orioles
Top 100: 6 | Prospect Points: 433 (1st)
The rebuild could also be over with the Orioles sitting in first place within the AL East, however they nonetheless boast the most effective farm techniques within the recreation. Their total Top 30 could have thinned somewhat with graduations and the expertise it took to accumulate Jack Flaherty, however they nonetheless are tied for probably the most Top 100 guys with six and prime all techniques in prospect factors. More »

1. Jackson Holliday, SS (MLB No. 1)
2. Colton Cowser, OF (MLB No. 14)
3. Heston Kjerstad, OF (MLB No. 25)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Rays
Top 100
: 3 | Prospect Points: 242 (sixth)
Junior Caminero has been one of many breakout stars of the Minor Leagues in 2023, reaching Double-A at simply 19 years previous and performing nicely on the superior circuit. He’s now the highest prospect within the system with different infielders Carson Williams and Curtis Mead falling in line behind him within the Top 100. In truth, it’s on the dust the place the Rays are deepest with first baseman Xavier Isaac sitting at No. 4 and 2023 Draft picks Brayden Taylor and Adrian Santana coming into the fold. Arms, normally a Tampa Bay specialty, are at a present low. More »

1. Junior Caminero, 3B/SS (MLB No. 6)
2. Carson Williams, SS (MLB No. 19)
3. Curtis Mead, 3B/2B (MLB No. 36)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Red Sox
Top 100
: 4 | Prospect Points: 190 (14th)
The Red Sox could have probably the most imbalanced system within the recreation, heavy on hitters and light-weight on pitchers. Their eight greatest prospects are all place gamers, together with Top 100 expertise in Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela and Kyle Teel, with former Top 100 guys Miguel Bleis and Nick Yorke proper behind them. Boston’s worldwide scouting division is doing its greatest to choose up the slack by discovering arms equivalent to Wikelman Gonzalez and Luis Perales. More »

1. Marcelo Mayer, SS (MLB No. 11)
2. Roman Anthony, OF (MLB No. 37)
3. Ceddanne Rafaela, OF/SS (MLB No. 77)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Yankees
Top 100
: 3 | Prospect Points: 63 (twenty sixth)
With Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza graduating to New York this season, the system is headlined by three Top 100 prospect outfielders in Spencer Jones, Jasson Domínguez and Everson Pereira. While the place gamers command the highlight, the Yankees excel at focusing on later-round pitchers they’ll improve, equivalent to present standouts Chase Hampton, Will Warren and Richard Fitts. More »

1. Spencer Jones, OF (MLB No. 78)
2. Jasson Domínguez, OF (MLB No. 79)
3. Everson Pereira, OF (MLB No. 80)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Guardians
Top 100
: 4 | Prospect Points: 112 (twenty second)
After sending a slew of rookies to the large leagues in 2022, the Guardians did it once more this yr, graduating preseason Top 100 prospects Gavin Williams, Bo Naylor and Tanner Bibee, in addition to Logan Allen, Gabriel Arias and Will Brennan. Current prime prospect Brayan Rocchio is in Cleveland as nicely, so the group regarded to replenish its system in July by buying and selling for first baseman Kyle Manzardo and drafting catcher Ralphy Velazquez and left-hander Alex Clemmey, a pair of high-ceiling excessive schoolers. More »

1. Brayan Rocchio, SS/2B (MLB No. 51)
2. Kyle Manzardo, 1B (MLB No. 62)
3. Daniel Espino, RHP (MLB No. 85)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Royals
Top 100:
0 | Prospect Points: 0 (T-Twenty ninth)
Kansas City could have saved house in its bonus pool by taking Blake Mitchell eighth total, however the 19-year-old has an opportunity to influence the sport on each side with a number of onerous contact and a cannon arm. He’s as shut because the system involves a Top 100 prospect now that 2022 first-rounder Gavin Cross has dropped out as a consequence of points with contact in his first full season. In higher information, a brand new pitching regime has helped arms like Ben Kudrna, Chandler Champlain and Mason Barnett take constructive steps ahead, however with Alec Marsh set to graduate quickly, it’s going to take some endurance earlier than the system brings a high-quality arm to the Major League rotation. More »

Tigers
Top 100
: 4 | Prospect Points: 232 (seventh)
Third total decide Max Clark immediately turned the Tigers’ greatest prospect since Riley Greene graduated, and he has a substantial ceiling with a plus hit device and plus-plus pace. While he’ll begin out on the decrease ranges, the Detroit system is definitely fairly well-layered from prime to backside with robust hitters like Colt Keith and Justyn-Henry Malloy closing in from Triple-A and a stable core of arms led by Ty Madden and Wilmer Flores at Double-A. Even Jackson Jobe, who missed time earlier in 2023 with a again subject, has returned to appear to be his stellar self with mid-90s mph warmth and top-of-the-scale spin charges on his breaking pitches. More »

1. Max Clark, OF (MLB No. 15)
2. Colt Keith, 3B/2B (MLB No. 26)
3. Jackson Jobe, RHP (MLB No. 58)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Twins
Top 100: 3 | Prospect Points: 216 (eleventh)
Not having Royce Lewis at or close to the highest of this checklist feels bizarre, however there’s an thrilling debate about who belongs in that first spot between the previous two first-round picks in Brooks Lee, who’s already in Triple-A, and Walker Jenkins, the No. 5 decide in the latest Draft. The Twins didn’t commerce away any prospects on the Deadline, so there’s nonetheless some depth right here. More »

1. Walker Jenkins, OF (MLB No. 16)
2. Brooks Lee, SS (MLB No. 18)
3. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF (MLB No. 52)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

White Sox
Top 100
: 3 | Prospect Points: 133 (twentieth)
The large league membership took a step backward this yr, however the White Sox supplied hope for the long run by including extra prospect expertise in July than maybe any group. First they landed shortstop Jacob Gonzalez, right-handers Grant Taylor and Seth Keener and outfielder George Wolkow within the the Draft. Then they dealt veterans so as to add a number of prospects, highlighted by catcher Edgar Quero, left-hander Jake Eder and righty Nick Nastrini. In different excellent news, incumbents Colson Montgomery and Noah Schultz are growing into two of the higher-ceiling prospects wherever within the Minors. More »

1. Colson Montgomery, SS (MLB No. 17)
2. Noah Schultz, LHP (MLB No. 65)
3. Edgar Quero, C (MLB No. 86)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Angels
Top 100: 1 | Prospect Points: 70 (twenty fifth)
Logan O’Hoppe stays the lone Top 100 man right here, and we’re excited to get him wholesome and again within the large leagues. The Angels have gotten good at drafting gamers and getting them to the large leagues shortly (like 2022 first-rounder Zach Neto). This yr’s prime decide, Nolan Schanuel, is already in Double-A, so it seems like he’s heading in the identical path. More »

Astros
Top 100
: 0 | Prospect Points: 0 (T-Twenty ninth)
The Astros virtually by no means have a extremely rated farm system, and so they simply traded their two greatest prospects to the Mets to get Justin Verlander, leaving them shut out on the Top 100. Yet they maintain profitable large, maintain growing large leaguers and have three 2023 Rookie of the Year candidates in Hunter Brown, Yainer Diaz and the unheralded J.P. France. The depth of their system is outfielders (led by Jacob Melton and Luis Baez) and underrated arms (beginning with Spencer Arrighetti). More »

Athletics
Top 100: 3 | Prospect Points: 78 (twenty third)
Oakland has been a land of alternative this yr as they give the impression of being to the youth, regularly bringing guys as much as the large leagues. Two of the highest three prospects are up now, with others — like Lawrence Butler — lately becoming a member of them. There may not be that many elite-level guys on the checklist at present, however numerous them will get large league time. More »

1. Tyler Soderstrom, C/1B (MLB No. 48)
2. Jacob Wilson, SS (No. 81)
3. Zack Gelof, 2B (MLB No. 94)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Mariners
Top 100: 3 | Prospect Points: 152 (seventeenth)
It was fascinating to see the Mariners not buying and selling away prospect expertise this yr (as they did in 2022) amidst a playoff run, all whereas they play very nicely on the large league stage. Cole Young, a 2022 first-round decide, is the brand new No. 1 man. He’s backed up by 2021 first-rounder Harry Ford and a really robust 2023 Draft class, which provides the Mariners some critical depth of their system. More »

1. Cole Young, SS/2B (MLB No. 39)
2. Harry Ford, C (MLB No. 41)
3. Gabriel Gonzalez, OF (MLB No. 70)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Rangers
Top 100
: 4 | Prospect Points: 218 (tenth)
The Rangers are having fun with a incredible 2023 and their future will look even higher as soon as outfielders Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford (the No. 4 total decide within the 2023 Draft) arrive in Texas, doubtlessly quickly. Other high-ceiling place gamers equivalent to shortstop Sebastian Walcott and outfielder Anthony Gutierrez are on an extended timetable. The key to the Rangers changing into fixed contenders will probably be getting right-handers Brock Porter, Jack Leiter, Owen White and Kumar Rocker to succeed in their ceilings. More »

1. Evan Carter, OF (MLB No. 8)
2. Wyatt Langford, OF (MLB No. 13)
3. Sebastian Walcott, SS (MLB No. 66)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Braves
Top 100: 1 | Prospect Points: 43 (twenty seventh)
The Braves’ system has been thinned the previous couple of years as they’ve continued to win on the large league stage. Somehow they handle to search out guys to contribute in Atlanta — even when AJ Smith-Shawver hasn’t had the influence that Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider had after they first got here up — and so they discover prospects which have worth to make use of in trades to assist proceed the great occasions within the NL East. More »

Marlins
Top 100
: 1 | Prospect Points: 41 (twenty eighth)
The Marlins went all-in on a NL Wild Card berth on the Trade Deadline, parting with left-hander Jake Eder and middle-infielder Marco Vargas to get Jake Burger and David Robertson, respectively. Much extra profitable at growing pitchers than hitters, they added the 2 greatest highschool arms within the 2023 Draft by spending $8.6 million on Noble Meyer and Thomas White. More »

Mets
Top 100
: 5 | Prospect Points: 135 (nineteenth)
New York famously performed the function of vendor on the Trade Deadline, and from a prospect standpoint, it added ceiling to the highest of the system in Double-A abilities Luisangel Acuña and Drew Gilbert, each of whom might play roles in Queens as early as subsequent yr. Rookie-level Marco Vargas, acquired within the David Robertson deal, additionally provides arguably the most effective hit device in his new system, and prime Draft decide Colin Houck was a pleasant get at thirty second total. While returnees Jett Williams and Mike Vasil have taken good steps ahead, the brand new guys are those that seize probably the most consideration for the Mets. More »

1. Luisangel Acuña, SS/2B (MLB No. 40)
2. Drew Gilbert, OF (MLB No. 56)
3. Jett Williams, SS/OF (MLB No. 83)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Nationals
Top 100
: 3 | Prospect Points: 249 (fifth)
Looking for a system loaded with outfielders? Stop proper right here. Six of Washington’s prime 9 prospects roam the grass. That loaded depth chart didn’t cease the Nats from taking Dylan Crews second total, nor ought to it have contemplating the LSU star is a plus-plus hitter who may very well be the capital’s subsequent large star. There’s a legit declare for James Wood to be the group’s prime prospect too, given his youthful age and longer document of professional success. There could also be solely three Top 100 prospects right here, however the system on the entire has loads of loud instruments and doubtlessly excessive ceilings. The success of the rebuild will rely upon turning the uncooked abilities into legit Major Leaguers within the brief and long-terms. More »

Phillies
Top 100: 4 | Prospect Points: 146 (18th)
Andrew Painter’s Tommy John surgical procedure shut down what regarded like a really quick experience to Philadelphia, however he’ll be again and ought to be the most effective pitching prospects in baseball once more as soon as wholesome. Getting Aidan Miller late within the first spherical could be one of many steals of the 2023 Draft, and there are some very fascinating guys on the decrease ranges of this technique value maintaining a tally of. More »

1. Andrew Painter, RHP (MLB No. 29)
2. Mick Abel, RHP (MLB No. 49)
3. Justin Crawford, OF (MLB No. 82)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Brewers
Top 100
: 5 | Prospect Points: 353 (2nd)
For the primary time in six years, the Brewers boast 5 Top 100 prospects, and shifting past that timeframe, this could be the most effective assortment of Minor League expertise Milwaukee has had in latest reminiscence. Brewers followers are already seeing the fruits of that with Sal Frelick’s arrival within the Majors, and the opposite 4 (Jackson Chourio, Jeferson Quero, Jacob Misiorowski, Tyler Black) might all be MLB choices by subsequent yr. While it could look like Milwaukee’s expertise is focused on the highest ranges, the group additionally had one of many deepest Draft lessons of 2023, together with snagging No. 45 Draft prospect Cooper Pratt within the sixth spherical. More »

1. Jackson Chourio, OF (MLB No. 2)
2. Sal Frelick, OF (MLB No. 22)
3. Jeferson Quero, C (MLB No. 34)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Cardinals
Top 100
: 2 | Prospect Points: 125 (twenty first)
The prime two abilities stay the identical in Masyn Winn and Tink Hence, however the Cards constructed out a few of their depth with Deadline offers, selecting up Top 10 prospects Tekoah Roby, Sem Robberse and Thomas Saggese, amongst others. Keep an eye fixed on the outfield group too, with Chase Davis becoming a member of the group via the primary spherical, and Victor Scott II and Won-Bin Cho surging up the ranks within the latest replace. More »

Cubs
Top 100
: 5 | Prospect Points: 225 (ninth)
Four of the 5 greatest prospects within the Cubs’ abruptly deep farm system arrived through trades: outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong, Owen Caissie and Kevin Alcántara, plus right-hander Ben Brown. Chicago has signed loads of expertise as nicely, from drafting right-hander Cade Horton, shortstop Matt Shaw, left-hander Jackson Ferris and second baseman James Triantos, to touchdown catcher/first baseman Moises Ballesteros and shortstop Jefferson Rojas on the worldwide market. More »

1. Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF (MLB No. 12)
2. Cade Horton, RHP (MLB No. 30)
3. Owen Caissie, OF (MLB No. 68)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Pirates
Top 100: 6 | Prospect Points: 274 (third)
Any time you decide No. 1 total, it’s going to assist your system. But getting the most effective Draft pitching prospect since Stephen Strasburg actually supplies a lift. Guys have been getting alternatives within the large leagues, however Pittsburgh nonetheless has six prime 100 guys at current and the emergence of some pitching ( you, Anthony Solometo and Jared Jones) aids within the potential for the Pirates to boast one of many higher techniques within the recreation. More »

1. Paul Skenes, RHP (MLB No. 3)
2. Termarr Johnson, 2B (MLB No. 23)
3. Endy Rodríguez, C/1B (MLB No. 42)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Reds
Top 100: 5 | Prospect Points: 228 (eighth)
Whatever occurs over the season’s closing weeks, there is no such thing as a query that the Reds are forward of schedule in competing for a playoff spot, form of just like the Orioles a yr in the past. Even with the commencement of some critical expertise (Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Andrew Abbott), this checklist is robust on the prime and actually deep, strengthened by a incredible 2023 Draft class headlined by first-rounder Rhett Lowder. More »

1. Noelvi Marte, 3B/SS (MLB No. 24)
2. Rhett Lowder, RHP (MLB No. 44)
3. Edwin Arroyo, SS (MLB No. 61)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

D-backs
Top 100
: 3 | Prospect Points: 207 (twelfth)
Corbin Carroll graduated from the system this spring and has turn out to be an outright star, main some to surprise this straightforward D-backs query — who’s subsequent? It may very well be Jordan Lawlar as a possible five-tool shortstop. Arizona is deeper than its Top 100 contingent alone would point out and has a pleasant mixture of arms (Yu-Min Lin, Slade Cecconi) and bats (Tommy Troy, Deyvison De Los Santos, Gino Groover) past the large names, and there may very well be a couple of Top 100 varieties within the months and years forward. (Note: Brandon Pfaadt has graduated from prospect standing because the up to date checklist got here out.) More »

1. Jordan Lawlar, SS (MLB No. 10)
2. Druw Jones, OF (MLB No. 35)
3. Brandon Pfaadt, RHP (MLB No. 51)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Dodgers
Top 100
: 5 | Prospect Points: 196 (thirteenth)
The Dodgers proceed to mix profitable and growing prospects higher than anybody, graduating Bobby Miller, Miguel Vargas, James Outman and Emmet Sheehan to Los Angeles this season and nonetheless sustaining a deep system. Their prime three prospects at present are hitters (Dalton Rushing, Michael Busch, Diego Cartaya) however they’ve a wave of pitching within the higher ranges (led by Nick Frasso, Gavin Stone and River Ryan) as nicely. More »

1. Dalton Rushing, C/1B (MLB No. 46)
2. Michael Busch, 3B/2B (MLB No. 47)
3. Diego Cartaya, C (MLB No. 60)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Giants
Top 100
: 3 | Prospect Points: 180 (fifteenth)
Various place prospects have arrived in San Francisco sooner than anticipated this yr — Marco Luciano, Luis Matos, Casey Schmitt, Patrick Bailey — with all however Luciano already graduating off the Top 30 checklist. Besides him, the nucleus of the system is now two of the sport’s greatest lefty pitching prospects (Kyle Harrison, Carson Whisenhunt) and two proficient prepsters from the 2023 Draft (two-way star Bryce Eldridge, shortstop Walker Martin). More »

1. Kyle Harrison, LHP (MLB No. 20)
2. Marco Luciano, SS (MLB No. 27)
3. Carson Whisenhunt, LHP (MLB No. 75)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Padres
Top 100
: 4 | Prospect Points: 257 (4th)
Last August, this technique felt decimated by the Juan Soto commerce. What a distinction a yr makes. The Padres have since signed catching phenom Ethan Salas, who has already climbed to High-A at simply 17 years previous. Shortstop Jackson Merrill has additionally hit his method to Double-A with a formidable contact fee, and 2022 thirty ninth total decide Robby Snelling seems like one of many recreation’s greatest southpaw prospects. It’s nonetheless not the deepest system within the recreation, however breakouts by Jairo Iriarte, Brandon Valenzuela, Graham Pauley and others have stored the joy approaching the way in which to San Diego.

1. Ethan Salas, C (MLB No. 5)
2. Jackson Merrill, SS (MLB No. 9)
3. Robby Snelling, LHP (MLB No. 64)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

Rockies
Top 100: 5 | Prospect Points: 177 (sixteenth)
Getting Chase Dollander within the first spherical helps significantly as among the arms within the system have been sidelined by damage. The prime of the checklist is a mirrored image of the Rockies’ potential so as to add expertise through the Draft (Dollander, Jordan Beck, Zac Veen) and on the worldwide market (Adael Amador and Yanquiel Fernandez). More »

1. Adael Amador, SS/2B (MLB No. 21)
2. Yanquiel Fernandez, OF (MLB No. 53)
3. Chase Dollander, RHP (MLB No. 63)
Complete Top 30 checklist »

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