In-Depth Analysis of the Top MLB Prospects for 2025
Since the last ranking of the top MLB prospects, the landscape has changed significantly. The MLB draft and the revelation seasons have introduced new names to our list, replacing players who have moved up or down in 2025. In addition, some prospects have modified their positions after a hectic end to the regular season.
This is the perfect time to update the ranking of the most outstanding players, along with those who have progressed the most this season, as we approach the final weeks of the minor league season.
This ranking evaluates players in the long term, considering their potential, risks, and proximity to the Major Leagues, with the advice of scouts and league executives. Players currently in the Major Leagues are eligible for this update (applying MLB rookie eligibility rules).
Here is the final ranking of the best young baseball prospects for 2025.
Level 60 FV
- Konnor Griffin, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates
Griffin, selected at number 9 in the 2024 MLB draft, has experienced a remarkable rise, going from a high school hitter with doubts about his swing to being the top prospect in approximately 12 months.
His potential is compared to that of Fernando Tatis Jr., although with better initial reports on his defense and patience. Griffin stands out for his speed and throwing ability, and can play defensively in almost any position, with the potential to hit 30 home runs.
If he performs well in Double-A, he could be promoted to the coveted 65 FV level.
- Kevin McGonigle, SS, Detroit Tigers
Expectations for McGonigle, selected 37th overall in the 2023 draft, have been exceeded. Doubts about his combination of power and speed, and his ability to stay at shortstop, have dissipated. Now, his power is above average, and his on-base skills and batting technique are notable.
- Jesus Made, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
Made emerged as a prospect last summer, after outstanding performances in the DSL. He has maintained his performance with an OPS of .801 in both Single-A categories this season. He is a threat in terms of contact and patience, with notable power, although his flat swing limits his home runs.
- Samuel Basallo, C, Baltimore Orioles
Basallo has the potential to hit 40 home runs and could be a starting catcher. He is a good blocker and thrower, although he needs to improve his accuracy. He is ranked slightly below Made due to the development trajectory of catchers and his tendency to chase pitches outside the strike zone, which could affect his on-base potential and power.
However, Basallo, at 21 years old, has just been called up to the Major Leagues and could lead the league in home runs in a few years.
- Leo De Vries, SS, Athletics
In a recent move, the Padres sent De Vries to the Athletics. Although he plays shortstop, his speed is below average, which could lead him to play at third base.
De Vries stands out for his arm, above-average power, great ability to connect and lift the ball, and good contact/patience. He achieves all this at 18 years old and playing in High-A.
- Max Clark, CF, Detroit Tigers
Clark, selected at the number 3 spot in the 2023 draft, has met expectations. He is an outstanding runner, with contact skills and pitch selection. He could hit about 20 home runs in his best seasons, with many doubles and triples.
- Colt Emerson, SS, Seattle Mariners
Emerson, selected in the 22nd pick of the 2023 draft, has proven to be underestimated. Currently in Double-A, he has the potential to be a starting left-handed shortstop in MLB, with above-average on-base percentages and around 20 home runs.
- Sebastian Walcott, SS, Texas Rangers
Walcott, at 6’4, has great power potential. His wingspan gives him superior power potential, but also leads to some strikeouts. Although his pitch selection is solid, his flat swing prevents him from hitting as many home runs as his raw power suggests.
- Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians
Bazzana, selected at number 1 in the 2024 draft, doesn’t have conventional superstar potential. He stands out for his speed and defense at second base, and his best offensive attributes are his patience and ability to connect and lift the ball. His contact and raw power are close to average, but he should get good on-base percentages and hit about 20 home runs annually.
- Aidan Miller, SS, Philadelphia Phillies
Miller, also from the 2023 draft, has improved defensively and in speed, suggesting he can be an average defensive option at shortstop. He has above-average raw power, but still needs to develop it in games. He has been productive, with 21 home runs and 70 stolen bases in 196 games over the last two seasons.
- Walker Jenkins, CF, Minnesota Twins
Jenkins has played only 163 professional games due to injuries. His .301/.405/.471 line with 16 home runs and 34 stolen bases, playing almost exclusively in center field, demonstrates his combination of power and speed, and his ability to hit. He is above average in almost everything, but durability has been an issue.
- Josue De Paula, LF, Los Angeles Dodgers
De Paula resembles Yordan Alvarez. He is a better runner and defender than the Astros’ hitter, but he won’t be as outstanding at the plate. He should get good on-base percentages and hit between 25-30 home runs as he develops his power.
- Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates
The first pitcher on this list did not make it into the top twelve due to the risks inherent in pitching prospects and the recent graduation of Chase Burns and Jacob Misiorowski.
Chandler’s last nine Triple-A starts have been regular. Despite this, he has the potential to be a front-line pitcher, with a repertoire headlined by a fastball that reaches 96-100 mph and can reach 102 mph.
Level 55 FV
- JJ Wetherholt, SS, St. Louis Cardinals
- Thomas White, LHP, Miami Marlins
- Kade Anderson, LHP, Seattle Mariners
- Ethan Holliday, SS, Colorado Rockies
- Jett Williams, SS, New York Mets
- Nolan McLean, RHP, New York Mets
- Eli Willits, SS, Washington Nationals
- Jonah Tong, RHP, New York Mets
- Andrew Painter, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies
- Jordan Lawlar, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks
Lawlar is a safe shortstop in Triple-A, with great raw power, but has had issues with health, contact, and consistency. Wetherholt and Williams are also shortstops in Triple-A, but could change positions depending on their teams’ needs.
The top three players on the 2025 draft list fall into this tier: Anderson, Holliday, and Willits. White, McLean, and Tong are rising prospects this season, joining Painter, who are close to the Major Leagues as potential front-line starters. There is debate between Tong and McLean: Tong has more control and a better changeup, while McLean has several outstanding breaking pitches.
Level 50 FV
- Carson Williams, SS, Tampa Bay Rays
- Franklin Arias, SS, Boston Red Sox
- Eduardo Tait, C, Minnesota Twins
- Carson Benge, CF, New York Mets
- Luis Pena, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
- Bryce Eldridge, 1B, San Francisco Giants
- Luke Keaschall, 2B, Minnesota Twins
- Sal Stewart, 3B, Cincinnati Reds
- Seth Hernandez, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Payton Tolle, LHP, Boston Red Sox
- Arjun Nimmala, SS, Toronto Blue Jays
- Trey Yesavage, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays
- Bryce Rainer, SS, Detroit Tigers
- Rainiel Rodriguez, C, St. Louis Cardinals
- Chase DeLauter, RF, Cleveland Guardians
- Colson Montgomery, SS, Chicago White Sox
- Liam Doyle, LHP, St. Louis Cardinals
- Moises Ballesteros, C, Chicago Cubs
- Angel Genao, SS, Cleveland Guardians
- Ryan Sloan, RHP, Seattle Mariners
- Eduardo Quintero, CF, Los Angeles Dodgers
- George Lombard Jr., SS, New York Yankees
- Zyhir Hope, RF, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Gage Jump, LHP, Athletics
- Rhett Lowder, RHP, Cincinnati Reds
- Owen Caissie, RF, Chicago Cubs
- Josuar Gonzalez, SS, San Francisco Giants
This level tends to be less deep due to movements and graduations. Keaschall and Montgomery should graduate soon, and most of these players will be in the Major Leagues at some point next season.
Arias is a standout defender and contact hitter who needs to develop more power. Tait, who was part of the Jhoan Duran trade, could hit between 25-30 home runs as a starting catcher.
On the pitching side, Hernandez could move up a level with a good start next season, while Tolle and Yesavage are college pitchers from the 2024 draft who should be in the Major Leagues next season.
Rodriguez and Gonzalez are two of those who have risen the most in the previous list. Rodriguez has the possibility of staying behind the plate and hitting 25 home runs, while Gonzalez was the best signing of the international class of January and has had a good debut in the DSL. He could play shortstop, hit 20 home runs and get good on-base percentages.
- JoJo Parker, SS, Toronto Blue Jays
- Aiva Arquette, SS, Miami Marlins
- Slade Caldwell, CF, Arizona Diamondbacks
- Josue Briceno, C, Detroit Tigers
- Theo Gillen, CF, Tampa Bay Rays
- Mike Sirota, CF, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Emmanuel Rodriguez, CF, Minnesota Twins
- Jamie Arnold, LHP, Athletics
- Robby Snelling, LHP, Miami Marlins
- Khal Stephen, RHP, Cleveland Guardians
- Troy Melton, RHP, Detroit Tigers
- Logan Henderson, RHP, Milwaukee Brewers
- Jonny Farmelo, CF, Seattle Mariners
- Ethan Salas, C, San Diego Padres
- Harry Ford, C, Seattle Mariners
- Noah Schultz, LHP, Chicago White Sox
- Michael Arroyo, 2B, Seattle Mariners
- Carter Jensen, C, Kansas City Royals
- Cam Schlittler, RHP, New York Yankees
- Luis Morales, RHP, Athletics
- Travis Sykora, RHP, Washington Nationals
- Ricky Tiedemann, LHP, Toronto Blue Jays
- Alex Freeland, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers
- A.J. Ewing, CF, New York Mets
- Cooper Pratt, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
Parker and Arquette were the best position players in the 2025 draft. Caldwell and Gillen are position players from the 2024 first-round group. Arnold was a surprising fall to the 11th pick of the 2025 draft, related to the difficulty of connecting his fastball in college, but still has potential.
Snelling, Stephen, and Henderson have improved this year, mainly due to control and execution. Schlittler and Morales are in the Major Leagues, while Tiedemann is almost recovered from elbow surgery, and Sykora is about to undergo surgery. Schultz and Salas have had difficult seasons, but the tools are still there.
- Caleb Bonemer, SS, Chicago White Sox
- Billy Carlson, SS, Chicago White Sox
- Cam Caminiti, LHP, Atlanta Braves
- Hagen Smith, LHP, Chicago White Sox
- Didier Fuentes, RHP, Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Jones, CF, New York Yankees
- Connor Prielipp, LHP, Minnesota Twins
- Brandon Sproat, RHP, New York Mets
- Tink Hence, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals
- Emil Morales, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Lazaro Montes, RF, Seattle Mariners
- Jarlin Susana, RHP, Washington Nationals
- Jakob Marsee, CF, Miami Marlins
- Jefferson Rojas, SS, Chicago Cubs
- Luke Adams, 1B, Milwaukee Brewers
- Joe Mack, C, Miami Marlins
- Ryan Waldschmidt, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks
- Jeferson Quero, C, Milwaukee Brewers
- Dylan Beavers, RF, Baltimore Orioles
- Trey Gibson, RHP, Baltimore Orioles
- Jurrangelo Cijntje, RHP/LHP, Seattle Mariners
- Leonardo Bernal, C, St. Louis Cardinals
- Charlee Soto, RHP, Minnesota Twins
- Jackson Ferris, LHP, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Jaxon Wiggins, RHP, Chicago Cubs
The White Sox and the Braves dominate this section of the list. Fuentes had a difficult debut in the Major Leagues, while Caminiti’s slider could propel him up the list. Smith, like Schultz, has struggled to throw strikes this year, but the potential is still present. Bonemer had a standout professional debut, while Carlson’s performance will be closely watched.
Jones has been on a roll lately, but his future is uncertain due to his contact issues and not having connected 20 home runs in a season until the age of 24. Marsee, with his best defense in center field and his good performance in Triple-A, managed to make the roster before graduating.
Prielipp, who was out with elbow problems, now looks like an impact pitcher. Sproat and Gibson could impact their teams early next season. Montes could hit 30 home runs if everything goes well in the Major Leagues. Morales could be a starting shortstop who hits 25 home runs annually.
10 Contending Players Who Weren’t in the Preseason Top 200
- Luke Dickerson, SS, Washington Nationals
- Kyle Karros, 3B, Colorado Rockies
- Caden Scarborough, RHP, Texas Rangers
- Edward Florentino, 1B, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Johnny King, LHP, Toronto Blue Jays
- Jacob Reimer, 3B, New York Mets
- Jhonny Level, SS, San Francisco Giants
- C.J. Kayfus, 1B, Cleveland Guardians
- Josh Adamczewski, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers
- Juneiker Caceres, RF, Cleveland Guardians
Dickerson is probably not a shortstop and needs to lift the ball more, but he has impact tools. Karros and Kayfus are in the Major Leagues. Florentino is a left-handed hitter with power, but needs to show it in the minor leagues. King and Scarborough could be number 2 or 3 starters if their control continues to improve. Caceres is showing signs of becoming a starting player with potential to hit 25 home runs. Adamczewski, Level, and Reimer are not long-term shortstops, but they can stay in the infield, hit, and have power potential.
