Spanky99

Not to mention this is all hypothetical.

Exactly what he said.

lol... whatever, man.

lol

BA loves him, they think if it weren't for injury he'd likely be the best arm in the minors, I'm certain Tiedemann moved up this season, the AFL helped. Yeah he did from 33 to 22.

Pipeline is doing their top 10 @ positions, so far they've done RHP/LHP/C and 1B will be unveiled today... https://www.mlb.com/news/top-right-handed-pitching-prospects-for-2024?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage

So you know our payroll?

Hardly a fan boy, if Kim were to move for him straight up, I'd be on board.

K..... They're trying to contend while cutting money, it's the only reason there's rumours to Kim. No leverage buddy boy, lol.

Panties in a bunch, mate? Barger, Biggio and White gets you Kim, they're strapped for cash. They wouldn't even want Yimi, unless we ate the contract.

I see, lol.

Where'd this Kim news come from anyway?

Jonn would be the worst GM ever...

If they add 2 bats, sure.

It is, lol.

The first version of Baseball America’s 2024 Top 100 has arrived. The list is the result of lengthy discussions among the members of BA’s prospect team and feedback from scouts and executives throughout the industry. The list will change plenty throughout the season, and the process that led to the list included far more than just 100 players. Below are 15 players who could find themselves on the list later in the season, especially when the major league season kicks off and players begin graduating from prospect consideration. We’ve also included a complete list of every prospect beyond the Top 100 who received a vote from a member of the prospect team. Anthony Solometo, LHP, Pirates Pitching is the strength of Pittsburgh’s system, and Solometo is part of a strong wave of arms brewing in the upper levels. The lefthander mixes deception and stuff in a manner that allowed him to carve hitters in a season spent between High-A and Double-A in 2023. His control improved drastically upon a move to Altoona, where he whiffed 50 hitters and walked just 14 in 52 innings. Daniel Espino, RHP, Guardians When he’s been healthy, Espino has shown some of the best pure stuff in the minor leagues. The problem is, he hasn’t been healthy in a long while. His last start came in April 2022 and he’s dealt with injuries to his shoulder, elbow and hamstring in the duration. Espino will try to rebound again in 2024. If his stuff returns intact, he’ll prove to be worth the wait. Josue De Paula, OF, Dodgers Teams have become more aggressive in recent years when it comes to moving talented youngsters in and out of the complex leagues. De Paula skipped the Arizona Complex League entirely in 2023 and instead jumped directly to Low-A, where he posted a .769 OPS as an 18-year-old. De Paula is a talented hitter who should produce a blend of contact and impact as part of an offense-driven profile. Joey Ortiz, SS, Orioles Ortiz is a gifted defender who made his big league debut in 2023. He’s a standout shortstop who projects as a double-plus defender with an above-average arm. Ortiz makes plenty of contact but could stand to improve his swing decisions in order to up the quality of his contact. His defense should give him a solid big league floor, and offensive improvement would be icing on the cake and help him get playing time in a crowded Baltimore infield. Nick Nastrini, RHP, White Sox Nastrini was part of the package the White Sox landed at the 2023 trade deadline in exchange for righthanders Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly. The UCLA product struggled in college but saw his stock jump once he joined the Dodgers’ vaunted pitching program. All three of his pitches project as above average or better, and his fastball borders on double-plus. If he improves his control, he could fit as a nasty piece of a rotation. If not, he should be a weapon out of the bullpen. Kyle Manzardo, 1B, Guardians Manzardo moved from the Rays to the Guardians in the deal that sent Aaron Civale to Tampa Bay. The Washington State product burst onto the scene in 2022 with a season that made him one of the sport’s elite prospects at first base. He wasn’t quite as good in 2023, but also missed a hunk of time with a shoulder injury. He reignited some of his prospect stock in the Arizona Fall League, where his six home runs tied for second on the circuit. In a system bursting with contact-oriented skill sets, Manzardo adds a dose of thump. River Ryan, RHP, Dodgers Ryan was a two-way prospect coming out of North Carolina-Pembroke in 2021 and was a hitter in San Diego’s system when they traded him to the Dodgers as the return for outfielder Matt Beaty. He impressed on the mound in fall instructional league and has been a pitcher ever since. The athletic righty boasts four above-average or better pitches but control that projects as only fringe-average. Ryan is understandably raw and has never lasted more than five innings in a start but has considerable upside. Ty Madden, RHP, Tigers Madden answered questions he faced as a collegian by altering his fastball shape and finding quick success as a professional. The righthander earns 60 grades on his fastball and slider and complements those pitches with a potentially average changeup and a fringy cutter into a mix that should give him a future in the Tigers’ rotation. His debut could come as soon as the 2024 season. Tommy Troy, 2B, D-backs Troy was one of the most polished hitters available in the 2023 college class, and the D-backs popped him in the first round. He hits the ball hard and often, and could eventually get to above-average grades for both hittability and power. Troy’s defensive home is less certain, but if he hits the way scouts believe he can then he’ll find a way into Arizona’s lineup one way or another. Moises Ballesteros, C, Cubs The biggest question facing Ballesteros is whether he can stay in good enough shape to continue to produce the way he has in the early portion of his career. In 2023, he hit his way from Low-A to Double-A as a 19-year-old, and produced an .824 OPS with 14 home runs and 71 RBIs. He’s got soft hands and impressive mobility behind the plate, but he’ll absolutely have to keep his weight in check to avoid a permanent move to first base or DH. Luisangel Acuña, 2B, Mets Acuña was part of the return the Mets got from the Rangers in exchange for righthander Max Scherzer at the 2023 trade deadline. The younger brother of superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. has explosive hands and can put a charge into a baseball, but needs to become more selective at the plate and alter his swing to pull the ball in the air more often to help his natural juice play up. Severely blocked on the infield in Texas, Acuña has a chance to stick at second base in New York but has the speed and athleticism to move to the outfield if needed. Ryan Clifford, OF, Mets Clifford was part of the Mets’ summer system overhaul in 2023, when they dealt the best pieces of their roster to contenders for hauls of prospects. Clifford came from the Astros as part of the return for ace righty Justin Verlander. The powerful outfielder projects to be an above-average hitter with above-average juice, though he struggled mightily at High-A after the trade. His double-plus throwing arm would be an asset in right field, but he’s also seen time at first base during the course of his young career. Bryan Ramos, 3B, White Sox Ramos has shown hints of his potential in each of the last two years, each of which featured time at Double-A Birmingham. He spent the bulk of his 2023 season at the level and hit 14 home runs in 77 games. The Cuban missed time early with a groin injury and made up at-bats in the Arizona Fall League. All of his tools but his speed project to be above average, and he has the standout makeup to continue to work on closing the holes in his game. Justyn-Henry Malloy, OF, Tigers Malloy moved from Atlanta to Detroit after the 2022 season in exchange for righthander Joe Jimenez. The outfielder has an outstanding knowledge of the strike zone that helps get the most out of what projects to be above-average power. Malloy’s game is centered around his offense but he could be a fringe-average defender in the outfield, where his 55-grade throwing arm would nestle in nicely in right field. He could make his big league debut in 2024. Kevin Alcantara, OF, Cubs When everything is going right, Alcantara is one of the most aesthetically pleasing prospects in the sport. The lithe, lanky outfielder has a whip-quick swing that produces light tower power to all sectors, but his long limbs can lead to a disconnected swing, and he struggles against spin. Alcantara is a surefire center fielder who uses his long limbs and plus speed to gracefully cover large swaths of ground, though it can take a little while for him to get to full speed. He earns plus grades for his throwing arm as well. Here are the rest of the prospects who received at least one vote for the Top 100 from our prospect team. Arizona: Druw Jones, Ivan Melendez, Jansel Luis Atlanta: J.R. Ritchie, Owen Murphy Baltimore: Connor Norby, Enrique Bradfield Jr., Chayce McDermott, Dylan Beavers, Seth Johnson, Cade Povich Boston: Yoeilin Cespedes, Wilyer Abreu, Miguel Bleis, Wikelman Gonzalez, Richard Fitts Chicago Cubs: Jordan Wicks, Jefferson Rojas Alexander Canario, Ben Brown Chicago White Sox: Edgar Quero, Jacob Gonzalez, Jake Eder Cincinnati: Edwin Arroyo, Chase Petty, Carlos Jorge, Alfredo Duno, Sal Stewart, Leo Balcazar, Cam Collier Cleveland: Ralphy Velasquez, Juan Brito, Welbyn Francisca, Alexander Clemmey, George Valera Colorado: Jordan Beck, Sterlin Thompson, Zac Veen, Robert Calaz Detroit: Kevin McGonigle, Parker Meadows Houston: Luis Baez, Spencer Arrighetti Kansas City: Blake Mitchell Los Angeles Dodgers: Kyle Hurt, Thayron Liranzo, Diego Cartaya, Joendry Vargas Miami: Thomas White, Xavier Edwards Milwaukee: Garrett Mitchell, Yophery Rodriguez, Brock Wilken Minnesota: David Festa, Marco Raya, Charlee Soto New York Mets: Christian Scott, Blade Tidwell, Colin Houck New York Yankees: Henry Lalane, George Lombard Jr., Will Warren, Brando Mayea Oakland: Denzel Clarke, Joe Boyle, Lawrence Butler Philadelphia: Aidan Miller, Starlyn Caba, Eduardo Tait, Orion Kerkering Pittsburgh: Quinn Priester, Thomas Harrington San Diego: Samuel Zavala, Jairo Iriarte, Dillon Head San Francisco: Carson Whisenhunt, Walker Martin, Rayner Arias, Hayden Birdsong Seattle: Gabriel Gonzalez, Tyler Locklear, Jeter Martinez, Felnin Celesten St. Louis: Ivan Herrera, Chase Davis Texas: Justin Foscue, Owen White, Brock Porter, Dustin Harris, Kumar Rocker Toronto: Arjun Nimmala Washington: Cade Cavalli, Yohandy Morales

Headshot of Jackson Holliday 1. Jackson Holliday Baltimore Orioles SS Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 185 | B-T: L-R Age: null There may be other prospects in the Top 10 who have more power than Holliday, but Holliday is an exceptionally advanced hitter for his age. He should be able to make an impact defensively as well, although his arm strength may lead to him playing second base rather than shortstop. The Orioles have seen Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson quickly become team leaders. Holliday is not far away from joining them. Scouting Grades Hit: 70 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Jackson Chourio 2. Jackson Chourio Milwaukee Brewers OF Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 165 | B-T: R-R Age: null The Brewers’ eight-year, $82 million deal with Chourio further illustrates what anyone who’s seen Chourio the past couple years has known—he’s a cornerstone for Milwaukee for the rest of this decade and beyond as a well-rounded center fielder with power and speed. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 70 | Run: 70 | Field: 60 | Arm: 45 Headshot of Junior Caminero 3. Junior Caminero Tampa Bay Rays 3B Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 157 | B-T: R-R Age: null Caminero rocketed from High-A to the majors in 2023, and should spend much of 2024 in the Rays’ lineup. He has exceptional power and bat speed, and he’s shown a more advanced hit tool than expected as well. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 80 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Evan Carter 4. Evan Carter Texas Rangers OF Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-R Age: null It’s hard to have a more storybook career than the one Carter has produced. From anonymous amateur to World Series star, the 2020 second-rounder has shown the all-around game to become a force in Arlington for a long, long time. Scouting Grades Hit: 65 | Power: 50 | Run: 80 | Field: 60 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Wyatt Langford 5. Wyatt Langford Texas Rangers OF Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 225 | B-T: R-R Age: null Langford had one of the best debuts of any 2023 draftee. He bullied his way through the minor leagues, finishing the regular year in Triple-A before earning a spot on Texas’ postseason taxi squad. He’s neck and neck with Evan Carter for the top spot in the Rangers’ system and gives the team the arguable best one-two prospect punch in the sport. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 70 | Run: 50 | Field: 45 | Arm: 45 Headshot of Dylan Crews 6. Dylan Crews Washington Nationals OF Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 203 | B-T: R-R Age: null Crews came into 2023 viewed as the best hitter in the draft class. He hit .426/.567/.713 to lead LSU to a national title, and immediately becomes the focal point of the Nationals’ rebuilding effort. He should hit for average, power and play solid outfield defense. Scouting Grades Hit: 65 | Power: 65 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Jordan Lawlar 7. Jordan Lawlar Arizona Diamondbacks SS Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R Age: null Lawlar hit the ball harder in 2023 and cleaned up his defensive play at shortstop, leading to a September callup. He produced a .966 OPS in his final 70 minor league games and has a chance to bring his power-speed mix to MLB in 2024 as one of the game’s youngest regulars. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Ethan Salas 8. Ethan Salas San Diego Padres C Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 185 | B-T: L-R Age: null Salas made his pro debut a few days shy of his 17th birthday and finished the season in the Double-A Texas League. Few prospects have as much potential on both sides of the ball as Salas, who could be a middle-order hitter who also shines defensively at catcher. A full season of reps could have him ready for MLB as a 19-year-old in 2025. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Paul Skenes 9. Paul Skenes Pittsburgh Pirates RHP Ht: 6'6" | Wt: 235 | B-T: R-R Age: null The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft was an easy choice for the top spot in the Pirates’ system and has one of the highest ceilings of any pitching prospect in the sport. There might be a few tweaks required, but he has the stuff and pedigree to lead Pittsburgh’s next generation. Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 60 Headshot of Samuel Basallo 10. Samuel Basallo Baltimore Orioles C Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 180 | B-T: L-R Age: null The Orioles have gotten almost nothing from the international amateur market over the past decade, but the club has refocused on bringing in impact talent from all avenues, and Basallo is the biggest and best example. Basallo has big-time power and a big arm. The biggest concern is whether he can catch well enough to stay behind the plate. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 70 | Run: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 70 Headshot of James Wood 11. James Wood Washington Nationals OF Ht: 6'6" | Wt: 240 | B-T: L-R Age: null Wood’s jump to Double-A in 2023 saw his strikeouit rate rise, but he continued to hit for power while displaying his athleticism in the outfield and on the bases. The combination of Wood and Dylan Crews gives the Nationals an outfield duo to envy. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 65 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Andrew Painter 12. Andrew Painter Philadelphia Phillies RHP Ht: 6'7" | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-R Age: null Before having Tommy John surgery, Painter ranked as one of the sport’s elite pitching prospects. Even after the surgery, little has changed. If his stuff returns intact, he could give Philly its next homegrown ace. Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 60 Headshot of Walker Jenkins 13. Walker Jenkins Minnesota Twins OF Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 205 | B-T: L-R Age: null Injuries had slowed Jenkins at times on the showcase circuit, but he showed last spring that he’s exactly what teams look for in a young, promising right fielder. He had an excellent pro debut, and could quickly leap into our Top 10. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 65 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Marcelo Mayer 14. Marcelo Mayer Boston Red Sox SS Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 188 | B-T: L-R Age: null A shoulder injury derailed much of Mayer’s 2023 season, but it did give him a chance to show how polished he is defensively. Healthy again in 2024, he should find a spot in Boston’s lineup late this season or early in 2025. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Colson Montgomery 15. Colson Montgomery Chicago White Sox SS Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 205 | B-T: L-R Age: null Montgomery’s 2023 season was delayed by an oblique injury, but when he returned he showed one of the best combinations of hittability and power in the minor leagues. He’s plenty athletic, too, and could give the White Sox a centerpiece in the middle of the diamond for years to come. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Jasson Dominguez 16. Jasson Dominguez New York Yankees OF Ht: 5'9" | Wt: 190 | B-T: S-R Age: null After a slow start in 2023 at Double-A, Dominguez turned it on the second half and rocketed to the big leagues. He opened his big league career with a bang by homering off of Justin Verlander, but then suffered an injury that required season-ending Tommy John surgery. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Jackson Merrill 17. Jackson Merrill San Diego Padres SS Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 195 | B-T: L-R Age: null A sweet lefthanded swing and plus hitting potential are Merrill’s carrying attributes, but he’s also an athletic shortstop who has added positional versatility in anticipation of a 2024 callup. He added a lot of good weight as a high school senior and has enhanced his power game in pro ball to the point where he could be good for 20-plus homers annually. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Pete Crow-Armstrong 18. Pete Crow-Armstrong Chicago Cubs OF Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 184 | B-T: L-L Age: null The son of two Hollywood actors, Crow-Armstrong is one of the best defensive center fielders to come through the minors in years with graceful actions, elite instincts and the closing speed to run down any ball. He makes plenty of contact at the plate from the left side and projects to be an anchor of the Cubs roster as a Gold Glove–winning, leadoff-hitting center fielder. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Field: 80 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Max Clark 19. Max Clark Detroit Tigers OF Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-L Age: null Clark has been one of the best high school hitters at draft showcases for several years. He should be a plus defender in center field to go with an ability to hit for average and get on base. If his power also develops as hoped, he could be a star. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 70 | Field: 60 | Arm: 70 Headshot of Jackson Jobe 20. Jackson Jobe Detroit Tigers RHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R Age: null Jobe missed the first half of the 2023 season with a back injury, but once he returned, he was every bit as dominant as the Tigers had hoped for when they picked him third overall in 2021. Jobe has multiple ways to get hitters out, as well as some of the best pure stuff in the minors. Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Cut: 50 | Control: 60 Headshot of Roman Anthony 21. Roman Anthony Boston Red Sox OF Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 200 | B-T: L-R Age: null Even if his slash line at Low-A Salem didn’t seem to indicate it, the Red Sox were impressed with Anthony’s ability to string together professional at-bats. He dominated the South Atlantic League after a quick promotion and reached Double-A for a brief cameo. He has the skills to be a well-rounded corner outfielder. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Ricky Tiedemann 22. Ricky Tiedemann Toronto Blue Jays LHP Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 220 | B-T: L-L Age: null An early May biceps injury robbed Tiedemann of the majority of his 2023, but he returned late in the season and impressed in the Arizona Fall League. He’s a low-slot lefthander with a chance to develop three plus pitches with above-average command. Health is the biggest question mark facing the Blue Jays top prospect. Scouting Grades Fastball: 65 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 55 Headshot of Noelvi Marte 23. Noelvi Marte Cincinnati Reds 3B Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 216 | B-T: R-R Age: null In 2023, the Reds graduated multiple rookies who stepped right into the lineup and rotation. Marte is next up, although the team’s depth at third base (his best position) could mean he spends some time in Triple-A Louisville. He’s more athletic than he looks, with big power and solid patience at the plate. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Cade Horton 24. Cade Horton Chicago Cubs RHP Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 211 | B-T: R-R Age: null Horton bounced back from Tommy John surgery to carry Oklahoma to the College World Series finals in 2022 and was drafted seventh overall by the Cubs. He raced to Double-A in his pro debut and projects to be a frontline starter with a mid-90s fastball, devastating slider and rapidly improving curveball and changeup. Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 65 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 Headshot of Coby Mayo 25. Coby Mayo Baltimore Orioles 3B Ht: 6'5" | Wt: 230 | B-T: R-R Age: null Drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 draft out of Florida powerhouse Stoneman Douglas HS, Mayo has developed into one of the best power-hitting prospects in the minor leagues. Mayo hit .290/.410/.563 with 29 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A in 2023 and has a chance to debut for the Orioles in 2024. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 70

Headshot of Kyle Harrison 26. Kyle Harrison San Francisco Giants LHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 200 | B-T: R-L Age: null The top prospect in San Francisco’s system showed flashes of his ability in his first big league run. With a touch better command, he could pitch toward the top of the GIants’ rotation for years to come. Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 40 | Cut: 50 | Control: 45 Headshot of Robby Snelling 27. Robby Snelling San Diego Padres LHP Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 210 | B-T: R-L Age: null Few organizations navigate the draft better than the Padres, who snagged Snelling with the 39th pick in the 2022 draft. He climbed to Double-A with ease as an 18-year-old in his pro debut and now stands as one of the top lefthanded prospects in the game. The scary thing is that he has room to become even more effective if he sharpens his changeup. Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60 Headshot of Colt Keith 28. Colt Keith Detroit Tigers 3B Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 211 | B-T: L-R Age: null The Tigers have done a better job in recent years of acquiring and developing well-rounded hitters like Keith. Keith is a .300 hitter for his minor league career, but his power is even more impressive. He hit 27 home runs last year and finished third in the minors with 68 extra-base hits. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 40 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Chase DeLauter 29. Chase DeLauter Cleveland Guardians OF Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 235 | B-T: L-L Age: null DeLauter could be one solution in the Guardians’ quest to add impact hitters. Drafted 16th overall in 2022, he rocketed to Double-A late in 2023 and showed the type of production and batted-ball metrics that point to a bright future. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Jett Williams 30. Jett Williams New York Mets SS Ht: 5'6" | Wt: 175 | B-T: R-R Age: null Williams packs a lot of punch in a 5-foot-6 frame, with mature swing decisions and lots of hard contact. He is a basestealing threat whose value is enhanced by a high on-base percentage. Scouts are less convinced in his shortstop glove, but his speed and athleticism will fit in center field. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55 31. Matt Shaw Chicago Cubs SS Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 185 | B-T: R-R Age: 22 Shaw set Maryland’s all-time career home run record and was named Big Ten player of the year in 2023. He quickly raced to Double-A Tennessee after being drafted and is already nearing his major league debut. He’s a polished hitter who makes consistent hard contact and has the maturity and work ethic to get the most from his natural ability. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 45 | Arm: 45 Headshot of Jacob Misiorowski 32. Jacob Misiorowski Milwaukee Brewers RHP Ht: 6'7" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R Age: null Some scouts view Misiorowski as a future reliever—and his light workload (71.1 innings over 20 starts) means he has yet to prove his durability. But Misiorowski’s stuff is among the best in the minors, as his 110 strikeouts last year illustrated. Scouting Grades Fastball: 80 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 40 Headshot of Jeferson Quero 33. Jeferson Quero Milwaukee Brewers C Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-R Age: null Quero has rare defensive acumen for a young catcher and is poised to make his MLB debut at the tender age of 21 years old. He will begin the season at Triple-A, working to embellish his frequency and quality of contact. It could take Quero a few seasons to reach his hitting upside in MLB, but the wait will be worth it based on his potentially gold glove. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Colton Cowser 34. Colton Cowser Baltimore Orioles OF Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 220 | B-T: L-R Age: null The fifth overall pick in the 2021 draft made his major league debut in 2023, but struggled over 26 games. Despite the struggles Cowser showcased plate discipline, contact and power throughout 2023 and looks like a major part of the Orioles future. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Brooks Lee 35. Brooks Lee Minnesota Twins SS Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 205 | B-T: S-R Age: null Scouts see Lee as more likely to be good than great, but that’s not a criticism as much as an appreciation about how likely he is to be a solid big leaguer. Lee can hit, he’ll be fine at second or third base and he seems destined to log many years in the big leagues. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Adael Amador 36. Adael Amador Colorado Rockies SS Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 160 | B-T: S-R Age: null Amador’s advanced bat-to-ball skills and refined plate approach culminates in one of the best hit tools in the minor leagues. Amador dealt with a hamate injury that required surgery in July, but returned in late August, reaching Double-A by season’s end. Amador is likely to move to second base long term, where he should form a formidable double-play combo with Ezequiel Tovar. Scouting Grades Hit: 70 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 45 Headshot of Carson Williams 37. Carson Williams Tampa Bay Rays SS Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 180 | B-T: R-R Age: null Williams is a wizard defensively at shortstop, which has become a position of need for the Rays. He has present productive power as well. His ultimate ceiling will depend on how much further he can develop as a hitter. Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 65 | Arm: 70 Headshot of Dylan Lesko 38. Dylan Lesko San Diego Padres RHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 195 | B-T: R-R Age: null The way scouts talked about Lesko in the 2022 draft indicated special potential for a high school righthander. Tommy John surgery pushed back his pro debut by a year, but Lesko emerged with his velocity and otherworldly changeup intact. His curveball also had its moments, and if his feel and command take the expected steps forward post-surgery, he could be a prime breakout candidate. Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 55 | Changeup: 70 | Control: 60 Headshot of Masyn Winn 39. Masyn Winn St. Louis Cardinals SS Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 180 | B-T: R-R Age: null After a difficult first month of the season, Winn locked in and hit .310/.383/.529 over his next 78 games before he was called up to the major leagues. Winn shows plus bat-to-ball skills, with developing power at the plate, solid shortstop defense and a true 80-grade arm in the field. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 80 Headshot of Noah Schultz 40. Noah Schultz Chicago White Sox LHP Ht: 6'9" | Wt: 220 | B-T: L-L Age: null Schultz’s 2023 season was bookended by injuries, but when he was healthy, he was a force of nature. The lefthander combined size, stuff and deception into an extremely nasty presence on the mound, who can cut up a lineup with a sinker and a slider. He allowed four earned runs all season—all of which came in a single hiccup of a start. Scouting Grades Fastball: 65 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 60 Headshot of Heston Kjerstad 41. Heston Kjerstad Baltimore Orioles OF Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 205 | B-T: L-R Age: null The second overall pick in the 2020 draft had a rocky entrance to his professional career, dealing with a bout of myocarditis that sidelined him for all of 2021. In his first full season in 2023, Kjerstad hit .303/.376/.528 with 22 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A before promotion. Kjerstad has a strong combination of bat-to-ball skills and plus power that he gets to consistently in games. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 55 Headshot of AJ Smith-Shawver 42. AJ Smith-Shawver Atlanta Braves RHP Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 205 | B-T: R-R Age: null Smith-Shawver was the first prep pitching prospect from the 2021 class to make the majors. His electric fastball and feel to spin multiple breaking balls give him mid-rotation upside if he can sharpen his command. And he could have the athleticism to make that happen. Scouting Grades Fastball: 65 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55 Headshot of Michael Busch 43. Michael Busch Chicago Cubs 3B Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 210 | B-T: L-R Age: null Busch won Most Valuable Player of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League last year in his latest offensive outburst. He’s a patient, powerful hitter who projects to hit in the middle of the order, and he now has a path to playing time in the major leagues after being traded from the Dodgers to the Cubs. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 40 | Arm: 40 Headshot of Cole Young 44. Cole Young Seattle Mariners SS Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 180 | B-T: L-R Age: null Young showed impressive plate discipline and contact skills from the left side in his first full season across the Class A levels. He’s a pure hitter who projects to remain in the middle of the diamond and has the instincts to surpass more physically gifted players. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Mason Miller 45. Mason Miller Oakland Athletics RHP Ht: 6'5" | Wt: 200 | B-T: R-R Age: null Miller’s lengthy injury history is a concern and Oakland will likely limit him to a late-inning relief role in 2024 to alleviate risk. His stuff belongs at the front of the rotation if he can stay healthy in the long run, headlined by a fastball that touched 102 mph last year and two other plus offerings. Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Cut: 60 | Control: 50 Headshot of Spencer Jones 46. Spencer Jones New York Yankees OF Ht: 6'6" | Wt: 225 | B-T: L-L Age: null Jones is one of the most athletic prospects in the minors and has an extremely high upside both at the plate and in center field. To reach his full potential, he’ll need to show much better plate discipline and cut down on his strikeouts. Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Owen Caissie 47. Owen Caissie Chicago Cubs OF Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-R Age: null The big Canadian has enormous power and is capable of launching towering home runs at any time. He is still working to cut down on the holes his long levers create in his swing, but he is rapidly progressing and has a chance to be a middle-of-the-order masher. Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Noble Meyer 48. Noble Meyer Miami Marlins RHP Ht: 6'5" | Wt: 185 | B-T: R-R Age: null The first prep arm off the board in this year’s draft, Meyer pitched his way to a 4.09 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 11 innings (five starts) between the Complex League and Single-A. Armed with a mid-90s fastball, lethal sweeping slider and a potentially plus changeup, Meyer has front-end starter upside. Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55 Headshot of Hurston Waldrep 49. Hurston Waldrep Atlanta Braves RHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 205 | B-T: R-R Age: null Waldrep showed some of the best pure stuff in the 2023 draft class, then turned in perhaps the most impressive pro pitching debut of the group by flying to Triple-A and striking out 49 batters in 29.1 total innings. His command could be improved, but his slider and split-change are both easy plus pitches. Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 65 | Control: 40 Headshot of Dalton Rushing 50. Dalton Rushing Los Angeles Dodgers C Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 220 | B-T: L-R Age: null Rushing replaced 2021 No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis as Louisville’s catcher in 2022, hitting 23 home runs before the Dodgers drafted Rushing with the 40th pick in the 2022 draft. Rushing is a standout offensive catcher with bat speed, approach and impact. Behind the plate, he’s still refining his technique but has the above-average arm needed to quell the modern running game. Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 65 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 55

White has no options, he'll be on the roster, bro.

Dude, they kept Ed Rogers out of baseball decisions, this is likely a bad thing.

Headshot of Harry Ford 51. Harry Ford Seattle Mariners C Ht: 5'10" | Wt: 200 | B-T: R-R Age: null Ford is a standout athlete, unusual for the catcher position, but the 12th overall pick in the 2021 draft can do a little bit of everything on the field. Ford projects to be an average hitter with average power whose on-base skills and running ability are his greatest assets. He’s a fringe-average defender behind the plate with an above-average arm. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Field: 45 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Colt Emerson 52. Colt Emerson Seattle Mariners SS Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 185 | B-T: L-R Age: null Drafted with the 22nd overall pick in last July’s draft, Emerson hit the ground running in his professional debut, hitting .374/.496/.549 with a nearly identical strikeout-to-walk rate. Emerson is a polished hitter with above-average or better bat-to-ball skills, approach and power. Emerson is the biggest riser post-draft in the 2023 class. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Emmanuel Rodriguez 53. Emmanuel Rodriguez Minnesota Twins OF Ht: 5'10" | Wt: 210 | B-T: L-L Age: null Outlier power and on-base skills drive Rodriguez’s profile. After struggling over the first two months of the season with High-A Cedar Rapids, Rodriguez found his stride in June, hitting .270/.429/.504 over the final 72 games of the season. Rodriguez has double-plus power with the ability to stick in an outfield corner. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 65 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Sebastian Walcott 54. Sebastian Walcott Texas Rangers SS Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R Age: null Walcott ping-ponged from the DSL to High-A during the course of his first season as a pro. He’s an excellent athlete with huge power but considerable rawness remaining before he can reach his ceiling. At his best, he could be a cornerstone in an increasingly excellent Rangers lineup. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Brady House 55. Brady House Washington Nationals 3B Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-R Age: null A member of the highly-touted prep shortstop class of 2021, House has been a well-known player since he was 15. After dealing with a back injury that cost him most of 2022, House returned in 2023 to hit .312/.365/.497 over 88 games. House has multiple plus tools in his power and throwing arm, and has taken to his new position at third base. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Marco Luciano 56. Marco Luciano San Francisco Giants SS Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 178 | B-T: R-R Age: null Luciano is the top position-player prospect in San Francisco’s system and reached the big leagues in 2023. He still has some polish left to apply, but at his peak he could be an offensive force. Where he’ll play in the field is less certain, and his profile will likely always be offensive-driven. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Bryce Eldridge 57. Bryce Eldridge San Francisco Giants OF Ht: 6'7" | Wt: 219 | B-T: L-R Age: null For the second straight season, the Giants took a two-way talent with their first-round pick. Eldridge did not pitch as a pro, but impressed scouts with his combination of mature at-bats and big-time power at the lower levels. His bat might be his best bet long term. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 30 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Drew Thorpe 58. Drew Thorpe San Diego Padres RHP Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-R Age: null Drafted by the Yankees in the second round in 2022 and traded to San Diego in the December Juan Soto deal, Thorpe made High-A hitters look foolish with his double-plus changeup. His success continued at Double-A late in 2023, and if that trend holds, then he could be in line to make his MLB debut in short order. Thorpe gets results more with pitch variety and precision, but his feel for offspeed is a separator. Scouting Grades Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 40 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 60 | Cut: 40 | Control: 60 Headshot of Bubba Chandler 59. Bubba Chandler Pittsburgh Pirates RHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 200 | B-T: S-R Age: null When the Pirates selected Chandler in 2021, they knew he was a project with serious upside. The former two-way talent put away the bat in 2023 and started scratching at the surface of his ceiling. He truly took off in the second half once he began showing better command of his offspeeds. He has the tools to pitch toward the front of a rotation. Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 45 60. Rhett Lowder Cincinnati Reds RHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 200 | B-T: R-R Age: 21 Lowder had one of the best seasons we’ve seen from a college ace in several years, it just happened to be in the season where Paul Skenes had a once-in-a-decade season. Lowder is a very polished starter who could play a role in Cincinnati by late 2024. Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 60 61. Chase Dollander Colorado Rockies RHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 200 | B-T: R-R Age: 22 Dollander entered the 2023 draft cycle as the presumptive first pitcher off the board in July, but a down junior season saw Dollander’s stock tumble. Though Dollander is yet to debut, he provides the Rockies their most talented pitching prospect in years. When Dollander is on, he features a plus fastball that’s up to the high-90s with a slider that drives whiffs. Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 55 Headshot of Kyle Teel 62. Kyle Teel Boston Red Sox C Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-R Age: null Teel’s debut saw him reach Double-A out of the draft, as he impressed with his advanced plate skills, athleticism and catching. One of the more buzzworthy names this offseason, Teel could continue to climb the list throughout the season. Teel has a chance to develop into an all-star behind the plate with strong contributions on both sides of the ball. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Justin Crawford 63. Justin Crawford Philadelphia Phillies OF Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 175 | B-T: L-R Age: null Crawford did a lot of things right in 2023. He hit the ball hard and often, and showed standout skills on the bases and in center field while tearing up the Class A levels. If he can get the ball in the air more often, he has a chance to make serious noise in 2024 and move sharply up this list. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Mick Abel 64. Mick Abel Philadelphia Phillies RHP Ht: 6'5" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R Age: null Abel still has the raw stuff to become an excellent big leaguer, but he’ll need to show better command of his arsenal to reach his full potential as a mid-rotation starter. He could reach the big leagues in 2024. Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 40 Headshot of Curtis Mead 65. Curtis Mead Tampa Bay Rays 3B Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 171 | B-T: R-R Age: null Injuries have slowed Mead’s ascent, and his arm will likely limit him defensively, but whenever he’s been healthy, Mead has shown he hits strikes hard. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 30 Headshot of Shane Baz 66. Shane Baz Tampa Bay Rays RHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 19 0 | B-T: R-R Age: null It’s easy to forget about Baz because he’s missed a season and a half with an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. He’s slated to be back early in 2024. If he returns to pre-injury form, he’s a potential front-of-the-rotation arm. Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55 Headshot of Everson Pereira 67. Everson Pereira New York Yankees OF Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 191 | B-T: R-R Age: null Pereira reached the big leagues for the first time in 2023 and should get plenty of chances there in 2024. He has plenty of raw talent and the ability to stick in center field, but his first Bronx cameo showed a need to considerably rein in his approach at the plate. Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55 68. Roderick Arias New York Yankees SS Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 178 | B-T: S-R Age: null After a fairly nondescript first pro season, Arias exploded in 2023 and starred on an FCL squad bursting with talent. Scouts raved about Arias’ upside both at the plate and in the field, and gave him a real chance to be a player who sticks at shortstop and hits in the middle of an order. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 60 | Arm: 70 Headshot of Xavier Isaac 69. Xavier Isaac Tampa Bay Rays 1B Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 240 | B-T: L-L Age: null High school first basemen rarely quickly leap onto the Top 100, but Isaac is proving to be an advanced hitter with massive power potential. He slimmed down in 2023, which helped everything play up. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 65 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Tyler Black 70. Tyler Black Milwaukee Brewers 3B Ht: 5'10" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-R Age: null Drafted as a second baseman, Black has played outfield, third base and some first base in pro ball as he prepares for a potential multi-position gig with Milwaukee in 2024. He is a disciplined lefthanded hitter who popped 18 home runs and stole 55 bases at Double-A last year to hint at his MLB utility. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Field: 40 | Arm: 45 Headshot of Austin Wells 71. Austin Wells New York Yankees C Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 220 | B-T: L-R Age: null Wells has dealt with plenty of injuries over the past two seasons but has bounced back each time and put forth strong seasons. He’s a hard worker who has improved his all-around game enough to project as an offensive-minded catcher who provides plenty of thump. He got his first taste of the big leagues in 2023. Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 30 | Field: 40 | Arm: 40 Headshot of Chase Hampton 72. Chase Hampton New York Yankees RHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 225 | B-T: R-R Age: null Hampton is the Yankees’ top starting pitching prospect, and has the size, stuff and projection that could lead to a future in a big league rotation. He was one of the system’s biggest breakouts in 2023 and could be even better in 2024 as he gains strength and holds his stuff throughout the course of the long minor league season. Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Cut: 50 | Control: 45 Headshot of Tyler Soderstrom 73. Tyler Soderstrom Oakland Athletics C Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 200 | B-T: L-R Age: null Soderstrom’s hyper-aggressive approach buckled for the first time in 2023, especially upon reaching the majors. He still packs quite a bit of impact into his powerful lefthanded swing when he makes contact and has middle-of-the-order upside if he can rein in his pitch selection. He could see time at catcher, first base and designated hitter in Oakland if he breaks big league camp with the A’s. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Jared Jones 74. Jared Jones Pittsburgh Pirates RHP Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-R Age: null The Pirates’ system is built around high-upside pitching, and Jones fits nicely in an upper group that also includes Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler and Anthony Solometo. Jones showed increased maturity in 2023 and made some tweaks to his mix that allowed him to mostly thrive at the upper levels. Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 Headshot of Tekoah Roby 75. Tekoah Roby St. Louis Cardinals RHP Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 185 | B-T: R-R Age: null The Jordan Montgomery trade may prove to be one of the smartest moves the Cardinals have made in some time, as they acquired Roby and Thomas Saggese. Roby features a mid-90s four-seam fastball, a plus curveball, a slider and a changeup. He has the makings of a mid-rotation starter with four average or better pitches. Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60

lol... I'll share BA's top 100 listing... Headshot of Jacob Wilson 76. Jacob Wilson Oakland Athletics SS Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R Age: null The No. 6 overall pick in the draft arrived in pro ball as advertised, showcasing exceptional bat-to-ball skills and reliable, steady defense at shortstop. Now the A’s will see if they can coax more power out of him while fine-tuning his swing decisions. Wilson has a chance to move relatively quickly through Oakland’s system. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55 Headshot of Termarr Johnson 77. Termarr Johnson Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Ht: 5'8" | Wt: 175 | B-T: L-R Age: null It’s been a slower burn than expected for Johnson, whom the Pirates chose with their first-round selection in 2022. He has elite bat speed and gifted hands, but he needs to refine his approach to find the ideal combination of hittability and power that made him so attractive as an amateur. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Connor Phillips 78. Connor Phillips Cincinnati Reds RHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 209 | B-T: R-R Age: null Phillips mixed moments of dominance and times of extreme wildness in a 2023 season that saw him reach the majors. He has the arsenal to be a mid-rotation starter if his control and command can catch up. Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 30 | Control: 45 Headshot of Luis Morales 79. Luis Morales Oakland Athletics RHP Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R Age: null A native of Cuba, Morales signed a $3 million bonus with Oakland last January. The 20-year-old threw just 44 innings in 2023, but reached High-A Lansing by the end of the year. The righthander has an electric arsenal, pairing an upper-90s heater with a biting slider from a low-effort delivery. He must prove he can harness his stuff over longer stretches in 2024. Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50 Headshot of Brayan Rocchio 80. Brayan Rocchio Cleveland Guardians SS Ht: 5'10" | Wt: 170 | B-T: S-R Age: null A heady player and standout defensive shortstop, Rocchio will buy himself time to develop his offensive profile. His Triple-A production was mediocre, and he fell flat during his MLB debut, but a big winter in the hitter-friendly Venezuelan League may help him build momentum. Signs point to more of a glove-first outcome. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 60 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Jace Jung 81. Jace Jung Detroit Tigers 2B Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 205 | B-T: L-R Age: null Like his older brother, Rangers third baseman Josh Jung, Jace is a very promising hitter. Few doubt that, but there are still a lot of questions about where he’ll end up defensively. If he can just be a fringe-average defender, his bat will help the Tigers quickly. Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Gavin Stone 82. Gavin Stone Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 175 | B-T: R-R Age: null Stone got knocked around in his major league debut but returned to his dominant form at the end of the season in Triple-A. His mid-90s fastball, swing-and-miss changeup and impressive durability and toughness will have him in a better position to succeed when he returns to the majors in 2024. Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 65 | Cut: 40 | Control: 55 Headshot of Victor Scott 83. Victor Scott St. Louis Cardinals OF Ht: 5'10" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-L Age: null Scott announced his presence in a big way in 2023, hitting .303/.369/.425 with a minor-league leading 95 stolen bases. Scott is an outstanding center-field defender with double-plus speed, strong bat-to-ball skills and sneaky power against righthanded pitching. Scott’s skills are tailor made for the modern game and new rules. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 80 | Field: 70 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Tink Hence 84. Tink Hence St. Louis Cardinals RHP Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 185 | B-T: R-R Age: null Hence proved he could handle a larger workload in 2023, jumping from 52.1 innings in 2022 to 96 innings in 2023. An undersized righthander, Hence generates mid-90s velocity on his fastball from a low release height and mixes a pair of breaking balls with a changeup that took a big step forward in 2023. Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 45 Headshot of Thomas Saggese 85. Thomas Saggese St. Louis Cardinals 2B Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 175 | B-T: R-R Age: null Saggese just hits, plain and simple. The Cardinals acquired Saggese in the Jordan Montgomery trade and he went on to win Texas League MVP, hitting .318/.385/.551. Saggese is a bat-first second baseman with a knack for finding the barrel and getting the most out of his best contact. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 45 Headshot of Nolan Schanuel 86. Nolan Schanuel Los Angeles Angels 1B Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 195 | B-T: L-R Age: null Unless Schanuel modifies his hitting setup, a lack of impact power will hold him back from stardom. But after going from the draft to MLB in a month and compiling a .402 OBP in Anaheim, he has the ingredients to be an on-base machine who hits for average and wears out the gaps. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Ronny Mauricio 87. Ronny Mauricio New York Mets 2B Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 166 | B-T: S-R Age: null A torn knee ligament suffered in the Dominican League clouds Mauricio’s future, but the switch-hitter has above-average power and speed to go with the defensive proficiency to handle second base or third base when he returns in 2025. Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Jacob Melton 88. Jacob Melton Houston Astros OF Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 208 | B-T: L-L Age: null Melton won the Pac-12 player of the year award in 2022, culminating a climb that started three years earlier at Linn-Benton JC. Melton is an explosive player with the ability to handle center field and enough power to drive his mishits out of the yard. He is a well-rounded player with on-base skills and power. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 89. Max Meyer Miami Marlins RHP Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 177 | B-T: R-R Age: 22 Meyer made his major league debut in July 2022 and made just two starts before tearing his UCL and subsequently undergoing Tommy John surgery. He was sidelined for the entirety of the 2023 season, but is on track to be ready for spring training. Meyer has two plus or better pitches in his mid-90s fastball and high-80s electric power slider. He is on track to earn a spot in Miami’s opening day rotation. Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 55 Headshot of Orelvis Martinez 90. Orelvis Martinez Toronto Blue Jays SS Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 200 | B-T: R-R Age: null Martinez rebounded big in 2023 after a difficult 2022 season that saw him hit just above the Mendoza line. Martinez refined his swing decisions and showed maturity at the plate, forcing pitchers to work. He possesses some of the best quality of contact in the minors, as he shows the ability to consistently backspin flyballs to his pullside. Likely to move away from shortstop, Martinez has seen time at both second and third base. Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Drew Gilbert 91. Drew Gilbert New York Mets OF Ht: 5'9" | Wt: 195 | B-T: L-L Age: null The focal point of the Justin Verlander trade with the Astros, Gilbert has solid average-to-above tools across the board and a strong competitive makeup. He could be an MLB contributor in the second half of 2024, with his value keyed by his mature hitting approach and on-base skills. Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60 Headshot of Yanquiel Fernandez 92. Yanquiel Fernandez Colorado Rockies OF Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 198 | B-T: L-L Age: null Dating back to his days as an amateur in Cuba, Fernandez has long possessed outlier power. Blessed with special hands, Fernandez shows the ability to hit the ball out of the park even when he’s fooled. A classic corner outfield masher, Fernandez needs to refine his approach to get the most out of his plus-plus raw power. Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 40 | Arm: 60 Headshot of DL Hall 93. DL Hall Baltimore Orioles LHP Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 210 | B-T: L-L Age: null Will Hall be a starter or reliever? He’s almost always started in the minors, but he’s exclusively been a reliever in the majors. Most likely, he’s a power arm out of the pen, but he has the stuff to be an elite closer if he throws enough strikes. Scouting Grades Fastball: 80 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 30 Headshot of Ceddanne Rafaela 94. Ceddanne Rafaela Boston Red Sox OF Ht: 5'9" | Wt: 152 | B-T: R-R Age: null Rafaela is a wizard in center field, and good enough that the Red Sox have had him focus on playing there even though he’s also a capable shortstop. There are more worries about Rafaela’s bat, which may limit him to hitting lower in the batting order. Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60 95. Brayden Taylor Tampa Bay Rays 3B Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R Age: 20 Taylor was one of the more consistent and productive college bats in the 2023 draft class. He will likely be a second or third baseman by the time he gets to Tampa Bay, but one who should hit for enough power and average to be a solid fixture in the lineup. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Andy Pages 96. Andy Pages Los Angeles Dodgers OF Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 212 | B-T: R-R Age: null Pages has long had impressive power and plate discipline, and slimmed down to erase concerns about his long-term athleticism. His season was limited by a torn labrum in his shoulder last year, but he’s set to return in 2024 and shouldn’t have to wait long for his major league debut. Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 70 Headshot of Nick Frasso 97. Nick Frasso Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Ht: 6'5" | Wt: 200 | B-T: R-R Age: null The gangly, 6-foot-5 Frasso has an elite fastball that confounds hitters with its mid-90s velocity, explosive life and deceptive angles his long limbs generate. He flashes an above-average curveball and changeup, and has the stuff to impact the Dodgers staff as either a starter or reliever. Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 Headshot of Robert Gasser 98. Robert Gasser Milwaukee Brewers LHP Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 192 | B-T: L-L Age: null Gasser was an easy pick for International League pitcher of the year in 2023 after leading all Triple-A arms with 166 strikeouts to go with a 3.79 ERA in 135.1 innings. He is more a sum-of-his-parts pitching prospect who commands a wide repertoire and upsets hitters’ timing. Gasser is ready to make his MLB debut this season. Scouting Grades Fastball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Cut: 50 | Control: 50 Headshot of Leodalis De Vries 99. Leodalis De Vries San Diego Padres SS Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 183 | B-T: S-R Age: null De Vries is viewed as the best player in the 2023 international class. He’s one of the most-seen and scouted players in the class, and gives the Padres the only two players (De Vries and Ethan Salas) from the 2023/2024 international classes to make the 2024 Top 100 Prospects list. Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 Headshot of Lazaro Montes 100. Lazaro Montes Seattle Mariners OF Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 210 | B-T: L-R Age: null A hulking Cuban masher, Montes hit .303 with 13 home runs and 61 RBIs in only 70 games in his stateside debut last year. He’s shown better contact skills than expected and the power to change games, helping him project to be an impact player despite poor defense in the outfield. Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 70 | Run: 20 | Field: 30 | Arm: 50

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