<\/b>Bats: <\/b>R Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-4 Weight: <\/b>227
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 55 PWR: 60 RUN: 70 ARM: 65 FLD: 60<\/p>\n
Griffin has separated himself as the clear No. 1 prospect in baseball due to a hit tool that took a big leap forward this year, thanks to adjustments that included shortening his swing. He\u2019s now a complete five-tool player with an impressive 6-foot-4 build. He delivers consistent, loud sweet-spot contact and elite bat speed. He has a tantalizing power\/speed combination that makes it easy to project him as a future 30 home run\/50 stolen base impact player when he\u2019s fully developed. Defensively, he currently can handle shortstop and has center field as a viable fallback if he gets too big for the shortstop position.<\/p>\n
2. JJ Wetherholt, 2B\/SS, St. Louis Cardinals (Triple A)<\/p>\n
Age: <\/b>22 Wetherholt can flat-out rake. He is major-league ready now and should have a real opportunity to make the Cardinals\u2019 big-league roster out of spring training. He can play shortstop, but due to the presence of Masyn Winn, Wetherholt\u2019s best position will be second base for St. Louis, where he should develop into an All-Star caliber player. He has the tools to reach base at a 40 percent clip thanks to his ability to spray the ball around the field and draw his share of walks. Combine that with plus power and speed and he should develop into at least a 20 home run\/20 stolen base type of offensive talent with the athleticism and soft hands to become an above-average second baseman. He has all the necessary intangibles, as well.<\/p>\n 3. Kevin McGonigle, SS, Detroit Tigers (Double A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>21 McGonigle has arguably the best hit tool among all the top prospects on this list. He has elite bat-to-ball skills, rarely striking out, and has the ability to hit both high velocity and nasty breaking balls. He has posted tremendous exit velocity numbers and should end up with well-above-average power. He also has above-average speed. Although he has the ability to stay at shortstop, he could also be an option for the Tigers at second or third base, wherever their biggest need is at the time of his debut. He\u2019ll be fast to the big leagues and has a strong chance of winning a batting title someday.<\/p>\n 4. Max Clark, CF, Detroit Tigers (Double A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>20 Clark leads all prospects in both swag and style and will be a fan favorite when he arrives in Motown thanks to his positive and energetic personality. Clark is a true center fielder with double-plus range in all directions and the arm strength to match. He is a top-of-the-order table-setter: He knows how to get on base, can steal a bag, and can score from first on a double with his aggressive approach on the bases. He has average power now, but I believe he will eventually have plus power. To think the Tigers will soon have McGonigle and Clark creating traffic for Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter. Tigers fans should be excited.<\/p>\n 5. Leo De Vries, SS, Athletics (Double A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>18 The Athletics and Padres made the most shocking deal of this year\u2019s trade deadline when the Padres traded their top prospect, De Vries, to the A\u2019s for closer Mason Miller, he of the 103 mph fastball. However, the deal made sense for both teams, as the Padres have a chance to win a World Series this year while the A\u2019s are building for three years from now when they move to Las Vegas. De Vries is just 18 years old, which is hard to believe when you watch the way he works the count and draws his walks. He\u2019s a switch hitter who hit for more power this season from the left side than the right. However, he has the bat speed and exit velocity from both sides of the plate for that to even out in time (and, in fact, he hit for more power from the right side last season). It\u2019s fun to watch him play shortstop due to his range to both sides and soft hands with plus arm strength.<\/p>\n Travis Bazzana, last year\u2019s No. 1 pick, has spent most of this season in Double A and Triple A. (George Kubas \/ Diamond Images via Getty Images)6. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians (Triple A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>23 Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in last year\u2019s draft, has gotten off to a relatively slow start in his professional career based on the pre-draft expectations. However, he is a professional hitter who works the count, makes contact and uses the whole field. He hit 28 home runs his junior year at Oregon State and although he has hit only five this year in 271 at-bats, the power is in there. He has strong baseball instincts and is a smart base runner, with 16 stolen bases in 18 attempts to start his minor-league career. He\u2019s the future second baseman for the Guardians, and I\u2019d estimate he will reach the majors in June 2026.<\/p>\n 7. Colt Emerson, SS\/3B, Seattle Mariners (Double A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>20 Every trade discussion the Mariners had at the deadline would start with opposing GMs asking for Emerson, who was immediately taken off the table \u2014 and for good reason. He\u2019s clearly the best hitting prospect in the Mariners system thanks to a smooth, straight-to-the-ball swing that results in consistent hard contact. He has the ability to hit the ball all over the field and will draw his share of walks, too. He has average power now, but that should turn into plus power when fully developed. He\u2019s good enough defensively to stay at shortstop but will be a viable option at third and second base for Seattle.<\/p>\n 8. Walker Jenkins, OF, Minnesota Twins (Triple A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>20 Jenkins is an outstanding hitter with plus power. He is a good defender in center field, although his best position is probably going to be right field. He shows off much more power in BP than in games but that will catch up in time. Jenkins has proven he can hit high velocity and he stays back on breaking balls extremely well. He\u2019s an intelligent base runner who can steal a base. I see Jenkins as a future All-Star-caliber outfielder.<\/p>\n 9. Bryce Eldridge, 1B, San Francisco Giants (Triple A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>20 The Giants refused to part with Eldridge in the Rafael Devers trade, and I don\u2019t blame them. Now that they have both Devers and Eldridge, their plan is for the pair to provide the power in the middle of their lineup for the next several years. Eldridge has a short, quick left-handed swing that shows off his ridiculous strength and leverage. He needs to continue to focus on not swinging at pitches out of the strike zone. If he can tighten up his plate discipline, he profiles to be a high batting average and on-base percentage hitter with 30 home run-type power. Look for him to bash many baseballs into McCovey Cove for years to come.<\/p>\n 10. Ethan Holliday, SS, Colorado Rockies (Low A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>18 The Rockies were fortunate that Holliday fell to them at No. 4 in this year\u2019s draft, as many analysts \u2014 including myself \u2014 thought he had the most potential of any player in this class. Holliday has tremendous leadership qualities and should in time develop into the face of the Rockies franchise. He\u2019s power-over-hit right now and eventually could end up at third base. Regardless of his spot on the left side of the infield, he has the potential to become a middle-of-the-order impact bat.<\/p>\n 11. Eli Willits, SS, Washington Nationals (Low A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>17 The Nationals took Willits over Holliday with the No. 1 pick this July, mainly because Willits had the best hit tool of anyone in the draft. Combine that with his blazing speed and it\u2019s easy to envision the switch-hitting Willits developing into a player somewhere between Francisco Lindor and Trea Turner. He should also be able to stay at shortstop long-term. Willits was the youngest player ever taken with the No. 1 pick in MLB draft history.<\/p>\n 12. Charlie Condon, OF, Colorado Rockies (Double A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>22 Condon was the third player taken in the 2024 draft after he won the Golden Spikes Award and led all NCAA Division 1 hitters in average, homers and on-base percentage. He struggled in his professional debut last year while dealing with a hand injury. However, he has really picked it up this year, logging an .844 OPS and 30 extra-base hits over 322 at-bats (he missed time early in the season with a left wrist fracture). The Rockies have played him at first, third and left field so far, with first base most likely his long-term landing spot. He\u2019s a future 30-40 home run power bat when fully developed.<\/p>\n 13. Thomas White, LHP, Miami Marlins (Triple A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>20 White is the best left-handed pitching prospect in baseball. He has a mid-90s fastball with both carry and run to it. His slider is a wipeout pitch with filthy horizontal movement. His changeup is solid. It flashes above average at times and is an important part of his arsenal, especially against right-handed hitters. He\u2019ll be quick to the big leagues once his command and control arrive and match his top-of-the-rotation stuff. After starting the season at High A and spending time at Double A, White was promoted to Triple A on Tuesday.<\/p>\n 14. Spencer Jones, OF, New York Yankees (Triple A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>24 Jones has had a breakout year thanks to mechanical changes he made with his hand position, load and leg kick. The results have been stunning, as he\u2019s belted 32 home runs and slugged .584. He has the ability to play all three outfield positions and has a special speed\/power combination for his frame. Strikeouts will always be part of his game, but so will the long ball.<\/p>\n 15. Sebastian Walcott, SS\/3B, Texas Rangers (Double A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>19 I love Walcott\u2019s bat speed and the exit velocities he posts, especially to the pull side, where his raw power will give you goosebumps. He has special balance and body control but at times plays too aggressively on both sides of the ball. He made 30 errors last year and has cut that down to 23 so far this year playing both shortstop and third base. In my opinion, he\u2019ll end up at third base when he\u2019s major-league ready. He has an exciting ceiling and is a future All-Star caliber player.<\/p>\n Kade Anderson helped lead LSU to a national title. (Steven Branscombe \/ Imagn Images)16. Kade Anderson, LHP, Seattle Mariners (Rookie)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>21 Anderson was the third player taken in this year\u2019s draft after he went 12-1 for LSU with a 3.18 ERA over 19 starts with 180 strikeouts and 35 walks over 119 innings. His repertoire is not built around a single dominating pitch; rather his best attribute is his versatile and well-rounded arsenal. His curveball is his best secondary pitch and is thrown in the low 80s with bite and elite depth thanks to his 3,000-plus spin rate. Anderson\u2019s fastball sits in the mid-90s with special downhill plane and cut. He challenges hitters at the top of the zone. His slider arrives in the mid-80s with lateral sweep and sometimes with cutting action. His changeup is deceptive with tumble and fastball-like arm speed. Because of his college workload, the Mariners decided to shut him down until spring training, which makes sense following the Tigers\u2019 run to a College World Series title this summer. He profiles as a top-of-the-rotation starter and should be fast to the major leagues.<\/p>\n 17. Jes\u00fas Made, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (High A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>18 Made has some of the best plate discipline of any prospect in baseball, rarely chasing outside of the strike zone, drawing walks and doing damage on pitches in all parts of the zone. He\u2019s a table-setter who racks up stolen bases and has doubles power. He has the ability to play second base, shortstop and third base and profiles long-term at the hot corner.<\/p>\n 18. Sal Stewart, INF, Cincinnati Reds (MLB \u2014 Sept. callup)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>21 Stewart can flat-out hit and has above-average power. He has the ability to play second, third and first base, albeit all at a below-average level. His bat will carry him and playing his home games at Great American Ball Park will help his raw power translate into big-league home runs. He is major-league ready and was given his first MLB opportunity when rosters expanded on Monday.<\/p>\n 19. Andrew Painter, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies (Triple A)<\/p>\n Age: <\/b>22 Painter was the best pitching prospect in baseball before he underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2023. He is now healthy but hasn\u2019t returned to his pre-surgery form. In 2022, he went 6-2 with a 1.56 ERA over 22 starts, with 155 strikeouts and 24 walks in 103 2\/3 innings. His fastball was a plus pitch and the slider was another reliable weapon. Next season, when he\u2019s another year removed from the surgery,\u00a0Painter could get back to that dominating form and once again be the best pitching prospect in baseball. Before the injury he profiled as a future Cy Young Award caliber pitcher.<\/p>\n 20. Seth Hernandez, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (Rookie)<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>5-10 Weight: <\/b>191
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 70 PWR: 55 RUN: 55 ARM: 50 FLD: 55<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>5-10 Weight: <\/b>190
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 75 PWR: 55 RUN: 55 ARM: 50 FLD: 50<\/p>\n
Bat: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>L
Height: <\/b>6-0 Weight: <\/b>205
Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 60 PWR: 50 RUN: 70 ARM: 60 FLD: 65<\/p>\n
Bats: <\/b>B Throws: <\/b>R
Height: <\/b>6-1 Weight: <\/b>184
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<\/b>Bats: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-0 Weight: <\/b>200
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 70 PWR: 55 RUN: 60 ARM: 50 FLD: 50<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-0 Weight: <\/b>198
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 65 PWR: 50 RUN: 50 ARM: 55 FLD: 50<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-3 Weight: <\/b>212
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 60 PWR: 55 RUN: 55 ARM: 60 FLD: 55<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-7 Weight: <\/b>241
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 55 PWR: 75 RUN: 40 ARM: 60 FLD: 45<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-4 Weight: <\/b>212
Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 50 PWR: 70 RUN: 50 ARM: 55 FLD: 50<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>B Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-1 Weight: <\/b>188
Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 60 PWR: 45 RUN: 65 ARM: 55 FLD: 55<\/p>\n
Bats: <\/b>R Throws: <\/b>R
Height: <\/b>6-6 Weight: <\/b>220
Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 55 PWR: 65 RUN: 40 ARM: 55 FLD: 50<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>L
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-5 Weight: <\/b>240
Scouting Grades:<\/strong> FB: 60 SLI: 65 CH: 50 CMND: 40 CTL: 45<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>L
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-7 Weight: <\/b>240
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 50 PWR: 65 RUN: 55 ARM: 50 FLD: 50<\/p>\n
Bats: <\/b>R Throws: <\/b>R
Height: <\/b>6-4 Weight: <\/b>190
Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 50 PWR: 65 RUN: 55 ARM: 70 FLD: 50<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/USATSI_26507099-1.jpg\")
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<\/b>Bats: <\/b>L Throws: <\/b>L
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-2 Weight: <\/b>180
Scouting Grades:<\/strong> FB: 60 CB: 55 SLI: 55 CH: 65 CMND: 50 CTL: 55<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>B Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-1 Weight: <\/b>188
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 60 PWR: 60 RUN: 55 ARM: 60 FLD: 50<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>R Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-1 Weight: <\/b>225
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> HIT: 60 PWR: 55 RUN: 40 ARM: 55 FLD: 45<\/p>\n
<\/b>Bats: <\/b>R Throws: <\/b>R
<\/b>Height: <\/b>6-7 Weight: <\/b>215
<\/b>Scouting Grades:<\/strong> FB: 70 CB: 50 SLI: 60 CH: 55 CMND: 55 CTL: 60<\/p>\n
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