Nearly two months into the 2025 MLB season, the minor league prospect landscape is shifting fast. Several top prospects from the preseason rankings have already graduated to the majors, creating room for a fresh crop of rising stars. With trade season heating up and teams eyeing upgrades, it’s the perfect time to reassess the top talent across baseball's farm systems.
This updated list reflects recent performances, updated scouting projections, and proximity to the majors. Players who have exceeded rookie limits (130 at-bats, 50 IP, or 45 days on the active roster) have been removed, and prospects on the verge of graduation within the next week are excluded.
2025 MLB Top 50 Prospects
- 1. Roman Anthony, OF, Red Sox
Massive raw power and advanced approach; could be Boston-bound soon. - 2. Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pirates
Electric fastball and four-pitch mix with frontline upside. - 3. Leodalis De Vries, SS, Padres
Switch-hitter with 25+ HR upside and strong defensive skills. - 4. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Rangers
Huge power potential with improving defense at shortstop. - 5. Jesus Made, SS, Brewers
Draws early Ozzie Albies comps with advanced metrics at just 18. - 6. Marcelo Mayer, SS, Red Sox
Top-10 draft pedigree; smooth bat and approach from the left side. - 7. Jordan Lawlar, SS, Diamondbacks
Big-league experience; superior speed and defense. - 8. Max Clark, OF, Tigers
Plus-plus runner with center field instincts and solid offensive game. - 9. Walker Jenkins, OF, Twins
Advanced hit tool and power when healthy; three-position OF potential. - 10. Colt Emerson, SS, Mariners
Lefty bat with above-average tools and feel for the barrel. - 11. Kevin McGonigle, SS, Tigers
Contact machine with above-average power; likely future 2B. - 12. Chase Burns, RHP, Reds
Upper-90s fastball and elite slider; near MLB-ready. - 13. Samuel Basallo, C, Orioles
Huge power potential; still refining plate discipline. - 14. Dalton Rushing, C, Dodgers
Recently debuted; high OBP bat with solid defense. - 15. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Guardians
Oblique injury aside, he’s an on-base machine with speed and pop. - 16. Aidan Miller, SS, Phillies
Corner-infield future with strong bat speed and raw power. - 17. Josue De Paula, LF, Dodgers
Yordan Alvarez-lite comp; excellent hit/power combo.
High Upside with Fewer Certainties
- 18. Jac Caglianone, 1B, Royals
- 19. Konnor Griffin, SS, Pirates
- 20. Jett Williams, SS, Mets
- 21. Zyhir Hope, OF, Dodgers
- 22. Bryce Rainer, SS, Tigers
- 23. Andrew Painter, RHP, Phillies
- 24. Nick Kurtz, 1B, Athletics
- 25. Ethan Salas, C, Padres
- 26. Chase Dollander, RHP, Rockies
- 27. Carson Williams, SS, Rays
- 28. Noah Schultz, LHP, White Sox
- 29. Arjun Nimmala, SS, Blue Jays
- 30. Jacob Misiorowski, RHP, Brewers
- 31. Cole Young, SS, Mariners
- 32. J.J. Wetherholt, SS, Cardinals
- 33. Kyle Teel, C, White Sox
- 34. George Lombard Jr., SS, Yankees
- 35. Thomas White, LHP, Marlins
Fast risers like Griffin, Rainer, and Kurtz are trending upward, while Misiorowski is finally finding control at Triple-A.
Strong Prospects with Questions to Answer
- 36. Moises Ballesteros, C, Cubs
- 37. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Twins
- 38. Matt Shaw, 3B, Cubs
- 39. Luke Keaschall, 2B, Twins
- 40. Angel Genao, SS, Guardians
- 41. Coby Mayo, 3B, Orioles
- 42. Jonny Farmelo, CF, Mariners
- 43. Alfredo Duno, C, Reds
- 44. Cade Horton, RHP, Cubs
- 45. Bryce Eldridge, 1B, Giants
- 46. Brady House, 3B, Nationals
- 47. Agustin Ramirez, C, Marlins
- 48. Rhett Lowder, RHP, Reds
- 49. Chase Petty, RHP, Reds
- 50. Jonah Tong, RHP, Mets
Horton, Ramirez, and Keaschall have impressed more than expected. Tong has separated from other Mets arms as a potential breakout.
Just Missed the Cut
Keep an eye on these risers:
- Jarlin Susana, Hagen Smith, Cooper Pratt, Alex Freeland
- Andrew Salas, Luke Dickerson, Slade Caldwell, Caleb Bonemer
- Ryan Sloan, Payton Tolle, Gage Jump
- Johnny King (Blue Jays), Rainiel Rodriguez (Cardinals)
