Overall Top 100 Prospects (April 2026)

Before getting to the list of our top prospects, let’s go over how we got here.

Following the publication of our preseason Top 50 lists, we considered all Tier 1 and Tier 2 prospects for our overall rankings. We had 25 Tier 1 prospects (they are ranked 1 through 25) and 73 Tier 2 prospects (ranked 26-98) bringing us up to 98 prospects, but we needed two more. After ranking the Tier 1 and Tier 2 prospects, the President of Prospects1500, Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame) and I (@_JMahy_) ranked our individual top twelve prospects from Tier 3 (out of 180 prospects). The two highest combined ranked players rounded out our top 100.

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1. Konnor Griffin, SS, Pirates (Tier 1)
2. Kevin McGonigle, SS, Tigers (Tier 1)
3. Jesús Made, SS, Brewers (Tier 1)
4. Leo De Vries, SS, Athletics (Tier 1)
5. JJ Wetherholt, MI, Cardinals (Tier 1)
6. Aidan Miller, SS, Phillies (Tier 1)
7. Max Clark, OF, Tigers (Tier 1)
8. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Rangers (Tier 1)
9. Samuel Basallo, C, Orioles (Tier 1)
10. Colt Emerson, SS, Mariners (Tier 1)
Note: since our preseason rankings, Basallo has graduated from prospect status.

Good baseball teams are built “up the middle” so it is no surprise to see the top 10 fall into that mold (with the potential exception of Basallo). You could debate the specific order of these ten all day but it is hard to debate this being one of the strongest top 10’s in recent memory. The top 10 could look a lot different by the All-Star break as Griffin, McGonigle and Wetherholt should all join Basallo in graduating from prospect status.

11. Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pirates (Tier 1)
12. Andrew Painter, LHP, Phillies (Tier 1)
13. Eduardo Quintero, OF, Dodgers (Tier 1)
14. Nolan McLean, RHP, Mets (Tier 1)
15. Kade Anderson, LHP, Mariners (Tier 1)
16. Josue De Paula, OF, Dodgers (Tier 1)
17. Carson Benge, OF, Mets (Tier 1)
18. Bryce Eldridge, 1B, Giants (Tier 1)
19. Trey Yesavage, RHP, Blue Jays (Tier 1)
20. Walker Jenkins, OF, Twins (Tier 1)

It is going to be very interesting to see what the Dodgers do with all these stud outfield prospects. Sure is a nice “problem” to have for the two-time defending champs. Anderson is the only pitcher in this group not on his team’s 40-man roster. That could change soon. He is making his professional debut this season at the Double-A level and has looked dominant so far (48.6 K rate and 0.89 WHIP in 2 starts). After a dream opening day performance, Benge has cooled off a bit. I wouldn’t worry, he will be fine. Thanks to his defense and speed he will likely be given time to figure things out at the plate. The tools are all there for Jenkins to be an impact big leaguer for many years and health permitting, we could see the start of that come this season.

21. Thomas White, LHP, Marlins (Tier 1)
22. Luis Peña, MI, Brewers (Tier 1)
23. Ethan Holliday, SS, Rockies (Tier 1)
24. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Guardians (Tier 1)
25. Payton Tolle, LHP, Red Sox (Tier 1)
26. Chase DeLauter, OF, Guardians (Tier 2)
27. Bryce Rainer, SS, Tigers (Tier 2)
28. Franklin Arias, SS, Red Sox (Tier 2)
29. Sal Stewart, CI, Reds (Tier 2)
30. Josue Briceño, C, Tigers (Tier 2)

The Red Sox have quite the promising young core already in the big leagues. Arias and Tolle look to be joining that group very soon. This grouping quite possibly has the NL and AL Rookies of the Year in Stewart and DeLauter. When you combine Rainer and Briceño with the Tigers two tier-1 prospects above, it gives them arguably the best top-4 of any system and something for their fans to really be excited about.

31. Ryan Waldschmidt, OF, Diamondbacks (Tier 2)
32. Zyhir Hope, OF, Dodgers (Tier 2)
33. Seth Hernandez, RHP, Pirates (Tier 2)
34. Kaelen Culpepper, SS, Twins (Tier 2)
35. Moisés Ballesteros, C, Cubs (Tier 2)
36. Ryan Sloan, RHP, Mariners (Tier 2)
37. Justin Crawford, OF, Phillies (Tier 2)
38. Jett Williams, MI/OF, Brewers (Tier 2)
39. JoJo Parker, SS, Blue Jays (Tier 2)
40. Edward Florentino, OF, Pirates (Tier 2)

Waldschmidt looks the part of a future 20-30 player and could make his debut in the second half. Hernandez looks like the future ace that the Pirates thought he could be when taking him with their first round pack last July. Thanks to his advanced arsenal, he could be the rare prep arm that moves quickly through the Pirates system. While on the topic of future aces, how much fun could a Sloan/Anderson 1-2 punch be? Florentino went from an unknown commodity to a top 50 prospect in a year’s time. At the rate he is hitting, the top-25 and a tier-1 ranking is well within reach.

41. Cooper Pratt, SS, Brewers (Tier 2)
42. George Lombard Jr., SS, Yankees (Tier 2)
43. Theo Gillen, OF, Rays (Tier 2)
44. Arjun Nimmala, SS, Blue Jays (Tier 2)
45. Travis Sykora, RHP, Nationals (Tier 2)
46. Rainiel Rodriguez, C, Cardinals (Tier 2)
47. Charlie Condon, 1B, Rockies (Tier 2)
48. Eli Willits, SS, Nationals (Tier 2)
49. Robby Snelling, LHP, Marlins (Tier 2)
50. Carter Jensen, C, Royals (Tier 2)

After recently signing an eight year deal with the Brewers, Pratt looks to be a solid piece of their future. Sykora has elite stuff but will miss all of 2026 recovering from TJ surgery. How much fun is going to be watching Condon launch balls out of Coors Field? Rockies fans will want to come early for BP when this guy arrives. Willits speed has been on full display early in 2026 with eight stolen bases in just 31 at bats.

51. Connelly Early, LHP, Red Sox (Tier 2)
52. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B, Guardians (Tier 2)
53. Kazuma Okamoto, 3B, Blue Jays (Tier 2)
54. Owen Caissie, OF, Marlins (Tier 2)
55. Carson Williams, SS, Rays (Tier 2)
56. Braden Montgomery, OF, White Sox (Tier 2)
57. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Twins (Tier 2)
58. Jonah Tong, RHP. Mets (Tier 2)
59. Caleb Bonemer, SS, White Sox (Tier 2)
60. Lazaro Montes, OF, Mariners (Tier 2)

Early’s arsenal and command keeps both handed hitters off balance. He looks like a safe bet for a mid rotation arm. Velazquez could be the power bat that the Guardians lineup desperately needs. The ability to play shortstop at the big league level is not in question with Williams, the strikeouts might be. With the Twins not looking like serious contenders this season, the odds are good that we see Rodriguez at some point this season. There is power and speed in his profile but an overly passive approach can get him in trouble.

61. Jeferson Quero, C, Brewers (Tier 2)
62. Jonny Farmelo, OF, Mariners (Tier 2)
63. Ethan Salas, C Padres (Tier 2)
64. Xavier Neyens, 3B, Astros (Tier 2)
65. Nelson Rada, OF, Angels (Tier 2)
66. Eduardo Tait, C, Twins (Tier 2)
67. Tatsuya Imai, RHP, Astros (Tier 2)
68. Alfredo Duno, C, Reds (Tier 2)
69. Noah Schultz, LHP, White Sox (Tier 2)
70. Jaxon Wiggins, RHP, Cubs (Tier 2)

Thanks to excellent speed and bat speed Farmelo has the tools to be a productive top of the order bat for the Mariners. In a group full of high-end catching prospects, Tait could be the best of the bunch if he can tame his aggressive approach at the plate. With Schultz‘ dominant start to the season in Triple-A (19K/2BB and a 0.43 WHIP in 14 innings), he has earned the opportunity to make his MLB debut this week. Speaking of debuts, with the early season injuries to the Cubs rotation, you have to think Wiggins is getting his call soon as well.

71. Liam Doyle, LHP, Cardinals (Tier 2)
72. Andrew Fischer, 3B, Brewers (Tier 2)
73. Brody Hopkins, RHP, Rays (Tier 2)
74. Jacob Reimer, 3B, Mets (Tier 2)
75. Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Red Sox (Tier 2)
76. Slade Caldwell, OF, Diamondbacks (Tier 2)
77. Michael Arroyo, SS, Mariners (Tier 2)
78. Logan Henderson, RHP, Brewers (Tier 2)
79. Munetaka Murakami, 1B/DH, White Sox (Tier 2)
80. Thayron Liranzo, C/1B, Tigers (Tier 2)

Fischer has all the makings of a middle of the order threat that the Brewers really need. The key will be keeping the strikeouts in check as he faces more advanced pitching. Reimer is one of the more underrated prospects in the NL East in this writers opinion, a strong 2026 season could change that. Witherspoon has the makings of a mid rotation arm with good strikeout numbers, maybe more if his changeup improves. A balky elbow ended 2025 early and slowed the start to 2026 for Henderson, but don’t forget about just how impressive his MLB debut last year was (3-0 with a 1.78 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 25.1 innings).

81. Mike Sirota, OF, Dodgers (Tier 2)
82. Spencer Jones, OF, Yankees (Tier 2)
83. Ethan Conrad, OF, Cubs (Tier 2)
84. Cam Caminiti, LHP, Braves (Tier 2)
85. Tyler Bremner, RHP, Angels (Tier 2)
86. Dylan Beavers, OF, Orioles (Tier 2)
87. Jarlin Susana, RHP, Nationals (Tier 2)
88. Brice Matthews, 2B/OF, Astros (Tier 2)
89. Aiva Arquette, SS, Marlins (Tier 2)
90. Angel Genao, MI, Guardians (Tier 2)
Note: since our preseason rankings, Matthews and Beavers have graduated from prospect status.

The Dodgers system is full of high-end outfield prospects, but it would be a mistake to overlook Sirota. He has the defensive chops to stay in centerfield and enough pop in his bat to be 20 home run guy. For an Atlanta system that is currently lacking a “future star” Caminiti might be that guy. We might see the 6’6″ Susana in Washington this year if he stays healthy. Whenever the call comes, he could make a difference right away in the bullpen with his nasty fastball/slider combo. Arquette’s raw power could make him a middle of order threat if the hit tool develops.

91. Jamie Arnold, LHP, Athletics (Tier 2)
92. Brandon Sproat, RHP, Brewers (Tier 2)
93. Joe Mack, C, Marlins (Tier 2)
94. Gage Jump, LHP, Athletics (Tier 2)
95. Khal Stephen, RHP, Guardians (Tier 2)
96. A.J. Ewing, OF, Mets (Tier 2)
97. Elmer Rodríguez, RHP, Yankees (Tier 2)
98. Ike Irish, C/1B/OF, Orioles (Tier 2)
99. Dax Kilby, SS, Yankees (Tier 3)
100. Harry Ford, C, Nationals (Tier 3)

Surprised to see Ewing in our top 100? He gets on base at a high clip and after stealing 70 bases last season, he has already swiped four bags in his first 22 at-bats this season. The likely catchers of the future in Washington and Miami fall in this grouping. Irish can really hit the baseball, just don’t expect him to be a catcher in the future. Kilby was an easy decision for our top Tier 3 prospect after his impressive professional debut last season.

Who are the next 10-20 one might ask? We’re going to discuss this on the next podcast episode of Futures Focus. Scott and I each ranked our next 12 players from Tier 3 after Kilby and Ford. Averaging our ranks, and based on which players were ranked by both in the next 12, we can release our official 101-120 order, if we were to add to this Top 100 list. Stay tuned.