Athletics Top 50 Prospects (2025)

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Athletics

AL West
2024 record: 69-93 (4th)

MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: Las Vegas Aviators
Double-A: Midland RockHounds
High-A: Lansing Lugnuts
Single-A: Stockton Ports

Notable prospects graduated in 2024
RHP Mason Miller
RHP Joey Estes

Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Tony Bps (@tonybps1), Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07), Clint Fasse (@ProspectLarceny)Brian Fonseca (@100percent3G)Adam Greene (@aj_greene1015), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan), and Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam). The writer’s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.

Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact

Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2024

Tier 1

1. Nick Kurtz, 1B, 21, Double-A
Heading into the 2024 season, Kurtz was on the short list of potential #1 overall picks in the draft, but he “slid” after not having a great statistical season. I was let down by the numbers, but instead I was even more optimistic when taking a deeper look. Kurtz did not have the depth of a lineup he had in 2023 and pitchers were simply avoiding giving him anything to hit, so he took his walks. He didn’t force anything, he took what the pitchers gave him and actually improved his hit tool as a result for me. He has a plus hit tool and bordering on double plus power to go along with being a potential Gold Glove defender, albeit at first base. This is a player who will be at the heart of a big league lineup for a long time. (@ShaunKernahan)

2. Jacob Wilson, SS, 22, MLB
Acclaimed as one of the best pure hitters across MiLB, Wilson was on an unbelievable pace at the beginning of the season, hitting .438 before being sidelined for a month. He spent time in Triple-A, and was promoted to MLB for the final month and a half of the year. He posted a ridiculously high 92.2% zone contact rate in the Major Leagues, and for someone with limited power/exit velocities, he’ll rely on a contact-first approach to find success at the big league level. (@aj_greene1015)

Tier 2

None

Tier 3

3. Luis Morales, RHP, 22, High-A
The 6’3” Cuban has some serious octane in his right arm. His fastball sits in the upper-90’s and has touched triple digits. The secondaries need some work but there is potential for two other average pitches in his change and curveball. His control is also a work in progress, but he is athletic and could get to average control as he develops. If he does, there is something to get really excited about. The Athletics have struggled to develop pitchers, but I have read some good things about the direction of their development team. (@JMahyfam)

4. Colby Thomas, OF, 23, Triple-A
The 2024 stat line was impressive. In 513 at-bats across Double/Triple-A Thomas slashed .277/.342/.563 with 31 home runs, 92 RBI, and 15 stolen bases. That should get him along look this spring as someone who heads to Sacramento. There will be pressure on his batting average thanks to a 16% SwStr rate that major league pitchers could exploit, but I like the profile otherwise and think he could be a sneaky contributor this year. (@JMahyfam)

5. Henry Bolte, OF, 21, Double-A
Bolte, the A’s second round pick in 2022 from Palo Alto High School in California, split time between High-A and Double-A in 2024 as a 20-year-old. He posted some very impressive numbers across both levels last season, swatting 15 homers, knocking in 73, stealing 46 bags, and tallying 218 total bases. A short 9-game Arizona Fall League visit gave him some additional reps this past fall, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him spend a good portion of 2025 with Midland again, but definitely has the chance to play in Triple-A at 21. (@Scotty_Ballgame)

6. Denzel Clarke, OF, 24, Double-A
I’ve been lucky to see Clarke play in both of his Arizona Fall League stints (2022 and 2024), and overall, was impressed with his tools. After a couple of very solid seasons at Double-A Midland, the Athletics’ 4th round pick in 2021 out of Cal State Northridge seemed to put it altogether and slashed .382/.495/.566/1.060, with 2 HR, 13 RBI and 9 SB in the desert this past Fall. The 2022 Futures Game participant deserves a shot in Triple-A Las Vegas this year, and if he continues posting solid numbers, look for him to man one of the Las Vegas outfield positions when the MLB team is there in a few years. (@Scotty_Ballgame)

7. Tommy White, 3B, 21, Single-A
Tommy Tanks delivered one of the more dramatic home runs in College World Series history, White is all about the bat. With near bottom of the scale speed and an average arm, the A’s have allowed him to start his career at third base, but the chances he sticks there are slim. His future is more than likely as a DH, which puts all the pressure on him in the box, but he brings plenty of talent there. He has plus power and will drive the ball out of the ballpark to all fields thanks to an incredible ability to get the barrel to the ball. He makes plenty of contact and has a solid eye at the plate, so he should be able continue producing big numbers at the pro level despite less than impressive numbers in a limited sample size after being drafted last year. (@ShaunKernahan)

8. Jack Perkins, RHP, 25, Double-A
Perkins’ 2024 season lagged a bit until late May due to injury, but upon return a new arm slot made him much more effective than he had been in 2023. For someone with command concerns coming out of Indiana, Perkins lowered his 1.40 WHIP in 2023 to 1.12 this season, and his K/BB ratio jumped from 9.9 to 21.2. His slider played up last season and if it continues to do so while gaining a more consistent shape, it has potential to be the best pitch in their farm system. Baseball America projects him as their No. 1 starter when the team moves to Las Vegas in 2028. (@aj_greene1015)

Tier 4

9. Max Muncy, SS, 22, Triple-A
10. Mason Barnett, RHP, 24, Double-A
11. Steven Echavarria, RHP, 19, Single-A
12. Daniel Susac, C, 23, Double-A
13. Darell Hernaiz, SS, 23, MLB
14. Myles Naylor, SS, 19, Single-A
15. Gunnar Hoglund, RHP, 25, Triple-A
16. Ryan Lasko, OF, 22, High-A
17. Brett Harris, 3B, 26, MLB
18. J.T. Ginn, RHP, 25, MLB
19. Josh Kuroda-Grauer, SS, 21, Triple-A
20. Cole Miller, RHP, 19, High school
21. Will Klein, RHP, 25, MLB
22. Grant Holman, RHP, 24, MLB
23. Kade Morris, RHP, 22, Triple-A
24. Gage Jump, LHP, 21, College

Muncy has performed well in the Minor Leagues so far and has potential to grow into more power. Susac has a good hit-tool with developing power and could see the Majors later this season. Hoglund looked about average in 2024 and could be in the rotation sometime this season. Lasko is more valuable in real life than in fantasy with his defensive ability and little bit of speed. Miller was just drafted and hasn’t pitched yet, but has good stuff to become a serviceable starter in the future. (@tonybps1)

Tier 5

25. Ryan Cusick, RHP, 25, Triple-A
26. Brady Basso, LHP, 27, MLB
27. Rodney Green, OF, 21, Single-A
28. Euribiel Angeles, SS, 22, Double-A
29. Carlos Pacheco, OF, 20, Rookie (ACL)
30. Brayan Buelvas, OF, 22, Double-A
31. Brennan Milone, 1B, 23, Double-A
32. Jared Dickey, OF, 22, High-A
33. Will Johnston, LHP, 24, Double-A
34. Stevie Emanuels, RHP, 25, Triple-A
35. Anthony Maldonado, RHP, 26, MLB
36. Jose Ramos, OF, 18, Rookie (DSL)
37. Tyler Baum, RHP, 26, Triple-A
38. Edgar Montero, SS, 18, Rookie (DSL)
39. Nate Nankil, OF, 22, High-A
40. Jared Johnson, RHP, 23, High-A
41. Junior Perez, OF, 23, Double-A
42. Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang, RHP, 24, Double-A
43. Cole Conn, C, 23, High-A
44. Jackson Finley, RHP, 24, Single-A
45. Logan Davidson, 3B/SS, 27, Triple-A
46. Sam Stuhr, RHP, 22, College
47. Richard Fernandez, RHP, 22, Rookie (ACL)
48. Noah Murdock, RHP, 26, Triple-A
49. Erick Matos, RHP, 17, Rookie (DSL)
50. Luke Mann, 3B, 24, High-A

Basso pitched decently in his 22 Major League innings last year and could be a part of the rotation sometime in 2025. Green has a good blend of speed and power, but may not hit enough yet to make an immediate impact. Pacheco doesn’t have the most power, but runs well with good speed. Buelvas doesn’t have much of an offensive profile, but could be a backup outfielder in the Majors. Milone is more of a hit-over-power type of player. Ramos has good power potential but struggled last year in his first season in the organization. (@tonybps1)

Adam Greene

Adam Greene is a student UMass Amherst's Isenberg School of Management. He currently writes for the Cape Cod Baseball League and UMass Athletics. From Longmeadow, MA, Adam is a huge Red Sox fan and has been following the team his whole life and he's spent the last few years covering their farm system. Follow him on Twitter at @aj_greene1015 and Instagram at the same handle.

Scott Greene

President of Prospects1500. Founder of Diamond Duos dynasty fantasy baseball leagues and the MLB Fantasy Playoffs Parlay. Participant and champion in several dynasty/fantasy baseball and football leagues. Sales Manager for Reminder Publishing by day. Huge Bruce Springsteen and pro wrestling fan. Along with his wife and two boys, lives in Longmeadow, MA. Follow on Twitter at @Scotty_Ballgame.

Jeremy Mahy

Jeremy covers the St Louis organization and contributes on Prospects of the Week for Prospects1500. Born and raised in the Midwest, he is a lifelong fan of the Birds on the Bat. You can follow him on Twitter @_JMahy_ for more baseball content.

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Greg Bracken

Greg covers the Toronto Blue Jays organization for Prospects1500. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, a long-suffering fan of both the Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs. For more than 15 years now a participant/commish in many dynasty baseball leagues, all with extremely deep minor league rosters. Follow on X @gregbracken07.

Tony Bps

Tony Bps Spina is a lifelong baseball fan hailing from the City of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia! Tony has loved baseball since 1980 and has followed the Phillies through good and bad times. Tony is married with 3 kids and works for a financial institution but has enough free time to play in 20 fantasy baseball leagues with 75% of them being Dynasty Leagues. He lives a few blocks away from Citizens Bank Park and attends many Phillies games per year in addition to their minor league teams in Lehigh Valley and Reading. He can be reached on Twitter at @TonyBps1.

Shaun Kernahan

Shaun Kernahan is the MLB Draft correspondent for Prospects1500 and the founder of Three Quarter Slot, an independent national baseball scouting publication covering Draft prospects, minor leaguers, and international players. When not at a game, chances are the TV and/or tablet has a game on and he has a notepad out taking notes. Shaun can be found on Twitter at @ShaunKernahan.

Brian Fonseca

Brian is in his second year covering the Colorado Rockies. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Brian grew up in Northern California a fan of the great Oakland A’s teams of the early 1970’s. From 1998-2014 Brian coached the Men’s Basketball team at Reedley (Community) College, a short drive away from the home of the Rockies Single-A club, the Fresno Grizzlies. Recently Brian was named Athletic Director at Parlier High School (#100percentParlierPanthers!). Brian and his wife LeAnn were married in 2001, and have two children; son Noah and daughter Eleanor who attends San Diego State. Follow Brian on Twitter @100percent3G.

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