Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of MLB prospects! The 2026 Top 100 Prospects list is a highly anticipated event in the baseball community, and we're about to dive into the fascinating process behind it.
Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list is a labor of love and a comprehensive evaluation of baseball's brightest young stars. It all starts with the annual Prospect Handbook, a collaborative effort that sets the stage for an extensive ranking process. After completing the Handbook, the Baseball America team casts their votes for the Top 150 prospects, and the real fun begins.
But here's where it gets controversial... The initial rankings are just the beginning. Baseball America seeks input from industry experts, including front office executives, scouts, and analysts. Their feedback is meticulously reviewed and incorporated into the list, leading to targeted adjustments. It's a collaborative effort to capture the sentiment across the game regarding baseball's elite talent.
And this is the part most people miss... The final Top 100 list is a reflection of the diverse opinions and projections within the baseball community. Disagreements are inevitable, and that's what makes it so fascinating! The wide range of perspectives adds depth and intrigue to the rankings.
Below, you'll find the 219 players who received votes for this year's Top 150 list. The Tampa Bay Rays lead the way with 14 players, followed by the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets with 11 each. The Colorado Rockies had the fewest with three, while the San Diego Padres had four.
Let's explore the teams and their prospects:
Arizona Diamondbacks:
- Ryan Waldschmidt, OF
- Kayson Cunningham, SS
- Demetrio Crisantes, 2B
- David Hagaman, RHP
- Slade Caldwell, OF
- Tommy Troy, 2B/SS/OF
Athletics:
- Leo De Vries, SS
- Jamie Arnold, LHP
- Gage Jump, LHP
- Wei-En Lin, LHP
- Braden Nett, RHP
- Henry Bolte, OF
- Edgar Montero, SS
Atlanta Braves:
- Cam Caminiti, LHP
- JR Ritchie, RHP
- Didier Fuentes, RHP
- Owen Murphy, RHP
- Briggs McKenzie, LHP
Baltimore Orioles:
- Samuel Basallo, C/1B
- Dylan Beavers, OF
- Trey Gibson, RHP
- Nate George, OF
- Luis De Leon, LHP
- Ike Irish, C/OF
- Esteban Mejia, RHP
- Enrique Bradfield Jr., OF
- Wehiwa Aloy, OF
- Aron Estrada, 2B/SS
Boston Red Sox:
- Payton Tolle, LHP
- Franklin Arias, SS
- Connelly Early, LHP
- Kyson Witherspoon, RHP
- Juan Valera, RHP
- Jake Bennett, LHP
- Marcus Phillips, RHP
- Justin Gonzalez, OF
Chicago Cubs:
- Moises Ballesteros, C
- Jaxon Wiggins, RHP
- Ethan Conrad, OF
- Jefferson Rojas, SS
- Kane Kepley, OF
- Kevin Alcantara, OF
- Jonathon Long, 1B
Chicago White Sox:
- Noah Schultz, LHP
- Caleb Bonemer, SS
- Braden Montgomery, OF
- Hagen Smith, LHP
- Billy Carlson, SS
- Tanner McDougal, RHP
- Christian Oppor, LHP
- Sam Antonacci, 2B
Cincinnati Reds:
- Sal Stewart, 1B
- Alfredo Duno, C
- Rhett Lowder, RHP
- Tyson Lewis, SS
- Steele Hall, SS
- Chase Petty, RHP
- Edwin Arroyo, SS
- Cam Collier, 1B/3B
Cleveland Guardians:
- Travis Bazzana, 2B
- Chase DeLauter, OF
- Ralphy Velazquez, 1B
- Angel Genao, SS
- Parker Messick, LHP
- Braylon Doughty, RHP
- Khal Stephen, RHP
- Jace LaViolette, OF
- Cooper Ingle, C
- Juneiker Caceres, OF
- Joey Oakie, RHP
Colorado Rockies:
- Ethan Holliday, SS
- Charlie Condon, 1B
- Jared Thomas, OF
Detroit Tigers:
- Kevin McGonigle, SS
- Max Clark, OF
- Bryce Rainer, SS
- Josue Briceño, C/1B
Houston Astros:
- Xavier Neyens, SS
- Ethan Frey, OF
- Kevin Alvarez, OF
- Brice Matthews, 2B
Kansas City Royals:
- Carter Jensen, C
- Kendry Chourio, RHP
- David Shields, LHP
- Josh Hammond, 3B
- Blake Mitchell, C
Los Angeles Angels:
- Tyler Bremner, RHP
- Ryan Johnson, RHP
- Nelson Rada, OF
- Dylan Jordan, RHP
Los Angeles Dodgers:
- Eduardo Quintero, OF
- Josue De Paula, OF
- Mike Sirota, OF
- Zyhir Hope, OF
- Alex Freeland, 2B/3B
- Jackson Ferris, LHP
- Emil Morales, SS
- Charles Davalan, OF
- River Ryan, RHP
Miami Marlins:
- Thomas White, LHP
- Robby Snelling, LHP
- Aiva Arquette, SS
- Owen Caissie, OF
- Joe Mack, C
- Kevin Defrank, RHP
- Kemp Alderman, OF
Milwaukee Brewers:
- Jesús Made, SS
- Luis Peña, SS/2B
- Cooper Pratt, SS
- Logan Henderson, RHP
- Bishop Letson, RHP
- Luis Lara, OF
- Jeferson Quero, C
- Marco Dinges, C
- Josh Adamczewski, 2B/OF
- Andrew Fischer, 3B
- Tyson Hardin, RHP
Minnesota Twins:
- Walker Jenkins, OF
- Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF
- Kaelen Culpepper, SS
- Connor Prielipp, LHP
- Dasan Hill, LHP
- Eduardo Tait, C
- Charlee Soto, RHP
- Marek Houston, SS
New York Mets:
- Nolan McLean, RHP
- Carson Benge, OF
- Jonah Tong, RHP
- Jett Williams, SS
- Brandon Sproat, RHP
- A.J. Ewing, OF
- Ryan Clifford, 1B/OF
- Jacob Reimer, 3B
- Elian Peña, SS
- Jack Wenninger, RHP
- Jonathan Santucci, LHP
New York Yankees:
- George Lombard Jr., SS
- Elmer Rodriguez, RHP
- Dax Kilby, SS
- Carlos Lagrange, RHP
- Ben Hess, RHP
- Spencer Jones, OF
- Bryce Cunningham, RHP
Philadelphia Phillies:
- Aidan Miller, SS
- Andrew Painter, RHP
- Justin Crawford, OF
- Gage Wood, RHP
- Aroon Escobar, SS
Pittsburgh Pirates:
- Konnor Griffin, SS
- Bubba Chandler, RHP
- Edward Florentino, OF
- Seth Hernandez, RHP
- Jhostynxon Garcia, OF
- Rafael Flores, C/1B
San Diego Padres:
- Ethan Salas, C
- Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP
- Kash Mayfield, LHP
- Miguel Mendez, RHP
San Francisco Giants:
- Bryce Eldridge, 1B
- Josuar Gonzalez, SS
- Bo Davidson, OF
- Jhonny Level, SS
- Jacob Bresnahan, LHP
- Keyner Martinez, RHP
- Gavin Kilen, SS
- Dakota Jordan, OF
Seattle Mariners:
- Colt Emerson, SS
- Kade Anderson, LHP
- Lazaro Montez, OF
- Ryan Sloan, RHP
- Michael Arroyo, OF
- Jonny Farmelo, OF
- Jurrangelo Cijntje, SHP
- Felnin Celesten, SS
- Luke Stevenson, C
St. Louis Cardinals:
- JJ Wetherholt, SS
- Liam Doyle, LHP
- Rainiel Rodriguez, C
- Joshua Baez, OF
- Quinn Mathews, LHP
- Brandon Clarke, LHP
- Jimmy Crooks, C
- Leonardo Bernal, C
- Tanner Franklin, RHP
Tampa Bay Rays:
- Brody Hopkins, RHP
- Theo Gillen, OF
- Jacob Melton, OF
- Carson Williams, SS
- Anderson Brito, RHP
- TJ Nichols, RHP
- Santiago Suarez, RHP
- Michael Forret, RHP
- Xavier Isaac, 1B
- Daniel Pierce, SS
- Caden Bodine, C
- Brendan Summerhill, OF
- Aidan Smith, OF
- Slater De Brun, OF
Texas Rangers:
- Sebastian Walcott, SS
- Caden Scarborough, RHP
- Gavin Fien, SS
- David Davalillo, RHP
- Josh Owens, OF/RHP
Toronto Blue Jays:
- Trey Yesavage, RHP
- Arjun Nimmala, SS
- JoJo Parker, SS
- Jonny King, LHP
- Gage Stanifer, RHP
- Ricky Tiedemann, LHP
- Juan Sanchez, LHP
Washington Nationals:
- Eli Willits, SS
- Jarlin Susana, RHP
- Harry Ford, C
- Travis Sykora, RHP
- Luis Perales, RHP
- Alex Clemmey, LHP
- Seaver King, SS
- Luke Dickerson, SS
So, what do you think? Are these prospects ready to take the MLB by storm? Feel free to share your thoughts and predictions in the comments! We'd love to hear your insights and spark a discussion about the future stars of baseball.
