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2026 Top 100 Prospects in Baseball

I released our 2026 Top 500 baseball prospects to our Patreon members last week and have made the Top 100 available to everyone.  If you want to see all 500, please become a Patreon member at Patreon.com/Prospect361.

1. Konnor Griffin (SS, Pit) – 20–40 upside with elite tools and improving contact. A future fantasy star.

2. Jesus Made (OF, Mil) – Explosive bat speed, advanced approach, and superstar traits. If the hit tool holds, he’s a fantasy force.

3. Max Clark (OF, Det) – 70-grade speed, advanced bat-to-ball skills, and emerging power.

4. JJ Wetherholt (SS, STL) – Elite hit tool, OBP monster, plus speed. Could be a .300 hitter with 20+ steals and top-of-the-order production. Immediate fantasy relevance.

5. Walker Jenkins (OF, Min) – Middle-of-the-order upside with hit/power blend; cornerstone fantasy piece.

6. Kevin McGonigle (SS, Det) – High-contact, high-OBP profile with 15+ HR potential and low double-digit steals.

7. Sam Basallo (1B, Bal) – Middle-of-the-order catcher with elite bat speed, plus power, and improving plate skills.

8. Sebastian Walcott (SS, Tex) – Premium upside bat, cornerstone fantasy potential.

9. Aidan Miller (SS, Phi) – Advanced bat with OBP, power, and Double-A success.

10. Bubba Chandler (RHP, Pit) – Athletic righty with top-30 SP potential. Arsenal remains strong despite command hiccups.

11. Josue De Paula (OF, LAD) – Advanced plate skills, power projection, middle-of-the-order ceiling

12. Leodalis De Vries (SS, ATH) – Explosive bat speed, growing power, advanced approach; centerpiece prospect with star-level upside.

13. Andrew Painter (RHP, Phi) – Ace upside with elite stuff, post-TJ rebound underway.

14. Franklin Arias (SS, Bos) – Explosive bat speed, plus power projection, early breakout signs.

15. Luis Pena (SS, Mil) – 70-runner with bat speed and emerging pop. He’s a potential impact fantasy player with 30+ SB upside.

16. Zyhir Hope (OF, LAD) – 70 runner with OBP and power upside, possible 30–30 threat

17. Colt Emerson (2B, Sea) – Advanced hit tool, plate discipline, emerging power; cornerstone infielder upside.

18. Bryce Eldridge (1B, SF) – Towering lefty slugger with 70 raw power and improving contact skills

19. Ethan Holliday (SS, Col) – Advanced bat, plus hit tool, developing power, solid athlete

20. Eduardo Quintero (OF, LAD) – 70 speed, emerging power, 15–40 upside if hit tool holds

21. Kade Anderson (LHP, Sea) – Advanced command, polished pitch mix, competitive edge; mid‑rotation with strikeout upside.

22. Josue Briceno (C, Det) – One of the top exit velocity bats in the system. 25+ HR upside with excellent pitch recognition.

23. Nolan McLean (RHP, NYM) – Electric stuff and athleticism point to top-of-the-rotation ceiling.

24. Bryce Rainer (SS, Det) – He has plus raw power and a feel to hit. There is current speed that will not be a big part of the profile in the future.

25. Moises Ballesteros (C, CHC) – Elite contact skills with emerging power. If loft comes, he’s a Top 15 bat at C/1B/DH.

26. Jonah Tong (RHP, NYM) – Arguably the top arm in the minors in 2025; volatile, but mid-rotation upside, maybe more, with elite deception.

27. Thomas White (LHP, Mia) – Big frame, plus fastball/curve combo, potential top-of-the-rotation anchor.

28. Trey Yesavage (RHP, Tor) – Big-league success, starter traits, and proximity make him the safest impact arm here.

29. Jett Williams (SS, NYM) – 15 HR / 40 SB upside with elite OBP and positional versatility.

30. Kaelen Culpepper (SS, Min) – Athletic infielder with power/speed blend and defensive versatility.

31. Tatsuya Imai (RHP, Hou) – Undersized right-handed hitter with a lower three-quarters delivery. 97 to 99 MPH fastball that flattens out due to his arm swing. Plus slider.

32. Carson Benge (OF, NYM) – Polished hitter with OBP skills, sneaky speed, and average power potential.

33. Liam Doyle (LHP, STL) – Swing-and-miss lefty with a deceptive splitter. Could be a high-strikeout SP2 if he stays healthy.

34. Seth Hernandez (RHP, Pit) – 100 MPH fastball and starter traits. Long runway, but top-30 SP ceiling if it clicks.

35. Robby Snelling (LHP, Mia) – Command-first lefty with pitchability, durability, and sneaky K upside

36. Felnin Celesten (SS, Sea) – Explosive actions, switch‑hitting SS; twitch, bat speed, power/speed star ceiling.

37. George Lombard Jr. (SS, NYY) – Plus athlete with zone control, speed, and projection; future fantasy contributor at SS.

38. Justin Crawford (OF, Phi) – 30+ SB threat with improving contact and bat path

39. Arjun Nimmala (SS, Tor) – Explosive ceiling with power, patience, and athleticism; cornerstone upside if hit tool clicks.

40. Theo Gillen (OF, TB) – Explosive athlete with 20/20 upside and OBP traits; loud tools, high ceiling.

41. Payton Tolle (LHP, Bos) – Durable lefty with whiffs, command, and proximity edge.

42. Harry Ford (C, Was) – Athletic catcher, strong OBP, speed/power blend; everyday difference‑maker.

43. Brandon Sproat (RHP, NYM) – Power arsenal with mid-rotation upside if command clicks.

44. Sal Stewart (3B, Cin) – Elite zone control, developing power, and high OBP skills. Quietly tracking toward a near All-Star ceiling at 1B.

45. Lazaro Montes (OF, Sea) – Massive raw power, plus EVs; middle‑order masher upside.

46. Ryan Waldschmidt (OF, Ari) – Athletic, explosive bat speed, power/speed upside

47. Kazuma Okamota (3B, Tor) – Older prospect who demonstrated plus power and a feel to hit in Japan.

48. Gage Jump (LHP, ATH) – Polished lefty, plus changeup feel, command-driven mid-rotation ceiling with strikeouts.

49. Braden Montgomery (OF, CHW) – 70-grade raw power with athleticism and OBP upside. If contact holds, he’s a 25/10 threat with impact potential.

50. Carson Williams (SS, TB) – Elite defender with 20+ HR pop; contact risk but everyday SS upside.

51. JoJo Parker (SS, Tor) – Loud tools, clean health, and trending trajectory; potential middle-of-the-order bat.

52. Ryan Sloan (RHP, Sea) – Big frame, fastball/slider combo; durable innings-eater starter profile.

53. Jeferson Quero (C, Mil) – Hit-first catcher with zone control and leverage. If he stays behind the plate, he’s a rare fantasy asset.

54. Ike Irish (C, Bal) – Advanced hit tool, emerging power, and catcher eligibility. Impact upside with multi-category juice.

55. Connelly Early (LHP, Bos) – Polished lefty with MLB success and starter traits.

56. Alfredo Duno (C, Cin) – Plus power and defensive value. If the contact holds, he’s a Top 15 fantasy catcher in the making.

57. Angel Genao (3B, Cle) – Elite contact and plus speed. Added strength suggests power could follow; trending toward impact SS.

58. Cooper Pratt (SS, Mil) – High-floor shortstop with contact, speed, and developing power. Underrated contributor with 12–15 HR/20+ SB potential.

59. Carter Jensen (C, KC) – His power has been inconsistent in 2025, but once he reached the Pacific Coast League, he exploded. There is potential for 15 to 20 home runs along with solid OBP skills.

60. Charlie Condon (OF, Col) – Big power, strong hit tool, corner profile, mature approach

61. Joshua Baez (OF, STL) – 20–50 season speaks for itself. If the contact gains hold, he’s a fantasy unicorn with power/speed upside few can match.

62. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (RHP, NYY) – Starter traits, command, and sequencing; delivery could point to a reliever role.

63. Slade Caldwell (OF, Ari) – Twitchy athlete with OBP skills, plus runner, leadoff potential

64. Travis Sykora (RHP, Was) – Splitter-led arsenal, frontline upside if health cooperates.

65. Termarr Johnson (SS, Pit) – OBP machine with 15+ HR and 12+ SB potential. Quietly productive across formats.

66. Eli Willits (SS, Was) – Speed/OBP shortstop, needs power to unlock fantasy value.

67. Aiva Arquette (SS, Mia) – Strong-bodied infielder with power upside and defensive versatility

68. Jhostynxon Garcia (OF, Pit) – Power-speed blend with contact risk, proximity helps.

69. Josuar Gonzalez (SS, SF) – Explosive bat speed, plus power projection, aggressive but impactful swing decisions

70. Jurrangelo Cijntje (BHP, Sea) – Athletic delivery, unique look; mid‑rotation or swingman potential.

71. A.J. Ewing (OF, NYM) – High OBP, elite speed, and potential for modest pop; Jaren Duran-type ceiling.

72. Aroon Escobar (3B, Phi) – OBP machine with bat speed and emerging power.

73. Travis Bazzana (2B, Cle) – OBP machine with timing issues. If swing reworks, middle infielder with 15/15 upside.

74. Noah Schultz (LHP, CHW) – Elite slider and physicality. If the changeup and control improve, he’s a frontline arm with strikeout upside.

75. Kyson Witherspoon (RHP, Bos) – Premium pitch traits, no pro debut yet.

76. Eduardo Tait (C, Min) – Young catcher with advanced feel for hitting and defensive polish; long runway but real upside.

77. Jaden Hamm (RHP, Det) – Mid-rotation upside with fastball/changeup combo.

78. Staryln Caba (SS, Mia) – Twitchy athlete with hit tool and defensive chops, trending up

79. Ethan Salas (C, SD) – Top 15 fantasy catcher ceiling despite injury setbacks and aggressive timeline

80. Cole Carrigg (OF, Col) – Versatile defender, plus speed, contact skills, sneaky power upside

81. Jhonny Level (SS, SF) – Twitchy athlete with plus speed, developing hit tool, CF defensive upside

82. Michael Arroyo (OF, Sea) – Patient hitter, growing power, versatile infielder; OBP anchor with pop.

83. Emmanuel Rodriguez (OF, Min) – OBP monster with plus power and speed; volatility baked in but fantasy ceiling remains high.

84. JR Ritchie (RHP, Atl) – No. 3 starter traits, close to MLB-ready.

85. Spencer Jones (OF, NYY) – 30/20 upside with elite EVs; contact issues cloud path to impact.

86. Chase DeLauter (OF, Cle) – Strong hit tool with leverage and OBP cushion. Injuries cloud the projection, but the everyday OF upside remains.

87. River Ryan (RHP, LAD) – Electric arm, but elbow injury and age (27) adds risk

88. Wehiwa Aloy (SS, Bal) – 2025 Golden Spikes winner with power, athleticism, and SEC pedigree. Could be a fantasy shortstop with pop.

89. Jacob Melton (OF, TB) – Plus speed/power blend, patient approach, everyday outfield upside.

90. Tink Hence (RHP, STL) – He’s athletic with a top-of-the-rotation arsenal. His problem has been staying on the field.

91. Welbyn Francisca (SS, Cle) – Bat speed and contact skills. BABIP correction and strength gains could unlock Top 15 2B ceiling.

92. Jonny Farmelo (OF, Sea) – Plus speed and bat speed; dynamic leadoff profile if healthy.

93. Tommy Troy (3B, Ari) – First-round pedigree, compact swing, OBP/power blend

94. Ricky Tiedemann (LHP, Tor) – Electric stuff, but post-TJ recovery and durability questions cloud the long-term outlook.

95. Marek Houston (SS, Min) – High-floor bat with zone control and defensive value.

96. Edward Florentino (OF, Pit) – 30-HR power and 35-SB speed. If the contact holds, he’s a fantasy monster.

97. Mike Sirota (OF, LAD) – Post-draft breakout, 20+ homer upside, knee injury tempers momentum

98. Xavier Isaac (1B, TB) – Middle-of-the-order bat with plus power and high walk rates; proximity adds value.

99. Cooper Ingle (C, Cle) – Advanced plate skills and 15+ HR pop. Undersized catcher with a shot to start by 2026.

100. Carlos Lagrange (RHP, NYY) – Electric stuff with reliever risk; cutter/fastball combo could dominate in short bursts.

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