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Fantasy baseball is a labor of love.

That’s how I’ve always treated it since I started playing in the late 1990’s as a teenager. While scoring systems, league types, and hosting sites have changed since the early days, the game that I fell in love with is basically the same.

For the past 20+ years, I’ve released preseason fantasy baseball guides in one form or another — PDFs, magazines, websites. Over the last few years I’ve continued my process of studying each MLB player for the upcoming season in spite of the demand for newsstand publications going away.

This website is launching with my raw notes for all fantasy-relevant players and 30 farm systems. As you’ll probably notice, these notes are raw because they were more like “self notes” for my future rankings/projections, and I didn’t think that I would ever be publishing them. Though, as the time ticked toward Spring Training, I thought “why not?”

As time permits, I’ll also be posting weekly analysis on the site similar to what I’ve written in recent years for Fantasy Index and Rotoworld/NBC Sports Edge.

So enjoy the rankings, lists, and analysis. I hope you’ll find it helpful as a fantasy baseball player or baseball fan.

Washington Nationals Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: C-

The Nats are in a rebuild with a very long way to go, and the mediocre state of the farm system is a big reason. The did get a boost from the big package they received in the Juan Soto deal from the Padres.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
James WoodOF19A-2024A-5 tool player with great production.
Cade CavalliSP23MLB2022BStrong K rates, shaky control.
Robert HassellOF20AA2024BReally struggled after rade, but has good HR/SB upside.
Cole HenrySP22AAA2023BStrong K/BB, missed time.
Elijah GreenOF18R2025B5th pick in draft, good debut.
Jarlin SusanaSP18A-2025BDominant and great K rate.
Israel PinedaC22MLB2022CDecent pop, breakout season.
Jeremy De La RosaOF20A+2025CGood speed and power, struggled on promotion.
Thad WardSP25AA2023CPoor control but good K rates.
Jeter DownsSS23MLB2022D20/20 ability but can't survive with BA.

Toronto Blue Jays Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: C-

You can’t blame the jays for having a middling system at the moment after a few significant trades over the last few years, but there remains several prospects who can really help.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Ricky TiedemannSP19AA2023A-Elite K/BB and success. 3rd round from 2021.
Orelvis MartinezSS/3B20AA2023B+Elite power but BA is a huge problem.
Addison Barger3B/SS22AAA2023B+Breakout year, great BA and HR.
Yosver ZuluetaSP24AAA2023BExcellent K rate, struggled after promotions.
Rainer Nunez1B21A+2024BGood BA and power.
Dahian SantosSP19A+2025BElite strikeouts.
Dasan BrownOF20A+2024B-Good BA and speed.
Davis Schneider3B/OF23AAA2023CSome power and speed.
Gabriel MartinezOF19A+2024CGood BA and power.
Spencer Horwitz1B24AAA2023C-Good OBP skills, struggled at AAA.
Otto Lopez2B/SS/OF23MLB2022C-Decent BA and some speed. Clear UT.

Texas Rangers Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: A-

It’s been a while since the Rangers farm system was well-stocked, but things are finally coming together. The headliners are former Vandy aces Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, but there are quality players throughout the system.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Josh Jung3B24MLB2022A-Elite power, BA concerning after discipline issues.
Kumar RockerSP22A-2024A-Power pitcher
Cole RagansSP24MLB2022A-Solid across the board.
Evan CarterOF19AA2024BPushed quickly. Advanced approach. Great discipline, good BA, good speed, some pop.
Aaron ZavalaOF22AA2023BGreat discipline with all five pools. Haniger.
Jack LeiterSP22AA2023BTerribly disappointing so far, but still good K rate.
Justin Foscue2B23AA2023BGood pop, great contact. 1st round pick.
Jose AcunaSS20AA2023BPushed quickly. Elite speed but struggled at AA. Ronald's brother.
Owen WhiteSP22AA2023BVery solid K/BB.
Thomas Saggese2B/3B20AA2024BBreakout season, good across the board.
Mason EnglertSP22AA2024BExcellent command.
Alejandro OsunaOF19A+2024BGreats peed and good discipline and BA.
Jonathan OrnelasSS22AA2023B-5 tool breakout. Nothing elite.
Cole WinnSP22AAA2023CTerrible year, control issues.
Dustin HarrisOF22AA2024CGood pop and speed. Probably defensive issues.

Tampa Bay Rays Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: A

No organization does it better. More premium players. More depth. What more can you say?

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Taj BradleySP21AAA2023A-Elite command. Should have immediate success.
Kyle Manzardo1B21AA2023A-Elite BA, power and discipline. Pasquantino clone.
Mason MontgomerySP22AA2023A-Elite K/BB and success.
Carson WilliamsSS19A-2025A-Elite power and speed already. Strikeouts are concerning.
Jonathan Aranada3B/2B/1B24MLB2022BClear MLB bat with poor defense.
Curtis Mead3B/2B21AAA2023BSolid BA and some pop.
Osleivis Basabe3B/SS/2B21AA2023BElite BA and discipline with some speed.
Kameron MisnerOF24AA2023B-Some pop and good speed and walk rate. Regular if he can play CF.
Mason AuerOF21A+2025B-High BA, elite speed, and some pop.
Ronny Simon2B/3B22AA2024B-Big power and speed, OBP skills a problem.
Cole WilcoxSP22A-2024B-Elite control. Has had some injuries.
Heiberto HernandezOF22A+2024B-Big power.
Shane SasakiOF22A-2024B-Elite speed and BA.
Junior CamineroOF18A-2025B-Good speed, power, and BA.
Rene PintoC25MLB2022C-Solid pop.
Brett Wisely3B/SS/1B23AAA2023C-Some pop and good speed.

St. Louis Cardinals Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: B

The Cardinals graduated some good hitters last year, but the best is yet to come. The system is lacking depth at the moment, but has some potentially great position players along with a couple pitchers.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Jordan Walker3B/OF20AA2023AClear 20/20 potential with high BA. Elite relative to age.
Masyn WinnSS20AA2023A-Elite speed and some pop. BA propped up by A+. Jorge Mateo at worst.
Tink HenceSP19A-2025A-Absurd numbers at A-
Alec BurlesonOF23MLB2022BSolid pop and contact.
Moises GomezOF23AAA2023BElite power breakout. Strikeouts are big problem.
Gordon GraceffoSP22AA2024B-Elite control, K rate down at AA
Inohan PaniaguaSP22A+2024C+Solid K/BB.
Matthew LiberatoreSP22MLB2022CMediocre year but K/BB was okay. 5th SP.
Ivan HerreraC22MLB2022C-Good walk rate, offense is limited.
Matt KoperniakOF24AAA2023C-Good BA and some pop.
Michael McGreevySP21AA2023C-Great control but lousy K rate. 5th SP at best.

Seattle Mariners Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: B

Kudos to GM Jerry Dipoto and company for building a strong system and stands among the best in baseball even after moving a huge haul to Cincinnati for Luis Castillo.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Harry FordC19A-2025A-1st round pick, decent pop and excellent walk rate.
Gabriel GonzalezOF18A-2025B+Excellent BA and some pop.
Cole YoungSS18A-2025B+1st round pick with great debut.
Bryce MillerSP23AA2023BStrong K rates and success.
Robert Perez1B22A+2024BGood BA and excellent power. Ks are concernign.
Axel SanchezSS19A+2025BSolid power and speed.
Tyler Locklear3B21A-2024BGood pop in debut, 2nd round pick.
Prelander BerroaSP22AA2023BElite strikeout rates and control issues. Maybe RP.
Emerson HancockSP23AA2023C+1st round pick, not dominant in b2b seasons. Backend SP.
Taylor DollardSP23AA2023C+Elite control, K rate dropped at AA.
Cade MarloweOF25AAA2023C+20/20 potential, older than competition.
Jonatan ClaseOF20A-2025C+Elite speed and some pop.
Bryan WooSP22A+2024C+Excellent strikeout numbers.
Adam MackoSP21A+2024CHuge strikeout rates and poor control.
Joe Rizzo3B/1B24AA2023C-Decent pop, repeated AA.
Zach DeLoachOF23AA2023C-Some pop and good walk rate.
Spencer PackardOF24A+2024C-Good pop and discipline. Older than competition.

San Francisco Giants Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: B

What Farhan Zaidi has done in rebuilding the Giants system in a very short time is nothing short of remarkable. There are so many players in this system I really like that it was hard to cut down the list, though the team doesn’t yet have the number of premium prospects as a few other organizations.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Kyle HarrisonSP20AA2023A-Elite K rate, control a bit of a concern but younger the competition.
Landen RouppSP23AA2022B+Elite K/BB and success. Somewhat old.
Marco LucianoSS20A+2024BDecent pop, far from elite.
Will BednarSP22A-2024BInjury plagued season, poor control.
Casey Schmitt3B23AAA2023BSolid BA and power. Needs more upper level experience.
Vaun BrownOF24AA2024BInsane numbers but older than all competition. One of the most intersting prospects in milb.
Luis MatosOF20A+2025B-Awful season but younger the competition.
Mason BlackSP22A+2024B-Strong K/BB and success.
Blake SabolC24AAA2023B-Solid BA and power, helped by move to catcher.
Keaton WinnSP24AA2023C+Strong K/BB at three levels.
Grant McCrayOF21A+2024C+Showing elite HR/SB potential.
Sean HjelleSP25MLB2022C-Mediocre K/BB at AAA, better at other levels.
Wil JensenSP24AA2023C-Solid K/BB, struggled at AA.
Tyler FitzgeraldSS24AA2023C-20/20 with terrible BA and discipline.
Jairo PomaresOF21A+2024C-Decent pop, poor discipline.
Kai-Wei TengSP23AA2023C-Huge strikeouts and no control. Probably an RP.
Sean Roby3B23AA2024D+Elite power and horrendous K rate/BA.

San Diego Padres Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: F

GM A.J. Preller has never met a prospect he wasn’t willing to trade. What we’re left with following the Juan Soto deal is a farm system in shambles, and yet trust that the Padres will be able to rebuild the system again, as usual.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Jackson MerrillSS19A-2025A-1st round pick with 5 tool potential.
Eguy Rosario2B/3B/SS22MLB2022BHuge benefit from El Paso, but could be 15/25 player with okay BA.
Dylan LeskoSP1920251st round pick hasn't made an appearance.
Luis CampusanoC23MLB2022BAnother good year. Curious he hasn't received a chance.
Joshua MearsOF21AA2023B-Good power, horrible discipline.
Jay GroomeSP23AAA2023CSolid success, K/BB mediocre.
Korry HowellOF22AA2023C-Tools and good HR/SB upside.
Garrett HawkinsSP22A+2025D+Great K/BB but terrible at A+ promo.

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: B-

As most expected when GM Ben Cherington was hired, the Pirates farm system is coming around. Does it have enough firepower to make the Pirates a contender in the next few years? Iffy.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Endy RodriguezC/2B22AAA2023A-Elite BA and excellent pop. Elite prospect.
Henry DavisC22AA2024B+1st pick in 2021. Mediocre year but decent pop and OBP.
Quinn PriesterSP21AAA2023B+Solid K/BB and above average GB.
Luis OrtizSP23MLB2022BPeripherals and stuff exceed results. Very good K/BB.
Termarr Johnson2B18A-2025B4th pick, decent debut.
Matt GorskiOF24AAA2023BBreakout year. Clear 20/20 and starting to show BA.
Ji Hwan Bae2B22MLB2022BSolid BA and SB
Nick Gonzales2B23AA2023BDisappointing year but still has good OBP skills.
Malcom Nunez3B/1B21AAA2023B-Good pop and younger than competition.
Mike BurrowsSP22AAA2023C+Solid K/BB, struggled at AAA.
Dariel Lopez3B/SS20A+2024C+Good pop and BA.
Jared JonesSP20A+2024CStrong K rates.
Jared Triolo3B/2B24AA2023CSolid BA, walk rate, and speed.
Mason Martin1B23AAA2023DBig power and horrendous BA and contact.