Category: MLB Team Top Prospects

Philadelphia Phillies Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: D+

Dave Dombrowski is known for winning championships — but also leaving farm systems in a worse than he found them. The Phils could have fewer quality prospects than any system, and yet the quality of the top two pitchers could make us forget.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Andrew PainterSP19AA2023ATruly elite prospect. K/BB resembles Verlander.
Mick AbelSP20AA2024B+Strong K rates and poor control. Younger than competition.
Justin CrawfordOF18A-2025B1st round pick, poor debut.
Griff McGarryP23AAA2023C+Elite strikeout rates and terrible control. Moved to RP at AAA.
Kyle GlogoskiSP23A+2025CStrong K rates and success.
Carlos De La CruzOF22AA2023CPoor discipline but has some pop.
Michael PlassmeyerSP25MLB2022C-Went to Desmet and Mizzou. Sudden improvement after trade. Elite control.

Oakland Athletics Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: B

I don’t love this farm system, but it’s made strides this offseason as a result of trades. The number of premium prospects are lacking and the road back to competitiveness for the A’s will be long, but the depth does provide reason for hope.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Tyler Soderstrom1B/C20AAA2022A-Mediocre discipline, huge power.
Daniel SusacC21A-2024A-1st round pick with good debut.
Jordan Diaz2B/1B21MLB2022BBreakout year. Good contact, BA, and some pop.
Ken WaldichukSP24MLB2022BTerrific K rates, poor control. Solid in MLB.
Max MuncySS19A+2025BBrutal BA and K rate, but already showing 20/20.
Zack Gelof2B/3B22AAA2023BDecent pop and moving quickly.
Kyle MullerSP24MLB2022B-Fixed control at AAA, solid K rate.
Esteury RuizOF23MLB2022B-Reason to be skeptical os bat breakout, but truly elite speed. Jorge Mateo clone.
Freddy TarnokSP23MLB2022CSolid K rate, mediocre control.
Jeff CriswellSP23AAA2023CDecent K/BB but nothing great.
Joey EstesSP20A+2024CDecline with potential and still strong K/BB.
Hogan HarrisSP25AAA2023C-Great K rates and terrible control.
Lawrence ButlerOF21A+2024C-Solid HR/SB potential.
Denzel ClarkeOF22A+2024C-Rough time at A+, but has very good tools.
Brett Harris3B/2B24AA2023C-Breakout year. Decent pop and BA out of nowhere.
Kyle McCannC/1B24AAA2023C-Good power and poor discipline.
Junior PerezOF20A-2025C-Good tools and walk rate.

New York Yankees Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: B+

If you’re a baseball fan, hearing about the Yankees farm system is inescapable. To their credit, the system has been worthy of mention in recent years, even if the luster for a few of the current top prospects outshines reality.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Anthony VolpeSS21AAA2023ABA crash, but potentially super elite HR/SB. Already easy 30+ SB.
Jasson DominguezOF19AA2024A-Good power and speed, but nothing elite. Clearly overrated.
Oswald PerazaSS22MLB2022B+Easy 20/20, BA decline somewhat concerning.
Austin WellsC22AA2023B+Former 1st round pick. Clear 20/20 with good walk rate.
Andres Chaparro3B23AA2023BPotentially elite power, and started to show BA.
Clayton BeeterSP23AA2023BSuper elite K rates, control came on after trade.
Trey SweeneySS22AA2024C+Not a great season for a 1st round pick. Good pop and speed, but terrible BA.
Randy VasquezSP23AA2023C+Solid K rate but not dominant.
Yoendrys GomezSP22AA2024CStrong K/BB and good success in limited innings.
Estevan FlorialOF24MLB2022CRebound season. K rate still concerning but good speed and some pop.
Everson PereiraOF21AA2023CAbove average power and speed, but probably not a regular.
Sean BoyleSP25AAA2023C-Elite control. 5th SP potential.
Richard FittsSP22A+2025C-Elite K/BB, but struggled at A-.
Tyler Hardman3B23AA2024D+Solid power season.

New York Mets Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: B-

New York’s system is likely to drop off considerably next year after some pending graduations, but it’s strong with some potentially premium players at the top. The top two players also have clear paths to make big fantasy impacts in 2023 😉

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Francisco AlvarezC20MLB2022AElite power for age, much younger than competition. BA isn't great but too early to give up.
Brett Baty3B22MLB2022A-Good BA and pop but basically skipped AAA.
Kevin ParadaC21A-2025A-11th pick in draft, decent debut.
Mark Vientos3B/1B22MLB2022B+Another solid year. Good BA and power, plate discipline is so-so.
Alex RamirezOF19A+2024BBig outfield growing into tools. Power/speed potential.
Jett WilliamsSS18R2025B1st round pick with good debut.
Ronny MauricioSS21AA2023B20/20 with poor plate discipline. Fringy regular due to OBP.
Dominic HamelSP23A+2024B-Strong K rates, poor control. 3rd round pick.
Jose ButtoSP24MLB2022C-Solid K rate. Has major HR issues.
William Lugo3B/SS20A+2025C-Some pop but not great.
Calvin ZieglerSP19A-2025C-Elite K rate and horrible control.

Minnesota Twins Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: B

The Twins system is in a strong state, with several clear, solid contributors on the cusp. There are also complementary pieces who could help the team make an MLB run in the near future.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Royce LewisSS23MLB2022A-Excellent start before another knee injury. Risky projection.
Brooks LeeSS21AA2024A-8th pick in 2022, good debut
Emmanuel RodriguezOF19A-2025A-Elite walk rate and HR/SB
Simeon Woods RichardsonSP21MLB2022A-Great rebound, solid K/BB and success. Looks like No. 2 starter.
Edouard Julien2B23AA2023B+Major sleeper. 20/20 with suddenly good BA and walks.
Matt CanterinoSP24AA2023BElite strikeout rates, poor control for first time.
Yunior Severino2B/3B22AA2023C+Power breakout, fringy regular.
Matt WallnerOF24MLB2022C+Changed approach. Good power, huge walk rate, strikeouts are concerning.
Ronny HenriquezSP22MLB2022CNice K/BB, HR demolished him. RP move probably permanent.
Jair CamargoC22AA2023CSolid pop, poor discipline.
Brent HeadrickSP24AA2024CElite K/BB, struggled at AA
Cody LawerysonRP24AA2023CElite K/BB, role is unclear.
Jose SalasSS19A+2024C-Good speed, younger the competition, struggled at A+

Milwaukee Brewers Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: B+

It’s clear the Brewers value drafting and player development with a farm system that’s now as strong as it’s been in generations. The strength of the outfielders leading the system on top of Milwaukee’s MLB pitching could keep the franchise in playoff contention for years to come.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Sal FrelickOF22AAA2023A-1st round pick. Elite contact and BA, speed and some pop. Super safe Steven Kwan.
Jackson ChourioOF18AA2024A-Up and down year, but has clear 20/20 ability. Possibly elite power.
Joey WiemerOF23AAA2023B+BA and K rate is mediocre but clear 30/30 potential.
Garrett MitchellOF23MLB2022BDecent BA and speed but a fringy regular.
Tyler Black2B/OF21A+2024B1st round pick. Not very toolsy, but some speed and great BB/K.
Robert GasserSP23AAA2023BExcellent K/BB, struggled a bit at AAA.
Jeferson QueroC19A+2024BDecent BA and pop, younger than competition.
Brice TurangSS22AAA2023BVery good progress at AAA, enough BA to be a regular. Great SB success rate and developing pop.
Eric BrownSS21A-2025C+Elite speed
Carlos RodriguezSP20A+2024C+Solid season and K/BB.
Ethan SmallSP25MLB2022C-Solid K rates terrible control. Probably RP.
Brandon KnarrSP24AA2023C-Solid K/BB, back of the rotation prospect.
Justin JarvisSP22AA2024C-Breakout year but mediocre control.
Cam DevanneySS25AAA2023D+Old but had solid power breakout.
Tristen LutzOF23AA2024D+Former 1st round pick, repeated AA. Good power, K rate concerning.
Mario FelicianoC23MLB2022DHasn't hit since 2019.
Felix ValerioSS21AA2024DMediocre year after good 2021. Good speed and some pop.

Miami Marlins Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: D

Miami is in a poor state, both at the MLB level and down on the farm. Their top starting pitching prospects could be game changers, but what the organization really needs is more hitting. Is another transformative challenge trade like we saw when the former front office traded Zac Gallen for Jazz Chisholm in store?

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Eury PerezSP19AA2023AClear elite SP prospect. Excellent K/BB, success not quite elite.
Max MeyerSP23MLB2022A-Solid K/BB and GB rate. Probably out for 2023.
Jake EderSP22AA2023B+12.5 K/9, so-so control. Great year at AA.
Jacob Berry3B21A-2025B+6th pick in draft, debut wasn't great.
Dax FultonSP20AA2023B+2nd round pick, excellent K/BB so far.
Luis PalaciosSP21AA2023C+Truly elite control, 5th SP
Patrick MonteverdeSP24AA2023C+Solid 5th SP prospect, strong K/BB.
Jerar EncarnacionOF24MLB2022C-Breakout year after doing nothing in 2021. Legit pop.
Griffin ConineOF24AA2023C-Big power and awful strikeout rate/BA.
Paul McIntoshC24AA2023C-Okay discipline and some pop, not sure about defense.
MD JohnsonSP24A+2024C- Excelelnt control improvement and good K/BB
Xavier EdwardsSS22AAA2023C-Very lousy season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: B+

The Dodgers farm system remains in great shape, though it’s not quite as elite as we’ve seen in recent years. After a surprisingly quiet offseason, the immediate impacts of the players on this list could be greater that we’ve grown accustomed to at Chavez Ravine.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Miguel Vargas3B/OF22MLB2022A-High BA at every level, 20/20 potential, suddenly elite plate discipline. Worthy of immediate drafting.
Gavin StoneSP23AAA2023A-Incredible season, sub-2.00 ERA at three different levels with 12.4 K/9 and decent GB. Control isn't great but not bad.
Diego CartayaC20A+2024A-Strong power and OBP, BA fell sharply.
Nick NastriniSP22AA2024B+Huge strikeout rates, control is still shaky.
Jose RamosOF21A+2024BBig power but high strikeout rate.
Bobby MillerSP23AAA2023BVery good K rates, some struggles at AA.
Ryan PepiotSP24MLB2022BStrong K rates and success, mediocre control.
Michael Busch2B24AAA2023BSolid power and draws walks, K rate isn't great.
Andy PagesOF21AA2024BStill big power relative to age but BA has been poor.
Jonny DeLucaOF23AA2023BUnderrated prospect with clear 20/20 ability and solid contact.
James OutmanOF25MLB2022CBreakout power season, mediocre K rate.
Ryan WardOF24AA2023C-Proven power but not much else.

Los Angeles Angels Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: D+

I really like the top of the Angels farm system, but they’re obviously lacking depth. That’s been a long trend for an organization that’s grown a reputation for skimping at the margins.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Logan O'HoppeC22MLB2022A-Likely to be starter, but might need AAA seasoning. Breakout year, solid power and walks.
Zach NetoSS21AA2023A-13th pick, already pushed to AA and performed well.
Chase SilsethSP22MLB2022A-Terrific K/BB, struggled in MLB.
Edgar QueroC19A-2024B+Showing elite bat so far.
Ky BushSP22AA2023B-2nd round pick, decent control.
Robinson PinaSP23AAA2023B-Great K/9, terrible in brief AAA time.
Ryan CosteiuSP21A+2024C+Solid control.
Livan SotoSS22MLB2022C-Good walk rate, pushed from AA.

Kansas City Royals Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: D

The Royals had some very significant prospect graduations last year, leaving the farm system in a not-great state. They will need the 2022 draft class to pan out, led by the top prospect in the system.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Gavin CrossOF21A-2024A-9th overall pick, very good debut. 5 cat
Tyler GentryOF23AA2023B+Breakout year. Elite BA and solid pop.
Noah CameronSP22A+2024B+Elite K/BB, becoming a pitcher to watch.
Diego HernandezOF21AA2024BGood speed and BA.
Angel ZerpaSP22MLB2022C+Solid K/BB, had some injury issues.
Beck WaySP22A+2024C+Solid K rate and success, acquired from NYY.
Alec MarshSP24AAA2023CHorrendous at AA, but solid strikeout numbers. RP pending.
Drew WatersOF23MLB2022CPlayed better after trade, but small sample size. Tools but risky.
Nick LoftinOF/3B23AAA2023C1st round pick, has some pop and speed but mediocre year.
Nate EatonOF/3B25MLB2022C-Some pop and speed. Potential off the bench.
Peyton Wilson2B/OF22A+2024C-Some pop and speed, former 2nd round pick.
Luca TreshC22AA2023C-Solid pop and OBP.
Maikel GarciaSS22MLB2022C-Very good speed, and some BA potential.
Tucker BradleyOF24AA2023D+Solid BA, probably not enough power or speed.