The Top 15 Prospect Series: The AL West
We finally get to the AL West! It took a bit longer than I wanted it to, but we're here now! 75 AL-West prospects, 5 franchises, one article. Let's go!
The Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners were always going to top this list. Their pitching development in combination with the hitting prospects they have makes them one of the best farms in baseball already. Plenty of big names, and a lot of talent to look forward to in 2025. Their Top 5 could arguably be the best in baseball.
1. Michael Arroyo: 20, 2B/SS (A/A+)
Arroyo’s numbers never really stood out, but his 2024 announced him to the world. He played 120 games to a .285/.400/.509 slash line, hit 23 home runs, and stole 18 bases. He added muscle and weight, definitely weighing more than the 160 pounds that’s listed. He’s a solid defender that might move over to third as he matures. He drives the ball to all fields and has a solid approach, with a BB/K rate of 0.54, 23% K,% and 12.3% BB%. I do expect the running game to eventually slow down. He generates a ton of power despite his short frame, and could remain a 20-30 HR guy for the future. He will look to confirm the praise he gets in 2025, but we’re looking at a potentially unique profile here.
2. Lazaro Montes: 20, OF (A/A+)
Montes played 110 games to a .288/.397/.484 slash line, hit 21 home runs, and stole five bases. Despite his age, Montes’ discipline is advanced, as shown by his 14.4% BB%. He makes contact consistently and extremely hard, even registering exit velocities over 110 MPH! However, his K% spiked from 19% to 29% once he made a move to High-A, his Contact% dropped under 70% to 66.7%, and his SwStr% increased to 16%. Worrying signs for a true power hitter. The Yordan Alvarez comparisons are being made for a reason: similar power, but just as similar range and defensive ability. Overall, Montes has sky-high potential and he improved a lot in the last month at A+.
3. Colt Emerson: 19, SS (A/A+)
Emerson is one of the most highly regarded prospects in baseball. He played 70 games to a .263/.393/.373 slash line, hit four home runs, and stole 15 bases. He’s a good defender at short with a solid arm. What makes him special is his plate discipline - Emerson’s approach is extremely advanced, shown by his 14.9% BB% and 17.9% K%. However, there are some signs that are worrying - despite being labeled as having plus power, we haven’t seen any of it. His hit tool is fantastic; he rarely swings and misses (6.4% SwStr%), but I feel like there’s a chance he will walk a similar trajectory to other Mariners’ golden boy, Cole Young. He’s still incredibly young and has a lot of time to physically develop, but the power needs to show up eventually.
4. Cole Young: 21, 2B/SS (AA)
Cole Young played 124 games to a .271/.369/.390 slash line, hit nine home runs, and stole 23 bases. His contact and bat-to-ball skills are fantastic, as shown by his 83.1% Contact%, 7.5% SwStr%, and 15.8% K%. His pitch recognition is fantastic, and he controls the strike zone well. His defensive home remains in question - he split time between shortstop and second base, although most believe his hands, instincts, and range are enough to keep him at short. His power numbers have regressed a little compared to what was initially expected after a strong 2023 campaign, but overall, Young remains a fantastic prospect that, arguably undeservedly, lost some of his stock. People tend to forget he was 20 for most of the season. He’s likely to feature at the MLB level in 2025.
5. Felnin Celesten: 19, SS (CPX))
Celesten only played 32 games but did really well in this stretch. He played 32 games to a .352/.431/.568 slash line, hit three home runs, and stole five bases. Celesten is an incredible athlete, labeled as ‘one of the organization’s fastest’ prospects, shows impressive range and defensive ability at shortstop, and pairs this with a plus arm. His swing is smooth and quick from both sides of the plate. However, his tendency to hit balls on the ground (64% GB%) will be something that could affect his power numbers drastically in the future. Celesten missed the second half because of an injury and suffered a hamstring tear the year prior. It's not a promising sign for a fast-twitch athlete like him. He’s likely to be fully healthy to start the 2025 season.
6. Harry Ford: 21, C (AA)
Ford spent the entire season at Double-A and played 116 games to a .249/.377/.367 slash line, hit seven home runs, and stole 35 bases. Ford’s power output has decreased substantially compared to his previous two seasons, and it’s slightly worrying. His approach is advanced, although we did see a 4% dip in BB% and 3% increase in K% compared to his 2023 campaign at AA. His defensive skills are steadily improving, and he has the potential to be a plus defender in time. He has thrown out 23% of attempted base stealers in 2024, a 6% decrease compared to 2024. Overall, 2024 was a bit of a down year for Ford, but he remains an incredibly unique profile at catcher. He will be 22 for most of the 2025 season and has plenty of time to develop.
7. Jonny Farmelo: 20, OF (A)
Farmelo played 46 games to a .264/.398/.421 slash line, hit four home runs, and stole 18 bases. Farmelo’s speed, defensive abilities, and power potential make him one of the more interesting prospects in the organization. His discipline is advanced,as shown by his 16.3% BB% and 36.3% Swing%. His swing could be labeled as a little weird, to say the least, and scouts question whether or not it will be an issue as he progresses throughout the minors. His 6’2”, 205-pound frame is very projectable, and some believe he could grow into 20 HR power. Unfortunately, he injured his knee and underwent surgery - we won’t see him back on the field before the summer of 2025.
8. Ryan Sloan: 18, SP (DRAFT)
Sloan was the Mariners’ second-round pick and was quickly labeled as one of the best picks in the draft. He already deals in the mid-90s with his fastball and combines this with a good mid-80s changeup that’s truly advanced for a pitcher his age and a low-80s slider that has a solid sweep to it. At 6’5”, 220 pounds, Sloan has the potential to add even a little more velocity, according to some scouts. His delivery is smooth and repeatable. His fastball has, once again, according to reports, the ability to behave like a cutter or sinker as well. Sloan is an incredibly interesting prospect and combined with the Mariners’ knack for developing good pitchers, Sloan’s first season will be one to follow very closely.
9. Tai Peete: 19, SS (A)
Peete played 115 games to a .269/.343/.408 slash line, hit seven home runs, and stole 45 bases. He’s probably the most athletic prospect in the system - he’s a plus-plus runner, has a very strong arm, and has already shown some fantastic power. His K% has surpassed the 30% mark, which is concerning, but he has considerably improved his contact% and SwStr%, which are good indicators for the future. It’s likely we will see more of his power on display once he makes contact more consistently, and his overall skill set could make him a top 5 prospect in the system - if he has a good 2025 campaign.
10. Ashton Izzi: 21, SP (A)
Izzi pitched 110 innings to a 2.85 ERA, 19.7% K%, 12.2% BB%, 1.39 WHIP and kept opponents to a .227 BAA. He throws a mid-90s fastball and mid-80s slider and has been developing a changeup, although it still needs work. He gets plenty of ground balls (44% GB%), which helps him limit damage. He has improved the consistency in his delivery and, overall, made a big step forward in 2024. He’s very raw and likely needs another pitch to stick as a starter, but the Mariners know how to develop a pitcher, and Izzi is in good hands.
11. Michael Morales: 22, SP (A+/AA)
He’s not quite Spider-Man, but Morales put together a great 2024 season. He pitched 149 innings to a 3.02 ERA, 24.1% K%, 6.2% BB%, 1.17 WHIP and kept opponents to a .239 BAA. Morales’ fastball isn’t all that special in terms of shape and velocity, but he combines it with a good gyro slider, curveball, changeup, and sweeper. A deep arsenal and Morales locates them all consistently for strikes. His numbers weren’t as great at Double-A, shown by 3.88 ERA and 4.19 FIP. He’s a command-first pitcher that could raise his ceiling if he finds a few extra ticks on his fastball.
12. Logan Evans: 23, SP (AA)
Evans pitched 107 innings to a 3.20 ERA, 21.9% K%, 9.4% BB%, 1.18 WHIP and kept opponents to a .212 BAA. He throws a 93-95 MPH fastball, a mid-80’s slider that’s probably his best pitch, a cutter, changeup, and sweeper. His walk rate has creeped up towards that 10% mark, something he will have to monitor in the future. Evans has added more pitches to his arsenal as the years went on and remains an incredibly interesting prospect. He did come out of the pen 10 times at AA (32 games, 22 starts) so it is possible we get introduced to Evans as a reliever instead of a starter - which makes sense given the strength of their starting rotation.
13. Jurrangelo Cijntje: 21, SP (DRAFT)
Clijntje is a true switch pitcher. He was the Mariners’ first-round pick, and there’s obviously a TON of developmental questions surrounding him. He throws a mid-90s fastball, mid-80s slider, and a solid changeup from the right side, but loses a few ticks on his fastball from the left, and his slider becomes more a sweeper than a slider. The Mariners have said that they will allow him to throw from both sides for now, although most believe he will find most success once he goes full-time righty. He’s athletic and is, obviously, extremely talented at repeating his delivery from both sides. His first season will tell us more about his potential ceiling.
14. Ben Williamson: 24, 3B (A+/AA)
Williamson played 124 games to a .283/.375/.394 slash line, hit four home runs, and stole 19 bases. Williamson is a true, defensive-minded prospect at third base, with some grading his defense as high as 70 grade. He pairs this with a strong arm and above-average contact skills. Unfortunately, Williamson doesn’t seem to possess true, run-producing power you’d hope to get from your third baseman, which is a huge knock on his profile. His power could play up in the future, but his flat swing, focused on making contact consistently, doesn’t help him drive balls over the fence. He will be 24 for the entirety of the 2025 season, and he will remain a fun prospect to follow.
15. Brandyn Garcia: 24, SP (A+/AA)
Brandyn Garcia is one of the more under-the-radar pitchers in the system. He pitched 116 innings to a 2.25 ERA, 27% K%, 9.5% BB%, 1.22 WHIP and kept opponents to a .218 BAA. He throws a mid-90s two-seamer from a near-sidearm slot and pairs this with a fantastic sweeper/slider combination. He also throws a cutter consistently, which grades out above-average. His Double-A stint - 47 IP and 2.83 ERA further indicates the successful transition to being a starter. He started his career as a reliever, but the experiment as a starter has been more successful than anyone could have expected. His BB% will remain something he has to keep in check, and he ideally adds a curveball to add more vertical movement to his arsenal.
The Sacramento A’s
The A’s dont’t only have a very promising young core at the MLB level. They have plenty of talent in their farm system that could really propell them to contenders for the division in a year or two. Nick Kurtz, Colby Thomas and Max Muncy are all impact bats that could make the jump to the majors sooner rather than later. This, in combination with an owner that wants to spend since they left Oakland, makes for exciting times.
1. Nick Kurtz: 21, 1B (A/AA)
Kurtz was the 4th overall pick in the 2024 draft, and he played a total of 12 games to a .368/.520/.763 slash line, hit four home runs, and stole a base. Obviously, we’re talking about a 12-game sample size here. His BB/K of 1.20 is once again encouraging but not super-valuable. His 6’5”, 240-pounds frame is the true frame of a first baseman with extreme raw power. He was already labeled as one of the best potential hitters from the draft, and he’s delivered on this promise (so far). You could argue he shouldn’t be number one because of the small sample size, but it’s an incredibly impressive debut that you can’t look past. 2025 will tell us more about how sustainable these numbers are.
2. Colby Thomas: 23, OF (AA/AAA)
Thomas put together a fantastic season. He played 132 games to a .277/.342/.563 slash line, hit 31 home runs, stole 15 bases, drove in 92 runners, AND hit 44 doubles and 5 triples, bringing his total extra-base hits for the season up to 80(!). Thomas is disciplined but still tends to be over-aggressive on pitches inside the strike zone. His Z-Contact% of 80.6% is good, and he generates a ton of power to the pull side. He’s a solid fielder with a strong arm but is likely to end up in a corner outfield spot. Ideally, Thomas works on his pitch recognition to take more walks (7.7%) before making the step up to the MLB.
3. Max Muncy: 22, SS (AAA)
Max Muncy played 50 games to a .277/.374/.491 slash line, hit eight home runs, and stole 4 bases. He missed quite a bit of time with injuries and finished the season on the IL. However, what we saw in the 50-game period was great. He’s disciplined, makes contact in the zone at an 83% clip, and has good bat-to-ball skills. He does pair this with some sneaky power and a 40% Hard-Hit%. He also has a solid arm and has considerably improved defensively, so it’s likely he sticks at shortstop. He’s another player that looks close to MLB-ready in the stacked top half of the Athletics system.
4. Henry Bolte: 21, OF (A+/AA)
Bolte played 123 games to a .267/.368/.466 slash line, hit 15 home runs and stole 46 bases. He also hit 32 doubles and eight triples! Bolte is a potential power-speed blend, with some questions surrounding his hit tool. His power is great, his speed is fantastic, and he will continue to play, which further helps him being a plus defender, but the hit tool? Tough to rank. His K% averaged out at 34.7% this season, and paired with an 11.2% BB%, there are obviously going to be some questions. He initially decreased his K% compared to 2023, but saw it shoot up to 39% at Double-A, which remains cause for concern. Overall, Bolte has a fair bit of risk but has a ton of very exciting raw tools.
5. Luis Morales: 22, SP (A+)
Morales pitched 81 innings to a 4.22 ERA, 24.9% K%, 10.7% BB%, 1.32 WHIP and kept opponents to a .237 BAA. Overall, it’s quite the step down for Morales after a very encouraging 2023. His fastball sits in the mid-90s but touches 99 and he pairs it with a slider and changeup, both of which still require some refinement. He missed the start of the season due to shoulder soreness, which could have affected his off-season work as well. His BB% increased, and his WHIP increased - a result of both increased BAA and BB%. overall, Morales needs a strong 2025 showing. The injury struggles might have affected him more than we know. People within the Athletics organization are extremely high on him.
6. Gunnar Hoglund: 25, SP (AA/AAA)
Hoglund pitched 130 innings to a 3.44 ERA, 22.7% K%, 7% BB%, 1.07 WHIP and kept opponents to a .215 BAA. Overall, these are extremely promising signs. He lost some zip on his fastball after his TJ surgery, and he struggled badly in 2023. His average fastball still sits around 92, but he has flashed a sinker that averaged 94 MPH, although this might just be wrongly tagged fastballs. He combines this with a hard slider, curveball, and changeup. What’s worrying is the overall lack of whiffs he gets, with no pitch returning a whiff% over 15%. That’s not a promising sign for a jump to the MLB. Overall, Hoglund's severe drop in velocity has brought down his potential ceiling by quite a bit.
7. Tommy White: 21, 3B (DRAFT/A)
White was drafted in the second round by the Athletics in the 2024 draft. He profiles as a true power hitter at the hot corner. He played 25 games after the draft to a .224/.303/.299 slash line and hit two home runs. What hurts his power output is likely his tendency to chase pitches - he still makes contact, thus avoiding striking out, but the quality of contact is severely impacted. His 7.7% BB% further supports this theory, which builds on scouting reports from the draft. He’s considered erratic at third, and most believe he will eventually end up at first or DH in his professional career, but the A’s are giving him the chance to play at third for now. Overall, his power-focused profile is extremely interesting, but there are a few red flags that he will need to work on first.
8. Nate Nankill: 22, OF (A/A+)
Nankill played 111 games to a .303/.404/.458 slash line, hit 11 home runs, and stole three bases. A very impressive first season for a seventh-rounder in the 2023 draft. He’s a contact-over-power profile hitter for now, although his .174 ISO at Single-A shows us there’s some underlying power. His approach is solid with a 10.9% BB% and 18.7% K%, although the BB% took a sub-7% dive at High-A. His swStr% below 8% further indicates his plus contact attributes. He’s not the fastest runner, but has enough range and arm strength to stay in right field. If his power starts playing up like it did early on in the season, he could be one of the more underrated prospects in the system.
9. Mason Barnett: 24, SP (AA)
Barnett was part of the Erceg trade and has done extremely well since the move. He pitched 41 innings to a 2.61 ERA, 31.1% K%, 7.8% BB%, 1.09 WHIP and kept opponents to a .211 BAA. These have all considerably improved compared to his Royals numbers (91 IP - 4.61 ERA). His fastball sits in the mid-90s and pairs it with a curveball, changeup, and developing slider. If Barnett can build on that final stint with the Athletics, he could be a valuable addition to their rotation if they need him. Scouts believe he’s got the stuff to do so, and Triple-A pitch data will tell us more.
10. Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang: 24, SP (A+/AA)
Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang’s story is remarkable. He pitched in 2022, got injured, lost 22 months of developmental time with a nagging shoulder injury and came back in 2024, basically forgotten about. Well, he pitched 86 innings to a 2.09 ERA, 25.2% K%, 3.6% BB%, 0.88 WHIP, and kept opponents to a .201 BAA. His fastball sits in the 92-95 range and tops out at 96, but like most pitchers from Asia, Zhuang throws a nasty splitter. He pairs this with a developing sweeper, cutter, and very loopy curveball - with the cutter and sweeper being two pitches that could potentially be a plus. The curveball doesn’t look great. His command is spot-on, and his comeback alone is something to stand up and applaud him for. He did, once again, hit the IL towards the end of the season with an undisclosed injury, which is some cause for concern, but the profile is interesting.
11. Denzel Clarke: 24, OF (AA)
Clarke played 116 games to a .269/.339/.445 slash line, hit 13 home runs and stole 36 bases. The season is a story of both positives and negatives. On the plus side, Clarke remained healthy, showed flashes of potential elite defense, and was able to truly show off his elite speed. However, his BB% decreased from 13% to 8.2%, his K% increased by 0.2% and his OBP therefore dropped from .381 to .339. He also hit one home run more compared to 2023 despite playing nearly double the games. It’s tough to truly get a grasp on where he’s going next. These aren’t the developments you want to see from a guy who spent two years at the same level. His tools are all extremely interesting, but whether or not he’s going to be able to use all of them depends on his bat. However, his floor is relatively high because of his defensive skill set.
12. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer: 21, SS (DRAFT/A/A+/AAA)
Grauer played 28 games to a .324/.421/.343 slash line and stole five bases. The third-round pick has impressed early on with his impressive contact skills - his 9.% BB% and 7.1% K% further support this. The underlying metrics are even better - 4.6% SwStr%, 90.3% Contact%, and most impressive of all: A Z-Contact% of 100%. In 4 games at AAA, Grauer hasn’t whiffed at a single pitch inside the zone. Combined with his solid fielding ability and speed, Grauer’s profile could become even more interesting as he gets more playing time. It’s unlikely we will ever see him hit for power, but a contact-speed blend with good defense will always be useful.
13. Rodney Green: 21, OF (DRAFT/A)
Green played 24 games to a .289/.368/.464 slash line, hit three home runs, and stole nine bases. The fourth-rounder of the 2024 draft did better than initially expected - Green’s hitting mechanics posed a lot of questions and worried scouts for a potential lack of contact, something he has proved he can do, for now at least. He’s a plus runner and defender and has average arm strength which could see him stay at center field in the future. His 11.4% BB% and 26.3% K% are once again better than most expected. With some help from the Athletics, Green’s ceiling could be a lot higher than initially expected, as the power, speed, and defense will always be present in his profile. 2025 will tell us just how high his potential ceiling is.
14. Gage Jump: 21, SP (DRAFT)
Jump was the 73rd overall pick in the 2024 draft and is an interesting prospect. He throws a low-to-mid-90 fastball, a downer, a mid-70s curveball, a low-80s, sweepy slider, and has been working on a changeup. Jump’s fastball has a lot of IVB, although this is ‘expected’ because of his high arm slot, and the true value of that pitch is still in question. He already underwent TJ surgery, and his 6’0”, 200-pound frame isn’t the most projectable. It will be interesting to see how he does in his first full season, as there are some questions surrounding Jump’s potential ceiling.
15. Daniel Susac: 23, C (AA)
Susac played 88 games to a .257/.300/.434 slash line, hit 12 home runs, and stole seven bases. A lot of young catchers are getting praise for their bat, but Susac is a defense-first catcher. His framing and game-calling have improved consistently, and he was thrown out over 35% of attempted base stealers in 2024. His hitting profile still requires some work - Susac’s 4.5% BB% and 25.9% K% are unlikely to translate well to the MLB level and is reminiscent of Rockies prospect Drew Romo. His in-zone contact skills are good enough, but his tendency to chase hurts his potential power output as well. For what it’s worth - Susac played six games in the AFL which resulted in two home runs and a 1.086 OPS. There’s a chance we see him feature at the MLB level in 2025.
The Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers don’t only have a stacked MLB roster, they also have an incredibly talented farm, which arguably contains the best set of pitching prospects in all of baseball. Their development of young players will really be tested with the amount of talent they have, and their future, especially pitching-wise, looks bright.
1. Sebastian Walcott: 18, SS/3B (A+/AA)
No surprise here. Walcott played 121 games to a .265/.344/.452 slash line, hit 11 home runs, and stole 27 bases. Compared to his 2023 campaign, Walcott has improved his K% by nearly 5% while maintaining a BB% over 10%. The SLG% and ISO took a small hit, but it could turn out to be a fair trade-off. His approach has improved drastically, and his power potential is off the charts. He’s a plus runner with smooth hands and could eventually settle in at third base. He’s incredibly well-rounded for his age, and there’s a reason why he’s mentioned in top-prospect conversations.
2. Alejandro Osuna: 21, OF (A+/AA)
Osuna’s 2024 truly was his breakout year. He played 102 games to a .292/.362/.507 slash line, hit 18 home runs and stole 17 bases. Osuna clearly made some changes in his approach: His BB% went from 15.1% to 7.8% and his K% from 22% to 23.5%, but it yielded results. His ISO nearly doubled, his SLG% went from .385 to .507, and he was putting more balls in play. His GB% went from 50% to 37% and overall, Osuna took a huge leap forward. He’s a solid defender with a fringy arm, and he could eventually end up in a corner outfield spot. Overall, Osuna’s changes clearly had a positive effect, and his 2025 is something to look forward to.
3. Alejandro Rosario: 23, SP (A/A+)
Rosario’s first full season was great. He pitched 88 innings to a 2.24 ERA, 26.9% K%, 3.7% BB%, 0.93 WHIP, and kept opponents to a .207 BAA. His fastball sits 94-98 and he pairs it with great secondary offerings - an 88-92 MPH splitter and mid-80’s slider. His delivery is deceptive, his stuff is great, and all that remains for Rosario now is to build on these numbers as he progresses through the minors. Rosario has had his fair share of injury (and behavioral?) issues in the past. Good performances could see him rise through the minors rather quickly. Excited to see what 2025 holds in store.
4. Emiliano Tedo: 23, SP (AA)
Teodo pitched 86 innings to a 1.98 ERA, 30.7% K%, 14% BB%, 1.19 WHIP and kept opponents to an insane .176 BAA. Teodo sits high-90’s with his two-seamer and has touched 103 MPH and pairs it with a wicked slider that has curveball depth to it. He’s been working on a hard changeup/splitter but hasn’t thrown it enough to be considered a good pitch. Teodo’s issue is clear - his command remains a problem. His BB% is at a career-high at this point, and the lack of a true starter’s repertoire and electric stuff makes the bullpen an option. His main goal for 2025 has to be trimming the walks down by at least 3%.
5: David Davalillo: 22, SP (A+/AA)
Davalillo pitched 110 innings to a 1.88 ERA, 25.4% K%, 7.2% BB%, 1.10 WHIP and kept opponents to a .217 BAA. He throws a fastball that sits around 93-94 MPH, but his splitter is his best pitch, generating a 57.8% Whiff%. His mid-70s curveball and mid-80s slider are still in development and will require more refinement to grade out higher than average. He generates a lot of weak contact, resulting in a GB% of 47.4%. His feel for pitching has been mentioned multiple times, and his command is solid. He’s still a raw prospect that has little known about him, but his 2024 season was great.
6. Braylin Morel: 19, OF 5CPX)
Braylin Morel played 41 games to a .307/.407/.575 slash line, hit seven home runs, and stole 12 bases. Morel is a 6’2”, 180-pound centerfielder who has plenty of room for some added weight and muscle and already delivers well above-average power. He has increased his BB% and decreased his K% since his DSL season and uses the field well. His speed isn’t anything above average, and his defense is still a work in progress. However, Morel’s power and offensive ceiling make him an extremely interesting prospect.
7. Yolfran Castillo: 17, SS (DSL/CPX)
Castillo played a total of 35 games to a .377/.481/.415 slash line, hit no home runs, and stole 10 bases. Castillo’s 6’3”, 165-pound frame gives him a lot of room for physical projection, although it might be that power won’t be his primary calling card. He’s an extremely advanced hitter for his age, as shown by his 16.6% BB% and 9.2% K%, makes contact consistently, and is a plus runner on the bases. According to scouts, he’s already an above-average defender that could eventually become elite. His ceiling will depend on how much his power develops as he matures. However, his profile alone makes him a high-floor type of player.
8. Mitch Bratt: 20, SP (A+/AA)
Bratt pitched 110 innings to a 3.75 ERA, 26.1% K%, 6.2% BB%, 1.12 WHIP and kept opponents to a .230 BAA. He throws an low-90 fastball that hits 95 and pairs it with a sweeper that you could grade out as a plus and an average changeup. His command is excellent, which makes up for his lack of velocity. He struggled more at the hitter-friendly Double-A level but still managed to miss enough bats. His durability concerns seem to be well behind him now after pitching over 100 innings in 2024, and the 21-year-old will remain extremely young for the level he pitches at.
9. Winston Santos: SP, 22 (A+/AA)
Santos pitched 110 innings to a 3.67 ERA, 30.1% K%, 7.4% BB%, 1.14 WHIP and kept opponents to a .221 BAA. Santos added more zip onto his fastball and now deals in the mid-90s and touches 98! He pairs it with a great mid-80s slider and changeup and throws all of them for strikes. His ERA at Double-A is one again partly because of the hitter-friendly league, and overall, Santos is one of the more interesting pitchers in the system. He just gets less attention because of the sheer amount of promising pitchers the Rangers have.
10. Kohl Drake: 23, SP (A+/AA)
Drake pitched 106 innings to a 2.29 ERA, 35.4% K%, 7.4% BB%, 1.00 WHIP and kept opponents to a .196 BAA. Drake operates in the 93-95 range with his fastball, throws a plus changeup, and has consistently improved his mid-80s slider and low-80s curveball. Drake is an absolute unit at 6’5”, 220 pounds, and has added over 5 MPH of velocity on his fastball. His numbers took quite a hit at AA with a near 10% decrease in K% and a 7% increase in BB%, and it’s going to be interesting to see how he handles the higher levels of the minors and if he can keep missing enough bats.
11. Yeremi Cabrera: 18, OF (CPX/A)
Cabrera played 72 games to a .262/.395/.463 slash line, hit nine home runs and stole 24 bases. Cabrera did extremely well in the CPX but struggled in his 23 games at Single-A (.185/.298/.247). Cabrera showed off some advanced plate skills at the CPX, in combination with great power and speed. His approach is centered around generating power which got exposed at Single-A, and it will be interesting to see how he re-adjusts in 2025. He’s a plus runner but a pretty average defender as of now and could end up in an outfield corner. Very interesting prospect that could become a Top 5 prospect in the system.
12. Cameron Cauley: 21, SS (CPX/A+)
Cauley remains an interesting prospect. He played 96 games to a .240/.304/.435 slash line, hit 15 home runs, and stole 27 bases. Cauley’s profile is centered around defense and speed with solid power outputs. His 8.4% BB% and 29.2% K% are not sustainable once he progresses to the higher levels, and he can get overly pull-happy, resulting in a lot of ground balls. He’s a potential plus defender with a solid arm and range, but he still has some work to do on his throwing accuracy, having made seven errors in 45 games at short. Calling him a Carson Williams lite version wouldn’t be too far-fetched.
13. Malcolm Moore: 20, C (DRAFT/A+)
Moore was the 30th overall pick in the 2024 draft and played 25 games to a .209/.298/.374 slash line, hit three home runs, and stole three bases. He’s an offensive-minded profile that can deliver power to all fields, but his approach and defense remain red flags for now. His BB% of 7.7% and 29.8% K% aren’t a good first impression, and he’s shown a tendency to chase early on. His defense is still very raw and can become average at best - shown by him already spending half the games at DH instead of catcher. It’s an interesting but limited profile, putting immense pressure on his bat. Moore is still young and is heading into his first full season, so we will know more in 2025.
14. Izack Tiger: 23, SP (CPX/A/A+)
Izack Tiger pitched 46 innings to a 2.93 ERA, 30.9% K%, 11% BB%, 1.24 WHIP and kept opponents to a .213 BAA. His fastball sits in the high-90s’’s and touches 100, and he pairs it with a very hard, low-90s slider that misses a lot of bats. He scrapped his changeup and has been working on a promising splitter. He’s out until 2026 after undergoing elbow surgery, which is a knock on his profile, as he will be 25 before he returns. However, the stuff he’s flashed early on is promising, and a lot will depend on how he recovers from the injury.
15. Paulino Santana: 18, OF (DSL)
Santana played 53 games to a .292/.495/.364 slash line, hit no home runs, and stole 20 bases. Santana is an extremely mature hitter, shown by his 20% BB% and 14.6% K%, albeit against very raw DSL pitching. His 6’2”, 180-pound frame is very projectable for future power, and most scouts believe he could be a 20-home run player in the future. However, his swing is quite flat and he doesn’t elevate the ball well enough so far. He’s a plus runner and defender, but currently has well below-average arm strength, limiting his defensive ceiling. His numbers look promising, but the DSL numbers are always tough to fully take at face value. His 2025 will tell us more.
The Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels farm is probably better than the numbers make it look. Their aggressive way of promoting prospects is unique to the organization, and it does impact the outlook of some talented players like Nelson Rada. That’s not to say I don’t like their approach, I actually love it. Their system has got an injection of quality lately and it’s, all in all, the best they’ve had in quite a while.
1. Christian Moore: 22, 2B (A/AA)
Moore was the 8th overall pick in the 2024 draft and made a fantastic impression in the short time we’ve seen him. He played 25 games to a .347/.400/.584 slash line, hit six home runs, and stole two bases. He’s a power profile in a position that lacks them, and that makes him extremely interesting. He does have the tendency to sell out for power sometimes and likely needs to improve his approach a little to find similar success over a prolonged period of time. His 8.2% BB% and near 30% K% at AA are good examples. His defense is solid but needs to be more consistent. He could already be up at the MLB level in 2025.
2. George Klassen: 23, SP (A/A+/AA)
Klassen pitched 93 innings to a 3.10 ERA, 35.2% K%, 12% BB%, 1.18 WHIP and kept opponents to a .192 BAA. He throws a high-90s fastball, mid-80s slider, and curveball, and all three pitches grade out as plus. The Phillies did a great job developing his command into ‘manageable’ for a starter, but it has gotten a lot worse since he moved to the Angels. He’s the classic pitcher profile with fantastic raw stuff but a lack of command. If he can’t figure out his command, he will end up being a high-leverage relief guy who can sit in the triple digits regularly.
3. Nelson Rada: 18, OF (AA)
Rada played 123 games to a .234/.331/.269 slash line, hit a home run, and stole 35 bases. At first glance, it's not overly impressive. But Rada was one of the youngest players at the Double-A level. He’s a glove-first, speedy outfielder who could develop his feel for contact more in the future. He needs to add some power to his profile, which is likely the next step in his development. His approach is advanced for his age, shown by his 11.4% BB% and 22.3% K%. His numbers don’t really do him justice, and the Angels’ aggressive approach to promotions can impact their public valuation.
4. Juan Flores, 18, C (A/A+)
Flores is one of the more underrated prospects out there because defensive qualities aren’t as valued in prospect lists. But Flores played 101 games to a .254/.312/.372 slash line, hit five home runs and stole four bases. Flores’ .280/.345/.425 slash line at Single-A is more impressive, and he struggled to deliver regular power at the High-A level. But Flores has an incredible arm and defensive instincts - he’s thrown out 52% (40 out of 76) attempted base stealers in 2024. His frame isn’t extremely projectable, and it will mainly be his defense that carries him up the levels. Once again, Flores is extremely young and got invited to the big league Spring Training.
5. Ubaldo Soto: 18, SP (DSL)
Ubaldo Soto pitched 56 innings to a 1.29 ERA, 25.3% K%, 9% BB%, 1.09 WHIP and kept opponents to a .211 BAA. These numbers are genuinely incredibly impressive in a very hitter-friendly league like the DSL. Soto sits 92-95 with his fastball and pairs it with a changeup and curveball. His 6’2”, 185-pound frame has filled out nicely already, but most believe he can find a little more velocity. His command has proven to be solid already, and he’s one of the more interesting pitching prospects out there. His next test will be facing higher-level competition.
6. Matthew Lugo: 24, OF (AA/AAA)
Lugo played 79 games to a .287/.376/.578 slash line, hit 17 home runs and stole 16 bases. Lugo had a fantastic campaign, truly showcasing that he’s ready for the MLB level. His 10.1% BB% and 23.2% K% are manageable, 82.4% Z-Contact% and 11% SwStr% show his bat-to-ball skills, and he belted a ton of home runs. He adjusted his swing - it’s quicker and more explosive yet controlled, helping him to drive pitches to all fields. He’s a solid defender in the outfield with an average arm. Lugo struggled with a hand injury, but he’s likely to break camp with the Angels and compete for a spot in the outfield or bench.
7. Randy De Jesus: 19, OF (A)
De Jesus played 100 games to a .277/.352/.459 slash line, hit 12 home runs, and stole three bases. He’s an absolute unit at 6’4”, 210 pounds, and has the power to go with that frame. However, this comes with the logical swing and miss as a result. De Jesus’s K% of 29.3% and fairly low BB% of 8% is cause for concern as he moves up to the higher levels. His power could eventually play as plus-plus, but the development of his bat-to-ball skills will decide how regular it will be on display. He has solid arm strength and has good enough speed defensively, although he’s unlikely to steal bases. De Jesus could be a breakout star or a bust in 2025, depending on how he developed his weaknesses.
8. Joswa Lugo: 18, SS (DSL)
Joswa Lugo played 53 games to a .301/.370/.466 slash line, hit five home runs, and stole 18 bases. He’s a switch-hitting shortstop with smooth hands and defense, but it’s his bat and projectable frame that stands out. At 6’3”, 190 pounds, Lugo has plenty of room for increased muscle mass in the future. He’s a solid to plus runner and has already flashed some of his power. His hit tool, just like De Jesus’s, is in question. He struck out 23.3% of the time already and only walked 7.8% of the time. He’s prone to chasing breaking balls and gets fooled on most breaking balls away. However, he’s still extremely young and has plenty of time to develop. Let’s hope the Angels actually give him this time.
9. Dario Laverde: 19, C (CPX, A)
Laverde played 75 games to a .293/.371/.406 slash line, hit two home runs, and stole a single base. Laverde is, for now, a bat-first catcher. His 9.8% BB% and 21.2% K% are solid, and his SwStr% of 12.2% indicates he makes contact on a very consistent basis. His bat doesn’t really pack meaningful power just yet, although this could change as he adds muscle to his 160-pound frame. His arm strength is already a sight to behold - he threw out 10 of 14 runners at the CPX level and 14 out of 48 at Single-A, making for an overall percentage of 38%. Not bad. However, he remains bat-first for now because of his very raw blocking, framing, and game calling. However, this is likely to improve in the future and could make him a pretty all-round catcher. A lot will depend on how his power develops.
10. Walbert Urena: 21, SP (A+)
Walbert Urena is extremely fun. He pitched 77 innings to a 4.19 ERA, 18.5% K£, 15.6% BB%, 1.55 WHIP, and kept opponents to a .232 BAA. Urena is an absolute flamethrower - he deals in the 97-101 range with his fastball-sinker combo and pairs it with a slider and changeup, the latter of which could be plus in time. Command is the main issue here, but he’s improving consistently. His BB/9 went from over 7.00 to 4.2,4 and his BAA went from .248 to .186! He got placed on the IL in July with an undisclosed injury and hasn’t pitched since, and it’s currently unknown what type of injury he’s dealing with. The nature of his stuff makes you think of elbow issues, which could severely harm his profile. If he’s healthy, Urena could fly up the ranks in 2025. He will be 21 for the rest of the 2025 season.
11. Ryan Johnson: 22, SP (DRAFT)
The Angels drafted Ryan Johnson as the 74th overall pick in the 2024 draft, and he has a lot of very interesting tools. His primary pitch is, surprisingly, not a fastball. It’s a low-80’s slider with tons of lateral movement. His fastball sits in the mid-90s, has touched 100 before, and could be a second-plus offering in time as he locates it better. He also has a cutter, curveball, and changeup in his arsenal, though all three pitches still need some work. His 6’6”, 215-pound frame obviously stands out, but there are, surprisingly, some worries about Johnson’s durability as a starter. His mechancis are high-velocity, and this further impacts pitch quality and shape. He has late-inning reliever potential, but could be a mid-rotation starter at the absolute best.
12. Chris Cortez: 22, SP/RP (DRAFT)
Cortez was drafted by the Angels as the 45th overall pick in the 2024 draft and truly has the highest ceiling of all pitching prospects in the Angels system. He throws high-90 sinking fastballs with little to no effort and pairs them with a strong power slider that has a lot of movement, both horizontally and vertically. He’s still working a changeup but hasn’t shown it much, and it will be an essential piece of his profile. Without a solid third pitch, at least, Cortez is likely to end up as a 100+ MPH reliever. His 5.1 BB/9 isn’t sustainable, and his college stints as a reliever won’t help him convince the Angels otherwise. He’s an incredibly fun, high-ceiling prospect, but he’s more likely to end up like Ben Joyce than in the starting rotation.
13. Dionis De La Rosa: 18, SP (DSL)
De La Rosa is the other DSL pitching gem the Angels have after Ubaldo Soto. He pitched 51 innings to a 2.79 ERA, 26.1% K%, 9.2% BB%, 1.18 WHIP and kept opponents to a .209 BAA. He throws a low-90 fastball and low-80 slider and is working on a changeup that still needs work, which makes sense considering his age. His 6’4”, 200-pound frame profiles extremely well as a future starter, although the type of starter he could be is still to be decided. Some believe he could add velocity to all his offerings, turning him from a workhorse to a starter with power offerings. The difference between De La Rosa and Soto is both the results and Soto’s pitch mix, which is slightly more polished than De La Rosa’s.
14. Felix Morrobel: 19, SS (CPX)
Morrobel is an incredibly intriguing prospect. He’s a switch-hitting shortstop with potentially elite defensive and contact tools. He only played 15 games in 2024 to a .308/.400/.327 slash line and stole eight bases. He only struck out eight times in 52 plate appearances. He makes contact consistently and is likely to end up being a sub-10% K% and BB% type of player with little to no power. His 6’0”, 175-pound frame makes some believe he’s going to find more power as he matures, but I personally doubt it. His entire approach is geared around making contact consistently, and that could be, in combination with his defensive attributes, enough to make the majors. Let’s hope he gives us a full season in 2025.
15. Kevyn Castillo: 19, OF (A)
Castillo emerged onto the scene in 2024 after a great 2023 campaign in the DSL. He played 46 games to a .292/.374/.415 slash line, hit four home runs and stole eight bases. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see more, as Castillo was out with an undisclosed injury from early June to the end of the season. However, the numbers and video look promising. He’s got a quick, compact swing that generates solid exit velocities and he’s shown off some solid speed in the DSL. His 10.2% BB% and 27% K% indicate some of the issues he has - he chases breaking balls and needs to work on his discipline. His SwStr% has decreased from 18% to 14%, and his contact% has increased from 64.7% to 69.2%. I’d like him to get it over 70% in 2025 and he could be one of the more underrated prospects out there. Let’s hope he recovered well from injury.
The Houston Astros
The Houston Astros farm hasn’t been a standout system for quite a while now. However, the Kyle Tucker trade has netted them one of the best bats out of the 2025 draft, and they have a few, very interesting prospects under the radar. It’s looking better than it has in the past.
1. Cam Smith: 21, 3B (A/A+/AA/DRAFT)
Cam Smith was the main piece returning from Chicago to Houston in the Kyle Tucker trade. The 14th overall pick of the 2024 draft was considered one of the best hitters in the class, and we’ve seen a nice glimpse of this already. He played 32 games to a .313/.396/.609 slash line, hit seven home runs, and stole two bases. Smith makes contact consistently, pairs it with a good approach, and avoids selling out for power and chasing pitches. He could generate even more home runs once he starts pulling the ball more consistently, which perfectly suits the power profile at third. His arm is a plus, and he has a solid range at third base, but the true value of his defense is still in the balance. Overall, he’s got a lot of tools to become an everyday player, helped by his bat-to-ball and power combination.
2. Brice Matthews: 22, SS (A+/AA/AAA)
Matthews had a great 2024 campaign. He played 79 games to a .265/.384/.481 slash line, hit 15 home runs, and stole 32 bases. Matthews is your classic blend of speed and power. He generates fantastic exit velocities, and his approach, centered around pulling the baseball, helps him tap into his plus power. His approach is advanced, allowing him to get on base at an elite rate. His contact skills are still in question, as shown by his 31.4% K% on the year, a 5% increase compared to 2023. He’s a rangy defender but falls back to average due to a lack of arm strength and accuracy. He’s a good prospect that could make another step forward in 2025.
3. Anderson Brito: 20, SP (DSL/CPX/A)
Brito pitched 53 innings to a 1.51 ERA, 38.9% K%, 10% BB%, 0.91 WHIP, and kept opponents to a .152 BAA. Insanity. Despite his smaller frame for a starter (5’10”, 160-pounds), Brito has been able to dominate hitters. He sits in the mid-90s with his fastball, has a plus, low-80s slider, and a solid curveball. He’s been working on his changeup, which could eventually become a plus, too, considering Brito’s feel for spin. The one, and only counterargument to Brito’s numbers is his frame. Some believe there will eventually be durability concerns, but to me, these are irrelevant until they are. Brito potentially has three plus pitches and shows off solid command so far, a blend you want from a potential front-line starter.
4. Jacob Melton: 24, OF (AA/AAA)
Melton played 105 games to a .253/.310/.426 slash line, hit 15 home runs, and stole 30 bases. However, Melton unfortunately didn’t really show much improvement compared to 2023: He played six games more, hit seven fewer home runs, and stole 16 fewer bases. His BB% decreased by 4.6%, and his K% increased by 1.5%. There isn’t a ton of swing-and-miss, but his 49% GB% is a 6% increase compared to 2023 and further impacted his numbers in a negative way. He’s a plus runner with solid arm strength that is likely to stick in center field. Overall, Melton shows solid promise but has lost some of his stock over the last year. Likely to see it in the MLB in 2025.
5. Luis Baez: 21, OF (A+/AA)
Baez played 106 games to a .258/.301/.462 slash line, hit 21 home runs, and stole 11 bases. He’s quite a tough puzzle to solve. He doesn’t walk enough and chases too many pitches, not allowing him to fully tap into his raw power. Besides that, his weight fluctuates so much (from 215 to 245 in-season) that he goes from an average runner to below average. His raw power is some of the best in the system, and he only just turned 21. He’s a below-average defender but has a very strong arm, perfectly suited for right field. He’s a raw diamond that needs some polishing, and he has a lot of variance to his profile. If everything clicks, Baez has 30-home run potential.
6. Miguel Ullola: 22, SP (AA/AAA)
Ullola pitched 130 innings to a 4.28 ERA, 31.1% K%, 14% BB%, 1.16 WHIP and kept opponents to a ridiculous .161 BAA. His fastball doesn’t stand out for its velocity (92-95) but for its exceptional carry, drawing comparisons to Cristian Javier’s fastball. He throws a power slider regularly as well, and is working on a changeup and curveball. His delivery is repeatable and smooth, yet it helps him create even more deception. The issue for Ullola is obvious - command. His BB% started at 19% in 2021 and has come down to 14%, which is a promising sign. Ideally, Ullola shaves another 2-5% of the BB% to truly unlock the potential of his repertoire and get better results.
7. Walker Janek: 22, C (A+/DRAFT)
Janek was the 28th overall pick in the 2024 draft and played 25 games to a .175/.214/.289 slash line and hit a single home run. Janek’s offensive profile has shown a lot of holes in the short time we’ve seen him - his 3.9% BB% and 19.1% K% are not sustainable and haven’t led to good results. His tendency to chase was already highlighted in college, and it’s been exposed already at High-A. His defense, however, is already graded out as a plus, and he could eventually become an elite defender in the future. His receiving and framing are above average already, and his arm is anywhere between plus and plus-plus, throwing out 44% of attempted base stealers. Overall, Janek could be a defense-first catching prospect with a bat that has work to do.
8. Kenni Gomez: 19, OF (A/A+)
Gomez played 107 games to a .267/.333/.403 slash line, hit seven home runs, and stole 20 bases. Gomez is a nice blend of potential power, speed, and defense. His swing is quick and explosive, generates plenty of loft, and could eventually help him hit 20 home runs in the future. However, his plate discipline and approach still need work - Gomez only walked 8.2% of the time, which is fine, right? Well, at High-A, he walked at a 3.5% clip while striking out at a 36% clip. Advanced pitchers will take advantage of his tendency to chase, especially down and away. If he can clean up his approach, Gomez could suddenly be one of the better-hitting prospects in the system.
9. Ethan Pecko: 22, SP (A/A+/AA)
Pecko pitched 96 innings to a 3.47 ERA, 30.9% K%, 9.2% BB%, 1.21 WHIP and kept opponents to a .216 BAA. Pecko started the season as a reliever but slowly got stretched out and started a total of 15 out of 26 games. His low-80’s slider is a great pitch, and he could add velocity and turn it into a high-80’s cutter. His fastball usually ranges between 92 and 94 MPH but has solid movement that makes it harder to hit. His curveball and changeup aren’t used as often, and still need more development if he wants to land them for strikes consistently. His command is average but has improved a lot compared to 2023. His repertoire, delivery, and frame further project Pecko as a potential starter.
10. Joey Mancini: 24, SP (A+/AA)
Mancini pitched 106 innings to a 2.12 ERA, 24.4% K%, 10% BB%, 1.10 WHIP and kept opponents to a .191 BAA. He throws a low-90 fastball and fantastic, mid-80s slider that misses a lot of bats. He combines them with a curveball and changeup, truly rounding out his repertoire. His K% took a serious dip from 32% to 21% between High-A and Double-A, although he still managed to pitch 76 innings there to a 1.88 ERA and kept opponents to a BAA of .194. Whether or not he will miss enough bats as he progresses up to the higher levels of the minors remains to be seen. At 24 years old, it’s likely Mancini will start the season at AA or AAA.
11. Ryan Forcucci: 22, SP (DRAFT)
Forcucci was one of the more interesting picks of the 2024 draft. They signed him as pick 101, paid him over-slot, and he is a pitcher to look forward to in 2025. He throws a mid-90s fastball and pairs it with a slider, changeup, and curveball, the latter of which still need some work. His arm angle alone creates a ton of deception which made him a nightmare to face for college hitters. His delivery is clean and repeatable, but the question is how Forcucci returns from injury. He won’t make his debut until the summer at the earliest, and the combination of a long-time absence AND making his professional debut isn’t an ideal combination. However, his overall profile is extremely fun and promising.
12. A.J. Blubaugh: 24, SP (AA/AAA)
Blubaugh pitched 128 innings to a 3.71 ERA, 24.5% K%, 9.4% BB%, 1.32 WHIP and kept opponents to a .245 BAA. Blubaugh sits in his mid-90s with his fastball and pairs it with a slider, sweeper, changeup, and curveball. All five pitches have promising shapes, although he throws the fastball, slider, and sweeper trio for strikes more consistently than the north-south pitches. He pitched a few shorter stints in the AFL and flashed a fastball that can hit 99, although it’s unlikely this will become a regular occurrence. His deep repertoire, command, and results are encouraging, and it’s likely we will see Blubaugh at the MLB level at some point in 2025. It’s still in question whether or not he will miss enough bats at the highest level.
13. Luis Encarnacion: 22, 1B (A/A+/AA)
Encarnacion played 91 games to a .267/.301/.445 slash line, hit 15 home runs and stole four bases. He’s your atypical first baseman at 5’9”, 170 pounds, but he does generate a good amount of power by pulling fly balls. His bat-to-ball skills are solid, but his approach still needs work - his 4.3% BB% and 19.7% K% further indicate this. He likes chasing outside of the zone and this impacts his batting average, often putting balls in play with little to no chance of turning into a hit. He’s supposed to be an above-average defender at first, which further makes his profile well-rounded. There are holes, but Encarnacion is a prospect to follow in 2025.
14. Chase Jaworsky: 20, 2B/SS (A)
Jaworsky played 78 games to a .233/.335/.346 slash line, hit four home runs, and stole 28 bases. Jaworksy is a contact-speed blend with above-average defensive skills at both shortstop and second base. His bat-to-ball skills are solid, shown by his 20% K%, 80% Contact% and 10.6% SwStr%. His 6’1”, 170-pound frame does leave some room for physical projection, and he could eventually grow into a 10-15 home runs per season type of player. He does have a tendency to chase, although he gets bailed out often by his 60-70 grade speed. Jaworsky is only 20 years old, and could be one of the more interesting prospects in the system if his physical maturation process comes with an increase in power.
15. Sandro Pereira: 18, 2B (DSL)
Pereira played 44 games to a .331/.464/.400 slash line, hit no home runs, but stole eight bases. Pereira is a fun prospect - at 5’7”, 150 pounds, Pereira is on the smaller side, although the Astros are familiar with short kings at second base. He’s shown off some solid bat-to-ball skills and approach, as shown by his 16% BB% and 18% K%. However, his .422 BABIP and 23% SwStr% are cause for concern - his numbers are likely inflated by the league, and he could struggle a lot more making contact consistently as he moves to the CPX and A-ball in 2025. He’s a solid defender who moves smoothly at second. He’s a fun prospect, but plenty of questions to be answered.