Hitting Prospects to Debut in 2025: American League

We began our take a look at 2025 by figuring out 50 beginning pitcher prospects who might debut in 2025. This text flips over to the hitting aspect! The hitter model is rather more top-heavy, as 20 of the Prime 100 prospects, in response to MLB Pipeline, are projected to debut within the American League alone. The record might have been extra profound if not for the late-season call-ups of Coby Mayo and Jacob Wilson. With none additional ado, let’s establish 50 American League-hitting prospects who’re coming to the majors in 2025!

AL EAST

Toronto Blue Jays

Alan Roden, OFRoden is an fascinating outfield choice for the retooling Blue Jays. The 24-year-old has been a gentle producer over the previous two seasons as he’s climbed from Excessive-A to Triple-A. Roden slashed .293/.391/.475 this season with 16 homers, 75 RBI, and 14 steals. Roden makes above-average contact (83% total, 92% in-zone) with affordable chase charges. As well as, he has consecutive seasons with a mid-teens stroll fee, which mirrors his strikeout fee. As well as, Roden has strong batted ball knowledge, together with an 87.6 mph common EV and 103.2 mph Ninetieth percentile EV. The one impediment to Roden is that he’s at present not on the 40-man roster, however it’s December, so there’s time.

Josh Kasevich, SSKasevich has a profile much like Roden’s, sans the ability. As a second-round choose in 2022, Kasevich has the pedigree to develop right into a precious real-life participant for the Jays. As a second-year professional in 2024, the 23-year-old hit .296 with six homers, 28 doubles, and 13 steals between Double and Triple-A. Kasevich has superior plate abilities, posting a chase fee of 21.4%, a ridiculous 90% total contact fee, and a profession OBP of .353. Along with his bat-to-ball abilities, Kasevich is a superb defender at shortstop and athletic sufficient to play wherever on the sphere. Though Kasevich will not be on the 40-man, his versatility and defensive acumen give him an excellent likelihood to return to Spring Coaching as a non-roster invitee.

Charles McAdoo, 3BMcAdoo had an eventful yr in 2024. After beginning crimson sizzling at Excessive-A Charleston, McAdoo joined Double-A and posted a .837 OPS in 27 video games after some preliminary struggles. The wheels got here off when McAdoo was traded from the Pirates group to Toronto on the commerce deadline. His remaining 2024 stat line was .279/.364/.479 with 17 homers, 33 extra-base hits, and 21 stolen bases. It might have been a lot better, besides McAdoo had a .610 OPS over his remaining 37 video games following the commerce. I’ll give him a move, as a change of this magnitude is so much for a 22-year-old. I anticipate him to begin 2025 at Double-A, and he ought to sniff the majors late within the season.

Baltimore Orioles

Samuel Basallo, C/1BBasallo is definitely the #1 catching prospect in baseball and is a consensus Prime-10 prospect total. Basallo is now knocking on the door to the key leagues after consecutive seasons dominating the minors. His 2024 season didn’t wow anybody on paper, however at 19, he had a .278/.341/.449 slash line with 19 homers, 25 doubles, and 10 steals, primarily at Double-A. I acquired stay appears at Basallo earlier this summer season; he was a person amongst boys. At 6’4″, 190 lbs., Basallo towered over the competitors in expertise and stature. His huge body has helped him to submit elite exit velocities, together with a 107 mph Ninetieth-percentile and a 90 mph common EV. There are some issues about his chase fee, however his total contact abilities are nice. With Adley firmly entrenched at catcher, I’d anticipate Basallo to maneuver to first base or cut up time at DH/C and be a right away impression bat within the majors.

Dylan Beavers, OFBeavers is extra of a danger for 2025 just because his efficiency has been inconsistent within the minors. After tearing up the low minors final season, Beavers struggled a bit in his return to Double-A to open 2024. He nonetheless completed with 15 homers and 31 steals however noticed his common and OBP drop over 40 factors and an OPS drop of 100 factors. The extra I look into Beavers, the extra I fear in regards to the hit device/energy and lean in the direction of his velocity as his carrying device. Even when Anthony Santander departs, the Orioles nonetheless have a build-up of outfield depth, so Beavers should earn a 40-man spot and overcome Kjerstad, Cowser, Mullins, et al. to get his shot within the huge leagues.

Tampa Bay Rays

Carson Williams, SSNow that Junior Caminero has graduated, Carson Williams has ascended to the #1 prospect within the Rays’ group. The 21-year-old shortstop is a terrific athlete and probably the greatest defenders within the minors. The most important query surrounding Williams will not be if however when he turns into the Rays’ on a regular basis shortstop. Williams spent the complete 2024 season at Double-A, slashing .256/.352/.469 with 20 homers, 26 extra-base hits, and 33 steals. With that got here a 28.5% strikeout fee, as contact abilities usually are not Williams’ robust swimsuit. His total contact fee was 66.7% this season, and he has to enhance to get the utmost return on his expertise. You by no means know the way the Rays will deal with an up-and-coming prospect, however Williams ought to pressure their hand by the center of 2025.

Chandler Simpson, OFI’m positive you’ve heard about Chandler Simpson by now. The speedster stole a MiLB-best 104 bases in 2024 in 121 makes an attempt. However Simpson is greater than a base stealer. He boasts elite bat-to-ball abilities, together with a 91.5% total contact fee and almost 95% in-zone. Along with the 104 steals, he hit .355 with 14 doubles and one homer this season throughout two ranges. Sadly, energy will not be in his profile, and there are questions on his long-term place defensively. However we all know the Rays, and we all know elite instruments will discover a approach to play, and with 80-grade velocity, Simpson matches that invoice.

Brayden Taylor, INFTaylor is an underrated prospect within the Rays group, misplaced among the many star energy of Xavier Isaac and Carson Williams. Since his first-round choose in 2023, Taylor has settled in as a professional. He performed at two ranges this season (A+/AA), batting .250 with 20 homers, 27 doubles, eight triples, and 29 steals. Taylor gives coveted defensive versatility and has proven to be a strong defender. The lone concern with Taylor is that his total contact fee dipped to 70% this season, beneath the league common. Barring accidents, I anticipate Taylor as a mid-second-half arrival, taking part in a restricted position down the stretch.

Dominic Keegan, CKeegan is an above-average offensive catcher and has proven flashes of bettering energy within the minors. This season, Keegan hit .285 with 9 homers and 23 doubles at Double-A. Keegan had an 11.3% stroll fee this season, his second consecutive yr with a double-digit fee whereas sustaining a strikeout fee close to 20%. The most important fear about Keegan is his protection behind the plate. He was uncovered defensively in 2024, throwing out simply 14 of 103 potential base stealers (13.6%), which may be very poor. Keegan could transfer out to first base, however the transfer would impression his path to taking part in time.

Xavier Isaac, 1BIsaac is a little bit of a protracted shot solely as a result of his strikeout woes have continued to play an enormous half in his profile. In the end, he’s nonetheless 20 years previous and has an infinite offensive upside. Isaac slashed .264/.370/.480 this season with 18 homers, 15 steals, and the 33.3% strikeout fee talked about above. Isaac performed numerous proper subject within the AFL, and though he appeared misplaced, the defensive placement is fascinating. It could be nothing, however it might open the door for a neater path to the large leagues for Isaac.

Boston Pink Sox

Roman Anthony, OFIn line with Baseball America and me, Anthony is the #1 prospect in baseball. As a 20-year-old, Anthony was excellent throughout two ranges. He slashed .291/.396/.498 with 32 doubles, 18 homers, and 21 steals. Anthony has distinctive plate self-discipline, posting a 14.6% stroll fee and sub-20% chase fee. As well as, his 109 mph Ninetieth percentile EV is elite for MLB, not to mention a teen. There isn’t a lot that Anthony can’t do on the sphere. He’s a terrific hitter, runner, and defender. The Pink Sox have a tricky choice forward of 2025, however Anthony appears seemingly for an early call-up, if not the Opening Day roster.

Kristian Campbell, INFCampbell had a meteoric rise in 2024 and rivalled the fast ascent of Jackson Chourio in 2022. The 22-year-old center infielder might open 2025 because the Pink Sox’s on a regular basis second baseman. Campbell climbed three ranges in 2024, posting a wRC+ of at the least 139 at each cease. He hit .330 with 20 homers, 24 steals, 32 doubles, and scored 94 runs. Campbell was the Minor League Participant of the 12 months and has develop into a consensus top-25 prospect in a single day. He’s an excellent athlete with a muscular construct (6’3, 195lbs). Campbell reveals glorious velocity and energy with out sacrificing contact. If he’s not up on Opening Day, Campbell ought to debut by early Could.

Marcelo Mayer, SSWe proceed our descent by means of the Pink Sox’s Prime 5 prospects with Marcelo Mayer, essentially the most heralded and highest-drafted prospect. Mayer was the 4th total choose in 2021 and has been a Prime-25 prospect since he was drafted. The issue for Mayer is staying wholesome. He’s battled shoulder, hamstring, hip, and, most lately, again accidents over the previous three seasons. When he’s wholesome, Mayer has been a strong contributor however serves as a greater real-life worth than a fantasy asset. I’m nonetheless figuring out what I’d contemplate his greatest offensive device now. Mayer hit .303 this season at Double-A, however his contact charges are nicely beneath common. His uncooked energy has but to translate to in-game energy, and regardless of his stolen base effectivity, he’s beneath common on the bases. I’m fairly eh on Mayer, however he’s a Gold Glove-caliber defender, and his protection will earn him a shot to play shortstop for the Sox in 2025.

Chase Meidroth, INFMeidroth is an fascinating participant as a result of he’s related sufficient to warrant a write-up however inadequate to justify a promotion to the majors. Meidroth can hit and get on base; there isn’t a query about that. He posted his third straight season with a batting common of at the least .270 and an OBP over .400. The OBP isn’t a fluke; Meidroth walked 105 occasions this season, which led the minor leagues. However he’s a poor defender with marginal energy and performs in one of the crucial infield-heavy organizations within the minors. It’s a protracted shot, however the Pink Sox might begin Meidroth within the majors at second base to provide Kristian Campbell a bit extra seasoning earlier than his promotion.

New York Yankees

TJ Rumfield, OFRumfield comes from a baseball household as his father Toby was a 14-year minor leaguer in a number of totally different organizations. The youthful Rumfield is getting ready to doing one thing dad didn’t when he joined the key leagues. TJ was a Twelfth-round choose of the Phillies in 2021 out of Virginia Tech. 2024 was his greatest skilled season, as he slashed .294/.370/.454 with 15 residence runs and 27 doubles throughout two ranges. Rumfield is a strong supply of OBP having walked virtually as a lot as he’s struck out over the previous few seasons. With a lot uncertainty within the Yankee lineup, Rumfield ought to get some at-bats within the Bronx in 2025.

Rafael Flores, C/1BThe catching and first base conditions in New York are fascinating. Whereas it’s seemingly Austin Wells is the first catcher, there may be uncertainty on the backup catcher place and first base following the departure of Anthony Rizzo. Paradoxically, Rafael Flores is able to taking part in each positions. This season, the 24-year-old had a mini breakout, belting 21 homers with a .874 OPS between Excessive-A and Double-A. At 6’4″, 220 lbs, Flores has a prototypical first base construct and the ability to stay on the place.

Jorbit Vivas, 2BThere was a time when Vivas was an intriguing prospect coming by means of the Dodgers’ system. Though his bodily body (5’9″, 170) was skinny and wiry, Vivas might rake, and folks took discover. Like many prospects, Vivas acquired misplaced within the shuffle in L.A. as free-agent signings took positions from worthy prospects (see Busch, Michael). So when Vivas was traded to the Yankees’ system, a brand new alternative arose. Sadly, he had a poor 2024, batting simply .225 with 9 homers and an uncharacteristic .348 OBP. If Vivas can recapture his earlier success, the 23-year-old provides an above-average hit device with elite OBP abilities. Second base is open in New York, and Vivas, who’s on the 40-man roster, has an opportunity to get some run.

AL CENTRAL

Cleveland Guardians

Chase DeLauter, OFChase DeLauter breaks my coronary heart on the common. When DeLauter is wholesome, he’s a dynamic offensive participant with unimaginable upside. Sadly, accidents have piled up, and he’s performed simply 96 video games in two minor league seasons. DeLauter has a .317/.387/.517 slash line with 13 homers and 32 doubles in these 96 video games. He has a powerful body (6’4″, 230) and strikes very nicely for a participant his dimension, however his plus uncooked energy is his carrying device. DeLauter can punish the ball to all fields and has sufficient loft in his swing to succeed in 30-homers sooner or later. The Guardians are losing his restricted bullets within the minors, and I hope that 2025 would be the yr of DeLauter within the main leagues.

Travis Bazzana, 2BIt could appear irresponsible to say that Bazzana might debut in 2025, however the actuality is that the #1 total choose in final yr’s Draft is on a quick observe. After dominating at Oregon State, the Australian-born infielder joined the Guardians group final summer season. In a small 27-game pattern in Excessive-A, Bazzana struggled to a .238 common and 30% strikeout fee. I’m not nervous about it in any respect. Bazzana was arguably essentially the most well-rounded offensive participant within the Draft and got here to the skilled ranks as a highly-regarded participant. His offensive profile is constructed round a 70-grade hit device, glorious swing selections, and loads of in-game energy. Along with his expertise, Bazzana could also be a future batting champion. The Guardians are determined for offense, and as quickly as Bazzana is prepared, he will probably be their basis piece for the following decade.

Juan Brito, 2B/SSI completely love Juan Brito, and I don’t care who is aware of it. Brito is a switch-hitting middle-infielder with strong bat-to-ball abilities and underrated energy. He spent the complete 2024 season at Triple-A, batting .256 with 23 homers, 40 doubles, and 13 steals. Brito may be passive on the plate, and the ABS helped push his strikeout fee to a career-high 19.1%. He had glorious contact (79% total, 85% in-zone) and chase (24%) charges and improved his batted-ball knowledge over the earlier season. His common EV is 87.3 mph with a 101.9 mph Ninetieth percentile. The ability isn’t elite, however Brito persistently finds the barrel and managed 23 homers within the pitcher-friendly Worldwide League. With Andrés Giménez out of the image in Cleveland, Brito appears poised to debut on Opening Day.

Cooper Ingle, CIngle has flown below the radar and has quietly develop into one in every of baseball’s extra productive catching prospects. In 93 video games this season, Ingle hit .305 with 11 homers and 24 doubles between A+ and Double-A. Ingle has excellent pitch recognition abilities as a catcher, resulting in a minuscule chase fee and elevated stroll charges (19.1%). Ingle was additionally obnoxiously affected person in Excessive-A, swinging simply 37.7% of the time, and was equally affected person in Double-A (40% swing fee). Ingle makes above-average contact and is tapping into extra energy of late. The Guardians’ catching scenario isn’t nice, with Bo Naylor underperforming and David Fry unable to play defensively resulting from Tommy John. That leaves Naylor because the de-factor begin and Austin Hedges, a defense-only catcher, because the backup. Ingle will seemingly begin 2025 in Triple-A however ought to get some reps with the large membership by midseason.

Kansas Metropolis Royals

Carter Jensen, CThe Royals have three authentic catching prospects, however essentially the most MLB-ready is Carter Jensen. The 21-year-old had a tough 2023 at Excessive-A however bounced again with a mini breakout throughout two ranges (A+/AA) in 2024. Jensen batted .259 with 18 residence runs, 28 extra-base hits, and 17 steals in 125 video games. Jensen is a strong supply of OBP, producing a 13.5% stroll fee this season, his third consecutive yr reaching double-digits. His persistence on the plate can also be a detractor. Jensen swings simply over 40% of the time, however contemplating his capability to seek out the barrel, he may gain advantage from some aggression. Though Jensen is sort of athletic and environment friendly on the bases, velocity will not be a part of his sport. If Jensen can begin attacking within the zone, he’s acquired 20-homer upside and will develop into the backup to Freddy Fermin in KC by the All-Star Break.

Gavin Cross, OFThere have been excessive expectations for Gavin Cross because the ninth total choose in 2022. His profession began slowly, hitting simply .203 in 2023 earlier than lacking the final two months with an sickness. Cross was in a position to rebound final yr, however he has but to generate the extent of manufacturing we anticipated. He spent the complete 2024 season at Double-A Arkansas, a identified abyss for hitters. Cross hit .261 with 15 homers and 30 steals however did most of his harm on the highway. Cross has flashed above-average energy, however it’s come on the expense of excessive chase charges and promoting out for energy over contact. Cross represents an improve over the Kyle Isbel–Tyler Gentry varieties and can get an prolonged look with the large membership.

Javier Vaz, INFVaz is without doubt one of the greatest pure hitters within the minors, and his 87.5% total contact fee displays that. The 24-year-old infielder batted .263 with eight homers and 16 steals final yr at Double-A. He additionally had a strikeout fee of 11.4%, a tick down from 11.5% in 2023. There isn’t any energy in Vaz’s profile, however he will get on base at a .376 profession clip and makes use of his above-average velocity aggressively on the basepaths. His defensive versatility gives the Royals added flexibility and provides him an above-average likelihood to plug right into a super-utility position within the huge leagues.

Detroit Tigers

Bigbie had a ton of momentum coming into final season after obliterating three ranges, together with Triple-A, to shut out 2023. That season, Bigbie hit .343 with 19 homers, 26 extra-base hits, and a .942 OPS in 115 video games. The momentum slowed after a disappointing season at Triple-A Toledo. He completed the season batting .248, with simply 4 residence runs and a .334 SLG. His batted-ball knowledge was much like final yr, aside from a 55% floor ball fee. He had an 89.7 mph common and 103.5 mph Ninetieth percentile EV, across the MLB common. Bigbie made contact 76% of the time and 86.2% within the in-zone. However contact and energy don’t matter a lot when the ball is hammered into the bottom. In the end, Bigbie must carry the ball and faucet into that energy to be viable as a significant league outfielder.

Minnesota Twins

Emmanuel Rodriguez, OFThere may be affected person, after which there may be Emmanuel Rodriguez. No person is extra calculated within the field than the 21-year-old, evidenced by an total swing fee of round 30%. It’s to the purpose the place Rodriguez’s upside is restricted by his passivity. While you pair an absence of aggression with an absence of wholesome at-bats, you’re left to query whether or not Rodriguez is a viable MLB asset. In 4 seasons, E-Rod has 773 at-bats resulting from numerous accidents. In these at-bats, he’s acquired a .250/.442/.510 slash line with 44 residence runs, 53 extra-base hits, and a 21.9% stroll fee. It’s tremendous irritating as a result of when he makes contact, it’s elite (90.1 mph common EV, 109 mph Ninetieth percentile) and will result in a 30+ homer bat. If the Twins can work out how one can unlock some aggression, Rodriguez has a Prime-10 prospect upside and MLB All-Star expertise.

Peyton Eeles, 2B/SS

Severino has mild tower energy from the left aspect and packs sufficient offensive punch to attract my curiosity. The 25-year-old had one other productive season in 2024, batting .254 with 21 homers and doubles, taking part in solely at Triple-A. Extremely, it was a ‘down season’ in comparison with his explosive 2023 marketing campaign that noticed him hit 35 bombs in 120 video games. It’s a fairly spectacular energy output from a participant who stands 6-foot-tall and below 200 lbs. His energy metrics are higher than the league common, however he hits numerous floor balls and may gain advantage from bettering his contact charges. Nonetheless, Severino has the kind of energy you could plug right into a needy Twins lineup as a primary baseman or DH.

Chicago White Sox

Quero is an above-average switch-hitting catcher who had a wonderful 2024 season taking part in between Double and Triple-A. Quero hit .280 with 16 homers and a .829 OPS in simply 98 video games. It was a pleasant bounceback after a disappointing 2023 season that noticed him submit career-worst manufacturing throughout the board. In equity to Quero, he was traded mid-season in 2023 and by no means fairly settled in along with his new membership. Now that he’s acquired a full yr within the White Sox system, Quero is a viable candidate to share catching duties with the MLB membership.

AL WEST

Los Angeles Angels

Christian Moore, 2BWeirdly, Moore made this record. After simply 25 video games into his minor league profession, he was on the verge of becoming a member of the hyper-aggressive Angels. Moore, a College of Tennessee product, was the eighth total choose within the 2025 Draft. He got here out with weapons blazing, batting .347 with six homers and a .984 OPS in a short pattern. Sadly, a meniscus damage ended his season prematurely. In any other case, Moore would have seemingly had 15-20 video games of MLB expertise below his belt. Assuming he’s wholesome, it’s not far-fetched that Moore is the Angels’ second baseman on Opening Day.

Matthew Lugo, OFI’ve been intrigued by Matthew Lugo’s probabilities of making an impression for the Angels in 2025. After being solid off by the Pink Sox within the Luis Garcia deal, Lugo, who simply turned 23 in Could, has a recent begin. As a former second-round choose, Lugo has the pedigree and ability set to play within the huge leagues. He’s a .271 profession hitter within the minors with two 17+ homer and three 15+ steal seasons on his report. Lugo was athletic sufficient to transition from shortstop to the outfield in 2023 and has performed there solely since. Along with his athleticism, he has produced batted-ball knowledge nicely above the league common with out sacrificing contact. The Angels all the time have openings of their lineup, and Lugo would make a pleasant match as a super-utility participant.

A’s

Nick Kurtz, 1BKurtz appears like one of many safer bats to return from the collegiate ranks in a very long time. The A’s grabbed the previous Wake Forest star with the 4th choose in 2024 and aggressively pushed him to Double-A and the Arizona Fall League in a three-month interval. Kurtz responded to the problem, hitting .359 with six homers and a .482 on-base share. Getting on base is nothing new to Kurtz, who had an absurd .510 OBP in faculty and walked 59 extra occasions than he struck out. Kurtz has a mix of fantastic bat-to-ball abilities and uncooked energy and will probably be an excellent major-league hitter for a very long time.

Colby Thomas, OFThomas put up some online game numbers this season within the minors. Along with his 80 extra-base hits, Thomas posted a .905 OPS and added 92 RBIs and 15 steals. It was partially within the PCL, however the setting doesn’t strictly drive Thomas’ manufacturing. He had above-average batted-ball knowledge, together with 106.5 mph Ninetieth-percentile exit velocity and a .287 ISO. Thomas is overly aggressive on the plate with a 56% swing fee and 36% chase fee, which led to 142 strikeouts in simply over 500 at-bats. However Thomas matches the construct with the A’s franchise and figures to get an prolonged look early within the 2025 season.

Henry Bolte, OFBolte is similar to Thomas in that he produces spectacular floor stats regardless of some underlying issues along with his metrics. In 2024, Bolte hit 15 homers and added 46 steals, however it got here with a close to 35% strikeout fee. Bolte is much less aggressive in total swing fee however chases far too usually. That, coupled with a sub-60% total contact fee, has dampened Bolte’s energy/velocity mix. With all that in thoughts, Bolte ought to begin the 2025 season in Triple-A and will probably be one of many first call-ups to fill an open spot.

Houston Astros

Luis Baez, OFBaez slid below the radar within the 2022 Worldwide Class, lacking out on a Prime 50 score by MLB Pipeline. However Baez burst onto the scene with a dominating efficiency within the DSL as an 18-year-old hitting .305 with 9 homers and 21 doubles in 58 video games. Though his batting common has dropped since coming stateside, Baez’s energy continues to shine. He mashed 21 extra residence runs final season, including 25 doubles and 11 steals. Baez has intriguing offensive upside however nonetheless has a bit work to do to chop down his strikeouts. It wouldn’t shock me to see Baez, who turns 21 in January, within the Astros lineup late this season.

Jacob Melton, OFMelton is universally thought-about the Astros’ high prospect, and the 24-year-old is poised for the key leagues. Since becoming a member of the Astros as a second-round choose in 2022, Melton has quickly ascended the group, climbing 4 ranges and by no means taking part in greater than 86 video games at any cease. He cut up his 2024 season at Double and Triple-A, batting .253 with 15 homers and 30 steals. Melton has a strong really feel for hitting and has flashed uncooked energy, however underlying plate self-discipline and speak to points restrict his upside. Melton looks as if a lock to hitch the Astros by mid-season, seemingly in a platoon position.

Brice Matthews, SSMatthews was the Astros’ first-round choose in 2023, and the ultra-athletic shortstop had an up-and-down his first professional season. Matthews began 2024 at Excessive-A and slashed .265/.384/.481 with 15 homers and 32 steals in 79 video games. Matthews had combined outcomes because the strikeouts piled up as he climbed ranges, finally reaching Triple-A by yr’s finish. His velocity is his greatest device at present, and Matthews tasks to provide 25+ steals yearly within the majors. However, earlier than he can attain the majors, he has to progress along with his contact abilities and develop into a extra full hitter.

Seattle Mariners

Michael Arroyo, 2BThere was numerous buzz round Kristian Campbell’s breakout in 2024, and rightfully so, however Mariners’ prospect Michael Arroyo wasn’t far behind. Arroyo cruised by means of the DSL as an 18-year-old in 2022 however had a tough go final season at Class-A Modesto. Arroyo returned to Modesto this Spring and rapidly dispatched of the extent earlier than persevering with his dominance at Excessive-A. In 120 video games this season, Arroyo slashed .285/.400/.509 with 23 homers, 101 runs, and 89 RBI whereas including 33 extra-base hits and 18 steals. Arroyo has the bodily look of a thinner José Ramírez however nonetheless has room so as to add some added weight. He has a complicated method on the plate and an above-average really feel for pitch recognition. His strikeout fee (28%) ticked up fairly a bit this season, however he was seemingly promoting out for the ability positive aspects.

Cole Younger, INFYounger is a gentle middle-infielder with glorious bat-to-ball abilities and an above-average defender. In two full minor league seasons, the 2022 first-round choose has a .279 batting common with 72 extra-base hits, 49 steals, and 163 walks to only 185 strikeouts. Younger is hit-tool first, and there may be little energy to talk of. His worth in fantasy rests on his batting common/OBP with a little bit of velocity baked in. Younger provides a protected ground for fantasy house owners however little upside. Younger seemingly could be the primary prospect to get a shot at filling the gaping gap at 2B for the M’s.

Harry Ford, C/INFFord entered 2024 with excessive expectations, however an underwhelming efficiency in a tough-hitting setting precipitated his inventory to dip barely. After two straight seasons with an OPS over .800, Ford struggled to a .744 as his surface-level manufacturing decreased. In 116 video games at Double-A Arkansas, Ford hit .249 with seven homers, 26 doubles, and 35 steals. His 14.1% stroll fee was the bottom of his profession, however it’s nonetheless spectacular for his age to stage. Ford is a terrific athlete with a eager eye on the plate and unimaginable self-discipline. He hardly ever chases and has persistently gotten on base at a excessive fee. The Mariners have deployed Ford one stage at a time, an oddity within the minor leagues. Given the observe report, Ford will play most of his season at Triple-A however ought to get a cup of espresso within the majors in September.

Ben Williamson, 3BWilliamson is a prospect with a weird profile. After a productive profession at William & Mary, Williamson was a second-round choose of the Mariners in 2023. He entered professional ball with a repute as an above-average hitter and defender with intriguing energy. Two issues have come to fruition: Williamson performs a dynamic third base and has a wonderful hit device, evidenced by an almost 80% total contact fee. The ability he confirmed in faculty has but to translate on the professional stage. He posted spectacular exit velocities in faculty and has run EVs north of 108 mph within the execs, however Williamson’s propensity to spray the ball to the alternative subject has stalled his energy output. In 124 video games this season, Williamson had simply 4 residence runs however tallied 34 doubles and three triples. The Mariners have many holes of their lineup, and 3B is one in every of them. His stellar glove work and talent to hit persistently might push Williamson into the large leagues sooner slightly than later.

Texas Rangers

Sebastian Walcott, SSI’ll take numerous warmth for this one, however Walcott has but to be slow-played in any means by the Rangers. The proficient teen turns 19 in March however briefly performed in Double-A final season as an 18-year-old. In 121 video games, Walcott slashed .265/.344/.452 with 11 homers, 43 extra-base hits, and 27 steals. His instruments are a number of the loudest within the minors, and plenty of contemplate him a Prime-10 prospect. Walcott nonetheless has many issues that might be improved, most notably a bunch of swing-and-miss and issues with the breaking ball. Nonetheless, given the damage historical past of Corey Seager and Josh Jung, the Rangers could not hesitate to provide Walcott a shot in the event that they’re in a pinch.

Alejandro Osuna, OFOsuna has good bloodlines, as two relations have big-league ties. The 22-year-old took his sport to the following stage in 2024, posting a .869 OPS with 18 homers and 17 steals throughout two ranges. The offensive outburst is encouraging for Osuna, who entered 2024 with a repute as a strong hitter with restricted energy. Osuna is aggressive on the plate, swinging almost 50% of the time, however makes league-average contact with respectable batted-ball knowledge. Osuna began lifting the ball extra final season and translated that into extra energy this yr. The Rangers outfield is a tricky place to crack into, however Osuna deserves a shot and needs to be within the huge leagues early in 2025.

Acosta labored his means again into prospect circles after a blinding 2024 season. The previous Prime 5 organizational prospect had fizzled out a bit after a disappointing begin to his professional profession. Acosta was a high Worldwide signee within the 2019 class and drew rave opinions for his plate self-discipline and velocity. Acosta by no means reached his expectations however simply completed his age-22 with a bang. In 104 video games in Double-A, Acosta slashed .288/.353/.425 with eight homers, 23 doubles, and 26 steals. Probably the most notable change in his profile was an enchancment involved fee, as he posted a close to 80% total mark and lower his strikeout fee from 23.2% final season to fifteen% in 2024. Acosta is simply 22, so he could also be coming into his personal and simply on the proper time. If he continues to shine in 2025, he might get an prolonged look in a utility position for the Rangers.