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All Prospects rankings are compiled in late winter, prior to the MLB season. Many services re-rank players periodically as they graduate to the Majors but these adjustments are not captured.

Includes rankings from Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus.

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rank player name pos prospect Team tm rk pos ht wt ba th Born place hilvl mlb years stat years draft info
1 Byron Buxton cf-dh Minnesota Twins 1 cf-dh 6-2 190 R R 1993-12-18 Baxley,GA MLB 2015-2023 2012-2023
2012-  1-   2-MIN
2 Xander Bogaerts ss Boston Red Sox 1 ss 6-2 218 R R 1992-10-01 San Nicolas,AA MLB 2013-2023 2010-2023
2009-    UDFA-BOS
3 Oscar Taveras of St. Louis Cardinals 1 of 6-2 180 L L 1992-06-19 Puerto Plata,DR MLB 2014-2014 2010-2014
2008-    UDFA-SLN
4 Masahiro Tanaka p New York Yankees -- p 6-3 218 R R 1988-11-01 Itami,JP MLB 2014-2020 2007-2022
2014-    UDFA-NYA
5 Javier Baez ss Chicago Cubs 1 ss 6-0 190 R R 1992-12-01 Toa Baja,PR MLB 2014-2023 2011-2023
2011-  1-   9-CHN
6 Miguel Sano 1b Minnesota Twins 2 1b 6-4 272 R R 1993-05-11 San Pedro de Macoris,DR MLB 2015-2022 2010-2022
2009-    UDFA-MIN
7 Carlos Correa ss Houston Astros 1 ss 6-4 220 R R 1994-09-22 Santa Isabel,PR MLB 2015-2023 2012-2023
2012-  1-   1-HOU
8 Kris Bryant 3b-lf Chicago Cubs 2 3b-lf 6-5 230 R R 1992-01-04 Las Vegas,NV MLB 2015-2023 2011-2023
2013-  1-   2-CHN
9 Archie Bradley p Arizona Diamondbacks 1 p 6-4 215 R R 1992-08-10 Broken Arrow,OK MLB 2015-2022 2011-2023
2011-  1-   7-ARI
10 Gregory Polanco rf Pittsburgh Pirates 1 rf 6-5 235 L L 1991-09-14 Santo Domingo,DR MLB 2014-2021 2010-2022
2009-    UDFA-PIT
11 Taijuan Walker p Seattle Mariners 1 p 6-4 235 R R 1992-08-13 Yucaipa,CA MLB 2013-2023 2010-2023
2010-  1-  43-SEA
12 Jon Gray p Colorado Rockies 1 p 6-4 225 R R 1991-11-05 Chandler,OK MLB 2015-2023 2012-2023
2013-  1-   3-COL
13 Francisco Lindor ss Cleveland Indians 1 ss 5-11 190 B R 1993-11-14 Caguas,PR MLB 2015-2023 2011-2023
2011-  1-   8-CLE
14 Addison Russell ss Oakland Athletics 1 ss 6-0 215 R R 1994-01-23 Pace,FL MLB 2015-2019 2012-2022
2012-  1-  11-OAK
15 Dylan Bundy p Baltimore Orioles 1 p 6-1 200 B R 1992-11-15 Tulsa,OK MLB 2012-2022 2012-2023
2011-  1-   4-BAL
16 Noah Syndergaard p New York Mets 1 p 6-6 242 L R 1992-08-29 Mansfield,TX MLB 2015-2023 2010-2023
2010-  1-  38-TOR
17 Maikel Franco 3b Philadelphia Phillies 1 3b 6-1 225 R R 1992-08-26 Azua,DR MLB 2014-2022 2010-2022
2010-    UDFA-PHI
18 George Springer cf-dh Houston Astros 2 cf-dh 6-3 221 R R 1989-09-19 New Britain,CT MLB 2014-2023 2009-2023
2011-  1-  11-HOU
19 Robert Stephenson p Cincinnati Reds 1 p 6-3 205 R R 1993-02-24 Martinez,CA MLB 2016-2023 2013-2023
2011-  1-  27-CIN
20 Kevin Gausman p Baltimore Orioles 2 p 6-2 190 L R 1991-01-06 Centennial,CO MLB 2013-2023 2011-2023
2012-  1-   4-BAL
21 Lucas Giolito p Pittsburgh Pirates 1 p 6-6 245 R R 1994-07-14 Santa Monica,CA MLB 2016-2023 2012-2023
2012-  1-  16-WAS
22 Jameson Taillon p Kansas City Royals 2 p 6-5 230 R R 1991-11-18 The Woodlands,TX MLB 2016-2023 2011-2023
2010-  1-   2-PIT
23 Kyle Zimmer p Colorado Rockies 1 p 6-3 225 R R 1991-09-13 La Jolla,CA MLB 2019-2021 2010-2022
2012-  1-   5-KCA
24 Eddie Butler p Detroit Tigers 2 p 6-2 165 B R 1991-03-13 Chesapeake,VA MLB 2014-2018 2010-2022
2012-  1-  46-COL
25 Nick Castellanos rf Kansas City Royals 1 rf 6-4 203 R R 1992-03-04 Davie,FL MLB 2013-2023 2010-2023
2010-  1-  44-DET
rank player name pos prospect Team tm rk pos ht wt ba th Born place hilvl mlb years stat years draft info
26 Yordano Ventura p Kansas City Royals 2 p 5-11 140 R R 1991-06-03 Samana,DR MLB 2013-2016 2010-2016
2008-    UDFA-KCA
27 Austin Hedges c San Diego Padres 1 c 6-1 223 R R 1992-08-18 San Juan Capistrano,CA MLB 2015-2023 2011-2023
2011-  2-  82-SDN
28 Carl Edwards p Chicago Cubs 3 p 6-3 170 R R 1991-09-03 Newberry,SC MLB 2015-2023 2012-2023
2011- 48-1464-TEX
29 Jose Abreu 1b Chicago White Sox 1 1b 6-3 250 R R 1987-01-29 Cruces,CU MLB 2014-2023 2014-2023
2013-    UDFA-CHA
30 Andrew Heaney p Miami Marlins 1 p 6-2 164 L L 1991-06-05 Oklahoma City,OK MLB 2014-2023 2010-2023
2012-  1-   9-MIA
31 Carlos Martinez p St. Louis Cardinals 2 p 6-0 200 R R 1991-09-21 Colinas del sur,DR MLB 2013-2021 2010-2022
2009-    UDFA-SLN
32 Aaron Sanchez p Toronto Blue Jays 1 p 6-4 190 R R 1992-07-01 Barstow,CA MLB 2014-2022 2010-2023
2010-  1-  34-TOR
33 Kyle Crick p San Francisco Giants 1 p 6-4 225 L R 1992-11-30 Sherman,TX MLB 2017-2022 2011-2022
2011-  1-  49-SFN
34 Joc Pederson lf Los Angeles Dodgers 1 lf 6-1 220 L L 1992-04-21 Palo Alto,CA MLB 2014-2023 2010-2023
2010- 11- 352-LAN
35 Gary Sanchez c New York Yankees 1 c 6-2 230 R R 1992-12-02 Santo Domingo,DR MLB 2015-2023 2010-2023
2009-    UDFA-NYA
36 Albert Almora cf-rf Chicago Cubs 4 cf-rf 6-2 190 R R 1994-04-16 Hialeah,FL MLB 2016-2022 2012-2022
2012-  1-   6-CHN
37 Corey Seager ss Los Angeles Dodgers 2 ss 6-4 215 L R 1994-04-27 Kannapolis,NC MLB 2015-2023 2012-2023
2012-  1-  18-LAN
38 Travis D'Arnaud c New York Mets 2 c 6-2 210 R R 1989-02-10 Lakewood,CA MLB 2013-2023 2007-2023
2007-  1-  37-PHI
39 Mark Appel p Houston Astros 3 p 6-4 195 R R 1991-07-15 Houston,TX MLB 2022-2022 2010-2022
2013-  1-   1-HOU
40 Henry Owens p Boston Red Sox 2 p 6-6 190 L L 1992-07-21 Huntington Beach,CA MLB 2015-2016 2012-2022
2011-  1-  36-BOS
41 Jorge Soler rf-dh Chicago Cubs 5 rf-dh 6-4 235 R R 1992-02-25 Havana,CU MLB 2014-2023 2012-2023
2012-    UDFA-CHN
42 Rougned Odor 2b-3b Texas Rangers 1 2b-3b 5-11 200 L R 1994-02-03 Maracaibo,VZ MLB 2014-2023 2011-2023
2011-    UDFA-TEX
43 Billy Hamilton cf-lf Cincinnati Reds 2 cf-lf 6-0 155 B R 1990-09-09 Taylorsville,MS MLB 2013-2023 2009-2023
2009-  2-  57-CIN
44 Matt Wisler p San Diego Padres 2 p 6-3 215 R R 1992-09-12 Bryan,OH MLB 2015-2022 2011-2023
2011-  7- 233-SDN
45 Alex Meyer p Minnesota Twins 3 p 6-9 220 R R 1990-01-03 Greensburg,IN MLB 2015-2017 2009-2017
2011-  1-  23-WAS
46 Tyler Glasnow p Pittsburgh Pirates 3 p 6-8 225 L R 1993-08-23 Newhall,CA MLB 2016-2023 2012-2023
2011-  5- 152-PIT
47 Adalberto Mondesi ss-3b Kansas City Royals 3 ss-3b 6-1 200 R R 1995-07-27 San Antonio,TX MLB 2016-2022 2012-2022
2011-    UDFA-KCA
48 Clint Frazier lf Cleveland Indians 2 lf 5-11 212 R R 1994-09-06 Loganville,GA MLB 2017-2023 2013-2023
2013-  1-   5-CLE
49 Austin Meadows rf-lf Pittsburgh Pirates 4 rf-lf 6-3 225 L L 1995-05-03 Atlanta,GA MLB 2018-2023 2013-2023
2013-  1-   9-PIT
50 Jackie Bradley cf-rf Boston Red Sox 3 cf-rf 5-10 196 L R 1990-04-19 Prince George,VA MLB 2013-2023 2009-2023
2011-  1-  40-BOS
rank player name pos prospect Team tm rk pos ht wt ba th Born place hilvl mlb years stat years draft info
51 Julio Urias p Los Angeles Dodgers 3 p 6-0 225 L L 1996-08-12 Culiacan,MX MLB 2016-2023 2013-2023
2012-    UDFA-LAN
52 Kohl Stewart p Minnesota Twins 4 p 6-3 200 R R 1994-10-07 Houston,TX MLB 2018-2021 2013-2021
2013-  1-   4-MIN
53 Max Fried p San Diego Padres 3 p 6-4 190 L L 1994-01-18 Santa Monica,CA MLB 2017-2023 2012-2023
2012-  1-   7-SDN
54 Jorge Alfaro c-lf Texas Rangers 2 c-lf 6-3 230 R R 1993-06-11 Sincelejo,CB MLB 2016-2022 2010-2023
2010-    UDFA-TEX
55 Marcus Stroman p Toronto Blue Jays 2 p 5-9 180 R R 1991-05-01 Stony Brook,NY MLB 2014-2023 2010-2023
2012-  1-  22-TOR
56 Edwin Escobar p San Francisco Giants 2 p 6-2 225 L L 1992-04-22 La Boyera,VZ MLB 2014-2016 2009-2022
2008-    UDFA-TEX
57 Lucas Sims p Atlanta Braves 1 p 6-2 225 R R 1994-05-10 Lawrenceville,GA MLB 2017-2023 2012-2023
2012-  1-  21-ATL
58 Kolten Wong 2b St. Louis Cardinals 3 2b 5-7 185 L R 1990-10-10 Hilo,HI MLB 2013-2023 2009-2023
2011-  1-  22-SLN
59 Mike Foltynewicz p Houston Astros 4 p 6-4 200 R R 1991-10-07 Sterling,IL MLB 2014-2021 2010-2021
2010-  1-  19-HOU
60 Joey Gallo lf-rf Texas Rangers 5 lf-rf 6-5 250 L R 1993-11-19 Las Vegas,NV MLB 2015-2023 2012-2023
2012-  1-  39-TEX
61 Colin Moran 1b Miami Marlins 2 1b 6-4 200 L R 1992-10-01 Port Chester,NY MLB 2016-2022 2011-2023
2013-  1-   6-MIA
62 Braden Shipley p Arizona Diamondbacks 2 p 6-2 170 R R 1992-02-22 Medford,OR MLB 2016-2018 2011-2022
2013-  1-  15-ARI
63 Erik Johnson p Chicago White Sox 2 p 6-3 210 R R 1989-12-30 Mountain View,CA MLB 2013-2016 2009-2018
2011-  2-  80-CHA
64 Nick Kingham p Pittsburgh Pirates 5 p 6-5 215 R R 1991-11-08 Las Vegas,NV MLB 2018-2019 2010-2019
2010-  4- 117-PIT
65 Eduardo Rodriguez p Baltimore Orioles 3 p 6-2 231 L L 1993-04-07 Valencia,VZ MLB 2015-2023 2010-2023
2010-    UDFA-BAL
66 Chris Owings 2b-lf Arizona Diamondbacks 3 2b-lf 5-10 185 R R 1991-08-12 Charleston,SC MLB 2013-2023 2009-2023
2009-  1-  41-ARI
67 Jake Odorizzi p Tampa Bay Rays 1 p 6-2 190 R R 1990-03-27 Highland,IL MLB 2012-2022 2008-2022
2008-  1-  32-MIL
68 Rafael Montero p New York Mets 3 p 6-0 190 R R 1990-10-17 Higuerito,DR MLB 2014-2023 2011-2023
2011-    UDFA-NYN
69 Christian Bethancourt c-1b Atlanta Braves 2 c-1b 6-2 175 R R 1991-09-02 Panama City,PN MLB 2013-2023 2009-2023
2008-    UDFA-ATL
70 Stephen Piscotty rf St. Louis Cardinals 4 rf 6-4 211 R R 1991-01-14 Pleasanton,CA MLB 2015-2022 2010-2023
2012-  1-  36-SLN
71 Jesse Biddle p Philadelphia Phillies 2 p 6-5 220 L L 1991-10-22 Philadelphia,PA MLB 2018-2021 2010-2023
2010-  1-  27-PHI
72 Matt Davidson 3b-1b Chicago White Sox 4,4 3b-1b 6-3 230 R R 1991-03-26 Yucaipa,CA MLB 2013-2022 2009-2022
2009-  1-  35-ARI
73 Blake Swihart c-lf Boston Red Sox 5 c-lf 6-1 175 B R 1992-04-03 Rio Rancho,NM MLB 2015-2019 2011-2022
2011-  1-  26-BOS
74 Garin Cecchini 3b Boston Red Sox 6 3b 6-3 215 L R 1991-04-20 Lake Charles,LA MLB 2014-2015 2011-2017
2010-  4- 143-BOS
75 Mookie Betts rf Boston Red Sox 7 rf 5-9 180 R R 1992-10-07 Brentwood,TN MLB 2014-2023 2011-2023
2011-  5- 172-BOS
rank player name pos prospect Team tm rk pos ht wt ba th Born place hilvl mlb years stat years draft info
76 Alen Hanson 2b Pittsburgh Pirates 6 2b 5-11 152 B R 1992-10-22 La Romana,DR MLB 2016-2019 2010-2021
2009-    UDFA-PIT
77 Lance McCullers p Houston Astros 5 p 6-1 202 L R 1993-10-02 Tampa,FL MLB 2015-2022 2012-2022
2012-  1-  41-HOU
78 JP Crawford ss Philadelphia Phillies 3 ss 6-2 199 L R 1995-01-11 Lakewood,CA MLB 2017-2023 2013-2023
2013-  1-  16-PHI
79 Jake Marisnick cf-lf Miami Marlins 3 cf-lf 6-4 220 R R 1991-03-30 Riverside,CA MLB 2013-2023 2010-2023
2009-  3- 104-TOR
80 Hunter Renfroe rf San Diego Padres 4 rf 6-1 230 R R 1992-01-28 Jackson,MS MLB 2016-2023 2011-2023
2013-  1-  13-SDN
81 Reese McGuire c Pittsburgh Pirates 8 c 6-0 215 L R 1995-03-02 Covington,WA MLB 2018-2023 2013-2023
2013-  1-  14-PIT
82 Jonathan Singleton 1b Houston Astros 7 1b 6-2 215 L L 1991-09-18 Lakewood,CA MLB 2014-2015 2009-2023
2009-  8- 257-PHI
83 Trevor Bauer p Cleveland Indians 3 p 6-1 205 R R 1991-01-17 North Hollywood,CA MLB 2012-2021 2009-2021
2011-  1-   3-ARI
84 Devon Travis 2b Detroit Tigers 2 2b 5-9 183 R R 1991-02-21 Wellington,FL MLB 2015-2018 2010-2018
2012- 13- 424-DET
85 DJ Peterson 3b Seattle Mariners 2 3b 6-1 205 R R 1991-12-31 Gilbert,AZ AAA -- 2011-2022
2013-  1-  12-SEA
86 Rosell Herrera ss Colorado Rockies 3 ss 6-3 180 B R 1992-10-16 Santo Domingo,DR MLB 2018-2019 2010-2019
2009-    UDFA-COL
87 Pierce Johnson p Chicago Cubs 6 p 6-2 202 R R 1991-05-10 Denver,CO MLB 2017-2023 2010-2023
2012-  1-  43-CHN
88 Allen Webster p Boston Red Sox 4 p 6-2 165 R R 1990-02-10 Madison,NC MLB 2013-2019 2008-2019
2008- 18- 547-LAN
89 Trey Ball p Boston Red Sox 10 p 6-5 175 L L 1994-06-27 New Castle,IN AA -- 2013-2019
2013-  1-   7-BOS
90 Jorge Bonifacio rf-cf Kansas City Royals 4 rf-cf 6-1 220 R R 1993-06-04 Santo Domingo,DR MLB 2017-2021 2010-2023
2019-    UDFA-KCA
91 Marcus Semien 2b Chicago White Sox 5 2b 6-0 195 R R 1990-09-17 El Cerrito,CA MLB 2013-2023 2009-2023
2011-  6- 201-CHA
92 Dominic Smith 1b-dh New York Mets 4 1b-dh 6-0 239 L L 1995-06-15 Los Angeles,CA MLB 2017-2023 2013-2023
2013-  1-  11-NYN
93 Taylor Lindsey 2b Los Angeles Angels 1 2b 6-0 195 L R 1991-12-02 Scottsdale,AZ AAA -- 2010-2016
2010-  1-  37-ANA
94 David Dahl rf Colorado Rockies 6 rf 6-2 197 L R 1994-04-01 Birmingham,AL MLB 2016-2023 2012-2023
2012-  1-  10-COL
95 Zach Lee p Los Angeles Dodgers 4 p 6-3 195 R R 1991-09-13 McKinney,TX MLB 2015-2017 2011-2022
2010-  1-  28-LAN
96 Jimmy Nelson p Milwaukee Brewers 1 p 6-6 250 R R 1989-06-05 Klamath Falls,OR MLB 2013-2021 2008-2023
2010-  2-  64-MIL
97 Nick Williams rf-lf Texas Rangers 4 rf-lf 6-3 195 L L 1993-09-08 Galveston,TX MLB 2017-2021 2012-2022
2012-  2-  93-TEX
98 Michael Choice of Texas Rangers 3 of 6-0 190 R R 1989-11-10 Mansfield,TX MLB 2013-2015 2008-2021
2010-  1-  10-OAK
99 James Paxton p Seattle Mariners 3 p 6-4 227 L L 1988-11-06 Richmond,BC MLB 2013-2023 2007-2023
2010-  4- 132-SEA
100 Arismendy Alcantara ss-2b Chicago Cubs 7 ss-2b 5-10 160 B R 1991-10-29 Santo Domingo,DR MLB 2014-2017 2010-2022
2008-    UDFA-CHN
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