2025 Fantasy Baseball Top 100 Prospects – October Update

  • By Anthony Kates

    Last Updated on October 2, 2025 4:40 am by Anthony Kates | Published: October 2, 2025

    It’s been a long time since June. The 2025 MLB First Year Player Draft happened. The trade deadline happened. The Astros and Mets collapsed and missed the playoffs. The Tigers collapsed and lost the division. Cal Raleigh hit 60 home runs. And I didn’t update my Fantasy Baseball Top 100 Prospects list.

    Until now.

    This list is a NON-DEBUTED prospects list, so anyone who has already appeared in the big leagues will not be on this list. That means we had a ton of turnover due to graduates between June and the end of the season:

    Roman Anthony, Samuel Basallo, Bubba Chandler, Chase Burns, Bryce Eldridge, Jacob Misiorowski, Carson Williams, Jonah Tong, Harry Ford, CJ Kayfus, Trey Yesavage, Kyle Teel, Brady House, Sal Stewart, Christian Moore, Cam Schlittler, Payton Tolle

    That’s 17 new spots just for graduates. Plus, an additional 18 for players who performed poorly based on their age at a level, they repeated a level and didn’t get better or because maybe I bought in on a small sample size and, after a larger sample, corrected my mistake.

    Each of the top 50 prospects on my list has a little analysis or opinion, but the bottom 50 do not. The value between my 75th and my 100th prospect is minimal, so all of the players in-between those spots can move around pretty easily.

    If you want to talk prospects, dynasty leagues or fantasy baseball in general, I am on Twitter and Bluesky.

    RankNameTeamPositionLevelChange
    1 Kevin McGonigleDetroit SS/2B AA +4
    1A to Konnor Griffin's 1B, has probably the best hit tool in the minor leagues. Complete package offensively, with improving power and elite swing decisions. Had a 162 wRC+ at Double-A in spite of a .230 BABIP.
    2 Konnor GriffinPittsburgh SS AA +19
    Has the best power-speed combo in the minor leagues, with legitimate 40+/40+ upside. Ultimate ceiling will be determined by the amount of contact he is able to make at higher levels.
    3 Leo De VriesAthletics SS AA +0
    Switch hitting, power hitter with a great eye. Was one the youngest players in Double-A, performing better after he was traded from the Padres to the Athletics. Doesn't have the complete package of the two above him, but the ceiling is still that of a star.
    4 Jesus MadeMilwaukee OF AA +0
    Made was the youngest player in High-A and Double-A last year and followed up his elite DSL debut with a wonderful season in Low-A and High-A. Plus-power, elite hit tool, above average speed and might be the best defender of the big four. Might be the #1 prospect come mid-season 2026.
    5 Sebastian WalcottTexas SS AA +1
    Walcott acquitted himself well over a full season of Double-A at 19 years old. Like most young, elite power hitters, he struggles to lift the ball at the moment, but has demonstrated elite exit velocities and hit a few moonshots, showing off his tremendous upside. Fangraphs has called him the next Fernando Tatis Jr. and I cannot disagree with the comparison. Much like Tatis, he might be better suited to moving off of SS as well.
    6 Max ClarkDetroit OF AA +5
    Elite leadoff traits: plus hit tool, plus-plus speed, insane on-base abilities. Walked more than he struck out in High-A this year, had a walk rate just 2.4 points lower than his strikeout rate at Double-A. Leaned into more power this year, might have 20 homers at his peak with 40+ steals.
    7 JJ WetherholtSt. Louis SS AAA +6
    Looked ready for the big leagues after 221 plate appearances in Triple-A. Most likely destined for a move to 2B with Masyn Winn manning shortstop for the big league club and could make the club out of spring training. Elite hit tool, above-average speed and power, great eye at the plate, real five-tool talent.
    8 Colt EmersonSeattle SS AAA +9
    Above average hit tool, power and speed. Leaned more into his power this year compared to his first two pro seasons and was somehow better as he moved up levels. Most likely starts 2026 season in Triple-A, but could win a spot on the roster out of spring training.
    9 Jose De PaulaLos Angeles (N) OF AA +6
    The current best of a trio of highly talented OF in the Dodgers system, De Paula has been compared to Yordan Alvarez as a sweet swinging, power hitting lefty who plays an average at best left field. Power is his calling card, though his hit tool may be better than originally thought. Will need to lift the ball more to get to all of his tantalizing power.
    10 Luis PenaMilwaukee SS A+ +6
    Had a great time at Low-A, stealing bases at an elite rate, with one of the lowest strikeout rates in all of baseball. High-A humbled Pena a bit, but didn't slow the hype train down. Will form an elite offensive duo with Made up the middle in the future.
    11 Thomas WhiteMiami SP AAA +61
    I'm the high man on the totem pole when it comes to White, but his elite fastball and plus-slider with a better than advertised changeup is too much to pass up on. He does struggle with control, as evidenced by his high walk rates, but he was also 20 all year as he pitched at three levels and ended the year at Triple-A. The next elite Marlins arm (but not the only one on my list).
    12 Ethan HollidayColorado SS A UR
    According to his big brother Jackson, he's the more talented son of Matt. We may not know if that is true for sometime, but what we do know is that he has more power than his brother, with near plus-plus power and ended up with the right organization to use it. He's a fine SS now but will probably have to move to 3B as he matures physically.
    13 Zyhir HopeLos Angeles (N) OF AA +13
    The second of the highly talented Dodgers OF trio, Hope exploded onto the prospect radar last year after he was traded from the Cubs to the Dodgers and had an exciting 54 game run for the Dodgers Low-A affiliate. Plus-power, plus-speed, with a worse hit tool than De Paula, but has the arm to stick in right field.
    14 Travis BazzanaCleveland 2B AAA -5
    Bazzana has a solid offensive game, with a decent hit tool, above-average power and elite speed, but no real defensive home. He's an average defender but his bat will keep him in the lineup and on the field. I believe he will start the 2026 season on the big league roster.
    15 Eli WillitsNationals SS A UR
    The reigning #1 pick, Willits has a lead off offensive build, with a plus-hit tool and plus-speed, with just enough power to hit double-digit home runs. Has the talent to stick at SS or man CF.
    16 Carson BengeNew York (N) OF AAA +65
    The Mets 2024 first round pick, Benge flew through three levels in 2025, ending the year with an underwhelming, small sample at Triple-A, after having laid waste to High-A and Double-A pitching. His time at Triple-A in 2026 should be short, with the Mets needing an offensive injection in CF.
    17 Eduardo QuinteroLos Angeles (N) OF A+ +26
    OF #3 in the Dodgers organization, but #1 in my heart, Quintero has the most complete package of the big three in the system, with just a lower power ceiling then either of Hope or De Paula, though he has tapped into his power earlier and easier than either of the other two have so far. Makes elite contact, rarely swings and misses, can play and stick in CF and might have a few 30/60 seasons at his peak.
    18 Liam DoyleSt. Louis SP AA UR
    Elite, plus-plus fastball with three above average secondaries, Doyle led D-1 in strikeout rate and was named the SEC Pitcher of the year. He has some command issues and needs to work on locating his slider better, but the upside is sky high.
    19 Jett WilliamsNew York (N) SS AAA +8
    Williams is the spiritual successor to Jose Altuve, a short of stature middle infielder with 30+ homer power and plus-speed. He makes plenty of contact, doesn't chase a ton and has decent swinging strike rates, so he should be able to keep a solid strikeout rate while walking plenty.
    20 Noah SchultzChicago (A) SP AAA -6
    Schultz's best pitch is an elite slider that has incredible horizontal movement and sits in the low 80's, though he does have a mid-90's fastball that he can blow by hitters when he gets it over the plate. He somehow got worse his second time through Double-A and will need his non-slider pitchers to catch up to his slider or he may be destined for the pen. I am still high on Schultz, but 2026 will be a prove it year for the big lefty.
    21 Walker JenkinsMinnesota OF AAA +11
    Imagine this: an elite defensive CF with plus power, plus speed and an above average hit tool that struggles to stay healthy. No, not Byron Buxton, but Jenkins, who has played in just 166 games the past two seasons. When healthy, though, he has been beyond productive, posting a wRC+ of 140 or higher at Low-A, High-A and Double-A. A clean bill of health and few months at Triple-A next year could earn him a call up to the big league team at just 21 years old.
    22 Ryan SloanSeattle SP A+ +47
    My favorite prospect pitcher, Sloan fits the mold of a Mariners pitcher perfectly: strikeout a batter per inning, rarely walk anyone, minimize home runs, stand 6'2" or taller and throw from the right side. I wouldn't be surprised if he pitches at three levels in 2026.
    23 Lazaro MontesSeattle OF AA -11
    Unquestioned plus-plus power, but Montes strikes out and whiffs too much already and is a poor defender. His best position will be as a DH and, if he cannot improve his swing-and-miss and contact rates, it may be as a strong side platoon play.
    24 Emmanuel RodriguezMinnesota OF AAA -9
    Injuries have limited Rodriguez the last few years, but he is a weird Three True Outcomes guy who also plays great defense and can still 30 bases in a season. The ceiling is limited by his ability to make enough contact to play everyday.
    25 Andrew PainterPhiladelphia SP AAA -18
    Not exactly the year the Phillies were hoping Painter would have after missing two years with Tommy John and the ensuing recovery, but maybe it should have been expected. Home runs were a major problem and he struggled with his control, but still flashed plenty of potential. How he responds in 2026 will determine whether I should have ranked him much higher or if I didn't drop him low enough. He still has the talent to be a top of the rotation producer, but the ceiling has definitely dropped some.
    26 Aidan MillerPhiladelphia SS AAA +10
    Plus-power, above-average speed, decent hit tool and smart swing decisions, but just an average defender. He makes tons of contact, doesn't chase and has a low swinging strike rate, should get on base plenty and will tap into more power as he elevates the ball more.
    27 Franklin AriasBoston 2B/SS AA +22
    Arias is a prototypical middle-infielder who should get on base plenty, rarely strikeout, hit 15 or so homers per year and steal a decent amount of bases. He should be locked in as a SS going forward with a chance at a 2026 cup of coffee.
    28 Josue BricenoDetroit C AA +18
    Briceno has a solid hit tool, plus-power and a decent eye at the plate who has improved behind the plate. After a tremendous time at High-A, he struggled after being promoted to Double-A, but still showed off his power and ability to take a walk. Already elevates the ball well and makes plenty of contact, demonstrating a rather safe offensive floor.
    29 Bryce RainerDetroit SS A +22
    Rainer's first professional season was cut short due to a dislocated shoulder, but he demonstrated all the tools of a well rounded hitter with decent SS play. He should be healthy and ready for the beginning of the minor league season next year and if he can build on an already solid showing should see multiple levels throughout the year.
    30 Kade AndersonSeattle SP RK UR
    Anderson was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Men's College World Series this year and led all of D-1 with 180 strikeouts over 119 innings. He has an elite fastball with three above-average secondaries and decent control. The Mariners held off on having him make his professional debut this year, but I would not be surprised at all if they have him start 2026 in High-A to see if he can compete right away.
    31 Chase DeLauterCleveland OF AAA -18
    If DeLauter could stay healthy for just one six month stretch, we could really see what kind of hitter he is going to be. As it is, he has plus-power, an above average hit tool, average speed and is decent defender. He makes plenty of contact, has little swing-and-miss, doesn't chase a ton and has done a fairly good job of elevating the ball. (UPDATE: He made his big league debut in Game 2 of the Guardians Wil Card Series with the Tigers, but he will remain eligible for my list since he didn't play in the bigs during the regular season. My list, my rules.)
    32 Justin CrawfordPhiladelphia OF AAA +6
    Crawford has lead off man written all over him, with real plus-plus speed, an above average hit tool, a great eye at the plate and great contact rates. Much like his father, he might develop into a guy who can hit 14 to 18 home runs as he matures into his body and hits his prime, but he should be a contributor from Day 1 at the big league level and could start the 2026 season as the Phillies everyday CF.
    33 Arjun NimmalaToronto SS A+ -15
    Nimmala has plus-power, an average hit tool and average speed, with some real contact questions and some swing-and-miss in his profile. He should be able to stick at SS even as he grows, but he needs to make some serious adjustments his second time through High-A next year or he will fall even further down the list. Power hitting SS who cannot make a ton of contact are not impact players.
    34 Seth Hernadez Pittsburgh SP RK UR
    Hernandez has an elite, mid-90s fastball, a plus-changeup, a solid curveball and a work-in-progress slider. He was the best prep arm in the 2025 draft and the Pirates held him out of pitching after the draft. Will probably start 2026 in Low-A, but could be a fast mover, especially if he maintains his elite control.
    35 Rainiel RodriguezSt. Louis C A+ +25
    Had a breakout year in the DSL in 2024, followed it up with an elite showing at both the complex level and Low-A. Showed much better contact ability in Low-A while maintaining his power stroke and minimizing strikeouts. Will stick behind the plate, unlike Ivan Herrera.
    36 Braden MontgomeryChicago (A) OF AA +9
    Montgomery has plus-power, but a barely average hit tool, average speed and some real swing-and-miss problems. Struggled with contact issues in High-A and Double-A, depending on high BABIPs to produce decent batting averages. A high variance prospect who could end up as a platoon outfielder if he cannot reign in his strikeouts.
    37 Robby SnellingMiami SP AAA UR
    Snelling has looked like the elite pitching prospect that he was when he was drafted since being traded to Miami at last year's trade deadline. He has 214 strikeouts over 178 innings in Double-A and Triple-A in the Marlins org, with a walk rate under 2.60 BB/9 and has allowed just 13 home runs in that time frame. I might be the highest on Snelling, but I think he is very close to White and will be up in Miami next year.
    38 Jamie ArnoldAthletics SP RK UR
    Arnold has two plus pitches (fastball, slider) and an above average changeup, with solid control. His funky delivery has been compared to Chris Sale and he had a nearly 6:1 K:BB ratio as a junior at FSU. The Athletics love to move their top prospects through the system quickly and he could have a Chase Burns-esque run to the major leagues next season is he pitches as well as he did in college.
    39 George Lombard Jr.New York (A) SS AA +24
    I haven't bought in on Lombard as much as others have. I would like to see more contact, more elevation and less strikeouts before I buy into the "next great Yankees shortstop" hype. Right now I see Anthony Volpe 2.0, just with less power and more walks.
    40 Jonny FarmeloSeattle OF A+ +0
    Farmelo tore his ACL partway through his first pro season last year and didn't make his return to the field until August of this year, showing off more power in his 29 game High-A sample than he had in Low-A the year before. He has plus-power and hopefully still plus-plus speed with an average hit tool and a solid OF glove. 2026 will go a long way towards showing us just how high his ceiling can be.
    41 Alfredo DunoCincinnati C A +58
    Duno had a heck of a first full year of pro ball (he broke a rib last year and played in just 32 games), showing off plenty of power, a great eye at the plate (95:91 BB:K) and better contact. He is the best C in the Reds minor league system and should succeed Tyler Stephenson behind the plate in two years or so.
    42 Jefferson RojasChicago (A) SS AA UR
    Rojas had a heck of a second spin through High-A this year, boosting his wRC+ by 57 points and hitting five more home runs in 120 fewer plate appearances. He has an above average hit tool and power with average speed. He makes plenty of contact and elevates the ball well. He might be more of a 2B than SS.
    43 Jojo Parker Toronto SS RK UR
    Parker was the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year this past year. He has an above average hit tool, enough power to hit 20-25 home runs and a solid bit of speed. Though he will get a chance to play SS, he will probably move off of the position to second or third as he matures. If he can out hit Nimmala, he can beat him to the big leagues and anchor the position at higher levels.
    44 Travis SykoraWashington SP AA -16
    If it wasn't for his elbow injury, Sykora probably ends the year as the best arm in the minor leagues. He was so electric in six High-A starts that the Nationals bumped him up to Double-A after just 29.2 innings. He struck out 46.7% of batters across four levels and had just a 10.1% walk rate, while allowing no home runs over 45.1 innings.
    45 Aiva ArquetteMiami SS A+ UR
    Arquette was the best college position player in the 2025 draft after hitting 19 home runs and posting a 1.115 OPS his junior year at Oregon State. He's got plenty of pop and room to add a bit more muscle with speed to burn and should stay at the position. He could hit multiple levels in 2026 and fly up prospect lists.
    46 Theo GillenTampa Bay OF A +5
    Gillen has above-average tools across the board, with a plus-hit tool, plus-speed and enough power to hit 20-25 home runs. He was a shortstop in high school but the Rays moved him to the outfield after drafting him and believe his natural athleticism will translate well to centerfield.
    47 Charlie CondonColorado OF AA -6
    His college performance feels like it happened 10 years ago. The power is still plus-plus and still real, but he strikes out a lot, has contact problems and has a lot of swing-and-miss in his bat. If he can recover the contact ability and plate coverage he had in college, the floor becomes a bit safer. If not, he's more of a Three True Outcomes guy than anything else.
    48 Cooper PrattMilwaukee SS AA -6
    The third piece of the Brewers impressive collection of minor league shortstops, Pratt might have the safest floor, but also the lowest ceiling compared to Baez and Made. He makes a lot of contact, doesn't swing-and-miss much and has a great eye at the plate. Might only have teens power, but has an impressive glove and should be able to stay at SS, at least until Made pushes him off to 3B.
    49 Michael ArroyoSeattle 2B AA +6
    On-base machine with plenty of power and some speed, but no real defensive home. Arroyo makes plenty of contact, elevates the ball well and makes smart swing decisions. Will see time at 2B before ultimately settling in as a full time DH.
    50 Eduardo TaitMinnesota C A+ UR
    Power hitting C acquired in the Jhoan Duran trade. Has a lot of swing-and-miss in the profile, with low walk rates but solid contact rates. Has a knack for elevating the ball, but will need to work on his swing decisions to fully unlock his offensive upside.
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    October 2, 2025, 4:40 am