Baseball America Staff Reveals Their 2025 Prospect Rankings
Here’s how members of the Baseball America staff lined up their 2025 MLB Prospects rankings for our Top 100 list.
Why Chase Dollander Is Primed For Success At Coors Field
Armed with a unique fastball and the most talent of any Rockies pitching prospect to date, Chase Dollander has what it takes to succeed in Colorado.
Who Could Rank No. 1 In 2026?
It’s never too early to start thinking about the 2026 Top 100 Prospects. Here are several players who could end up ranking No. 1.
2025 Top 100 Prospects
The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects rankings are our 36th edition of our flagship prospect ranking. We view this ranking as the culmination of all…
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Shinnosuke Ogasawara is Washington’s first signing of a player out of Asia in team history.
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The White Sox have two of MLB’s best lefthanded pitching prospects. GM Chris Getz suggested Friday both could move quickly in 2025.
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Future Projection: Buying & Selling Prospects In The 2025 Top 100
On this week’s Future Projection, Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo lead a deep dive on the 2025 Top 100 prospects list.
Draft Podcast: Drafting Tools To Create The Best High School Hitters & Pitchers
On this week’s Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo & Peter Flaherty play ‘build-a-player’ by drafting the best tools possible from the 2025 prep class.
Chicago Cubs Farm System Deep Dive
Geoff Pontes and J.J. Cooper take an in-depth look at the Chicago Cubs farm system entering the 2025 season.
10 College Baseball Teams Who Could Return To The 2025 NCAA Tournament
Jacob Rudner takes a look at last year’s NCAA Tournament near misses to see who might be poised for a postseason return in 2025.
Building A Lineup Of MLB’s Best Positions Players 25 Or Younger
MLB stars continue to trend younger. Here’s a full lineup of the sports brightest young stars, which required some tough decisions.
8 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Players To Fade For 2025
Geoff Pontes & Dylan White give their list of 8 fantasy baseball players to avoid for dynasty managers heading into the 2025 season.
Tennessee Anticipates AJ Russell Will Return For Second Half Of 2025 Season
Tennessee righthander AJ Russell has one of the most dynamic fastballs in the 2025 MLB Draft class when healthy.
These Are The Best Pitches In The 2025 Top 100 Prospects
Diving into pitch metrics to identify the best pitches among prospects ranked in the preseason 2025 Top 100.
Top 100 MLB Prospects Breakouts & Risers
J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Carlos Collazo are back with part two of their podcast breaking down the Top 100 prospect rankings.
Top 100 MLB Prospects According To Hit+ & Stuff+ Scores
Dylan White presents all available Hit+ and Stuff+ scores for prospects ranking in Baseball America’s latest Top 100 for 2025.
15 MLB Prospects Who Could Crack The 2026 Top 100
Here are 15 players who could crack the 2026 Top 100 Prospects next year if they improve certain elements of their game this season.
16 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Players To Target For 2025
Geoff Pontes & Dylan White run down 16 players they’re targeting in dynasty fantasy baseball leagues heading into 2025.
Didier Fuentes Emerges As Young Braves Power Arm
The Braves have been major players in Colombia since signing Julio Teheran in 2007. Now, Didier Fuentes has emerged as a promising arm from that country.
Cardinals Make Overdue Changes To Minor League Infrastructure
As the Cardinals tear down their major league roster, they are building up their minor league operation, with an eye toward sustaining a consistent future winner under Chaim Bloom.
Breaking Down The 2025 Top 100 Prospects Rankings
J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Carlos Collazo hop on the Baseball America Podcast to discuss the all-new Top 100 Prospects rankings for 2025.
2025 Prospect Essentials
2025 Top 100 Prospects
The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects rankings are our 36th edition of our flagship prospect ranking. We view this ranking as the culmination of all…
Here’s Every Prospect Who Received A 2025 Top 100 Vote
The Rays, Tigers, Dodgers and Mariners lead the way with prospects who received at least one vote for our 2025 Top 100 Prospects.
10 Players Primed To Rise In Our 2025 Top 100 MLB Prospects Ranking
These 10 Top 100 risers are all primed to surge up our list and assert themselves among the sport’s very best prospects.
2025 MLB Top Prospects For Every Team
Ranking the Top 10 MLB prospects in every organization, complete with full scouting reports, tool grades & more for 300 players.
MLB Breakout Prospects To Watch In 2025 For Every Team
Baseball America presents breakout prospects to watch in 2025 for all 30 MLB organizations, complete with scouting reports, grades and more.
Top MLB Prospects At Every Position Entering 2025
Presenting Baseball America’s prospect rankings for every position heading into the 2025 season.
Roki Sasaki Picks The Dodgers
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MLB talent evaluators dish on how Roki Sasaki compared to when they evaluated Shohei Ohtani.
Roki Sasaki Could Earn Dodgers Extra MLB Draft Pick
Because he does not meet the “foreign professional” standards, Roki Sasaki is eligible for the Prospect Performance Incentive (PPI).
Roki Sasaki Chaos Has Already Begun In Advance Of International Signing Day
The ripple effects of Roki Sasaki’s long-awaited signing only figure to grow as Jan. 15 looms over the international baseball scene.
Scouting Reports For Roki Sasaki, Top NPB & KBO Players To Know For 2025
With Roki Sasaki and Hyeseong Kim posted to MLB, we’re presenting updated scouting reports for notable NPB & KBO players heading into 2025.
Roki Sasaki Pitch Data: How Will His Arsenal Translate To MLB?
Roki Sasaki has outstanding power and immense upside, but there are some minor areas of concern to keep an eye on as well.
International Signing Day 2025
2025 MLB International Signings Tracker
International signing day is officially here, and Ben Badler is tracking every signing from the start of the 2025 signing period.
Scouting Reports On 2025 International Classes For All 30 Teams
Baseball America’s Ben Badler provides detailed scouting report on the international prospect hauls for all 30 clubs heading into 2025.
5 Teams With Exciting International Signing Classes For 2025
Ben Badler combs through the 2025 international signing class to highlight five teams whose prospect hauls stand out.
2025 MLB International Prospects: Top 100 Bonus Board
Baseball America’s latest international prospects bonus board expands to 100 players in advance of the signing period beginning on Jan. 15.
Mets Sign Elian Peña To $5 Million Bonus To Open 2025 International Signing Period
One of the most impressive players in the international market this year, Elian Peńa adds a promising young shortstop to the Mets’ system.
Andrew Salas Signs With Marlins For $3.7 Million In 2025 International Signing Period
The younger brother of Ethan Salas, Andrew Salas is a strong SS with smooth movements in the field and excellent zone awareness at the plate.
Roki Sasaki Chaos Has Already Begun In Advance Of International Signing Day
The ripple effects of Roki Sasaki’s long-awaited signing only figure to grow as Jan. 15 looms over the international baseball scene.
Updated Top 10 Prospects For 2025
Texas Rangers 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Texas Rangers system, headlined by righthander Kumar Rocker.
Seattle Mariners 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Seattle Mariners system, headlined by infielder Colt Emerson.
Houston Astros 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Houston Astros system, headlined by outfielder Jacob Melton.
Los Angeles Angels 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Los Angeles Angels system, headlined by righthander Caden Dana.
Athletics 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Athletics system, headlined by first baseman Nick Kurtz.
Minnesota Twins 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Minnesota Twins system, headlined by outfielder Walker Jenkins.
Kansas City Royals 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Kansas City Royals system, headlined by first baseman Jac Caglianone.
Cleveland Guardians 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Cleveland Guardians system, headlined by second baseman Travis Bazzana.
Detroit Tigers 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Detroit Tigers system, headlined by righthander Jackson Jobe.
Chicago White Sox 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Chicago White Sox system, headlined by lefthander Noah Schultz.
Toronto Blue Jays 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays system, headlined by lefthander Ricky Tiedemann.
New York Yankees 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the New York Yankees system, headlined by outfielder Jasson Dominguez.
Tampa Bay Rays 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system, headlined by shortstop Carson Williams.
Baltimore Orioles 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Baltimore Orioles system, headlined by catcher Samuel Basallo.
Boston Red Sox 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Boston Red Sox system, headlined by outfielder Roman Anthony.
San Francisco Giants 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the San Francisco Giants system, headlined by first baseman Bryce Eldridge.
Arizona Diamondbacks 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks system, headlined by shortstop Jordan Lawlar.
Los Angeles Dodgers 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Los Angeles Dodgers system, headlined by C/OF Dalton Rushing.
Our 2025 Books Are Here!
Preorder and save today on Baseball America’s 2025 book bundle, which includes the 2025 Prospect Handbook.
Baseball Cards & Collectibles To Know
Paul Skenes Topps Rookie MLB Debut Patch Pulled By 11-Year-Old In California
Auction sites have said that the Paul Skenes Debut Patch could fetch in the high six figures or even more than a million dollars at auction.
2025 Topps Series 1 Checklist: MLB Rookies, Prospect Cards We’re Hunting
Matt Pajak runs through the upcoming Topps Series 1 release to highlight new features and cards he’ll be on the hunt for in 2025.
2024 Bowman’s Best Checklist: MLB Rookies, Prospect Cards We’re Hunting
With the unveiling of the Bowman’s Best checklist, Matt Pajak is back to break down the upcoming release’s top chases and most exciting cards.
The 2025 Topps Baseball Card Design Is Here (And Reviews Are Mixed)
The 2025 card design features white borders, team names shifted to the left and a baseball diamond icon to indicate the player’s position.
Rankings
2025 Top 100 Prospects
The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects rankings are our 36th edition of our flagship prospect ranking. We view this ranking as the culmination of all…
2025 College Top 100 Draft Prospects
With the class of 2022 now on college campuses around the country, Baseball America presents its final 2022 recruiting class rankings, with Louisiana State topping the list.
2025 High School Top 100 Draft Prospects
With the summer circuit getting started, here’s our June update of the top 100 players in the 2024 high school class with scouting reports and college commitments for each player.
2025 Top MLB Draft Prospects
In the wake of the summer circuit wrapping up, we’re folding in new information about the 2025 class and updating our top 100 prospects list.…
2026 Top High School Draft Prospects
Today we’re updating our 2023 high school player rankings to align with our recently updated and expanded top 400 draft rankings.
Latest College Baseball Coverage
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Jacob Rudner takes a look at last year’s NCAA Tournament near misses to see who might be poised for a postseason return in 2025.
Tennessee Anticipates AJ Russell Will Return For Second Half Of 2025 Season
Tennessee righthander AJ Russell has one of the most dynamic fastballs in the 2025 MLB Draft class when healthy.
Why College Baseball Coaches Are Pursuing Older Rosters In Search Of Increased Production
Jacob Rudner spoke with a number of Division I college baseball coaches to help explain while rosters are trending older in search of on-field sucess.
2-Sport College Athletes Facing New Challenges In Transfer Portal Era
As the demands on college athletes continue to grow, it’s clear that balancing two sports remains one of the rarer feats in collegiate athletics.
MLB Draft Prospects: Comparing Fastball Quality Of Top 2025 College Pitchers
Carlos Collazo combs the data to highlight college pitchers with intriguing fastballs in the 2025 MLB Draft class.
Win Your Dynasty League
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Geoff Pontes & Dylan White give their list of 8 fantasy baseball players to avoid for dynasty managers heading into the 2025 season.
16 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Players To Target For 2025
Geoff Pontes & Dylan White run down 16 players they’re targeting in dynasty fantasy baseball leagues heading into 2025.
16 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Sleepers To Target For 2025
Geoff Pontes & Dylan White provide a list of 16 essential fantasy baseball sleepers for dynasty managers to target heading into 2025.
2025 Draft: Top Prospects, Rankings & More
2025 MLB Draft Rankings: 200 Prospects To Know
Our updated 2025 MLB Draft rankings feature 200 new scouting reports on prospects to know as the summer circuit rolls on.
2025 Top MLB Draft Prospects
In the wake of the summer circuit wrapping up, we’re folding in new information about the 2025 class and updating our top 100 prospects list.…
2025 MLB Mock Draft: ‘Way Too Early’ Top 10 Picks For Next Year
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Best Tools In The 2025 MLB Draft High School Class
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Ethan Holliday Carves Path To 2025 MLB Draft Amid Great Expectations
The top 2025 prep prospect, Ethan Holliday leans on his family and skill set to navigate the heightened expectations.
Draft Podcast: Breaking Down Our 2025 Rankings Update & Jace LaViolette vs. Ethan Holliday
Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty hop on the podcast to discuss our latest 2025 rankings, Jace LaViolette vs. Ethan Holliday and lots more!
2024 High School Baseball Showcase All-Stars
We break down the top-performing high school all-stars from this year’s showcase circuit, including the East Coast Pro & Area Code Games.
42 Standout Prospects From The 2024 East Coast Pro Showcase
New scouting reports on more than 40 high school baseball prospects in the 2025 and 2026 MLB Draft classes.
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Jace LaViolette, Gavin Grahovac To Return To Texas A&M In 2025
Gavin Grahovac and Jace LavIolette’s time in the transfer portal was short.
Top 50 High Schoolers To Reach Campus From 2024 MLB Draft Class
The top 50 high school baseball players who either didn’t get picked in this year’s 2024 MLB Draft class or opted not to sign.
Draft Podcast: The Rise Of Alejandro Rosario & Top College Hitters In The 2025 Class
Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty discuss Alejandro Rosario’s rise as a prospect on the podcast, plus names to know for the 2025 draft.
Draft Podcast: Learning Lessons From Previous Drafts & Impact 2025 Arms To Know
Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty discuss Rhett Lowder’s MLB debut on the podcast, plus lasting draft lessons learned & lots more.
Marcelo Mayer Injury Concerns, Early 2025 Seth Hernandez Draft Buzz | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 22
Today’s Hot Sheet Show covers Marcelo Mayer’s latest injury, September callups and early 2025 MLB Draft buzz with Carlos Collazo.
LSU Signee William Schmidt Posts He’s Headed To School
Schmidt was one of the top prospects in the 2024 MLB Draft class and the top prep righty on the board.
Rays Draft Pick Tyler Bell Intends To Reach Campus At Kentucky
Tyler Bell, the No. 103 prospect in the 2024 MLB Draft pick, does not intend to sign with the Rays and will instead head to Kentucky.
Latest MLB Draft Coverage
Draft Podcast: Drafting Tools To Create The Best High School Hitters & Pitchers
On this week’s Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo & Peter Flaherty play ‘build-a-player’ by drafting the best tools possible from the 2025 prep class.
Draft Podcast: Drafting Tools To Create The Best College Hitters & Pitchers
On this week’s Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo & Peter Flaherty play ‘build-a-player’ by drafting the best tools possible from the 2025 class.
MLB Draft Prospects: Power, Contact & Chase Rates For Top 2025 College Hitters
Carlos Collazo combs the data to highlight some of the most well-rounded college hitters in the 2025 MLB Draft class.
Baseball America Essentials
2024 Top 100 Prospects
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MLB Top Prospects 2024
Our final in-season update includes new No. 1s in the Red Sox, Orioles and Nationals systems following high-profile graduations.
2024 MLB Farm System Midseason Talent Rankings
Our midseason organization talent rankings take stock of every system following the trade deadline and draft.
2024 College Baseball Transfer Portal Rankings
Baseball America’s Peter Flaherty ranks the top 100 transfers from the summer, headlined by a new Oregon State infielder.
2025 Top MLB Draft Prospects
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2025 FYPD Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Ranking the top 50 players available to dynasty managers entering 2025 first-year player drafts.
NCAA Transfer Rankings For 2025
2024 College Baseball Transfer Portal Rankings
Baseball America’s Peter Flaherty ranks the top 100 transfers from the summer, headlined by a new Oregon State infielder.
College Baseball Transfer Portal 2024 Winners And Losers
With the 2024 transfer cycle all but dying down, here are five winners and five losers in the portal.
2024 Cape Cod Baseball League Top 25 Prospects
We rank the Top 25 Prospects who played in the Cape Cod League this summer. It’s a list that is dominated by hitters.
2024 Team USA Collegiate National Team Top 10 Prospects
Ranking the 10 best prospects on the 2024 Team USA Collegiate National Team with an eye on the 2025 and 2026 drafts.
How College Baseball Scholarship Expansion Hurts Mid-Major Programs’ Chances At College World Series Success
J.J. Cooper delves into how the move from 11.7 to 34 scholarships has put smaller college baseball programs at a major disadvantage.
Baseball America's 2024 Award Winners
Sacramento River Cats: Baseball America’s 2024 Triple-A Freitas Award Winner
Key initiatives and facility upgrades make Sacramento a top minor league attraction and also a natural fit as the Athletics’ home in 2025.
Somerset Patriots: Baseball America’s 2024 Double-A Freitas Award Winner
From indy ball to affiliated, Somerset continues its tradition of excellence in fruitful partnership with the Yankees.
Columbia Fireflies: Baseball America’s 2024 Single-A Freitas Award Winner
The Columbia Fireflies light the way for a community redevelopment project that benefits an entire city.
Hartford Yard Goats GM Mike Abramson: Baseball America’s 2024 MiLB Executive Of The Year
The tireless dedication of Hartford GM Mike Abramson has made the Yard Goats one of the best tickets in the minor leagues.
Modesto Nuts Manager Zach Vincej: Baseball America’s 2024 MiLB Manager Of The Year
Zach Vincej has led Modesto to back-to-back California League championships with teams brimming with top Mariners talent.
Lake County Captains: Baseball America’s 2024 MiLB Team Of The Year
With the low-payroll Guardians relying on homegrown talent to fuel MLB success, the Lake County Captains provides optimism for the future.
Dodgers International Director Ismael Cruz: Baseball America’s 2024 Tony Gwynn Award Winner
In his four decades in the game, Dodgers international director Ismael Cruz has done things the right way and his legacy lives on.
Diamondbacks Executive Cory Hahn: Baseball America’s 2024 Trailblazer Of The Year
D-backs executive and former player Cory Hahn inspires those with spinal cord injuries to ‘accept failure, but never give up.’
Dave Roberts: Baseball America’s 2024 MLB Manager Of The Year
Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts has done things few managers have ever done. Now, after a second World Series, he’s finally getting his due.
Detroit Tigers Pitching Coach Chris Fetter: Baseball America’s 2024 MLB Coach Of The Year
Chris Fetter applied all the right touches to a Tigers pitching staff that clawed its way towards the top in a successful 2024 season.
Milwaukee Brewers GM Matt Arnold: Baseball America’s 2024 MLB Executive Of The Year
Signing top prospect Jackson Chourio to an $82 million extension proved to be a masterstroke for Brewers GM Matt Arnold.
San Diego Padres: Baseball America’s 2024 Organization Of The Year
Late Padres chairman Peter Seidler and head of baseball operations A.J. Preller helped redefine what is possible in small-market San Diego.
Paul Skenes: Baseball America’s 2024 Rookie Of The Year
Pirates ace Paul Skenes completed one of the most dominant seasons by a rookie starter in the past 30 years.
Aaron Judge: Baseball America’s 2024 Major League Player Of The Year
Aaron Judge completes a season for the ages—again.
Kristian Campbell: Baseball America’s 2024 Minor League Player Of The Year
Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell takes home the POY award after transforming his body, swing and future outlook in a single offseason.
Quinn Mathews: Baseball America’s 2024 Minor League Pitcher Of The Year
Cardinals lefthander Quinn Mathews takes home BA’s award for top MiLB pitcher after logging over 200 strikeouts this season.
2024 Baseball America MLB All-Rookie Team
From Paul Skenes’ historic debut to an impressive collection of first-year outfielders, the 2024 MLB All-Rookie team is an impressive one.
Kristian Campbell vs. Roman Anthony: Explaining The Difference Between MiLB Player of the Year and No. 1 Prospect
J.J. Cooper helps explain why Boston’s Kristian Campbell is BA’s Player of the Year pick over teammate & No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony.
Roman Anthony's Rise To No. 1 Prospect
Roman Anthony Is MLB’s New No. 1 Prospect
Roman Anthony is now the No. 1 prospect in baseball following Junior Caminero’s graduation from the Top 100.
How Top Red Sox Prospect Roman Anthony Shaped His Game To Become More Than Just An Elite Power Hitter
Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony explains how he’s worked to refine his all-around game and become more than just a slugger.
New Top 100, Roman Anthony’s Rise | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 23
This week’s Hot Sheet show wonders whether Chaim Bloom deserves more credit and then picks a rookie to build a team around.
Future Projection Episode 94: Roman Anthony & Red Sox Risers In Our New Top 100 Update
Ben Badler & Carlos Collazo discuss the impressive crop of Red Sox top prospects, risers & fallers, and more!
Roman Anthony’s Power Will Play | Double-A Best Tools
Roman Anthony overcame a slow start to become one of the top producers—and youngest players—in the Eastern League.
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Arizona Fall League 2024: Briceño Caps Historic Season With MVP, Triple Crown
Top 25 Prospects From The 2024 Arizona Fall League
Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson tops our list for the 25 top prospects from this year’s recently-completed Arizona Fall League.
10 Arizona Fall League Hitters With Standout Statcast Data
Statcast Standouts is back with a special Arizona Fall League edition to rank 10 hitters with exciting public data, including Jac Caglianone.
Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Record-Setting Josue Briceño Finishes With First Triple Crown In AFL History
Tigers first baseman Josue Briceño claims the top spot in the sixth and final AFL Hot Sheet after a record-setting season in the desert.
Arizona Fall League 2024: Salt River Wins Championship, Tigers’ Josue Briceño Takes Home League MVP Honors
The Rafters held on for a 3-2 win over Surprise, capping a season in which Tigers slugger Jose Briceño hit for the AFL’s first triple crown.
Top Rule 5-Eligible Performers From The Arizona Fall League
With the Arizona Fall League about to put a bow on 2024, Josh Norris surveys performances from Denzel Clarke, Caleb Durbin and more.
Top Performers From The Arizona Fall League 2024 Fall Stars Game
Dishing out superlatives to the top hitters, pitchers, defenders and baserunners from the 2024 Fall Stars Game.
2024 Fall Stars Game Rosters: Top 100 Prospects, Hitters & Pitchers To Watch
With the release of the 2024 Fall Stars Game rosters, Josh Norris breaks down the top prospects to watching, including six Top 100 players.
Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Angels’ Niko Kavadas Slugs His Way To Top Spot In Week 4
Niko Kavadas slugs three homers to take over the top spot in this week’s Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet, while a trio of Royals make a splash.
Arizona Fall League Prospects Chat (10/28/24)
There’s plenty of Arizona Fall League action to unpack in our chat this week. We’re answering your questions at 2 p.m. ET.
Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Can Anyone Slow Down Josue Briceño?
Tigers slugger Josue Briceño ranks atop the Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet once again and several Reds prospects perform well.
Arizona Fall League Prospects Chat (10/21/24)
Come chat with Baseball America about the latest Arizona Fall League prospect news! We’re answering weekly reader questions beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Tigers’ Josue Briceno Continues Power Surge In Week 2
Our latest Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet ranks the 10 hottest prospects over the past week, led by a Tigers prospect on a power surge.
5 Players Who Stood Out From The First Week Of The Arizona Fall League
Back from the desert, Geoff Pontes empties his notebook to share five players who stood out in week one of AFL action.
Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Top AFL Prospect Colt Emerson Gets Off To Fast Start
Our first Hot Sheet for the Arizona Fall League ranks the 10 hottest prospects over the past week, headlined by the AFL’s top-ranked player.
Arizona Fall League Prospects Chat (10/14/24)
Come chat with Baseball America about the latest Arizona Fall League prospect news! We’re answering weekly reader questions beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
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Future Projection: Buying & Selling Prospects In The 2025 Top 100
On this week’s Future Projection, Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo lead a deep dive on the 2025 Top 100 prospects list.
Draft Podcast: Drafting Tools To Create The Best High School Hitters & Pitchers
On this week’s Draft Podcast, Carlos Collazo & Peter Flaherty play ‘build-a-player’ by drafting the best tools possible from the 2025 prep class.
Chicago Cubs Farm System Deep Dive
Geoff Pontes and J.J. Cooper take an in-depth look at the Chicago Cubs farm system entering the 2025 season.
Top 100 MLB Prospects Breakouts & Risers
J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Carlos Collazo are back with part two of their podcast breaking down the Top 100 prospect rankings.
Breaking Down The 2025 Top 100 Prospects Rankings
J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Carlos Collazo hop on the Baseball America Podcast to discuss the all-new Top 100 Prospects rankings for 2025.
2024 International Reviews
2024 MLB International Reviews For All 30 Teams
Our International Reviews include scouting reports on top names to know and sleepers for each MLB organization.
New York Yankees 2024 International Review
Updated information and scouting reports on the New York Yankees’ 2024 international signing class.
Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 International Review
Updated information and scouting reports on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2024 international signing class.
Boston Red Sox 2024 International Review
Ceddanne Rafaela isn’t off to a great start as a rookie, but he has been a great find for Boston’s international scouting group, going from…
Atlanta Braves 2024 International Review
Updated information and scouting reports on the Atlanta Braves’ 2024 international signing class.
BA's College Players of the Year
Charlie Condon Named Baseball America’s 2024 College Baseball Player Of The Year
Few players are as accomplished in the batter’s box as Condon, and his team-first mentality elevated Georgia in 2024.
Paul Skenes Named Baseball America’s 2023 College Baseball Player Of The Year
Paul Skenes delivered an all-time performance in his first year at LSU, punctuating a championship season.
2022 College Player of the Year: Ivan Melendez
Ivan Melendez makes the most of his return to Texas by propelling the Longhorns to Omaha and boosting his draft stock.
2019 College Player of the Year: Adley Rutschman
Rutschman was the wire-to-wire favorite to win the award.
2018 College Player of the Year: Brady Singer
After an impressive junior year under considerable pressure, Florida ace Brady Singer was named Baseball America’s 2018 Player of the Year.
BA's High School Players Of The Year
Konnor Griffin Named Baseball America’s 2024 High School Player Of The Year
Mississippi two-way standout Konnor Griffin can do it all on the field, but his ability to handle the spotlight truly set him apart.
Max Clark Named Baseball America’s 2023 High School Player Of The Year
Max Clark earns high marks for his tools. Those who know him best are just as impressed with his commitment and work ethic.
2022 High School Player Of The Year: Jackson Holliday
Pursuit of hits record, scrutiny of scouts did not faze Stillwater’s Jackson Holliday, son of the program’s most famous baseball alum.
2021 High School Player Of The Year: Jackson Jobe
Whether hitting or pitching, Jackson Jobe does things on the field that few have seen.
2019 High School Player Of The Year: Bobby Witt Jr.
A humble teammate with an immeasurable work ethic, Royals draft pick Bobby Witt Jr. is our 2019 High School Player of the Year.
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Top 100 MLB Prospects Breakouts & Risers
J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Carlos Collazo are back with part two of their podcast breaking down the Top 100 prospect rankings.
Breaking Down The 2025 Top 100 Prospects Rankings
J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Carlos Collazo hop on the Baseball America Podcast to discuss the all-new Top 100 Prospects rankings for 2025.
Coby Mayo Joins; Comparing Roki Sasaki To Shohei Ohtani & Fresh Top 100 Preview | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 41
On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes and Scout Braun welcome Orioles prospect Coby Mayo.
Jac Caglianone Joins, College Baseball Changes & Grim Scouting Survey | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 40
On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we’re joined by Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone and discuss a slew of recent Baseball America articles.
Kyle Teel Joins, Grading Phillies’ Luzardo Trade & Ban The Shift In College Baseball? | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 39
On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we chat with White Sox prospect Kyle Teel and discuss a handful of college baseball topics.
We Discover Future Stars Before Anyone Else
Adley Rutschman Is The Best MLB Draft Prospect Since Bryce Harper
How a fateful offseason swing change built a foundation for one of the game’s best draft prospects in quite some time.
A Decade Of Bryce Harper: Where Baseball’s Most Hyped Prospect Stands 10 Years In
Once dubbed ‘Baseball’s Chosen One,’ Bryce Harper is quietly on a potential Hall Of Fame trajectory.
Julio Rodriguez’s Hitting Ability Puts Him Among Rare Company
Julio Rodriguez’s career minor league average ranks among the best of the past two decades, but just how impressive is it, and what does that mean?
2019 High School Player Of The Year: Bobby Witt Jr.
A humble teammate with an immeasurable work ethic, Royals draft pick Bobby Witt Jr. is our 2019 High School Player of the Year.
Juan Soto Rockets To Washington
After playing just eight games above A-ball, the 19-year-old outfielder is now the youngest player in the majors.
The Son Also Rises
Padres No. 1 prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. is one of the game’s top second-generation stars.
2017 Minor League Player Of The Year: Ronald Acuña Jr.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is Baseball America’s 2017 Minor League Player of the Year.
Shohei Ohtani Draws A Crowd At Padres Complex
A little piece of Japan—along with the country’s star attraction—has come to Arizona for the first two weeks of February. The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of…
Dodgers Sign Yordan Alvarez As Signing Period Closes
The Dodgers signed one more Cuban player as the signing period ended.
2015 Minor League Player Of The Year: Blake Snell
Design a breakout season for a pitcher, and it would look like Blake Snell’s 2015.
With One Small Switch, Mookie Betts Became A Star
Mookie Betts tweaked his hitting mechanics at the plate, allowing him to become an on-base machine with surprising power.
Christian Yelich Sees Power Surge
A smooth-swinging lefthanded batter—as well as the 23rd pick in the 2010 draft—Yelich popped 15 home runs for low Class A Greensboro last season.
2011 Minor League Player Of The Year Mike Trout
The story of how the Angels landed Mike Trout.
All About Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper has been the buzz of the scouting community for several years now.
BA 101
From The Archives: Baseball America’s Scouting Dictionary
We present the Baseball America Scouting Dictionary, the first time all important scouting terms have been brought together in one handy-dandy, clip-and-save resource.
Understanding Pitch Classification In The Pitch-Tracking Era
Geoff Pontes breaks down the different pitch types and subclassifications within each to gain a better understanding of each pitch type.
Explaining The 20-80 Baseball Scouting Scale
Explaining how we—and most baseball scouts—determine the player grades you often read about on the scouting scale.
Explaining The Rule 5 Draft
Frequently asked Rule 5 Draft questions, roster rules, and how players “stick” with their new teams.
The Oral History Of The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects List
It was 25 years ago that Baseball America unveiled its first Top 100 Prospects list. Braves wunderkind lefty Steve Avery was the original No. 1…
