7 Under-The-Radar MLB Prospects Impressing Early In The Arizona Complex League

Jose Anderson, OF, Brewers

Once again, the Brewers keep excelling in the international market. One need look no further than their 2024 class: Jesús Made, Baseball America’s No. 6 prospect and Luis Peña, a darkhorse candidate to be the game’s top overall prospect in 2026. But don’t forget that Anderson was part of that class, too.

Anderson’s performance over the first couple of weeks ACL play has been impossible to ignore. He’s smashed three home runs and driven in 13 runs, which is tied for the league lead. He’s also posted a .512 OBP, .844 SLG and 1.356 OPS—all among the best in the circuit. The 18-year-old is known for his strike-zone recognition, and his eight walks lead the league. He’s got 20–25 home run potential thanks to a narrow-pathway approach with lift that favors the pull side. In the field, he moves well with clean routes and average jumps in center.

Argenis Cayama, RHP, Giants

The 18-year-old from Venezuela came in as one of the most intriguing pitching prospects in the ACL, and so far, he’s looked the part. After putting up a 2.59 ERA with 29 strikeouts and nine walks in the Dominican Summer League last year, Cayama hasn’t allowed a run in 7.1 innings this season, striking out nine across two starts.

Cayama doesn’t have a flashy delivery, but it’s repeatable and effective. His fastball sits 92–98 mph, and he can manipulate its shape. Both his changeup and slider have solid depth. He’s already a polished arm and could move to Class A later this season—maybe sooner—depending on how he settles in. Cayama actually began his career as an outfielder before the Giants signed him for $147,500 in 2024.

Ethan Dorchies, RHP, Brewers

Dorchies was the Brewers’ 10th-round pick out of Cary-Grove High School in Illinois last year and signed for an underslot $162,500. He’s been one of the more dominant arms in the ACL so far, striking out 15 batters (tied for the second most) while allowing just one hit and one run over eight innings with only three walks.

The 18-year-old stands 6-foot-5, 215 pounds with a loose, easy delivery. His fastball touched 95 mph and has some horizontal life. He also mixes in a cutter, splitter and curveball with solid shape. A projectable arm with room to grow, Dorchies’ fastball is already playing well—it’s just about refining his control now.

Victor Figueroa, 1B, Padres

Figueroa went under the radar in last year’s draft, as the Padres selected him in the 18th round out of Florida SouthWestern State College and signed him for $150,000. Now, the 21-year-old is one of the hottest hitters in the ACL.

In college, Figueroa showed flashes of strong bat-to-ball contact, plate discipline and power, So far, he’s already starting to translate those tools at the pro level, as the lefthanded hitter is slashing .576/.632/1.242 and has a league-leading four home runs and 13 RBIs. Despite standing at 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, Figueroa has impressive speed. He stole 14 bases while hitting 17 home runs in college. Baseball runs in the family, too, as his father, Jonathan, pitched in the Dodgers’ system for six seasons.

Tyson Lewis, SS, Reds

Lewis has entered the building—or the complex, that is—and he’s already made some rather loud contact after starting the ACL season on the injured list. With three hits in his first six at-bats, the 19-year-old’s booming bat has already produced exit velocities of 109.9, 119.4 and 114.8 mph, the latest which being a 434-foot homer.

The Reds took a shot at Lewis in the second round of last year’s draft, making him the highest-ever drafted high school hitter from Nebraska. Shortly thereafter, he impressed many in the bridge league. There’s room for more power as he gets acclimated and grows.

Joswa Lugo, SS, Angels

Lugo was one of the 10 players to watch heading into ACL Opening Day, propelled by his standout performance on the backfields during spring training. So far, the 18-year-old has lived up to his billing, as Lugo’s .341 average is among the best in the league, and his 14 hits rank second overall.

The Angels’ No. 6 prospect has high-end bat speed and barrel control, which help him produce big exit velocities. Though he can be a little too aggressive at times, his clean bat path with good speed gives him power to his pull side. His production in the DSL last year and this early stretch are both encouraging, especially considering the Angels gave him $2.3 million in 2024—the second-largest international bonus in club history.

Stharlin Torres, RHP, Reds

The Reds have a talented crop of young arms in Arizona, and Torres is already standing out. Between his time in the DSL last year and his two starts so far in the ACL, the 18-year-old has shown an ability to command the zone.

In 2024, he struck out 51 with just 13 walks over 56.1 innings. On May 12, he struck out nine in four innings, needing only 48 pitches—38 of which were strikes. His fastball has plus ride and natural life, sitting at 94-97 mph. He used his sinker as a putaway pitch in that last outing and also throws a changeup with late fade and a slider.