Minor Leaguers With Major League Tools
Baseball America asked the men with the best seats in the house to break down the best players in all 10 full-season minor leagues in a variety of categories. Managers, often with input from their coaching staffs, completed our best tools surveys in July.
| TOOLS | INTERNATIONAL | PACIFIC COAST | EASTERN | SOUTHERN | TEXAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEST BATTING PROSPECT | Ronald Acuna Jr. Gwinnett (Braves) | Kyle Tucker Fresno (Astros) | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. New Hamp. (Blue Jays) | Eloy Jimenez Birmingham (White Sox) | Fernando Tatis Jr. San Antonio (Padres) |
| BEST POWER PROSPECT | Ronald Acuna Jr. Gwinnett (Braves) | Tyler O’Neill Memphis (Cardinals) | Peter Alonso Binghamton (Mets) | Eloy Jimenez Birmingham (White Sox) | Austin Allen San Antonio (Padres) |
| BEST STRIKE- ZONE JUDGMENT | Danny Jansen Buffalo (Blue Jays) | Daniel Vogelbach Tacoma (Mariners) | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. New Hamp. (Blue Jays) | Zack Collins Birmingham (White Sox) | Josh Naylor San Antonio (Padres) |
| BEST BASERUNNER | Kevin Newman Indianapolis (Pirates) | Raimel Tapia Albuquerque (Rockies) | Jonathan Davis New Hamp. (Blue Jays) | Corey Ray Biloxi (Brewers) | Myles Straw Corpus Christi (Astros) |
| FASTEST BASERUNNER | Andrew Velazquez Durham (Rays) | Terrance Gore Omaha (Royals) | Jonathan Davis New Hamp. (Blue Jays) | Ben DeLuzio Jackson (D-backs) | Myles Straw Corpus Christi (Astros) |
| BEST PITCHING PROSPECT | Justus Sheffield Scranton/W-B (Yankees) | Dakota Hudson Memphis (Cardinals) | Mitch Keller Altoona (Pirates) | Griffin Canning Mobile (Angels) | Forrest Whitley Corpus Christi (Astros) |
| BEST FASTBALL | Michael Kopech Charlotte (White Sox) | Sandy Alcantara New Orleans (Marlins) | Mitch Keller Altoona (Pirates) | Dylan Cease Birmingham (White Sox) | C.D. Pelham Frisco (Rangers) |
| BEST BREAKING PITCH | Jalen Beeks Pawtucket (Red Sox) | Austin Gomber Memphis (Cardinals) | Mitch Keller Altoona (Pirates) | Kyle Wright Mississippi (Braves) | Matt Festa Arkansas (Mariners) |
| BEST CHANGEUP | Cole Irvin Lehigh Valley (Phillies) | Rogelio Armenteros Fresno (Astros) | Matt Pierpont Hartford (Rockies) | Wei-Chieh Huang Jackson (D-backs) | Forrest Whitley Corpus Christi (Astros) |
| BEST CONTROL | Cole Irvin Lehigh Valley (Phillies) | Trent Thornton Fresno (Astros) | Peter Lambert Hartford (Rockies) | Duncan Robinson Tennessee (Cubs) | Logan Allen San Antonio (Padres) |
| BEST RELIEVER | Cody Carroll Scranton/W-B (Yankees) | Jorge Lopez Colo. Springs (Brewers) | Matt Pierpont Hartford (Rockies) | Nate Griep Biloxi (Brewers) | Matt Festa Arkansas (Mariners) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE C | Eric Haase Columbus (Indians) | Rocky Gale Okla. City (Dodgers) | Jake Rogers Erie (Tigers) | Brian Navarreto Chattanooga (Twins) | Sean Murphy Midland (Athletics) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE 1B | Edwin Espinal Toledo (Tigers) | Rangel Ravelo Memphis (Cardinals) | Will Craig Altoona (Pirates) | Jake Gatewood Biloxi (Brewers) | Taylor Jones Corpus Christi (Astros) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE 2B | Nick Senzel Louisville (Reds) | Luis Urias El Paso (Padres) | Stephen Alemais Altoona (Pirates) | Isan Diaz Jacksonville (Marlins) | Eli White Midland (Athletics) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE 3B | Ronny Rodriguez Toledo (Tigers) | Josh Fuentes Albuquerque (Rockies) | Ke'Bryan Hayes Altoona (Pirates) | Taylor Sparks Pensacola (Reds) | Evan Mendoza Springfield (Cardinals) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE SS | Kevin Newman Indianapolis (Pirates) | Adalberto Mondesi Omaha (Royals) | Willi Castro Akron (Indians) | Zack Short Tennessee (Cubs) | Nicky Lopez NW Arkansas (Royals) |
| BEST INFIELD ARM | Rio Ruiz Gwinnett (Braves) | Jorge Mateo Nashville (Athletics) | Brendan Rodgers Hartford (Rockies) | Lucas Erceg Biloxi (Brewers) | Fernando Tatis Jr. San Antonio (Padres) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE OF | Ronald Acuna Jr. Gwinnett (Braves) | Magneuris Sierra New Orleans (Marlins) | Jonathan Davis New Hamp. (Blue Jays) | Monte Harrison Jacksonville (Marlins) | Braden Bishop Arkansas (Mariners) |
| BEST OUTFIELD ARM | Gabby Guerrero Louisville (Reds) | Adolis Garcia Memphis (Cardinals) | Daniel Johnson Harrisburg (Nationals) | Aristides Aquino Pensacola (Reds) | Myles Straw Corpus Christi (Astros) |
| MOST EXCITING PLAYER | Ronald Acuna Jr. Gwinnett (Braves) | Kyle Tucker Fresno (Astros) | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. New Hamp. (Blue Jays) | Eloy Jimenez Birmingham (White Sox) | Fernando Tatis Jr. San Antonio (Padres) |
| BEST MANAGER PROSPECT | Kevin Boles Pawtucket (Red Sox) | Rodney Linares Fresno (Astros) | Tony Mansolino Akron (Indians) | Shelley Duncan Jackson (D-backs) | Omar Lopez Corpus Christi (Astros) |
| TOOLS | CALIFORNIA | CAROLINA | FLORIDA STATE | MIDWEST | SOUTH ATLANTIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEST BATTING PROSPECT | Jo Adell Inland Empire (Angels) | Carter Kieboom Potomac (Nationals) | Jesus Sanchez Charlotte (Rays) | Alex Kirilloff Cedar Rapids (Twins) | Chad Spanberger Asheville (Rockies) |
| BEST POWER PROSPECT | Roberto Ramos Lancaster (Rockies) | Bobby Dalbec Salem (Red Sox) | Ibandel Isabel Daytona (Reds) | Ronaldo Hernandez Bowling Green (Rays) | Seuly Matias Lexington (Royals) |
| BEST STRIKE- ZONE JUDGMENT | Luis Rengifo Inland Empire (Angels) | Carter Kieboom Potomac (Nationals) | T.J. Friedl Daytona (Reds) | Ryan Noda Lansing (Blue Jays) | Jeremy Vasquez Columbia (Mets) |
| BEST BASERUNNER | Luis Rengifo Inland Empire (Angels) | D.J. Burt Wilmington (Royals) | Andres Gimenez St. Lucie (Mets) | Vidal Brujan Bowling Green (Rays) | Kirvin Moesquit Delmarva (Orioles) |
| FASTEST BASERUNNER | Buddy Reed Lake Elsinore (Padres) | D.J. Burt Wilmington (Royals) | Andres Gimenez St. Lucie (Mets) | Brayan Morales Great Lakes (Dodgers) | Drew Waters Rome (Braves) |
| BEST PITCHING PROSPECT | Chris Paddack Lake Elsinore (Padres) | Dylan Cease Winston-Salem (White Sox) | Tony Santillan Daytona (Reds) | Hunter Greene Dayton (Reds) | Will Stewart Lakewood (Phillies) |
| BEST FASTBALL | Melvin Adon San Jose (Giants) | Dylan Cease Winston-Salem (White Sox) | Jorge Guzman Jupiter (Marlins) | Hunter Greene Dayton (Reds) | Robert Tyler Asheville (Rockies) |
| BEST BREAKING PITCH | Tony Gonsolin R. Cucamonga (Dodgers) | Jonathan Hernandez Down East (Rangers) | Ryan Hendrix Daytona (Reds) | Jorge Tavarez Burlington (Angels) | Kyle Dohy Lakewood (Phillies) |
| BEST CHANGEUP | Chris Paddack Lake Elsinore (Padres) | Jimmy Lambert Winston-Salem (White Sox) | Joey Wentz Florida (Braves) | Jovani Moran Cedar Rapids (Twins) | Denyi Reyes Greenville (Red Sox) |
| BEST CONTROL | Chris Paddack Lake Elsinore (Padres) | Tanner Tully Lynchburg (Indians) | Austin Warner Palm Beach (Cardinals) | Nick Margevicius Fort Wayne (Padres) | Denyi Reyes Greenville (Red Sox) |
| BEST RELIEVER | Justin Lawrence Lancaster (Rockies) | C.D. Pelham Down East (Rangers) | Ryan Hendrix Daytona (Reds) | John Ghyzel Dayton (Reds) | Joe Barlow Hickory (Rangers) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE C | Brian Serven Lancaster (Rockies) | Tres Barrera Potomac (Nationals) | Rene Pinto Charlotte (Rays) | Miguel Amaya South Bend (Cubs) | Sebastian Rivero Lexington (Royals) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE 1B | Evan White Modesto (Mariners) | Gavin Sheets Winston-Salem (White Sox) | Nate Lowe Charlotte (Rays) | Jared Young South Bend (Cubs) | Nick Pratto Lexington (Royals) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE 2B | Max George Lancaster (Rockies) | Brett Netzer Salem (Red Sox) | Diego Castillo Tampa (Yankees) | Irving Lopez Peoria (Cardinals) | Bret Boswell Asheville (Rockies) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE 3B | Colton Welker Lancaster (Rockies) | Abraham Toro Buies Creek (Astros) | Evan Mendoza Palm Beach (Cardinals) | Nolan Jones Lake County (Indians) | Trevor Craport Delmarva (Orioles) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE SS | Brandon Van Horn San Jose (Giants) | Luis Aviles Carolina (Brewers) | Andres Gimenez St. Lucie (Mets) | Taylor Walls Bowling Green (Rays) | Jose Devers Greensboro (Marlins) |
| BEST INFIELD ARM | Cristian Santana R. Cucamonga (Dodgers) | Anderson Tejeda Down East (Rangers) | Andres Gimenez St. Lucie (Mets) | Gabriel Arias Fort Wayne (Padres) | Oneil Cruz West Virginia (Pirates) |
| BEST DEFENSIVE OF | Buddy Reed Lake Elsinore (Padres) | Leody Taveras Down East (Rangers) | Cristian Pache Florida (Braves) | Jeisson Rosario Fort Wayne (Padres) | Drew Waters Rome (Braves) |
| BEST OUTFIELD ARM | Brandon Marsh Inland Empire (Angels) | Leody Taveras Down East (Rangers) | Taylor Trammell Daytona (Reds) | Eleardo Cabrera Bowling Green (Rays) | Seuly Matias Lexington (Royals) |
| MOST EXCITING PLAYER | Jo Adell Inland Empire (Angels) | Carter Kieboom Potomac (Nationals) | Cristian Pache Florida (Braves) | Royce Lewis Cedar Rapids (Twins) | Seuly Matias Lexington (Royals) |
| BEST MANAGER PROSPECT | Joe Mather Visalia (D-backs) | Morgan Ensberg Buies Creek (Astros) | Mike Rabelo Lakeland (Tigers) | Craig Albernaz Bowling Green (Rays) | Marty Malloy Lakewood (Phillies) |
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