RoboScout’s Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects At Every Level On July 6, 2025

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Following Fourth of July weekend, I’m sure you watched some fireworks. Well, *clears throat,* let’s see who…*puts pinky to lips*…has put on a pyrotechnic display in the minors this season.

Please hold your applause.

On that note, let’s see who has caught the iOS of RoboScout this week.

Dominican Summer League Hitting

RoboScout has always had a soft spot for Venezuelan catchers, and Giants backstop Miguel Caraballo fits the mold. The 16-year-old—who doesn’t turn 17 until the end of August—has already hit three home runs in the DSL through his first 81 plate appearances. It’s a clear power-over-hit profile, underscored by a 22% strikeout rate, but there’s a chance he sticks behind the plate. If that happens, his youth and raw tools could make him a favorite of models in the coming years, much like Eduardo Tait.

We’ve mentioned Nationals shortstop Marconi German before, and he’s added to his early-season breakout with two more home runs and three stolen bases last week. Once RoboScout updates its DSL rankings, German figures to trail only Marlins shortstop Luis Arana, who has maintained a sub-3% strikeout rate across 102 plate appearances—a remarkable feat at this level.

Complex League Hitting

The top hitting performances for the Complex Leagues per RoboScout are:

NameTeamAgewRC+HRSBRoboRoboCast
1Rainiel RodriguezSTL1823671100100
2Juneiker CaceresCLE17162359595
3Edward FlorentinoPIT18192669090
4Jhonny LevelSFG181357138181
5Jose AndersonMIL18202338080
6Roldy BritoCOL181643167877
7Dauri FernandezCLE181384107777
8Chase HarlanLAD18132617575
9Stiven MartinezBAL17131327575
10Yandel RicardoKCR181532177575

Dodgers outfielder Emil Morales had a big 2024 in the DSL, and RoboScout projected him for more home runs than Cardinals catcher Rainiel Rodriguez or the Brewers duo of Luis Peña and Jesus Made. The concern with Morales was his strikeout rate—his contact numbers were actually below league average in the DSL—and whether he could rein it in as he moved up levels. Early in 2025, it looked like the answer was no, as he got off to a slow start. But over the last 30 days, the 18-year-old has posted a 198 wRC+ with three home runs and four stolen bases. His strikeout rate over that stretch is still elevated at 23%, but that’s manageable, and there’s no question he’s heating up.

The Twins signed infielder Ramiro Dominguez out of Mexico in 2024 for just $10,000 as a hit-over-power prospect, which fits his 5-foot-9, 165-pound frame. On the season, he’s shown a solid power/speed blend, but he’s been particularly hot over the last 30 days with a 172 wRC+, a .200+ ISO, one home run, seven stolen bases, and just an 8% strikeout rate. The Twins have done well developing their infield prospects, and Dominguez could be next in line.

Dodgers third baseman Chase Harlan hit another home run this week and now has six in his last 69 plate appearances. RoboScout sees a 30-homer bat here, and he’s only gotten better as the season has progressed.

Complex Pitching

The top pitcher performances in the Complex Leagues per RoboScout are:

NameTeamAgeIPK%BB%WHIPERAGB%Robo
1Johnny KingTOR182441.8%7.1%1.001.1359.1%100
2Reinold NavarroPIT1824.145.8%16.7%0.901.4851.6%96
3Argenis CayamaSFG1840.231.7%9.1%1.031.9961.5%88
4Jostin FlorentinoCHC2021.237.4%5.5%1.153.7440.8%84
5Daviel HurtadoNYM201936.2%7.2%0.680.4765.2%84
6Luis De La TorreSFG2138.238.3%9.9%1.143.7243.8%84
7Keyner MartinezSFG2037.232.9%5.3%1.142.1549.5%84
8Eddy FelixDET2132.133.1%4.7%1.212.5150.6%84
9Stharlin TorresCIN1938.130.6%4.9%0.861.8832.2%83
10Yhoiker FajardoBOS1820.231.6%9.2%0.770.4451.2%83

Nationals righthander Travis Sykora has been removed from the charts after his dominant five-inning, one-game stint—he’s now throwing upper-90s gas in Double-A, so we can safely say we know he’s good.

We highlighted Marlins lefthander Nate Payne last week, but his latest outing didn’t help his case. He walked five batters in 1.2 innings and has since fallen off the list.

Three Giants rank in the top 10, and former Giants pitcher Jose Bello, now with the Red Sox, ranks 11th. We’ve spilled a lot of digital ink on Argenis Cayama already. In that article, you’ll also see the name of 20-year-old Keyner Martinez. He already has two excellent pitches which so far has been enough to flummox Complex league batters. Look for him to add a third pitch as he progresses through the minors.

The third Giants pitcher on the list is Luis De La Torre. He’s slightly older at 21, and we’ve written about him here. De La Torre has four pitches, including a fastball that’s touched 97 mph.

Low-A Hitting

The top hitting performances for Low-A per RoboScout are:

NameTeamAgewRC+HRSBRoboRoboCast
1Luis PenaMIL18145635100100
2Eduardo QuinteroLAD1915913339998
3Theo GillenTBR191605288983
4Jesus MadeMIL181274378684
5Konnor GriffinPIT191589268482
6Eduardo TaitPHI181151108480
7Edward FlorentinoPIT18125168473
8Rainiel RodriguezSTL1883107868
9Braylon PayneMIL181155217870
10Alfredo DunoCIN19147747876
11Deniel OrtizSTL201508247875
12A.J. EwingNYM202041147782
13Caleb BonemerCHW191336207777
14Slade CaldwellARI191603137777
15Eric BitontiMIL1912513147670
16Nate GeorgeBAL191781137666
17Andrew SalasMIA17890207569
18Bryce RainerDET19136597272
19Sam ShawTOR20143797175
20Filippo Di TuriMIL19121957162

Luis Peña and Eduardo Quintero continue to trade places at the top of the rankings. Both bring power/speed combinations and above-average on-base skills, making them strong fantasy targets.

Since his promotion to Low-A Bradenton, Pirates outfielder Edward Florentino has posted a 125 wRC+ with one home run and six stolen bases across 53 plate appearances. We highlighted him a couple of weeks ago for his strong underlying DSL data, and while his production has carried over, there are some early flags. His strikeout rate sits at 29%, and his contact rate remains low, suggesting some passivity at the plate. Still, in RoboScout’s recent midseason update, Florentino ranked as a top-30 hitting prospect with a higher peak projection than Max Clark. [Note: Florentino homered twice more today, not reflected in the numbers above.]

This marks the third consecutive week we’ve written about Cardinals third baseman Deniel Ortiz, who added two more home runs and four stolen bases to his resume. He’s now up to 11th in the rankings and trending higher.

Low-A Pitching

The top pitcher performances in Low-A per RoboScout are:

NameTeamAgeIPK%BB%WHIPERAGB%Robo
1Sean LinanLAD2029.244.2%8.8%0.841.2141.5%100
2Trey YesavageTOR2133.143.3%6.3%0.812.4348.3%97
3Wei-En LinOAK195034.0%3.0%1.103.9629.2%96
4Cam CaminitiATL1818.136.4%10.4%1.312.9550.0%90
5David ShieldsKCR1833.227.8%5.3%0.922.1442.9%89
6Caden ScarboroughTEX204934.0%7.6%1.043.8641.1%88
7Christian OpporCHW2022.139.5%8.1%0.852.4221.4%88
8Jogly GarciaCLE2130.242.9%11.1%1.042.0546.3%87
9Braylon DoughtyCLE1958.227.1%8.2%1.404.1452.2%85
10Boston BatemanSDP1960.227.0%8.3%1.223.4152.9%84
11Kash MayfieldSDP203137.1%11.4%1.163.4838.5%84
12Ethan DorchiesMIL1813.132.2%13.6%1.202.0353.6%84
13Ryan SloanSEA1950.226.8%5.4%1.223.7348.9%83
14Griffin HerringNYY2244.233.3%9.2%0.901.2151.0%83
15Jose UrbinaTBR196028.6%8.7%1.022.1035.0%82
16Jacob BresnahanSFG205731.6%11.3%1.183.1635.2%82
17Lucas ElissaltDET2049.129.1%6.8%1.052.7439.8%82
18Christian ZazuetaLAD2060.228.3%5.7%1.022.3735.5%81
19Wellington AracenaNYM2055.231.5%13.8%1.192.7552.5%81
20Dasan HillMIN1936.234.0%15.7%1.393.1933.3%81

Last week, we highlighted three teenagers who jumped into the top 10 after big Junes: Brewers righthander Ethan Dorchies, Braves lefthander Cam Caminiti, and Padres southpaw Boston Bateman. This week, the focus shifts to Guardians righthander Braylon Doughty. Over his last five starts (19 innings), Doughty has struck out 29% of opposing batters while walking just 7%. His WHIP looks a little rough at 1.37, but that’s largely the result of a .379 BABIP. Under the hood, his xFIP sits at 2.60 with a 49% groundball rate. The foundation is his fastball command, and the standout piece is the quality of his breaking pitches—together, they’ve allowed him to chew through Low-A hitters.

Speaking of Caminiti, the 18-year-old has climbed into RoboScout’s top five after another impressive outing yesterday: three innings, six strikeouts and just one walk. Beauty is in the iOs of the beholder, and RoboScout likes what it sees, projecting Caminiti as a potential midrotation starter.

Over his last 30 days, spanning four starts (21 innings), Giants lefthander Jacob Bresnahan has gone at least five innings each time, striking out 28 while walking only five. That stretch earned him California League Pitcher of the Month honors. Last season, Bresnahan leaned on a low-to-mid-90s four-seam fastball, a mid-80s slider with above-average whiff rates and a changeup. But as Josh Norris reported this spring, he added strength and sharpened his entire arsenal over the offseason. So far, the results are showing. RoboScout currently projects him as a back-of-the-rotation starter.

Also worth noting: Blue Jays lefthander Johnny King has made just one Low-A start since his promotion, but based on those three innings (combined with his 24 Complex League innings), he would rank second on the Low-A charts if he qualified. RoboScout projects King as a mid-rotation starter.

High-A Hitting

The top hitter performances for High-A per RoboScout are:

NameTeamAgewRC+HRSBRoboRoboCast
1Josue BricenoDET20179151100100
2Kevin McGonigleDET20207738783
3Leo De VriesSDP18112568690
4Konnor GriffinPIT191624117978
5Josue De PaulaLAD2013810257880
6Max ClarkDET201507127882
7Lazaro MontesSEA201461837774
8Michael ArroyoSEA201501537677
9Esmerlyn ValdezPIT211712027474
10Arjun NimmalaTOR191051167472
11Zyhir HopeLAD201449117375
12George Lombard Jr.NYY201881117375
13Jefferson RojasCHC201347147273
14A.J. EwingNYM201432377178
15Slade CaldwellARI1989086971
16Rosman VerdugoSDP201261036967
17Demetrio CrisantesARI20109466874
18Jacob ReimerNYM211598116874
19Colt EmersonSEA19107756868
20Adrian SantanaTBR19992346765

Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin hit another home run this week, climbing to fourth in the High-A rankings. Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle also moved past Padres shortstop Leo De Vries to take over the second spot, while Tigers outfielder Max Clark added a home run of his own, jumping from ninth to sixth.

Rays shortstop Adrian Santana makes his first appearance on the list after a strong stretch over the last 30 days. The 19-year-old has posted a 134 wRC+ with one home run and 14 stolen bases in that span. Power remains his clear weakness, but his bat-to-ball ability has been on full display—Santana owns a 12.5% strikeout rate for the season as a teenager in High-A, and over the past 30 days, he’s cut that to just 5.5%, the lowest mark at the level since June 8. If his recent gains hold, Santana profiles as a player capable of 10-12 home runs, 25–30 stolen bases and above-average on-base skills. His reliable up-the-middle defense gives him a high developmental floor and increases his chances of reaching the majors.

Exactly one year ago, we wrote this about Orioles outfielder Aron Estrada, who was then in Low-A Delmarva:

“With his poor chase rate, he doesn’t walk—getting dinged a bit in OBP leagues—and might get exploited as he progresses up the levels. But RoboScout projects him to be a league-average hitter with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases at peak, without being a defensive liability.”

One year later, Estrada is in High-A, where over his last 30 days he’s posted a 154 wRC+ with two home runs and five stolen bases across 81 plate appearances. The model of consistency, RoboScout projects him today as… a league-average hitter with 15–18 home runs and 15–20 stolen bases at peak.

High-A Pitching

The top pitcher performances in High-A per RoboScout are:

NameTeamAgeIPK%BB%WHIPERAGB%Robo
1Travis SykoraWSN2129.244.3%7.5%0.671.2142.9%100
2Trey YesavageTOR2117.147.8%15.9%0.921.5652.0%100
3Gage StaniferTOR213145.3%14.1%1.193.1946.0%92
4Gage JumpOAK223137.2%4.1%0.842.3233.8%91
5Carlos LagrangeNYY2241.238.1%7.1%1.034.1036.4%89
6Sean LinanLAD2027.126.7%9.5%1.132.9645.1%88
7Eduardo RiveraBOS2244.239.5%9.3%0.831.6159.0%88
8Juaron Watts-BrownTOR2337.139.7%7.7%1.183.6242.9%87
9David DavalilloTEX225134.0%5.5%0.822.1254.5%87
10Payton TolleBOS2249.238.3%6.8%1.173.6233.9%87
11Thomas WhiteMIA203536.6%11.7%1.112.8347.2%86
12Trey GibsonBAL2338.240.4%8.4%1.195.1245.7%85
13Michael ForretBAL2139.234.2%7.9%0.811.5937.3%84
14Bishop LetsonMIL202730.0%7.0%0.851.3354.1%83
15Wei-En LinOAK195.235.0%15.0%0.713.1850.0%83
16Antwone KellyPIT2159.130.4%7.4%0.983.0338.1%81
17Tyson HardinMIL2357.226.7%3.9%1.142.3448.4%81
18Daniel EagenARI2263.133.5%11.0%1.232.8442.4%81
19T.J. NicholsTBR237529.8%5.6%1.073.8441.3%81
20Ryan GallagherCHC2265.229.8%5.9%1.173.7030.6%80

You’ll notice that Blue Jays righthander Gage Stanifer has—ahem—jumped past Athletics lefthander Gage Jump in the High-A rankings. The 21-year-old Stanifer struck out nine over 5.1 innings this week while walking three. At peak, RoboScout projects him for a 28% strikeout rate, a 1.20 WHIP, and a 3.62 ERA in the major leagues—solid midrotation starter territory, provided his control gains in 2025 continue to hold.

Athletics lefthander Wei-En Lin has made two appearances in High-A Lansing, totaling just 5.1 innings, but when combined with his performance in Low-A Stockton, it’s been enough to push him to 15th in the High-A rankings.

The Rockies drafted lefthander Konner Eaton in the sixth round last year, and the 22-year-old George Mason product has been on a roll. Over his last three starts, he’s gone 6.2, 6.0, and 7.0 innings, striking out 30 while walking just three. In line with the Rockies’ recent draft preferences, Eaton pairs above-average extension with a fastball that touches 95 mph, though he generally leans on his mid-80s slider. His control has improved notably—after posting a 5.0 BB/9 in college, he’s trimmed that to 3.2 BB/9 (or 8.5% walk rate), a very workable number. He’s clearly boosting his stock this summer, though calling Coors Field home will always present challenges from a fantasy standpoint.

Astros righthander Bryce Mayer, featured in this June write-up, continues to impress. Across 41 High-A innings, Mayer has a 22.5% strikeout-minus-walk rate, but he’s taken it to another level recently. Over his last three starts, he’s posted a 34% strikeout rate with just a 2.4% walk rate—a dominant 31% strikeout-minus-walk mark. Mayer isn’t yet in the High-A Top 20, but Astros pitching prospects often outperform their minor league stats, and Mayer has been a top-10 High-A performer over the last 30 days. His arsenal includes a low-slot, high-ride, mid-90s fastball with above-average extension, a sweeping slider with over a foot of horizontal movement and high IVB, an above-average curveball and a developing changeup. Mayer looks ready to break out.

Double-A Hitting

The top hitter performances in Double-A per RoboScout are:

NameTeamAgewRC+HRSBRoboRoboCast
1Luke AdamsMIL21171111010099
2Jett WilliamsNYM2115562498100
3Ryan CliffordNYM211481549796
4Bryce EldridgeSFG20149709290
5Brock WilkenMIL231761829293
6Sebastian WalcottTEX191068199188
7Sal StewartCIN2115210139091
8Leonardo BernalSTL211261178785
9Hector RodriguezCIN211411068687
10Walker JenkinsMIN20139278680
11Cooper PrattMIL201175208582
12Nelson RadaLAA191261298577
13Blaze JordanBOS22168638583
14Lazaro MontesSEA20199318479
15Spencer JonesNYY2418516108481
16Jac CaglianoneKCR22158928180
17JJ WetherholtSTL221455148188
18Xavier IsaacTBR21145918185
19Michael ArroyoSEA20201118181
20Cooper IngleCLE23159908079

Despite his three-true-outcomes profile, RoboScout has been a fan of Mets first baseman Ryan Clifford for two years, and his two home runs this week have pushed him into third in the Double-A rankings. Over his last 129 plate appearances at Double-A Binghamton, the 21-year-old owns a 176 wRC+ with seven home runs and three stolen bases. RoboScout projects Clifford as an above-average hitter with a .340-ish OBP and 25–28 home runs at peak, which is a profile similar to Rhys Hoskins, but with better defense.

Reds infielder Sal Stewart continues his steady climb, adding two more home runs last week to move up to seventh on the Double-A hitter rankings. Just like last year, RoboScout sees Stewart as an above-average hitter with 20+ home run power and double-digit stolen base potential.

Twins outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez has quietly put together a solid season. Over the last 30 days, Gonzalez has posted a 166 wRC+ with a strikeout rate below 9%. On the season, across 170 plate appearances, he’s hit just one home run, but his underlying performance as a 21-year-old in Double-A projects him as a .275/.340 hitter at peak. The power ceiling may be capped around 15 home runs, but that’s the foundation of a solid fourth outfielder.

Double-A Pitching

The top pitcher performances in Double-A per RoboScout are:

NameTeamAgeIPK%BB%WHIPERAGB%Robo
1Chase BurnsCIN224236.4%2.6%0.711.2942.9%100
2Jonah TongNYM227340.5%11.6%0.921.7356.9%95
3Payton TolleBOS22550.0%11.1%0.601.8050.0%91
4Yordanny MonegroBOS2233.235.8%5.8%1.192.6757.0%89
5Eduardo RiveraBOS224.128.6%23.8%1.854.1560.0%87
6Coleman CrowMIL244331.1%4.8%0.912.5150.5%86
7Mitch BrattTEX216830.1%4.0%1.122.6536.2%86
8Trey GibsonBAL2319.129.8%13.1%1.292.7950.0%85
9David DavalilloTEX224.215.0%10.0%1.293.8633.3%85
10Connelly EarlyBOS2349.235.4%10.0%1.172.1751.0%83
11Jack AndersonBOS2541.135.0%4.3%1.022.6146.4%83
12McCade BrownCOL2423.137.9%5.7%0.812.3135.4%83
13Hunter BarcoPIT2425.236.2%7.4%0.700.0049.0%83
14Trey YesavageTOR2111.234.0%17.0%1.113.8621.7%82
15Braxton BraggBAL2442.233.7%6.9%1.122.3248.5%82
16Tekoah RobySTL234731.1%6.0%0.962.4942.9%80
17Jack WenningerNYM2371.129.9%6.3%1.072.9046.0%80
18Tyson HardinMIL231224.4%2.2%0.922.2541.9%80
19Zach ThorntonNYM235227.0%4.6%0.872.6040.3%80
20Robby SnellingMIA2167.127.4%7.5%1.223.7451.7%79

White Sox righthander Tanner McDougal has had a strong run over the past 30 days, posting a 28% strikeout-minus-walk rate across his last three starts. His four-seam fastball sits 97–98 mph and has touched triple digits, while his slider operates in the upper 80s. That combination alone gives him a high floor as a reliever, but he also mixes in a curveball and a changeup with 10 mph of separation from the fastball, and he’s shown the ability to hold velocity across multiple innings. His overall season performance hasn’t been enough to chart yet, but if he maintains this level of dominance through the summer, paired with his arsenal, he could easily push into the top 150.

The most dominant recent performance in Double-A belongs to Red Sox lefthander Payton Tolle, who has racked up 17 strikeouts against just three walks over 31 batters faced since joining Portland’s staff. Tolle, along with Jonah Tong and Chase Burns, forms the clear upper tier of Double-A arms right now.

Marlins lefthander Thomas White debuts inside the top 15 with a 31% strikeout rate and a 62% groundball rate across his first three Double-A outings. The 15% walk rate is high, but it’s worth noting how rare it is for a 20-year-old to pitch in Double-A, let alone perform at this level. Since 2006, among starting pitchers age 20 or younger with at least 10 Double-A innings, White ranks 21st in strikeout rate—ahead of names like Noah Schultz (2023), Jameson Taillon (2012), and Luis Severino (2014). RoboScout sees a midrotation starter if he continues to refine his control.

Triple-A Hitting

The top hitter performances for Triple-A per RoboScout are:

NameTeamAgewRC+HRSBRoboRoboCast
1Samuel BasalloBAL20152150100100
2Roman AnthonyBOS211461037984
3Jordan LawlarARI2213510187681
4Brooks BaldwinCHW241911147574
5Bryce EldridgeSFG2074307274
6Matt ShawCHC23149657175
7Moises BallesterosCHC21128837176
8Nacho Alvarez Jr.ATL22213107070
9Shay WhitcombHOU261361967071
10Cole YoungSEA21120547074
11Ryan RitterCOL241441636968
12Brice MatthewsHOU2313510226965
13Dylan BeaversBAL231378176873
14Otto KempPHI2516314116867
15Harry FordSEA22129836770
16Jac CaglianoneKCR22165606668
17Ryan WardLAD2713920116671
18Justin CrawfordPHI211302266467
19Chase DeLauterCLE23155406464
20Luis CampusanoSDP261471326473

Orioles outfielder Dylan Beavers continues to gnaw his way up the dam charts, climbing to fourth in Triple-A. RoboScout projects him as an above-average major league bat with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. It’s been a breakout season for the 23-year-old, who added two more home runs and two stolen bases this week.

Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie has launched nine home runs over his last 116 plate appearances, giving him 16 on the season and pushing him into the top six. RoboScout has long been a fan of the Canadian slugger, noting his ability to generate elite power at young ages in leagues where he consistently faced older competition. Caissie started slowly in 2025, but as a 22-year-old in Triple-A with 25–30 home run potential, he’s expected to see time at Wrigley before season’s end.

Rays shortstop Carson Williams has homered nine times over his last 117 plate appearances, slashing .276/.396/.601 during that stretch. His elite shortstop defense and 20/20 power-speed potential continue to remind us why he’s one of the top prospects on the cusp of a major league debut. The question remains the same: bat-to-ball skills. Even during this hot streak, Williams holds a 32.5% strikeout rate, a clear indicator that his batting average ceiling in the majors may sit in the .220–.230 range.

Triple-A Pitching

The top pitcher performances in Triple-A per RoboScout are:

NameTeamAgeIPK%BB%WHIPERAGB%Robo
1Chase BurnsCIN2212.130.4%8.7%0.892.1937.0%100
2Jack PerkinsOAK254438.4%11.3%1.022.8640.5%92
3Michael McGreevySTL246726.1%4.5%1.122.2855.3%91
4Joe BoyleTBR257332.9%10.6%0.991.8551.6%88
5Emmet SheehanLAD2517.242.5%2.7%1.024.5839.5%88
6Jacob MisiorowskiMIL2363.131.6%12.3%1.092.1340.9%88
7David FestaMIN2528.230.6%3.6%0.982.8345.1%87
8Logan HendersonMIL2357.229.4%8.7%1.113.1233.8%86
9Ian SeymourTBR268629.2%5.6%1.142.6234.2%86
10Jacob LopezOAK272736.5%7.7%0.892.3340.0%85
11Cristian MenaARI2244.227.1%8.3%1.394.8445.0%85
12Cam SchlittlerNYY2423.235.7%9.2%1.233.8046.2%84
13Mick AbelPHI235728.0%10.9%1.232.2149.0%83
14Troy MeltonDET2426.236.0%5.4%1.203.7137.1%81
15Tekoah RobySTL2325.221.6%6.3%1.324.9143.0%80
16J.T. GinnOAK2621.135.7%10.7%1.132.1155.8%80
17Noah CameronKCR2532.228.6%9.8%1.133.3151.9%80
18Zebby MatthewsMIN2532.228.1%6.7%1.191.9346.5%79
19Brandon YoungBAL2627.126.0%3.8%0.842.6346.5%79
20Blade TidwellNYM2462.127.7%9.5%1.274.7640.0%79

Yankees righthander Cam Schlittler has climbed to 12th in the Triple-A rankings and will make his major league debut this week. Schlittler features a 96 mph four-seam fastball and a 90 mph slider that resembles the one Hunter Brown throws. Depending on the inevitable trade the Yankees front office makes to bolster the rotation for a pennant push, Schlittler could stick in the big league rotation for the rest of the season. It’s been a breakout year for the 6-foot-6 righthander.

Tigers righthander Troy Melton has quietly risen up the rankings and now finds himself on the doorstep of Detroit. Last year, RoboScout ranked Melton just outside the Top 100 prospects based on a profile that included a 96 mph fastball with above-average extension, a mid-80s slider with above-average grades, and a changeup that generated both whiffs and plus chase rates.

In 2025, Melton has added a tick of velocity to his fastball and introduced a 90 mph cutter. His fastball now generates a 30% whiff rate in Triple-A, higher than the fastball whiff rates of Mick Abel, Zach Maxwell, and Andrew Painter. For context, Bubba Chandler’s fastball holds a 34% whiff rate, Jacob Misiorowski’s sits at 33%, and Joe Boyle’s at 35%—suggesting Melton’s heater may be a legitimate weapon.

And if you were wondering, Schlittler’s fastball whiff rate in Triple-A? An outrageous 39.5%.

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