Just Baseball’s Top 100 MLB Prospects for 2025 is officially out!

When a master is at work, you pay attention; Aram Leighton’s comprehensive top prospects list is the most in-depth analysis you will find on the futures stars of baseball.

The interactive Top 100 List can be organized by rank, name, team, age, or ETA, allowing you to digest it any way you desire. Every player on the list has a detailed write up on their skillset with data to back it and a projection for their outlook.

There is no better place to learn about the future of Major League Baseball. You may be skeptical of that if you haven’t yet read the top-100’s of years past, but just like putting M&M’s on pizza, you simply can’t know until you’ve tried it.

Top 10 Prospects

The upper tier of the top-100 has seen plenty of turnover, with just four of the top 10 players from the end of 2024 update remaining in the top 10 now.

The top four players from the end of 2024 all remain in the top six of this new list while the remaining six find themselves outside of the top group.

One major name makes his debut on this list, but unlike the seemingly consensus no.1 ranking of other top-100 rankings, he’s fallen all the way to no.2 for us.

With a number of young prospects with sky-high upside and talent making their way onto the list, baseball fans will have plenty to debate over.

Roman Anthony is our top prospect. Coming off an incredible showing in his first 35 Triple-A games in which he hit .344 with as many walks as strikeouts, Anthony has snatched the top crown.

Roki Sasaki debuts at number two. Given his four years of experience dominating Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, it’s easy to understand why Sasaki is instantly one of the top prospects in baseball. He’s set to jump straight to MLB and will undoubtedly be one of the biggest stories to keep an eye on in the early portion of 2025.

Jackson Jobe and Walker Jenkins hold onto top four spots. After debuting in 2024, Jobe is expected to be a huge piece of the Tigers pitching staff this season. Jenkins dealt with some injuries last year, but showcased all the traits of a superstar prospect and 2025 could very well be his moment.

Sebastian Walcott, Kevin McGonigle, Zyhir Hope, Colt Emerson, and Dalton Rushing climb up the list. All of these prospects were in the top 25 after the 2024 season, but have risen into the top 10 following some impressive developmental steps forward and each possessing ample upside.

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Just Baseball Trivia of the Week

Our newsletter will have a trivia question every week to test and expand the baseball knowledge of our subscribers! The answer to the weekly trivia question will be at the bottom of the newsletter each week.

Who was Just Baseball’s number one overall MLB prospect in our first full top 100 at the end of the 2021 season?

A) Bobby Witt Jr.

B) Adley Rutschman

C) Julio Rodriguez

D) Riley Greene

Newcomers, Risers, and More

The top players are interesting, but learning about elite talents you may be less familiar with is what prospect discourse is all about!

Whether it be a player cracking this list for the first time or a fellow that soared following some offseason deep dives, these players stand out in one way or another.

Newcomers

Led by Roki Sasaki, whether or not you believe he should be eligible for this list, there are 14 new players on this updated ranking.

The majority of newcomers are towards the back of the list, but a few squeaked into the 50-70 range in their debut on the list. Check out the Full Top 100 to learn about the rest!

Alex Freeland goes from just missed to 50th-ranked prospect. Considering “ascending Dodgers prospect” is something we hear nearly every year, we’re starting to think LA might be pretty good at this. He’s coming off an impressive season at the plate with a well-rounded set of tools that leads to a high probability of him being an MLB regular.

Eric Bitonti is a powerful infielder with impressive exit velocities and the upside to become an impact bat. He hit 16 home runs between the ACL and Single-A last season in less than 300 at-bats.

Grant Taylor pumped 101.2 mph in his first Spring Training appearance in February after showing out in his first four MiLB starts last season prior to an injury. The stuff is electric, but staying healthy is going to be crucial in 2025.

Chandler Simpson is the fastest man in baseball. He stole 104 (!) bases last year while hitting .355 between High-A and Double-A. He has already impressed this spring for the Rays with his speed and contact. Like, really impressed. Just watch the clip and feel free to join the fan club.

Biggest Risers

Every time we update this list, players rise up the list due to performance, data improvements, additional research, and other factors.

We do not include players previously unranked here, as they are highlighted above in the newcomers section.

Cam Smith enters the golden tier of prospects, going from 44th to 15th in this update. The Astros, indeed, have their next star prospect — and he’s pushing to make their roster even sooner than expected by taking reps in right field, where there is a noticeable hole following the departure of Kyle Tucker…the very player Smith was traded for.

Matt Shaw is part of the reason the Cubs were willing to trade a guy like Cam Smith as he’s set to become the third baseman of the future in Chicago as soon as Opening Day. He climbed from 39th all the way to 12th on the list.

Demetrio Crisantes moved up more than any other prospect, jumping 34 spots from 99th to 65th in this update. He’s a balanced infielder, has a plus approach, and plenty of speed at just 19 years old.

Other Aspects of Note

Be sure to check out the entire Top 100 List, but there are plenty of additional noteworthy tidbits:

• Jesus Made is the youngest player on the list at just 17 years old. He checks in as our 23rd-ranked prospect thanks to his advanced skill set and approach at such a young stage of his development.

• White Sox, Guardians, and Dodgers lead the way with seven prospects each on the list.

• AL Central is loaded with young talent as 25 of the 100 players on the list come from that division.

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Trivia Answer: A) Bobby Witt Jr.

In our inaugural Top 100 Prospects List, Bobby Witt Jr. was the top prospect in baseball. While his rookie season may not have quite lived up to the initial ranking, Witt is now coming off an incredible AL MVP runner-up, 9.4 WAR season for the Royals. Perhaps there’s a lesson in there about patience being a virtue, or whatever.

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