MLB Pipeline has released its updated Top 100 Prospects list, reflecting recent developments including the 2025 Draft and Trade Deadline. The rankings now feature new draft picks and adjustments for players who have shown strong performances during the season. Each of the 30 Major League farm systems also received revised Top 30 lists.
Konnor Griffin, a shortstop/outfielder in the Pirates organization, retains his No. 1 ranking. According to MLB Pipeline, “The 2024 ninth overall pick entered pro ball with the potential for plus power and plus-plus speed and has shown a much-improved hit tool from his amateur days, getting him closer to the five-tool ideal profile at a premium position at just 19 years old.” Griffin is joined in the Top 10 by Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler.
Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers moved up to No. 2 on the list as he continues to display one of Minor League Baseball’s best hitting abilities, maintaining a .319 career average in Detroit’s system. Leo De Vries ranks third after being traded from San Diego to Oakland at the deadline; he becomes Oakland’s first-ever Top 10 prospect since MLB Pipeline began these rankings in 2004.
Sebastian Walcott (Rangers), Jesús Made (Brewers), JJ Wetherholt (Cardinals), Samuel Basallo (Orioles), Max Clark (Tigers), and Andrew Painter (Phillies) round out the top ten prospects. The report notes that “Walcott — a 6-foot-4 shortstop with monster power and a rocket arm — is one of only 11 players since 2006 to get more than 400 plate appearances at Double-A at 19 or younger.”
There are several notable newcomers among this year’s top-ranked prospects. Brewers infielder Luis Peña made significant progress, rising directly from Single-A to High-A while posting solid offensive numbers: “.301/.374/.471 with seven homers and just a 14.0 percent strikeout rate in 76 games in his first season stateside.”
Other new additions include George Lombard Jr., shortstop for the Yankees’ organization, who enters at No. 25 on this midseason update.
Draft picks from last month have also impacted this year’s list, though none reached as high as Paul Skenes did when he debuted at No. 3 in last year’s rankings. Twelve draftees appear on this year’s list—matching last year’s total—including Ethan Holliday (Rockies), Eli Willits (Nationals), Kade Anderson (Mariners), Seth Hernandez (Pirates), Liam Doyle (Cardinals), Jamie Arnold (Athletics), Aiva Arquette (Marlins), JoJo Parker (Blue Jays), Billy Carlson (White Sox), Steele Hall (Reds), Kyson Witherspoon (Red Sox) and Tyler Bremner (Angels).
Sixty percent of preseason ranked prospects held their spots through this midseason update; most others graduated to Major League play or dropped off due to performance or injury.
Josue Briceño led all risers by climbing from No. 95 to No. 32 following strong showings as both catcher and first baseman for Detroit.
This edition marks a record-setting presence for shortstops—30 appear on this year’s Top 100 compared with previous highs of just two dozen—while only one true third baseman makes an appearance: Sal Stewart of Cincinnati.
International representation remains strong: ten countries are included among listed prospects, with Americans comprising most selections but notable groups from Latin America as well.
Looking ahead, team-by-team farm system rankings will be released later in the week. Early analysis shows Seattle leading all organizations with nine players on the current Top 100—a mark not seen since San Diego featured ten such talents before opening day in 2019.
Every club places at least one player on this year’s updated Top 100 roster; nearly every system features representation within its top half.
