MLB Pipeline's top-ranked prospect ahead of the 2025 season is a Dodger -- not that it should come as much of a surprise.

Two days after Roki Sasaki was officially introduced in Los Angeles, MLB Pipeline unveiled its Top 100 prospects on Friday, with Sasaki checking in at the top spot, ahead of Boston¡¯s Roman Anthony at No. 2.

But Sasaki is not the only Dodgers prospect on the list. In fact, with six of the Top 100, L.A.'s system is loaded. Only the Cubs and Mariners have more.

Sasaki, naturally, is the headliner. When he was posted in early December, thus making him eligible to sign in both the 2024 and '25 international classes, he instantly became the top-ranked prospect in both classes. He has the potential to enter the sport as an ace -- owner of a triple-digit fastball, a wipeout splitter and a nasty slider.

During Sasaki¡¯s introduction on Wednesday, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman noted that his signing was the culmination of a six-year process, dating back to the club's time scouting him as a high-schooler.

¡°Even then, his explosive fastball, pinpoint command and poise beyond his years stood out,¡± Friedman said. ¡°Roki has gone on to set records. He has made an indelible mark on the international stage. And we couldn¡¯t be more excited about this partnership with him.¡±

Meanwhile, five other Dodgers crack the list.

Catcher Dalton Rushing (No. 30) and outfielder Josue De Paula (No. 40) give Los Angeles three of the top 40 prospects. Only the White Sox have more.

Lefty Jackson Ferris (No. 71), shortstop Alex Freeland (No. 72) and outfielder Zyhir Hope (No. 75) round out the Dodgers' group.

Those six prospects combine to rank third in the Majors by MLB Pipeline's "prospect points" with 317, behind only the White Sox and Tigers. (The prospect-points ranking essentially takes the reverse ranking of each player, counting the top-ranked prospect as 100 points, the second-ranked as 99, and so on.)

These Dodgers are undeniably built for the present, aiming to become the first team in 25 years to repeat as World Series champions. But clearly, the future remains bright as well.