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Wondering which might be the best teams to check out? We have you covered. Below, we identify the most talented roster in each farm system. And if you need even more precision, this story ranks the 10 most stacked Minor League clubs in order.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST
Blue Jays: Vancouver Canadians (High-A)
The Jays stayed aggressive with 2023 first-rounder Arjun Nimmala (MLB No. 83) by pushing the 19-year-old shortstop to the Northwest League after last year¡¯s impressive final kick at Single-A Dunedin. Right-handers Fernando Perez and Juaron Watts-Brown give the Vancouver rotation some heft, while 2024 fourth-rounder and third baseman Sean Keys is a potential breakout prospect with his above-average hit tool.
Orioles: Norfolk Tides (Triple-A)
The Orioles system has thinned out some as they¡¯ve competed at the big league level, but Norfolk has one of the most formidable offensive 1-2 punches in all of the Minors in Samuel Basallo (MLB No. 12) and Coby Mayo (MLB No. 13). Add in four other Top 30 guys, led by Dylan Beavers and Jud Fabian in the outfield, and the Tides are still a pretty hot ticket.
Rays: Durham Bulls (Triple-A)
Tampa Bay¡¯s constant Minor League depth always seems to make Durham a loaded team, and this year is no different with two Top 100 prospects in shortstop Carson Williams (No. 8) and first baseman/outfielder Tre' Morgan (No. 90). (The latter is currently out with a quad injury.) Chandler Simpson -- last year¡¯s Minor League steals leader ¨C brings a ton of electricity to the Bulls as well, and Ian Seymour and Joe Rock serve as left-handers with solid stuff in the rotation.
Red Sox: Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A)
Worcester features two of the eight best prospects currently in the Minors in outfielder Roman Anthony (MLB No. 2) and shortstop Marcelo Mayer (MLB No. 11). Right-hander Hunter Dobbins was the organization's 2024 Minor League pitcher of the year after leading the system with a 3.08 ERA, and he rejoined the WooSox after winning his big league debut on Sunday.
Yankees: Hudson Valley Renegades (High-A)
Hudson Valley not only has the Yankees¡¯ lone Top 100 prospect, shortstop George Lombard Jr. (No. 98), but also the system¡¯s three best pitching prospects -- Ben Hess, Bryce Cunningham and Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz. Fellow righty Carlos Lagrange could make a name for himself with his upper-90s fastball and power sweeper.
AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL
Guardians: Akron RubberDucks (Double-A)
Akron has a potent lineup headlined by the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, second baseman Travis Bazzana (MLB No. 9), catcher Cooper Ingle (last year's High-A Midwest League MVP) and first baseman C.J. Kayfus (.836 OPS with the RubberDucks in the second half last year). Right-hander Austin Peterson led the Minors with 14 victories and an 0.89 WHIP last year while placing second in K/BB ratio (7.6) and walk rate (4 percent).
Royals: Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A)
We¡¯ve already seen Jac Caglianone (MLB No. 20) take his trademark power to the Texas League with a pair of absolute moonshots, and more should be coming as the 2024 sixth overall pick continues to grow into Double-A. He isn¡¯t alone as a Top 100 prospect with Northwest Arkansas as he¡¯s joined by solid all-around catcher Carter Jensen (No. 82). With outfielder Gavin Cross as well as right-handers Ben Kudrna and Steven Zobac also there, the Naturals claim five of Kansas City¡¯s top seven prospects.
Tigers: West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A)
Kevin McGonigle's right ankle sprain tempers some of the excitement for now, but any club that also claims Top 100 prospects Max Clark (No. 5) and Josue Brice?o (No. 91) is going to be must-follow quality. With his plus-plus speed, strong throwing arm and solid hit tool, Clark can impact any game, and Brice?o (last year¡¯s Arizona Fall League Triple Crown winner) has the power to play at any level. His bat will be the biggest focus as he continues to bounce between catcher and first base.
Twins: St. Paul Saints (Triple-A)
The Saints¡¯ lineup is graced with a pair of Top 100 bats, both of whom have had some injury issues. But both Emmanuel Rodriguez (No. 34) and Luke Keaschall (No. 57) are just 22 years old and are knocking on the door. A healthy start to the season could lead to a callup to the big club soon. St. Paul also has a pair of pitchers in the Twins¡¯ top 10 in Marco Raya and Andrew Morris among eight total Top 30 prospects on the roster when everyone is healthy.
White Sox: Charlotte Knights (Triple-A)
We¡¯ll give Charlotte the edge here over the equally loaded Birmingham (Double-A) because the Knights have three Top 100 prospects -- catchers Kyle Teel (No. 29) and Edgar Quero (No. 62), shortstop Colson Montgomery (No. 36) -- to the Barons¡¯ two -- left-handers Noah Schultz (No. 15) and Hagen Smith (No. 31). Chase Meidroth, who led the International League with a .437 on-base percentage last year, was just called up, but Charlotte still has right-hander Jairo Iriarte, who can display three solid or better pitches.
AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST
Angels: Rocket City Trash Pandas (Double-A)
More than a third (11 to be exact) of the Angels' Top 30 has started the year in Rocket City, but knowing how quickly the Angels move guys, that may not last long. It starts with 2024 first-rounder Christian Moore, who is also No. 64 on the Top 100, and he¡¯s one of five of the top 10 in the system at this level. That includes the pair of intriguing arms the organization got from the Phillies in last year¡¯s Carlos Est¨¦vez deal, George Klassen and Sam Aldegheri.
Astros: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A)
Sugar Land won the Triple-A and Pacific Coast League championships a year ago and has the talent to defend both titles. Brice Matthews and Jacob Melton have some of the best all-around tools in the system, while right-hander Miguel Ullola has an electric fastball and a power slider. Righty AJ Blubaugh and left-hander Colton Gordon returned to the Space Cowboys after finishing second and third in the PCL in ERA last year, as did infielder Shay Whitcomb and outfielder Pedro Le¨®n (currently out with a strained left knee), who combined for 49 homers and 55 steals in Sugar Land.
A¡¯s: Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A)
A total of nine of the A's Top 30 are calling Vegas home, led by 2024 first-rounder Nick Kurtz, our No. 35 overall prospect. He was already leading the Minors in homers and RBIs as of Thursday, so the A¡¯s are going to have to find room for him in the big leagues soon enough. He¡¯s joined by some toolsy outfielders in Colby Thomas and Denzel Clarke, and they are three of the seven in the organization¡¯s top 15 who are Aviators.
Mariners: Everett AquaSox (High-A)
This lineup features three Top 100 players, starting with shortstop Colt Emerson (No. 19) and includes outfielder Lazaro Montes (No. 39) and second baseman Michael Arroyo (No. 94) to form one of the better trifectas on any roster. That alone would make them fun to watch, but there¡¯s also switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje, the M¡¯s first-rounder from a year ago, as well as four other members of the Top 30.
Rangers: Frisco RoughRiders (Double-A)
Shortstop Sebastian Walcott (MLB No. 16) is the second-youngest player in Double-A (age 19) and might be baseball¡¯s best prospect at season¡¯s end. He¡¯s part of a deep lineup that also includes steady outfielder Alejandro Osuna, slugging first baseman Abimelec Ortiz and speedy shortstop Cameron Cauley. The rotation is equally strong with right-handers Winston Santos and Josh Stephan and left-handers Kohl Drake and Mitch Bratt.
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST
Braves: Columbus Clingstones (Double-A)
It¡¯s a new locale for the Braves¡¯ Double-A club, moving in-state from Mississippi. And there are nine members of Atlanta's Top 30 here. Pitching is the story -- seven of the nine Top 30 dudes are on the mound -- led by Drue Hackenberg, Lucas Braun and Jhancarlos Lara, who are all in the top 15.
Marlins: Jupiter Hammerheads (Single-A)
Jupiter is overflowing with shortstops from Miami's Top 30 prospects list: MLB.com's No. 77 overall prospect Starlyn Caba (arguably the best defender in the Minors), Andrew Salas (one of the top players in the 2025 international class and now the youngest player in full-season ball at barely 17) and Carter Johnson (a second-round pick last July). Other notable prospects include outfielders Dillon Head and Andres Valor, left-hander Keyner Benitez and third baseman Abrahan Ramirez.
Mets: Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Double-A)
Jett Williams (MLB No. 54) returned to Double-A after playing only 22 games there last year due to a right wrist injury, and his plus speed and solid power from a 5-foot-7 frame could make him a quick performer so long as he stays on the field. Ryan Clifford brings even more pop from the left side, and right-handers Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong have plus-plus pitches to keep the K¡¯s coming in their own second Double-A turns.
Nationals: Wilmington Blue Rocks (High-A)
This is the place to see some big names from Washington¡¯s 2024 Draft class with first-rounder Seaver King, competitive-balance pick Caleb Lomavita and fourth-rounder Jackson Kent all opening their first full seasons in the South Atlantic League. Lefty Alex Clemmey, who was acquired from the Guardians at last year¡¯s Trade Deadline, will try to push his way into Top 100 consideration with a plus fastball and 65-grade slider, and 2022 top pick Elijah Green ¨C a 70-grade runner and plus defender in center ¨C will try to manage his strikeouts in his first taste of High-A.
Phillies: Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A)
The Phillies¡¯ affiliates in Double-A (Reading) and Single-A (Clearwater) have more Top 30 representation, but we¡¯re projecting a bit to give Lehigh Valley the nod here. Justin Crawford (MLB No. 60) is already there and (here¡¯s the projection) the club's top prospect, Andrew Painter (MLB No. 7), should make his way there soon enough and get the bulk of his Minor League innings at Triple-A before he gets his first callup. Add in Mick Abel, Gabriel Rincones Jr. and Seth Johnson, and that¡¯s five IronPigs in the club¡¯s top 15.
NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL
Brewers: Carolina Mudcats (Single-A)
Jes¨²s Made (MLB No. 52) famously skipped over the Arizona Complex League to debut in full-season ball at just 17, but he isn¡¯t alone. Luis Pe?a has followed the same path with his above-average hit tool and plus-plus speed. The excitement doesn¡¯t stop there with Eric Bitonti providing plus-plus raw power and 2024 top pick Braylon Payne adding 70-grade wheels. On the pitching side, 2024 second-rounder Bryce Meccage is a popular breakout pick with his combination of stuff and projectability.
Cardinals: Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A)
Top Cards pitching prospect Quinn Mathews (MLB No. 42) is back in the International League after striking out 202 over four levels in 2024. He¡¯s only one part of a logjam of pitching in Triple-A with Michael McGreevy, Sem Robberse and Gordon Graceffo also fighting to prove they¡¯re worthy of the call to St. Louis in short order. On the offensive side, ¡®24 Texas League MVP Jimmy Crooks headed to the Minors¡¯ top level for the first time as a potential contributor both at the dish and behind it, and 40-man member Matt Koperniak hopes to push his way into St. Louis¡¯ MLB outfield after a breakout 2024 in which he hit 20 homers and posted an .882 OPS with Memphis.
Cubs: Iowa Cubs (Triple-A)
This is the most talented team in the Minors. Triple-A Iowa leads all clubs with five Top 100 prospects: right-hander Cade Horton (No. 48), outfielder Owen Caissie (No. 50), catcher Mois¨¦s Ballesteros (No. 65), second baseman James Triantos (No. 69) and outfielder Kevin Alc¨¢ntara (No. 86). First baseman Jonathon Long, right-hander Jack Neely and infielder Ben Cowles are the best members of the supporting cast.
Pirates: Indianapolis Indians (Triple-A)
Bubba Chandler (MLB No. 14) is reason enough to pick Indy as he¡¯s one of the most exciting pitching prospects in all of baseball and should reach Pittsburgh soon enough. Nick Yorke and Braxton Ashcraft give the Triple-A roster three of the organization¡¯s top six prospects and there are currently five in the top 20 with Indianapolis.
Reds: Chattanooga Lookouts (Double-A)
Edwin Arroyo (MLB No. 88) is out with a hamstring issue, but is expected back Tuesday, giving the Lookouts two Top 100 bats in the lineup, along with No. 80 Sal Stewart. Come around June, hopefully fellow Top 100 hitter Cam Collier (No. 87) is back with them and 2024 first-rounder Chase Burns (No. 24) could be there by May. There are two other Top 30 hitters in town (H¨¦ctor Rodr¨ªguez and Ethan O¡¯Donnell), making this a pretty robust lineup.
NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST
D-backs: Hillsboro Hops (High-A)
The Hops are loaded up on the infield with top 14 prospects Demetrio Crisantes, Jansel Luis and Cristofer Torin, and the outfield isn¡¯t too shabby either, led by top 10 residents Ryan Waldschmidt and Druw Jones. Crisantes -- a career .335 hitter in the Minors -- could especially use his time in the Northwest League to push into the Top 100, while Jones is looking to return after falling off this offseason. For an interesting arm, look to Yordin Chalas -- a 21-year-old fireballer who added a splinker in the offseason and is moving from relief into a starting role at High-A.
Dodgers: Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Single-A)
Rancho Cucamonga has the best Single-A roster, starting with shortstop Kellon Lindsey, a 2024 first-rounder with Trea Turner vibes, and two more players with high offensive ceilings in outfielder Eduardo Quintero and shortstop Joendry Vargas. Toolsy outfielders Mike Sirota and Jaron Elkins add even more depth to the lineup, while right-hander Hyun-Seok Jang struck out 41 percent of the batters he faced in his pro debut last year.
Giants: Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A)
Sacramento could form an entire rotation of Top 30 prospects with Carson Whisenhunt, Trevor McDonald, Mason Black, Carson Seymour and Carson Ragsdale, and that doesn¡¯t even include Kyle Harrison and Keaton Winn, who graduated from prospect status last year. Outfielder Wade Meckler has batted .330 in his Minor League career. One of the best power hitters in the Minors, first baseman Bryce Eldridge (MLB No. 22) could join the River Cats once his left wrist injury heals, though he also could open the year at Double-A Richmond.
Padres: San Antonio Missions (Double-A)
As is their wont, the Padres chose to stay aggressive with Ethan Salas (MLB No. 30) by promoting him to the Texas League despite his .599 OPS with High-A Fort Wayne last year, out of belief that his second-half adjustments are sticky. (Wednesday's three-hit game helps that case.) Salas will work with a deep San Antonio rotation that includes Henry Baez, Victor Lizarraga and Jagger Haynes. Reliever Bradgley Rodriguez also received Major League consideration with his 96-99 mph fastball and plus-plus changeup.
Rockies: Albuquerque Isotopes (Triple-A)
With Chase Dollander and Zac Veen now in the big leagues, this isn¡¯t quite as deep a group as it was a week ago, but there¡¯s still big-time international signees in Yanquiel Fern¨¢ndez and Adael Amador on the roster, two of seven Top 30 guys who are hoping to be radioactive this season.