Team Outlook
The Rays have 0ne of the strongest farm systems in the league. Even without trading Shane Baz they would’ve had a strong system, but they were able to make it that much stronger via the prospects received, particularly Caden Bodine. Beyond that, Theo Gillen looks every bit like a top five prospect in the game, plus they were able to add one of the highest ceiling players in the recent draft in Grady Emerson. This Rays system has a lot of talent and it’s very deep, which gives them one of the best prospect lists around.
About Our Top 30 Lists
Prospects Live, led by its evaluating team & Director of Scouting Trevor Hooth, is proud to begin updating and expanding system reports. The team combines industry feedback, our live looks, film, and available data to compile each org. We believe this effort has enabled us to present you, the reader, with our best possible view of the prospects in the organization.
We have constructed this list using the Overall Future Potential (OFP) scale. There is no perfect equation for ranking prospects or assigning value to them, but we believe this method is the best possible approach. Every prospect on this list has been graded based on the tried and true 20-80 scouting scale. An 80 is the highest tool and OFP grade on the scale, reserved for MVP-caliber players or tools. Conversely, a 20 is reserved for non-prospects (NPs). A 50 OFP falls in the middle, indicating our evaluators deem this player a future average major league player. Below the 50 OFP tier are the 45s and 40s, comprising a large majority of players on each list. These are specific-role players, such as platoon hitters, utility players, or low-leverage relievers. Above the 50 OFP tier are the 55s and 60s. A 55 represents a future above-average player, and a 60 OFP designation is reserved for future All-Star caliber players.
In addition to the tool grades and OFP, we will also include a ‘Risk’ associated with each prospect. We use this to better communicate to you, the reader, whether a grade is more aggressive or conservative in nature. The evaluation team has worked hard to apply both the grades and risk components to better illustrate how each individual prospect stacks up in their respective system and in the baseball ecosystem.
These lists include the most recent draft picks. The picks may not sign with the team, and that will be acknowledged, but for the time being we will include the picks. Should it come out that they are not signing with the organization, we will update the lists to reflect that. The PLive draft team worked hard to get writeups with grades for draft prospects, but because of the difference in level and team, the grades may not reflect their placement.
Evaluators: Grant Carver, JB Sebastiano, Mitch Stachnik, Danny Barrand, Nate Jones, Brandon Tew, Matt Seese, Peyton Franks, Chirs O’Day, Trevor Hooth, Jacob Maxwell
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Top 30 Prospects at a Glance
1. Theo Gillen, OF – 60 OFP
2. Grady Emerson, SS – 55 OFP
3. Nathan Flewelling, C – 50 OFP
4. Caden Bodine, C – 50 OFP
5. Cooper Flemming, SS – 50 OFP
6. Brody Hopkins, RHP – 50 OFP
7. Taitn Gray, 1B – 50 OFP
8. Daniel Pierce, SS – 50 OFP
9. Anderson Brito, RHP – 50 OFP
10. Michael Forret, RHP – 50 OFP
11. Santiago Suarez, RHP – 50 OFP
12. Ben Blair, RHP – 45 OFP
13. Xavier Isaac, 1B – 45 OFP
14. Ty Johnson, RHP – 45 OFP
15. Jacob Melton, OF – 45 OFP
16. Taj Marchand, SS – 45 OFP
17. Austin Overn, OF – 45 OFP
18. Jose Urbina, RHP – 45 OFP
19. Aidan Cremarosa, RHP – 45 OFP
20. Slater de Brun, OF – 45 OFP
21. T.J. Nichols, RHP – 45 OFP
22. Aidan Smith, OF – 45 OFP
23. Brendan Summerhill, OF – 50 OFP
24. Jadher Areinamo, 2B – 45 OFP
25. Trevor Harrison, RHP – 45 OFP
26. Victor Valdez, SS – 45 OFP
27. Émilien Pitre, 2B – 40 OFP
28. Gavin Giese, RHP – 40 OFP
29. Fabricio Blanco, SS – 40 OFP
30. Andreimi Antunez, SS – 40 OFP
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Theo Gillen, OF – 60 OFP
HT: 6-2 WT: 195 H/T: L/R
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2029
OFP: 60
Risk: Moderate
Hit: 55
Power: 55
Field: 55
Throw: 45
Run: 60
Scouting Report
It was a good first full pro season for Theo Gillen, who has a lot of physical tools and a pretty well rounded game overall for a young 20 year old. Gillen has started to add strength since his draft date, but the frame still has more room for impact to project on. He has a smooth, quiet left handed stroke with good bat control that he uses to his advantage. The hit tool is above average, as Gillen has long performed well with contact rates and also has a great eye for the zone. He can be a bit too passive at times and a little more aggression in the approach may be needed eventually, but a hitter at this age with an advanced eye and good bat to ball skills is impressive. On top of that, Gillen flashes above average power that he would be able to get to more if he does add on some more size. The approach may always lean towards patience and making contact, but there is potential for above average game power here that raises the ceiling a good bit. In the field, Gillen uses his plus foot speed to play a good center field and with more experience there, he projects as a plus. He’s still relatively new to the position, as he was originally a shortstop, but he has all of the physical tools to be an impact center fielder. That foot speed helps him on the bases too, where he is a real threat and stole 36 bags last season in Single-A. This is an intriguing combination of both ceiling and floor due to the fact that the hit tool/discipline are both so good and he plays a premium position, as well as the raw power and projection in the frame. Gillen is already high on prospect lists and with another good season in 2026, he could be one of the bigger helium rises in the minors. – Grant Carver
Grady Emerson, SS – 55 OFP
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