{"id":432928,"date":"2026-01-27T14:56:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/432928\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:56:25","slug":"the-hatchery-who-i-expect-to-crack-the-2027-top-100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/432928\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hatchery: Who I Expect to Crack the 2027 Top 100"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2026 Prospect Rankings<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">With the annually release of the <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/?p=172182462\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Top 100 MLB Prospects<\/a>, there is no better time to look ahead to next year to highlight a group of prospects that can burst onto the scene to solidify themselves as the best young players in the minor leagues. This article is heavily inspired by Fangraphs <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.fangraphs.com\/author\/elongenhagen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eric Longenhagen\u2019s<\/a> yearly tradition of selecting his \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.fangraphs.com\/picks-to-click-who-i-expect-to-make-the-2026-top-100\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">gut-feel guys<\/a>\u201d that he believes have the talent to make next season\u2019s edition of his Top 100.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Since this is my first go at this exercise, I only have one rule:<\/p>\n<p>No player on my <a href=\"https:\/\/tjstats.ca\/?p=172182462\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Top 100 Prospect List<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">For the 2026 season I have selected 40 prospects, all of which I discuss in this article.  They are organized into subsets based on prospect archetypes to make the article more digestible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p>College Arms<br \/>\nGage Wood, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies<br \/>\nAJ Russell, RHP, Texas Rangers<br \/>\nMarcus Phillips, RHP, Boston Red Sox<br \/>\nTyler Bremner, RHP, Los Angeles Angels<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/current.png\" alt=\"Gage Wood\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Gage Wood<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 0&#8243;\/205 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-12-15, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Newport, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 1, Pick: 26                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Arkansas                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/143.svg\" alt=\"Clearwater Threshers\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            1&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.0&#13;<br \/>\n                            4.50&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.50&#13;<br \/>\n                            55.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            22.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            33.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            46.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            55.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Gage Wood posted an absurd 41.3 K-BB% in his final season at Arkansas, earning a first-round selection by the Phillies. Some evaluators viewed Wood as the best pure stuff arm in the class, and it\u2019s easy to see why: his fastball sits in the mid-90s with roughly 17 inches of iVB from a 5.5-foot release, giving it elite shape, and he pairs it with two breaking balls that each flash plus traits. If he can iron out his command, Wood offers legitimate frontline starter upside.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525769_782_current.png\" alt=\"AJ Russell\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>AJ Russell<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 6&#8243;\/223 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-06-29, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Alexandria, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 2, Pick: 9                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Tennessee                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/140.svg\" alt=\"ACL Rangers\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>No MiLB Data Available<\/p>\n<p>AJ Russell saw much of his college career derailed by Tommy John surgery, but that didn\u2019t deter the Rangers from selecting him 52nd overall in the 2025 draft. The big-bodied right-hander features a 93-94 mph fastball that plays up thanks to an extremely shallow approach angle, allowing it to stifle hitters despite modest raw shape. His secondaries remain a work in progress, but there\u2019s plenty to dream on as he continues to distance himself from surgery.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525769_782_current.png\" alt=\"Marcus Phillips\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Marcus Phillips<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 4&#8243;\/246 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-07-26, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Sioux Falls, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. CB-A, Pick: 1                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Tennessee                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/111.svg\" alt=\"FCL Red Sox\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>No MiLB Data Available<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Phillips fits the Red Sox pitching archetype to a tee, combining premium velocity with elite extension. His fastball averaged 95 mph at Tennessee while generating nearly 7.5 feet of extension, helping the pitch consistently get on hitters quicker than expected. While the shape isn\u2019t overly intriguing, Boston has enjoyed success developing this profile, and if things click, Phillips\u2019 floor looks like a mid-rotation starter.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525770_584_current.png\" alt=\"Tyler Bremner\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tyler Bremner<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/190 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-04-20, &#13;<br \/>\n                    San Diego, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 1, Pick: 2                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: UC Santa Barbara                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/108.svg\" alt=\"ACL Angels\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>No MiLB Data Available<\/p>\n<p>The second overall pick is typically a lock for Top 100 status, but Tyler Bremner currently feels more like an incomplete arm. His fastball-changeup combination is strong, though the lack of a reliable third pitch and less-refined command relative to his peers has limited his present projection and keeps his stock somewhat muted.<\/p>\n<p>    College Bats<br \/>\nEthan Frey, OF, Houston Astros<br \/>\nLuke Stevenson, C, Seattle Mariners<br \/>\nMarek Houston, SS, Minnesota Twins<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525770_954_current.png\" alt=\"Ethan Frey\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ethan Frey<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    OF, Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 6&#8243;\/225 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-03-15, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Leesville, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 3, Pick: 20                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: LSU                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/117.svg\" alt=\"Fayetteville Woodpeckers\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            26&#13;<br \/>\n                            122&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.904&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.140&#13;<br \/>\n                            3&#13;<br \/>\n                            9&#13;<br \/>\n                            20.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            16.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            19.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                            37.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            58.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Ethan Frey delivered arguably the most impressive pro debut of any 2025 draftee, posting a 165 wRC+ across 26 Low-A games while flashing every tool needed to profile as a future slugger. If he maintains even a portion of that production over a full season, Frey could rocket up prospect boards in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525769_782_current.png\" alt=\"Luke Stevenson\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Luke Stevenson<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    C, Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: L\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 1&#8243;\/200 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-07-22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Flemington, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. CB-A, Pick: 3                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: North Carolina                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/136.svg\" alt=\"Inland Empire 66ers\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            22&#13;<br \/>\n                            100&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.840&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.120&#13;<br \/>\n                            1&#13;<br \/>\n                            1&#13;<br \/>\n                            19.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            23.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            21.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            36.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            58.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Luke Stevenson, one of my favorite targets from the 2025 draft, landed in Seattle after being selected in the CB-A round. The burly catcher posted excellent contact-quality metrics at UNC to pair with a selective offensive approach and also projects as an above-average defender behind the plate. That combination of offensive ceiling and defensive stability makes him an especially intriguing catching prospect heading into 2026.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525771_562_current.png\" alt=\"Marek Houston\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Marek Houston<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    SS, Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/205 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-04-14, &#13;<br \/>\n                    College Station, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 1, Pick: 16                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Wake Forest                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/142.svg\" alt=\"Cedar Rapids Kernels\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            24&#13;<br \/>\n                            110&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.680&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.080&#13;<br \/>\n                            1&#13;<br \/>\n                            7&#13;<br \/>\n                            19.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            7.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            18.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            43.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            55.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Marek Houston could crack the Top 100 almost entirely on the strength of his glove, as he boasts a phenomenal defensive profile at shortstop. Supporting that foundation is a plus hit tool, a pull-power approach, and a projectable frame that gives him multiple paths to offensive growth.<\/p>\n<p>Defense First Outfielders<br \/>\nLuis Lara, CF, Milwaukee Brewers<br \/>\nNelson Rada, CF, Los Angeles Angels<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525772_616_current.png\" alt=\"Luis Lara\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Luis Lara<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    CF, Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: S\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 8&#8243;\/167 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-11-17, &#13;<br \/>\n                    San Felipe, Venezuela                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/158.svg\" alt=\"Biloxi Shuckers\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            136&#13;<br \/>\n                            612&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.699&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.086&#13;<br \/>\n                            2&#13;<br \/>\n                            44&#13;<br \/>\n                            16.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            14.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            17.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            42.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            48.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Luis Lara could break camp with Milwaukee and immediately grade out as one of the better defensive center fielders in baseball. His speed, instincts, and arm strength allow him to impact the game defensively at a high level, though limited power output has kept him off this year\u2019s Top 100 despite a strong hit tool.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525772_21_current.png\" alt=\"Nelson Rada\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nelson Rada<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    CF, Age: 20, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: L\/L, &#13;<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 9&#8243;\/185 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2005-08-24, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Valencia, Venezuela                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/108.svg\" alt=\"Navegantes del Magallanes\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: AA, AAA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            135&#13;<br \/>\n                            589&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.758&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.067&#13;<br \/>\n                            2&#13;<br \/>\n                            54&#13;<br \/>\n                            19.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            12.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            25.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            43.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            41.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Nelson Rada remains a favourite of statistical models, continuing to excel in the upper minors as a teenager thanks to his advanced approach and feel for contact. He looks like a natural in center field, but, similar to Lara, a near-total lack of power caps his overall prospect ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>Prep Shortstops<br \/>\nDevin Fitz-Gerald, SS, Washington Nationals<br \/>\nGavin Fien, 3B, Washington Nationals<br \/>\nBilly Carlson, SS, Chicago White Sox<br \/>\nSteele Hall, SS, Cincinnati Reds<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525773_207_current.png\" alt=\"Devin Fitz-Gerald\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Devin Fitz-Gerald<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    SS, Age: 20, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: S\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 10&#8243;\/185 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2005-08-17, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Boca Raton, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2024, Rd. 5, Pick: 29                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Minnesota                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/120.svg\" alt=\"Fredericksburg Nationals\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            41&#13;<br \/>\n                            173&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.910&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.180&#13;<br \/>\n                            6&#13;<br \/>\n                            8&#13;<br \/>\n                            13.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            16.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            18.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            43.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            55.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Devin Fitz-Gerald enjoyed a strong pro debut in the ACL and carried that momentum into full-season ball at Low-A Hickory before a shoulder injury ended his season in early July. Prior to the injury, all signs pointed toward a breakout, highlighted by excellent swing decisions, plus contact rates, and emerging power from both sides of the plate.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525773_334_current.png\" alt=\"Gavin Fien\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Gavin Fien<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    3B, Age: 18, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/200 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2007-03-08, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Temecula, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 1, Pick: 12                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Great Oak HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/120.svg\" alt=\"Fredericksburg Nationals\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            10&#13;<br \/>\n                            45&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.608&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.122&#13;<br \/>\n                            0&#13;<br \/>\n                            1&#13;<br \/>\n                            24.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            6.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            28.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            45.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            61.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Gavin Fien was viewed by some evaluators as the top prep bat in the 2025 draft, and the underlying traits support that reputation. While his pro debut was uneven, he has already flashed standout power metrics backed by strong pitch recognition and contact rates, positioning him as a potential fast riser among high school draftees in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525769_782_current.png\" alt=\"Billy Carlson\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Billy Carlson<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    SS, Age: 19, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 1&#8243;\/185 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2006-07-29, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Mission Viejo, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 1, Pick: 10                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Corona HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/145.svg\" alt=\"ACL White Sox\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>No MiLB Data Available<\/p>\n<p>Billy Carlson looks every bit the part of an MLB-caliber shortstop out of high school. He\u2019s a smooth, instinctive defender and posted some of the strongest power metrics among his prep peers. If the White Sox can tighten his swing and make it more compact, concerns about his hit tool could quickly fade.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525769_782_current.png\" alt=\"Steele Hall\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Steele Hall<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    SS, Age: 18, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 0&#8243;\/180 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2007-07-24, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Mobile, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 1, Pick: 9                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Hewitt-Trussville HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/113.svg\" alt=\"ACL Reds\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>No MiLB Data Available<\/p>\n<p>Steele Hall is an ultra-athletic shortstop with top-end speed and strong defensive instincts. One of the youngest players selected in the 2025 draft, Hall held his own against older competition, and his quick hands and launch profile offer a favorable power outlook, though an inconsistent hit tool remains his primary flaw.<\/p>\n<p>Splendid Southpaws<br \/>\nMitch Bratt, LHP, Arizona Diamondbacks<br \/>\nChristian Oppor, LHP, Chicago White Sox<br \/>\nJacob Bresnahan, LHP, San Francisco Giants<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525774_278_current.png\" alt=\"Mitch Bratt\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Mitch Bratt<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    LHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 1&#8243;\/190 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-07-03, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Newmarket, Canada                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2021, Rd. 5, Pick: 2                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Georgia Premier Academy                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/109.svg\" alt=\"Arizona Diamondbacks\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            24&#13;<br \/>\n                            122.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.38&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.17&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            4.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            25.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            68.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Mitch Bratt relies on a deep pitch mix and surgical command to neutralize hitters. He doesn\u2019t overpower opponents with velocity, but his ability to live in the zone while sustaining strong whiff rates gives him a unique profile built on precision rather than raw stuff.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525769_782_current.png\" alt=\"Christian Oppor\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Christian Oppor<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    LHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/175 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-07-23, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Madison, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2023, Rd. 5, Pick: 15                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Gulf Coast CC                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/145.svg\" alt=\"Winston-Salem Dash\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            22&#13;<br \/>\n                            87.2&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.08&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.19&#13;<br \/>\n                            31.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            11.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            20.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            33.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            63.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>High-90s velocity from the left side propelled Christian Oppor to a breakout 2025 season, highlighted by major improvements in command metrics. He posted a notable jump in Strike% and improved his Zone% to above average, while his changeup emerged as a deadly weapon against right-handed hitters. Poor feel for spin remains the primary limiter.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525774_561_current.png\" alt=\"Jacob Bresnahan\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jacob Bresnahan<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 20, &#13;<br \/>\n                    LHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 4&#8243;\/195 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2005-06-27, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Renton, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2023, Rd. 13, Pick: 24                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Sumner HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/137.svg\" alt=\"San Jose Giants\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            22&#13;<br \/>\n                            93.0&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.61&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.18&#13;<br \/>\n                            32.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            11.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            21.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            36.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            64.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Jacob Bresnahan enjoyed a breakout 2025, posting a 2.61 ERA and 3.00 FIP across 93 innings in Low-A. His fastball plays as a plus offering thanks to impressive life, which also enhances the effectiveness of his late-fading changeup. With improved strike throwing, Bresnahan could force his way into future Top 100 discussions if the production holds against stronger competition.<\/p>\n<p>Stuff Savants<br \/>\nAnderson Brito, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays<br \/>\nLuke Sinnard, RHP, Atlanta Braves<br \/>\nChristian Zazueta, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers<br \/>\nBen Hess, RHP, New York Yankees<br \/>\nOwen Murphy, RHP, Atlanta Braves<br \/>\nAntwone Kelly, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525775_177_current.png\" alt=\"Anderson Brito\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Anderson Brito<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 10&#8243;\/155 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-07-07, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Estado Sucre, Venezuela                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/139.svg\" alt=\"Bowling Green Hot Rods\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            12&#13;<br \/>\n                            49.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.28&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.30&#13;<br \/>\n                            31.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            13.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            17.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            30.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            60.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Anderson Brito impressed in an abbreviated High-A season before shining in the Arizona Fall League, where his fastball sat 98 mph and his trio of secondaries all graded well above average. Now in the Rays system, Brito will look to carry that momentum forward and solidify himself as a Top 100-caliber arm.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525775_367_current.png\" alt=\"Luke Sinnard\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Luke Sinnard<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 23, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 8&#8243;\/250 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2002-10-21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Nashville, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2024, Rd. 3, Pick: 25                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Indiana                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/144.svg\" alt=\"Glendale Desert Dogs\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            16&#13;<br \/>\n                            72.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.86&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.18&#13;<br \/>\n                            28.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            8.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            19.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            33.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            64.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Luke Sinnard posted a 2.86 ERA and 2.83 FIP across 72.1 innings in 2025 before continuing to impress in the AFL. The towering right-hander uses a steep seven-foot release to create uncomfortable angles, pairs it with strong fastball feel, and features a low-spin splitter that could become devastating with better feel. Atlanta\u2019s pitching development track record only adds optimism.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525776_361_current.png\" alt=\"Christian Zazueta\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Christian Zazueta<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/163 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-10-07, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Navajoa, MEX                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/119.svg\" alt=\"Great Lakes Loons\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            17&#13;<br \/>\n                            67.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.41&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.02&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            5.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            23.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                            36.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            67.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Christian Zazueta may be the top pitching prospect in the Dodgers system, combining strong strike throwing with electric stuff. His fastball sits 93-94 mph with 14 inches of iVB, a shallow -4.3\u00b0 VAA, and excellent whiff rates, while his slider and changeup round out a prototypical three-pitch starter mix.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525776_165_current.png\" alt=\"Ben Hess\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ben Hess<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 23, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 5&#8243;\/255 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2002-09-03, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Moline, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2024, Rd. 1, Pick: 26                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Alabama                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/147.svg\" alt=\"Somerset Patriots\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            22&#13;<br \/>\n                            103.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.22&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.07&#13;<br \/>\n                            33.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            10.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            22.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            32.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            63.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Ben Hess, the Yankees\u2019 2024 first-round pick, delivered a strong pro debut, posting a 3.22 ERA and 2.50 FIP across 103.1 innings en route to Double-A. His lively 92-94 mph fastball anchors an arsenal that includes two bat-missing breaking balls and a tumbling changeup, with improved command representing the next step.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525777_198_current.png\" alt=\"Owen Murphy\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Owen Murphy<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 1&#8243;\/190 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-09-27, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Chicago, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2022, Rd. 1, Pick: 20                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Riverside Brookfield                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/144.svg\" alt=\"Rome Emperors\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            7&#13;<br \/>\n                            30.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.19&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.69&#13;<br \/>\n                            30.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            5.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            25.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            30.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            66.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Before undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2024, Owen Murphy was on a meteoric rise, backed by dominant High-A results and a strong pitch mix. Since returning late in 2025, his fastball velocity has dipped slightly but remains highly effective due to elite ride and shallow approach, while changes to his breaking ball mix and a newly added changeup give him additional weapons. All signs point toward a full return to form as he moves further from surgery.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525777_689_current.png\" alt=\"Antwone Kelly\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Antwone Kelly<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 10&#8243;\/183 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-09-01, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Oranjestad, Aruba                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/134.svg\" alt=\"Pittsburgh Pirates\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            25&#13;<br \/>\n                            107.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.02&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.06&#13;<br \/>\n                            27.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            7.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            19.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            27.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            65.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Antwone Kelly wields elite velocity, averaging 97 mph and touching 101, while pounding the zone effectively. Though the fastball lacks elite shape, his ability to command it sets up his slider and changeup, giving him a floor as a potential high-leverage reliever.<\/p>\n<p>    Teenage Arms<br \/>\nKevin Defrank, RHP, Miami Marlins<br \/>\nKruz Schoolcraft, LHP, San Diego Padres<br \/>\nDavid Shields, LHP, Kansas City Royals<br \/>\nKendry Chourio, RHP, Kansas City Royals<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525769_782_current.png\" alt=\"Kevin Defrank\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Defrank<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 17, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 5&#8243;\/202 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2008-08-11, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/146.svg\" alt=\"DSL Miami\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            10&#13;<br \/>\n                            31.0&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.19&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.29&#13;<br \/>\n                            24.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            7.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            17.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            62.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Defrank has evaluators buzzing thanks to a massive 6-foot-5, 235-pound frame paired with surprising athleticism. Already flashing a 97 mph fastball and two promising secondaries at just 17 years old, Defrank\u2019s ceiling is enormous.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525769_782_current.png\" alt=\"Kruz Schoolcraft\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kruz Schoolcraft<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 18, &#13;<br \/>\n                    LHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 8&#8243;\/229 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2007-04-18, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Albuquerque, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2025, Rd. 1, Pick: 25                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Sunset HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/135.svg\" alt=\"Lake Elsinore Storm\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            1&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.2&#13;<br \/>\n                            10.80&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.40&#13;<br \/>\n                            44.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            33.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            11.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            71.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            52.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Kruz Schoolcraft, the Padres\u2019 top pick in 2025, made a strong first impression in his lone Low-A outing. The lanky left-hander averaged 95 MPH on his fastball and flashed a plus changeup. Given raving reviews about his command in high school, Schoolcraft could be a quick riser.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525778_932_current.png\" alt=\"David Shields\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>David Shields<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 19, &#13;<br \/>\n                    LHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/210 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2006-09-09, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Pittsburgh, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2024, Rd. 2, Pick: 2                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Mt. Lebanon HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/118.svg\" alt=\"Columbia Fireflies\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            19&#13;<br \/>\n                            75.2&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.38&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.02&#13;<br \/>\n                            28.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            5.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            23.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            26.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            64.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>David Shields emerged as one of the biggest risers from the 2024 draft, dominating Low-A with a 2.01 ERA and 2.57 FIP across 71.2 innings. The prep lefty shows advanced command and feel, with the next step being unlocking more velocity for his low-90s fastball.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525779_389_current.png\" alt=\"Kendry Chourio\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kendry Chourio<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 18, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 0&#8243;\/160 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2007-10-01, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Maracaibo, Venezuela                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/118.svg\" alt=\"Columbia Fireflies\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            14&#13;<br \/>\n                            51.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.51&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.95&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            27.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            27.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            68.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Kendry Chourio made the jump from the DSL to Low-A at just 17 years old, underscoring Kansas City\u2019s confidence in his profile. His mid-90s fastball and fading changeup headline a well-rounded arsenal that already looks advanced for his age.<\/p>\n<p>Teenage Bats<br \/>\nJorge Quintana, SS, San Diego Padres<br \/>\nElian Pena, SS, New York Mets<br \/>\nJuan Sanchez, SS, Toronto Blue Jays<br \/>\nNathan Flewelling, C, Tampa Bay Rays<br \/>\nEmil Morales, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525779_362_current.png\" alt=\"Jorge Quintana\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jorge Quintana<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    SS, Age: 18, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: S\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/183 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2007-04-05, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Ocumare del Tuy, Venezuela                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/135.svg\" alt=\"Lake Elsinore Storm\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            75&#13;<br \/>\n                            330&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.702&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.120&#13;<br \/>\n                            4&#13;<br \/>\n                            26&#13;<br \/>\n                            25.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            11.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                            27.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            44.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            52.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Jorge Quintana has looked like a natural at shortstop, making highlight-reel plays while posting near-MLB-average contact quality as an 18-year-old. His approach is sound, though questions about the hit tool and modest production limit his current ceiling despite strong underlying data.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525780_729_current.png\" alt=\"Elian Pe\u00f1a\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Elian Pe\u00f1a<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    SS, Age: 18, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: L\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 10&#8243;\/180 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2007-10-19, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Azua, Dominican Republic                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/121.svg\" alt=\"DSL Mets Orange\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            55&#13;<br \/>\n                            223&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.923&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.236&#13;<br \/>\n                            9&#13;<br \/>\n                            21&#13;<br \/>\n                            16.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            16.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            22.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            39.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            63.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Elian Pena silenced early concerns following an 0-for-26 start by finishing his DSL season with a 146 wRC+. His steep, compact swing supports a pull-heavy fly ball approach that should translate to power, and solid pitch recognition gives him a path to stateside ball in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525769_782_current.png\" alt=\"Juan Sanchez\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Juan Sanchez<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    SS, Age: 18, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/180 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2007-09-27, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Cotui, Dominican Republic                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/141.svg\" alt=\"DSL Blue Jays Red\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            56&#13;<br \/>\n                            253&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.957&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.224&#13;<br \/>\n                            8&#13;<br \/>\n                            4&#13;<br \/>\n                            17.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            10.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            21.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            45.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            61.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Already viewed as one of Toronto\u2019s top IFA signings since Vlad Guerrero Jr., Juan Sanchez has checked every box in the DSL. He pairs a projectable frame and eye-catching EVs with budding contact skills and sound swing decisions.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525780_858_current.png\" alt=\"Nathan Flewelling\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nathan Flewelling<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    C, Age: 19, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: L\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/200 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2006-11-11, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Red Deer, Canada                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2024, Rd. 3, Pick: 20                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/139.svg\" alt=\"Bowling Green Hot Rods\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            107&#13;<br \/>\n                            461&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.734&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.111&#13;<br \/>\n                            6&#13;<br \/>\n                            9&#13;<br \/>\n                            27.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            20.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            31.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            37.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            58.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Flewelling posted a 125 wRC+ across 107 games in 2025 and earned a late-season promotion to High-A. His patient approach, plus blocking, and throwing stand out, while a steep uppercut swing buoys his power despite a below-average hit tool.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525781_164_current.png\" alt=\"Emil Morales\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Emil Morales<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    SS, Age: 19, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/191 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2006-09-22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/119.svg\" alt=\"Ontario Tower Buzzers\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            89&#13;<br \/>\n                            412&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.911&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.202&#13;<br \/>\n                            14&#13;<br \/>\n                            11&#13;<br \/>\n                            26.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            11.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            30.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            43.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            60.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Emil Morales transitioned smoothly stateside, finishing with a 141 wRC+ and showcasing plus power with 14 home runs. Defensive questions remain, but the bat stands out as one of the more intriguing in the lower minors.<\/p>\n<p>Upper Minors Arms<br \/>\nDavid Hagaman, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks<br \/>\nRyan Gallagher, RHP, Minnesota Twins<br \/>\nWinston Santos, RHP, Texas Rangers<br \/>\nTanner McDougal, RHP, Chicago White Sox<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525781_258_current.png\" alt=\"David Hagaman\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>David Hagaman<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 4&#8243;\/215 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-04-16, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Somers Point, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2024, Rd. 4, Pick: 30                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: West Virginia                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/109.svg\" alt=\"Salt River Rafters\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+, ROK            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            13&#13;<br \/>\n                            42.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            2.98&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.85&#13;<br \/>\n                            33.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            6.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            27.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            37.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            67.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>David Hagaman features dominant breaking balls, with both his slider and curveball posting whiff rates north of 48% during 2025. Improvements to his fastball shape in the AFL give him the look of a backend starter, with further upside if the changeup develops.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525782_119_current.png\" alt=\"Ryan Gallagher\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ryan Gallagher<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 23, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/195 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-01-19, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Sacramento, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2024, Rd. 6, Pick: 17                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: UC Santa Barbara                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/142.svg\" alt=\"Wichita Wind Surge\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            24&#13;<br \/>\n                            121.2&#13;<br \/>\n                            4.07&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.21&#13;<br \/>\n                            26.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            5.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            20.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            31.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            66.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Gallagher posted strong underlying metrics in 2025, though his fastball remains a double-edged sword due to its steep plane. His slider and changeup consistently missed bats, and his extreme over-the-top delivery gives him a unique look.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525782_342_current.png\" alt=\"Winston Santos\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Winston Santos<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 23, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 0&#8243;\/160 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2002-04-15, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Payita, Dominican Republic                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/140.svg\" alt=\"Texas Rangers\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: AA, AAA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            6&#13;<br \/>\n                            17.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            6.75&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.67&#13;<br \/>\n                            33.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            9.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            24.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            34.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            64.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Winston Santos returned late in 2025 from a back injury showing his prior velocity and improved changeup feel. His athleticism, strike throwing, and well-rounded mix give him a chance to stick as a back-end starter with room for more.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525782_767_current.png\" alt=\"Tanner McDougal\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tanner McDougal<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    RHP, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 5&#8243;\/185 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-04-09, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Henderson, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2021, Rd. 5, Pick: 23                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Silverado HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/145.svg\" alt=\"Chicago White Sox\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            IP&#13;<br \/>\n                            ERA&#13;<br \/>\n                            WHIP&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            K-BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Strike%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            28&#13;<br \/>\n                            113.1&#13;<br \/>\n                            3.26&#13;<br \/>\n                            1.33&#13;<br \/>\n                            28.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            10.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            18.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            62.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Tanner McDougal put himself on the map last season, finishing 2025 with a 3.26 ERA and 3.15 FIP across 113.1 innings split nearly evenly between High-A and Double-A. His breakout was driven by eye-opening velocity as he touched triple digits on multiple occasions which he paired with meaningful gains in strike throwing. His ability to spin the baseball pushes both breakers into plus territory and cements them as reliable swing-and-miss offerings. With improved fastball command and a pair of intriguing secondaries, McDougal has established a stable foundation to build upon following his breakout season.<\/p>\n<p>Upper Minors Bats<br \/>\nParks Harber, 3B, San Francisco Giants<br \/>\nRyan Clifford, 1B, New York Mets<br \/>\nLuke Adams, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers<br \/>\nAron Estrada, 2B, Baltimore Orioles<br \/>\nKemp Alderman, OF, Miami Marlins<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525783_220_current.png\" alt=\"Parks Harber\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Parks Harber<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    3B, Age: 24, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/225 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2001-09-25, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Atlanta, USA                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/137.svg\" alt=\"Scottsdale Scorpions\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A, A+            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            79&#13;<br \/>\n                            343&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.970&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.227&#13;<br \/>\n                            13&#13;<br \/>\n                            6&#13;<br \/>\n                            23.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            12.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                            28.4%&#13;<br \/>\n                            44.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            62.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Parks Harber continues to mash in the lower minors, separating himself with consistent power and lightning-quick hands. Strong AFL performance and adequate defense at third base hint at a meaningful stock rise if the production holds at higher levels.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525783_21_current.png\" alt=\"Ryan Clifford\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ryan Clifford<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    1B, Age: 22, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: L\/L, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 3&#8243;\/200 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2003-07-20, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Raleigh, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2022, Rd. 11, Pick: 27                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Crossroads FLEX HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/121.svg\" alt=\"Syracuse Mets\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: AA, AAA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            139&#13;<br \/>\n                            579&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.826&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.233&#13;<br \/>\n                            29&#13;<br \/>\n                            7&#13;<br \/>\n                            25.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                            14.7%&#13;<br \/>\n                            27.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                            40.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            60.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Clifford took a massive step forward, pairing elite power with improved contact rates to post a 136 wRC+ en route to Triple-A. The gains paint him as more than a three-true-outcomes bat and give him a clear MLB path.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525784_917_current.png\" alt=\"Luke Adams\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Luke Adams<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    3B, Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 4&#8243;\/210 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2004-04-24, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Hinsdale, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2022, Rd. 12, Pick: 26                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Hinsdale Central HS                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/158.svg\" alt=\"Surprise Saguaros\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            72&#13;<br \/>\n                            315&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.853&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.205&#13;<br \/>\n                            11&#13;<br \/>\n                            10&#13;<br \/>\n                            20.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            16.5%&#13;<br \/>\n                            22.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                            33.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            62.8%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Luke Adams broke out in 2025 after improving his bat speed and optimizing his swing for pull-side power, shedding the \u201cpassive hitter\u201d label. With limited defensive value, his bat will need to carry the profile \u2014 but it looks capable of doing so.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525784_671_current.png\" alt=\"Aron Estrada\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Aron Estrada<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    2B, Age: 21, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: S\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    5&#8242; 8&#8243;\/142 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2005-01-13, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Caja Seca, VEN                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/110.svg\" alt=\"Chesapeake Baysox\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: A+, AA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            108&#13;<br \/>\n                            443&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.813&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.159&#13;<br \/>\n                            10&#13;<br \/>\n                            34&#13;<br \/>\n                            16.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            9.9%&#13;<br \/>\n                            23.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            52.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            50.6%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Aron Estrada held his own at Double-A as a young switch-hitting second baseman, blending contact ability, bat speed, and athleticism. While he lacks a defining tool, the overall package makes him a sneaky riser heading into 2026.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769525785_493_current.png\" alt=\"Kemp Alderman\" class=\"headshot\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kemp Alderman<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    OF, Age: 23, &#13;<br \/>\n                    B\/T: R\/R, &#13;<br \/>\n                    6&#8242; 2&#8243;\/235 lbs&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    DOB: 2002-08-20, &#13;<br \/>\n                    Decatur, USA                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Drafted: 2023, Rd. 2, Pick: 8                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    School: Ole Miss                <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mlbstatic.com\/team-logos\/146.svg\" alt=\"Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp\" class=\"team-logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                2025 Season Stats<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n                Levels: AA, AAA            <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            GP&#13;<br \/>\n                            PA&#13;<br \/>\n                            OPS&#13;<br \/>\n                            ISO&#13;<br \/>\n                            HR&#13;<br \/>\n                            SB&#13;<br \/>\n                            K%&#13;<br \/>\n                            BB%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Whiff%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Swing%&#13;<br \/>\n                            Air%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            130&#13;<br \/>\n                            536&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.820&#13;<br \/>\n                            0.197&#13;<br \/>\n                            22&#13;<br \/>\n                            22&#13;<br \/>\n                            23.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                            7.3%&#13;<br \/>\n                            29.2%&#13;<br \/>\n                            52.0%&#13;<br \/>\n                            48.1%&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Kemp Alderman is in the running for the quickest bat in baseball; his 110.7 MPH 90th% EV ranks top 10 across all levels. His 20 game AAA stint to end off 2025 displayed Alderman\u2019s potential if he could put it all together: a 1.013 OPS and 7 home runs. Alderman\u2019s bat-to-ball skills paired with his power stroke feel too good to fail; he just needs to keep on lifting the ball.<\/p>\n<p>Relievers<br \/>\nBryson Dudley, RHP, Kansas City Royals<br \/>\nJhancarlos Lara, RHP, Atlanta Braves<br \/>\nLuinder Avila, RHP, Kansas City Royals<br \/>\nCraig Yoho, RHP, Milwaukee Brewers<br \/>\nJosh White, RHP, Miami Marlins<br \/>\nZach McCambley, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies<br \/>\nBrandan Bidois, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates<br \/>\nBradgley Rodriguez, RHP, San Diego Padres<br \/>\nEmiliano Teodo, RHP, Texas Rangers<br \/>\nTyson Neighbors, RHP, Baltimore Orioles<br \/>\nAlex Cook, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays<br \/>\nAndrew Walters, RHP, Cleveland Guardians<br \/>\nA.J. 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