Top 150 Prospect Rankings Update (Memorial Day, 2026):
These prospect rankings are based on FANTASY value, not on real life value. Considering such, hitters generally weigh a bit heavier for me due to the injury risk and higher volatility of prospect pitchers. Proximity to the majors is also prominent in the equation, though these rankings are taking a longer-term / dynasty look on these guys (think of it more as a 5 year plan).
Rather than getting into writing little bios on all of these hitters, I’ve decided to keep my rankings simple by providing the 2026 stats of each player across all levels, the player’s fScores (which can be found only on MLB Data Warehouse), a player comp, a small blub on the player’s prime skills for fantasy including my tool grades / pitching arsenals and an explanation of my ranking that may include trending data.
Please note these rankings are the result of months of work from using available data via MLB Data Warehouse, the fScore algorithms developed by myself (and coded by Jon Anderson), regular in-person scouting (Florida based), writing weekly prospect performance columns and weekly performance podcasts and regular film review; I have provided my personal comps for each prospect (for fun - note: comps may be based on mechanics, body type, pitching arsenal or similar skills & box score style) and how I generally think each prospect will perform once in the majors over the next five or so seasons.
Additional in-season note: The statistical references will vary as I’m writing this article in-season over the course of a two week time period. Look at the right side of the date slider to see the dates in comparison to each other when referencing multiple players.
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NOTE: Rookie status is determined by 130 ABs, or 50 IPs at the Major League level - rather than including time on roster.
101. SS/3B Ronny Cruz (Nationals)
ETA: 2029
Comp: Raw Cooper Pratt (yes a prospect)
Prime Skills: Cruz is a big SS who has shown some killer tools logging a 110 max EV this spring as a 19-year-old and plus . The hit tool needs work and will be his make or break ultimately, but the eye is looking more advanced this year and there could be a breakout occurring before us - even though he has slowed down significantly at high A. His big stride will lead mostly to pull power unless he refines his swing more and like Hammond there’s a weird reverse split going on against lefties. He’s good at getting to pull, but needs to work at getting the ball in the air.
Hitter Tool Grades:
Hit: 25/40
Plate Approach: 20/40
Power: 40/60
Speed: 60/60
Ranking Explanation: The swing and miss is atrocious and the eye took a major hit when advancing to high A. He’s swinging too much with an absolutely ridiculous swing rate and as he progresses up levels, the tools can not carry him. I still think he’s interesting due to the power and speed combo and the fact he’s still under 20 at high A, an advanced level for that age. As a prospector we should not simply say “he’s great!” when he blows up low A (appropriate age to level) and then completely disregard him when he gets challenged.
Previous Rank: Top 350
102. OF Ryan Wideman (Padres)
ETA: 2028
Comp: Righty Evan Carter w/ more speed, worse approach
Prime Skills: Wideman is a dude I had a ton of interest in post-draft as a third rounder who played one year of division one ball for Western Kentucky and completely balled out; hitting .398/.466/.652 with 10 bombs and 45 steals from a 6’4, 205 pound frame. The hit was off last year in his small sample debut, but he did have 11 steals in 26 games. He also has some insane raw power we haven’t seen demonstrated yet with over 110 mph exit velocities with a wood bat at the combine and hitting to 92nd percentile EVs in college with metal bats last year. The contact rates are good thus far and he doesn’t miss too often even with an aggressive plate approach. He has 22 extra base hits and an insane 35 steals in 47 games.
Hitter Tool Grades:
Hit: 40/45
Plate Approach: 35/45
Power: 40/55
Speed: 70/70
Ranking Explanation: Wideman is 22-years-old and should be at a higher level than low A as a college guy who is dominating the level. This is the same organization that pushed Ethan Salas aggressively, so it’s a little strange to see Wideman stuck at Low A. Even with the ability to get to extra base hits at a high clip, the angles are not great and that limits his hit tool even with good contact. Wideman looks like he could be an impact major leaguer and has some fun tools, but he needs a bigger challenge before I make predictions on peak profile. Cruz and Celestin get the edge to Wideman, because they are both younger and playing at a higher level.
Previous Rank: Top 350
103. 2B/3B Aroon Escobar (Phillies)
ETA: 2027
Comp: Jean Segura
Prime Skills: Escobar has a fire hydrant build at 5’ 10” and 180 pounds and with simple swing mechanics and a naturally laid back load that leads to an above average to plus hit tool with a solid plate approach and emerging power to pair with above average speed. I admittedly wasn’t the biggest fan of the profile this offseason due to the lack of extra base hits, but the power has appeared this year with a 104.7 90th percentile EV and exceptional 25.1% line drive rate which has brought about the extra base hits in 2025, including a great 110.8 max EV for a 20-year-old middle infielder, but needs to turn the raw power into game power with only 32 extra base hits in 120 games in 2025 and only 12 extra base hits in 47 games in 2026.
Hitter Tool Grades:
Hit: 45/55
Plate Approach: 45/50
Power: 40/55
Speed: 55/50
Ranking Explanation: Escobar is a solid to above average player who profiles as a good second baseman, who could jump to plus hit and power tools as he develops further that would boost him to more of a Ketel Marte light type of ability, because the EVs are great for his age. Escobar is kind of a Jack-of-all-Trades, but he fails to get to good angles for generating extra base hits and power, which diminish the upside of his hit tool to merely above average. He does everything good, but nothing great - which can be good enough for a fantasy second baseman, but not third base.
Previous Rank: 76
104. SP Daniel Eagen (Diamondbacks)
ETA: Late 2026
Comp: Ryan Pepiot
Prime Skills: Eagen was one of the most consistent performers in the minors last year as a flier of a third rounder in 2024 and has the now popular super over the top arm-slot of Yesavage, Tong, Gibson and a bunch of the other breakout guys this year. Eagen has a nice four pitch mix with an underrated mid 90s fastball with a ton of ride and some arm-side movement, a potential plus sweeping slider and a plus diving 12/6 curve. Eagen has been better this year than the back of the baseball card numbers would lead on and since May 5th, he has had a 40% K rate and 1.64 JA ERA after a semi-rough April.
Arsenal Grades:
FA (93-96 mph): 60/65
ST (84-87 mph): 50/60
CU (78-82 mph): 60/65
CH (85-87 mph), split-change: 30/40
Command: 45/50
Ranking Explanation: Eagen dipped a bit in the ranks after a rough start the season, but he has was working this off-season on refining the command on his split change. Eagen is back on track now, but has been surpassed by a couple stronger pitching performances and a lot of breakout hitters. I see Eagen as having #2 starter potential, but more likely he sets in as a good #3 guy.
Previous Rank: 79
105. SS Elian Pena (Mets)
ETA: 2029
Comp: Max Muncy mechanics, Jose Ramirez like build
Prime Skills: Pena has an elite ability to create air-pull for his age and has a very simple and quiet swing from the left side. He’s a built dude as a 5’ 10” shortstop who has the potential for a plus hit tool with slightly below average contactability, but plus quality contact. He’s gotten up to a 109.1 max EV, but the 90th and average EVs are underwhelming thus far. I caught a live look and while the swing and the plate approach looked good, I didn’t see much damage or an opportunity for him to run on the basepaths. I’ll likely see him a couple more times this year. The hit and the plate approach are well advanced for his age and he’s running a fair amount on the basepaths even with only moderate success. The angles are only OK, nothing special and he needs to get to more barrels, a 3.8% rate doesn’t do it and have only led to 12 extra base hits in 43 games.
Hitter Tool Grades:
Hit: 40/60
Plate Approach: 45/60
Power: 30/55
Speed: 50/50
Ranking Explanation: Pena looks more like a second or third baseman more than a shortstop longer-term, but that’s not as important for fantasy this far out. Pena was the best hitter in the DSL last season and the hit and plate skills have translated nicely to low A. He’s going to be 18-years-old all season and will grow into more power over time based on his raw ability.
Previous Rank: 121