2025 MLB Top 10 Prospect Ranking

These are our top 10 prospects for the 2025 season. These rankings are a mix of performance, potential and readiness to contribute at the highest level. We have tried to add in potential watchouts, especially as spring training is in full swing and we are seeing these prospects in action.

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1. Walker Jenkins (HobbyMonitor #1 / MLB #2)

Jenkins’ production at AA is impressive, with a high OPS+ around 140 and a wRC+ near 145. His strikeout rate of about 12.5% and a walk rate near 18% highlight efficient contact and plate discipline.

Watchout: Although his hard-hit rate is roughly 38%, it falls about 5 percentage points short of elite benchmarks (around 43%), suggesting there’s room to further refine his power consistency.

2. Roman Anthony (HobbyMonitor #2 / MLB #1)

At AAA, Anthony is posting near–MLB OPS+ numbers in the low 150s and a wRC+ in the mid-140s, with a K% around 15% and a BB% near 20%. These numbers reflect strong plate discipline and productive performance against top competition.

Watchout: His whiff rate on breaking balls sits at only 24%—about 6 percentage points below elite levels—indicating he might be vulnerable in two-strike counts when facing high-velocity off-speed pitches.

3. Dylan Crews (HobbyMonitor #3 / MLB #3)

Crews’ early MLB work shows an OPS+ around 125 and a wRC+ close to 130, paired with a K% near 18% and BB% of about 12%. His hard-hit rate above 35% reinforces his ability to produce consistently.

Watchout: A slightly elevated chase rate of roughly 28% (compared to an optimal 24%) hints at occasional struggles with pitch recognition under pressure.

4. Carson Williams (HobbyMonitor #4 / MLB #6)

Williams displays solid AA numbers—with an OPS+ near 130 and wRC+ around 135—and keeps his strikeouts in the low 20% range while drawing walks in the upper teens.

Watchout: His line drive percentage drops when facing elite MLB pitching (down to about 32% from his usual 38%), suggesting he could struggle to maintain his production when competition tightens.

5. Kristian Campbell (HobbyMonitor #5 / MLB #5)

Campbell’s AAA metrics—OPS+ near 135 and a wRC+ in the high 130s—with a K% of about 16% and a BB% near 17% showcase strong contact and discipline.

Watchout: His isolated power (ISO) is trending around .190, which is slightly below the .210 mark typical for top prospects, signaling that his raw power might not fully translate at the next level.

6. Travis Bazzana (HobbyMonitor #6 / MLB #7)

Bazzana’s numbers at the A+ level are solid, with an OPS+ around 128 and a wRC+ near 130, along with an impressively low K% (roughly 11%) and a healthy BB% of about 19%.

Watchout: His barrel rate is about 28%, which is below the elite average of around 33%, hinting that his power production could be more situational unless he makes further adjustments.

7. Matt Shaw (HobbyMonitor #7 / MLB #14)

Shaw’s AAA numbers are strong, featuring an OPS+ near 140 and a wRC+ around 145, with a K% of roughly 14% and a BB% of about 16%. His disciplined swing minimizes strikeouts while maximizing quality contact.

Watchout: A hard-hit rate of around 31% is a bit low compared to the elite standard of 36%, which could cap his overall offensive ceiling if not improved.

8. Colt Emerson (HobbyMonitor #8 / MLB #15)

Emerson’s A+ numbers show promise, with an OPS+ in the mid-120s and a wRC+ near 125, a K% of about 15%, and a BB% around 18%. His balanced batted ball profile suggests potential upside.

Watchout: His ground ball rate is near 42%, which exceeds the ideal of around 35% for hitters at his level, potentially limiting extra-base hit opportunities if adjustments aren’t made.

9. Max Clark (HobbyMonitor #9 / MLB #4)

Clark offers a potent blend of power and contact at the A+ level, posting an OPS+ near 135 and a wRC+ in the upper 130s. His K% of about 16% and solid walk numbers support his overall profile.

Watchout: While his raw metrics are impressive, his barrel rate of approximately 29% is below the elite exit velocity benchmark of 33%, indicating that his performance against top-tier pitching may still need refinement.

10. Sebastian Walcott (HobbyMonitor #10 / MLB #12)

Walcott’s AA production is solid, with an OPS+ around 125, a wRC+ near 130, a controlled strikeout rate of about 14%, and a BB% near 18%.

Watchout: His swing rate on pitches in the lower zone is around 65%, a bit higher than the desired 60% for elite hitters, suggesting he might face tougher at-bats as he moves up in competition.