2025 MiLB Best Tools: Managers Vote On The Top Prospects

Best Batting Prospect

Triple-A (International): Roman Anthony, Worcester (Red Sox)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Nick Kurtz, Las Vegas (Athletics)
Double-A (Eastern): Max Anderson, Erie (Tigers)
Double-A (Southern): Sal Stewart, Chattanooga (Reds)
Double-A (Texas): JJ Wetherholt, Springfield (Cardinals)
High-A (Midwest): Kevin McGonigle, West Michigan (Tigers)
High-A (Northwest): Jared Thomas, Spokane (Rockies)
High-A (South Atlantic): Konnor Griffin, Greensboro (Pirates)
Low-A (California): Eduardo Quintero, Rancho Cucamonga (Dodgers)
Low-A (Carolina): Luis Peña, Carolina (Brewers)
Low-A (Florida State): Konnor Griffin, Bradenton (Pirates)

Best Power Prospect

Triple-A (International): Spencer Jones, Scranton/WB (Yankees)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Nick Kurtz, Las Vegas (Athletics)
Double-A (Eastern): Spencer Jones, Somerset (Yankees)
Double-A (Southern): Brock Wilken, Biloxi (Brewers)
Double-A (Texas): Joshua Baez, Springfield (Cardinals)
High-A (Midwest): Josue Briceño, West Michigan (Tigers)
High-A (Northwest): Lazaro Montes, Everett (Mariners)
High-A (South Atlantic): Esmerlyn Valdez, Greensboro (Pirates)
Low-A (California): Dakota Jordan, San Jose (Giants)
Low-A (Carolina): Eric Bitonti, Carolina (Brewers)
Low-A (Florida State): Eduardo Tait, Clearwater (Phillies)

Best Strike-Zone Judgment

Triple-A (International): Roman Anthony, Worcester (Red Sox)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Alex Freeland, Oklahoma City (Dodgers)
Double-A (Eastern): Cooper Ingle, Akron (Guardians)
Double-A (Southern): Rikuu Nishida, Birmingham (White Sox)
Double-A (Texas): JJ Wetherholt, Springfield (Cardinals)
High-A (Midwest): Max Clark, West Michigan (Tigers)
High-A (Northwest): Ryan Waldschmidt, Hillsboro (D-backs)
High-A (South Atlantic): Carson Benge, Brooklyn (Mets)
Low-A (California): Eduardo Quintero, Rancho Cucamonga (Dodgers)
Low-A (Carolina): Antonio Macias, Hickory (Rangers)
Low-A (Florida State): Alfredo Duno, Daytona (Reds)

Best Baserunner

Triple-A (International): Chandler Simpson, Durham (Rays)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Esteury Ruiz, Oklahoma City (Dodgers)
Double-A (Eastern): Aidan Miller, Reading (Phillies)
Double-A (Southern): Homer Bush Jr., Montgomery (Rays)
Double-A (Texas): Henry Bolte, Midland (Athletics)
High-A (Midwest): Kyle DeBarge, Cedar Rapids (Twins)
High-A (Northwest): Jonah Cox, Eugene (Giants)
High-A (South Atlantic): Patrick Clohisy, Rome (Braves)
Low-A (California): Jaron Elkins, Rancho Cucamonga (Dodgers)
Low-A (Carolina): Tommy Hawke, Lynchburg (Guardians)
Low-A (Florida State): Konnor Griffin, Bradenton (Pirates)

Fastest Baserunner

Triple-A (International): Chandler Simpson, Durham (Rays)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Samad Taylor, Tacoma (Mariners)
Double-A (Eastern): Enrique Bradfield Jr., Chesapeake (Orioles)
Double-A (Southern): Homer Bush Jr., Montgomery (Rays)
Double-A (Texas): Cameron Cauley, Frisco (Rangers)
High-A (Midwest): Kendall George, Great Lakes (Dodgers)
High-A (Northwest): Jonah Cox, Eugene (Giants)
High-A (South Atlantic): Patrick Clohisy, Rome (Braves)
Low-A (California): Jaron Elkins, Rancho Cucamonga (Dodgers)
Low-A (Carolina): Asbel Gonzalez, Columbia (Royals)
Low-A (Florida State): Konnor Griffin, Bradenton (Pirates)

Best Pitching Prospect

Triple-A (International): Bubba Chandler, Indianapolis (Pirates)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Jack Perkins, Las Vegas (Athletics)
Double-A (Eastern): Jonah Tong, Binghamton (Mets)
Double-A (Southern): Chase Burns, Chattanooga (Reds)
Double-A (Texas): Gage Jump, Midland (Athletics)
High-A (Midwest): Chase Burns, Dayton (Reds)
High-A (Northwest): Trey Yesavage, Vancouver (Blue Jays)
High-A (South Atlantic): Payton Tolle, Greenville (Red Sox)
Low-A (California): Ryan Sloan, Modesto (Mariners)
Low-A (Carolina): Brandon Clarke, Salem (Red Sox)
Low-A (Florida State): Trey Yesavage, Dunedin (Blue Jays)

Best Fastball

Triple-A (International): Bubba Chandler, Indianapolis (Pirates)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Bobby Miller, Oklahoma City (Dodgers)
Double-A (Eastern): Jarlin Susana, Harrisburg (Nationals)
Double-A (Southern): Grant Taylor, Birmingham (White Sox)
Double-A (Texas): Patrick Copen, Tulsa (Dodgers)
High-A (Midwest): Reynaldo Yean, Great Lakes (Dodgers)
High-A (Northwest): Jurrangelo Cijntje, Everett (Mariners)
High-A (South Atlantic): Payton Tolle, Greenville (Red Sox)
Low-A (California): Gerelmi Maldonado, San Jose (Giants)
Low-A (Carolina): Brandon Clarke, Salem (Red Sox)
Low-A (Florida State): Trey Yesavage, Dunedin (Blue Jays)

Best Breaking Pitch

Triple-A (International): Cade Cavalli, Rochester (Nationals)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Carson Seymour, Sacramento (Giants)
Double-A (Eastern): Cam Schlittler, Somerset (Yankees)
Double-A (Southern): Chase Burns, Chattanooga (Reds)
Double-A (Texas): Brandyn Garcia, Arkansas (Mariners)
High-A (Midwest): Tyson Neighbors, Fort Wayne (Padres)
High-A (Northwest): Daniel Eagen, Hillsboro (D-backs)
High-A (South Atlantic): Trey Gibson, Aberdeen (Orioles)
Low-A (California): Ryan Sloan, Modesto (Mariners)
Low-A (Carolina): Jose Urbina, Charleston (Rays)
Low-A (Florida State): Dasan Hill, Fort Myers (Twins)

Best Changeup

Triple-A (International): Craig Yoho, Nashville (Brewers)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Carson Whisenhunt, Sacramento (Giants)
Double-A (Eastern): Connelly Early, Portland (Red Sox)
Double-A (Southern): Thomas White, Pensacola (Marlins)
Double-A (Texas): Luis Gastelum, Springfield (Cardinals)
High-A (Midwest): Ryan Gallagher, South Bend (Cubs)
High-A (Northwest): Trey Yesavage, Vancouver (Blue Jays)
High-A (South Atlantic): Gary Gill Hill, Bowling Green (Rays)
Low-A (California): Sean Paul Liñan, Rancho Cucamonga (Dodgers)
Low-A (Carolina): Brock Porter, Hickory (Rangers)
Low-A (Florida State): Chris Veach, Tampa (Yankees)

Best Control

Triple-A (International): Michael McGreevy, Memphis (Cardinals)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Jhonathan Diaz, Tacoma (Mariners)
Double-A (Eastern): Jonah Tong, Binghamton (Mets)
Double-A (Southern): Shane Murphy, Birmingham (White Sox)
Double-A (Texas): Mitch Bratt, Frisco (Rangers)
High-A (Midwest): Tyson Hardin, Wisconsin (Brewers)
High-A (Northwest): Shane Rademacher, Eugene (Giants)
High-A (South Atlantic): Travis Sthele, Wilmington (Nationals)
Low-A (California): Ryan Sloan, Modesto (Mariners)
Low-A (Carolina): Melvin Hernandez, Carolina (Brewers)
Low-A (Florida State): Josh Randall, Lakeland (Tigers)

Best Reliever

Triple-A (International): Hayden Harris, Gwinnett (Braves)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Eduarniel Nuñez, El Paso (Padres)
Double-A (Eastern): Welinton Herrera, Hartford (Rockies)
Double-A (Southern): Josh Ekness, Pensacola (Marlins)
Double-A (Texas): Alimber Santa, Corpus Christi (Astros)
High-A (Midwest): Tyson Neighbors, Fort Wayne (Padres)
High-A (Northwest): Welinton Herrera, Spokane (Rockies)
High-A (South Atlantic): Hueston Morrill, Hudson Valley (Yankees)
Low-A (California): Nathan Blasick, Fresno (Rockies)
Low-A (Carolina): Robert Cranz, Fredericksburg (Nationals)
Low-A (Florida State): Moises Rodriguez, Lakeland (Tigers)

Best Defensive Catcher

Triple-A (International): Hayden Senger, Syracuse (Mets)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Daniel Susac, Las Vegas (Athletics)
Double-A (Eastern): Adrian Sugastey, Richmond (Giants)
Double-A (Southern): Chandler Seagle, Columbus (Braves)
Double-A (Texas): Leonardo Bernal, Springfield (Cardinals)
High-A (Midwest): Bennett Lee, West Michigan (Tigers)
High-A (Northwest): Cole Messina, Spokane (Rockies)
High-A (South Atlantic): Walker Janek, Asheville (Astros)
Low-A (California): Alberto Barriga, Visalia (D-backs)
Low-A (Carolina): Jason Schiavone, Fayetteville (Astros)
Low-A (Florida State): Edgleen Perez, Tampa (Yankees)

Best Defensive First Baseman

Triple-A (International): Tre’ Morgan, Durham (Rays)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Tristin English, Reno (D-backs)
Double-A (Eastern): Joe Naranjo, Harrisburg (Nationals)
Double-A (Southern): Sam Brown, Rocket City (Angels)
Double-A (Texas): Josh Hatcher, Frisco (Rangers)
High-A (Midwest): Blake Burke, Wisconsin (Brewers)
High-A (Northwest): Ben McLaughlin, Hillsboro (D-backs)
High-A (South Atlantic): Branden Boissiere, Wilmington (Nationals)
Low-A (California): Colin Summerhill, Inland Empire (Angels)
Low-A (Carolina): Eric Bitonti, Carolina (Brewers)
Low-A (Florida State): Garrett Pennington, Lakeland (Tigers)

Best Defensive Second Baseman

Triple-A (International): Rafael Lantigua, Lehigh Valley (Phillies)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Brice Matthews, Sugar Land (Astros)
Double-A (Eastern): Max Anderson, Erie (Tigers)
Double-A (Southern): Jacob Gonzalez, Birmingham (White Sox)
Double-A (Texas): Tommy Troy, Amarillo (D-backs)
High-A (Midwest): Jadher Areinamo, Wisconsin (Brewers)
High-A (Northwest): Adrian Placencia, Tri-City (Angels)
High-A (South Atlantic): Marco Vargas, Brooklyn (Mets)
Low-A (California): Yerald Nin, Visalia (D-backs)
Low-A (Carolina): Luis Peña, Carolina (Brewers)
Low-A (Florida State): Aroon Escobar, Clearwater (Phillies)

Best Defensive Third Baseman

Triple-A (International): Jack Winkler, Jacksonville (Marlins)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Blaze Alexander, Reno (D-backs)
Double-A (Eastern): Kyle Karros, Hartford (Rockies)
Double-A (Southern): Sal Stewart, Chattanooga (Reds)
Double-A (Texas): Keyber Rodriguez, Frisco (Rangers)
High-A (Midwest): Rosman Verdugo, Fort Wayne (Padres)
High-A (Northwest): Kevin Sim, Hillsboro (D-backs)
High-A (South Atlantic): Javier Rivas, Greensboro (Pirates)
Low-A (California): Zach Evans, Lake Elsinore (Padres)
Low-A (Carolina): Filippo Di Turi, Carolina (Brewers)
Low-A (Florida State): Colin Houck, St. Lucie (Mets)

Best Defensive Shortstop

Triple-A (International): Carson Williams, Durham (Rays)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Darell Hernaiz, Las Vegas (Athletics)
Double-A (Eastern): Aeverson Arteaga, Richmond (Giants)
Double-A (Southern): William Bergolla Jr., Birmingham (White Sox)
Double-A (Texas): Jose Fernandez, Amarillo (D-backs)
High-A (Midwest): Jose Devers, Lake County (Guardians)
High-A (Northwest): Colt Emerson, Everett (Mariners)
High-A (South Atlantic): Franklin Arias, Greenville (Red Sox)
Low-A (California): Maui Ahuna, San Jose (Giants)
Low-A (Carolina): Franklin Arias, Salem (Red Sox)
Low-A (Florida State): Franyerber Montilla, Lakeland (Tigers)

Best Infield Arm

Triple-A (International): Carson Williams, Durham (Rays)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Blaze Alexander, Reno (D-backs)
Double-A (Eastern): Aeverson Arteaga, Richmond (Giants)
Double-A (Southern): Cooper Pratt, Biloxi (Brewers)
Double-A (Texas): Sebastian Walcott, Frisco (Rangers)
High-A (Midwest): Eduardo Garcia, Wisconsin (Brewers)
High-A (Northwest): Cristofer Torin, Hillsboro (D-backs)
High-A (South Atlantic): Javier Rivas, Greensboro (Pirates)
Low-A (California): Maui Ahuna, San Jose (Giants)
Low-A (Carolina): Freili Encarnacion, Salem (Red Sox)
Low-A (Florida State): Roderick Arias, Tampa (Yankees)

Best Defensive Outfielder

Triple-A (International): Petey Halpin, Columbus (Guardians)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Denzel Clarke, Las Vegas (Athletics)
Double-A (Eastern): Nick Morabito, Binghamton (Mets)
Double-A (Southern): Homer Bush Jr., Montgomery (Rays)
Double-A (Texas): Chase Davis, Springfield (Cardinals)
High-A (Midwest): Max Clark, West Michigan (Tigers)
High-A (Northwest): Druw Jones, Hillsboro (D-backs)
High-A (South Atlantic): Vance Honeycutt, Aberdeen (Orioles)
Low-A (California): Jakey Josepha, Visalia (D-backs)
Low-A (Carolina): Nate George, Delmarva (Orioles)
Low-A (Florida State): Dante Nori, Clearwater (Phillies)

Best Outfield Arm

Triple-A (International): Billy Cook, Indianapolis (Pirates)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Yanquiel Fernandez, Albuquerque (Rockies)
Double-A (Eastern): Cole Carrigg, Hartford (Rockies)
Double-A (Southern): Geraldo Quintero, Columbus (Braves)
Double-A (Texas): Zach Cole, Corpus Christi (Astros)
High-A (Midwest): Alfonsin Rosario, Lake County (Guardians)
High-A (Northwest): Lazaro Montes, Everett (Mariners)
High-A (South Atlantic): Vance Honeycutt, Aberdeen (Orioles)
Low-A (California): Jakey Josepha, Visalia (D-backs)
Low-A (Carolina): Yeremy Cabrera, Hickory (Rangers)
Low-A (Florida State): Yasser Mercedes, Fort Myers (Twins)

Most Exciting Player

Triple-A (International): Roman Anthony, Worcester (Red Sox)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Nick Kurtz, Las Vegas (Athletics)
Double-A (Eastern): George Lombard Jr., Somerset (Yankees)
Double-A (Southern): Sal Stewart, Chattanooga (Reds)
Double-A (Texas): JJ Wetherholt, Springfield (Cardinals)
High-A (Midwest): Kevin McGonigle, West Michigan (Tigers)
High-A (Northwest): Arjun Nimmala, Vancouver (Blue Jays)
High-A (South Atlantic): Konnor Griffin, Greensboro (Pirates)
Low-A (California): Dakota Jordan, San Jose (Giants)
Low-A (Carolina): Nate George, Delmarva (Orioles)
Low-A (Florida State): Konnor Griffin, Bradenton (Pirates)

Best Manager Prospect

Triple-A (International): Shelley Duncan, Scranton/WB (Yankees)
Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Fran Riordan, Las Vegas (Athletics)
Double-A (Eastern): Reid Brignac, Binghamton (Mets)
Double-A (Southern): Guillermo Quiroz, Birmingham (White Sox)
Double-A (Texas): Brian Dinkelman, Wichita (Twins)
High-A (Midwest): Nick Lovullo, South Bend (Cubs)
High-A (Northwest): Zach Vincej, Everett (Mariners)
High-A (South Atlantic): Rafael Valenzuela, Bowling Green (Rays)
Low-A (California): John Shoemaker, Rancho Cucamonga (Dodgers)
Low-A (Carolina): Ozzie Chavez, Salem (Red Sox)
Low-A (Florida State): Rene Rivera, Lakeland (Tigers)