Spring Coaching is the proper state of affairs for younger gamers to make good impressions on their MLB organizations. Particularly early on, prospects can stand out and probably expedite their timeline to succeed in the Majors.
With the assistance of every membership’s MLB.com beat author, right here is every crew’s standout prospect throughout Spring Coaching.
All Spring Coaching numbers coming into Saturday’s video games
Blue Jays: OF Alan RodenRoden is already an on-base machine, however the Blue Jays’ prime outfield prospect is working so as to add some energy to his sport, which seems like the ultimate piece of the puzzle right here. Thus far, so good, as Roden ripped a bases-loaded double in his first Spring Coaching sport and homered within the subsequent. He ought to proceed to get loads of appears to be like, too, because the Blue Jays handle the spring workloads of veterans Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer. He’s not about to win a job out of camp, however Roden is placing himself in place to be probably the most attention-grabbing gamers within the higher Minors of this technique with an actual likelihood to make an influence in some unspecified time in the future in 2024. — Keegan Matheson
Orioles: INF Coby MayoPlenty of proficient prospects are standing out in O’s camp, so there are fairly a number of choices right here. However we’ll go together with Mayo, MLB Pipeline’s No. 30 general prospect who has raked early in Grapefruit League motion. Over his first six video games, the 22-year-old went 5-for-12 with three doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored, reaching base in 9 of 16 plate appearances. Supervisor Brandon Hyde has additionally been impressed with Mayo’s improved protection at third base, the place he’s getting the vast majority of his work this spring. It’s unlikely that Mayo will break camp with the Orioles, however he might make his MLB debut someday in 2024. — Jake Rill
Rays: INF Junior CamineroAfter making his Main League debut in the course of the Rays’ postseason push final 12 months, Caminero appears more likely to start this season in Triple-A. However MLB Pipeline’s No. 4 general prospect made a promise shortly after reporting to his first huge league Spring Coaching, saying, “If I’m going to Triple-A, I’m not gonna spend quite a lot of time there.” The 20-year-old nonetheless has some work to do defensively, however there’s little doubt he can hit. He instantly started bashing balls round and out of Grapefruit League parks and homered to heart discipline in his second sport of the spring. — Adam Berry
Pink Sox: OF Roman AnthonyThe 19-year-old, ranked No. 24 in MLB Pipeline’s High 100, obtained a few stunning alternatives to start out in heart discipline within the first week of Grapefruit League motion. Anthony isn’t in huge league camp, so he was known as over as a Minor League further. He appeared comfy on the massive diamond, drawing two walks in his first begin and belting a pair of singles in his second sport. Anthony appears mature past his years and the Pink Sox sit up for his subsequent look in camp. “He’s very disciplined,” mentioned Pink Sox supervisor Alex Cora. “He retains getting stronger.” — Ian Browne
Yankees: OF Spencer JonesWhen you hit a 470-foot dwelling run in your first swing in a Grapefruit League sport, individuals are going to note. That’s what is going on with Jones, and the Yankees’ prime prospect is taking the elevated consideration in stride. Lauded as a left-handed model of Aaron Decide on Draft day, the 6-foot-6 Jones provides extra than simply the light-tower energy that Anthony Volpe known as “jaw-dropping.” Supervisor Aaron Boone mentioned that Jones’ pace on the basepaths and in heart discipline stands out, saying, “He’s a giant man, however he can fly.” — Bryan Hoch
Guardians: 1B Kyle ManzardoWhen your hitting coach compares you to Wade Boggs, you should be doing one thing proper. The Guardians are getting their first up-close take a look at Manzardo, who was acquired within the commerce that despatched Aaron Civale to Tampa Bay in July. After a profitable exhibiting within the Arizona Fall League, he arrived in camp able to show {that a} spot on the Opening Day roster must be his. In his first three Cactus League video games, Manzardo, ranked No. 59 in MLB Pipeline’s High 100, has gone 3-for-5 with a stroll. “He appears to be like like Wade Boggs to me,” Guardians hitting coach Chris Valaika mentioned. “He’s been superior within the field.” — Mandy Bell
Royals: C Carter JensenThe Royals introduced the 20-year-old Jensen to his first huge league camp for the expertise of being round veteran catchers and pitchers, however it’s additionally an opportunity to indicate the teaching employees and evaluators what the crew’s No. 7 prospect can do. They’ve been impressed with how Jensen has dealt with the each day schedule and his at-bats within the backfields and video games. He has a double and two walks to date in 4 video games, after the work he put on this offseason on doing injury with pitches he might need missed final 12 months in Excessive-A Quad Cities. Jensen, a Kansas Metropolis native, isn’t about to win a job in camp, however he’s placing his identify on the radar for the approaching years. — Anne Rogers
Tigers: IF Eddys LeonardLeonard was a relative unknown heading right into a prospect-heavy camp, having been acquired from the Dodgers for money eventually summer time’s Commerce Deadline. The No. 30 prospect had a status from his stretch run at Triple-A Toledo for high-energy play and an aggressive hitting model to match, and he has lived as much as the billing in Tigers camp whereas shifting everywhere in the infield. His 5-for-12 begin included two hard-hit doubles and a 407-foot dwelling run he crushed to the highest of Joker Marchant Stadium’s left-field berm on March 1. He’s an extended shot to make Detroit’s Opening Day roster, however he’s having the sort of efficiency that leaves an impression for an in-season call-up. — Jason Beck
Twins: RHP Matt CanterinoAll eyes might be on the 2 prime 100 guys in camp — that’s Brooks Lee and Emmanuel Rodríguez — however maybe the most important first impression has come from Canterino, who returned from Tommy John surgical procedure with a powerful first look on the mound, touching 95 mph together with his fastball from a extremely unorthodox and limb-y windup, to go together with a changeup and depraved slider that made even All-Stars Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson look uncomfortable on the plate. He’s nonetheless obtained a lot to show, however he has dominated within the Minors when wholesome and will pitch himself into the MLB image quickly if he maintains well being. — Do-Hyoung Park
White Sox: RHP Jordan LeasureLeasure was additionally the selection for the shock candidate to interrupt camp with the crew, and that thought course of hasn’t modified for the right-hander and No. 19 White Sox prospect, per MLB Pipeline. He’s thought-about by many to be the nearer of the longer term and has fanned three over two scoreless innings in two appearances with one hit and one stroll. If Leasure doesn’t break camp with the crew, he must be one of many first relievers known as upon from the Minors. Shortstop Colson Montgomery is among the sport’s prime prospects, ranked No. 9 general by Pipeline, so he’s additionally one to look at. Most significantly, Montgomery is wholesome this spring. — Scott Merkin
Angels: OF Nelson RadaRada is simply 18 years outdated however is coming off a powerful season with Single-A Inland Empire the place he was 4 years youthful than the typical competitors. He’s made essentially the most of his first three video games of the spring, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases. He’s coming off an age-17 season that noticed him hit .276/.396/.346 with two homers, 13 doubles, six triples, 48 RBIs and 55 stolen bases in 115 video games. He’s thought-about the membership’s heart fielder of the longer term and mentioned he’s been studying from watching famous person Mike Trout. — Rhett Bollinger
Astros: RHP Spencer ArrighettiArrighetti, the Astros’ top-ranked pitching prospect, was as sharp as he could possibly be in his Grapefruit League debut on Monday towards the Tigers in Lakeland. He threw two scoreless innings, permitting one hit and putting out three batters. Ranked because the crew’s No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, Arrighetti threw 22 of his 32 pitches for strikes whereas mixing his four-seam fastball, slider and changeup. He averaged 92.7 mph together with his fastball. Arrighetti generated six whiffs on 17 swings. He has an out of doors shot to make the crew out of camp, which is able to depend upon the well being standing of a number of the crew’s veteran arms. — Brian McTaggart
Athletics: RHP Joe BoyleAfter leaving a robust impression throughout his first huge league stint final September, Boyle has transferred that into spring. The 6-foot-7 righty has appeared dominant via his first two begins, permitting only one earned run with 5 strikeouts and no walks in 5 ⅓ innings whereas exhibiting off a newly added sweeper and electrical fastball that has reached as much as 101 mph. In a stacked battle for Oakland’s last rotation spot, Boyle seems to be the early chief in camp. — Martín Gallegos
Mariners: INF Cole YoungSeattle’s entrance workplace hinted that Younger was going to see a lot taking part in time in the course of the early Cactus League slate, however it’s been how he is dealt with the chance that is stood out. The Mariners’ No. 1 prospect by MLB Pipeline entered Sunday 4-for-10 with one homer, one double and only one strikeout in 5 video games. He is additionally made all of the performs defensively. The second does not seem too huge for him, both, and it is turn out to be clear that he is nearer to the Majors than his Draft day again in July 2022. — Daniel Kramer
Rangers: 2B Justin FoscueEvan Carter and Wyatt Langford have been the discuss of the city, however Foscue — the Rangers’ No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline — has impressed as he competes for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Although he has simply three hits and a stroll in six Cactus League video games, Foscue has continued to showcase his defensive versatility as he will get reps at first base, second base, third base and designated hitter. — Kennedi Landry
Braves: INF Nacho AlvarezAlvarez won’t bodily appear like a center infielder, however he has confirmed his huge body possesses adequate mobility and adaptability. The Braves took him within the fifth spherical of the 2022 MLB Draft realizing he had nice offensive potential. — Mark Bowman
Marlins: 1B/OF Troy JohnstonJohnston, whom the Marlins did not shield forward of the Rule 5 Draft, has picked up the place he left off final season. After main all Minor Leaguers with 116 RBIs between Double-A and Triple-A, the 26-year-old has gone 4-for-9 with an RBI, two walks and no strikeouts in 5 Grapefruit League video games. Serving to Johnson have a greater likelihood at reaching MLB this season is his capability to play corner-outfield spots. — Christina De Nicola
Mets: OF Drew GilbertIt hasn’t been Gilbert’s bat that’s impressed Mets officers a lot as his glove. In his first Grapefruit League sport, Gilbert chased down a double off the wall and began an 8-4-5 double play to retire the runner at third. He’s dealt with each likelihood he’s had in heart discipline and, for good measure, Gilbert added a two-run single in Tuesday’s sport towards the Marlins. The Mets are excited by the kind of all-around participant that Gilbert — one of many two prospects they acquired for Justin Verlander final August — might be. — Anthony DiComo
Nationals: OF James WoodThe Nationals’ Spring Coaching roster is deep with a large number of prospects who could possibly be dubbed because the standout. Wooden, who’s ranked as No. 14 general and the Nats’ No. 2, will get the nod right here. He has slugged three dwelling runs in his first six video games, to a slash line of .500/.588/1.143. With athleticism and agility at 6-foot-6, Wooden additionally has two stolen bases and has been stable on protection. — Jessica Camerato
Phillies: RHP Mick AbelAbel had a robust exhibiting in his Grapefruit League debut towards the Yankees on Feb. 25, putting out two in a scoreless inning. Abel is again to throwing the slider he threw in highschool, one which has tighter spin and extra vertical break, he mentioned. It ought to give him extra separation together with his curveball. The important thing for Abel this spring is pitching with conviction and never considering a lot about mechanics. If he does that, he thinks he ought to throw extra strikes. — Todd Zolecki
Brewers: 3B Brock WilkenWilken was the Brewers’ first-round Draft choose lower than a 12 months in the past, however he is been the crew’s finest hitter this spring. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound slugging nook infielder has performed in six Cactus League video games and been on base 9 occasions in 11 plate appearances. Wilken is 5-for-7 with two doubles, three walks, a hit-by-pitch and 4 RBIs. The 21-year-old is constructing on a robust begin to his professional profession in 2023, when he posted an .887 OPS throughout three Minor League ranges, reached Double-A in his first 12 months out of Wake Forest and was ranked Milwaukee’s No. 8 prospect by MLB Pipeline. — Adam McCalvy
Cardinals: CF Victor Scott IIScott II, the Minor Leagues co-leader in stolen bases final 12 months with 94 luggage, has opened eyes though he hasn’t had the best success on the plate but. He hit a 96.5 mph rocket again at Mets pitcher Josh Walker for a single within the opener for his solely hit. Nonetheless, in a sport final week towards the Nats, Scott left mouths agape with the hardest-hit ball (105.9 mph), the quickest dash pace (30.2 toes per second) and the quickest throw (90.4 mph). He’s working each day with Cardinals legend and coach Willie McGee and he’s logging that data in a pocket book that’s by no means removed from his aspect. — John Denton
Cubs: OF Owen CaissieOne of the highest slugging prospects on Pipeline’s High 100 record, the 21-year-old Caissie had ripped off seven hits (three for further bases) via his first 11 at-bats (plus an 1.805 OPS) in Cactus League play this spring. That included a homer in Friday’s sport towards the White Sox. Caissie, who had extra walks (three) than strikeouts (two) via his first six spring video games, is ranked No. 3 on the High 30 record for the Cubs and No. 47 on the High 100. Whereas the massive lefty-swinging outfielder just isn’t anticipated to be within the Opening Day combine for Chicago, Caissie boasts the sort of energy that would put him on the Main League radar quickly sufficient. — Jordan Bastian
Pirates: 2B Termarr JohnsonAfter lacking out on sport motion final Spring Coaching attributable to a hamstring harm early in camp, the Pirates’ 2022 first-round choose has made essentially the most of his first actual spring look and wowed on the dish. He homered twice towards the Blue Jays this week, turning into the primary teenager to do this in a spring sport since Carlos Correa in 2014. His teammates are taking discover of what he’s doing on the plate, too. “I couldn’t think about taking part in in a Main League Spring sport at 19,” Bryan Reynolds mentioned. “I used to be scared sufficient once I was nonetheless outdated. It’s spectacular to see what [he’s] doing.” — Alex Stumpf
Reds: SS Edwin ArroyoRanked No. 67 general by MLB Pipeline, Arroyo already had the status of being the most effective defensive shortstop in your entire group. In a handful of spring video games, the 20-year-old has backed it up. In his first begin, towards the Angels on Feb. 25, he made a improbable diving cease to his left for an out. Arroyo, who is probably going set to open 2024 at Double-A Chattanooga, has additionally proven some expertise offensively and that he can put some keep it up the ball comparable to his double vs. the Dodgers on Thursday. — Mark Sheldon
D-backs: INF Blaze AlexanderAlexander doubled in his first spring at-bat and hasn’t appeared again since. He’s swinging the bat with authority and the most effective signal for him is that he’s utilizing an up-the-middle method lining the ball into each gaps. The D-backs would love him to get some extra expertise on the Triple-A stage, however additionally they want a backup shortstop. If Alexander continues to hit in addition to play plus protection at third, brief and second, the membership might must rethink its plans. — Steve Gilbert
Dodgers: OF Andy PagesPages missed the vast majority of the 2023 season after present process surgical procedure to restore a torn labrum on his left shoulder. Regardless of main surgical procedure, Pages has come into camp totally wholesome and has impressed at each flip. Pages has appeared the half within the outfield, exhibiting off a robust arm. However his actual power is contained in the batter’s field, and the Cuban outfielder has displayed what has made him a prime prospect. By means of 4 video games, Pages is 4-for-10 with three extra-base hits, together with a homer, posting a 1.500 OPS within the course of. — Juan Toribio
Giants: LHP Kyle HarrisonHarrison, who’s ranked San Francisco’s No. 1 prospect, continues to be working to refine his command of all his pitches, however he confirmed how dominant he might be in his spring debut towards the Rangers, putting out 4 over two scoreless innings. The Giants have Harrison penciled in to be their No. 2 starter this 12 months, so that they’ll be relying on the 22-year-old rookie to work extra effectively and present that he can persistently pitch deep into video games this season. — Maria Guardado
Padres: IF/OF Jackson MerrillA lifelong shortstop, Merrill has made his transition to an outfield position look awfully straightforward (whereas nonetheless getting reps within the infield throughout exercises). The Padres have two vacancies of their beginning outfield, and if Merrill can show it on the plate, he’ll virtually actually fill a type of spots. Merrill, San Diego’s No. 2 ranked prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 12 general, has solely performed 46 video games on the Double-A stage, so maybe he’ll want a bit extra Minor League seasoning. However he appears destined to influence the massive league membership ultimately. — AJ Cassavell
Rockies: OF Yanquiel FernandezThe No. 72 MLB Pipeline prospect, Fernandez, who turned 21 on New 12 months’s Day, batted .300 with a house run in his first 5 Spring Coaching video games. Fernandez’s energy comes well-advertised, and he has opened some eyes together with his arm and his athletic capability within the outfield. The Rockies are feeding him constant Cactus League taking part in to assist him study to time up Main League fastballs and develop situational savvy. Fernandez touched Double-A final season. — Thomas Harding
