For the reason that Arizona Fall League began the Fall Stars Recreation in 2010 to shine a highlight on its high abilities, the occasion has featured a variety of future massive league luminaries. Ronald Acuña Jr., Mookie Betts, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bryce Harper, Aaron Decide, Francisco Lindor, Julio Rodríguez, Corey Seager and Mike Trout all have participated. Pete Alonso’s residence run off a 103-mph Nate Pearson fastball in 2018 nonetheless could not have landed.
The 2025 Fall Stars Recreation roster is packed as normal. This yr’s contest can be performed at Mesa’s Sloan Park on Sunday night at 8 pm ET/6 pm native. The sport can be broadcast on MLB Community and streamed on MLB.com and the MLB app, with Paul Severino dealing with play-by-play duties and former massive league pitcher Steven Brault and MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo offering evaluation.
Of the 9 High 100 Prospects nonetheless on AFL rosters, seven will play within the Fall Stars Recreation: Reds first baseman Cam Collier, Rockies first baseman Charlie Condon, Reds catcher Alfredo Duno, Mariners outfielder Jonny Farmelo, Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, Royals catcher Blake Mitchell and White Sox left-hander Hagen Smith. The opposite two are Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder, who was chosen for the sport however will not take part, and White Sox outfielder Braden Montgomery, who may very well be added through the Remaining 2 Vote.
Along with Lowder, eight extra gamers had been named Fall Stars however will not take the sphere: right-handers Jose Corniell (Rangers), Daniel Espino (Guardians), Chen-Wei Lin (Cardinals), Luis Perales (Crimson Sox), Winston Santos (Rangers), Luke Sinnard (Braves) and Emiliano Teodo (Rangers); and catcher Walker Janek (Astros).
Under are stories on every of the Fall Stars, organized by their massive league group:
Blue JaysKai Peterson, LHP: The Blue Jays took Peterson within the twentieth and last spherical of the 2023 Draft and he’s pitched solely in reduction since his debut in 2024. He touched Double-A for the primary time in 2025 and has a profession 3.78 ERA and 13.7 Okay/9 charge, although that comes with 6.5 BB/9. He’s a fastball-slider man who can miss bats with each choices.
OriolesEnrique Bradfield Jr., OF (No. 4): The Orioles’ first-round decide in 2023, Bradfield missed a great chunk of 2025 with hamstring points. The speedster has seemed like himself this fall, going 17-for-18 in stolen-base makes an attempt whereas taking part in Gold Glove-caliber middle discipline.
Luis De Léon, LHP (No. 21): Command has been a difficulty, with 12 walks in 16 1/3 AFL innings, however he’s additionally struck out 22 and held hitters to a .179 BAA. His fastball can contact triple digits at occasions and he can miss quite a lot of bats together with his mid-80s slider and low-80s changeup.
Ethan Anderson, C/1B: The Orioles’ second-rounder in 2024 out of the College of Virginia, Anderson continues to point out a great really feel for locating the barrel after ending his first season strongly. He’s hit .328/.420/.483 over 15 Fall League video games, although he’s but to faucet into a lot pop (six doubles, one homer). He’s additionally been capable of work on his catching whereas additionally seeing time at first base and a bit of outfield nook time.
Tanner Smith, RHP: The Harvard product got here to the O’s from the Padres within the Ryan O’Hearn/Ramon Laureano deal. The 6-foot-6 reliever and 2024 draftee struck out 12.5 per 9 throughout all stops throughout his first full season and has been powerful to sq. up in Arizona as effectively, amassing 12 Okay’s in 6 2/3 IP and a 1.35 ERA with a fastball as much as 98 mph and an 85-87 mph slider that has served as a real out pitch.
RaysJackson Baumeister, RHP (No. 21): Acquired from the Orioles in 2024 within the Zach Eflin commerce, Baumeister wasn’t capable of replicate his post-trade success (1.24 ERA to complete off ‘24) through the common season and he missed practically three months. He did throw effectively after getting again late within the yr and has struck out 10 in 9 innings of AFL work, although he’s additionally walked 9 and given up 10 hits. He has a fastball as much as 97 mph and has been specializing in his upper-80s cutter/slider.
Brayden Taylor, INF (No. 25): A former High 100 prospect, Taylor is the Rays’ first-rounder from 2023 and struggled with Double-A Montgomery this season. He’s fared higher this fall and hit his first residence run of the marketing campaign on Wednesday to present him eight extra-base hits whereas he’s performed third and second.
Crimson SoxStanley Tucker, 2B: Drafted within the Nineteenth spherical out of Texas A&M in 2023, Tucker missed most of his first full professional season with a dislocated left shoulder and all of his second with a damaged proper wrist. He is hitting .302/.413/.349 and exhibiting off his greatest device — plus velocity — with 11 steals in 19 video games.
YankeesCade Smith, RHP (No. 19): Smith has good really feel for spin with a plus mid-80s slider and a stable low-80s curveball, and he units up his breaking balls with a 92-94 mph fastball that touches 96. The 2023 sixth-rounder from Mississippi State missed time with shoulder points this season however has returned to put up a 2.13 ERA whereas permitting simply 9 baserunners and placing out 14 in 12 2/3 innings.
GuardiansNo lively members.
RoyalsBlake Mitchell, C (No. 2/MLB No. 62): A damaged hamate suffered in Spring Coaching derailed the 2023 No. 8 general decide after he hit 18 homers in his first full season. He’s nonetheless looking for that energy stroke, with one homer right here this fall whereas additionally getting extra reps behind the dish.
Daniel Vazquez, SS (No. 16): Vazquez’s bona fides as an impressive defensive infielder are legit, however his bat hasn’t come alongside as hoped. Even with some modest beneficial properties with Excessive-A Quad Cities this yr, there hasn’t been a lot influence. Maybe his AFL stint will allow him to show a nook, as he’s hit .329 with a .922 OPS and 18 RBIs in 20 video games.
TigersKevin McGonigle, SS (No. 1/MLB No. 2): The highest-ranked prospect within the Fall League, McGonigle is taken into account to be the most effective pure hitter within the Minors and he’s performed prefer it in Arizona. Making up for misplaced at-bats as a consequence of harm, the infielder has .404/.514/.737 with 4 homers and 16 RBIs over 15 video games whereas additionally making an attempt out third base defensively for the primary time.
Max Anderson, 2B/3B (No. 9): Anderson has adopted up a breakout season on the plate in 2025 (.306 with 14 homers in 90 Double-A video games to earn a bump to Triple-A) by completely raking within the Fall League. He’s performed third base and DH’ed and at present leads the circuit in common (.488), OBP (.650) and OPS (1.552).
TwinsMiguel Boadas, RHP: Boadas’ innings this fall are his first since elbow surgical procedure in 2024. His really feel for the zone has been off with 9 walks in 11 2/3 IP, however he’s solely given up six hits and has posted a 1.54 ERA with a fastball sitting round 95 mph as he works on his breaking stuff.
White SoxHagen Smith, LHP (No. 5/MLB No. 88): Smith set an NCAA Division I document for strikeout charge (17.3 per 9 innings) at Arkansas in 2024 earlier than the White Sox chosen him fifth general that July. His stuff was down a bit throughout his first full professional season however has seemed higher within the AFL, together with his fastball sitting at 95 mph and topping out at 98 whereas his 81-84 mph slider has regained its wipeout high quality. He sports activities a 2.57 ERA and ranks third within the Fall League in average-against (.143) and tied for fourth in strikeouts (21 in 14 innings).
Sam Antonacci, 2B (No. 11): Antonacci’s superior bat-to-ball abilities have enabled him to slash .391/.494/.531 with 13 walks and 9 steals in 16 video games. The 2024 fifth-rounder from Coastal Carolina is extra of a savvy baserunner than a speedster, and his instincts assist him play above his bodily instruments.
AngelsJuan Flores, C (No. 17): One of many youngest gamers within the AFL, Flores is a 19-year-old backstop acquired off to a tough begin with an aggressive push to Excessive-A in 2025, however made changes and completed effectively. He’s carried that over to the desert, hitting .271 with seven extra-base hits whereas getting vital work catching extra superior arms.
Raudi Rodriguez, OF: He’s not on the High 30 now, however he doubtless can be in 2026 after taking a giant step ahead with an .842 OPS, 14 homers and 38 steals with a transfer to full-season ball in 2025. The athletic outfielder been the most effective hitters within the AFL with a .451/.525/.647 line over 15 video games.
AstrosAnderson Brito, RHP (No. 7): Some evaluators imagine the motion on his mid-90s fastball and low-80s slider make Brito Houston’s greatest pitching prospect. Signed for $10,000 out of Venezuela in November 2023, he ranks second within the Fall League with 22 strikeouts in simply 11 1/3 innings and has logged a 3.97 ERA.
James Hicks, RHP (No. 26): A Thirteenth-rounder out of South Carolina in 2023, Hicks missed three months this season after a comebacker fractured his forearm. He depends on mixing a wide range of pitches, the most effective of that are a low-90s sinker and a mid-80s changeup with fade and depth. He leads the AFL in ERA (0.00 in 14 innings), average-against (.130) and WHIP (0.57) whereas rating second in Okay/BB ratio (19/2).
A’sTommy White, 3B/1B (No. 7): He earned the moniker “Tommy Tanks” for hitting 75 homers in three school seasons (beginning with 27 as a freshman). That thump hasn’t proven up as persistently in his first yr as a professional, however he’s a greater pure hitter than he’s typically gotten credit score for, and he’s backed that up by hitting .306 with an .889 OPS and 20 RBIs in 16 AFL video games.
Ryan Lasko, OF (No. 17): A product of Rutgers taken within the second spherical of the 2023 Draft, Lasko has proven he can play excellent outfield protection, however has but to completely click on by way of offensive influence. He’s been very stable this fall, sporting a .381/.474/.460 line over 19 video games.
MarinersJonny Farmelo, OF (No. 7/MLB No. 75): Accidents have actually stored Farmelo from discovering his stride, however the super-athletic outfielder has proven glimpses of five-tool potential. Even his time within the AFL has been uneven with spurts of manufacturing, hitting .226 with a excessive strikeout charge, but additionally with a bunch of walks, seven extra-base hits and 7 steals by Tuesday.
Jimmy Kingsbury, RHP: That is Kingsbury’s second straight stint within the AFL, having pitched solidly out of the bullpen in 2024 to springboard him to a robust Double-A debut in 2025. He’s a sinker-slider man who has a 3.00 ERA over his first six reduction outings right here this time round.
RangersNo lively members.
BravesNacho Alvarez Jr., INF: He graduated from prospect standing, however missed quite a lot of time as a consequence of wrist and indirect accidents in 2025. Alvarez managed simply 75 video games between the massive league membership and the Minors. He makes a ton of contact (18 % strikeout charge as a professional) and will get on base, albeit with no ton of thump. He’s having a great fall, hitting .306 with a .916 OPS.
MarlinsStarlyn Caba, SS (No. 5): Top-of-the-line defenders within the Minors, Caba joined the Marlins as a part of the Jesús Luzardo commerce with the Phillies final December. A sprained left thumb restricted him to 51 video games at S.ngle-A, however he nonetheless exhibited clean actions, high quality vary to each side, stable arm power and plus velocity. He is batting .328/.438/.459 with two homers in 15 video games — practically matching his complete of three lengthy balls in 168 Minor League contests.
Karson Milbrandt, RHP (No. 18): Signed for an over-slot $1,497,500 as a 2022 third-rounder from a Missouri highschool, Milbrandt sports activities a high-spin fastball that touches 99 mph and has developed a stable low-80s curveball to again it up. He has compiled a 5.11 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings.
MetsNick Morabito, OF (No. 16): The 2022 seventy fifth general decide is without doubt one of the quickest gamers on this yr’s Fall League and places these wheels to good use, as he did for Binghamton this season with 49 steals (third-most at Double-A). The 5-foot-10 middle fielder doesn’t include a ton of energy with 12 homers mixed over his final three seasons, however he’s at his greatest when he’s spraying the ball round, getting on base and getting these plus-plus wheels turning.
Chris Suero, C (No. 15): Suero is a uncommon catcher with plus velocity, one who began to additionally faucet into his energy in 2025 (16 homers to go together with 35 steals between Excessive-A Brooklyn and Double-A Binghamton). He hit his fifth residence run of the AFL on Wednesday and has gotten work behind the plate, at first and in left discipline.
NationalsSeaver King, SS (No. 7): The tenth general decide in 2024, King provides good bat-to-ball abilities, well-above-average velocity and defensive versatility, although he can get swing-happy on the plate. The Wake Forest product is batting .357/.439/.589 and ranks second within the AFL with 24 RBIs in 16 video games.
Jake Bennett, LHP (No. 10): After lacking all of 2024 whereas recovering from Tommy John surgical procedure, Bennett has recovered a four-pitch combine that features a 92-95 mph fastball and a plus mid-80s changeup with fade. A 2022 second-rounder from Oklahoma, he tops the Fall League in innings (20) and strikeouts (25) whereas posting a 4.50 ERA.
PhilliesJack Dallas, RHP: Signed as a nondrafted free agent again in 2022, Dallas was stable at Double-A in 2025, placing out practically a batter per inning. He leans on his slider particularly and may contact the mid-90s together with his fastball. He’s allowed only one run over 9 innings of AFL work, placing out 15, although he’s additionally walked seven.
BrewersJosh Adamczewski, OF (No. 13): Adamczewski’s Draft standing (Fifteenth-rounder as an Indiana excessive schooler in 2023) belies his offensive potential, as he is a profession .315/.430/.480 hitter as a professional and his energy continues to develop. He is slashing .283/.405/.550 in Arizona and he is tied for third with 4 homers in 18 video games.
Jesús Broca, LHP: Signed for $10,000 out of Mexico in 2023, the 5-foot-9 Broca relies upon closely on an 82-85 mph changeup that fades and drops. He is dealing within the AFL with a 2.00 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 9 innings.
Dylan O’Rae, 2B: A shock 2022 third-round decide as a Canadian excessive schooler, O’Rae is a desk setter with plus-plus velocity however not a lot energy. He is batting .302/.388/.395 with six homers in 14 video games.
CardinalsDarlin Saladin, RHP: Usually a starter, Saladin’s stuff has taken a bounce in shorter stints in Arizona, together with his fastball sitting at 94-95 mph and touching 97 and his slider leaping to 82-84. His mid-80s changeup additionally has missed bats as he has posted a 0.90 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 10 innings. He signed for $200,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2019.
Miguel Ugueto, OF: Plucked from the Crimson Sox within the Triple-A part of the Rule 5 Draft final December, Ugueto stands out most together with his stable uncooked energy. He is slashing .333/.373/.407 whereas taking part in all three outfield positions.
CubsOwen Ayers, C: A Nineteenth-round pick of Marshall in 2024, Ayers has been one of many greatest offensive forces within the Fall League and likewise has displayed well-above-average arm power behind the plate. He is batting .373/.543/.610 and leads the league with 21 walks in 18 video games.
Koen Moreno, RHP: Accidents have dogged Moreno for the reason that Cubs popped him in 2020’s fifth spherical out of North Carolina, however he is wholesome now and lacking bats with a low-90s fastball and a mid-80s changeup. He has compiled a 4.15 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 13 innings.
PiratesEsmerlyn Valdez, OF/1B (No. 15): After hitting 22 homers with Single-A Bradenton in 2024, Valdez swatted 26 lengthy balls whereas reaching Double-A and chopping his Okay charge within the course of. He started the AFL season as the most well liked hitter on the circuit, and though he’s “cooled” off a bit, he nonetheless leads the league in homers (eight), RBIs (26) and SLG (.922) whereas sitting second in OPS (1.456).
RedsAlfredo Duno, C (No. 2/MLB No. 48): Duno is without doubt one of the youngest gamers within the league and has but to play an official sport above the Single-A degree. He has an concept of what to do on the plate with spectacular bat velocity and power from the correct aspect. He’s impressed together with his potential to name a sport and deal with a lot older pitchers throughout his stint right here.
Cam Collier, 1B/3B (No. 6/MLB No. 94): The 2024 Futures Recreation MVP, Collier hoped to comply with up a robust season at Excessive-A that yr, however a thumb harm suffered in Spring Coaching this season required surgical procedure. Whereas he confirmed off a stable method at Double-A at age 20, the facility has but to come back again with 4 homers through the yr and only one over 18 AFL video games.
Leo Balcazar, SS/2B (No. 23): Balcazar makes a ton of contact and added extra endurance on the dish in 2025, upping his walks, chopping his Okay’s and tapping into some extra energy (12 homers) whereas reaching Double-A. The center infielder is having a stable fall, hitting .329 with a .391 OBP over his first 20 video games.
D-backsJansel Luis, 3B (No. 12): Signed for $525,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2022, Luis is a profession .291 hitter within the Minors with stable velocity and the flexibility to play everywhere in the infield. He is batting .221/.299/.260 with eight steals in 20 video games.
DodgersAlex Makarewich, RHP: The Dodgers have helped Makarewich soup up his stuff since signing him as a Thirteenth-rounder out of Northwestern State in 2023, and he now operates with a fastball that sits at 95-97 mph and touches 100 to go together with a pair of energy breaking pitches — an upper-80s slider and a mid-80s curveball. He has logged a 2.16 ERA with seven strikeouts in 8 1/3 innings, albeit with 10 walks.
GiantsParks Harber, 1B: The Yankees signed Harber for $50,000 as a nondrafted free agent in July 2024 after he hit 54 residence runs in 4 school seasons between Georgia and North Carolina, then spun him to the Giants a yr later within the Camilo Doval commerce. Energy is his carrying device and he ranked second within the Minors this season (minimal: 300 plate appearances) with a 173 wRC+. He is persevering with to rake within the AFL with a .407/.529/.741 line and league bests in doubles (9) and extra-base hits (12) in 15 video games.
PadresCarson Montgomery, RHP: Montgomery did not pitch within the Minors this season whereas getting back from Tommy John surgical procedure, however he is again exhibiting a 93-96 mph fastball and an 83-85 mph slider within the Fall League. The 2023 Eleventh-rounder from Florida State sports activities a 1.74 ERA with seven strikeouts in 10 1/3 innings.
Tucker Musgrove, RHP: A two-way participant at Cell (Ala.) earlier than the Padres chosen him in 2023’s seventh spherical, Musgrove missed 2024 after Tommy John surgical procedure. He has a few of the greatest extension within the Fall League in addition to a fastball that touches 100 mph and an upper-80s sweeper. Command inconsistencies have led to a 5.06 ERA with eight strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings.
RockiesCharlie Condon, 1B (No. 2/MLB No. 61): A hand harm he performed by after he signed because the No. 3 general decide in 2024 sapped his manufacturing. Then he broke his wrist in Spring Coaching this yr, so he’s but to search out his full groove, although there have been glimpses. The prodigious energy has but to point out up, however he has swung the bat effectively in Arizona, hitting .356/.460/.466 over his first 19 video games.
Cade Denton, RHP: After closing for Oral Roberts, Denton was taken by the Rockies within the sixth spherical in 2023. Shoulder points slowed him in 2024 and he spent all of 2025 with Excessive-A Spokane. His fastball-slider mixture can miss bats, with an 11.2 Okay/9 charge through the season and 17 Okay’s in 10 2/3 innings within the AFL.
