We rank farm programs twice a yr, and whereas we spend quite a lot of time breaking them down, evaluating the abilities of 5,000 gamers throughout 30 completely different organizations is a reasonably unimaginable job. We regularly joke that one workforce congratulates us on inserting them completely, whereas the opposite 29 lament that we underestimated them.
However, golf equipment that fare effectively within the system rankings are likely to fare effectively on the diamond. Organizations with an abundance of extremely rated expertise on the best way often translate that into successful. Try the programs which have earned No. 1 accolades since we started evaluating them earlier than the 2015 season:
We primarily based our rankings under on long-term Main League worth, factoring in impression expertise, depth, proximity to the large leagues and steadiness – each between place gamers and pitchers and between ceiling and ground. The numbers in parentheses point out the place prospects place on our High 100 record.
1. Baltimore Orioles2023 midseason rank: 12023 preseason rank: 12022 midseason rank: 12022 preseason rank: 1
High 100 prospects: Jackson Holliday, SS/2B (No. 1); Samuel Basallo, C/1B (No. 17); Colton Cowser, OF (No. 19); Coby Mayo, 3B/1B (No. 30); Heston Kjerstad, OF (No. 32)
That’s six in a row now for the Orioles sitting atop these rankings, a run that began with our midseason rating in 2021. Even with the graduations of high prospects every year (Gunnar Henderson being the most recent), there’s nonetheless elite-level expertise on the high, with 5 guys within the first 32 spots of our High 100. Even the commerce of a High 100 man (Joey Ortiz) didn’t dent them an excessive amount of. How lengthy they will proceed this reign and win on the huge league stage stays to be seen. Extra »
2. Chicago Cubs2023 midseason rank: 42023 preseason rank: 122022 midseason rank: 102022 preseason rank: 18
High 100 prospects: Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF (No. 16); Cade Horton, RHP (No. 26); Owen Caissie, OF (No. 47); Michael Busch, INF (No. 51); Matt Shaw, SS/2B (No. 54); Kevin Alcántara, OF (No. 65); James Triantos, 2B (No. 73)
The Cubs have not had this a lot prospect expertise since they ranked No. 1 in 2015 with a system that helped them finish their 108-year World Sequence drought the following season. This time round, they’ve far more pitching depth, which may assist them construct a longer-term contender. 4 of their MLB-high seven High 100 prospects arrived through trades (Crow-Armstrong, Caissie, Busch, Alcántara), whereas Horton and Shaw proceed to spice up their inventory since being chosen within the first spherical of the previous two Drafts. Extra »
3. Milwaukee Brewers2023 midseason rank: 32023 preseason rank: 152022 midseason rank: 192022 preseason rank: 25
High 100 prospects: Jackson Chourio, OF (No. 2); Jacob Misiorowski, RHP (No. 33); Jeferson Quero, C (No. 35); Tyler Black, 3B/1B (No. 46); Joey Ortiz, INF (No. 63)
That is the Brewers’ finest assortment of Minor League expertise since they topped the rankings in midseason 2016. The $82 million man Chourio has celebrity potential, whereas Quero, Black and the just lately acquired Ortiz construct out a sturdy High 100 hitting contingent. On the pitching aspect, Misiorowski has a few of the most depraved stuff within the Minors if he can management it higher, whereas Robert Gasser and Carlos F. Rodriguez ought to contribute to MLB depth in 2024. It’s a well-rounded, well-staggered group too, with Luis Lara, Cooper Pratt and Yophery Rodriguez probably taking the torch when the others graduate. Extra »
4. San Diego Padres2023 midseason rank: 92023 preseason rank: 232022 midseason rank: 282022 preseason rank: 17
High 100 prospects: Ethan Salas, C (No. 8); Jackson Merrill, SS/OF (No. 12); Robby Snelling, LHP (No. 36); Dylan Lesko, RHP (No. 56); Drew Thorpe, RHP (No. 85)
A lot for the Juan Soto commerce depletion. The Padres have saved their pipeline infused with expertise since that 2022 blockbuster by way of the Draft, worldwide additions, trades (like the newest Soto deal) and inner improvement. The controversy as as to if Salas or Merrill is the higher prospect rages on, whereas the 2022 Draft particularly introduced a loaded group of Snelling, Lesko, Adam Mazur, Graham Pauley and Jakob Marsee, amongst others. Current worldwide signee Leodalis De Vries is ready to observe the Salas path and be a part of the High 100 earlier than lengthy. Extra »
5. Detroit Tigers2023 midseason rank: 132023 preseason rank: 252022 midseason rank: 222022 preseason rank: 10
High 100 prospects: Max Clark, OF (No. 13); Colt Keith, 3B/2B (No. 22); Jackson Jobe, RHP (No. 25); Jace Jung, 2B/3B (No. 60)
There have been a ton of up arrows within the Tigers’ system in 2023, beginning with seems to be at what each Keith and Jobe will be when totally wholesome. Jung was the facility hitter that was anticipated out of school, and Parker Meadows pushed to change into a beginning middle fielder after years of improvement. The Tigers added long-term ceiling within the Draft with prep batters Clark and Kevin McGonigle – two prospects who may very well be the face of the farm for years. Extra »
6. Tampa Bay Rays2023 midseason rank: 72023 preseason rank: 62022 midseason rank: 82022 preseason rank: 3
High 100 prospects: Junior Caminero, 3B/SS (No. 4); Carson Williams, SS (No. 20); Curtis Mead, 3B/2B (No. 55); Xavier Isaac, 1B (No. 58)
The Rays are at their finest and deepest on the infield with every of their 5 high prospects taking part in on the dust. Caminero’s fast ascent to the Majors final summer season helped give Tampa Bay a possible star close to the highest of the general rankings too. Considerably surprisingly given the group’s fame, it’s a gaggle that’s somewhat mild on arms; no pitchers are ranked among the many Rays’ high eight spots. However don’t rule out Santiago Suarez, Yoniel Curet or Jose Urbina taking a pleasant soar in 2024. Extra »
7. Texas Rangers2023 midseason rank: 102023 preseason rank: 72022 midseason rank: 62022 preseason rank: 9
High 100 prospects: Evan Carter, OF (No. 5); Wyatt Langford, OF (No. 6); Sebastian Walcott, SS (No. 71); Brock Porter, RHP (No. 88)
No group options a greater pair of prospects than the defending World Sequence champions with Carter and Langford, each of whom may make the Opening Day lineup. The system had a banner yr in 2023, producing Josh Jung (the primary Ranger to start out the All-Star Recreation as a rookie), postseason hero Carter and three High 100-caliber prospects (Luisangel Acuña, Tekoah Roby, Thomas Saggese) utilized in trades for Jordan Montgomery, Max Scherzer and Chris Stratton. Getting former High 100 pitching prospects Kumar Rocker (Tommy John surgical procedure), Jack Leiter (mechanical and command points) and Owen White (downturn in stuff and strikes) again on observe would assist Texas maintain success. Extra »
8. Los Angeles Dodgers2023 midseason rank: 62023 preseason rank: 22022 midseason rank: 22022 preseason rank: 5
High 100 prospects: Dalton Dashing, C/1B (No. 75); Nick Frasso, RHP (No. 80)
No group marries successful and improvement higher than the Dodgers, who’ve received 100 or extra video games for 4 straight seasons, reached the playoffs for 11 consecutive years and nonetheless have a deep system regardless of graduating High 100 prospects Bobby Miller, Miguel Vargas and Emmet Sheehan to the Majors together with James Outman (third in Nationwide League Rookie of the Yr Award voting) in 2023. They’ve extra prospects able to contribute this yr (outfielder Andy Pages, right-handers River Ryan, Gavin Stone and Kyle Damage) and lots extra on the best way behind them. Extra »
9. Pittsburgh Pirates2023 midseason rank: 22023 preseason rank: 82022 midseason rank: 72022 preseason rank: 7
High 100 prospects: Paul Skenes, RHP (No. 3); Termarr Johnson, 2B (No. 44); Jared Jones, RHP (No. 62); Anthony Solometo, LHP (No. 82); Bubba Chandler, RHP (No. 93)
Should you’re searching for arms, you’ve come to the precise place. It clearly begins with Skenes, the No. 1 general decide from final yr’s Draft, who will begin the yr within the Minors however shouldn’t be there lengthy. But it surely runs a lot deeper than that with three further pitchers on the High 100, six of the workforce’s high seven prospects and 10 of the highest 15 all hoping to toe the rubber at PNC Park sooner or later. Extra »
10. Cincinnati Reds2023 midseason rank: 52023 preseason rank: 52022 midseason rank: 42022 preseason rank: 15
High 100 prospects: Noelvi Marte, 3B/SS (No. 21); Rhett Lowder, RHP (No. 34); Edwin Arroyo, SS (No. 67); Connor Phillips, RHP (No. 70); Chase Petty, RHP, (No. 98)
The youth motion appears to be turning issues round in Cincinnati quicker than many anticipated, with a lot of merchandise from the system serving to the workforce end over .500 after a soar of 20 wins from 2022 final season. There’s extra assistance on the best way, with final yr’s first-rounder Lowder the sort of superior faculty arm who may very effectively assist out the rotation this season. The depth on this system stands out as a lot because the High 100 guys. Extra »
11. New York Yankees2023 midseason rank: 212023 preseason rank: 132022 midseason rank: 122022 preseason rank: 13
High 100 prospects: Jasson Domínguez, OF (No. 41); Spencer Jones, OF (No. 84); Roderick Arias, SS (No. 86); Chase Hampton, RHP (No. 92)
Regardless of criticism final summer season that the Yankees rely an excessive amount of on analytics in participant improvement, their system has been productive and contributed to a streak of seven consecutive playoff appearances. Final yr, Anthony Volpe received a Gold Glove as a rookie shortstop, Clarke Schmidt lastly cracked the large league rotation and Domínguez homered 4 occasions in eight video games earlier than blowing out his elbow. Austin Wells may very well be the membership’s major catcher this yr, and right-handers Chase Hampton and Will Warren — two prime examples of the Yankees scoring huge with mid-round pitching picks — additionally may play roles in New York. Extra »
12. Washington Nationals2023 midseason rank: 82023 preseason rank: 102022 midseason rank: 152022 preseason rank: 23
High 100 prospects: Dylan Crews, OF (No. 7); James Wooden, OF (No. 14); Brady Home, 3B (No. 48)
It’s all about ceiling within the Nationals’ ongoing rebuild. Golden Spikes Award winner Crews brings true five-tool potential to the system because the No. 2 general decide, and his competitors with 70-grade energy hitter Wooden for the way forward for Washington’s middle subject ought to be fascinating. Home climbed three ranges after recovering from a again subject, and Elijah Inexperienced, Daylen Lile, Robert Hassell III and Cristhian Vaquero deliver attention-grabbing (but flawed) profiles to the outfield corps. The pitching aspect is extra difficult, starting with Cade Cavalli’s Tommy John return, including to the boom-or-bust really feel. Extra »
13. New York Mets2023 midseason rank: 112023 preseason rank: 112022 midseason rank: 142022 preseason rank: 20
High 100 prospects: Jett Williams, SS/OF (No. 45); Drew Gilbert, OF (No. 53); Luisangel Acuña, SS/2B (No. 66); Ryan Clifford, OF/1B (No. 97)
Seven of the Mets’ High 13 prospects – together with three High 100 abilities in Gilbert, Acuña and Clifford – had been Commerce Deadline additions final yr, giving the system a brand new coat of paint. On the extra rapid entrance, upper-level pitchers Christian Scott, Blade Tidwell and Mike Vasil may contribute to the Main League membership’s beginning depth this summer season. The Mets might lack a High 40 prospect, however the general and improved depth provides them a spot within the higher half of our rankings. Extra »
14. Boston Purple Sox2023 midseason rank: 162023 preseason rank: 162022 midseason rank: 112022 preseason rank: 14
High 100 prospects: Marcelo Mayer, SS (No. 15); Roman Anthony, OF (No. 24); Kyle Teel, C (No. 40); Ceddanne Rafaela, OF/SS (No. 76)
The Purple Sox system is markedly stronger in hitters than pitchers. Rafaela may win their center-field job this spring, Mayer may attain Boston later this yr and Anthony and Teel may arrive in 2025. However a workforce that has completed in final place within the American League East whereas additionally ending within the backside 5 within the AL in ERA throughout three of the earlier 4 years counts only one arm — right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez, who did lead the Minors in strikeout fee (13.6 per 9 innings) — amongst its 10 finest prospects. Extra »
15. Minnesota Twins2023 midseason rank: 172023 preseason rank: 192022 midseason rank: 232022 preseason rank: 19
High 100 prospects: Walker Jenkins, OF (No. 10); Brooks Lee, SS (No. 18); Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF (No. 42); Gabriel Gonzalez, OF (No. 79)
With the addition of Jenkins because the No. 5 decide in final yr’s Draft and Gonzalez through a commerce with the Mariners, the Twins now have a fairly thrilling quartet of hitters atop their High 30 record. The group has additionally carried out a really good job of constructing some pitching depth by discovering huge league expertise in later rounds, a gaggle led by No. 5 prospect David Festa, a Thirteenth-round decide again in 2021. Extra »
16. Arizona Diamondbacks2023 midseason rank: 122023 preseason rank: 32022 midseason rank: 52022 preseason rank: 4
High 100 prospects: Jordan Lawlar, SS (No. 11); Tommy Troy, SS (No. 74); Druw Jones, OF (No. 78)
The D-backs graduated Corbin Carroll and Brandon Pfaadt on their option to a Nationwide League pennant, and also you received’t discover anybody within the group complaining about that. But it surely does trigger a dip in these rankings. Lawlar may make a much bigger impression than he did as a postseason bench participant, and if the group can get 2022 No. 2 general decide Jones again on observe offensively, it may have one other celebrity climbing towards the desert. However that continues to be an enormous if. Extra »
17. San Francisco Giants2023 midseason rank: 142023 preseason rank: 172022 midseason rank: 182022 preseason rank: 11
High 100 prospects: Kyle Harrison, LHP (No. 23); Marco Luciano, SS (No. 39); Carson Whisenhunt, LHP (No. 83); Bryce Eldridge, OF/1B (No. 96)
San Francisco’s high two prospects, Harrison and Luciano, may make the Opening Day roster after debuting within the huge leagues a yr in the past. Whereas the Giants have gotten little out of their first-round picks since hitting on Tim Lincecum, Madison Bumgarner, Buster Posey and Zack Wheeler from 2006-09, that they had a really promising Draft final July (Eldridge, shortstops Walker Martin and Maui Ahuna, left-hander Joe Whitman). Additionally they landed a possible impression participant within the 2023 worldwide class with Dominican outfielder Rayner Arias. Extra »
18. Seattle Mariners2023 midseason rank: 192023 preseason rank: 242022 midseason rank: 242022 preseason rank: 2
High 100 prospects: Cole Younger, SS/2B (No. 37); Harry Ford, C (No. 38); Colt Emerson, SS/2B (No. 87)
After making a pitching pipeline that has helped kind key cogs of the Main League employees, the power of the system has switched to bats. All three of the Mariners’ High 100 guys are highschool hitters drafted within the final three years. Proper behind them are a pair of thrilling place gamers acquired through the worldwide market in Lazaro Montes and Felnin Celesten. The primary pitcher doesn’t present up on the High 30 till No. 11 (Emerson Hancock) and a agency majority (17) of the High 30 are hitters. Extra »
19. Cleveland Guardians2023 midseason rank: 152023 preseason rank: 42022 midseason rank: 32022 preseason rank: 12
High 100 prospects: Chase DeLauter, OF (No. 31); Kyle Manzardo, 1B (No. 59); Brayan Rocchio, SS/2B (No. 91); Daniel Espino, RHP (No. 100)
After setting a document for an American or Nationwide League division or league champion by having 17 rookies make their huge league debuts in 2022 and graduating 5 current or former High 100 prospects to the Majors final yr, the Guardians are replenishing their system. Manzardo and Rocchio may crack the Opening Day lineup and DeLauter is not a lot additional away. Recognized for producing pitching, Cleveland is a bit mild on arms at this level and will use a return to well being by Espino, who ranked among the many recreation’s finest mound prospects earlier than knee and shoulder points. Extra »
20. Chicago White Sox2023 midseason rank: 202023 preseason rank: 262022 midseason rank: 262022 preseason rank: 30
High 100 prospects: Colson Montgomery, SS (No. 9); Noah Schultz, LHP (No. 50)
The White Sox face an arduous rebuilding job following their worst season since 1970, however they did add vital prospect expertise final yr. Seventeen of their High 30 Prospects weren’t within the group initially of 2023. They grabbed shortstop Jacob Gonzalez, right-handers Grant Taylor and Seth Keener and outfielder George Wolkow within the Draft earlier than including seven prospects on the Commerce Deadline, most notably catcher Edgar Quero, righty Nick Nastrini and left-hander Jake Eder. New GM Chris Getz has been busy since taking up in late August, claiming righty Alex Speas on waivers, choosing lefty Shane Drohan within the Rule 5 Draft and swinging offers for outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Zach DeLoach and righty Prelander Berroa. Extra »
21. Colorado Rockies2023 midseason rank: 182023 preseason rank: 142022 midseason rank: 92022 preseason rank: 24
High 100 prospects: Adael Amador, SS/2B (No. 28); Chase Dollander, RHP (No. 52); Yanquiel Fernandez, OF (No. 72); Jordan Beck, OF (No. 81)
This continues to be a hitting-heavy system, with 12 of the highest 13 on this yr’s High 30 being bats. The highest of that group exhibits that the Rockies have carried out a pleasant job with the Draft (Beck and Sterlin Thompson) and internationally (Amador and Fernandez). Dollander leads the pitching group as final yr’s first-round decide and the Rockies are attempting to develop extra pitching with out attempting to typecast what sort of arm will work at Coors Discipline. Extra »
22. Philadelphia Phillies2023 midseason rank: 232023 preseason rank: 212022 midseason rank: 252022 preseason rank: 26
High 100 prospects: Andrew Painter, RHP (No. 27); Mick Abel, RHP (No. 49); Aidan Miller, 3B/SS (No. 61); Justin Crawford, OF (No. 77)
The system will clearly be buoyed by the return of Painter post-TJ surgical procedure in 2025, however there’s nonetheless some very attention-grabbing expertise right here. It’s highlighted by the younger hitters after the highest two arms within the system, with Miller and Crawford the membership’s previous two first-rounders within the Draft and Starlyn Caba a big-time decide to click on. Abel and reliever Orion Kerkering, who raced by way of the complete system and landed on the playoff roster, are arms who may make bigger contributions to the large league employees. Extra »
23. St. Louis Cardinals2023 midseason rank: 222023 preseason rank: 92022 midseason rank: 132022 preseason rank: 16
High 100 prospects: Masyn Winn, SS (No. 43); Tink Therefore, RHP (No. 64); Tekoah Roby, RHP (No. 99)
The Cardinals remade their farm system ultimately yr’s Commerce Deadline – the acquisitions of Roby and Thomas Saggese notably stand out – however there are nonetheless acquainted faces in Winn, Therefore and Victor Scott II occupying three of the highest 4 spots in our rankings. Whereas the depth of the group is improved, the farm nonetheless lacks high-ceiling sorts, protecting within the lower-third right here. Extra »
24. Toronto Blue Jays2023 midseason rank: 252023 preseason rank: 252022 midseason rank: 202022 preseason rank: 21
High 100 prospects: Ricky Tiedemann, LHP (No. 29); Orelvis Martinez, INF (No. 89)
Tiedemann’s stuff is arguably one of the best amongst Minor League left-handers and Martinez gives large energy proper now at simply 22 years previous. However that’s the place the true pleasure maybe ends. The remainder of the Toronto system depends on hope – that Arjun Nimmala irons out early contact considerations, that Brandon Barriera will be wholesome and that another person can take a big and much-needed soar towards the High 100. Extra »
25. Oakland Athletics2023 midseason rank: 262023 preseason rank: 222022 midseason rank: 172022 preseason rank: 22
High 100 prospects: Jacob Wilson, SS (No. 68)
Because the A’s proceed to lean on younger expertise to show issues round on the huge league stage, that may take a toll on a farm system. Working example, eight prospects who had been within the high half of the membership’s High 30 a yr in the past have graduated and shall be mainstays on the Main League roster in 2024. Count on the farm system to maintain funneling guys as much as the large leagues, with guys like Mason Miller, Darell Hernaiz and Joe Boyle getting an prolonged have a look at the very best stage. Extra »
26. Atlanta Braves2023 midseason rank: 272023 preseason rank: 302022 midseason rank: 272022 preseason rank: 27
High 100 prospects: AJ Smith-Shawver, RHP (No. 69); Hurston Waldrep, RHP (No. 90)
Competing yearly atop the NL East and deep into October makes it difficult to take care of a super-deep farm system. However the Braves do preserve getting guys to the large leagues and the farm system retains supplying commerce chips to maintain the great occasions rolling in Atlanta. The highest of this technique could be very arm heavy, with the pair of High 100 pitchers who ought to impression the Main League employees in 2024. Ten of the highest 15 (together with the entire high 5) are hurlers. Extra »
27. Houston Astros2023 midseason rank: 302023 preseason rank: 272022 midseason rank: 302022 preseason rank: 29
The Astros may argue that system rankings do not matter. Since we expanded ours to incorporate all 30 organizations 4 years in the past, they’ve by no means completed higher than twenty seventh, but have prolonged their streak of American League Championship Sequence appearances to seven and seasons with at the very least one participant getting a Rookie of the Yr vote to 5. They’re the lone membership with no High 100 prospect on our present record, although outfielder Jacob Melton is shut after 23 homers and 46 steals in his first full professional season. Proper-hander Spencer Arrighetti and outfielder Joey Loperfido may very well be the following unsung farmhands to contribute to a Houston playoff drive. Extra »
28. Kansas Metropolis Royals2023 midseason rank: 292023 preseason rank: 292022 midseason rank: 212022 preseason rank: 8
High 100 prospects: Blake Mitchell, C (No. 94)
A whole lot of the Royals’ High 30 focus is on the 2023 Draft, beginning on the No. 1 spot with first-rounder Mitchell. The general class contributed six gamers to the High 30, as a lot an indication of how a lot Kansas Metropolis wanted farm depth as something. Sturdy performances from worldwide signees Yandel Ricardo and Ramon Ramirez may give the Royals the upper ceiling their system may actually use. Extra »
29. Miami Marlins2023 midseason rank: 242023 preseason rank: 182022 midseason rank: 162022 preseason rank: 6
High 100 prospects: Noble Meyer, RHP (No. 57)
The Marlins have had far more success growing pitchers than hitters and graduated one in every of their finest mound prospects ever (Eury Pérez) to the large leagues. They spent their high two choices within the 2023 Draft and $8.6 million on one of the best highschool arm (Meyer) and the highest left-hander (Thomas White) out there. Their largest current investments in bats haven’t gone effectively, with JJ Bleday and shortstop Kahlil Watson disappointing earlier than getting traded, and nook infielder Jacob Berry, center infielder Yiddi Cappe and catcher Joe Mack struggling far more than anticipated. Extra »
30. Los Angeles Angels2023 midseason rank: 282023 preseason rank: 282022 midseason rank: 302022 preseason rank: 28
High 100 prospects: Nolan Schanuel, 1B (No. 95)
The Angels get their high prospects to the large leagues so quick, it’s sort of arduous to rank the system. Zach Neto made it to the large leagues the April after being drafted in 2022. Schanuel remains to be a ranked prospect, however after debuting in the identical summer season that he joined the group, he received’t be on there for lengthy. There are some attention-grabbing far-away abilities – largely acquired through worldwide signing intervals – to keep watch over right here, beginning with No. 2 prospect Nelson Rada. Extra »
