The 2021 MLB season is right around the corner, which means it is time to release my top 100 MLB prospects list. During a crazy year thrown off the rails due to COVID-19 in which the entire MiLB season was cancelled, it has been hard for young players to show off their talents. Combine that with the changes MLB has made to the structure of Minor League Baseball, it has been a rough ride for many hopeful Big Leaguers. That being said, it has been about a year and a half since FTS has released a prospect rankings, so expect to see some big changes.
The Top 100:
- Wander Franco, SS, TB
- Julio Rodriguez, OF, SEA
- MacKenzie Gore, P, SD
- Jarred Kelenic, OF, SEA
- Adley Rutschman, C, BAL
- Bobby Witt Jr., SS, KC
- Marco Luciano, SS, SF
- Randy Arozarena, OF, TB
- CJ Abrams, SS, SD
- Jasson Dominguez, OF, NYY
- Andrew Vaughn, 1B, CHW
- Alex Kirilloff, OF, MIN
- Ian Anderson, P, ATL
- Michael Kopech, P, CHW
- Ke’Bryan Hayes, 3B, PIT
- Kristian Robinson, OF, ARI
- Spencer Torkleson, 3B, DET
- Nate Pearson, P, TOR
- Dylan Carlson, OF, STL
- Sixto Sanchez, P, MIA
- Luis Patiño, P, TB
- Casey Mize, P, DET
- Royce Lewis, SS, MIN
- Cristian Pache, OF, ATL
- Riley Greene, OF, DET
- JJ Bleday, OF, MIA
- Bobby Dalbec, 3B, BOS
- Austin Martin, SS, TOR
- Joey Bart, C, SF
- Luis Campusano, C, SD
- Nick Madrigal, 2B, CHW
- Jordan Groshans, SS, TOR
- Jeter Downs, SS, BOS
- Drew Waters, OF, ATL
- Heliot Ramos, OF, SF
- Grayson Rodriguez, P, BAL
- Dane Dunning, P, TEX
- Matthew Liberatore, P, STL
- Spencer Howard, P, PHI
- Geraldo Perdomo, SS, ARI
- Brendan McKay, P, TB
- Sam Huff, C, TEX
- Nolan Gorman, 3B, STL
- Josh Jung, 3B, TEX
- Vidal Brujan, 2B, TB
- Corbin Carroll, OF, ARI
- Hunter Bishop, OF, SF
- Alek Thomas, OF, ARI
- Ronny Mauricio, SS, NYM
- Josiah Gray, P, LAD
- Max Meyer, P, MIA
- Nolan Jones, 3B, CLE
- Triston Casas, 1B, BOS
- Nick Lodolo, P, CIN
- Matt Manning, P, DET
- Triston McKenzie, P, CLE
- Jazz Chisholm, SS, MIA
- Clarke Schmidt, P, NYY
- Deivi Garcia, P, NYY
- Ryan Mountcastle, OF, BAL
- Trevor Larnach, OF, MIN
- Xavier Edwards, 2B, TB
- Brandon Marsh, OF, LAA
- Noelvi Marte, SS, SEA
- Jeremiah Jackson, SS, LAA
- Heston Kjerstad, OF, BAL
- Daniel Lynch, P, KC
- Forrest Whitley, P, HOU
- Asa Lacy, P, KC
- Hunter Greene, P, CIN
- Keibert Ruiz, C, LAD
- Franciso Alvarez, C, NYM
- Jordyn Adams, OF, LAA
- Orelvis Martinez, SS, TOR
- Freudis Nova, SS, HOU
- Logan Gilbert, P, SEA
- Shane Baz, P, TB
- Brent Honeywell, P, TB
- Jesus Sanchez, OF, MIA
- Zac Veen, OF, COL
- Diego Cartaya, C, LAD
- Matthew Allen, P, NYM
- Emerson Hancock, P, SEA
- Nick Gonzales, 2B, PIT
- Edward Cabrera, MIA
- Alexander Canario, OF, SF
- Tyler Freeman, SS, CLE
- Greg Jones, SS, TB
- Ethan Hankins, P, CLE
- Taylor Trammell, OF, SEA
- Austin Hendrick, OF, CIN
- Ryan Vilade, OF, COL
- Garrett Crochet, P, CHW
- Quinn Priester, P, PIT
- Tarik Skubal, P, DET
- Braxton Garrett, P, MIA
- DL Hall, P, BAL
- Trevor Rogers, P, MIA
- Mick Abel, P, PHI
- Travis Swaggerty, OF, PIT
Overview:
After a crazy year without Minor League Baseball, this year’s rankings are much more based on potential as opposed to recent performance (most players on this list have not played in over a year). Guys who were lucky enough to see big league playing time had an advantage, given they were the only ones who could show off their potential this year. Again, the two teams from Florida dominate this list, with the Marlins (8) and Rays (9) making up nearly 1/5th of the list. Also, there is a very good chance we might get to see all of the top 5 at some point this season, so keep on the lookout for some high-profile call-ups. *Be on the lookout for the 2021 MLB Farm System Rankings soon*
The Next 20:
- Brailyn Marquez, P, CHI
- Yoelqui Cespedes, OF, CHW
- Brayan Rocchio, SS, CLE
- Bo Naylor, C, CLE
- Ryan Rolison, P, COL
- Jackson Kowar, P, KC
- Bryce Turang, SS, MIL
- Hedbert Perez, OF, MIL
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF, NYM
- Brett Baty, 3B, NYM
- J.T. Ginn, P, NYM
- Austin Wells, C, NYY
- Robert Puason, SS, OAK
- Bryson Stott, SS, PHI
- Oniel Cruz, SS, PIT
- Robert Hassell, OF, SD
- Shane McClanahan, P, TB
- Cole Wilcox, P, TB
- Maximo Acosta, SS, TEX
- Simeon Woods-Richardson, P, TOR
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