Chances are you’ll know the veteran stars on each group, however not each fan has a deal with on prime prospects.
With spring coaching beneath manner, Yardbarker MLB writers determine the highest prospect on each American League group. (2024 regular-season data are in parentheses.)
AL East
BALTIMORE ORIOLES (91-71) | Catcher/1B Samuel Basallo |
MLB.com’s No. 13 prospect is already making waves at spring coaching. The 20-year-old catcher and first baseman has huge energy on the plate and a giant arm behind it, each of which might gas his meteoric rise.
BOSTON RED SOX (81-81) | Utilityman Kristian Campbell | How will we even choose one amongst this deep prospect group? The Pink Sox have probably the greatest farm techniques in MLB, however we’ll decide on MLB’s seventh-ranked prospect, a utility participant and powerful hitter who can man second base, shortstop and outfield.
NEW YORK YANKEES (94-68) | Pitcher Will Warren | The Yankees don’t have many thrilling prospects, however Warren may very well be one of many first males up within the occasion of a pitching damage. He had a quick stint within the Bronx final 12 months, putting out 29 in 22.2 innings.
TAMPA BAY RAYS (80-82) | Shortstop Carson Williams | He’s MLB’s ninth-ranked prospect and the top-ranked shortstop prospect in MLB. That’s excessive reward for the farmhand who ought to have an opportunity to flash his above-average throwing arm and glove at spring coaching.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS (74-88) | Outfielder Alan Roden | The Blue Jays have made it clear how a lot they love Roden, 25, who will get many alternatives in spring coaching. He’s an on-base machine and an influence risk on the plate, posting a .391 on-base share and 16 house runs within the minor leagues final season. — Seth Carlson
AL West
ATHLETICS ( (69-93) | Shortstop Jacob Wilson | He used a formidable capacity to make contact to rocket by way of the A’s system after being the sixth general choice within the 2023 MLB Draft. Wilson added 15 pounds of muscle through the offseason and has the potential to be the A’s greatest shortstop since Miguel Tejada.
HOUSTON ASTROS (88-73) | Outfielder Jacob Melton | He has an intriguing mix of energy, velocity and wonderful protection in heart. With the light-hitting Jake Meyers at the moment atop the depth chart in heart, Melton has an opportunity to take over with a robust exhibiting this spring.
LOS ANGELES ANGELS (63-99) | Infielder Christian Moore | He would have made his MLB debut in 2024 had he not been injured. The eighth general choose within the 2024 MLB Draft is getting time at third base and has made a optimistic impression already in spring coaching.
SEATTLE MARINERS (85-77) | Third baseman Ben Williamson | He’s transferring shortly by way of the group’s system. Due to questions across the infield, Williamson might solidify his place as a part of the longer term with a robust spring.
TEXAS RANGERS (78-84) | Pitcher Kumar Rocker | He has had a curler coaster of an expert profession due to accidents, however Rocker confirmed promise briefly MLB motion final season (14 Ok’s in 11.2 innings) and will make a case for the Opening Day roster. — David Hill
AL Central
CHICAGO WHITE SOX (41-121) | Catcher Kyle Teel | He has a transparent path to a significant league function with solely Matt Thaiss and Corey Lee forward of him on the depth chart. Teel remains to be growing defensively, however his offensive abilities might enhance a group in determined want of main league expertise.
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS (92-69) | OF Chase DeLauter | Accidents have held the outfielder to simply 96 video games in two skilled seasons. If wholesome, his all-around offensive capacity and athleticism might lastly give third baseman Jose Ramirez safety within the lineup.
DETROIT TIGERS (86-76) | Pitcher Jackson Jobe | He made his main league debut for the Tigers in 2024 (4 innings, two Ok’s) and performed within the postseason. Armed with a 4 pitches which can be all considered plus offerings, Jobe is able to fulfill his top-of-the-rotation potential for the resurgent Tigers.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS (86-76) | 1B Jac Caglianone |
A Statcast darling through the Arizona Fall League, the primary baseman is a protracted shot to crack the roster. Nonetheless, house runs such because the one he hit Sunday present his immense energy potential, one thing sorely wanted in Kansas Metropolis.
MINNESOTA TWINS (82-80) | Pitcher Eiberson Castellano | Most Rule V Draft alternatives don’t make an impression, however Castellano may be an exception. Armed with a stable three-pitch combine and a capability to generate whiffs, he has excited the Twins.
