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The Farm
Top 100 names still on a prospect clock: minor-league or MLB rookies with 142 career games or fewer. Mean of MLB Pipeline, Baseball America, ESPN Kiley McDaniel, Sports Illustrated, and FanGraphs. Every row has a photo, an estimated arrival year, and the best path to playtime.
| BK | Player | Pos | Team | Level | MLB G | Arrival | Path | Pipeline | Boards | BK Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jesús Madeage 19 | SS | MIL | AA | 0 | 2027 | Win short in Milwaukee when the veterans age out. Everyday job, 2027. | 1 | 5 | 12,000 |
| 2 |  Leo De Vriesage 19 | SS | ATH | AA | 0 | 2027 | Open 2027 as the Athletics' shortstop. The bat is ready first. | 2 | 5 | 10,873 |
| 3 |  Franklin Ariasage 20 | SS | BOS | AAA | 0 | 2027 | Take the vacated infield after the Mayer trade. Triple-A cup, then Fenway. | 3 | 5 | 10,228 |
| 4 |  Kade Andersonage 22 | LHP | SEA | MLB | 1 | 2026 | Saturday start already on the tape. Earn a rotation seat behind the vets. | 5 | 5 | 9,769 |
| 5 |  Eli Willitsage 18 | SS | WSH | A+ | 0 | 2028 | High-A now, full-season test in 2027, everyday short by 2028. | 4 | 5 | 9,409 |
| 6 |  Josue De Paulaage 21 | OF | LAD | AA | 0 | 2027 | Force a corner job when the outfield logjam breaks. September 2026 is possible. | 6 | 5 | 9,111 |
| 7 |  Seth Hernandezage 20 | RHP | PIT | A+ | 0 | 2028 | Oblique rest, then Double-A in 2027. Rotation piece once the innings stack. | 7 | 5 | 8,855 |
| 8 |  Sebastian Walcottage 20 | SS | TEX | AA | 0 | 2027 | Elbow is the gate. Healthy spring, then the Rangers infield. | 9 | 5 | 8,629 |
| 9 | Grady Emersonage 18 | SS | TB | Rookie | 0 | 2029 | Complex / low-A in 2027. Rays will not rush a No. 2 pick. | 10 | 5 | 8,426 |
| 10 |  Ryan Sloanage 20 | RHP | SEA | AA | 0 | 2027 | Seattle can wait. Debut 2027 when a rotation slot opens. | 8 | 5 | 8,241 |
| 11 |  Roch Cholowskyage 21 | SS | CWS | A+ | 0 | 2027 | High-A now. White Sox can promote fast if the bat holds. | 11 | 5 | 8,070 |
| 12 |  Max Clarkage 21 | OF | DET | MLB | 18 | 2026 | Already up. Keep the center-field job through the walk-rate dip. | 18 | 5 | 7,912 |
| 13 |  Walker Jenkinsage 21 | OF | MIN | AAA | 0 | 2027 | Stay healthy at Triple-A, then take a Twins outfield corner. | 14 | 5 | 7,764 |
| 14 |  Ethan Salasage 20 | C | SD | AAA | 8 | 2027 | Best defensive catcher in the minors. Share September, then the job. | 23 | 5 | 7,624 |
| 15 |  Ethan Hollidayage 19 | SS | COL | A | 0 | 2029 | Foot has to heal. Full 2027 season, then third base in Colorado. | 16 | 5 | 7,492 |
| 16 |  George Lombard Jr.age 21 | SS | NYY | MLB | 14 | 2026 | Keep the Yankees infield job. Strikeouts have to stay down. | 22 | 5 | 7,367 |
| 17 |  Luis Peñaage 19 | SS | MIL | AA | 0 | 2028 | Second base if Made sticks at short. Everyday bat by 2028. | 17 | 5 | 7,247 |
| 18 |  Mike Sirotaage 23 | OF | LAD | AA | 0 | 2027 | Walks force a call-up. Corner or fourth-outfielder path in L.A. | 20 | 5 | 7,132 |
| 19 | Vahn Lackeyage 21 | C | MIN | A | 0 | 2029 | Franchise catcher track. Full-season catching in 2027. | 19 | 5 | 7,023 |
| 20 |  Alfredo Dunoage 20 | C | CIN | AA | 0 | 2027 | Power catcher. Double-A finish, then Cincinnati in 2027. | 24 | 5 | 6,917 |
| 21 |  Caleb Bonemerage 20 | SS | CWS | AA | 0 | 2027 | 31-homer leap. Take an infield seat when Chicago turns the page. | 26 | 5 | 6,815 |
| 22 |  Josuar Gonzalezage 18 | SS | SF | A | 0 | 2029 | Five-tool short. Full-season 2027, Giants infield later. | 28 | 5 | 6,717 |
| 23 |  Ralphy Velazquezage 21 | 1B | CLE | AAA | 4 | 2027 | First-base job when the Guardians need the bat. Triple-A is done. | 30 | 5 | 6,621 |
| 24 |  Theo Gillenage 20 | OF | TB | AA | 0 | 2028 | Aggressive Rays promote. Center if the arm plays. | 12 | 5 | 6,529 |
| 25 |  Jamie Arnoldage 22 | LHP | ATH | AA | 0 | 2027 | Three plus pitches. Athletics rotation as soon as 2027. | 32 | 5 | 6,440 |
| 26 |  Kendry Chourioage 18 | RHP | KC | A+ | 0 | 2029 | Teenage strike-thrower. Slow climb, then Kansas City rotation. | 34 | 5 | 6,353 |
| 27 |  Felnin Celestenage 20 | SS | SEA | AA | 0 | 2028 | Survive Double-A. Everyday short if the bat comes with him. | 50 | 5 | 6,268 |
| 28 |  Eduardo Quinteroage 20 | OF | LAD | A+ | 0 | 2028 | Speed/on-base outfielder. High-A now, L.A. depth later. | 36 | 5 | 6,186 |
| 29 |  Thomas Whiteage 21 | LHP | MIA | AAA | 0 | 2027 | Shoulder rest. 2027 rotation if the slider comes back. | 38 | 5 | 6,105 |
| 30 |  Aidan Millerage 22 | SS | PHI | AAA | 0 | 2028 | Back injury ate 2026. Healthy Triple-A, then the Phillies. | 66 | 5 | 6,027 |
| 31 |  Anthony Eyansonage 21 | RHP | BAL | AA | 0 | 2027 | Deadline arm. Orioles rotation after a Double-A finish. | 49 | 5 | 5,951 |
| 32 |  Liam Doyleage 22 | LHP | STL | AA | 0 | 2027 | 100-mph lefty. Walks have to drop before St. Louis trusts him. | 46 | 5 | 5,876 |
| 33 |  Drew Burressage 21 | OF | ATH | A | 0 | 2028 | College bat in A-ball. Center field if the hit tool travels. | 41 | 5 | 5,803 |
| 34 |  Kaelen Culpepperage 23 | SS | MIN | MLB | 10 | 2026 | Already up. Keep the infield job through the first 50 games. | 40 | 5 | 5,732 |
| 35 |  Jackson Floraage 21 | RHP | SF | Rookie | 0 | 2028 | No. 4 pick. Full-season innings in 2027, then the Giants. | 31 | 5 | 5,662 |
| 36 |  Roldy Britoage 19 | 2B | COL | A+ | 0 | 2029 | Switch-hit speed. Second or outfield, Coors helps the bat. | 44 | 5 | 5,593 |
| 37 |  Gage Woodage 22 | RHP | PHI | AA | 0 | 2027 | Upper-90s. Secondaries have to play before Citizens Bank. | 33 | 5 | 5,526 |
| 38 | Luis Hernándezage 17 | SS | SF | A | 0 | 2030 | 17-year-old short. Patience. Everyday tools if the body fills. | 27 | 5 | 5,460 |
| 39 |  Jacob Lombardage 18 | SS | MIA | A | 0 | 2030 | Prep short. Marlins will wait. Everyday infield by 2030. | 67 | 5 | 5,396 |
| 40 |  Rainiel Rodriguezage 19 | C | STL | AA | 0 | 2028 | Raw power. Catch if the glove holds, first base if it does not. | 48 | 5 | 5,333 |
| 41 |  Samuel Basalloage 21 | C | BAL | AAA | 15 | 2026 | Lefty power catcher already tasting Baltimore. Win the job. | 29 | 5 | 5,271 |
| 42 |  Andrew Painterage 23 | RHP | PHI | AAA | 0 | 2027 | Health is everything. Healthy 2027, then the Phillies. | 69 | 5 | 5,210 |
| 43 |  Colt Emersonage 20 | SS | SEA | AA | 0 | 2027 | Mariners short. Double-A finish, then a 2027 look. | 45 | 5 | 5,150 |
| 44 |  Angel Genaoage 22 | SS | CLE | MLB | 13 | 2026 | Switch-hit short already in Cleveland. Hold the everyday seat. | 54 | 5 | 5,091 |
| 45 |  Christian Zazuetaage 19 | RHP | LAD | A+ | 0 | 2029 | Biggest BA riser. Deep Dodgers pitching queue, then a look. | 36 | 5 | 5,033 |
| 46 |  Edward Florentinoage 19 | OF | PIT | A+ | 0 | 2029 | Power-first outfielder. Average has to catch the homers. | 52 | 5 | 4,976 |
| 47 |  Cam Caminitiage 20 | LHP | ATL | AA | 0 | 2028 | Prep lefty. Atlanta can wait. Rotation after a full Double-A year. | 58 | 5 | 4,920 |
| 48 |  Zyhir Hopeage 20 | OF | DET | A+ | 0 | 2028 | BA riser. Corner bat with plus speed. Tigers outfield 2028. | 55 | 5 | 4,865 |
| 49 |  Arjun Nimmalaage 20 | SS | LAA | AA | 0 | 2028 | Deadline prize. Power infield if he stays at short. | 56 | 5 | 4,811 |
| 50 |  JoJo Parkerage 20 | SS | TOR | A+ | 0 | 2029 | Franchise short profile. High-A now, Toronto later. | 60 | 5 | 4,758 |
| 51 | Aiva Arquetteage 22 | SS | MIA | AA | 0 | 2028 | Health is the path. Healthy 2027, then Miami infield. | 62 | 5 | 4,706 |
| 52 |  Eric Booth Jr.age 18 | OF | BAL | A | 0 | 2030 | Speed/center. Full-season 2027, Baltimore outfield later. | 40 | 5 | 4,654 |
| 53 |  Bryce Rainerage 21 | SS | DET | A+ | 0 | 2028 | Lefty power. Third base if short fills up in Detroit. | 64 | 5 | 4,603 |
| 54 |  Robbie Snellingage 22 | LHP | MIA | MLB | 1 | 2027 | Internal brace. 2027 innings, then a Marlins rotation seat. | 68 | 5 | 4,553 |
| 55 |  Josiah Hartshornage 20 | OF | CHC | A+ | 0 | 2028 | Cubs outfield depth. Extra-base power has to stick. | 39 | 5 | 4,504 |
| 56 |  Eric Hartmanage 21 | OF | ATL | AA | 0 | 2028 | Atlanta outfield is crowded. Force it with the bat. | 42 | 5 | 4,455 |
| 57 |  Dax Kilbyage 19 | SS | NYY | A | 0 | 2029 | Hit tool first. Move off short, then a Yankees infield seat. | 70 | 5 | 4,408 |
| 58 |  Jhonny Levelage 20 | SS | SF | A+ | 0 | 2029 | Middle-infield utility first, everyday if the hit tool jumps. | 47 | 5 | 4,360 |
| 59 |  Caden Bodineage 22 | C | TB | A+ | 0 | 2028 | Rays catching development. Share, then the job. | 51 | 5 | 4,314 |
| 60 |  Zach Rootage 21 | LHP | LAD | AA | 0 | 2028 | Dodgers lefty depth. Wait behind the big-league staff. | 76 | 5 | 4,268 |
| 61 |  Tyler Bellage 21 | SS | COL | A | 0 | 2029 | No. 10 pick. Coors will help. Full-season 2027. | 64 | 5 | 4,223 |
| 62 |  Jurrangelo Cijntjeage 22 | RHP | SEA | AA | 0 | 2027 | Switch-throw novelty, real stuff. Seattle rotation depth. | 61 | 5 | 4,178 |
| 63 |  Jonah Tongage 23 | RHP | NYM | AAA | 6 | 2026 | Triple-A punchouts. Mets rotation as soon as a slot opens. | 63 | 5 | 4,134 |
| 64 |  Braylon Doughtyage 20 | RHP | CLE | A+ | 0 | 2028 | Guardians riser. Mid-rotation if the slider holds. | 88 | 5 | 4,091 |
| 65 |  Cam Cannarellaage 22 | OF | MIA | A+ | 0 | 2028 | BA add. College bat, Marlins outfield if the average holds. | 72 | 5 | 4,048 |
| 66 |  Derek Curielage 21 | OF | PIT | A | 0 | 2029 | No. 5 pick. Pirates outfield after a healthy full season. | 91 | 5 | 4,006 |
| 67 |  Bubba Chandlerage 23 | RHP | PIT | AAA | 8 | 2026 | Pirates need innings. Triple-A polish, then the rotation. | 65 | 5 | 3,964 |
| 68 |  Angeibel Gomezage 19 | OF | KC | A | 0 | 2029 | Complex-league flyer. Royals outfield depth. | 74 | 5 | 3,923 |
| 69 |  Juneiker Caceresage 18 | OF | CLE | A | 0 | 2029 | Guardians outfield tools. Slow climb. | 90 | 5 | 3,882 |
| 70 |  Gio Rojasage 21 | LHP | TEX | A | 0 | 2029 | Prep lefty. Rangers can stash him behind the current rotation. | 97 | 5 | 3,842 |
| 71 |  Cristian Arguellesage 18 | OF | COL | Rookie | 0 | 2030 | Teen outfielder. Long runway in Colorado. | 78 | 5 | 3,803 |
| 72 |  Emmanuel Rodriguezage 23 | OF | MIN | AAA | 2 | 2027 | On-base monster. Twins outfield when a corner clears. | 71 | 5 | 3,764 |
| 73 |  Alexander Friasage 18 | OF | STL | Rookie | 0 | 2030 | Cardinals international stash. Tools first. | 80 | 5 | 3,725 |
| 74 |  Moises Ballesterosage 22 | C | CHC | AAA | 20 | 2026 | Bat-first catcher. Share with the incumbent, then DH/C. | 73 | 5 | 3,687 |
| 75 |  Charles Davalanage 20 | OF | LAD | A | 0 | 2029 | Another Dodgers outfielder. Need a trade or injury to play. | 82 | 5 | 3,650 |
| 76 |  Chase Burnsage 23 | RHP | CIN | MLB | 22 | 2026 | Already helping Cincinnati. Keep the rotation seat. Rookie-limit games. | - | 2 | 3,613 |
| 77 |  Harry Fordage 23 | C | SEA | AAA | 0 | 2027 | Catch-and-throw. Seattle catching job after a Triple-A year. | 75 | 5 | 3,576 |
| 78 |  Marek Houstonage 21 | SS | MIN | A | 0 | 2028 | Twins infield depth behind Culpepper and Jenkins. | 84 | 5 | 3,540 |
| 79 |  Kevin Alvarezage 19 | OF | HOU | A | 0 | 2029 | Astros speed. Center-field path if the hit tool comes. | 86 | 5 | 3,504 |
| 80 |  Cam Collierage 21 | 3B | CIN | AA | 0 | 2028 | Lefty power corner. Reds third if the glove sticks. | 77 | 5 | 3,469 |
| 81 |  Josue Bricenoage 21 | C | DET | AA | 0 | 2028 | Tigers catching depth. Share, then the job. | 79 | 5 | 3,434 |
| 82 |  Owen Caissieage 23 | OF | CHC | AAA | 3 | 2027 | Triple-A power. Cubs corner when a veteran sits. | 81 | 5 | 3,399 |
| 83 |  Colson Montgomeryage 24 | SS | CWS | MLB | 40 | 2026 | White Sox short. Keep the everyday job under the 142-game cap. | - | 2 | 3,365 |
| 84 |  Jac Caglianoneage 23 | OF | KC | MLB | 55 | 2026 | Royals bat. Everyday corner if the average holds. | - | 2 | 3,331 |
| 85 |  Kevin Alcantaraage 23 | OF | CHC | AAA | 5 | 2027 | Tools outfielder. Fourth outfielder first, then more. | 83 | 5 | 3,298 |
| 86 |  Travis Bazzanaage 23 | 2B | CLE | AAA | 0 | 2027 | No. 1 pick path. Guardians second when the job opens. | 85 | 5 | 3,265 |
| 87 |  Kristian Campbellage 24 | 2B | BOS | MLB | 90 | 2026 | Already up. Hold second in Boston under the games cap. | - | 2 | 3,233 |
| 88 |  Jaison Chourioage 20 | OF | CLE | AA | 0 | 2028 | Switch-hit outfielder. Cleveland depth, then a corner. | 87 | 5 | 3,201 |
| 89 |  Lazaro Montesage 21 | OF | SEA | AA | 0 | 2028 | Huge frame, raw power. Mariners DH/corner if he hits. | 89 | 5 | 3,169 |
| 90 |  Termarr Johnsonage 21 | 2B | PIT | AA | 0 | 2028 | Hit tool. Pirates second if the power ticks up. | 92 | 5 | 3,138 |
| 91 |  Jhostynxon Garciaage 23 | OF | BOS | AAA | 4 | 2027 | Red Sox outfield depth. September look, then a job. | 93 | 5 | 3,106 |
| 92 |  Jonny Farmeloage 21 | OF | SEA | A+ | 0 | 2028 | Center-field speed. Health first, then Seattle. | 94 | 5 | 3,076 |
| 93 |  Jordan Lawlarage 23 | SS | ARI | MLB | 70 | 2026 | Already on the Diamondbacks. Keep the infield job. | - | 2 | 3,046 |
| 94 |  Carlos Lagrangeage 22 | RHP | NYY | AA | 0 | 2028 | Yankees arm. Wait behind the big-league staff. | 98 | 3 | 3,016 |
| 95 |  Rhett Lowderage 24 | RHP | CIN | AAA | 8 | 2026 | Reds innings. Rotation as soon as he is stretched out. | - | 2 | 2,986 |
| 96 |  Tyler Bremnerage 22 | RHP | LAA | A+ | 0 | 2028 | BA faller, still stuff. Angels rotation depth. | 96 | 4 | 2,957 |
| 97 |  Coby Mayoage 24 | 3B | BAL | MLB | 85 | 2026 | Orioles corner. Everyday if the strikeouts settle. | - | 2 | 2,928 |
| 98 |  Brody Hopkinsage 24 | RHP | TB | AAA | 0 | 2027 | Rays pitching factory. Spot start, then a job. | 99 | 3 | 2,899 |
| 99 |  Cam Schlittlerage 23 | RHP | NYY | MLB | 12 | 2026 | Yankees innings. Rotation if the command holds. | 95 | 5 | 2,871 |
| 100 |  Kumar Rockerage 26 | RHP | TEX | MLB | 20 | 2026 | Rangers starter. Keep the job under the games cap. | - | 2 | 2,843 |
Farm value graph
BK Value, top 12
Rank 1 is 12,000. The curve decays so mid-board names still trade, they just do not trade like 1.01.
Sources
Prospect boards in this aggregate
- MLB Pipeline in-season 100 - Midseason refresh after the draft and deadline. Made leads the list.
- Baseball America August 100 - Final in-season 100, Aug 5. Risers and 2026 draftees.
- ESPN Kiley McDaniel - Long-term FV board. Rookie-eligible names only.
- Sports Illustrated midseason 50 - Ryan Phillips, Aug 21. Top 50 with ETAs.
- FanGraphs The Board - FV / The Board mix on the same names.
Five public prospect lists, midseason / August 2026. Eligibility is 142 MLB games or fewer.
FAQ
How The Farm is built.
What is The Farm?
BaseKeep's top 100 prospects. Five boards: MLB Pipeline in-season 100, Baseball America August 100, ESPN Kiley McDaniel, Sports Illustrated midseason 50, and FanGraphs The Board.
Who qualifies?
Minor-league names and MLB rookies with 142 career games or fewer. Graduates over that cap drop off.
What is arrival and path?
Estimated arrival is the year the name is most likely to stick. Path is the cleanest route to everyday playtime: the job, the blocker, and the level in front of them.