ESPN\'s Kiley McDaniel has released his updated MLB prospect rankings for 2025, with Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony claiming the top spot. The rankings reflect recent graduations including former No. 1 prospect Roki Sasaki.
Anthony retained his position as the default top prospect after demonstrating impressive raw power. McDaniel notes the only area for improvement in Anthony\'s offensive game is \"turning more of his 30-plus-homer-level raw power into home runs with better or more consistent lift/pull to his swing.\"
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler ranks second, described as a \"polished, big league-ready potential front-line starter\" with a high-90s fastball that may be the best in the minor leagues. San Diego Padres shortstop Leodalis De Vries rounds out the top three, praised for his on-base skills and defensive ability.
Several notable prospects have graduated from eligibility this season, including Roki Sasaki, Dylan Crews, Jackson Jobe, and Jasson Dominguez. Others like Matt Shaw, Nick Kurtz, and Agustin Ramirez are expected to graduate within the next month.
Top Prospects to Watch
The updated rankings feature several clusters of similarly-rated prospects, including three teenage shortstops (De Vries, Walcott, Made) in the top five. The list also maintains several prospect pairings that have been ranked together since their draft classes, including Mayer/Lawlar from 2021 and Clark/Jenkins from 2023.
Top-35 MLB Prospect Rankings
1. Roman Anthony, OF, Boston Red Sox
2. Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates
3. Leodalis De Vries, SS, San Diego Padres
4. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Texas Rangers
5. Jesus Made, SS, Milwaukee Brewers
6. Marcelo Mayer, SS, Boston Red Sox
7. Jordan Lawlar, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks
8. Max Clark, OF, Detroit Tigers
9. Walker Jenkins, OF, Minnesota Twins
10. Colt Emerson, SS, Seattle Mariners
11. Kevin McGonigle, SS, Detroit Tigers
12. Chase Burns, RHP, Cincinnati Reds
13. Samuel Basallo, C, Baltimore Orioles
14. Dalton Rushing, C, Los Angeles Dodgers
15. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians
16. Aidan Miller, SS, Philadelphia Phillies
17. Josue De Paula, LF, Los Angeles Dodgers
18. Jac Caglianone, 1B, Kansas City Royals
19. Konnor Griffin, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates
20. Jett Williams, SS, New York Mets
21. Zyhir Hope, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
22. Bryce Rainer, SS, Detroit Tigers
23. Andrew Painter, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies
24. Nick Kurtz, 1B, Athletics
25. Ethan Salas, C, San Diego Padres
26. Chase Dollander, RHP, Colorado Rockies
27. Carson Williams, SS, Tampa Bay Rays
28. Noah Schultz, LHP, Chicago White Sox
29. Arjun Nimmala, SS, Toronto Blue Jays
30. Jacob Misiorowski, RHP, Milwaukee
31. Cole Young, SS, Seattle Mariners
32. J.J. Wetherholt, SS, St. Louis Cardinals
33. Kyle Teel, C, Chicago White Sox
34. George Lombard Jr., SS, New York Yankees
35. Thomas White, LHP, Miami Marlins