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December 02, 2024

Top 2025 Major League Baseball Prospects

As we look ahead to the 2025 MLB season, a number of highly regarded prospects are expected to make an impact in the majors, following a standout performance in the minors in 2024. While the landscape of minor league baseball is constantly evolving, here are some of the top baseball prospects to watch for the 2025 season:

1. Jackson Holliday (SS) - Baltimore Orioles

• Age (as of 2025): 19
• Current Status: Jackson Holliday, the son of former MLB star Matt Holliday, is one of the most hyped prospects in baseball. A top pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Holliday has quickly risen through the ranks with his elite hitting, plate discipline, and natural feel for the game. By 2025, he could be knocking on the door for the Orioles, potentially bringing a dynamic blend of offense and defense to the team’s shortstop position.

2. Dylan Crews (OF) - Washington Nationals

• Age (as of 2025): 22
• Current Status: A 2023 first-round pick (2nd overall), Dylan Crews is widely considered one of the most polished prospects in recent years. Known for his advanced bat, Crews has the potential to develop into a 5-tool player. If he continues to progress as expected, he could make his MLB debut by 2025 with the Nationals, adding much-needed power and on-base ability to their lineup.

3. Paul Skenes (RHP) - Pittsburgh Pirates

• Age (as of 2025): 22
• Current Status: After being selected No. 1 overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, Paul Skenes’ powerful right arm and elite pitch mix have him poised to reach the majors quickly. A strong 2024 season could set the stage for him to make his debut by 2025 as a frontline starter, potentially helping to solidify the Pirates’ rotation for years to come.

4. Cade Horton (RHP) - Chicago Cubs

• Age (as of 2025): 22
• Current Status: Cade Horton, the 7th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, has already shown elite stuff with the potential to develop into a future ace. His mid-to-upper 90s fastball and sharp slider are the core of his arsenal. Depending on his progress in 2024, Horton could make his MLB debut in 2025, offering the Cubs a young arm in their rotation.

5. Eli De La Cruz (SS/3B) - Cincinnati Reds

• Age (as of 2025): 22
• Current Status: Eli De La Cruz has already earned attention for his combination of speed, power, and potential for a high batting average. While he's already a prospect making noise in 2024, he could be a breakout player to watch for 2025, especially if his bat and glove continue to impress as he moves closer to a permanent spot on the Reds' roster.

6. Andrew Painter (RHP) - Philadelphia Phillies

• Age (as of 2025): 21
• Current Status: After dominating in the minors, Andrew Painter has the makings of an elite starter. Known for his high-velocity fastball and sharp curveball, Painter could join the Phillies' rotation by 2025, adding a dynamic arm to their staff. If he continues his rapid development, he’ll be a major contributor at the top of the rotation.

7. Kyle Harrison (LHP) - San Francisco Giants

• Age (as of 2025): 22
• Current Status: A highly regarded left-handed pitcher in the Giants' system, Kyle Harrison has a fastball that reaches the mid-90s and a devastating slider. His performance in 2024 will determine whether he can crack the Giants’ rotation by 2025. If he continues to refine his command, he could be a key piece for San Francisco’s pitching staff in the coming years.

8. Tamar Johnson (2B) - Pittsburgh Pirates

• Age (as of 2025): 21
• Current Status: Another top prospect in the Pirates’ system, Tamar Johnson was selected as a top draft pick in 2022 and is expected to bring dynamic hitting to the middle infield. Known for his quick bat and natural feel for contact, Johnson could provide offensive punch at second base, and a potential debut in 2025 would add another exciting young talent to Pittsburgh’s rebuild.

9. Jordan Lawlar (SS) - Arizona Diamondbacks

• Age (as of 2025): 21
• Current Status: As one of the top shortstop prospects in baseball, Jordan Lawlar’s blend of offensive upside and elite defensive ability make him a strong candidate to make his MLB debut in 2025. If his bat continues to develop and he maintains his strong fielding, Lawlar could be an important piece of the Diamondbacks’ future.

10. Brooks Lee (SS) - Minnesota Twins

• Age (as of 2025): 22
• Current Status: Brooks Lee is another promising shortstop prospect who was drafted in the first round (8th overall) in 2022. Lee’s bat-to-ball skills and his strong plate discipline make him a candidate to debut by 2025. If he continues to progress at a steady rate, Lee could be a key player for the Twins, especially with his potential to hit for both average and power.
 

These prospects represent just a small portion of the talent that could rise through the ranks by the 2025 season. Many of them are projected to be stars in the making, and it will be exciting to watch them develop and make their impact on Major League Baseball in the coming years.