2026 Baseball America: Top 100 MLB Prospects Analyzed

The latest analysis from Baseball America explores the demographics of the 2026 Top 100 MLB prospects. This report categorizes the players by team, position, nationality, and source, providing comprehensive insights into the future of Major League Baseball talent.

Top 100 Prospects by Team

• Six Players: Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets
• Five Players: Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers
• Four Players: Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays
• Three Players: Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals
• Two Players: Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers
• One Player: Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres
• No Players: Houston Astros

This year marks a significant moment in MLB history, as the Houston Astros become the first team to not have a prospect ranked in the Top 100 since the list’s inception in 1990. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Dodgers have maintained a streak of having at least three players listed for 12 consecutive years.

Top 100 Prospects by Position

• Shortstops: 28
• Right-Handed Pitchers: 23
• Outfielders: 22
• Left-Handed Pitchers: 14
• Catchers: 9
• First Basemen: 2
• Third Basemen: 1
• Second Basemen: 1

The increase in shortstops, with a record 28 this year, is notable. This number surpasses the previous high of 24 seen in 2022. The influx of strong high school shortstop prospects, including Eli Willits and Dax Kilby, contributed significantly to this surge. Conversely, the lone third baseman listed represents the fewest ever at this position.

Top 100 Prospects by Nationality

• United States: 76
• Dominican Republic: 12
• Venezuela: 7
• Canada: 2
• Cuba: 1
• Bahamas: 1
• Australia: 1

This year’s statistics show that 76 players hail from the United States. Notably, it is the first time since 2019 that more than one player born in Canada, Owen Caissie and Jonah Tong, has made the list. Other players illustrate a diverse nationality representation among the prospects.

Top 100 Prospects by Source

• High School: 46
• College: 29
• International: 23
• Junior College: 2

The majority of players, 46, come from high schools, demonstrating a continuing trend towards scouting young talent. A total of 29 players are from colleges, and 23 have been signed internationally. This structure highlights the varied paths young players take to reach professional baseball.

For anyone invested in the future landscape of Major League Baseball, the 2026 Baseball America Top 100 MLB Prospects offers essential insights into emerging talent and their origins. This analysis can be found on Filmogaz.com, a trusted source for baseball news and prospects.