With the Minor League season wrapping up, MLB Pipeline is revealing its selections for the best hitting and pitching prospects from each organization.
Toronto Blue Jays
RJ Schreck, OF (No. 10): Schreck had an impressive first full season in the Jays system, posting a .249/.395/.459 line with 18 homers in 105 games, primarily at Double-A New Hampshire and Triple-A Buffalo. He led the system with a .459 slugging percentage, .854 OPS, and 143 wRC+, ranking second in home runs.
Trey Yesavage, RHP (TOR No. 1/MLB No. 26): Yesavage delivered an outstanding Minor League season with a 3.12 ERA and 160 strikeouts in 98 innings, showcasing an exceptional 41.1% K rate, the best among Minor Leaguers with at least 90 innings.
Baltimore Orioles
Dylan Beavers, OF (BAL No. 2/MLB No. 83): Beavers, a Competitive Balance Round A draft pick in 2022, rebounded after a disappointing 2024 to make his MLB debut in 2025, hitting .304 with 18 homers and 23 steals in Triple-A.
Michael Forret, RHP (No. 11): Despite injuries, Forret excelled with a 1.58 ERA over 74 innings, demonstrating his potential with a .157 batting average against.
Tampa Bay Rays
Theo Gillen, OF (TB No. 2/MLB No. 65): Gillen, the 18th overall pick last year, boasted a .267/.433/.387 line with 36 steals in 324 plate appearances at Single-A before injury curtailed his season.
Ty Johnson, RHP (No. 19): Johnson, a towering right-hander, excelled with a 2.61 ERA and 149 strikeouts in 110 1/3 innings at Double-A, ranking among the top Minor League pitchers.
New York Yankees
Spencer Jones, OF (NYY No. 4/MLB No. 99): Jones displayed power and speed, hitting .274 with 35 homers and 29 steals over 116 games in the Yankees system.
Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, RHP (NYY No. 3/MLB No. 97): Rodriguez-Cruz had a standout year after transitioning to the Yankees, ranking highly in strikeouts, innings pitched, and ERA among Minor League pitchers.
Additional Highlights
Major League Prospects: Various players like Roman Anthony (Red Sox), Payton Tolle (Red Sox), and others showcased stellar seasons, contributing significantly to their respective teams. For instance, Anthony ranked #1 overall in baseball before his call-up, while Tolle excelled in strikeouts and ERA.
Notable Achievements: Players across multiple teams, including the Guardians, Royals, and Tigers, achieved personal bests and significant milestones, showcasing the depth of talent emerging in the minor leagues.
