Prospect Team of the Week Overview

With a rich pool of 900 players ranked in our Top 30 Prospect lists, we have plenty of choices for our weekly Prospect Team highlights. However, some players consistently earn recognition due to their outstanding performances. One such player is Ryan Clifford of the Mets, currently ranked as MLB’s No. 4 1B prospect. This week marks his sixth honor since being selected by the Astros in the 11th round of the 2022 Draft, the highest number among active prospects, although he is still aiming to reach Kyle Tucker’s top mark of 11.

Clifford is not alone in garnering repeated mentions. Other notable players include Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte (three selections), Giants pitcher Joe Whitman (three), and Reds reliever Zach Maxwell (two). Additionally, Andrew Fischer is a name familiar to those tracking the 2025 Draft or the Top 100 Prospects list.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Pipeline Prospect Team of the Week, Minor League athletes must be ranked among their club’s Top 30 prospects on Pipeline’s lists (players in the Majors do not qualify).

Prospect Team of the Week for May 4-10

C: Alirio Ferrebus, Clearwater Threshers (Single-A)

Phillies No. 20
.550/.545/.950, 5 G, 11-for-20, 2 HR, 2 2B, 9 RBI, 5 R, 1 K, 2 SB

Ferrebus excelled this week, closing out the series against Daytona with two four-hit games. The Venezuelan player hit two home runs in the first game, marking his third consecutive season with a multi-homer game. Leading the Florida State League with a .368 average, he also boasts a .368 OPS.

1B: Ryan Clifford, Syracuse Mets (Triple-A)

Mets No. 3
.409/.458/.818, 6 G, 9-for-22, 2 HR, 1 3B, 1 2B, 3 RBI, 4 R, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 SB

Clifford has shifted from primarily playing outfield to first base, enhancing his batting output over the last month. Noted for his power, he achieved four multihit games last week.

2B: Edwin Arroyo, Louisville Bats (Triple-A)

Reds No. 6
.500/.519/1.000, 6 G, 13-for-26, 3 HR, 1 3B, 2 2B, 9 RBI, 8 R, 1 K

A year after recovering from an injury, Arroyo has shown remarkable improvement, compiling strong statistics, including an OPS above 1.000.

3B: Andrew Fischer, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (High-A)

Brewers No. 5/MLB No. 82
.391/.440/.957, 5 G, 9-for-23, 3 HR, 1 3B, 1 2B, 7 RBI, 8 R, 2 BB, 7 K

The 21-year-old has quickly made a mark in his first full professional season, showcasing impressive stats, including a career-high performance in a recent game.