We released MLB Pipeline’s 2024 Top 100 Prospects list Friday night, led by Orioles shortstop/second baseman Jackson Holliday, Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio and Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. That’s the last two No. 1 overall Draft picks sandwiched around a guy who signed an eight-year, $82 million contract before making his big league debut.
Hitters dominate the top of the list, claiming 21 of the first 22 spots and 39 of the first 48. The Top 100 includes 49 first-round picks, 20 international signees and prospects from 10 different countries. The Cubs lead all farm systems with seven selections, followed by the Orioles with six and the Padres, Pirates and Reds with five each.
American League East
Blue Jays (2)
29. Ricky Tiedemann, LHP (ETA: 2024)
89. Orelvis Martinez, INF (ETA: 2024)
Tiedemann battled shoulder and biceps issues that limited him to only 44 innings during the regular season, but he was healthy and productive in the Arizona Fall League, winning the circuit’s Pitcher of the Year honors. His fastball, slider and changeup could help the Jays in any role soon. Martinez continued to flex plus power and used an approach adjustment that helped lead to better on-base skills and a return to the Top 100.
Red Sox (4)
15. Marcelo Mayer, SS (ETA: 2024)
24. Roman Anthony, OF (ETA: 2025)
40. Kyle Teel, C (ETA: 2025)
76. Ceddanne Rafaela, OF/SS (ETA: 2024)
The Red Sox hope that this group of position players can team with Rafael Devers to form the core of their next contender. Mayer and Anthony are impact bats, Teel looks like a steal as the No. 14 overall pick last July and Rafaela is one of the best defensive prospects in the game.
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Rays (4)
4. Junior Caminero, 3B/SS (ETA: 2024)
20. Carson Williams, SS (ETA: 2025)
55. Curtis Mead, 3B/2B (ETA: 2024)
58. Xavier Isaac, 1B (ETA: 2026)
This would make for quite the singular infield. (Spring Breakout, anyone?) Caminero exhibited plus-plus power with 31 Minor League homers in 2023 on his way to his Major League debut at just 20, while Williams (23 HR) and Isaac (19 HR) proved they can bring pop, too. Williams’ elite defense secured his place in the Top 20 despite hit tool questions. Mead continues to show the potential for a plus bat himself, but he needs to find a regular place on the dirt.
Orioles (6)
1. Jackson Holliday, SS/2B (ETA: 2024)
17. Samuel Basallo, C/1B (ETA: 2025)
19. Colton Cowser, OF (ETA: 2024)
30. Coby Mayo, 3B/1B (ETA: 2024)
32. Heston Kjerstad, OF (ETA: 2024)
63. Joey Ortiz, INF (ETA: 2024)
The Orioles no longer boast the highest number of Top 100 players, but their six representatives are the second-highest total. Plus, they have four in the Top 30 alone, starting with having the No. 1 prospect (Holliday) in baseball for the second year in a row. The talent continues to pool at the upper levels, and it wouldn’t even be completely shocking if Basallo’s bat was ready at some point this season.
