Mlb pipeline released its top 100 prospects list for 2026 on Friday, spotlighting future baseball stars. The list leaves out many talented players who narrowly missed the cut. The article celebrates 10 such prospects, listed alphabetically, who could soon join the rankings.
Mlb pipeline's top 100 prospects list for 2026 emphasizes emerging talents in baseball. Released on Friday, it ranks the top 100 but excludes several promising players who deserve recognition. These 10 prospects, presented in alphabetical order by last name, include a mix of recent top-100 alumni and newcomers with high potential.
Jackson Ferris, a left-handed pitcher for the Dodgers, features a fastball reaching 97 mph, a tight slider, and a potentially plus curveball, along with added pitches like a kick-change, cutter, and two-seamer. At 21, command issues in Double-A during 2025, with fewer strikeouts and more walks, challenge his rotation spot.
Andrew Fischer, the Brewers' third baseman drafted 20th overall, shifts from first base with plans to play the hot corner. His plus power and optimized bat path make him the top college bat from the 2025 class, though a 30% whiff rate in High-A raises concerns. Success at third could land him in the top 100.
Jhostynxon Garcia, Pirates outfielder nicknamed 'The Password,' developed plus raw power through added weight and bat speed. He led Boston's farm system in homers over two seasons but whiffed 34.2% at Triple-A. Traded to Pittsburgh, he offers a solid floor as a lefty platoon hitter with defensive skills in right or center.
Trey Gibson, Orioles right-hander and non-drafted free agent from 2023, boasts 6.9 feet of extension from his 6-foot-5 frame. His arsenal includes a 96 mph fastball or sinker, three breaking balls, a cutter, and a changeup, fueling high minor-league strikeouts.
Gabriel Gonzalez, Twins outfielder signed internationally by the Mariners in 2021, entered the top 100 in 2023 before a trade for Jorge Polanco. A 2024 back injury limited him to a .707 OPS, but he rebounded in 2025 with added muscle, excelling in contact with few strikeouts as a corner outfielder.
Jhonny Level, Giants shortstop signed for $997,500 in 2024, reached full-season ball at 18. This Venezuelan switch-hitter shows advanced contact and swing decisions, with potential for average power against tougher pitching.
Brice Matthews, Astros second baseman and 2023 first-rounder, has 30/30 athletic potential but struggles with an uppercut swing leading to swing-and-miss against velocity. Improved approach helps, and he fits well at second or possibly center field.
Jeferson Quero, Brewers catcher, was the top defensive prospect before a 2024 labrum tear. At 23, his blocking and receiving remain strong, but arm strength lags; as an average hitter with chase issues, regaining power could return him to the top 100.
Ethan Salas, Padres catcher and 2023 international class No. 1, was once a global top-five prospect. Back stress reaction limited him to 10 games last year, with sub-.600 OPS above Single-A, though his defense in receiving and blocking stands out for 2026.
Gage Wood, Phillies right-hander and 2025 first-rounder from Arkansas, throws a 98 mph fastball with a flat angle, plus a power curve and gyro slider. Durability is key after bullpen use and a shoulder injury, potentially elevating him as a starter.
