2025 MLB International Prospects: Top 100 Bonus Board

Projected Bonus Guide

• Players No. 1-5: $3 million+
• Players No. 6-17: $2 million+
• Players No. 18-29: $1.5 million+
• Players No. 30-46: $1 million+
• Players No. 47-61: $800,000+
• Players No. 62-80: $600,000+
• Players No. 81-92: $500,000+
• Players No. 93-100: $400,000+

International Prospects Bonus Board

1. Roki Sasaki, RHP, Japan

Born: Nov. 3, 2001. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 190.
Team: Roki Sasaki’s Most Likely Landing Spots

As a 23-year-old potential No. 1 starter who will step into a major league rotation immediately, Sasaki is far and away the best international player available for 2025. During the 2024 season with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball, Sasaki had a 2.34 ERA with 129 strikeouts and 32 walks in 111 innings. His velocity didn’t sit quite as high as it did in 2023, but he still regularly pitched in the upper 90s and reached 101 mph. His plus-plus splitter is a devastating pitch that looks like a fastball out of his hand before diving and wiggling at the plate. His slider flashes plus when it’s at its best and gives him another weapon to miss bats. It’s an athletic, dynamic operation on the mound with a delivery that he repeats to pound the strike zone. Some scouts have questions about Sasaki’s durability given the step back in his velocity in 2024 compared to 2023, but if he stays healthy, he can be an ace.

2. Elian Peña, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Oct. 19, 2007. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 170.
Team: Mets

Peña has one of the best combinations of hitting ability and power in the 2025 international class. He has a smooth, explosive lefthanded swing that stays compact and on-plane through the hitting zone for a long time. His offensive approach is mature with good pitch recognition and plate discipline to get himself into favorable counts and the patience to draw walks. Peña isn’t that tall, but he is strong for his age with high-end bat speed, allowing him to consistently drive the ball over the fence. If everything clicks, he could be a plus hitter with 25-30 home run power along the lines of Rafael Devers. Peña is an offensive-minded player who should start at shortstop but seems more likely to end up at third or possibly second base. He has a strong, thicker lower half and has worked hard to improve his athleticism and speed to become a solid-average runner underway. While he moves better at shortstop now than he used to, his range and actions likely will fit best at third base, where he has the plus arm to play. Peña is expected to sign for a bonus in the $5 million neighborhood, which would take up almost all of the $6,261,600 pool space for the Mets.

3. Andrew Salas, SS, Venezuela

Born: March 4, 2008. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 188.
Team: Marlins

Twins infielder Jose Salas signed with the Marlins in 2019 for $2.8 million. His younger brother, catcher Ethan Salas, signed with the Padres for $5.6 million in 2023. The youngest brother, Andrew, is set to follow the same path of being born and raised in Florida before signing for a seven-figure bonus as an international free agent in Venezuela. He logged more than 100 plate appearances in the summer of 2024 with the Carabobo Marineros in Venezuela, playing in a league of mostly former minor league veterans, some of whom are a decade older than him. Salas’ upbringing shows in his baseball IQ and fundamentally-sound game. A solid-average runner, Salas isn’t the quick-twitch, explosive athlete that some scouts prefer at shortstop, but he reads the ball well off the bat, has a good internal clock and moves around well at the position with fluid actions. Salas has soft hands, good body control and a solid-average arm that could tick up with more strength. Offensively, Salas has a good eye for the strike zone and a mature approach for his age. He works deep counts, draws walks and has good balance from both sides of the plate. There was a split camp from scouts about his pure hitting ability and offensive upside, but at his best, he has shown the ability to go with where the ball is pitched and backspin balls to left-center with mostly gap power that should tick up with strength gains.

4. Cris Rodriguez, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Jan. 28, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 200.
Team: Tigers

Few players in the 2025 class can match Rodriguez in terms of physicality and power. He’s an athletic, 6-foot-4 righthanded hitter who has excellent bat speed and strength to put on a show in batting practice. In games, Rodriguez can hammer a fastball for damage, though his swing gets long, and he’s still honing his approach to sync up his swing and be on time more consistently, which leaves him more susceptible to swing-and-miss, especially against offspeed stuff. If everything clicks and he can make enough contact, the upside is there to develop 30-plus home run power. Rodriguez moves well for his size with plus speed underway, which gives him a chance to develop in center field, though at his size, he could shift to a corner depending on his physical development.

5. Diego Tornes, OF, Cuba

Born: July 3, 2008. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 200.
Team: Braves

Tornes is one of the younger players in the 2025 international class but has long stood out for his power. He’s a tall, physical switch-hitter with big bat speed from both sides of the plate who is able to drive the ball consistently for impact and projects to have plus power. Tornes’ swing can cut in and out of the hitting zone too quickly at times, but he’s not a feast-or-famine hitter because it’s an accurate swing, and he’s able to pick up spin early with a knack for being on time. Tornes early in the scouting process looked like a left fielder who might end up at first base. He has since improved his speed and defense—he’s a tick above-average runner with an average arm—to the point where he could get a chance to start in center field, though his long-term future could be in a corner. 

6. Josuar Gonzalez, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Oct. 16, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 175.
Team: Giants
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For some scouts, Gonzalez was their No. 1 prospect in the 2025 international class. He offers an exciting blend of athleticism, tools and offensive potential from a player who projects to stick at shortstop. Gonzalez has quickness and explosion to his game that’s immediately evident in all facets of the game. A plus-plus runner, Gonzalez is a lean, athletic shortstop with quick-burst, bouncy actions in the field. He has impressive agility and quick feet with good range, hands and body control with an above-average arm. Gonzalez has fast-twitch movements that show up in the batter’s box as well with fast hands to snap the barrel through the zone with good bat speed from both sides of the plate. Gonzalez isn’t that big but his bat speed allows him to already drive balls out of the park hitting lefty or righty. Scouts highest on Gonzalez praised his hitting ability, too. There are times when he can get caught out front early that disrupts his timing, but when he’s synced up he has the look of a potential table-setter who can hit toward the top of a lineup and be a threat for high stolen bases.

7. Warren Calcaño, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Oct. 17, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 165.
Team: Royals

Calcaño is a comfortable bet to stick at shortstop. He’s a slender 6-foot-2 with a high waist and not much strength yet, but he has grown up around the game, and it shows in his instincts, especially on defense. He’s a well-coordinated shortstop who moves around with ease at the position, showing nimble footwork, soft hands and a plus arm that could still tick up as he fills out. An average runner, Calcaño’s coordination shows at the plate with his bat-to-ball skills, but he will need to get stronger to be able to drive the ball with more impact. There is more room to project strength on his wiry build, but scouts generally don’t expect him to ever be a big power threat, instead relying on a line-drive approach to stay through the middle of the field. 

8. Kendry Martinez, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Oct. 2, 2007. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 160.
Team: Mariners

Martinez was one of the earliest standouts in the 2025 class. As the start of the signing period gets closer, his game has developed into a player who is steady in several facets of the game more than having an explosive tool set. With a lean, medium frame, Martinez has a sound approach for his age with a contact-oriented swing. He typically stays within the strike zone, has the patience to draw his walks and hits line drives around the field with gap power, though he doesn’t project to ever be a big home run threat. Martinez has the tools to play somewhere in the middle infield and should get a chance to develop at shortstop, though some scouts see him fitting better at second base. He’s an average runner with good hands and a tick above-average arm.

9. Johan De Los Santos, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: July 24, 2008. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 175.  
Team: Pirates

The Pirates signed shortstop Yordany De Los Santos in 2022 for $1.2 million. Now they’re set to land his younger brother, Johan, for a price tag that could double Yordany’s bonus. De Los Santos stood out early in the scouting process for his combination of quick-twitch athleticism and high level of baseball acumen for his age. He’s a lefthanded hitter with a quick swing and solid bat-to-ball skills who has shown the ability to go with where the ball is pitched. He doesn’t project as a big power hitter, with a chance to get to 10-15 home runs, though he should rack up a fair amount of doubles and triples. He’s a plus runner whose instincts should make him a basestealing threat. Scouts were split on De Los Santos’ defense. Some pointed to his quickness and athleticism and thought he could stick at shortstop, while others thought his hands and footwork would need work and could lead him elsewhere, possibly to second base. 

10. Wilfry De La Cruz, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 15, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 175. 
Team: Cubs

De La Cruz has exciting upside with his plate discipline and physical projection to grow into big power. De La Cruz stood out early in the scouting process for his strike-zone judgment and long, wiry frame. He’s grown taller and has started to layer on more strength but still has a ton of space to fill out his broad-shouldered, 6-foot-3 frame. He’s starting to flash more power now and has the potential to grow into plus power. De La Cruz is a selective hitter, though given his long limbs, some scouts who liked his offensive game thought it would come with some swing-and-miss with a stroke that’s more efficient from the left side. An above-average runner, De La Cruz doesn’t have the quick-twitch actions or agility of other young shortstops, but he reads the ball well off the bat, typically plays under control more than most his age and has a plus arm that could get even stronger once he fills out. De La Cruz should get a chance to develop at shortstop, but given how big he could get, he might settle in at third base. 

11. Cristopher Polanco, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Jan. 3, 2008. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 180.
Team: Blue Jays

Polanco is one of the more advanced lefthanded hitters in the 2025 international class. He regularly strings together quality at-bats and performs well in games with a short, sweet swing that’s mechanically sound and a knack for barreling good velocity. Polanco’s hitting ability is what stands out most. He can sneak a ball out to his pull side, but it’s mostly doubles pop with a hit-over-power game, though some scouts think he has a chance to grow into a blend of both hitting ability and power. An average runner, Polanco is an offensive-oriented middle infielder who should get a chance to develop at shortstop. Scouts highest on him thought he had a chance to stick at the position, praising his defensive actions, improved footwork and good body control. Others thought he might go to second base, in part because of a fringe-average arm, though he shows the ability to throw from multiple angles and could see that tool tick up with strength gains.

12. Yorger Bautista, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 19, 2007. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 187.
Team: Mariners
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For some scouts, Bautista is the top Venezuelan prospect in the 2025 class. Bautista stood out early in the scouting process because of his hitting ability from the left side. He has long been a high-end offensive performer in games playing against older competition. It’s an unorthodox swing, yet despite less than textbook mechanics, he’s able to recognize pitches well with a good approach and hit well against live pitching. The biggest difference over the last year or two for Bautista has been the significant jump in his tools, especially with his speed, strength and power. Bautista now has excellent bat speed and the strength behind his swing to drive the ball with impact and a chance to grow into a 25-plus home run threat. Bautista has long shown good defensive instincts in center field but has gone from a below-average runner to now running plus-plus times in the 60-yard dash with better athleticism, giving him a high probability to stick in center field. His arm strength has improved to become a plus tool as well.

13. Kevin Alvarez, OF, Cuba

Born: Jan. 13, 2008. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 185.
Team: Astros

Alvarez is one of the more polished offensive players in the 2025 international class. He has a mature approach at the plate to put together consistent quality at-bats. His bat is his calling card, using a short, direct swing to make frequent contact and use the whole field. Alvarez impressed several scouts early on with his hitting ability, but he has since grown a couple inches to 6-foot-4 and started to add more impact to drive the ball out of the park with the space on his frame for his power to climb more as he fills out. An average runner, Alvarez isn’t a quick-twitch athlete, relying more on his instincts and routes than raw speed in center field. He should get a chance to start in center field but given his speed and size will likely gravitate to a corner outfield spot as he advances, with an above-average arm that should play in right field. 

14. Gabriel Davalillo, C, Venezuela

Born: Nov. 6, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 215.
Team: Angels

For several scouts, Davalillo is the top catcher in the 2025 international class. Davalillo comes from a big baseball family spanning multiple generations. His brother, Rangers righthander David Davalillo Jr., reached High-A Hickory in 2024, and his father, David Davalillo, was a minor league shortstop in the 1990s who reached Double-A and spent several years managing in the lower levels of the Mets farm system. Gabriel’s instincts for the game aren’t surprising, though it’s the power tools he brings that stand out. He has a strong, thick 5-foot-11 frame with the strength and bat speed to drive the ball out of the park with the potential to be a 20-25 home run threat. Scouts were split on his pure hitting ability, but those highest on him thought he swung and missed at a low rate and that his approach helped him tap into that power against live pitching. Davalillo should be able to stick at catcher, though he will have to stay on top of his conditioning to do so and continue to bring along his blocking and receiving. He does have good flexibility behind the plate, a high baseball IQ and an above-average arm that’s his best defensive asset.

15. Manny Cedeño, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Aug. 14, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 170.
Team: Yankees

Cedeño is one of the youngest players in the 2025 international class and will play nearly the entire Dominican Summer League season as a 16-year-old. One of the most advanced hitters in the 2025 international class, Cedeño has similarities to Red Sox shortstop Yoeilin Cespedes, who signed out of the Dominican Republic for $1.4 million in 2023 and is now a top 10 prospect in their system. Cedeño is a little bit taller than Cespedes but has a medium, compact frame with a crisp, efficient righthanded swing. It’s a simple, direct path with good barrel accuracy and high-end bat speed for his age. That allows him to make frequent contact with a line-drive approach and deep carry off his bat to both alleys, making for a promising blend of both contact and impact. Many scouts who saw Cedeño early thought he would be a future second or third baseman, which still might happen, but his improvements defensively and athletically give him a better chance to continue at shortstop. His speed has ticked up to a plus tool and he has an above-average arm with a quick exchange.

16. Brayan Cortesia, SS, Venezuela

Born: Nov. 14, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 180.
Team: Nationals

Early in the scouting process, Cortesia was an athletic, 5-foot-10 shortstop with a good glove for his age. He has since grown to 6-foot-2, enhancing his physical upside while the rest of his tools have continued to trend up. When he was smaller, Cortesia was a line-drive hitter who stayed inside the ball well with quick hands to use the whole field with good plate coverage, albeit without much carry off his bat from his skinny frame. Now he has started to flash more extra-base damage and should continue to see more of his doubles start to go over the fence in the next few years. Cortesia is a plus runner with the footwork, hands and above-average arm to stick in the infield with a good chance to handle shortstop at higher levels. 

17. Alejandro Cruz, 3B, Cuba

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Born: Jan. 2, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 185.
Team: White Sox

Cruz won a silver medal playing for Cuba in the U-15 World Cup in 2022 in Mexico, where he hit .320/.393/.480 and made the all-tournament team after hitting well earlier in the year at the U-15 World Cup Qualifier in Venezuela as well. Cruz has a tall, athletic frame for a young third baseman. Scouts highest on Cruz liked his hitting ability from a simple righthanded stroke, though others had more reservations about his pure hitting ability. Cruz has flashed occasional over-the-fence juice but isn’t a big slugger, though there’s strength projection in his frame to grow into average power. While a lot of third basemen his age are defensive liabilities who might move off the position, Cruz fields his position well with quick reactions off the bat and an above-average arm. 

18. Liberts Aponte, SS, Venezuela

Born: Nov. 8, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 170.
Team: Reds

Aponte draws attention immediately when he’s taking groundballs at shortstop, where he’s a potential plus fielder. His slick defensive actions are among the best in the class with his quick, nimble footwork, soft hands and swift transfer. A plus runner, Aponte has a good internal clock and a knack for making acrobatic plays. Aponte doesn’t have an elite arm, but that could still tick up as he gets stronger. Aponte drew widespread praise for his defense, but he will need to add strength to his slender frame to enhance his offensive game. He has a sound swing with good bat-to-ball skills, spraying line drives with doubles power.

19. Raudy Reyes, RHP, Dominican Republic

Born: Aug. 22, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 220.
Team: Braves

Teams don’t typically pay seven-figure bonuses for 16-year-old international pitchers, but Reyes looks like he will be an exception. While many international prospects reach agreements years in advance of when they become officially eligible to sign, Reyes’ ascension came later in the process. It’s jarring velocity for his age with a fastball that has reached 101 mph from his strong, physically mature frame (6-foot-4, 220 pounds) with a thick lower half. It’s an overpowering fastball against hitters his age, though he will need to show more feel to manipulate his offspeed stuff and land his fastball in the strike zone more often against more advanced hitters.

20. Darell Morell, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 15, 2007. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-5. Wt.: 190.
Team: Pirates

Morell was expected to sign with the Dodgers for a little under $1 million, but with Roki Sasaki’s decision putting things on hold for several teams, the Pirates swooped in late and now are set to sign Morell for close to $1.8 million. Morell has grown into a 6-foot-5, lanky lefthanded power hitter. He can launch balls out of the park deep to his pull side and still has plenty of space to fill out his extremely projectable, broad-shouldered frame, giving him the potential for at least plus raw power that could be a 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale. Some scouts liked Morel’s hitting ability, though others thought he was still learning to recognize spin and that his long limbs lead to some swing-and-miss, but there’s big power upside if he’s able to keep that in check. Morel is a tick above-average runner, but with his size and long actions he could ultimately shift from shortstop to third base or potentially the outfield.

21. Eliomar Garces, SS, Venezuela

Born: Nov. 9, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 163.
Team: Rays

When teams were scouting Garces in Venezuela, he was a 5-foot-7 shortstop who stood out for his defense and knack for putting the ball in play from both sides of the plate. He’s grown a few inches since then but is still on the smaller side with a good mix of game skills and actions at shortstop. He’s not a burner runner, but he has quick-twitch actions at shortstop, where he’s a potential above-average defender with clean footwork, secure hands and a good internal clock with an above-average arm. Garces doesn’t have the size or strength to hit for more than occasional sneaky pop, but he has good plate discipline and a high-contact bat from both sides of the plate from a short, compact stroke.

22. Santiago Leon, SS, Venezuela

Born: June 25, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 172.
Team: Twins

Leon is a smart player who grew up in a baseball family as the son of longtime Twins scout Jose Leon. One of the younger players in the 2025 class, Leon has performed well in games with a mature offensive approach for his age. He recognizes pitches, manages his at-bats well and makes frequent contact with the ability to use the whole field. It’s a hit-over-power offensive game that might stay that way, though there’s enough strength projection there for more of his doubles to start turning into homers in the next few years. An average runner, Leon doesn’t have typical quick-twitch actions that some teams prefer at shortstop, but he has a chance to stick at the position depending on his physical development with soft hands and good body control. 

23. Daniel Hernandez, C, Venezuela

Born: Feb. 16, 2008. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 168.
Team: Nationals

An offensive-oriented catcher, Hernandez drew praise from scouts for his ability at the plate. He’s an advanced lefthanded hitter for his age with quick hands, an easy swing, good contact skills and a history of performing well in games. Hernandez isn’t that big, but his large hands and feet suggest he could keep growing, and his combination of bat speed and ability to hit the ball in the air have him already flashing over-the-fence power to his pull side with more to come. Hernandez has a promising offensive profile, though there are questions about whether he will stick behind the plate. Those concerns mostly stem from his below-average arm strength, so he will need to improve his arm and get more efficient with his footwork on throws. Scouts highest on his chances to catch praised his soft hands, receiving skills and flexibility. 

24. Maykel Coret, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 24, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 185.
Team: Rays

Coret is an exciting player to dream on if everything clicks because of his size, athleticism, tools and upside. Has has grown to a strong but still lanky 6-foot-4 with plenty of space to continue filling out and add to what’s already impressive power for his age. Coret has high-end bat speed and could end up with plus and potentially plus-plus raw power. He’s a long-limbed hitter whose swing can get long, so there are questions on how much swing-and-miss will come with his power, but while there are concerns about his pure hittability, scouts generally didn’t think he was a crude hitter either. Coret is a potential power/speed threat as a plus runner with a chance to stay in center field. His size leads some scouts to think he could end up in a corner, but others think he’s a true center fielder with his speed, athleticism and defensive instincts to go with a plus arm. The overall package has similarities to outfielder Denzel Clark, a top 10 prospect in the Athletics system.

25. Shotaro Morii, SS/RHP, Japan

Born: Dec. 15, 2006. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 181.

Team: Athletics

Japanese high school prospects nearly always stay in Japan after graduating. In 2024, first baseman Rintaro Sasaki bucked that tradition by enrolling in Stanford. Morii, a two-way player, looks set to sign directly with a major league team out of high school. Morii has a simple, low-effort swing from the left side of the plate. Like a lot of hitters in Japan, he will stride open but has good hand-eye coordination and a knack for making contact along with the bat speed to square up good velocity and drive balls out of the park to his pull side. An average runner, Morii moves around well at shortstop, with fluid actions and a plus arm. He could stick at the position, though if he does continue as a two-way player, that could present a challenge. On the mound, he has been up to 94 mph and shown feel for both a slider and splitter, with a curveball as a show-me pitch as well. He will need to tighten his control, but he has the stuff to be a legitimate pitching prospect if that was his only position. 

26. Juan Cabada, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: April 30, 2008. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 175. 
Team: Cubs 

Cabada is one of the most talented pure hitters in the Dominican Republic. It’s a quick, compact swing that’s mechanically sound with a good path through the hitting zone. Cabada has a mature approach with a good pitch recognition, a keen understanding of the strike zone and a track record of being consistently on time and on the barrel for hard contact in games. Scouts were split on how much power Cabada will have in his prime. Some scouts had concerns about his physical upside and whether he would ever get to big power, while others thought he had more strength potential and with his barrel frequency would grow into bigger home run juice once he learns which pitches to try to drive for damage out front. Cabada could see time at shortstop in the lower levels but he doesn’t have much quick twitch to his defensive actions. He’s an average runner with an average arm who likely lands at either second or third base. 

27. Ruben Castillo, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Jan. 4, 2008. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 165.
Team: Yankees

Castillo offers a promising mix of hitting ability from the left side with a chance to stay up the middle. Castillo has quick hands, and while his swing can get big at times, he is typically on time and makes frequent contact. He has more room to add strength to his lean, athletic frame, with enough strength to occasionally drive a ball out to his pull side, but he projects more of a doubles and triples threat than a big home run hitter. He’s an above-average runner who moves around well in center field.

28. Ayden Johnson, SS, Bahamas 

Born: Feb. 13, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 190.
Team: Athletics

Paris Johnson, a 19-year-old outfielder with the Dodgers who played in the Dominican Summer League, signed in 2022. His younger brother, Ayden, is one of the top players from the Bahamas for the 2025 class. Johnson has a strong, physical build for his age with big bat speed and the ability to hammer fastballs with the potential to develop plus raw power. Scouts were split on Johnson’s pure hitting ability. Some evaluators thought he still had some rawness at the plate and would be a power-over-hit player, while others praised his professional approach in batting practice, ability to stay through the middle of the field and recognize pitches in games. Johnson has spent considerable time training in the Dominican Republic and Florida, so he’s become more accustomed to facing better pitching than a lot of young hitters in the Bahamas. Johnson might play shortstop early in his career but looks likely to move to third base with an outside chance at second base. He’s not a natural, fluid mover in the infield, but he has the hands and above-average arm that give him a chance to stick in the dirt. 

29. Breyson Guedez, OF, Venezuela

Born: Sept. 28, 2007. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 160.
Team: Athletics

Guedez played for Venezuela in the U-15 World Cup in Mexico in 2022 and in the U-18 World Cup in 2023 when he was 15. He’s a smaller-framed lefty who stands out most for his bat. It’s a short stroke with good bat-to-ball skills and an aggressive approach that he will have to reign in to become more selective, but he has the hand-eye coordination to make contact against pitches both in and out of the strike zone. Guedez doesn’t have the strength potential to project big home run juice, so it’s likely a hit-over-power profile. He’s an average runner who could get a chance to develop in center field, though he doesn’t have typical center field speed and could end up in a corner. 

30. Dorian Soto, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Feb. 14, 2008. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 185.
Team: Red Sox
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Soto has been on an upward trend, both physically and offensively. He has grown to 6-foot-3 and might end up taller with what’s already a well-proportioned build and a loose, fast swing. There’s explosiveness to his swing and he’s able to get his lower half into that swing well already that helps him generate big power for his age with more to come. Early in the scouting process, some clubs had concerns about swing-and-miss, but as he’s gotten stronger he has done a better job of controlling his moves at the plate, using his hands well to put the ball in play with a good approach for his age. Soto draws praise for his game acumen and he has the actions to stick in the dirt, though his size will probably push him off shortstop. If he does move, his hands and solid-average arm should fit well at third base, though if he does keep growing, there’s a chance he could head to an outfield corner or first base.

31. Royel Strop, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: July 4, 2008. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 165.
Team: Cardinals

Pedro Strop had a 13-year major league career as a reliever from 2009-2021, starting his career with the Rangers and Orioles before spending eight years with the Cubs, where he had most of his best seasons. His son, Royel, is now one of the top outfielders in the Dominican Republic. Strop is young for the class with a wiry, athletic build. Strop has impressive bat speed and can drive balls out of the park to the pull side already. He’s not strictly a pull-hitter though, showing the ability to drive balls deep to the left-center field alley. Scouts were split on his pure hitting ability, where some thought his power would come with swing-and-miss, while others thought he was a patient hitter who controlled the strike zone and showed good feel for the barrel. Strop is a plus runner with a body type that should stay lean as he fills out and give him a good chance to stay in center field. Some scouts thought his defensive instincts would need improvement to stay there, while others said his reads and routes were advanced for his age. He has an above-average arm that could jump another grade once he fills out.

32. Kenny Fenelon, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 30, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 180. 
Team: Brewers

Fenelon is an electric athlete and a potential power/speed threat in the middle of the field. He has a strong but lean 6-foot frame with quick hands and explosive bat speed to drive the ball with impact. Fenelon has the power to leave the yard now and the strength projection to develop into a 20-25 home run threat. The biggest question mark on Fenelon is how his hitting ability will translate against more advanced pitching. Fenelon can crush fastballs with the ability to drive balls in the air, but he will have to tighten his swing and make adjustments to improve against breaking balls, though he does a solid job for his age of navigating the strike zone. Fenelon is a plus runner whose speed should make him both a high stolen base threat and allow him to stay in center field, where he has a fringe-average arm. 

33. Elian De La Cruz, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 25, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 175.
Team: Diamondbacks

De La Cruz packs a strong punch behind his righthanded swing. It’s a fast bat with the ability to drive the ball well to both alleys and out of the park to his pull side. Some scouts thought De La Cruz would be a power-over-hit type, citing concerns about his aggressive approach and swing-and-miss, while those highest on him saw good hand-eye coordination and game performance with the ability to tap into his power against live pitching. De La Cruz is athletic and a plus runner, which gives him a chance to play center field at least at the lower levels. Given the way he’s built, his speed could back up as he continues to fill out, and it might end up leading him to an outfield corner.

34. Warel Solano, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 19, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 165.
Team: Rays

Solano has an intriguing offensive skill set. He has a wiry, high-waist frame and takes an aggressive swing from the right side of the plate. It’s not a textbook swing, but he typically shows a good sense of the strike zone for his age, has a knack for making contact and displays the bat speed to drive the ball for extra-base damage. As he continues to fill out, he could have average-or-better power in the future. Solano has the hands and feet that should allow him to play somewhere in the infield, whether it’s at shortstop or possibly elsewhere like third base with the arm strength for the left side of the infield. 

35. Juan Tomas, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Nov. 28, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 175.
Team: Cubs
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An up-arrow player, Tomas originally looked like he was headed to the Marlins, but after Miami made significant changes to its international scouting department in August, Tomas now appears headed to the Cubs. Tomas has an exciting mix of physical upside in his projectable 6-foot-3 frame with the potential for both power and speed. For a lanky hitter, he takes a relatively short path to the ball without much extra movement and has performed well in games. He stays through the middle of the field well and drives the ball out of the park now against live pitching with significant space on his frame to grow into big power. He might still keep growing, and that physical development could dictate where he fits defensively, but he has a chance to stick at shortstop. He’s a high-energy player with plus speed and an average arm. 

36. Djean Macares, OF, Aruba

Born: May 1, 2008. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 180.
Team: Giants

The top prospect from Aruba for 2025, Macares has spent a lot of time training in Florida and is more polished than most Aruban amateur prospects. Scouts highest on Macares praised his hitting ability as a lefty with an easy swing who makes contact at a high clip with his ability to manipulate the barrel. A line-drive hitter with gap power, Macares doesn’t have a ton of physical upside, which could limit his future power production. Macares is a good athlete who should see time in center field at the lower levels because of his instincts, but as a fringe-average runner he might move around all three outfield spots. 

37. Elorky Rodriguez, OF/INF, Dominican Republic

Born: Dec. 26, 2007. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 170.
Team: Rangers

The Rangers have signed several patient hitters who control the strike zone well recently. Rodriguez fits that label. He has excellent plate discipline for his age and has a short swing with good bat path, enabling him to make contact at a high clip. The components are there for Rodriguez to get on base at a high rate and his offensive polish should lead to a good OBP when he debuts in the Dominican Summer League, though it’s mostly doubles power now and his medium frame doesn’t point to him ever being a big power threat. He’s a smart player and a solid-average runner, so the lack of typical center field speed could have him move around all three outfield spots. Over the past year, he has also spent time in the infield, something that could enhance his value if he’s able to find a home at second base or potentially bounce between second, third and the outfield. 

38. Raymer Medina, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Oct. 31, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 175.
Team: Rays

Medina has true shortstop actions. He’s an agile defender with quick feet, good body control and a quick exchange to get to a solid-average arm. Medina has grown from a smaller framed player early in the scouting process, and while he’s still not that physical, he has an aggressive mentality from both sides of the plate looking to do damage. That can get him in trouble at times, leaving him pull-oriented with some swing-and-miss, but he has a fairly short, fluid stroke from both sides of the plate.

39. Cristopher Acosta, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Jan. 28, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt. 165. 
Team: Brewers

While a lot of Latin American players who sign as shortstops eventually move off the position, Acosta has a high probability of sticking. As a fringe-average runner, Acosta isn’t a speedy shortstop, but his defensive instincts and actions are advanced for his age. Acosta’s hands and feet work well, and he has a solid-average arm, giving him the attributes to become an above-average fielder. Offensively, Acosta’s swing has some length to it, but he has the hand-eye coordination to put balls in play even when he’s off balance. Getting stronger will be key for Acosta, who is a line-drive hitter with occasional doubles pop.

40. Carlos Taveras, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: May 31, 2008. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 213. 
Team: Twins

Taveras jumps out for his physicality and power. It’s a strength-based game with the ability to hammer a fastball for extra-base damage and drive balls out deep to his pull side. There is swing-and-miss to his game, so he will need to make adjustments to tap into his power more regularly against live pitching, but there’s potential-plus raw power once he’s physically mature. He’s a power runner who moves well for his size, flashing above-average times underway, but he’s likely to slow down as he continues to add weight, so his long-term future is likely in an outfield corner. 

41. Yulian Barreto, SS, Venezuela 

Born: Sept. 22, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 5-9. Wt.: 160.
Team: Giants

Barreto was one of the early standouts in the class as a shortstop with the tools to stick at the position. He moves around well at shortstop with good actions, soft hands and a plus arm. He’s a wiry hitter whose offensive game is based on spreading line drives around the field. Barreto will hit occasional doubles, but there isn’t much offensive impact with his game and his stature doesn’t project for a player who will ever have big power. 

42. Brailyn Antunez, OF, Venezuela

Born: Nov. 30, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 194.
Team: Brewers
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On talent, Antunez has a case as the top prospect from Venezuela for 2025 and one of the top overall prospects in the class. He has a strong, athletic build with a blend of tools and skills at a premium position. Antunez has fast bat speed and the strength to already drive the ball with impact to all fields, showing the potential to grow into 25-plus home run power. He has good feel for hitting, picking up spin with good plate discipline and bat-to-ball skills to perform well in games. Antunez doesn’t have a typical lean, wiry body type for a center fielder, but he has the tools and instincts that will give him a strong chance to stay there. He’s a plus-plus runner with powerful strides, good instincts that enhance his range and an arm that earns plus-or-better grades. 

43. Jhoan De La Cruz, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Nov. 16, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 5-11. Wt.: 165. 
Team: Padres

De La Cruz doesn’t immediately jump out for his physicality or one standout tool, but he has a solid set of skills across the board with a chance to stay at shortstop. De La Cruz is a switch-hitter with good bat-to-ball skills, shooting line drives around the field with gap power. He has a medium frame and hasn’t grown much from early in the scouting process, so at this point power doesn’t project to be a big part of his game. De La Cruz is an average runner who could stick at shortstop, where he has good hands and a tick above-average arm. 

44. Jose Peña, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Aug. 16, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 160.
Team: Orioles
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One of the youngest players in the 2025 class, Peña wouldn’t be eligible to sign until 2026 had he been born 15 days later, but instead he will play nearly the entire 2025 season as a 16-year-old. Early in the scouting process, Peña was a thin, athletic shortstop who showed feel to hit from the right side of the plate with a line-drive approach and doubles power. Since then his power and speed have both increased. Peña still has a wiry frame but drives the ball with sneaky pop for his size, showing the juice to go deep to his pull side and the physical upside for more to come. He’s a plus-plus runner with a good chance to stick at shortstop, where he moves around well, has good hands and a solid-average arm.  

45. Darwin Ozuna, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: March 24, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 190. 
Team: Athletics

Ozuna’s physicality stands out immediately. He’s 6-foot-3 with a high-waist frame and is already strong for his age with the look of a player who should be a physically imposing slugger. His strength and bat speed already enable him to drive the ball with big power that should grow into a plus, if not better, tool once he’s physically mature. His swing can cut in and out of the zone quickly, so he needs to be precise with his timing, but for a tall hitter with long limbs, he is able to keep his hands inside the ball well. Ozuna isn’t a burner and will likely slow down as he packs on more weight, fitting comfortably in right field where he has a 70 arm.

46. Juan Sanchez, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Sept. 27, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 200.
Team: Blue Jays

Sanchez stands out for his physicality at shortstop, and while it’s a big body for his age at the position, Sanchez has the actions to potentially stick there long term. He has quick, nimble footwork and an agile mover at short, giving him good range with a nose for the ball. A tick above-average runner, Sanchez has an above-average arm that should be plus, if not better, as he continues to pack on strength. At the plate, there is some swing-and-miss to his game, but Sanchez has the size and strength to drive the ball well now and could grow into above-average power. 

47. Ramcell Medina, SS, Dominican Republic

Born: Dec. 13, 2007. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 180.
Team: Royals
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Medina is a lean, athletic shortstop who shines at the plate. Medina is accustomed to facing older, more advanced competition and it shows in his offensive maturity. A wiry strong hitter, Medina has hit well in games with good bat-to-ball skills and barrels line drives with impressive carry. He flashes home run power to his pull side with a lot more space to fill out his frame and add even more power. Medina’s offensive game is what stood out the most while teams were scouting him, with some evaluators thinking he would eventually shift to third base. He has a strong arm that would fit at either position on the left side of the infield, but his defensive actions have improved to the point where he has a better chance now to continue at shortstop.

48. Haritzon Castillo, SS, Venezuela

Born: March 23, 2008. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 175.
Team: Twins

Castillo is an offensive-minded shortstop who won’t dazzle with one spectacular tool, but he’s steady across the board with good instincts for the game and bat-to-ball skills. He’s a high-contact hitter from both sides of the plate with an advanced approach and typically puts together quality at-bats, lacing line drives with mostly gap power from a compact swing. Castillo has a medium frame without a ton of physical projection or speed, so his offensive value might come from his ability to get on base more than his power. Defensively, some scouts were intrigued with Castillo as a potential catching-conversion candidate, but he looks likely to start his career at shortstop. He should get a chance to continue developing at shortstop, though his footwork and first-step quickness could end up leading him to second, third or potentially bounce around multiple infield spots.

49. Harold Rivas, OF, Venezuela

Born: May 10, 2008. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 170.
Team: Red Sox
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Rivas is one of the best athletes in the 2025 class. He has explosive, quick-twitch actions on both sides of the ball and significant strength projection remaining in his lean 6-foot-2 frame with broad shoulders. Rivas is an excellent defensive center fielder. He’s a plus runner with a quick first step, and good defensive instincts, and he is adept at tracking it in the air in all directions. His arm is another plus tool and could still tick up another grade, giving him the attributes to become a plus defender in center field. His defense and athleticism are reminiscent of Mets outfielder Jose Siri, but some scouts thought Rivas had better feel for hitting and more offensive upside. He’s a good fastball hitter who is still learning to recognize breaking pitches, but he has big bat speed for his age, backspins balls well with the ability to stay through the middle of the field and the physical upside to grow into 20-25 home run power.

50. Deivid Coronil, SS, Venezuela

Born: Oct. 4, 2007. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 175.
Team: Padres
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Coronil has one of the more exciting combinations of tools, athleticism and physical upside in Venezuela. He has continued to grow to 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, and has developed a lean, lanky build with a ton of space left to fill out. Coronil is a switch-hitter who is flashing home run power in games, especially from the left side, where his swing has natural loft. Some scouts who saw Coronil early had questions about swing-and-miss, though others liked his hitting ability, and he has a chance to grow into 20-25 home run power. Coronil is also a plus runner with a strong arm that could end up another plus tool once he packs on more strength. He has the tools to give him a chance to stick at shortstop but could also profile well in center field, too.

51. Teilon Serrano, OF, Dominican Republic (Twins)

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Previously expected to sign with the Dodgers, Serrano now looks headed to the Twins instead. Serrano has an intriguing mix of quick-twitch athleticism and offensive upside. He’s a 6-foot-1 lefthanded hitter who has shown good bat-to-ball skills with the bat speed that gives him a chance to drive the ball with impact, as well. A former shortstop, Serrano is still learning center field but has the plus speed and first-step quickness to potentially stick there. 

52. Hiverson Lopez, C, Venezuela (Guardians)

At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, Lopez is a lefthanded-hitting catcher whose offensive game is his calling card. It’s a simple, direct swing, and while it can get rigid at times, Lopez makes frequent contact and has performed well in games. Lopez also has impressive bat speed for his age to drive the ball out of the park to his pull side and the potential to grow into average or better power. Lopez is an offensive-minded catcher, but he should be able to stick behind the plate, where his hands work well and he has an above-average arm. 

53. Yilver De Paula, SS, Dominican Republic (Angels)

De Paula is an athletic shortstop who stands out for his defense. He has quick-twitch actions and can make the flashy, acrobatic plays, but he’s also more consistent on the routine plays relative to a lot of other young shortstops. His speed and arm strength are both above-average tools. At the plate, De Paula is a switch-hitter who has a sound approach for his age to put together quality at-bats. It’s a line-drive approach with occasional doubles but doesn’t project to hit for big power.

54. Jose Ramirez, C/OF, Venezuela (Tigers)

Ramirez is a favorite among several Venezuelan scouts because of his athleticism and hitting ability. He’s so athletic that he has the unusual ability to play both catcher and center field. He’s an above-average runner with an above-average arm who has spent time at both positions, with some scouts viewing his value as highest behind the plate. He’s a high baseball IQ player who makes good swing decisions, using the whole field with good bat path from the right side of the plate to make frequent contact with a line-drive approach and gap power. 

55. Wandi Feliz, OF, Dominican Republic (Rockies)

Feliz has a strong, physical build at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds. He has a solid righthanded swing and bat speed for his age with an aggressive offensive approach. He’s an average runner who could see time in center field but long term probably goes to a corner with an above-average arm that would play in right field. 

56. Heins Brito, SS, Dominican Republic (Guardians)

With a slender 5-foot-8 frame, Brito doesn’t jump out physically, but he’s a talented switch-hitter with a good chance to stick at shortstop. He has a good sense of the strike zone and a knack for putting the ball in play, whether it’s against fastballs or breaking stuff, which gives him a chance to get on base at a high rate if he’s able to get stronger and drive the ball with more authority. He’s an above-average runner with the athleticism, arm strength and actions to potentially remain at shortstop long term. 

57. Gabriel Rodriguez, OF, Venezuela (Pirates)

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Rodriguez is an athletic center fielder whose tools have jumped as he has made significant strength gains. He’s still a lean 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with added muscle that has enhanced both his speed and power. Rodriguez is a righthanded hitter with a good approach for his age who makes frequent contact, evolving from mostly a line-drive hitter with gap power into now showing more over-the-fence juice and the projection for more to come. He’s a plus runner with a chance to stick in center field. 

58. Enry Torres, C, Venezuela (Reds)

Torres is an offensive-oriented catcher with a mature approach for his age. He’s 5-foot-10, 170 pounds and puts together quality at-bats with a good sense of the strike zone and a mix of both lefthanded hitting ability and power potential from a young catcher. He uses left-center field well with loft in his swing and could grow into 15-20 home run power. Torres’ bat is ahead of his blocking and receiving, but his defense has taken steps forward, and he has an average arm. 

59. Moises Marchan, C, Venezuela (Royals)

Marchan showed promise both offensively and defensively early in the scouting process when he was a smaller 5-foot-9 catcher, but his outlook has only gotten better since growing to 6-foot-1, 170 pounds. A cousin of Phillies catcher Rafael Marchan, he’s a high-energy player, with good catch-and-throw skills, a strong arm and good athleticism. He runs extremely well for a catcher with plus speed underway, though he should slow down as he fills out. He has a sound righthanded swing with good bat-to-ball skills and the potential for 15-20 home runs. 

60. Nieves Izaguirre, SS, Venezuela (Phillies)

A 5-foot-10, righthanded hitter, Izaguirre has a good mix of athleticism and bat-to-ball skills with a skill set along the lines of Mets infielder Luisangel Acuña. He has a short, line-drive swing with doubles power and plus speed. He has the tools to handle the middle infield, whether it’s at shortstop or second base long term. 

61. Elenaiker Coronado, SS, Venezuela (Blue Jays)

Shortstop Jose Coronado reached Triple-A with the Mets and now his son, Elenaiker, stands out for his high baseball IQ in all facets of the game. Coronado, who played for Venezuela in the U-18 World Cup in 2023, is an advanced lefthanded hitter for his age with excellent plate discipline and good bat-to-ball skills from the left side of the plate with gap power. He has the actions and instincts to stick in the dirt, whether it’s at shortstop or second base. 

62. Carlos Benavides, C, Venezuela (Tigers)

Benavides is a strong bet to stick behind the plate, where he has advanced catch-and-throw skills for his age. He’s 5-foot-11, 185 pounds with a powerful arm that plays up because of his quick footwork and exchange. Benavides is a righthanded hitter with a line-drive approach and doubles power. 

63. Luis Garcia, SS, Dominican Republic (Guardians)

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A 5-foot-10, 170-pound switch-hitter, Garcia is one of the better offensive threats among 2025 infielders in the Dominican Republic. He projects to have a strong, stocky build and is already showing high-end bat speed for his age with the ability to drive the ball for extra-base damage and make frequent contact in games from both sides of the plate. He could end up moving around the infield, with third or second base potential landing spots. 

64. Francisco Rivero, C, Venezuela (Dodgers)

Rivero was born in Arizona and grew up there until a few years ago when he moved to Barquisimeto in Venezuela. He stood out especially early in the scouting process for his offensive skill set, showing both hitting ability and power at a young age, though it’s more of a hit-over-power game now with a strong 6-foot-1 build. He’s a natural leader whose fluency in English and Spanish helps him connect with pitchers, while his improved defense with an average arm should allow him to remain behind the plate. 

65. Kamuel Villar, SS, Dominican Republic (Rockies)

Villar has a well-proportioned 6-foot build and a quick, compact swing from the left side of the plate. It’s an efficient path to the ball with the bat speed to drive the ball out to his pull side on occasion. He should grow into more power as he fills out. He’s an average runner who has trained at shortstop but could fit at second or possibly third base. 

66. Johancel Gomez, OF, Dominican Republic (Orioles)

A lefthanded outfielder, Gomez stands out for what he does at the plate, especially with his power potential. He’s an average runner who could see time in center field but likely ends up in a corner.

67. Juan Rujano, C, Panama (Cardinals)

Rujano is expected to be the top bonus player this year from Panama. He’s a 6-foot-3 catcher with a power-over-hit profile from the right side of the plate and the projection in his frame to grow into even more home run juice as he fills out. Rujano is big for a catcher and will need to iron some things out mechanically, but he’s loose and flexible for his size and has a solid-average arm that could tick up with strength gains. 

68. Elias Marrero, SS, Dominican Republic (Phillies)

An offensive-oriented shortstop, Marrero is a 6-foot lefthanded hitter with a short, quick swing. He uses his hands well at the plate, stays through the ball well and has occasional power. He should get a chance to develop at shortstop but could end up at second base. 

69. Kenly Hunter, OF, Nicaragua (Cardinals)

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Hunter is one of the more exciting prospects to come out of Nicaragua in several years. He’s a lanky 5-foot-11, 170 pounds and played for Nicaragua in August 2024 at the U-18 World Cup Americas Qualifier in Panama. He made the all-tournament team and batted .423/.444/.577 in 27 plate appearances, with his 11 hits tied for the most of the event. A former shortstop, Hunter is a plus runner with an arm that draws plus or better grades, showing the tools, athleticism and instincts to be a potential plus defender in center field. It’s an aggressive approach at the plate with a quick righthanded stroke to lace line drives around the field.

70. Carlos Alvarez, LHP, Dominican Republic (Padres)

A 6-foot-5, athletic lefty, Alvarez has a tall, projectable frame with a fastball that’s already up to 93 mph and should be in the mid 90s or better soon. He has feel for a breaking ball with three-quarters action up to the low 80s. It has two-plane depth at times and could eventually morph into a true slider that could be an average-or-better pitch with more power and refinement. 

71. Isaac Garcia, OF, Venezuela (Reds)

Garcia’s offensive ability stood out at several big showcases in Colombia where he hit well in games. With a strong, compact 5-foot-11 frame, Garcia packs a punch in his righthanded swing to drive the ball for extra-base damage and the look of a player who should come into even more power as he bulks up. His thicker build looks more like a corner outfield body, but he’s a good athlete and a plus runner, so he should get a chance to start in center field. 

72. Eliezer Alfonzo, SS, Venezuela (Red Sox)

Alfonzo is a 5-foot-11 shortstop with a high baseball IQ and good bat-to-ball skills as a switch-hitter with a spray approach and occasional doubles pop. He has the actions and instincts to be able to stick somewhere in the middle infield with a chance to continue at shortstop. 

73. Deivis Velasquez, C, Venezuela (Phillies)

Velasquez is a catcher with an average arm who stands out for what he does in the batter’s box. He’s a righthanded hitter with a strong, stocky build that helps him pack a strong punch behind his compact swing, giving him a good balance of hitting ability and power for a young catcher. 

74. Sebastian Blanco, SS, Venezuela (Rockies)

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Blanco is a well-rounded player with a good balance of skills on both sides of the ball and a high baseball IQ. He’s a wiry and strong 6-foot-1 righthanded hitter with a short swing that stays inside the ball, and he uses the middle of the field well. There’s a mix of both hitting ability and flashes of power that should continue to climb as he fills out. An average runner, Blanco is a good athlete whose advanced instincts show up in the field, as well, giving him a chance to stick at shortstop, though he could handle second base or the outfield, too. 

75. Rosniel De Paula, SS, Dominican Republic (Rockies)

Once linked to the White Sox, De Paula now appears ticketed for the Rockies. One of the youngest players in the class, De Paula is a 5-foot-10, high-energy shortstop with clean defensive actions. An average runner, De Paula moves his feet well in the infield, has soft hands, a quick exchange and a good internal clock. He’s a righthanded hitter with a short swing, an aggressive approach and good bat-to-ball skills with gap power and an all-fields approach. 

76. Isaias Castillo, OF, Dominican Republic (Yankees)

Castillo has a strong, thicker frame for his age at 6 feet, 192 pounds with a mix of power and speed. He’s a righthanded hitter whose barrel explodes through the zone, punishing fastballs for big power and generating that juice without having to sell out his swing to do so. Castillo’s body type is more typical of a corner outfielder, but his plus speed gives him a chance to develop in center field with a below-average arm. 

77. Sebastian Peña, OF, Venezuela (Padres)

At 6 feet, 180 pounds, Peña is a lefthanded outfielder with a sound swing and the power to go over the fence to his pull side right now. Scouts highest on him like his offensive upside and pure hitting ability, while others thought it might end up a power-over-hit game. He’s an average runner who could move around all three outfield spots but likely slots best in a corner long term. 

78. Elias Perez, OF, Dominican Republic (Mariners)

Perez is a switch-hitting center fielder with a muscular 5-foot-10 build. He’s a good athlete whose strength has created a mature tool set with plus speed and big bat speed to drive the ball for damage with an aggressive offensive approach and a power-over-hit profile. 

79. Kennew Blanco, SS, Venezuela (Blue Jays)

Blanco was originally slated to sign with the Blue Jays in 2024, but after a discrepancy with his age, he became ineligible to sign until 2025. Blanco is 6-foot-2 and has flashed a promising mix of hitting ability and power potential from the right side, though his status has added more uncertainty to his evaluation. He has good actions and a strong arm from shortstop, where he has a chance to stick.

80. Maykol Rodriguez, OF, Cuba (Mariners)

The bat is the calling card for Rodriguez, who became eligible to sign in 2024 but will wait for the 2025 period to officially sign. A 6-foot, 170-pound former switch-hitter who now bats exclusively from the left side, Rodriguez has a hit-over-power profile with an inside-out approach and a flat path with gap power, hanging in well against both lefties and righties. He’s an average runner who is probably ticketed for an outfield corner. 

81. Orlando Patiño, OF, Venezuela (White Sox)

Patiño was set to sign with the Dodgers, but with the uncertainty of the Roki Sasaki situation, he’s now in line to join the White Sox. At 6-foot-2, 203 pounds, Patiño has a muscular build and packs plenty of strength behind a righthanded swing that’s geared to lift the ball with potential plus power. He projects as a right fielder with a plus arm.

82. Kevin De Frank, RHP, Dominican Republic (Marlins)

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De Frank is a 6-foot-4, projectable righthander with an exciting mix of physical upside, present stuff and pitchability for his age. He has a fast arm and has been up to 95 mph with a lively fastball that should continue to grow as he fills out his broad-shouldered frame. His changeup is unusually advanced for his age thanks to its sink and fade, while his slider is a pitch he shows feel to spin. If he can prove his durability, it’s a starter look between his stuff and coordination to repeat his delivery to throw strikes. 

83. Anthony Abreu, SS, Dominican Republic (Marlins)

Abreu is a lefthanded-hitting infielder with a strong build and loose actions at the plate. He has performed well in games with a good sense of the strike zone and a knack for putting the ball in play with a hit-over-power profile. He’s a shortstop for now who has the hands, footwork and arm strength to stick in the dirt, though depending on how big he gets he could outgrow the position and shift to third base. 

84. Hector Ramos, SS, Dominican Republic (Red Sox)

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Ramos is 6-foot-1, 175 pounds with an exciting offensive profile for a player who should stick at shortstop. A high-level performer in games, he can drive the ball out of the park to his pull side now and has the the potential to grow into 20-plus home run juice. His hand-eye coordination shows up with his bat-to-ball skills at the plate and his body control at shortstop. He’s a fringe-average runner with soft hands and a plus arm. 

85. Sabdiel Delzine, RHP, Venezuela (Red Sox)

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Delzine has a 6-foot-5, 190-pound frame with long limbs that screams projection to go with stuff that’s already advanced for a player who just turned 17. He might not be done growing and still has more room to fill out and add to a fastball that’s up to 94 mph. It’s a starter look, too, thanks to his athleticism, body control and feel for three pitches, including a curveball that’s ahead of his changeup. 

86. Meykel Baro, SS, Cuba (Orioles)

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Baro is one of the top Cuban prospects in the 2025 class. He’s 6 feet, 175 pounds with broad shoulders and a promising mix of both hitting ability and righthanded power that has translated to strong game performance. He’s a plus runner and an athletic shortstop with a chance to stick at the position, though if he outgrows shortstop he could fit well at third base. Baro hit .315/.458/.463 in 73 plate appearances in Cuba’s 16U national league in 2022.

87. Jhon Simon, 3B, Dominican Republic (Rangers)

Simon has a stocky strong, 5-foot-10 build with a lot to like at the plate. He’s physically mature for his age with the strength and bat speed to drive the ball for big power. Simon doesn’t have to sell out to generate that pop either, employing a short, efficient swing that helps him make frequent contact and the patience to draw plenty of walks. Simon is an offensive-minded player who has the arm strength for third base and could stay there if he improves his quickness and range, otherwise he could end up in an outfield corner, where he also has experience. 

88. Ronny Suarez, OF, Venezuela (D-backs)

Suarez is an athletic center fielder with a potential power/speed combination. He’s a righthanded hitter with a power-over-hit offensive game and plus speed that gives him a chance to stick in center field, though his strong arm would fit in right field if he does end up in a corner. 

89. Miguel Hernandez, SS, Venezuela (Cardinals)

Hernandez is a wiry middle infielder with fluid actions at shortstop. He’s a plus runner who moves his feet well in the dirt, has soft hands and a quick transfer to a fringe-average arm that should get stronger as he grows into his wiry 6-foot frame. At the plate, Hernandez has a short righthanded swing as a line-drive hitter with gap power and a pull approach. 

90. Isais Chavez, C, Venezuela (Brewers)

Chavez has a compact, stocky 5-foot-10 frame and the defensive chops to stick behind the plate. His plus arm is a standout tool that helps him control the running game, and his blocking and receiving are good for his age, as well. He’s a righthanded hitter who has shown solid game performance between events in Venezuela and Colombia. 

91. Angel Salio, SS, Dominican Republic (Reds)

Once linked to the Rockies, Salio now appears ticketed for the Reds. Salio has a lean, athletic 6-foot-2 frame with a high waist, and he stands out for his hitting ability. It’s a fluid lefthanded swing with a knack for finding the barrel and good game performance with doubles power that should turn into more home run juice as he layers on more strength. An average runner, Salio is an offensive-oriented player who should get time to develop at shortstop but could end up at second base or the outfield. 

92. Mayki De La Rosa, OF, Dominican Republic (D-backs)

De La Rosa has a lean frame (6 feet, 165 pounds) as an athletic center fielder with plus speed and a strong arm. The older brother of two promising players for future signing classes, De La Rosa has a compact righthanded swing with an uphill path and occasional over-the-fence power to his pull side. 

93. Anthony Millan, OF, Venezuela (Astros)

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A 5-foot-10 righthanded hitter, Millan performed well during tournaments on the showcase circuit with a quick swing geared for line drives. His athleticism and overall tool set has continued to trend up since then. His speed and arm strength are both plus or better tools, and he has the first-step quickness and strong defensive instincts to be a potential plus defender in center field. 

94. Po-Chun Lin, RHP, Taiwan (Mariners)

Lin pitched for Taiwan in 2023 at the U-18 World Cup, where he struck out six and didn’t allow a hit in 3.2 scoreless innings. Lin has been a two-way player with experience in center field and the infield, but his professional future is on the mound. He’s a strong, compact 5-foot-11 righthander, so while there isn’t a ton of physical upside, he’s already pitching in the low 90s and reaching 95 mph. He’s a good athlete with a diving splitter and feel for a fading changeup, both of which are more advanced than his curveball. 

95. Gustavo Baptista, C, Venezuela (Guardians)

Baptista had been training as an infielder early on when teams were scouting him, but he moved behind the plate and has the attributes to potentially stay there. A well-proportioned 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, Baptista is a lefthanded hitter with a balance of hitting ability and power for his age, along with the frame, hands and above-average arm that translate well on defense despite his limited time at catcher. 

96. Angel Carmona, SS, Venezuela (Braves)

Once connected to the Rangers, Carmona is now in line to sign with the Braves. Carmona is an athletic shortstop with a strong arm who should stick in the middle infield. He’s a righthanded hitter with a high-waist build and significant room to fill out his 6-foot-1 frame. It’s an aggressive offensive approach with a chance to grow into 15-20 home run power once he packs on more size and strength. 

97. Yeferson Portalatin, SS, Dominican Republic (Cardinals)

Portalatin is a switch-hitting shortstop whose swing and bat speed are more advanced from the left side of the plate. There’s no single standout tool with him, but he recognizes pitches well and is a high-energy, well-coordinated shortstop with solid-average speed and arm strength who should stick in the middle infield, whether it’s at shortstop or second base. 

98. Ronny Bello, SS, Dominican Republic (Nationals)

Bello is 5-foot-11, 170 pounds and has shown promising offensive traits from the right side of the plate. He has performed well in games, showing the ability to recognize spin and lace line drives around the field with gap power. He’s an above-average runner who has spent time at shortstop but could bounce around between shortstop, second base, third base or potentially the outfield as well. 

99. Jose Barrios, SS, Venezuela (Twins)

Barrios is a skinny 5-foot-11 shortstop with quick burst, athletic actions at the position. He has nimble footwork, quick hands and the tools to stick at shortstop. Barrios is a switch-hitter with good bat speed for a player with his slender frame, but he will need to get stronger to enhance his offensive game.

100. Larry Suero, 3B, Dominican Republic (Rockies)

Suero has an athletic frame for a young third baseman at 6-foot-2 and a lefthanded swing that comes through the hitting zone with good bat path. He has a mature offensive approach for his age and the strength projection to build on his alleys power. Suero is a plus runner underway, but he’s an offensive-oriented player who should get a chance at third base and could end up in an outfield corner.