Arizona Diamondbacks 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Today, we’re unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Diamondbacks system entering 2025.
The top of the D-backs system is headlined by Jordan Lawlar, a versatile offensive player who needs to prove he can stay healthy en route to a potential cornerstone role in Arizona.
Baseball America correspondent Nick Piecoro is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Lawlar and the overall state of Arizona’s farm system. Be sure to also watch a replay of this week’s Hot Sheet Show for a breakdown of NL West systems.
Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects
See the 10 best prospects in the D-backs system, including brand new scouting reports for every player.
Below, you can find our projected D-backs lineup for 2028, as well as a rundown of prospects with the best scouting tools in the system.
Projected 2028 Lineup
Catcher: Gabriel Moreno (28)
First Base: Gino Groover (26)
Second Base: Demetrio Crisantes (23)
Third Base: Jansel Luis (23)
Shortstop: Jordan Lawlar (25)
Left Field: Slade Caldwell (22)
Center Field: Druw Jones (24)
Right Field: Corbin Carroll (27)
Designated Hitter: Ketel Marte (34)
No. 1 Starter: Zac Gallen (32)
No. 2 Starter: Brandon Pfaadt (29)
No. 3 Starter: Ryne Nelson (30)
No. 4 Starter: Eduardo Rodriguez (35)
No. 5 Starter: Yilber Diaz (27)
Closer: Justin Martinez (26)
Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Arizona’s Top 10, click here.
Best Tools
Best Hitter for Average: Demetrio Crisantes
Best Power Hitter: Ivan Melendez
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Ryan Waldschmidt
Fastest Baserunner: Slade Caldwell
Best Athlete: Jordan Lawlar
Best Fastball: Yordin Chalas
Best Curveball: Yu-Min Lin
Best Slider: Yilber Diaz
Best Changeup: Roman Angelo
Best Control: Joe Elbis
Best Defensive Catcher: Christian Cerda
Best Defensive Infielder: Jordan Lawlar
Best Infield Arm: Cristofer Torin
Best Defensive Outfielder: Druw Jones
Best Outfield Arm: Druw Jones
