2021 Dynasty Hot 100: Your Fantasy Draft Guide To First-Year Players
Even in a typical year, your dynasty league’s first-year player draft can be a challenge to navigate, simply because of the high volume of players.
But 2020 was anything but typical. Because of the pandemic, only one 2020 draft pick—White Sox lefthander Garrett Crochet—appeared in an official pro game. Every other player who turned pro in 2020 had his season shortened by the pandemic. High schools and colleges stopped playing in March. International amateurs saw the opening of the signing period pushed from July to January.
Thus dynasty leaguers must contend with less performance data and fewer in-person looks than ever before. That makes scouting information you can trust more important than ever, and that’s where Baseball America can help with its second annual Dynasty Hot 100 ranking of first-year players.
Just like last year, draft guru Carlos Collazo and international guru Ben Badler provide BA subscribers with invaluable context and updated information on the top 100 prospects you should be looking at in first-year player drafts.
And since our first installment in early February, we’ve continued to gather information on first-year prospects. Our March 19th update includes several risers and new additions to the list:
- Pedro Pineda, No. 44
- Maikol Hernandez, No. 45
- Cristian Santana, No. 60
- Evan Carter, No. 61
- AJ Vukovich, No. 65
- Jose Fernandez, No. 89
- Ambioris Tavarez, No. 96.
PODCAST: Carlos, Ben and Matt discuss the 2021 Hot 100
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Notes
— H stands for batting/pitching hand, where an asterisk (*) denotes lefthanded, blank signifies righthanded and a pound sign (#) means switch-hitter.
— We have omitted signing bonuses for international players until, it most cases, they become official.
— BA Grades appear in the 2021 Prospect Handbook and estimate players’ projected major league value on the 20-80 scouting scale. Click through each player to access all scouting reports we have on file for him.
| Rk | H | Player | Pos | Org | Age | Source | T100 | BA500 | Bonus | Grade | Risk | ETA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer Torkelson | 1B | DET | 21 | 4YR | 5 | 1 | $8,416,300 | 70 | High | 2022 | ||
| High-probability offensive tools with top-of-the-scale power potential; middle-of-the-order masher | |||||||||||||
| 2 | Austin Martin | SS | TOR | 22 | 4YR | 19 | 2 | $7,000,825 | 65 | High | 2022 | ||
| Elite hit tool with proven track record against SEC pitching; athleticism to offer defensive versatility | |||||||||||||
| 3 | Ha-Seong Kim | 2B | SDP | 25 | IFA | 78 | — | — | 55 | High | 2021 | ||
| Kim is your best bet for a position player who will deliver immediate value this year as a well-rounded player who could be an above-average hitter and play multiple positions. | |||||||||||||
| 4 | Nick Gonzales | 2B | PIT | 22 | 4YR | 51 | 5 | $5,432,400 | 55 | High | 2022 | ||
| Chance for high-end hit tool at a middle infield spot; questions about power potential & usable speed | |||||||||||||
| 5 | * | Zac Veen | OF | COL | 19 | HS | 86 | 7 | $5,000,000 | 60 | Extreme | 2024 | |
| Chance for above-average bat and plus or better power; corner profile with average speed | |||||||||||||
| 6 | Max Meyer | RHP | MIA | 22 | 4YR | 44 | 10 | $6,700,000 | 60 | High | 2022 | ||
| Explosive two-pitch combination with fastball and slider; chance to miss plenty of bats in starting role | |||||||||||||
| 7 | * | Asa Lacy | LHP | KCR | 22 | 4YR | 37 | 3 | $6,670,000 | 60 | High | 2022 | |
| Loud stuff from the left side, chance for above-average arsenal across the board with solid control | |||||||||||||
| 8 | * | Robert Hassell | OF | SDP | 19 | HS | 85 | 16 | $4,300,000 | 60 | Extreme | 2024 | |
| Best pure hitter in 2020 prep class; well-rounded profile with chance for solid power/speed combo | |||||||||||||
| 9 | * | Heston Kjerstad | OF | BAL | 22 | 4YR | 62 | 13 | $5,200,000 | 60 | High | 2022 | |
| Corner outfield profile with standout power potential; homers in college came with high whiff rate | |||||||||||||
| 10 | * | Garrett Mitchell | OF | MIL | 22 | 4YR | 91 | 6 | $3,242,900 | 60 | Extreme | 2023 | |
| Outstanding raw toolset; elite runner, center field profile with raw power—medical, hit tool risks | |||||||||||||
| 11 | Cristian Hernandez | SS | CHC | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| Chance to be an impact, middle-of-the-lineup hitter with advanced swing mechanics and power for his age. | |||||||||||||
| 12 | * | Tyler Soderstrom | C | OAK | 19 | HS | 92 | 18 | $3,300,000 | 60 | Extreme | 2024 | |
| Advanced prep bat with plus hit & power potential; impressed at A’s alternate site; catcher questions | |||||||||||||
| 13 | Emerson Hancock | RHP | SEA | 22 | 4YR | 57 | 4 | $5,700,000 | 60 | High | 2022 | ||
| Well-rounded arsenal with chance for plus command; questions about FB/SL impact, swing & miss rate | |||||||||||||
| 14 | * | Garrett Crochet | LHP | CWS | 22 | 4YR | 74 | 15 | $4,547,500 | 55 | High | 2021 | |
| High-octane fastball with proven ability to miss bats in the bigs; injury questions and reliever risk | |||||||||||||
| 15 | * | Carlos Colmenarez | SS | TBR | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | |
| Lefthanded-hitting middle infielder with a sweet, easy stroke from the left side, impressive bat speed and power for his size. | |||||||||||||
| 16 | * | Austin Hendrick | OF | CIN | 20 | HS | 97 | 9 | $4,000,000 | 60 | Extreme | 2024 | |
| Best raw power in 2020 prep class; Chance for prototypical right field profile but high-risk | |||||||||||||
| 17 | Aaron Sabato | 1B | MIN | 22 | 4YR | — | 35 | $2,750,000 | 50 | High | 2023 | ||
| Elite raw power, strong track record of production in ACC; 1B only with limited defensive value/speed | |||||||||||||
| 18 | * | Reid Detmers | LHP | LAA | 21 | 4YR | — | 8 | $4,670,000 | 55 | High | 2022 | |
| Polished college lefthander with advanced command, hammer curve; velocity could cap upside | |||||||||||||
| 19 | * | Pete Crow-Armstrong | OF | NYM | 19 | HS | — | 17 | $3,359,000 | 55 | Very High | 2024 | |
| Safe prep profile with 70-grade run, defense tools in center field; feel for the barrel but impact questions | |||||||||||||
| 20 | Cade Cavalli | RHP | WAS | 22 | 4YR | — | 22 | $3,027,000 | 55 | High | 2023 | ||
| Picturesque delivery/frame with better pure stuff than college performance; breakout pro candidate | |||||||||||||
| 21 | Mick Abel | RHP | PHI | 19 | HS | 99 | 11 | $4,075,000 | 60 | Extreme | 2024 | ||
| Well-rounded with few holes to speak of outside of track record; top-of-the-rotation upside | |||||||||||||
| 22 | Wilman Diaz | SS | LAD | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| Promising mix of tools, athleticism and in-game skills for his age, including a sound swing and power with a chance to stay at shortstop. | |||||||||||||
| 23 | J.T. Ginn | RHP | NYM | 22 | 4YR | — | 23 | $2,900,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2023 | ||
| When healthy, showed potential 70s with FB and SL with good command; Tommy John adds risk | |||||||||||||
| 24 | * | Austin Wells | C | NYY | 21 | 4YR | — | 21 | $2,500,000 | 50 | High | 2023 | |
| Offensive-oriented backstop with strong college power production; needs to refine defense to stick | |||||||||||||
| 25 | Cole Wilcox | RHP | SDP | 21 | 4YR | — | 24 | $3,300,000 | 55 | Very High | 2023 | ||
| Physical righthander with big fastball; carries reliever risk given spotty command history, secondaries | |||||||||||||
| 26 | Jared Kelley | RHP | CWS | 19 | HS | — | 12 | $3,000,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 | ||
| Power armed prep means plenty of risk, but size and and ease of operation could make him an outlier | |||||||||||||
| 27 | Slade Cecconi | RHP | ARI | 22 | 4YR | — | 32 | $2,384,900 | 55 | High | 2023 | ||
| Strong combination of size, pure stuff and command; needs to prove health and durability in pro ball | |||||||||||||
| 28 | Bobby Miller | RHP | LAD | 22 | 4YR | — | 28 | $2,197,500 | 55 | High | 2023 | ||
| Power arm with electric fastball/slider combination; needs to refine command/sequencing to start | |||||||||||||
| 29 | Justin Foscue | 2B | TEX | 22 | 4YR | — | 36 | $3,250,000 | 50 | High | 2023 | ||
| College performer with above-average hit/power potential; defensive limitations and mild toolset | |||||||||||||
| 30 | Nick Loftin | SS | KCR | 22 | 4YR | — | 29 | $3,000,000 | 50 | High | 2023 | ||
| Solid-average all-around toolset, more than sum-of-his-parts type; should stick in middle infield | |||||||||||||
| 31 | Jordan Westburg | SS | BAL | 22 | 4YR | — | 33 | $2,365,500 | 50 | High | 2023 | ||
| Plus runner with plus raw power; should stick on the left side of the infield; needs to cut down whiffs | |||||||||||||
| 32 | Ed Howard | SS | CHC | 19 | HS | — | 20 | $3,745,500 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 | ||
| Instinctual and nuanced defensive shortstop; overall upside reliant on all-around offensive growth | |||||||||||||
| 33 | Jordan Walker | 3B | STL | 19 | HS | — | 34 | $2,900,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 | ||
| Long limbed corner infield with plus power potential; moves well but still could move to 1B long-term | |||||||||||||
| 34 | Tanner Burns | RHP | CLE | 22 | 4YR | — | 26 | $1,600,000 | 50 | High | 2022 | ||
| Plus fastball but solid SEC starting track record due to advanced command than overwhelming stuff | |||||||||||||
| 35 | Chris McMahon | RHP | COL | 22 | 4YR | — | 30 | $1,637,400 | 50 | High | 2023 | ||
| Three above-average pitches with solid control; mid-rotation upside but some injury history adds risk | |||||||||||||
| 36 | # | Gage Workman | 3B | DET | 21 | 4YR | — | 51 | $1,000,000 | 50 | High | 2023 | |
| Athletic third baseman with above-average power potential and above-average speed; strikeout questions | |||||||||||||
| 37 | Bryce Jarvis | RHP | ARI | 23 | 4YR | — | 37 | $2,650,000 | 55 | High | 2023 | ||
| Big strides with stuff, command in draft season; pro bloodlines but struggled at D-Backs alternate site | |||||||||||||
| 38 | * | Daniel Cabrera | OF | DET | 22 | 4YR | — | 42 | $1,210,000 | 50 | High | 2023 | |
| Professional hitter with simple swing; corner profile and limited supplemental tools puts pressure on power development | |||||||||||||
| 39 | * | Kyle Harrison | LHP | SFG | 19 | HS | — | 71 | $2,497,500 | 55 | Extreme | 2025 | |
| Advanced prep southpaw with depthy breaking ball, starter traits; big velocity gains in instructs | |||||||||||||
| 40 | * | Jared Shuster | LHP | ATL | 22 | 4YR | — | 43 | $2,197,500 | 50 | High | 2023 | |
| Pitchability lefty with plus changeup, average FB/SL; upside depends on velo, breaking ball improvement | |||||||||||||
| 41 | Carson Tucker | SS | CLE | 19 | HS | — | 61 | $2,000,000 | 50 | High | 2025 | ||
| Draft riser after physical growth, increased speed; pro bloodlines, all-around toolset, feel for the barrel | |||||||||||||
| 42 | Cole Henry | RHP | WAS | 21 | 4YR | — | 44 | $2,000,000 | 50 | High | 2023 | ||
| Physical righthander with plus fastball, downer curve; needs to improve consistency, command | |||||||||||||
| 43 | Nick Bitsko | RHP | TBR | 19 | HS | — | 19 | $3,000,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2025 | ||
| Upside northeast arm with plus FB/CB combination; extreme risk given track record, labrum surgery | |||||||||||||
| 44 | Pedro Pineda | OF | OAK | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| One of the top power/speed threats in the international class, some length to his stroke but plenty of bat speed and athleticism at a premium position. | |||||||||||||
| 45 | Maikol Hernandez | SS | BAL | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| You can shoot for upside with Hernandez, who has grown taller (6-foot-4) and leaner, with promising athleticism, power and speed if everything clicks. | |||||||||||||
| 46 | * | Isaiah Greene | OF | NYM | 19 | HS | — | 49 | $850,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2024 | |
| Advanced feel for the barrel, unfazed by velocity and high-end stuff; tweener outfield profile | |||||||||||||
| 47 | C.J. Van Eyk | RHP | TOR | 22 | 4YR | — | 46 | $1,797,500 | 50 | High | 2023 | ||
| High-floor type with average-ish tools across the board, repeatable delivery and starter track record | |||||||||||||
| 48 | * | Zach DeLoach | OF | SEA | 22 | 4YR | — | 87 | $1,729,800 | 50 | High | 2023 | |
| Bat, offensive approach is the calling card; on-base skills, controls the zone but limited power & speed | |||||||||||||
| 49 | Masyn Winn | SS/RHP | STL | 19 | HS | — | 47 | $2,100,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2025 | ||
| Explosive athlete with real two-way ability; speed and power as a hitter, FB up to 98 on the mound | |||||||||||||
| 50 | * | Dax Fulton | LHP | MIA | 19 | HS | — | 52 | $2,400,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 | |
| High-upside lefty with projectable frame and current hammer curve; recovering from TJ, needs innings | |||||||||||||
| 51 | Jared Jones | RHP | PIT | 19 | HS | — | 41 | $2,200,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2025 | ||
| Uber-athletic prep two-way player with premium stuff on the mound; high risk given effort, physicality | |||||||||||||
| 52 | Carmen Mlodzinski | RHP | PIT | 22 | 4YR | — | 25 | $2,050,000 | 50 | High | 2023 | ||
| Safe college starter profile; good command but sinker FB, inconsistent secondaries could limit upside | |||||||||||||
| 53 | Alex Santos | RHP | HOU | 19 | HS | — | 45 | $1,250,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2025 | ||
| Starter traits with high-spin fastball, feel for spinning breaking balls, but a high-risk demographic | |||||||||||||
| 54 | Freddy Zamora | SS | MIL | 22 | 4YR | — | 73 | $1,150,000 | 55 | Extreme | 2024 | ||
| Plus defender with 55-grade speed when healthy, average bat; torn ACL prevented draft season | |||||||||||||
| 55 | Justin Lange | RHP | SDP | 19 | HS | — | 50 | $2,000,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 | ||
| Big-time risk/reward type with massive arm talent, FB up to 98; rudimentary skills across the board | |||||||||||||
| 56 | Jeff Criswell | RHP | OAK | 22 | 4YR | — | 53 | $1,000,000 | 45 | High | 2024 | ||
| Arm strength righty up to 98 with potential plus breakers; effort and control questions add reliever risk | |||||||||||||
| 57 | Nick Garcia | RHP | PIT | 22 | 4YR | — | 56 | $1,200,000 | 50 | Very High | 2024 | ||
| Conversion arm with surprisingly advanced starter traits, deep pitch mix; short track record on the mound | |||||||||||||
| 58 | Casey Schmitt | 3B | SFG | 22 | 4YR | — | 76 | $1,147,500 | 50 | High | 2023 | ||
| Plus defensive potential at 3B with big arm; pure hitter in college but questions about in-game power | |||||||||||||
| 59 | Nick Yorke | 2B | BOS | 19 | HS | — | 96 | $2,700,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2024 | ||
| Risky prep 2B profile but chance for plus hit tool with impressive bat speed, approach; limited toolset | |||||||||||||
| 60 | Cristian Santana | SS | DET | 17 | IFA | 2026 | |||||||
| Santana was one of the better hitters in games in the Dominican Republic, with a short, compact stroke and potential 15-plus home run power. | |||||||||||||
| 61 | * | Evan Carter | OF | TEX | 18 | HS | — | — | $1,250,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 | |
| Under-the-radar draftee who Texas paid handsomely; Five-tool potential with power/speed combo; strong instructs performance | |||||||||||||
| 62 | Danny De Andrade | SS | MIN | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| One of the top international prospects, De Andrade should stick somewhere in the dirt, with a chance to hit and hit for power. | |||||||||||||
| 63 | Manuel Beltre | SS | TOR | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| Other international prospects have bigger raw tools, but Beltre has a compact swing and is one of the best pure hitters in the class. | |||||||||||||
| 64 | Jackson Bryan Chourio | SS | MIL | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| Chourio projects to play somewhere in the middle of the diamond, with an exciting package of power and speed. | |||||||||||||
| 65 | AJ Vukovich | 3B | ARI | 19 | $1,250,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2024 | |||||
| Vukovich could end up at 1B, but even so, he has a promising combination of patience and outstanding raw power. | |||||||||||||
| 66 | Denzer Guzman | SS | LAA | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| A likely third baseman, Guzman has a sound swing with good bat speed and power potential, one of the most advanced offensive players in the international class. | |||||||||||||
| 67 | * | Manuel Pena | SS | ARI | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | |
| A probably 3B/2B, Pena is one of the top offensive threats from the Dominican Republic, with an advanced lefty swing and projectable power. | |||||||||||||
| 68 | * | Starlin Aguilar | 3B | SEA | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | |
| Aguilar is one of the most advanced pure hitters in the class with a sweet lefty swing, good bat speed and power, though he will probably start at third base and has some first-base risk. | |||||||||||||
| 69 | Clayton Beeter | RHP | LAD | 22 | 4YR | — | 58 | $1,196,500 | 50 | High | 2023 | ||
| Loud two-pitch combo with high-spin heater, downer CB; lack of third pitch & control lead to reliever risk | |||||||||||||
| 70 | * | David Calabrese | OF | LAA | 18 | HS | — | 67 | $744,200 | 45 | Extreme | 2025 | |
| 70-grade runner should stick in center field; bat-to-ball skills but lacks power with small frame | |||||||||||||
| 71 | Hudson Haskin | OF | BAL | 22 | 4YR | — | 211 | $1,906,800 | 45 | High | 2024 | ||
| Well-rounded toolset with chance for solid power/speed combo; swing has a lot of moving parts | |||||||||||||
| 72 | Pedro Leon | OF | HOU | 23 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2024 | ||
| Leon got the biggest bonus in the international class ($4 million), but a lot of teams didn’t see much of him; he has big power, but we need to see him tested against better pitching. | |||||||||||||
| 73 | * | Yeison Morrobel | OF | TEX | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | |
| Morrobel is a lean, athletic outfielder with a fast, high-contact bat and lots of strength projection to hit for power, though as he fills out he could end up in a corner. | |||||||||||||
| 74 | Daniel Vazquez | SS | KCR | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| Vazquez projects as an athletic shortstop with ample strength projection remaining his frame, giving him a chance to drive the ball with impact as he fills out. | |||||||||||||
| 75 | Yhoswar Garcia | OF | PHI | 19 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2025 | ||
| Garcia signed last year in March, so he might still be eligible in your league; he’s an outstanding athlete with well above-average speed, though uncertainty comes with his hitting given the limitations from the pandemic. | |||||||||||||
| 76 | # | Patrick Bailey | C | SFG | 22 | 4YR | — | 14 | $3,797,500 | 50 | High | 2023 | |
| Advanced, polished defensive catcher with above-average raw power; fringy hit tool from both sides | |||||||||||||
| 77 | * | Samuel Zavala | OF | SDP | 16 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | |
| Zavala has a lot of hitterish tendencies, with a knack for barreling balls from the left side, an all-fields approach and emerging power as he’s getting stronger. | |||||||||||||
| 78 | Christian Roa | RHP | CIN | 22 | 4YR | — | 64 | $1,543,600 | 50 | Very High | 2023 | ||
| Solid-average four-pitch mix with solid control provide high floor; back-of-the-rotation starter type | |||||||||||||
| 79 | Blaze Jordan | 3B | BOS | 18 | HS | — | 90 | $1,750,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2025 | ||
| Famous prep power bat; massive raw power is the calling card, risk to move from 3B to 1B | |||||||||||||
| 80 | * | Danyer Cueva | SS | TEX | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | |
| The Rangers scored Maximo Acosta and Luisangel Acuña out of Venezuela; they have another talented Venezuelan infielder this year in Cueva, a high-contact hitter with a smooth stroke. | |||||||||||||
| 81 | Alerick Soularie | OF | MIN | 21 | 4YR | — | 175 | $900,000 | 50 | High | 2024 | ||
| Old-school hitter with crouched, handsy swing; lacks power to profile in corner outfield, chance for 2B | |||||||||||||
| 82 | Yoelqui Cespedes | OF | CWS | 23 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2024 | ||
| Cespedes has good bat speed and power for his size, but teams have minimal scouting looks at him recently in part due to the pandemic, so we need to see how he fares against better arms. | |||||||||||||
| 83 | * | Ariel Almonte | OF | CIN | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | |
| Almonte is a physical 6-foot-4 outfielder with a relatively compact swing for someone his size, with a sound grasp of the strike zone for his age and a chance to hit for plus power. | |||||||||||||
| 84 | Coby Mayo | 3B | BAL | 19 | HS | — | 79 | $1,750,000 | 45 | Extreme | 2025 | ||
| Plus-plus raw power out of a large, physical frame with plenty of arm for the hot corner; bat needs time | |||||||||||||
| 85 | Dillon Dingler | C | DET | 22 | 4YR | — | 27 | $1,952,300 | 50 | High | 2024 | ||
| Athletic backstop with strong defensive skills; shortened 2020 season prevented potential offensive breakout | |||||||||||||
| 86 | # | Zavier Warren | C | MIL | 22 | 4YR | — | 122 | $575,000 | 50 | Very High | 2024 | |
| Solid on-base skills, baseball IQ & average toolset; value reliant on ability to stick behind the plate | |||||||||||||
| 87 | * | Nick Swiney | LHP | SFG | 22 | 4YR | — | 85 | $1,197,500 | 50 | High | 2024 | |
| Reliever-turned-starter showed improved control in small sample; funky lefty with FB into mid-90s | |||||||||||||
| 88 | Casey Martin | SS | PHI | 22 | 4YR | — | 38 | $1,300,000 | 50 | Extreme | 2024 | ||
| First-round caliber toolset with plus power, speed, defense; approach, consistency are huge questions | |||||||||||||
| 89 | Jose Fernandez | SS | ARI | 17 | 4YR | 2026 | |||||||
| One of the best sleepers in the international class, Fernandez has huge physical upside with a chance to be an impact hitter who could stay at shortstop. | |||||||||||||
| 90 | Miguel Bleis | OF | BOS | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| Bleis sticks out for his lean, athletic frame and physical upside in center field as the top signing in Boston’s international class. | |||||||||||||
| 91 | # | Victor Acosta | SS | SDP | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | |
| Acosta’s value stems from his true shortstop skills, with a slashing offensive approach from both sides and more impact from the left side. | |||||||||||||
| 92 | Alika Williams | SS | TBR | 22 | 4YR | 31 | $1,850,000 | 50 | High | 2024 | |||
| Top defensive SS in 2020 class, fluid and smooth defender; contact skills but little power limits offense | |||||||||||||
| 93 | Kyle Nicolas | RHP | MIA | 22 | 4YR | — | 68 | $1,129,700 | 45 | High | 2024 | ||
| Power arm with FB up to 100, firm slider up to 90; needs third pitch to start, heavy reliever risk | |||||||||||||
| 94 | # | Abel Bastidas | SS | DET | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | |
| Long, lanky switch-hitter with a knack for finding the barrel and the physical projection to grow into more power and a chance to stick at shortstop, though he might outgrow the position. | |||||||||||||
| 95 | Hans Montero | SS | NYY | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| Montero is steady across the board, a middle infielder with a compact swing, good bat speed and a line-drive approach. | |||||||||||||
| 96 | Ambioris Tavarez | SS | ATL | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| Likely ticketed for third base or a corner outfield spot, Tavarez has big bat speed and power potential. | |||||||||||||
| 97 | Ian Seymour | LHP | TBR | 22 | 4YR | 93 | $1,243,600 | 45 | High | 2024 | |||
| Deceptive southpaw with average FB, above-average CH; ultra competitive and could wind up in pen | |||||||||||||
| 98 | Gabriel Gonzalez | OF | SEA | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| A strong, stocky outfielder, Gonzalez could end up in a corner, but he has hit well in games with power, albeit with an aggressive approach he may have to reign in. | |||||||||||||
| 99 | Armando Cruz | SS | WAS | 17 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | ||
| Cruz is a defensive wizard, which won’t help much other than in his ability to stick at shortstop, with a split camp on his bat but solid contact skills and a high baseball IQ in all facets of the game. | |||||||||||||
| 100 | * | Samuel Basallo | C | BAL | 16 | IFA | — | — | — | — | — | 2026 | |
| If you’re comfortable with 16-year-old catchers, Basallo is worth a roster spot; he’s huge for a catcher, but he has a compact swing and huge power for his age. | |||||||||||||
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