2023 Oakland Athletics Top MLB Prospects

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Tyler Soderstrom remains at the top of the A’s system, and the team strengthened its top 10 with a blockbuster trade involving catcher Sean Murphy.

Today, we unveil the 10 best prospects in the Athletics system as it enters 2023. 

Mark Chiarelli hosted a mailbag to answer questions about the A’s system. You can read the transcript here.

Here’s how we project their lineup in 2026, with their 2026 ages in parentheses. 

PROJECTED 2026 LINEUP

Catcher: Shea Langeliers (28)
First Base: Tyler Soderstrom (24)
Second Base: Zack Gelof (26)
Third Base: Max Muncy (23)
Shortstop: Nick Allen (27)
Left Field: Esteury Ruiz (27)
Center Field: Cristian Pache (27)
Right Field: Lawrence Butler (25)
Designated Hitter: Daniel Susac (25)

No. 1 Starter: Kyle Muller (28)
No. 2 Starter: Mason Miller (27)
No. 3 Starter: Ken Waldichuk (27)
No. 4 Starter: Gunnar Hoglund (26)
No. 5 Starter: J.T. Ginn (26)
Closer: Royber Salinas (25)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Oakland’s Top 10, click here. 

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average: Jordan Diaz
Best Power Hitter: Tyler Soderstrom
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Cal Stevenson
Fastest Baserunner: Esteury Ruiz
Best Athlete: Denzel Clarke
Best Fastball: Mason Miller
Best Curveball: Kyle Muller
Best Slider: Blake Beers
Best Changeup: Hogan Harris
Best Control: Kyle Virbitsky
Best Defensive Catcher: Shane McGuire
Best Defensive Infielder: Drew Swift
Best Infield Arm: Jeremy Eierman
Best Defensive Outfielder: Denzel Clarke
Best Outfield Arm: Henry Bolte