2024 MiLB Best Tools: Managers Vote On The Top Prospects

Best Batting Prospect

Triple-A (International): Jackson Holliday, Norfolk (Orioles)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Adrian Del Castillo, Reno (D-backs)

Double-A (Eastern): Marcelo Mayer, Portland (Red Sox)

Double-A (Southern): Brooks Baldwin, Birmingham (White Sox)

Double-A (Texas): Dalton Rushing, Tulsa (Dodgers)

High-A (Midwest): Alex Freeland, Great Lakes (Dodgers)

High-A (Northwest): Kyle Karros, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Justin Crawford, Jersey Shore (Phillies)

Low-A (California): Colt Emerson, Modesto (Mariners)

Low-A (Carolina): Jaison Chourio, Lynchburg (Guardians)

Low-A (Florida State): Kevin McGonigle, Lakeland (Tigers)

Best Power Prospect

Triple-A (International): James Wood, Rochester (Nationals)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Shay Whitcomb, Sugar Land (Astros)

Double-A (Eastern): Roman Anthony. Portland (Red Sox)

Double-A (Southern): Joe Mack, Pensacola (Marlins)

Double-A (Texas): Deyvison De Los Santos, Amarillo (D-backs)

High-A (Midwest): Chris Newell, Great Lakes (Dodgers)

High-A (Northwest): Lazaro Montes, Everett (Mariners)

High-A (South Atlantic): Xavier Isaac, Bowling Green (Rays)

Low-A (California): Lazaro Montes, Modesto (Mariners)

Low-A (Carolina): Blake Mitchell, Columbia (Royals)

Low-A (Florida State): Cristian Feliz, Dunedin (Blue Jays)

Best Strike-Zone Judgment

Triple-A (International): Jackson Holliday, Norfolk (Orioles)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Will Wagner, Sugar Land (Astros)

Double-A (Eastern): Adael Amador, Hartford (Rockies)

Double-A (Southern): Chandler Simpson, Montgomery (Rays)

Double-A (Texas): Liam Hicks, Frisco (Rangers)

High-A (Midwest): Luke Adams, Wisconsin (Brewers)

High-A (Northwest): Jake Snider, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Termarr Johnson, Greensboro (Pirates)

Low-A (California): Braedon Karpathios, Lake Elsinore (Padres)

Low-A (Carolina): Jaison Chourio, Lynchburg (Guardians)

Low-A (Florida State): Kevin McGonigle, Lakeland (Tigers)

Best Baserunner

Triple-A (International): Luisangel Acuña, Syracuse (Mets)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Cade Marlowe, Tacoma (Mariners)

Double-A (Eastern): Adael Amador, Hartford (Rockies)

Double-A (Southern): Chandler Simpson, Montgomery (Rays)

Double-A (Texas): Cooper Bowman, Midland (Athletics)

High-A (Midwest): Dylan O’Rae, Wisconsin (Brewers)

High-A (Northwest): Caleb Ketchup, Tri-City (Angels)

High-A (South Atlantic): Chandler Simpson, Bowling Green (Rays)

Low-A (California): Jonah Cox, San Jose (Giants)

Low-A (Carolina): Adrian Santana, Charleston (Rays)

Low-A (Florida State): George Lombard Jr., Tampa (Yankees)

Fastest Baserunner

Triple-A (International): Victor Scott II, Memphis (Cardinals)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Greg Jones, Albuquerque (Rockies)

Double-A (Eastern): Joe Lampe, Akron (Guardians)

Double-A (Southern): Chandler Simpson, Montgomery (Rays)

Double-A (Texas): Tyler Tolbert, Tyler Tolbert

High-A (Midwest): Homer Bush Jr., Fort Wayne (Padres)/Beloit (Marlins)

High-A (Northwest): Jonah Cox, Eugene (Giants)

High-A (South Atlantic): Chandler Simpson, Bowling Green (Rays)

Low-A (California): Kendall George, Rancho Cucamonga (Dodgers)

Low-A (Carolina): Elijah Green, Fredericksburg (Nationals)

Low-A (Florida State): Max Clark, Lakeland (Tigers)

Best Pitching Prospect

Triple-A (International): David Festa, St. Paul (Twins)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): AJ Blubaugh, Sugar Land (Astros)

Double-A (Eastern): Brandon Sproat, Binghamton (Mets)

Double-A (Southern): Noah Schultz, Birmingham (White Sox)

Double-A (Texas): Emiliano Teodo, Frisco (Rangers)

High-A (Midwest): Quinn Mathews, Peoria (Cardinals)

High-A (Northwest): Chase Dollander, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Noah Schultz, Winston-Salem (White Sox)

Low-A (California): Brody Hopkins, Modesto (Mariners)

Low-A (Carolina): Gary Gill Hill, Charleston (Rays)

Low-A (Florida State): Thomas White, Jupiter (Marlins)

Best Fastball

Triple-A (International): Paul Skenes, Indianapolis (Pirates)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Michel Otañez, Las Vegas (Athletics)

Double-A (Eastern): Bubba Chandler, Altoona (Pirates)

Double-A (Southern): Jacob Misiorowski, Biloxi (Brewers)

Double-A (Texas): Edgardo Henriquez, Tulsa (Dodgers)

High-A (Midwest): Edgardo Henriquez, Great Lakes (Dodgers)

High-A (Northwest): Chase Dollander, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Luis Perales, Greenville (Red Sox)

Low-A (California): Reynaldo Yean, Rancho Cucamonga (Dodgers)

Low-A (Carolina): Jarlin Susana, Fredericksburg (Nationals)

Low-A (Florida State): George Klassen, Clearwater (Phillies)

Best Breaking Pitch

Triple-A (International): Anthony Maldonado, Jacksonville (Marlins)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Hans Crouse, Salt Lake (Angels)

Double-A (Eastern): Zach Messinger, Somerset (Yankees)

Double-A (Southern): Cade Horton, Tennessee (Cubs)

Double-A (Texas): Emiliano Teodo, Frisco (Rangers)

High-A (Midwest): Quinn Mathews, Peoria (Cardinals)

High-A (Northwest): Spencer Giesting, Hillsboro (D-backs)

High-A (South Atlantic): Noah Schultz, Winston-Salem (White Sox)

Low-A (California): Brody Hopkins, Modesto (Mariners)

Low-A (Carolina): Alex Clemmey, Lynchburg (Guardians)/Fredericksburg (Nationals)

Low-A (Florida State): Cade Smith, Tampa (Yankees)

Best Changeup

Triple-A (International): Devin Sweet, Toledo (Tigers)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Carson Whisenhunt, Sacramento (Giants)

Double-A (Eastern): Ryan Webb, Akron (Guardians)

Double-A (Southern): Drew Thorpe, Birmingham (White Sox)

Double-A (Texas): Tink Hence, Springfield (Cardinals)

High-A (Midwest): Craig Yoho, Wisconsin (Brewers)

High-A (Northwest): Ryan Costeiu, Tri-City (Angels)

High-A (South Atlantic): Josh Cornielly, Brooklyn (Mets)

Low-A (California): Dylan Carmouche, Eugene (Giants)

Low-A (Carolina): Alejandro Rosario, Down East (Rangers)

Low-A (Florida State): Luis Serna, Tampa (Yankees)

Best Control

Triple-A (International): Bowden Francis, Buffalo (Blue Jays)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Davis Daniel, Salt Lake (Angels)

Double-A (Eastern): Tyler Stuart, Binghamton (Mets)/Harrisburg (Nationals)

Double-A (Southern): Drew Parrish, Mississippi (Braves)

Double-A (Texas): Zebby Matthews, Wichita (Twins)

High-A (Midwest): Austin Peterson, Lynchburg (Guardians)

High-A (Northwest): Sean Sullivan, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Hunter Barco, Greensboro (Pirates)

Low-A (California): Jace Kaminska, Fresno (Rockies)

Low-A (Carolina): Manuel Rodriguez, Carolina (Brewers)

Low-A (Florida State): Fernando Perez, Dunedin (Blue Jays)

Best Reliever

Triple-A (International): Walter Pennington, Omaha (Royals)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Tyler Ferguson, Las Vegas (Athletics)

Double-A (Eastern): Seth Halvorsen, Hartford (Rockies)

Double-A (Southern): Hayden Harris, Mississippi (Braves)

Double-A (Texas): Troy Taylor, Arkansas (Mariners)

High-A (Midwest): Edgardo Henriquez, Great Lakes (Dodgers)

High-A (Northwest): Zach Agnos, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Daniel Harper, Jersey Shore (Phillies)

Low-A (California): Welinton Herrera, Fresno (Rockies)

Low-A (Carolina): Bryan Magdaleno, Down East (Rangers)

Low-A (Florida State): Josh Ekness, Jupiter (Marlins)

Best Defensive Catcher

Triple-A (International): Dillon Dingler, Toledo (Tigers)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Carlos Perez, Las Vegas (Athletics)

Double-A (Eastern): Kyle Teel, Portland (Red Sox)

Double-A (Southern): Edgar Quero, Birmingham (White Sox)

Double-A (Texas): Cooper Johnson, Frisco (Rangers)

High-A (Midwest): Ethan Salas, Fort Wayne (Padres)

High-A (Northwest): Juan Flores, Tri-City (Angels)

High-A (South Atlantic): Shawn Ross, Greensboro (Pirates)

Low-A (California): Darius Perry, Fresno (Rockies)

Low-A (Carolina): Blake Mitchell, Columbia (Royals)

Low-A (Florida State): Connor Burns, Daytona (Reds)

Best Defensive First Baseman

Triple-A (International): Troy Johnston, Jacksonville (Marlins)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Ryan Noda, Las Vegas (Athletics)

Double-A (Eastern): Jake Holton, Erie (Tigers)

Double-A (Southern): Tim Elko, Birmingham (White Sox)

Double-A (Texas): Dillan Shrum, NW Arkansas (Royals)

High-A (Midwest): Brett Squires, Quad Cities (Royals)

High-A (Northwest): Matt Coutney, Tri-City (Angels)

High-A (South Atlantic): Keaton Anthony, Jersey Shore (Phillies)

Low-A (California): Bryce Eldridge, Eugene (Giants)

Low-A (Carolina): Caden Connor, Kannapolis (White Sox)

Low-A (Florida State): Yohairo Cuevas, St. Lucie (Mets)

Best Defensive Second Baseman

Triple-A (International): Connor Norby, Norfolk (Orioles)/Jacksonville (Marlins)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Jesus Bastidas, Sugar Land (Astros)

Double-A (Eastern): Jimmy Glowenke, Richmond (Giants)

Double-A (Southern): Cody Morissette, Pensacola (Marlins)

Double-A (Texas): Frainyer Chavez, Frisco (Rangers)

High-A (Midwest): Jadher Areinamo, Wisconsin (Brewers)

High-A (Northwest): Brock Rodden, Everett (Mariners)

High-A (South Atlantic): William Bergolla Jr., Jersey Shore (Phillies)/Winston-Salem (White Sox)

Low-A (California): Michael Arroyo, Modesto (Mariners)

Low-A (Carolina): Rikuu Nishida, Kannapolis (White Sox)

Low-A (Florida State): Kevin McGonigle, Lakeland (Tigers)

Best Defensive Third Baseman

Triple-A (International): Devin Mann, Omaha (Royals)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Andres Chaparro, Reno (D-backs)

Double-A (Eastern): Ben Cowles, Somerset (Yankees)/Iowa (Cubs)

Double-A (Southern): Matt Shaw, Tennessee (Cubs)

Double-A (Texas): Ben Williamson, Arkansas (Mariners)

High-A (Midwest): Luke Adams, Wisconsin (Brewers)

High-A (Northwest): Kyle Karros, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Jack Brannigan , Greensboro (Pirates)

Low-A (California): Andy Perez, Fresno (Rockies)

Low-A (Carolina): Gleider Figuereo, Down East (Rangers)

Low-A (Florida State): Javier Rivas, Bradenton (Pirates)

Best Defensive Shorstop

Triple-A (International): Cam Devanney, Omaha (Royals)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Mason McCoy, El Paso (Padres)

Double-A (Eastern): Tsung-Che Cheng, Altoona (Pirates)

Double-A (Southern): Carson Williams, Montgomery (Rays)

Double-A (Texas): Keyber Rodriguez, Frisco (Rangers)

High-A (Midwest): Gregory Barrios, Wisconsin (Brewers)

High-A (Northwest): Dyan Jorge, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Kevin Made, Wilmington (Nationals)

Low-A (California): Leodalis De Vries, Lake Elsinore (Padres)

Low-A (Carolina): Cooper Pratt, Carolina (Brewers)

Low-A (Florida State): George Lombard Jr., Tampa (Yankees)

Best Infield Arm

Triple-A (International): Colson Montgomery, Charlotte (White Sox)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Casey Schmitt, Sacramento (Giants)

Double-A (Eastern): Ryan Ritter, Hartford (Rockies)

Double-A (Southern): Carson Williams, Montgomery (Rays)

Double-A (Texas): Jack Winkler, Midland (Athletics)

High-A (Midwest): Jose Devers, Lake County (Guardians)

High-A (Northwest): Kyle Karros, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Sebastian Walcott, Hickory (Rangers)

Low-A (California): Andy Perez, Fresno (Rockies)

Low-A (Carolina): Austin Charles, Columbia (Royals)

Low-A (Florida State): Roderick Arias, Tampa (Yankees)

Best Defensive Outfielder

Triple-A (International): Dylan Crews, Rochester (Nationals)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Pedro Leon, Sugar Land (Astros)

Double-A (Eastern): Jud Fabian, Bowie (Orioles)

Double-A (Southern): Jakob Marsee, Pensacola (Marlins)

Double-A (Texas): Denzel Clarke, Midland (Athletics)

High-A (Midwest): Luis Lara, Wisconsin (Brewers)

High-A (Northwest): Cole Carrigg, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Enrique Bradfield Jr., Aberdeen (Orioles)

Low-A (California): Druw Jones, Visalia (D-backs)

Low-A (Carolina): Jaison Chourio, Lynchburg (Guardians)

Low-A (Florida State): Avery Owusu-Asiedu, Clearwater (Phillies)

Best Outfield Arm

Triple-A (International): Matt Gorski, Indianapolis (Pirates)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Sandro Fabian, Round Rock (Rangers)

Double-A (Eastern): Jud Fabian, Bowie (Orioles)

Double-A (Southern): Mason Auer, Montgomery (Rays)

Double-A (Texas): Jose Ramos, Tulsa (Dodgers)

High-A (Midwest): Luis Lara, Wisconsin (Brewers)

High-A (Northwest): Cole Carrigg, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Cole Gabrielson, Hudson Valley (Yankees)

Low-A (California): Ryan Lasko, Stockton (Athletics)

Low-A (Carolina): Brenner Cox, Fredericksburg (Nationals)

Low-A (Florida State): Raylin Heredia, Clearwater (Phillies)

Most Exciting Player

Triple-A (International): James Wood, Rochester (Nationals)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Shay Whitcomb, Sugar Land (Astros)

Double-A (Eastern): Roman Anthony, Portland (Red Sox)

Double-A (Southern): Carson Williams, Montgomery (Rays)

Double-A (Texas): Emmanuel Rodriguez, Wichita (Twins)

High-A (Midwest): Max Clark, West Michigan (Tigers)

High-A (Northwest): Cole Carrigg, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Sebastian Walcott, Hickory (Rangers)

Low-A (California): Leodalis De Vries, Lake Elsinore (Padres)

Low-A (Carolina): Jaison Chourio, Lynchburg (Guardians)

Low-A (Florida State): Aidan Miller, Clearwater (Phillies)

Best Manager Prospect

Triple-A (International): Chad Tracy, Worcester (Red Sox)

Triple-A (Pacific Coast): Travis Barbary, Okla. City (Dodgers)

Double-A (Eastern): Chad Epperson, Portland (Red Sox)

Double-A (Southern): Sergio Santos, Birmingham (White Sox)

Double-A (Texas): Carlos Cardoza, Frisco (Rangers)

High-A (Midwest): Victor Estevez, Wisconsin (Brewers)

High-A (Northwest): Robinson Cancel, Spokane (Rockies)

High-A (South Atlantic): Greg Brodzinski, Jersey Shore (Phillies)

Low-A (California): Zach Vincej, Modesto (Mariners)

Low-A (Carolina): Nick Stanley, Carolina (Brewers)

Low-A (Florida State): Jose Mayorga, Dunedin (Blue Jays)