Family Tandems Who Ranked As Top 100 Prospects
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Guardians outfielder Jaison Chourio joins older brother Jackson Chourio on the May update of the Top 100 Prospects.
Jackson is the Brewers’ everyday center fielder and is a few weeks away from graduating from prospect status. But until then, he and Jaison can say they are the rare siblings to rank as Top 100 Prospects at the same time.
We found two other examples of brother tandems ranking on the same Top 100 Prospects list. The exercise stretches back to 1990.
2024 Top 100 Prospects
Baseball America ranks the Top 100 prospects in baseball.
In 1996 and 1997, both Vladimir and Wilton Guerrero ranked as Top 100 Prospects. In 2016, Kyle and Bradley Zimmer both made the list.
In total we found 15 brother combinations who ranked as Top 100 Prospects at some point in their careers. Brothers are presented in alphabetical order, with the oldest listed first. For each player, his total number of Top 100 appearances is listed, along with his peak ranking.
Brothers Who Were Top 100 Prospects
Arcia
Oswaldo Arcia, OF, Twins | 1x | Peak: #41 in 2013
Orlando Arcia, SS, Brewers | 2x | Peak: #8 in 2016
The Venezuelan brothers are a study in contrasts. Oswaldo was a bruising corner outfielder who played part time in four MLB seasons, while Orlando is the sure-handed regular shortstop for the Braves.
Boone
Bret Boone, 2B, Mariners | 2x | Peak: #97 in 1993
Aaron Boone, 3B, Reds | 1x | Peak: #81 in 1997
The Boone brothers are members of a three-generation baseball family that includes father Bob and grandfather Ray. Bret delivered huge power at the keystone (252 home runs), won four Gold Gloves and finished third in the American League MVP race in 2001. Aaron spent a dozen seasons in MLB, made an all-star team and struck the walk-off home run that won the 2003 ALCS for the Yankees. Now manager of the Yankees, he guided New York to postseason appearances in his first five seasons at the helm.
Chourio
Jackson Chourio, OF, Brewers | 2x | Peak: #2 in 2024
Jaison Chourio, OF, Guardians | 1x | Peak: #100 on May update
Jackson is playing every day in MLB as a 20-year-old, and now 18-year-old Jaison is emerging as a top prospect at Low-A Lynchburg
Drew
JD Drew, OF, Cardinals | 1x | Peak: #1 in 1999
Tim Drew, RHP, Guardians | 1x | Peak: #91 in 2000
Stephen Drew, SS, D-backs | 1x | Peak: #5 in 2006
In 1997, JD and Tim were the first brothers ever drafted in the same first round. JD didn’t sign with the Phillies, and Tim bounced around as a journeyman who logged 84.2 big league innings. JD and Stephen each won World Series rings with the Red Sox, the former in 2007 and the latter in 2013.
Gordon
Dee Strange-Gordon, SS, Dodgers | 2x | Peak: #26 in 2011
Nick Gordon, SS, Twins | 4x | Peak: #53 in 2016
Tom Gordon was a righthander who pitched for 21 seasons in MLB. His sons are both lefthanded-hitting middle infielders who fanned out to the outfield to add versatility. Dee stole 336 bags in MLB and led the National League in steals three times.
Guerrero
Vladimir Guerrero, OF, Expos | 3x | Peak: #2 in 1997
Wilton Guerrero, 2B, Dodgers | 2x | Peak: #49 in 1997
The Guerreros were teammates for the 1999, 2000 and 2002 Expos. Vladimir was one of the toolsiest players of his time, a strong-armed right fielder who won an MVP, made nine all-star teams and was enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Wilton was a switch-hitting utility player who today is a prominent trainer in the Dominican Republic.
Jung
Josh Jung, 3B, Rangers | 4x | Peak: #26 in 2022
Jace Jung, 2B, Tigers | 1x | Peak: #81 in 2024
Josh was rookie third baseman for the 2023 World Series-champion Rangers, while Jace is an aspiring big leaguer currently at Triple-A Toledo. Both were first-round picks out of Texas Tech.
LaRoche
Adam LaRoche, 1B, Braves | 1x | Peak: #73 in 2004
Andy LaRoche, 3B, Dodgers | 4x | Peak: #19 in 2006 and 2007
Adam and Andy are sons of former big league lefthander Dave LaRoche. Adam hit 25 or more homers in six of his 12 big league seasons, twice topping 30, and was an above-average first base bat. Andy was more touted as a prospect but never really launched in MLB, spending only one season as a regular. They were Pirates teammates for part of the 2009 season.
Lowe
Nathaniel Lowe, 1B, Rays | 1x | Peak: #97 in 2019
Josh Lowe, OF, Rays | 1x | Peak: #44 in 2022
The Rays drafted both Lowes in 2016, Josh in the first round out of high school and Nathaniel out of Mississippi State in the 13th round. The latter was the Gold Glove first baseman for the 2023 World Series-champion Rangers. Josh enjoyed a breakout 2023 season as the Rays’ right fielder but got a delayed start to 2024 because of injury.
Naylor
Josh Naylor, 1B, Padres | 1x | Peak: #99 in 2019
Bo Naylor, C, Guardians | 1x | Peak: #68 in 2023
The Naylors were both first-round picks out of the same Toronto-area high school. Today, Josh anchors the Guardians’ lineup, while 24-year-old catcher Bo is learning the ropes in MLB. Their younger brother Myles was the final pick in the supplemental first round last year by the Athletics.
Nix
Laynce Nix, OF, Rangers | 1x | Peak: #85 in 2003
Jayson Nix, 2B, Rockies | 1x | Peak: #94 in 2004
The Nix brothers spent a combined 18 seasons in MLB as part-time players. Laynce was a lefthanded-hitting outfielder who played center early in his career for the Rangers and Brewers, while Jayson was more of a utility infielder who played for eight teams.
Upton
BJ Upton, SS, Rays | 2x | Peak: #2 in 2004
Justin Upton, OF, D-backs | 2x | Peak: #2 in 2006
BJ was drafted second overall in 2002 and Justin first overall three years later, making them the highest-drafted brother duo in history. Each had long tenures as productive MLB players. BJ made his mark as a strong defensive center fielder who topped 20 homers four times and stole 300 career bases. Justin ran well early in his career but developed into was a prototype corner slugger who mashed 325 home runs.
Weaver
Jeff Weaver, RHP, Tigers | 1x | Peak: #51 in 1999
Jered Weaver, RHP, Angels | 1x | Peak: #57 in 2006
Ramon and Pedro Martinez are the most prolific pitching brothers of the Baseball America era, but the Top 100 did not exist when Ramon was a prospect. That makes the Weavers, both first-round picks, the top sibling pitching prospects. Both had lengthy MLB careers as durable starting pitchers. Jeff shined in the 2006 postseason for the improbable-champion Cardinals in an otherwise workmanlike career. Jered thoroughly dominated at Long Beach State and made quick work of the minor leagues. He was the ace of a number of strong Angels teams and was one of the best overall pitchers in the American League at his peak, finishing top five in Cy Young Award voting in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Young
Dmitri Young, 1B, Cardinals | 4x | Peak: #12 in 1993
Delmon Young, OF, Rays | 4x | Peak: #1 in 2006
After being drafted No. 1 overall in 2003, Delmon entered the Top 100 Prospects at No. 3 in 2004 and held a top-three spot for four years. He had a few solid MLB seasons but never lived up to expectations. By his mid 20s he had already been reduced to a platoon player. Older brother Dmitri, the fourth overall pick in 1991, had the better career, with two all-star nods and 171 career home runs.
Zimmer
Kyle Zimmer, RHP, Royals | 4x | Peak: #23 in 2014
Bradley Zimmer, OF, Guardians | 2x | Peak: #31 in 2016
Both Zimmers were first-round picks out of the University of San Francisco, two years apart. But neither gained much of a foothold in the majors. Because of a series of arm injuries, Kyle held onto his prospect status long enough for he and Bradley to both appear on the 2016 Top 100.
Relatives Who Were Top 100 Prospects
Acuña/Escobar
Kelvim Escobar, RHP, Blue Jays | 1x | Peak: #67 in 1997
Alcides Escobar, SS, Brewers | 2x | Peak: #12 in 2010
Edwin Escobar, LHP, Giants | 1x | Peak: #56 in 2014
Ronald Acuña Jr., OF, Braves | 2x | Peak: #1 in 2018
Acuña is the most prominent member of the incredible baseball family from La Sabana, Venezuela. He is cousins with the Escobar family that has produced a trio of Top 100 Prospects in Kelvim, Alcides and Edwin. Ronald is also the older brother of Mets prospect Luisangel, who has ranked top 100 on various in-season updates.
The Acuñas are also cousins with the Garcias, the most prominent family member being current Royals third baseman Maikel.
Aybar/Franco
Erick Aybar, SS, Angels | 3x | Peak: #39 in 2005
Wander Franco, SS, Rays | 4x | Peak: #1 in 2020 and 2021
Franco grew up with his uncle Erick Aybar in Bani, Dominican Republic. Aybar’s brother Willy also played in MLB but never ranked as a Top 100 Prospect.
Fathers And Sons Who Were Top 100 Prospects
Cameron
Mike Cameron, OF, White Sox | 1x | Peak: #31 in 1997
Daz Cameron, OF, Astros | 1x | Peak: #74 in 2016
Crawford
Carl Crawford, OF, Rays | 2x | Peak: #59 in 2002
Justin Crawford, OF, Phillies | 1x | Peak: #63 in 2024
DeShields
Delino DeShields, 2B, Expos | 1x | Peak: #12 in 1990
Delino DeShields Jr., 2B, Astros | 1x | Peak: #99 in 2013
Guerrero
Vladimir Guerrero, OF, Expos | 3x | Peak: #2 in 1997
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 3B, Blue Jays | 3x | Peak: #1 in 2019
Jones
Andruw Jones, OF, Braves | 3x | Peak: #1 1996 and 1997
Druw Jones, OF, D-backs | 1x | Peak: #24 in 2023
Lombard
George Lombard, OF, Braves | 4x | Peak: #26 in 1999
George Lombard Jr., SS, Yankees | 1x | Peak: #99 on May update
Mondesi
Raul Mondesi, OF, Dodgers | 4x | Peak: #14 in 1991
Adalberto Mondesi, SS, Royals | 3x | Peak: #28 in 2015
