Tampa Bay Rays’ 2025 Prospects: Baseball Prospectus Ranks Best Farm System in MLB
- The 2025 list does not include SS Adrian Santana, who was ranked No.
Top Rays Prospects for 2025
Baseball Prospectus recently ranked the Tampa Bay Rays as having the best prospect system in baseball for 2025. This is a significant improvement compared to 2024 when they described the system as “shallower.” The boost in prospects results from trades that brought in valuable players.
Top Ten Prospects
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Carson Williams, SS
- Rating: 70
- Description: Expected to be an All-Star shortstop.
- Drafted: 2021, first round.
- ETA: 2025
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Brody Hopkins, RHP
- Rating: 55
- Description: Compared to Kumar Rocker.
- Acquired: From Randy Arozarena trade.
- ETA: Late 2026/Early 2027
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Jackson Baumeister, RHP
- Rating: 55
- Description: Has four quality offspeed pitches.
- Acquired: From Zach Eflin trade.
- ETA: Late 2025
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Xavier Isaac, 1B
- Rating: 55
- Description: Could be a first-division first baseman if he improves contact rates.
- Drafted: 2022, first round.
- ETA: 2026
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Dominic Keegan, C
- Rating: 55
- Description: Strong batter, can also play DH/COF.
- Drafted: 2022, fourth round.
- ETA: Late 2025/Early 2026
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Brayden Taylor, 3B
- Rating: 55
- Description: Expected to give solid production similar to Brandon Lowe.
- Drafted: 2023, first round.
- ETA: 2026
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Theo Gillen, SS/OF
- Rating: 55
- Description: Offers premium defense, good contact skills, and developing power.
- Drafted: 2024, first round.
- ETA: 2028/2029
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Trevor Harrison, RHP
- Rating: 55
- Description: Generates tough swings even when his velocity drops.
- Drafted: 2023, fifth round.
- ETA: 2027
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Ty Johnson, RHP
- Rating: 55
- Description: Improves as a strike-thrower, now a Top-101 quality arm.
- Acquired: From Isaac Paredes trade.
- ETA: 2026
- Jose Urbina, RHP
- Rating: 55
- Description: Quickly moved through ranks with polish and potential.
- Signed: 2023 as an international free agent.
- ETA: Late 2027/2028
Other Notable Prospects
- Chandler Simpson, OF (Double-A Montgomery)
- Yoniel Curet, RHP (Double-A Montgomery)
- Aidan Smith, OF (Low-A Charleston)
- Tre’ Morgan, 1B/OF (Double-A Montgomery)
- Gary Gill Hill, RHP (Low-A Charleston)
- Santiago Suarez, RHP (Low-A Charleston)
- Cooper Kinney, IF (High-A Bowling Green)
- Brailer Guerrero, OF (FCL Rays)
- Ian Seymour, RHP (Triple-A Durham)
- Émilien Pitre, 2B (Low-A Charleston)
- Colton Ledbetter, OF (High-A Bowling Green)
- Dylan Lesko, RHP (High-A Bowling Green)
- Owen Wild, RHP (High-A Bowling Green)
- Mason Montgomery, LHP (Tampa Bay Rays)
- Matthew Etzel, OF (Double-A Montgomery)
Notable Changes
The 2025 list does not include SS Adrian Santana, who was ranked No. 6 in 2024. RHP Santiago Suarez dropped from 7th to 16th. OF Colton Ledbetter fell from 8th to 21st, and LHP Mason Montgomery dropped from 10th to 24th in the rankings.