This story is the first in a series in which MLB Pipeline ranks the Top 10 MLB farm systems by position: Infielders | Outfielders (coming Tues.) | Pitchers (Wed.) | Catchers (Thur.)
The Brewers feature one of the top infields in the Majors, perhaps the best. It's one of the biggest reasons why they've posted the highest winning percentage in MLB this year.
Brice Turang does it all, heading toward a 20-20 season while contending for a Gold Glove at second base. First baseman Jake Bauers has nearly doubled his previous career high with 23 homers, and Andrew Vaughn has done plenty of damage when he subs in for Bauers. Joey Ortiz, David Hamilton and Cooper Pratt provide quality defense and enough offense on the left side
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Milwaukee already has plenty of options for an infield that's going to get a lot more crowded in the next couple of years. The Brewers boast the game's No. 1 prospect in shortstop Jesús Made, and he headlines the best collection of infield talent in any farm system.
Here's how we rated baseball's best farm systems in terms of infield prospects:
1. Milwaukee Brewers
Made (MLB No. 1), who's thriving in Double-A at age 19 and has 30-30 upside, is just one of three Brewers shortstops on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list, joined by Luis Peña (MLB No. 21) and Brady Ebel (MLB No. 98). Third baseman Andrew Fischer leads the Minors with 38 homers in his first full pro season, while first baseman and fellow Tennessee Volunteers product Blake Burke has 31 homers and 28 steals. Versatile Jett Williams and corner infielder Luke Adams are on call in Triple-A. The next wave? Rookie-level Dominican Summer League standouts Ricki Moneys and Diego Frontado and 2026 first-round Draft pick Trey Ebel (Brady's brother), all shortstops.
2. San Francisco Giants
Baseball's fastest-rising farm features three Top 100 infielders, all precocious international shortstops: Josuar Gonzalez (MLB No. 17), Luis Hernández (MLB No. 27) and Jhonny Level (MLB No. 47) -- and they all rank in the upper half of the list. Another shortstop, 2025 first-rounder Gavin Kilen, isn't far behind them. Corner infielder Parks Harber has posted a 150 wRC+ during the last two seasons (third-best in the Minors) and has outstanding under-the-hood data as well.
3. Washington Nationals
The Nationals' infield riches begin with shortstop and 2025 No. 1 overall Draft pick Eli Willits (MLB No. 4), who's providing more immediate impact than expected and performing well in High-A at age 18. After a rough 2025, shortstop Seaver King (MLB No. 71) is back to providing quality contact and has found an extra gear with his power. Washington also has two of the three best second-base prospects in the Minors in Devin Fitz-Gerald and 2026 first-rounder Chris Hacopian, whom some teams considered the best college hitter in the Draft. Fitz-Gerald and shortstop Ronny Cruz cracked the Top 100 list earlier in the season. First basemen Ethan Petry and Abimelec Ortiz both offer well above-average raw power.
4. Chicago White Sox
The White Sox used their first three 2026 Draft picks on infielders, spending a combined $16.1 million on No. 1 overall choice Roch Cholowsky (MLB No. 11), a well-rounded shortstop, and two bat-first prepsters, third baseman Cole Prosek and second baseman Landon Thome (son of Hall of Famer Jim). Cholowsky was the top defender in this year's Draft, while several scouts have described 2025 first-rounder Billy Carlson (MLB No. 62) as the best defensive high school shortstop they've ever evaluated. Caleb Bonemer (MLB No. 30) rates as the game's top third-base prospect after following up a Single-A Carolina League MVP award with 33 homers and counting while advancing to Double-A at age 20. Shortstop William Bergolla Jr., who has missed most of this season with leg injuries, is one of the top contact hitters in the Minors.
5. Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays have snagged a lot of premium infield talent in the last two Drafts. In July, they landed the top-rated prospect (Grady Emerson) with the No. 2 overall pick and also grabbed fellow shortstop Taj Marchand in the supplemental first round. The year before, they scooped up shortstops Daniel Pierce (first round) and Cooper Flemming (second) as well as first baseman Taitn Gray (third). Others to watch include first baseman Xavier Isaac and international shortstops Andreimi Antunez, Jadher Areinamo and Victor Valdez.
6. Colorado Rockies
The Rockies have used their last three first-rounders, all Top 10 overall selections, on first baseman Charlie Condon (MLB No. 58) and shortstops Ethan Holliday (MLB No. 25) and Tyler Bell (MLB No. 64). Roc Riggio generates more power than most second basemen. Shortstop Andy Perez and first baseman Tanner Thach have boosted their stock by performing well this summer.
7. Cleveland Guardians
Shortstop Angel Genao (MLB No. 29) quickly has provided a spark for the Guardians' lineup and top-rated first-base prospect Ralphy Velazquez (MLB No. 32) could do the same in the near future. Shortstop Dean Curley and third baseman Luke Hill both have rocketed to Double-A in their first full pro seasons.
8. Los Angeles Dodgers
While the Dodgers' No. 1-rated farm system stands out most in terms of outfielders, it also has several powerful infielders as well. Shortstop Emil Morales (MLB No. 24) has slammed 24 homers while reaching High-A at age 19. First baseman James Tibbs has gone deep 27 times in Triple-A and Chase Harlan has slugged .509 between two Class A levels in his age-19 season. Los Angeles' top pick in this year's Draft, supplemental first-rounder Bo Lowrance, is a third baseman who draws Freddie Freeman comparisons with his bat. Middle infielder Kellon Lindsey is one of the fastest players in the Minors.
9. Miami Marlins
The Marlins are overflowing with shortstops, including their last two first-rounders (Aiva Arquette, Jacob Lombard), slick-fielding Starlyn Caba and signees from the previous two international classes (Santiago Solarte, Luis Arana). Third baseman Brayden Taylor, acquired from the Rays in the Liam Hicks trade last month, can do a little of everything and play all over the infield.
10. Texas Rangers
Sidelined for much of the year following internal brace surgery, shortstop Sebastian Walcott (MLB No. 9) played his first full Double-A season at age 19 and comes with some of the best raw power and arm strength in the Minors. International shortstops Yolfran Castillo and Daniel Rodriguez display all-around skills and uncommon polish for teenagers. Projected third baseman Connor Comeau was one of the best hitters in the 2026 high school class, while third baseman Elian Rosario was one of the top power prospects on this year's international market. The Rangers have not one but two two-way prospects in shortstop/right-handers Seong-Jun Kim and Josh Owens.