These 8 teams have the most Top 100 prospects on the new list

MLB Pipeline’s preseason Top 100 Prospects list has been unveiled, and out of the 29 clubs represented, the Seattle Mariners once again lead the pack.

Just like last January, the reigning AL West champs feature seven players in the Top 100. And it’s not just the same group.

The Mariners’ contingent has four holdovers -- Colt Emerson, Lazaro Montes, Michael Arroyo and Jonny Farmelo -- but also features three newcomers in Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan and Jurrangelo Cijntje. Harry Ford and Cole Young, who have been mainstays on the list since they were drafted in 2021 and '22, respectively, have now been traded (Ford) and graduated from prospect status (Young).

This year, there are eight teams with five or more prospects ranked in the Top 100: the Mariners, Guardians, Pirates, Marlins, Dodgers, Brewers, Cardinals and White Sox. In total, they contribute 43 players to the list.

While it shows strong organizational depth, the number of Top 100 prospects that a team has is far from the only factor that determines a farm system’s strength. Last season, the Red Sox only had four Top 100 prospects but had more “Prospect Points” than both the Mariners and Cubs, who had seven Top 100 prospects each. The Prospect Points system awards points based on each prospect’s ranking, with the No. 1 prospect valued at 100, down to one point for the No. 100 prospect.

Below are the eight teams that boast the most prospects on the newly minted list with their Prospect Points in parentheses.

7 – Seattle Mariners (365)

After selecting pitchers with their top pick in three consecutive Drafts (2018-20), the Mariners changed lanes from 2021-23 and selected high school bats in the first round. The move proved to be fruitful, producing Emerson (No. 9), who rose to Triple-A at 20 years old in 2025, and Farmelo (No. 78), a speedy outfielder with impressive raw power. The club shifted again in 2024 and returned to its bread and butter, drafting switch-pitcher Cijntje (No. 91) in the first round and right-hander Sloan (No. 33) in the second. They continued the trend last July, scooping Louisiana State left-hander Anderson (No. 21), who many viewed as the best player in the Draft. Internationally, Seattle’s 2022 class is its crown jewel. Montes (No. 43), the club’s top signee of that year, sports massive power and has moved quickly through the Minors, while Arroyo (No. 67) possesses offensive upside and surprising pop for a middle infielder.

6 – Cleveland Guardians (191)

Chase DeLauter (No. 46) made history last fall when he became just the sixth player ever to debut in the playoffs. The 24-year-old is expected to patrol the outfield at Progressive Field this upcoming season, and he could be joined by some fellow prospects. Travis Bazzana (No. 20), Angel Genao (No. 66), Parker Messick (No. 95) and Cooper Ingle (No. 99) are all projected to reach the bigs in 2026. Messick made his MLB debut last season, posting a 2.72 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over seven starts. Ralphy Velazquez (No. 89) rounds out Cleveland’s cohort of Top 100 prospects. The 2023 first-rounder has become a popular name this offseason after slashing .330/.405/.589 in a 28-game Double-A stint last summer.

5 – Pittsburgh Pirates (318)

On the surface, the Pirates need some offensive firepower. Down on the farm, they might already have the solution. Konnor Griffin (No. 1) impressed in his first pro season -- so much so, that it isn't completely out of the question that he wins Pittsburgh's Opening Day shortstop job. Alongside Griffin, flamethrowing right-hander Bubba Chandler (No. 11) and lefty Hunter Barco (No. 96) will have the chance to break camp in the bigs. In the lower levels, 19-year-olds Seth Hernandez (No. 29) and Edward Florentino (No. 50) complete a group that is packed with potential. Hernandez, drafted sixth overall in July, checks every box from a projection standpoint and could develop into a frontline starter.

5 – Miami Marlins (298)

Miami had just one player on the preseason Top 100 Prospects list in 2024. They’ve come a long way since then. Largely thanks to savvy trades and good drafting, the Marlins have bolstered their organizational depth over the past two seasons. Thomas White (No. 17) is the headliner for Miami. The 2023 No. 35 overall pick has dominated at every Minor League level and is now considered the No. 1 LHP prospect in baseball. Fellow lefty Robby Snelling (No. 39), acquired at the 2024 Trade Deadline, Owen Caissie (No. 42), the main prospect in the trade that sent Edward Cabrera to the Cubs on Jan. 7, and Joe Mack (No. 62) all look poised to call loanDepot park home at some point in 2026. Completing the list is 2025 first-rounder Aiva Arquette. The 6-foot-5, 220-pounder, who sports plus power at shortstop, could have 30-homer potential once he reaches The Show.

5 – Los Angeles Dodgers (281)

The Dodgers’ willingness to spend in free agency has been the story of the past few seasons, but their ability to recognize and develop talent might be their greatest strength. After seeing their top two prospects from last season graduate -- Roki Sasaki and Dalton Rushing -- the reigning World Series champs are back with a new crop of talent. Josue De Paula (No. 15) leads Los Angeles’ quartet of Top 100 outfielders. He is followed by Zyhir Hope (No. 27) -- acquired in exchange for Michael Busch -- Eduardo Quintero (No. 30) and Mike Sirota (No. 60) -- the return for Gavin Lux in January of 2025. Quintero, the youngest of the outfield group, was signed internationally as a catcher, but blossomed once he moved out from behind the plate. The Dodgers final Top 100 representative is shortstop Emil Morales (No. 92). Ranked as the 15th-best prospect in the 2024 class, he has combined for a .322/.423/.568 slash line with 28 homers over his first two pro seasons.

5 – Milwaukee Brewers (261)

A late addition to this list due to Wednesday’s trade that sent Freddy Peralta to the Mets, the Brewers system is rich with talent across all levels. Recent pickups Jett Williams (No. 51) and Brandon Sproat (No. 100) are ready to contribute at the big league level, while 18-year-old phenom Jesús Made (No. 3) and Luis Peña (No. 26) are rapidly rising through the system. Made continues to be one of the most exciting prospects in baseball with 60-grade hit, power and run tools as a switch-hitter. Cooper Pratt (No. 64) adds further shortstop depth just a step away from the bigs.

5 – St. Louis Cardinals (244)

St. Louis fans have seen multiple franchise cornerstones walk out the door over the past two months, but where its Major League team is lacking, its farm system is strong. JJ Wetherholt (No. 5) is primed to take over at shortstop with a strong bat and capable defense. Beyond Wetherholt, the system is loaded with talent. Liam Doyle (No. 34), the club’s 2025 first-rounder, features a plus-plus fastball and could become a frontline starter. Rainiel Rodriguez (No. 37) and Leonardo Bernal (No. 98) forecast a bright future at the catching position, while Joshua Baez (No. 87) has quieted his swing, propelling him to his best season since being drafted No. 54 overall in 2021.

5 – Chicago White Sox (214)

The youth movement is underway in the South Side. Former Top 100 prospect Colson Montgomery was recently named as one of MLB's Top 100 players by MLB Network, and there’s more where that came from. Sharing the same name, Braden Montgomery (No. 36), shined across three levels in 2025, reaching Double-A. Left-handers Noah Schultz (No. 49) and Hagen Smith (No. 72) are nearing the Majors and could bolster Chicago’s rotation sometime in 2026. In the lower levels, Caleb Bonemer (No. 61) and Billy Carlson (No. 73) are both recent draftees who provide exciting tools from the left side of the infield.

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Historical context
Since MLB Pipeline started ranking Top 50/100 prospects in 2004, the Rays (95), Dodgers (89), Pirates (78), Twins (74) and Padres (73) have had the most players ranked on preseason lists. The teams with the fewest ranked prospects over that time are the Angels (41), Giants (46), Astros (46), Athletics (48) and Nationals (50).