Spring Coaching is the right state of affairs for younger gamers to make good impressions on their MLB organizations. Particularly early on, prospects can stand out and doubtlessly expedite their timeline to succeed in the Majors.
With the assistance of every membership’s MLB.com beat author, right here is every group’s standout prospect throughout Spring Coaching.
All Spring Coaching numbers coming into Saturday’s video games
Blue Jays: OF Alan RodenRoden is already an on-base machine, however the Blue Jays’ high outfield prospect is working so as to add some energy to his sport, which looks like the ultimate piece of the puzzle right here. Up to now, so good, as Roden ripped a bases-loaded double in his first Spring Coaching sport and homered within the subsequent. He ought to proceed to get loads of appears, too, because the Blue Jays handle the spring workloads of veterans Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer. He’s not about to win a job out of camp, however Roden is placing himself in place to be one of the crucial fascinating gamers within the higher Minors of this technique with an actual probability to make an influence in some unspecified time in the future in 2024. — Keegan Matheson
Orioles: INF Coby MayoPlenty of proficient prospects are standing out in O’s camp, so there are fairly a number of choices right here. However we’ll go together with Mayo, MLB Pipeline’s No. 30 total prospect who has raked early in Grapefruit League motion. Over his first six video games, the 22-year-old went 5-for-12 with three doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored, reaching base in 9 of 16 plate appearances. Supervisor Brandon Hyde has additionally been impressed with Mayo’s improved protection at third base, the place he’s getting the vast majority of his work this spring. It’s unlikely that Mayo will break camp with the Orioles, however he might make his MLB debut someday in 2024. — Jake Rill
Rays: INF Junior CamineroAfter making his Main League debut in the course of the Rays’ postseason push final yr, Caminero appears prone to start this season in Triple-A. However MLB Pipeline’s No. 4 total prospect made a promise shortly after reporting to his first large league Spring Coaching, saying, “If I am going to Triple-A, I’m not gonna spend lots of time there.” The 20-year-old nonetheless has some work to do defensively, however there’s little doubt he can hit. He instantly started bashing balls round and out of Grapefruit League parks and homered to heart area in his second sport of the spring. — Adam Berry
Purple Sox: OF Roman AnthonyThe 19-year-old, ranked No. 24 in MLB Pipeline’s High 100, received a few stunning alternatives to begin in heart area within the first week of Grapefruit League motion. Anthony isn’t in large league camp, so he was known as over as a Minor League additional. He appeared comfy on the large diamond, drawing two walks in his first begin and belting a pair of singles in his second sport. Anthony appears mature past his years and the Purple Sox sit up for his subsequent look in camp. “He’s very disciplined,” stated Purple Sox supervisor Alex Cora. “He retains getting stronger.” — Ian Browne
Yankees: OF Spencer JonesWhen you hit a 470-foot residence run in your first swing in a Grapefruit League sport, individuals are going to note. That’s what is occurring with Jones, and the Yankees’ high prospect is taking the elevated consideration in stride. Lauded as a left-handed model of Aaron Choose on Draft day, the 6-foot-6 Jones affords extra than simply the light-tower energy that Anthony Volpe known as “jaw-dropping.” Supervisor Aaron Boone stated that Jones’ velocity on the basepaths and in heart area stands out, saying, “He’s a giant man, however he can fly.” — Bryan Hoch
Guardians: 1B Kyle ManzardoWhen your hitting coach compares you to Wade Boggs, you should be doing one thing proper. The Guardians are getting their first up-close take a look at Manzardo, who was acquired within the commerce that despatched Aaron Civale to Tampa Bay in July. After a profitable exhibiting within the Arizona Fall League, he arrived in camp able to show {that a} spot on the Opening Day roster must be his. In his first three Cactus League video games, Manzardo, ranked No. 59 in MLB Pipeline’s High 100, has gone 3-for-5 with a stroll. “He appears like Wade Boggs to me,” Guardians hitting coach Chris Valaika stated. “He’s been superior within the field.” — Mandy Bell
Royals: C Carter JensenThe Royals introduced the 20-year-old Jensen to his first large league camp for the expertise of being round veteran catchers and pitchers, but it surely’s additionally an opportunity to point out the teaching workers and evaluators what the group’s No. 7 prospect can do. They’ve been impressed with how Jensen has dealt with the every day schedule and his at-bats within the backfields and video games. He has a double and two walks thus far in 4 video games, after the work he put on this offseason on doing harm with pitches he might need missed final yr in Excessive-A Quad Cities. Jensen, a Kansas Metropolis native, isn’t about to win a job in camp, however he’s placing his title on the radar for the approaching years. — Anne Rogers
Tigers: IF Eddys LeonardLeonard was a relative unknown heading right into a prospect-heavy camp, having been acquired from the Dodgers for money ultimately summer season’s Commerce Deadline. The No. 30 prospect had a fame from his stretch run at Triple-A Toledo for high-energy play and an aggressive hitting type to match, and he has lived as much as the billing in Tigers camp whereas shifting all around the infield. His 5-for-12 begin included two hard-hit doubles and a 407-foot residence run he crushed to the highest of Joker Marchant Stadium’s left-field berm on March 1. He’s a protracted shot to make Detroit’s Opening Day roster, however he’s having the type of efficiency that leaves an impression for an in-season call-up. — Jason Beck
Twins: RHP Matt CanterinoAll eyes shall be on the 2 high 100 guys in camp — that’s Brooks Lee and Emmanuel Rodríguez — however maybe the most important first impression has come from Canterino, who returned from Tommy John surgical procedure with a powerful first look on the mound, touching 95 mph together with his fastball from a extremely unorthodox and limb-y windup, to go together with a changeup and depraved slider that made even All-Stars Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson look uncomfortable on the plate. He’s nonetheless received a lot to show, however he has dominated within the Minors when wholesome and will pitch himself into the MLB image quickly if he maintains well being. — Do-Hyoung Park
White Sox: RHP Jordan LeasureLeasure was additionally the selection for the shock candidate to interrupt camp with the group, and that thought course of hasn’t modified for the right-hander and No. 19 White Sox prospect, per MLB Pipeline. He’s thought of by many to be the nearer of the longer term and has fanned three over two scoreless innings in two appearances with one hit and one stroll. If Leasure doesn’t break camp with the group, he must be one of many first relievers known as upon from the Minors. Shortstop Colson Montgomery is without doubt one of the sport’s high prospects, ranked No. 9 total by Pipeline, so he’s additionally one to observe. Most significantly, Montgomery is wholesome this spring. — Scott Merkin
Angels: OF Nelson RadaRada is simply 18 years previous however is coming off a powerful season with Single-A Inland Empire the place he was 4 years youthful than the common competitors. He’s made essentially the most of his first three video games of the spring, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases. He’s coming off an age-17 season that noticed him hit .276/.396/.346 with two homers, 13 doubles, six triples, 48 RBIs and 55 stolen bases in 115 video games. He’s thought of the membership’s heart fielder of the longer term and stated he’s been studying from watching celebrity Mike Trout. — Rhett Bollinger
Astros: RHP Spencer ArrighettiArrighetti, the Astros’ top-ranked pitching prospect, was as sharp as he could possibly be in his Grapefruit League debut on Monday towards the Tigers in Lakeland. He threw two scoreless innings, permitting one hit and putting out three batters. Ranked because the group’s No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, Arrighetti threw 22 of his 32 pitches for strikes whereas mixing his four-seam fastball, slider and changeup. He averaged 92.7 mph together with his fastball. Arrighetti generated six whiffs on 17 swings. He has an out of doors shot to make the group out of camp, which is able to rely on the well being standing of a number of the group’s veteran arms. — Brian McTaggart
Athletics: RHP Joe BoyleAfter leaving a powerful impression throughout his first large league stint final September, Boyle has transferred that into spring. The 6-foot-7 righty has appeared dominant by way of his first two begins, permitting only one earned run with 5 strikeouts and no walks in 5 ⅓ innings whereas exhibiting off a newly added sweeper and electrical fastball that has reached as much as 101 mph. In a stacked battle for Oakland’s last rotation spot, Boyle seems to be the early chief in camp. — Martín Gallegos
Mariners: INF Cole YoungSeattle’s entrance workplace hinted that Younger was going to see a lot enjoying time in the course of the early Cactus League slate, but it surely’s been how he is dealt with the chance that is stood out. The Mariners’ No. 1 prospect by MLB Pipeline entered Sunday 4-for-10 with one homer, one double and only one strikeout in 5 video games. He is additionally made all of the performs defensively. The second does not seem too large for him, both, and it is grow to be clear that he is nearer to the Majors than his Draft day again in July 2022. — Daniel Kramer
Rangers: 2B Justin FoscueEvan Carter and Wyatt Langford have been the discuss of the city, however Foscue — the Rangers’ No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline — has impressed as he competes for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Although he has simply three hits and a stroll in six Cactus League video games, Foscue has continued to showcase his defensive versatility as he will get reps at first base, second base, third base and designated hitter. — Kennedi Landry
Braves: INF Nacho AlvarezAlvarez may not bodily appear like a center infielder, however he has confirmed his large body possesses ample mobility and adaptability. The Braves took him within the fifth spherical of the 2022 MLB Draft understanding he had nice offensive potential. — Mark Bowman
Marlins: 1B/OF Troy JohnstonJohnston, whom the Marlins did not defend forward of the Rule 5 Draft, has picked up the place he left off final season. After main all Minor Leaguers with 116 RBIs between Double-A and Triple-A, the 26-year-old has gone 4-for-9 with an RBI, two walks and no strikeouts in 5 Grapefruit League video games. Serving to Johnson have a greater probability at reaching MLB this season is his potential to play corner-outfield spots. — Christina De Nicola
Mets: OF Drew GilbertIt hasn’t been Gilbert’s bat that’s impressed Mets officers a lot as his glove. In his first Grapefruit League sport, Gilbert chased down a double off the wall and began an 8-4-5 double play to retire the runner at third. He’s dealt with each probability he’s had in heart area and, for good measure, Gilbert added a two-run single in Tuesday’s sport towards the Marlins. The Mets are excited by the kind of all-around participant that Gilbert — one of many two prospects they obtained for Justin Verlander final August — may be. — Anthony DiComo
Nationals: OF James WoodThe Nationals’ Spring Coaching roster is deep with a large number of prospects who could possibly be dubbed because the standout. Wooden, who’s ranked as No. 14 total and the Nats’ No. 2, will get the nod right here. He has slugged three residence runs in his first six video games, to a slash line of .500/.588/1.143. With athleticism and agility at 6-foot-6, Wooden additionally has two stolen bases and has been stable on protection. — Jessica Camerato
Phillies: RHP Mick AbelAbel had a powerful exhibiting in his Grapefruit League debut towards the Yankees on Feb. 25, putting out two in a scoreless inning. Abel is again to throwing the slider he threw in highschool, one which has tighter spin and extra vertical break, he stated. It ought to give him extra separation together with his curveball. The important thing for Abel this spring is pitching with conviction and never considering a lot about mechanics. If he does that, he thinks he ought to throw extra strikes. — Todd Zolecki
Brewers: 3B Brock WilkenWilken was the Brewers’ first-round Draft decide lower than a yr in the past, however he is been the group’s greatest hitter this spring. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound slugging nook infielder has performed in six Cactus League video games and been on base 9 instances in 11 plate appearances. Wilken is 5-for-7 with two doubles, three walks, a hit-by-pitch and 4 RBIs. The 21-year-old is constructing on a powerful begin to his professional profession in 2023, when he posted an .887 OPS throughout three Minor League ranges, reached Double-A in his first yr out of Wake Forest and was ranked Milwaukee’s No. 8 prospect by MLB Pipeline. — Adam McCalvy
Cardinals: CF Victor Scott IIScott II, the Minor Leagues co-leader in stolen bases final yr with 94 luggage, has opened eyes although he hasn’t had the best success on the plate but. He hit a 96.5 mph rocket again at Mets pitcher Josh Walker for a single within the opener for his solely hit. Nonetheless, in a sport final week towards the Nats, Scott left mouths agape with the hardest-hit ball (105.9 mph), the quickest dash velocity (30.2 toes per second) and the quickest throw (90.4 mph). He’s working every day with Cardinals legend and coach Willie McGee and he’s logging that data in a pocket book that’s by no means removed from his aspect. — John Denton
Cubs: OF Owen CaissieOne of the highest slugging prospects on Pipeline’s High 100 checklist, the 21-year-old Caissie had ripped off seven hits (three for additional bases) by way of his first 11 at-bats (plus an 1.805 OPS) in Cactus League play this spring. That included a homer in Friday’s sport towards the White Sox. Caissie, who had extra walks (three) than strikeouts (two) by way of his first six spring video games, is ranked No. 3 on the High 30 checklist for the Cubs and No. 47 on the High 100. Whereas the large lefty-swinging outfielder is just not anticipated to be within the Opening Day combine for Chicago, Caissie boasts the type of energy that would put him on the Main League radar quickly sufficient. — Jordan Bastian
Pirates: 2B Termarr JohnsonAfter lacking out on sport motion final Spring Coaching as a result of a hamstring damage early in camp, the Pirates’ 2022 first-round decide has made essentially the most of his first actual spring look and wowed on the dish. He homered twice towards the Blue Jays this week, turning into the primary teenager to try this in a spring sport since Carlos Correa in 2014. His teammates are taking discover of what he’s doing on the plate, too. “I couldn’t think about enjoying in a Main League Spring sport at 19,” Bryan Reynolds stated. “I used to be scared sufficient after I was nonetheless previous. It’s spectacular to see what [he’s] doing.” — Alex Stumpf
Reds: SS Edwin ArroyoRanked No. 67 total by MLB Pipeline, Arroyo already had the fame of being the most effective defensive shortstop in all the group. In a handful of spring video games, the 20-year-old has backed it up. In his first begin, towards the Angels on Feb. 25, he made a improbable diving cease to his left for an out. Arroyo, who is probably going set to open 2024 at Double-A Chattanooga, has additionally proven some abilities offensively and that he can put some keep on the ball corresponding to his double vs. the Dodgers on Thursday. — Mark Sheldon
D-backs: INF Blaze AlexanderAlexander doubled in his first spring at-bat and hasn’t appeared again since. He’s swinging the bat with authority and the most effective signal for him is that he’s utilizing an up-the-middle method lining the ball into each gaps. The D-backs would really like him to get some extra expertise on the Triple-A degree, however in addition they want a backup shortstop. If Alexander continues to hit in addition to play plus protection at third, quick and second, the membership might should rethink its plans. — Steve Gilbert
Dodgers: OF Andy PagesPages missed the vast majority of the 2023 season after present process surgical procedure to restore a torn labrum on his left shoulder. Regardless of main surgical procedure, Pages has come into camp absolutely wholesome and has impressed at each flip. Pages has appeared the half within the outfield, exhibiting off a powerful arm. However his actual power is contained in the batter’s field, and the Cuban outfielder has displayed what has made him a high prospect. Via 4 video games, Pages is 4-for-10 with three extra-base hits, together with a homer, posting a 1.500 OPS within the course of. — Juan Toribio
Giants: LHP Kyle HarrisonHarrison, who’s ranked San Francisco’s No. 1 prospect, continues to be working to refine his command of all his pitches, however he confirmed how dominant he may be in his spring debut towards the Rangers, putting out 4 over two scoreless innings. The Giants have Harrison penciled in to be their No. 2 starter this yr, in order that they’ll be relying on the 22-year-old rookie to work extra effectively and present that he can persistently pitch deep into video games this season. — Maria Guardado
Padres: IF/OF Jackson MerrillA lifelong shortstop, Merrill has made his transition to an outfield position look awfully straightforward (whereas nonetheless getting reps within the infield throughout exercises). The Padres have two vacancies of their beginning outfield, and if Merrill can show it on the plate, he’ll nearly definitely fill a type of spots. Merrill, San Diego’s No. 2 ranked prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 12 total, has solely performed 46 video games on the Double-A degree, so maybe he’ll want a bit extra Minor League seasoning. However he appears destined to influence the large league membership eventually. — AJ Cassavell
Rockies: OF Yanquiel FernandezThe No. 72 MLB Pipeline prospect, Fernandez, who turned 21 on New Yr’s Day, batted .300 with a house run in his first 5 Spring Coaching video games. Fernandez’s energy comes well-advertised, and he has opened some eyes together with his arm and his athletic potential within the outfield. The Rockies are feeding him constant Cactus League enjoying to assist him be taught to time up Main League fastballs and develop situational savvy. Fernandez touched Double-A final season. — Thomas Harding