MLB Top Prospects: the top 150 prospects in MLB for 2019

This offseason has already seen multiple MLB top prospects lists, but you’re about to get a super-sized dose with 150 to read!

As MLB top prospects lists have been coming out recently, fans have had a chance to see where their favorite team lands on the spectrum of farm systems, at least on the very top end of prospects. Here at Call to the Pen, we go a bit deeper than the typical list, giving you 150 prospects.

The process

This list is put together by our resident minor league “guru”, Benjamin Chase, who has spent countless hours watching MiLB.tv, talking with scouts, and watching sourced video from scouts and other connections around the game in order to develop his rankings. These rankings are based on on-field value, not fantasy league value, so defense does matter.

Heavy consideration is given to those players who have established a fairly quality floor as well. That could mean a guy who looks to be a #3 starter without a lot of upside in AA could out-rank a pitcher with potential top-rotation ceiling in rookie ball.

Longer writeups for each player are in each team top 10 piece, and those will continue to come out through February before the overall system rankings hit on March 1!

Some numbers

A few numbers about the list:

Every team is represented on the list, however, 3 teams only have one representative on the list. Interestingly, all three teams with one representative made the playoffs in 2018.

As they have in many lists, the Braves, Padres, and Rays dominate this list with a combined 32 players. The Braves lead the charge with 12, but the Padres are right behind with 11 and certainly have the most in the “next up” list. Multiple teams are at 6-7 representatives on the list.

Without further adieu, let’s get into the list!