MLB's Elite: Analyzing the Top Prospects of the Last Decade

1. Gunnar Henderson, SS, Baltimore Orioles (2023)

• Current Team: Orioles
• Career WAR: 16.2
• Notable Achievements: Henderson showcased his prowess early, hitting .288 with 28 home runs in the first half of the 2024 season, earning an All-Star Game start and finishing fourth in the AL MVP race.

2. Ronald Acuña Jr., RF, Atlanta Braves (2018)

• Current Team: Braves
• Career WAR: 25.8
• Peak Performance: Acuña's remarkable 2023 season with 41 homers and 73 steals clinched the NL MVP, despite a challenging 2024 start and knee injury.

3. Corey Seager, SS, Texas Rangers (2016)

• Current Team: Rangers
• Career WAR: 36.8
• Impact Moments: Seager's crucial home run in the 2023 World Series and consistent performance underline his status as one of MLB's elite hitters.

4. Fernando Tatis Jr., RF, San Diego Padres (2019)

• Current Team: Padres
• Career WAR: 21.7
• Career Highlights: Tatis's dynamic play and power-hitting have faced challenges, including a PED suspension and injuries, yet his talent remains undeniable.

5. Adley Rutschman, C, Baltimore Orioles (2022)

• Current Team: Orioles
• Career WAR: 13.1
• Key Contributions: Rutschman has been pivotal in the Orioles' resurgence, highlighting his value as a top catcher despite a late-season slump in 2024.

6. Kris Bryant, 3B/OF, Colorado Rockies (2015)

• Current Team: Rockies
• Career WAR: 27.5
• Memorable Moments: Bryant's role in the Cubs' 2016 World Series victory and his MVP season are highlights of a career marred by injuries.

7. Byron Buxton, CF, Minnesota Twins (2014)

• Current Team: Twins
• Career WAR: 24.5
• Exceptional Talent: Buxton's electrifying speed and defense have made him a standout player, though injuries have limited his impact.

8. Jackson Holliday, 2B, Baltimore Orioles (2024)

• Current Team: Orioles
• Career WAR: 0.1
• Emerging Star: Despite a rocky start, Holliday's potential remains high, with signs of the talent that made him the top prospect in 2024.

9. Roki Sasaki, SP, Los Angeles Dodgers (2025)

• Current Team: Dodgers
• Major League Readiness: Sasaki's dominant performances in Japan and dynamic pitching arsenal make him a highly anticipated addition to MLB.

10. Andrew Benintendi, LF, Chicago White Sox (2017)

• Current Team: White Sox
• Career WAR: 15.3
• Career Highlights: Benintendi's early promise with the Red Sox has evolved into a solid, if unspectacular, MLB career.