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

Explore the careers of MLB's premier prospects from the past decade, their impact on the game, and their journey from promising talents to seasoned professionals.

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.

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