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Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (October 2024)

Walker Jenkins - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects

Eric Cross provides his updated top 100 dynasty prospect rankings for fantasy baseball (October updated). These are the top MLB prospects to target in dynasty leagues for 2025 and beyond.

Well, the 2024 season is in the rearview mirror, and we are now turning our attention to 2025. Sure, it's only the first day of October when this article is being published, but as dynasty managers know, there's never a bad time to improve your roster for the future. At this point in the year, keeper decisions are the primary focus and many leagues still allow trading as teams try to rework their rosters and overall keeper groups.

These rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 leagues (AVG) and consider many factors, including performance to date, scouting grades, future projection, and video and data analysis. Or, as I like to call it... "PPP," which stands for profile, performance, and projection.

While these rankings are more slanted towards long-term fantasy value, proximity and short-term value do play a part in where a prospect lands in my rankings. If you want to see the full Top 500, then head on over to my Patreon!

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Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects

Prospect notes and analysis can be found in the rankings table below.

Prospect Eligibility: Less than 130 MLB AB or 50 IP (I'm ignoring service time)
Rankings Updated: October 1, 2024

Rank Player Position Team Age ETA Prev
1 Walker Jenkins OF MIN 19.59 2026 5
2 Jasson Dominguez OF NYY 21.63 Debuted 3
3 Roman Anthony OF BOS 20.36 2025 9
4 Coby Mayo 3B BAL 22.79 Debuted 4
5 Kristian Campbell 2B/OF BOS 22.24 2025 33
6 Emmanuel Rodriguez OF MIN 21.57 2025 7
7 Samuel Basallo C/1B BAL 20.11 2025 10
8 Matt Shaw 2B/3B CHC 22.88 2025 15
9 Dylan Crews OF WAS 22.25 Debuted 19
10 Charlie Condon 3B/OF COL 21.45 2026 6
11 Travis Bazzana 2B CLE 22.08 2026 8
12 Jordan Lawlar SS ARI 22.19 Debuted 12
13 Leodalis De Vries SS SDP 17.93 2027 16
14 Sebastian Walcott SS TEX 18.53 2026 29
15 Chase DeLauter OF CLE 22.96 2025 11
16 Max Clark OF DET 19.76 2026 17
17 Jackson Jobe P DET 22.15 2025 13
18 Bryce Eldridge 1B SFG 19.92 2026 43
19 Andrew Painter P PHI 21.46 2025 22
20 JJ Wetherholt SS STL 22.04 2025 23
21 Lazaro Montes OF SEA 19.92 2025 21
22 Noah Schultz P CHW 21.14 2025 24
23 Carson Williams SS TBR 21.25 2025 20
24 Colt Emerson SS SEA 19.18 2025 18
25 Felnin Celesten SS SEA 19.02 2026 28
26 Robert Calaz OF COL 18.83 2027 25
27 Brayden Taylor SS/3B TBR 22.34 2025 26
28 Nick Kurtz 1B OAK 21.54 2025 35
29 Xavier Isaac 1B TBR 20.77 2025 14
30 Bubba Chandler P PIT 22.03 2025 51
31 Heston Kjerstad OF BAL 25.62 Debuted 27
32 Joendry Vargas SS LAD 18.87 2026 32
33 Konnor Griffin SS/OF PIT 18.42 2027 37
34 Emil Morales SS LAD 18.02 2027 40
35 Aidan Miller SS PHI 20.29 2026 42
36 Braden Montgomery OF BOS 21.42 2026 41
37 Michael Arroyo 2B SEA 19.89 2025 46
38 Travis Sykora P WAS 20.40 2026 76
39 Marcelo Mayer SS BOS 21.78 2025 31
40 Jac Caglianone 1B KCR 21.63 2026 39
41 Agustin Ramirez C/1B MIA 23.04 2025 30
42 Aidan Smith OF TBR 20.17 2026 99
43 Dalton Rushing C/OF LAD 23.59 2025 83
44 Owen Caissie OF CHC 22.21 2025 38
45 Zebby Matthews P MIN 24.34 Debuted 45
46 Josue De Paula OF LAD 19.33 2026 47
47 Cole Carrigg OF COL 22.38 2025 72
48 Kumar Rocker P TEX 24.84 Debuted 203
49 Colby Thomas OF OAK 23.66 2025 61
50 Kevin McGonigle 2B/SS DET 20.10 2026 53
51 Quinn Mathews P STL 23.97 2025 70
52 Luke Keaschall 2B MIN 22.13 2025 59
53 Jace Jung 2B/3B DET 23.97 Debuted 34
54 Adael Amador 2B COL 21.45 2025 62
55 Alejandro Rosario P TEX 22.72 2025 121
56 Jett Williams SS NYM 20.89 2025 63
57 Kevin Alcantara OF CHC 22.20 2025 64
58 Jonny Farmelo OF SEA 19.79 2026 97
59 Tink Hence P STL 22.13 2025 73
60 Jesus Made 3B/SS MIL 17.38 2027 154
61 Chase Burns P CIN 21.69 2026 58
62 Kyle Teel C BOS 22.60 2025 60
63 Cade Horton P CHC 23.09 2025 48
64 Franklin Arias SS BOS 18.85 2027 49
65 Moises Ballesteros C/1B CHC 20.85 2025 74
66 Braylin Morel OF TEX 18.68 2026 54
67 Brailer Guerrero OF TBR 18.25 2026 68
68 Yoeilin Cespedes 2B/SS BOS 19.04 2026 55
69 Rhett Lowder P CIN 22.55 Debuted 96
70 Ralphy Velazquez 1B CLE 19.32 2026 75
71 Chase Dollander P COL 22.91 2025 80
72 Ronny Mauricio 2B/SS NYM 23.47 Debuted 77
73 Brandon Sproat P NYM 24.02 2025 56
74 Tyler Locklear 1B SEA 23.83 Debuted 57
75 Thomas White P MIA 19.98 2026 102
76 Brady House 3B WAS 21.31 2025 79
77 Tyler Black 1B MIL 24.16 Debuted 67
78 Jaison Chourio OF CLE 19.35 2025 82
79 Brock WIlken 3B MIL 22.27 2025 50
80 Luis Baez OF HOU 20.70 2026 81
81 Deyvison De Los Santos 3B/1B MIA 21.26 2025 90
82 Christian Moore 2B LAA 21.93 2025 65
83 Santiago Suarez P TBR 19.70 2026 91
84 Cole Young 2B/SS SEA 21.16 2025 78
85 Theodore Gillen 2B/SS/OF TBR 19.04 2027 92
86 Dylan Beavers OF BAL 23.12 2025 84
87 Bryce Rainer SS/OF DET 19.23 2027 95
88 Harry Ford C SEA 21.59 2025 71
89 Shay Whitcomb 2B/3B/SS HOU 25.99 Debuted 94
90 Hagen Smith P CHW 21.10 2026 101
91 Spencer Jones OF NYY 23.36 2025 106
92 Jacob Misiorowski P MIL 22.48 2025 88
93 Trey Sweeney SS DET 24.42 Debuted 104
94 Cam Collier 3B CIN 19.84 2025 125
95 Caden Dana P LAA 20.77 Debuted 103
96 James Triantos 2B CHC 21.65 2025 105
97 Hurston Waldrep P ATL 22.57 Debuted 85
98 Drew Gilbert OF NYM 23.99 2025 107
99 Thomas Harrington P PIT 23.20 2025 115
100 Cooper Pratt SS MIL 20.10 2026 124

 

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings Notes

Walker Jenkins (OF - MIN)

With all the big names graduating over the last few months, there's been a bit of a shakeup at the top, with Walker Jenkins taking over the No. 1 spot in my rankings.

You could go several different ways at the top, but Jenkins got the nod for me due to his already impressive blend of contact, approach, and speed, with plenty of additional power projection waiting to be unlocked. When it comes to upside and ceiling, there may be two or three prospects in baseball on the same level as Jenkins.

With that said, my one area of concern is durability as Jenkins has already dealt with injuries over the last two years. If he can stay healthy, the upside is here to be an early-round fantasy asset.

Kristian Campbell (2B/OF - BOS)

You might be surprised to see Kristian Campbell in the No. 5 spot, but he's 100% deserving of a lofty ranking like this. Campbell was considered a hit and speed over power prospect entering 2024, but he made notable strides in the power department, including a 46.2% hard-hit rate in Triple-A to end the season. All while not sacrificing any of his contact or approach skills.

Overall, Campbell finished with a .330/.439/.558 slash line in 115 games, along with 32 doubles, 20 home runs, and 24 steals. His blend of contact, approach, power, speed, and proximity is why he's a top-5 fantasy prospect for me right now.

Aidan Smith (OF - TBR)

Another big riser in my final 2024 rankings was Aidan Smith who has been consistently rising all season. Smith finished with 33 doubles, 11 home runs, and 41 steals in 97 games between Seattle and Tampa Bay along with a .288/.401/.473 slash line.

Similarly to Campbell last season, Smith is a prospect who leads with his hit tool and speed with additional power projection waiting to be unlocked. If he can take a step forward in the power department next season and turn more of those doubles into home runs, Smith has a shot at rising to top-10 prospect status.

Alejandro Rosario (SP - TEX)

The Texas Rangers had a banner year with their pitching prospects, and Alejandro Rosario was at the forefront of it all with an absolutely dominant season. In 88.1 innings between Low-A and High-A, Rosario posted a 2.24 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 3.7% walk rate, and a 36.9% strikeout rate. His 33.2% K-BB rate ranked first for all pitching prospects with at least 80 innings pitched.

With Rosario, there's a strong case for him to be valued as a top-5 pitching prospect at this point. Looking past the dominant stats, Rosario features three above-average to plus pitches with plus command and control as well.

Rosario has the upside of a No. 2 starter with one of the highest floors for any pitching prospect right now. He's a no-doubt top-10 pitching prospect, but I don't believe his perceived value is at his top-10 levels yet.

Jesus Made (SS/3B - MIL)

Out of all the rookie ball standouts this season, you could argue that Jesus Made is the one that improved his stock the most. In 51 Dominican Summer League games, Made slashed .331/.458/.554 with 21 extra-base hits, six home runs, and 28 steals with more walks (39) than strikeouts (28).

Made is more than just a sexy set of numbers, though. The profile is sexy as well, with Made already showing an advanced approach and feeling for the barrel, along with truly impressive power for his age.

It remains to be seen how much speed he'll maintain as he matures and where he'll wind up on the diamond (I'll say third base), but Made's trajectory is soaring right now, and he could be a Top-25 overall prospect in short order.

If you enjoyed these rankings and want to see the full Top 500 along with additional rankings, analysis, and more, check out Eric's Toolshed Fantasy Patreon.



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