10 Low-A Prospects Ready To Rise Up Rankings In 2025

The most interesting minor league level this time of year is Low-A, as it’s where we’re getting our first looks at many recent draftees and international signings.

While samples are still small, Ben Badler has highlighted 10 prospects from the Low-A level that could be in for breakout seasons. Highlights include:

• The next best Red Sox prospect after the “Big Three” graduate

• An absolutely stacked Carolina Mudcats lineup

• A sleeper Mets prospect who’s been barreling line drives all spring

PROJECTING THE BRACKET

Updated Field Of 64 Projections (April 16)

Baseball America’s latest projected Field of 64 has dropped, and it continues the recent dominance of the toughest baseball conference in the country.

The updated NCAA Tournament bracket features a whopping 12 bids for the SEC, followed by 10 for the ACC. Other notable leagues include the Big 12 (6), Big Ten (5) and Sun Belt (3).

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SCOUTING FSU’S STAR SHORTSTOP

Could Alex Lodise’s Career Year Make Him A First-Round Draft Pick?

Alex Lodise has been one of the most prominent college risers in this year’s MLB Draft cycle.

The Florida State shortstop was recently named Baseball America’s midseason National Player of the Year, he showed up in our 2.0 mock draft and he’s been a key reason as to why Florida State is currently ranked inside the top 10.

Now, Peter Flaherty is taking a closer look at Lodise’s scouting profile to see what’s gone into his breakout 2025 campaign.

Want to talk even more draft coverage? Baseball America’s Carlos Collazo is fielding questions for an MLB Draft chat set for today at 2 p.m. ET.

EARLY RETURNS ON VELO DATA

Triple-A Pitchers With The Largest Velocity Jumps & Declines

At the start of each season, one thing is on everyone’s mind when it comes to pitchers these days: Who’s throwing it faster and who’s lost a tick or two?

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a rundown of Triple-A pitchers who’ve seen velocity jumps and declines through the first few weeks of the season. Highlights include:

• A top 25 Nationals RHP who’s now healthy and added 3 mph

• A pair of high-profile Top 100 names who are throwing even harder

• A top 10 Mariners RHP who’s lost a couple ticks after gaining last year

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🐟 Marlins catcher Joe Mack has officially cracked the Top 100 Prospects list.

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🎙️ This week’s Prospect Podcast discusses the most-watchable MiLB teams.

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