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Top 35 Dominican Summer League Prospects
Plus: Bounceback candidates for every team, breakout freshmen & more
Top 35 Dominican Summer League Prospects
Looking back at our Dominican Summer League prospects ranking from a year ago, it reads like a who’s who of future Top 100 breakouts—Jesús Made, Luis Peña, Esteban Mejia, Edward Florentino and more.
So, who cracked the 2025 list as players ready to bust out next season?
Topped by Giants shortstop Josuar Gonzalez—who’s risen so quickly he’s already in the Top 100—this year’s list features gems from the most recent international signing period, players who looked rejuvenated in a second turn in the league and more than a few low-dollar signings whose talent well exceeds their signing bonuses.
Check out the complete list below to get a sneak peek at the next wave of DSL talent headed to full-season ball in 2026.
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BUY-LOW CANDIDATES FOR 2026
One Bounceback Prospect For Every Team In 2026
Baseball has a way of humbling every player, even the most talented prospects. Injuries, inconsistency and stalled development can turn a promising year into a frustrating one.
But the beauty of the game is that every season brings new opportunities.
For the second year in a row, we’re spotlighting players who are looking forward to brighter days next season after disappointing 2025 seasons. Our lists features one player from every organization who fell short of expectations this season but could make for an interesting rebound or buy-low candidate in 2026.
FRESHMEN TO WATCH
15 Incoming Freshmen Poised To Break Out
Each fall, the influx of freshmen reshapes college baseball’s landscape, and the 2026 season is no different.
This year’s incoming freshman class is stacked with players who turned down the draft for the chance to develop on campus, and many are talented enough to impact lineups and rotations right away. To identify the names most likely to break through, we spoke with coaches and scouts who’ve tracked these players throughout their prep careers and, for some, into summer ball.
RELOADING FOR 2026
Top 10 Newcomer College Classes For 2026
Speaking of college newcomers, Peter Flaherty has taken things one step further and compiled a list of the top 10 classes overall, featuring the best collections of incoming freshmen and transfers in the nation.
Led some of college ball’s heavy hitters, our ranking of reloading teams provides a great look at programs primed for postseason trips in 2026.
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