Uncovering AFL Prospect Gems

Plus: Latest fall ball intel, under-the-radar portal hauls, draft deep dives & more

October 31, 2025

6 AFL Prospects Flying Under The Radar

For every top prospect in the Arizona Fall League, there are plenty of lesser-known players simply trying to make a name for themselves and one day earn a 40-man roster spot.

While they don’t draw as much attention, a number of these under-the-radar prospects have shown they can hang with the game’s elite, turning the AFL into a proving ground where reputations are built and futures take shape.

With that in mind, Jesús Cano has highlighted six such players turning heads in the AFL this fall.

Speaking of AFL gems, Jesús also profiled Parks Harber, the Giants third baseman whose combination of strong underlying metrics and work ethic has him drawing scouts attention in the desert.

COLLEGE FALL BALL

Fall Ball Intel: Jackson Flora Gearing Up For Big Draft Year & More

Baseball America college writer Jacob Rudner is back with more key fall ball storylines from around the country. Highlights include:

  • UCSB’s ace expanding his arsenal

  • Southern Miss gearing up for another tournament run

  • Can Little Rock do it again in 2026?

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TRANSFER PORTAL STANDOUTS

10 Strong Mid-Major Transfer Portal Classes

Baseball America continues its look at the transfer portal’s impact across college baseball by spotlighting some mid-major programs that put together particularly strong offseasons and could be positioned for NCAA Tournament contention in 2026.

Want even more portal coverage? Here’s everything to know:

DRAFT NAMES TO KNOW

7 Intriguing Draft Prospects To Keep An Eye On In 2026

Following our latest ranking of the Top 100 MLB Draft prospects for next year, we’re back with an in-depth look at seven 2026 prospects who’ve piqued our interest.

It’s a bit of a smorgasbord in that each player fits into their own respective bucket while also being intriguing, under-the-radar names—only one cracked our latest big board update—to follow closely throughout the draft cycle.

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📈 ICYMI: Here are the risers & fallers on our latest 2026 draft big board.

🤔 J.J. Cooper looked at prospects who could be the next Trey Yesavage.

⚾️ Tennessee is hiring Florida interim head coach Chuck Jeroloman.

🎙️New episodes of Future Projection and the BA Fantasy Podcast are out.

📖 Don’t forget to preorder your 2026 Prospect Handbook and our upcoming NL Top 10s magazine issue.

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