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Who Will Be No. 1 In 2027?
Plus: Top 100 data darlings, prospects who could join the list, subscriber chat & more
Who Will Be The No. 1 Prospect In 2027?
Though our Top 100 Prospects list for 2026 has only just arrived, here at Baseball America, we’re already looking ahead to the future. And with our top three prospects for 2026 expected to graduate next season, it raises an interesting question: Who will be the No. 1 prospect heading into 2027?
To answer it, we surveyed the BA staff for predictions ranging from a couple of our favorite candidates to a few prospects further down the list with longer odds.
Miss any of our Top 100 coverage from Wednesday’s big reveal? Here are some stories you’ll want to get caught up on:
TOP 100 CANDIDATES
More Potential Top 100 Prospects To Know
Once the new Top 100 comes out, readers’ minds often turn to who might be the next to join. And while there are players who just missed the cut, there are also a number of interesting prospects from recent signing classes who could join this year, plus some some lesser-known names even further down our Top 30 ranks who could pop further down the line.
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TOP 100 DATA DARLINGS
Top 100 Prospects With Impressive Data
In addition to industry feedback, analytics play a crucial role in building out our preseason Top 100 list each year. By sourcing exclusive Statcast data, we’re able to ensure our rankings are as analytically informed as possible. Here’s a rundown of key facts and figures to know from this year’s Top 100:
STAFF PROSPECT RANKINGS
Baseball America Staff Reveal Their Rankings
Our annual preseason Top 100 Prospects list is a culmination of industry feedback, reporting and lots of healthy debate amongst the Baseball America staff. That last ingredient is a key one, because when it comes to ranking this many players, not everyone always agrees on how to best line up the top prospects in the sport.
With that in mind, we’re presenting a selection of personal Top 50 rankings so BA subscribers can see exactly how our staff approached making the list for 2026.
Subscriber Exclusive Top 100 Chat
Speaking of the BA staff, we’re hosting a special subscribers-only Top 100 chat throughout the day on Friday. Be sure to stop by and get your most pressing prospect questions answered.
BA PODCASTS
Get Caught Up On The Latest BA Podcasts
Looking for something to listen to this weekend? Baseball America has you covered with a rundown of new podcast episodes:
Future Projection: Breaking Down The Top 100
Draft Podcast: Drafting The Best HS Tools In The 2026 Class
Fantasy Podcast: Breaking Down Our 2026 Redraft Rankings
From Phenom To The Farm: Former Top 100 Prospect Gary Brown Joins
Want even more BA podcasts? sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Player FM to make sure you never miss an episode.
TRENDING NOW AT BASEBALL AMERICA
👀 ICYMI: We updated our ranking of every prospect traded this offseason following the Mackenzie Gore & Freddy Peralta deals.
📊 Carlos Collazo wrote about scouts’ reactions to MLB’s new data regulations.
⚾️ Jacob Rudner presented his All-Underrated college team for 2026.
🃏 Seth Mates wrote about changes we want to see in the baseball card world.
💰️ Nick Kurtz’s MLB Debut Patch card has sold for a huge dollar amount.
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