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Keith Law highlights a batch of prospects who narrowly missed his 2026 Top 100, led by Dax Kilby and Dylan Beavers, with detailed notes on tools, positions, and development paths for others such as Slade Caldwell, JR Ritchie, Ching-Hsien Ko, Caden Scarborough and Ralphy Velazquez; the piece clarifies the list is not a ranking and lists ages as of July 1, 2026.
The Boston Red Sox selected power-hitting outfielder Braden Montgomery with the 12th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, a move considered a major steal as Montgomery was projected to go much higher. Analysts praise his potential, noting his strong arm and power, though he needs to improve his contact hitting. This continues a trend of successful draft picks for the Red Sox in recent years.
Keith Law releases his top 20 prospects for the Atlanta Braves, with Hurston Waldrep leading the list as the only Braves prospect in Law's top 100. Spencer Schwellenbach surprises by ranking second, while AJ Smith-Shawver drops to third due to struggles with command and consistency. Nacho Alvarez and Drake Baldwin rank fourth and sixth respectively, with positive evaluations on their skills. JR Ritchie, recovering from Tommy John surgery, lands at fifth, and Didier Fuentes is a surprise at tenth. Jhancarlos Lara and Sabin Ceballos also receive recognition in Law's rankings.
The latest preseason top-100 prospects list from Keith Law at The Athletic features five Chicago Cubs prospects, with some surprises in the rankings. Law's list includes Pete Crow-Armstrong, Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcántara, Cade Horton, and Michael Busch. Law's rankings differ from other lists, with some prospects ranked higher or lower than expected. He sees substantial development potential ahead for Alcántara and believes Horton's rapid development could make him a mid-rotation starter. Law's list also reflects his high regard for many NL Central prospects and the overall talent level in the division.
Keith Law is hosting a live Q&A session to answer questions about the recently concluded 2023 MLB Draft, providing insights on team performance, player expectations, fantasy team considerations, and addressing any concerns or criticisms.
Keith Law has released his final ranking of the top 100 prospects for the 2023 MLB Draft, with Dylan Crews maintaining the number one spot. Law describes Crews as the best prospect in this draft class, highlighting his hitting ability, potential for power, and improved speed. Crews has performed well for LSU, leading SEC hitters in average and OBP. Law also ranks other top prospects, including Jud Fabian, Andrew Painter, and Jordan Lawlar.
Keith Law's latest 2023 MLB Draft ranking reveals that this year's class is one of the strongest in years, with depth in college hitters and pitching, and high school hitters above the typical level. The ranking includes the top 50 prospects for the draft.