Griffin Leads 2026 Top 100 Prospects as a Powerful, Youth-Driven Class Emerges
Keith Law’s 2026 Top 100 MLB prospects ranks Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin No. 1, led by his rare combination of power, speed and defense at age 19, with a hitter-heavy cohort that features teens rapidly climbing through Low- and Double-A. The list emphasizes future upside and development over 2025 stats, previewing both high-ceiling pitchers and position players (e.g., McGonigle, Made, Emerson, Clark, Wetherholt and Basallo) across the sport, and outlines varied paths to impact in the majors as players progress through the system.
