As we inch closer to the start of spring training, it’s time for many media outlets to release their top 100 prospect lists. Today, Baseball America is one of the biggest up-and-coming outlets. published their list. Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki has been ranked as the No. 1 prospect.
The list included three national players. Obviously, Dylan Cruz was the team’s top prospect, ranked No. 6 overall. This is slightly down from the top three list of crews we are used to, but he is still highly rated. His “downfall” had more to do with the other players having an exceptional season than anything the Crew did wrong. The addition of Sasaki, an experienced professional, also took a spot on the crew. Crews still receives positive ratings on all five tools.
Ranked second nationally is Travis Sykora, who is No. 59 on the list. Sykora broke through to Low-A last season with impressive numbers. He was listed as one of the 10 most promising players. ready to stand up This year’s ranking. If he can replicate his Low-A performance at a higher level, he could be in the top 20 by this time next year. Sykora has the qualities and mentality to be a high-end starting pitcher.
The last Nationals on the list is Jarrin Susana, who is listed at No. 67. The Dominican Republic fireball player was acquired in the 2022 trade for Juan Soto but broke out last year. Armed with a triple-digit fastball and plus slider, Susanna’s limits are limitless. As the season progressed, Susana began to throw more strikes and utilize her explosive arsenal more effectively.
Notably, Brady House is missing from the top 100 list. House, who was considered D.C.’s third baseman of the future, struggled in 2024. He chased the ball too much and needed to significantly improve his approach. Although there are still many positives, House’s star has begun to fade over the past year. However, if he gets off to a strong start, he will have a chance to secure a spot as the starting third baseman.
With the graduation of James Wood and the departure of Brady House, the Nats’ farm system is not as strong at the top level, but it is still a solid system. With players like Sykora and Suzana on the rise, they could move even further up the prospect ranks this year. With the Nats acquiring the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, the Nationals will be significantly strengthened in July. Not only will they be able to acquire the player they select with the No. 1 pick, but with the huge bonus pool that comes with the No. 1 pick, they will also be able to grab a high upside in the second half of the draft.
Despite Dylan Cruz’s upcoming graduation, the Nationals’ prospects could be even better than they are now in 12 months.
