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Noah Schultz, LHP, White Sox: Schultz is one of the best pitching prospects in the game and, combined with Hagen Smith, gives the White Sox two of the best lefthanded pitchers in the minors. Chicago fans got a glimpse into their future on Wednesday in a 3-1 Cactus League loss to the Padres. 

Schultz entered in the fifth inning and needed just eight pitches to finish one inning of work, facing the minimum number of Padres batters while allowing just one hit. Schultz mixed a sinker at 96-98 mph, a low-90s cutter and a low-80s slider. At his best, Chicago’s top prospect has a plus-plus slider and plus fastball at the front of a strong pitch mix, and also has potential for plus command at peak. The lefty has huge upside, earning Randy Johnson comps, but needs to prove he can consistently go deep into starts.

Schultz then gave way to…

Hagen Smith, LHP, White Sox: White Sox 2024 first-round pick Hagen Smith followed Schultz in relief, showing glimpses of his immense upside in a one-inning appearance. Smith struck out the side pitching around a hit and a walk. He mixed only his four-seam fastball and slider, sitting 96-98 mph on his four-seam fastball and 83-85 mph on his slider. Smith generated four swinging strikes against his slider, while collecting five called strikes with his fastball. It was a loud inning of work.

If all goes according to plan in Chicago, catcher Kyle Teel will catch plenty of Schultz and Smith in the not-too-distant future. Teel spoke with Baseball America on Wednesday about his acclimation to his new system, as well as going deep off Roki Sasaki.

Seth Halvorsen, RHP, Rockies: Halvorsen showed off his impressive fastball on Wednesday, touching 100 mph three times and topping out at 101.8 mph against the Royals. The Rockies' No. 16 prospect allowed one hit over one inning with no walks or strikeouts. Halvorsen showed a sinker between 98-102 mph, a low-90s splitter and an upper-80s slider. The former Tennessee pitcher has some of the most impressive raw stuff among the top tier of relief-only prospects, and could factor into Colorado's closing situation in 2025.

Agustin Ramirez, C, Marlins: When the Marlins acquired Ramirez from the Yankees in the Jazz Chisholm trade at the deadline, he arrived in his new organization with the carrying tools of bat-to-ball ability and plus-plus raw power. Ramirez showed off both on Wednesday. He roped a 115.1 mph single off a Ben Simon fastball against the Mets. Ramirez is already on the Marlins' 40-man roster with an outside shot to his way onto the Opening Day roster. He needs to refine his catching skills, but Ramirez has the ability to hit major league pitching in 2025.

Will Warren, RHP, Yankees: Warren started Wednesday and dazzled across three scoreless innings. The Yankees' No. 8 prospect struck out four batters over three perfect innings. Warren mixed his signature sweeper at 83-85 mph ranging between 18-22 inches of sweep, with a sinker between 92-94 mph with heavy armside run and true sink. Warren also showed a four-seam fastball up to 95 mph with an upper-70s two-plane curveball and a mid-to-high-80s changeup. He's showing command for multiple shapes with an ability to sink, sweep and ride the ball with innate feel for spin. Warren is on the outside looking in among a crowded Yankees rotation, but provides quality depth for the Yankees in a variety of roles.

Jordan Lawlar, SS, D-backs: After an injury-plagued 2024, Lawlar has much to prove in 2025. He got off to a good start on Wednesday crushing a Tyler Alexander sinker to left field. The home run was measured at 105.8 mph off the bat at a launch angle of 33 degrees. Lawlar showing ability against lefthanded pitching could be a valuable trait to flash if he hopes to make the team out of spring training. Lawlar has immense upside but there seems to be a lack of opportunity in the D-backs infield in the short term.

DaShawn Keirsey Jr., OF, Twins: Keirsey started in right field for the Twins on Wednesday and went 1-for-2 with a home run. The homer left the bat at 99.1 mph and came off an 85-mph John Brebbia slider. Keirsey made his MLB debut in the final month of the 2025 season and ranks as the Twins' No. 21 prospect entering the season. Known for his outstanding defense and raw tools, the 27-year-old will likely get an opportunity to prove he can hit major league pitching consistently in 2025.

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Eddie Micheletti Jr., OF, Blue Jays: Eddie Micheletti was Toronto's eighth-round pick last summer and ranked just outside the organization's Top 30 Prospects entering 2025 after hitting .292/.422/.458 for Low-A Dunedin. A good showing early in the season could help the outfielder jump onto the list. Micheletti performed well Wednesday, notching two hits in two plate appearances against the Phillies after entering the game as a pinch runner for the designated hitter. Michelletti's two hits, both singles, came in the final two innings, with his final single coming off the bat at 96.4 mph.

Quick Hits

News and notes from around spring training…

• The Cubs optioned Owen Caissie to Triple-A

• Sebastian Walcott is dealing with some minor arm soreness

• Check out Colt Emerson flashing the leather

• Travis Sykora’s hip injury may have impacted his 2024 velocity

• Jays manager John Schneider had high praise for Alan Roden

• The Denver Post thinks Chase Dollander will break camp in the Rockies rotation

• Drew Thorpe has yet to throw any breaking balls this spring

• Xavier Isaac’s X-rays came back negative

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