Orioles Top 10 Prospects For 2026

Today, we're unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Orioles system entering 2026.

The top of the Orioles system is headlined by Samuel Basallo, a middle-of-the-order thumper who's already reached the big leagues as a catcher and projects to be an impactful everyday player no matter his position.

Baseball America correspondent Jon Meoli is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Basallo and the overall state of Baltimore's farm system.

Projected 2029 Orioles Lineup

Catcher: Adley Rutschman (31)
First Base: Coby Mayo (27)
Second Base: Jackson Holliday (25)
Third Base: Jordan Westburg (30)
Shortstop: Gunnar Henderson (28)
Left Field: Dylan Beavers (27)
Center Field: Enrique Bradfield Jr. (27)
Right Field: Colton Cowser (29)
Designated Hitter: Samuel Basallo (24)

No. 1 Starter: Kyle Bradish (32)
No. 2 Starter: Trevor Rogers (31)
No. 3 Starter: Tyler Wells (34)
No. 4 Starter: Trey Gibson (27)
No. 5 Starter: Luis De Leon (26)
Closer: Felix Bautista (34)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Baltimore's Top 10, click here.

Orioles Best Tools

Best Hitter: Nate George
Best Power Hitter: Samuel Basallo
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Dylan Beavers
Fastest Baserunner: Enrique Bradfield Jr.
Best Athlete: Nate George
Best Fastball: Esteban Mejia
Best Curveball: Trey Gibson
Best Slider: Trey Gibson
Best Changeup: Nestor German
Best Control: Michael Forret
Best Defensive Catcher: Caden Bodine
Best Defensive Infielder: Griff O’Ferrall
Best Infield Arm: Joshua Liranzo
Best Defensive Outfielder: Enrique Bradfield Jr.
Best Outfield Arm: Jud Fabian

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