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The top of the A’s system is headlined by Mason Miller, who has a prototypical starter’s build and a four-seam fastball that averaged 98.3 mph and touched 102 in the majors.
Today, we’re unveiling the 10 best prospects in the A’s system entering 2024. Mark Chiarelli is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss the state of Oakland’s farm system.
See the 10 best prospects in the A’s system, including brand new scouting reports for every player.
Below, you can also find a projected lineup in 2027 and the prospects with the best scouting tools in the system.
Projected 2027 Lineup
Catcher: Shea Langeliers (27)
First Base: Tyler Soderstrom (25)
Second Base: Zack Gelof (27)
Third Base: Darell Hernaiz (25)
Shortstop: Jacob Wilson (25)
Left Field: Esteury Ruiz (28)
Center Field: Denzel Clarke (26)
Right Field: Lawrence Butler (26)
Designated Hitter: Max Muncy (26)
No. 1 Starter: Mason Miller (28)
No. 2 Starter: Luis Morales (24)
No. 3 Starter: JP Sears (31)
No. 4 Starter: Royber Salinas (25)
No. 5 Starter: Jack Perkins (27)
Closer: Joe Boyle (27)
Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Oakland’s Top 10, click here.
Best Tools
Best Hitter for Average: Darell Hernaiz
Best Power Hitter: Tyler Soderstrom
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Max Schuemann
Fastest Baserunner: Cooper Bowman
Best Athlete: Henry Bolte
Best Fastball: Joe Boyle
Best Curveball: Jacob Watters
Best Slider: Royber Salinas
Best Changeup: Tyler Baum
Best Control: Jack Cushing
Best Defensive Catcher: Kyle McCann
Best Defensive Infielder: Drew Swift
Best Infield Arm: Jacob Wilson
Best Defensive Outfielder: Denzel Clarke
Best Outfield Arm: Henry Bolte