Prospect hounds rejoice! Major League Baseball has set up games featuring the top prospects from all organizations across the next four days. The dynasty team will bring you a recap of each day’s worth of games this weekend. Keep reading to check out the recap of the day one Spring Breakout games.
Be sure to head over to the Pitcher List Dynasty page for plenty more content from the PL Dynasty Team.
Spring Training Breakout Games Day 1
Thursday, March 19
Marlins at Astros
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the top 20 2026 Marlins from 2026 Pitcher List: SS Aiva Arquette (3), OF Kemp Alderman (4), OF Andrew Salas (6), C Joe Mack (7), OF Cam Cannarella (8), RHP Karson Milbrandt (11), OF PJ Morlando(13), SS Starlyn Caba (16), and 1B Deyvison De Los Santos (17).
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the 2026 top 20 Houston prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: 3B Xavier Neyens (2), OF Kevin Alvarez (4), C Walker Janek (6), OF Joseph Sullivan (8), RHP Cole Hertzler (16), and RHP Alimber Santa (20).
What We Saw From The Top Prospects From Each Team:
Shortstop Xavier Neyens endured a rough start defensively, failing to support his pitchers in the field. He was charged with two errors in the same inning (one later changed to a single, though it remained a clear misplay) after striking out in his first at-bat. The 2025 draftee partially recovered by drawing three walks, though it’s worth noting that Marlins pitchers were missing the zone at an extreme rate. At 6’4″, Neyens’ touted 70-grade power never showed up—his only ball in play was a 57 mph groundout.
Power bats Deyvison de los Santos and Kemp Alderman turned in productive lines, but not in the way you’d expect. Alderman collected two soft hits that still plated two runs, while de los Santos added a walk and flashed surprising speed—stealing a base in a way reminiscent of Agustín Ramírez.
Karson Milbrandt’s signature “1-2-3” windup was on full display—an almost rhythmic, step-back motion with his arms raised overhead—but the results were mixed. He recorded six strikeouts, showcasing the depth of his arsenal (curveball, slider, fastball) and generating a strong 57% whiff rate against both righties and lefties. However, command remains a question: three walks and a 55% strike rate limited his efficiency. The upside is clear if he can sustain the sub-10% walk rate he showed late in the 2025 Double-A season.
Which Prospects Struggled:
Marlins pitchers had a difficult day locating the zone, and the lack of command quickly snowballed. Aiden May issued six walks, Grant Shepardson and Jake Clemente added three apiece, and Connor Pickell chipped in two more. For a group featuring several of the organization’s more notable arms, the overall performance was a clear step back.
Which Prospects Stood Out the Most:
James Hicks delivered two strong innings, striking out four hitters—three of them left-handed batters—despite working behind shaky defense that committed three errors in the second inning alone. One mistake—a fastball left over the heart of the plate—was punished for an unearned run, but otherwise Hicks was sharp. Notably, his four strikeouts came on three different pitches (changeup, 95 mph sinker, and sweeper), underscoring the versatility of his arsenal.
Joseph Sullivan injected energy into the game with his aggressiveness on the basepaths, stealing three bases after reaching via two walks and a hit-by-pitch. The 5’11” outfielder continues to profile as a high-motor player; while he has yet to hit above .250 in pro ball, his 15 home runs and 24 stolen bases in High-A hint at intriguing upside—especially if he can rein in the strikeouts.
Kevin Alvarez, the 18-year-old Dominican Summer League standout, handled leadoff duties for the Astros and showed early patience by working a seven-pitch walk against Milbrandt to open the game. Beyond that, however, his impact was limited.
Out of the bullpen, Cole Hertzler and Alimber Santa both enhanced their profiles. Hertzler, a 6’4″ right-hander with an injury history, dominated with a 50% whiff rate and three strikeouts. His curveball stood out in particular, featuring a dramatic 61-inch vertical drop, complemented by a 94 mph fastball, changeup, and slider. Santa leaned heavily on a power fastball (96 mph) and a sweeping slider with elite movement—22 inches of horizontal break and 2900 RPM of spin. Despite his smaller frame, he was effective, allowing just one hit while striking out two.
Phillies at Twins
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the 2026 top 20 Philadelphia prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: 3B Aroon Escobar (3), RHP Matthew Fisher (8), LHP Cade Obermuller (9), 3B Carson DeMartini (10), OF Dante Nori (11), OF Dylan Campbell (12), C Alirio Ferrebus (16), RHP Jean Cabrera (17), and OF Devin Saltiban (19).
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the 2026 top 20 Minnesota prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: SS Kaelen Culpepper (2), OF Emmanuel Rodriguez (4), C Eduardo Tait (3), SS Quentin Young (15), LHP Dasan Hill (6), SS Marek Houston (7), SS/3B Brandon Winokur (16), OF Gabriel Gonzalez (8), OF Hendry Mendez (11), RHP Charlee Soto (17), 2B Kyle DeBarge (14), RHP Ryan Gallagher (12), RHP C.J. Culpepper (18), RHP James Ellwanger (19), and 3B/1B Billy Amick (20).
What We Saw From The Top Prospects From Each Team:
Emmanuel Rodriguez recorded the highest exit velocity of any prospect on the day, and it came as part of an encouraging overall approach. His swing rate was aggressive, but it translated into results with two hits, though he did strike out twice. After extended struggles to stay healthy, the combination of a strong winter league showing and this performance points toward a potentially productive season ahead.
Kaelen Culpepper continues to look like a premium dynasty target thanks to his five-tool upside. He delivered the loudest swing of his day in his third at-bat, ripping a bases-clearing double at 102 mph.
Dasan Hill was the main draw on the mound and largely lived up to expectations. He came out firing in the first inning, touching 99 mph before settling in around 96 mph. Hill flashed a legitimate four-pitch mix, though his command wavered at times—most notably in the third inning, when he lost his release point and issued back-to-back walks.
Aroon Escobar was unable to make an impact offensively, finishing the game hitless.
Which Prospects Stood Out the Most:
Dylan Campbell, a stocky outfielder, flashed his power over his final two seasons at Texas—and that pop showed up again here. After grinding through a seven-pitch at-bat, he crushed a middle-middle fastball over the wall for a two-run homer with a 104 mph exit velocity. Campbell’s 2025 production backs it up: 14 home runs and 33 steals across two levels, an intriguing blend of power and speed. The plate discipline is already solid, but this could be the year he lets it fly a bit more—swinging with intent, improving contact rates, and turning more swings into impact results like we saw today.
Fresh off a strong showing at the World Baseball Classic, Italy’s Dante Nori earned the leadoff spot in an otherwise underwhelming Phillies lineup. Over six games, Nori slashed .400/.435/.750 with two home runs and two stolen bases. Despite that momentum, he was unable to carry it into this game, finishing hitless.
Phillies starter Jean Cabrera, who has yet to reach Triple-A but earned a 40-man roster spot this offseason, offers an intriguing look. He attacks hitters from a lower arm slot, creating significant horizontal movement—highlighted by a wide-breaking sweeper and a 93 mph sinker that plays well off it.
Guardians at Angels
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the 2026 top 20 Cleveland prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: 1B Ralphy Velazquez (3), SS Angel Genao (6), RHP Braylon Doughty (9), C Cooper Ingle (12), OF Jace LaViolette (10), OF Juneiker Caceres (5), OF Jaison Chourio (11), P Joey Oakie (16), 3B Dean Curley (15), P Josh Hartle (18), and 1B Nolan Schubart (20).
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the 2026 top 20 Los Angeles prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: OF Nelson Rada (9), C Gabriel Davalillo (10), RHP Trey Gregory-Alford (6), SS Denzer Guzman (11), OF Hayden Alvarez (7), OF Raudi Rodriguez (13), RHP Chris Cortez (12), C Juan Flores (15), and RHP Dylan Jordan (20).
What We Saw From The Top Prospects From Each Team:
Dylan Jordan was the clear standout in this game. His sinker-slider combination drove the performance, resulting in four strikeouts. The key takeaway was his ability to command the sinker—despite its 15 inches of movement, he located it in the zone 70% of the time. That level of control makes his profile especially intriguing, considering he nearly posted a 20% K-BB rate with a sub-.200 opponent average in Single-A. He’s a must-watch arm heading into 2026.
Denzer Guzman continued to flash his power, barreling two balls—including a two-run home run off top prospect Braylon Doughty. Guzman posted a 15% barrel rate in a brief MLB stint, reinforcing that the power is real. While he struggled against big league pitching overall, more time at Triple-A should lead to more consistent results like this outing.
Which Prospects Struggled:
Braylon Doughty had trouble locating his slider, which ultimately cost him. While his deep arsenal (two-seamer, four-seamer, cutter, curveball) gives him margin for error, one hanging slider in the middle of the zone was punished by Guzman for a home run. Doughty finished with three strikeouts but allowed two runs on three hits and one walk over 1.1 innings.
Trey Gregory-Alford showed premium velocity, touching 98 mph, but lacked control throughout. He avoided further damage in one inning thanks to an inning-ending double play, but things unraveled in his second frame, where he surrendered four runs—highlighted by a three-run homer on a hanging slider.
Which Prospects Stood Out the Most:
Joey Oakie and Josh Hartle set the tone on the mound, combining for six strikeouts over four innings. Hartle, a tall lefty with a low arm slot, leaned on a sub-93 mph arsenal to generate a groundball rate north of 60% in 2025. Oakie, the younger right-hander, brought more electric stuff—touching 99 mph and generating seven whiffs on just 39 pitches. At 20 years old, he looks poised to split time between High-A and Double-A this season.
Yorman Gómez is a name to watch after showcasing a deep five-pitch mix (slider, cutter, 97 mph four-seamer, changeup, curveball). The 5’11” righty posted a 29% strikeout rate against a 10% walk rate over 45.2 innings in Double-A in 2025. While he recorded just one strikeout in this outing and allowed four hits, he limited damage effectively, yielding only two hard-hit balls. Despite questions about his long-term role, this performance—and earning the start—builds momentum toward a likely Triple-A assignment.
For the Angels, Nate Snead stood out with elite velocity, flashing triple digits while also showing a 97 mph sinker with 16 inches of run. The 2025 draftee out of Tennessee has primarily worked as a reliever, but with a developing arsenal, there’s a path for him to start as he enters pro ball.
Wuilfredo Antunez delivered one of the loudest offensive performances, launching a home run off a Trey Gregory-Alford slider and later lining a 110 mph, 310-foot single against a 98 mph fastball.
Lucas Ramirez continued his rapid rise following his World Baseball Classic momentum. He notched a 96 mph single and a walk in the early game, then followed it up in the Angels’ nightcap by going 2-for-2 with a Little League home run. After modest production across 226 professional plate appearances, his recent surge has significantly elevated his prospect trajectory at just 20 years old.
Nationals at Cardinals
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the 2026 top 20 Washington prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: SS Eli Willits (1), SP Landon Harmon (6), SS Coy James (7), 8 LHP Alex Clemmey (8), SS Seaver King (10), OF Sam Petersen (12), 3B Ronny Cruz (13), SP Miguel Sime Jr. (14), RHP Sean Paul Linan (15), 1B Yohandy Morales (17), SS Angel Feliz (20).
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the 2026 top 20 St. Louis prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: SS JJ Wetherholt (1), OF Joshua Baez (2), LHP Liam Doyle (3), C Rainiel Rodriguez (4), 2B Deniel Ortiz (6), C Leonardo Bernal (11), RHP Tanner Franklin (13), 1B Blaze Jordan (19), RHP Yhoiker Fajardo (20), and Tai Peete (21).
What We Saw From The Top Prospects From Each Team:
Joshua Baez showcased his raw power with a 112 mph home run, while JJ Wetherholt demonstrated his polished approach by reaching base three times. Both players look like strong candidates to contribute in St. Louis for meaningful stretches this season.
Eli Willits impressed with his plate discipline and activity on the bases, drawing two walks, scoring two runs, and stealing a base. Notably, he saw 20 pitches across just three plate appearances—an excellent display of patience and pitch recognition.
Miguel Sime Jr. is an 18-year old righty flashing elite velocity, hitting triple digits on 11 pitches while working with a four-seamer and cutter. He struck out two batters, including JJ Wetherholt on a 101 mph fastball, highlighting his upside. However, a sub-50% strike rate underscores the volatility when his command isn’t there. Sime was rocking only the fastball and cutter, so we look out for any press on an expanded arsenal to imagine him sticking as a starter long-term.
Which Prospects Struggled:
Liam Doyle was both the main attraction and the biggest concern in this game. Despite generating 97 mph velocity with max effort, his mechanics—particularly landing too far to the right—led to significant control issues. His fastball frequently missed well outside the zone, contributing to four walks (three on the fastball) and a 52% strike rate. Doyle did rebound slightly in the second inning with two strikeouts, but overall recorded just three outs while facing nine batters. A more balanced execution of his fastball-slider combination will be critical moving forward.
Yhoiker Fajardo had a mixed outing. He allowed three earned runs on three hits, but also recorded three strikeouts and generated nine whiffs. His 63% strike rate and 40% chase rate across a four-pitch mix point to underlying effectiveness, even if the results didn’t fully align.
Which Prospects Stood Out the Most:
Gavin Fien delivered a breakout performance, accounting for five RBI. He opened his day by lining a 107 mph single and stealing second, then followed with a bases-clearing double on a hanging sweeper. He capped it off with another hard-hit RBI single, finishing with three hard-hit balls. The 2025 draftee looks ready to dominate High-A—or whatever level he’s assigned to next.
Ryan Mitchell, a 2025 high school draftee, turned heads by launching a slider over the center field wall. After some skepticism about how his prep power would translate, this was an encouraging showing—especially paired with three hard-hit balls on the night.
Phillip Glasser consistently put the ball in play, going 3-for-5 with well-placed hits. While he doesn’t offer much power, the 26-year-old continues to show strong bat-to-ball skills and baserunning ability.
Tanner Franklin, another Tennessee product, impressed with a streamlined two-pitch mix (four-seamer and cutter). His cutter generated ground balls effectively at the bottom of the zone, while his fastball—97+ mph—produced all four of his strikeouts at the top of the zone. He finished with four strikeouts over three innings, allowing just three hits and no walks.
Rays at Mets
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the 2026 top 20 Tampa Bay prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: OF Theo Gillen (1), 1B Xavier Isaac (13), RHP Michael Forret (17), 1B Tre’ Morgan (5), OF Jacob Melton (10), C Caden Bodine, P Anderson Brito (6), SS Daniel Pierce (14), and 3B Brayden Taylor (19).
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the 2026 top 20 New York prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: 1B Ryan Clifford (4), 3B Jacob Reimer (6), OF A.J. Ewing (7), SS Elian Peña (8), RHP Jack Wenninger (10), LHP Jonathan Santucci (11), C Chris Suero (12), 2B Mitch Voit (13), 1B Randy Guzman (15), OF Eli Serrano III (17), and OF Nick Morabito (18).
What We Saw From The Top Prospects From Each Team:
In classic workhorse fashion, Jack Wenninger was one of the first prospect starters to reach the fourth inning. He threw 65 pitches, allowing one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out six. He generated nine whiffs and led all pitchers on the day with 13 swings and misses. Wenninger showcased a deep and versatile arsenal, recording strikeouts on four different pitches. His mix features a low-spin slider, a wider sweeper, a 96 mph four-seamer with 18 inches of vertical break, and a changeup he leans on against left-handed hitters. He’s tracking toward a Triple-A assignment and could make his MLB debut later in the season.
Jonathan Santucci was equally impressive, tossing 3.2 scoreless innings with five strikeouts and two walks. He attacked both lefties and righties effectively, leaning on a 95 mph four-seamer with over 19 inches of induced vertical break and a sharp, swing-and-miss slider.
Shortstop Elian Peña made his presence felt with a 102 mph single and a walk. The 18-year-old lefty is coming off a strong Dominican Summer League showing, where he hit nine home runs and stole 21 bases. He looks poised to make his stateside debut this summer.
On the Rays side, Anderson Brito closed the game with three scoreless innings, striking out three without issuing a walk. He commanded the zone with a 69% strike rate, relying primarily on his four-seamer and slider. Given his track record of missing bats in Houston’s system, the zero walks were an encouraging sign.
Which Prospects Struggled:
Michael Forret, a buzzy recent acquisition from Baltimore, had a tough outing under difficult conditions. Entering during a rainy stretch, he struggled to find footing and issued two walks with a 53% strike rate. Notably, his cutter showed little to no horizontal movement, and his fastball topped out at 96 mph. Given the weather impact, this performance is likely more of an outlier than a true indicator of his ability.
Which Prospects Stood Out the Most:
Jose Urbina is an under-the-radar arm who turned in a strong start for the Rays’ prospects. Over three scoreless innings, he struck out three while running his four-seamer up to 98 mph with solid two-plane movement. His athletic three-quarter delivery helped him maintain consistency early, and during his second time through the order, he introduced a sinker with up to 20 inches of arm-side run. Urbina is a name to watch after posting a 27% strikeout rate and 8% walk rate across 96.2 innings in Single-A and High-A in 2025.
Offense was limited due to the wet conditions, but Brayden Taylor still found ways to contribute. The 24-year-old third baseman drew two walks and stole a base. While his sub-.300 on-base percentage in 2025 doesn’t stand out, it masks a solid 14% walk rate. However, his elevated strikeout rate and pull-heavy, flyball-oriented approach continue to cap his overall offensive ceiling.
Reds at Giants
In this game, here are the featured prospects from the 2026 top 20 Cincinnati prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: C Alfredo Duno (2), SS Tyson Lewis (3), SS Steele Hall (5), SS Edwin Arroyo (6), 1B Cam Collier (7), RHP Chase Petty (8), OF Héctor Rodríguez (9), OF Adolfo Sanchez (13), RHP Aaron Watson (16), and OF Carlos Jorge (19).
In this game, here are the featured the 2026 top 20 San Francisco prospects from the Pitcher List dynasty team: OF Dakota Jordan (2), OF Bo Davidson(6), 2B Gavin Kilen (7), OF Trevor Cohen (10), LHP Luis de la Torre (11), RHP Keyner Martinez (13), 3B Jakob Christian (16), 2B Nate Furman (18), and OF Lisbel Diaz (20).
What We Saw From The Top Prospects From Each Team:
The biggest storyline may have been who didn’t take the field. Josuar Gonzalez was unavailable after tweaking his hamstring earlier in the week, while Jhonny Level was sidelined with back tightness. That said, there was still intrigue—most notably with Luis Hernández, who got the start at shortstop just months after becoming the Giants’ top signing in the January international period. The 18-year-old showed flashes, ripping a 102 mph groundout and battling through a seven-pitch strikeout against Aaron Watson. Defensively, he handled his lone chance cleanly.
Dakota Jordan, one of my top targets for the 2026 Giants prospects list, showcased his athleticism. He legged out a deflected single and nearly beat out another ball for an infield hit. His speed is a clear asset, and a fully healthy 2026 season could unlock more of his upside.
As a team, the Giants simply couldn’t keep pace with the Reds’ offensive firepower in Scottsdale. Cincinnati racked up twelve hard-hit balls and pushed across double-digit runs in a dominant showing.
Which Prospects Struggled:
After entering with some hype around their pitching depth, the Giants’ arms largely disappointed. While the 100-degree temperature at first pitch (6:00 pm) was a factor, it doesn’t fully explain the struggles.
Keyner Martinez surrendered two earned runs on a home run, while Luis de la Torre was hit hard for five earned runs over 1.1 innings. There were flashes to like—de la Torre threw 77% strikes and leaned on a 95 mph four-seamer, sinker, and a sharp slider with up to 19 inches of glove-side break. However, the execution wavered. Despite generating three strikeouts with the four-seamer, he finished with an overall 52% strike rate and allowed four hard-hit balls. His visible frustration reflected the inconsistency in his fastball-slider command.
Yunior Marte also had a rough outing. The 6’6″ right-hander has shown promise with a solid sinker and a changeup that features heavy arm-side fade, but he was squared up in this one. All three arms are likely headed for High-A in 2026, where consistency will be the key focus.
Which Prospects Stood Out the Most:
Héctor Rodríguez put on a power display—perhaps aided by the desert heat—by pulling an outside changeup over the right field wall for a two-run homer. He added another hard-hit ball that drove in two more runs, finishing the night with four RBI. The 22-year-old outfielder had a strong 2025 minor league season before struggling in a brief Triple-A stint. With solid strikeout rates and excellent zone contact, he’s a good bet to perform better the second time around in Louisville.
Chase Petty, something of a veteran in this field with six innings of major league service time, carved through the Giants’ lineup over four dominant innings. He struck out five hitters while posting a 39% whiff rate, leaning heavily on a gyro slider paired with a 97 mph fastball. Petty attacked hitters strategically—using the sweeper against righties and the changeup versus lefties. While his development hasn’t fully matched early expectations, outings like this help rebuild confidence within the Reds organization. Also, it’s hard to see Petty as an extreme velocity pitcher, so we can probably discount the 102.1 mph velocity reading purported on Baseball Savant.
Photo courtesy of respective owners | Adapted by Aaron Polcare (@abeardoesart on Bluesky and X)
