2025 All-Star Futures Game: Top Prospects Shine in Atlanta

Major League Baseball unveiled the rosters for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game, showcasing 50 of the sport’s brightest young talents. The game, set for July 12th at Truist Park in Atlanta, features a remarkable 31 players from MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list, including nine from the top 22.

A Showcase of Elite Minor League Talent

The rosters represent a diverse range of talent from across the minor leagues, highlighting the depth and excitement of baseball’s future. Thirty-one of the fifty selected players are ranked among MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects, a testament to the high caliber of talent on display. Nine of these players are ranked within the top 22, ensuring an electrifying showcase of some of the game’s most highly touted prospects.

Key Players to Watch

Several players stand out as potential stars of the game:

• National League: Padres shortstop Leo De Vries (No. 3 overall prospect), Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter (No. 5), Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt (No. 16), Brewers infielder Jess Made (No. 18), and Rockies first baseman/outfielder Charlie Condon (No. 22). Condon, Montes, and Walcott all possess impressive power potential.

• American League: Tigers outfielder Max Clark (No. 7), shortstop Kevin McGonigle (No. 21), and catcher/first baseman Josue Briceo (No. 73). Clark’s on-base percentage and McGonigle’s OPS are particularly noteworthy. Rangers shortstop Sebastian Walcott (No. 9) and White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz (No. 13) add further star power.

Team Representation and Notable Features

The rosters feature players from seven countries and territories: the Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Panama, the United States, and Venezuela. A significant number of players (42 out of 50) participated in Spring Breakout rosters, and nine were first-round picks from the 2024 MLB Draft. The presence of Marquis Grissom Jr. playing alongside his father, Braves legend Marquis Grissom, adds a unique family element to this year’s event.

Organizational Breakdown

Several organizations boast multiple representatives. The Mariners, Tigers, and Astros each have three players selected, highlighting the strength of their farm systems. A comprehensive list of players by organization and MLB Pipeline ranking is provided below:

American League:

• Angels: George Klassen, RHP (No. 3)
• Astros: Brice Matthews, 2B/SS (No. 1); Alimber Santa, RHP (No. 30)
• Athletics: Gage Jump, LHP (No. 1/MLB No. 96); Tommy White, 3B (No. 6)
• Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage, RHP (No. 2/MLB No. 63)
• Braves: JR Ritchie, RHP (No. 6); Hayden Harris, LHP (No. 29)
• Brewers: Jess Made, SS/3B (No. 1/MLB No. 18)
• Cardinals: JJ Wetherholt, SS/2B (No. 1/MLB No. 16)
• Cubs: Owen Caissie, OF (No. 1/MLB No. 42), Jaxon Wiggins, RHP (No. 8)
• Diamondbacks: Slade Caldwell, OF (No. 2/MLB No. 90); LuJames Groover, 3B (No. 10)
• Dodgers: Josue De Paula, OF (No. 1/MLB No. 28); Zyhir Hope, OF (No. 2/MLB No. 38)
• Giants: Carson Whisenhunt, LHP (No. 2)
• Guardians: C.J. Kayfus, 1B/OF (No. 5/MLB No. 93); Parker Messick, LHP (No. 12)
• Mariners: Lazaro Montes, OF (No. 2/MLB No. 30); Harry Ford, C (No. 5/MLB No. 59); Jurrangelo Cijntje, RHP/LHP (No. 8/MLB No. 84)
• Marlins: Thomas White, LHP (No. 1/MLB No. 29); Joe Mack, C (No. 5/MLB No. 94)
• Mets: Carson Benge, OF (No. 3/MLB No. 81); Jonah Tong, RHP (No. 4/MLB No. 92)
• Nationals: Travis Sykora, RHP (No. 1/MLB No. 54); Marquis Grissom Jr., RHP (No. 21)
• Orioles: Enrique Bradfield Jr., OF (No. 2); Keagan Gillies, RHP (NR)
• Padres: Leo De Vries, SS (No. 1/MLB No. 3)
• Phillies: Andrew Painter, RHP (No. 1/MLB No. 5); Eduardo Tait, C (No. 4/MLB No. 69)
• Pirates: Konnor Griffin, SS/OF (No. 2/MLB No. 31); Esmerlyn Valdez, OF/1B (NR)
• Rangers: Sebastian Walcott, SS/3B (No. 1/MLB No. 9)
• Rays: Brody Hopkins, RHP (No. 7)
• Red Sox: Jhostynxon Garcia, OF (No. 5)
• Reds: Sal Stewart, 3B (No. 3/MLB No. 62); Alfredo Duno, C (No. 7)
• Rockies: Charlie Condon, 1B/OF (No. 1/MLB No. 22)
• Royals: Carter Jensen, C (No. 3/MLB No. 80); Frank Mozzicato, LHP (No. 12)
• Tigers: Max Clark, OF (No. 1/MLB No. 7); Kevin McGonigle, SS/2B (No. 2/MLB No. 21); Josue Briceo, C/1B (No. 4/MLB No. 73)
• Twins: Kaelen Culpepper, SS (No. 4)
• White Sox: Noah Schultz, LHP (No. 1/MLB No. 13); Braden Montgomery, OF (No. 4/MLB No. 32)
• Yankees: George Lombard Jr., SS (No. 1/MLB No. 37)

Key Takeaways:

• The 2025 All-Star Futures Game features a record number of top prospects.
• The game showcases the incredible depth of talent in Minor League Baseball.
• Several players are poised for breakout seasons at the Major League level.
• The game provides a platform for international talent and future stars.
• The event promises an exciting display of baseball’s next generation.