100 names You Need To Know for MLB 2020
Our look at the majors’ emerging young talent finds the White Sox’s Luis Robert vying for the top spot with an eye-catching group of future stars.
We begin our march toward opening day with USA TODAY’s 100 Names You Need to Know, our annual look of emerging major league talent, topped by the son of a former major league All-Star for the second consecutive year. They’re not necessarily the top prospects but players you’ll get to know quite well this season. Our list stipulates that players must have had more innings (for pitchers) or plate appearances (for hitters) in the minor leagues during 2019 than they have accumulated during all of their major league playing time. Players are ranked in order of their anticipated impact this season. Briefs written by Scott Boeck, Stephen Borelli, Chris Bumbaca, Steve Gardner, Gabe Lacques and Jesse Yomtov.
❚ Next week: Spring training preview 1. SS Bo Bichette, Blue Jays 2. OF Luis Robert, White Sox 3. 2B Gavin Lux, Dodgers 4. LHP Jesus Luzardo, Athletics 5. OF Aristides Aquino, Reds 6. OF Shogo Akiyama, Reds 7. OF Jo Adell, Angels 8. RHP Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks 9. 1B Evan White, Mariners 10. RHP Dustin May, Dodgers 11. OF Kyle Tucker, Astros 12. LHP A.J. Puk, Athletics 13. OF Kyle Lewis, Mariners 14. RHP Michael Kopech, White Sox 15. OF Adam Haseley, Phillies 16. LHP-DH Brendan McKay, Rays 17. IF Carter Kieboom, Nationals 18. RHP Jose Urquidy, Astros 19. 2B Nick Madrigal, White Sox 20. RHP Forrest Whitley, Astros 21. 2B Mauricio Dubon, Giants 22. RHP Nate Pearson, Blue Jays 23. C Sean Murphy, Athletics 24. OF Dylan Carlson, Cardinals 25. RHP Sixto Sanchez, Marlins 26. OF Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, Rays 27. IF-OF Nick Solak, Rangers 28. OF Nico Hoerner, Cubs 29. RHP Mitch Keller, Pirates 30. RHP Brusdar Graterol, Dodgers 31. LHP Kwang-Hyun Kim, Cardinals 32. OF Austin Hays, Orioles 33. 2B Isan Diaz, Marlins 34. RHP Brent Honeywell, Rays 35. LHP Justus Sheffield, Mariners 36. RHP Tony Gonsolin, Dodgers 37. 1B Nate Lowe, Rays 38. C Reese McGuire, Blue Jays 39. LHP MacKenzie Gore, Padres 40. OF Cristian Pache, Braves 41. RHP Deivi Garcia, Yankees 42. OF Sam Hilliard, Rockies 43. OF Drew Waters, Braves 44. 2B-SS Brendan Rodgers, Rockies 45. LHP Matthew Liberatore, Cardinals 46. RHP Hunter Harvey, Orioles 47. OF Shed Long, Mariners 48. RHP Brady Singer, Royals 49. RHP Ian Anderson, Braves 50. OF Jarred Kelenic, Mariners 51. RHP Kyle Wright, Braves 52. OF Alex Kiriloff, Twins 53. 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pirates 54. RHP Spencer Howard, Phillies 55. 3B Nolan Gorman, Cardinals 56. SS Oneil Cruz, Pirates 57. OF Trevor Larnach, Twins 58. 1B-3B Ryan Mountcastle, Orioles 59. OF Randy Arozarena, Rays 60. RHP Casey Mize, Tigers 61. SS-2B Jorge Mateo, Athletics 62. OF Heliot Ramos, Giants 63. OF Brandon Marsh, Angels
64. LHP Anthony Kay, Blue Jays 65. 1B-3B Alec Bohm, Phillies 66. RHP Luis Patino, Padres 67. RHP Edward Cabrera, Marlins 68. LHP Tarik Skubal, Tigers 69. 3B Bobby Dalbec, Red Sox 70. C Joey Bart, Giants 71. RHP Matt Manning, Tigers 72. C Keibert Ruiz, Dodgers 73. RHP T.J. Zeuch, Blue Jays 74. 2B Vidal Brujan, Rays 75. SS Royce Lewis, Twins 76. RHP Bryan Abreu, Astros 77. LHP Adrian Morejon, Padres 78. OF Jesus Sanchez, Marlins 79. RHP Justin Dunn, Mariners 80. RHP Bryse Wilson, Braves 81. OF Robel Garcia, Cubs 82. LHP Joely Rodriguez, Rangers 83. 1B Seth Beer, Diamondbacks 84. LHP David Peterson, Mets 85. SS Wander Franco, Rays 86. OF Jarren Duran, Red Sox 87. OF Taylor Trammell, Padres 88. OF Tyrone Taylor, Brewers 89. RHP Adbert Alzolay, Cubs 90. RHP Clarke Schmidt. Yankees 91. RHP Hunter Greene, Reds 92. IF Sheldon Neuse, Athletics 93. OF Daz Cameron, Tigers 94. 3B Jonathan India, Reds 95. SS Andres Gimenez, Mets 96. RHP Adonis Medina, Phillies 97. 3B Nolan Jones, Indians 98. C Daulton Varsho, Diamondbacks 99. LHP DL Hall, Orioles 100. LHP Jojo Romero, Phillies