Every 1st Bowman Card In 2025 Bowman Baseball (Tiers & Analysis Updated!)

2025 Bowman Baseball, releasing May 7th, is the first of three major prospect releases for the season. While there are big league players in the release, the main draw of any Bowman product is the 1st Bowman.

At first glance, there are a few big names you should be looking for: Charlie Condon, JJ Wetherholt, Kevin McGonigle, Jesus Made, and Slade Caldwell.

In total, there are 122 prospects with 1st Bowman cards in 2025 Bowman Baseball. The split is 77 hitters and 45 pitchers, which is just what we’re looking for.

I’ll be analyzing all the 1st Bowman prospects and updating this page as I go. For now, CardLines wants to be the first to give you the entire 1st Bowman checklist in 2025 Bowman Baseball.

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Every 1st Bowman card in 2025 Bowman Baseball

Card #PlayerTeamPositionTier
BCP-50, CPA-JM, BPA-JM Jesus MadeMilwaukee BrewersSS1
BCP-75, CPA-CC, BPA-CCCharlie CondonColorado Rockies3B/OF1
BCP-22, CPA-JW, BPA-JW JJ WetherholtSt. Louis CardinalsSS1
BCP-79, CPA-KM Kevin McGonigleDetroit TigersSS1
BCP-21, CPA-SC, BPA-SC Slade CaldwellArizona DiamondbacksOF2
BCP-38, CPA-LP Luis PenaMilwaukee BrewersSS2
BCP-67, CPA-FA Franklin AriasBoston Red SoxSS2
BCP-69, CPA-TW Thomas WhiteMiami MarlinsP2
BCP-91, CPA-PM, BPA-PM PJ MorlandoMiami MarlinsOF2
BCP-4Asbel GonzalezKansas City RoyalsOF3
BCP-12, CPA-HA Hayden AlvarezLos Angeles AngelsOF3
BCP-13, CPA-JB Josue BricenoDetroit TigersC/1B3
BCP-15, CPA-WJA Walker JanekHouston AstrosC3
BCP-25, CPA-QM Quinn MathewsSt. Louis CardinalsP3
BCP-43, CPA-JGA Jhostynxon GarciaBoston Red SoxOF3
BCP-55, CPA-GG Gary Gill HillTampa Bay RaysP3
BCP-57Chase HamptonNew York YankeesP3
BCP-65, CPA-AE Aroon EscobarPhiladelphia Phillies2B3
BCP-80, CPA-EPZ Edgleen PerezNew York YankeesC3
BCP-84, CPA-JLU Jansel LuisArizona Diamondbacks2B/3B3
BCP-96, CPA-HC Humberto CruzSan Diego PadresP3
BCP-99, CPA-NM Naibel MarianoCincinnati RedsSS3
BCP-100, CPA-SS Sammy StafuraCincinnati RedsSS3
BCP-104, CPA-CHI Cobb HightowerSan Diego PadresSS3
BCP-115, CPA-EQ, BPA-EQ Eduardo QuinteroLos Angeles DodgersOF3
BCP-120, CPA-CLO Caleb LomavitaWashington NationalsC3
BCP-124Elvin GarciaBaltimore OriolesSS/3B3
BCP-125Alejandro RosarioTexas RangersP3
BCP-129, CPA-MMO Malcolm MooreTexas RangersC3
BCP-130, CPA-CCN Conrad CasonBoston Red SoxP/SS3
BCP-142Santiago SuarezTampa Bay RaysP3
BCP-146, CPA-YC Yeremi CabreraTexas RangersOF3
BCP-147, CPA-JL Jhonny LevelSan Francisco GiantsSS3
CPA-BH Brody HopkinsTampa Bay RaysP3
BCP-5, CPA-FM Franyerber MontillaDetroit TigersSS4
BCP-6, CPA-WP Wen-Hui PanPhiladelphia PhilliesP4
BCP-7, CPA-GB Gregory BarriosTampa Bay RaysSS4
BCP-9, CPA-EM Esteban MejiaTexas Rangers3B4
BCP-11, CPA-JHU Jackson HumphriesCleveland GuardiansP4
BCP-14Owen WildTampa Bay RaysP4
BCP-16, CPA-EU Engelth UrenaNew York YankeesC/1B4
BCP-19, CPA-FL Fabian LopezMiami MarlinsSS4
BCP-20, CPA-AA Ashly AndujarColorado RockiesSS4
BCP-26, CPA-JV Jancel VillarroelHouston AstrosC4
BCP-27Yu-Min LinArizona DiamondbacksP4
BCP-30Bishop LetsonMilwaukee BrewersP4
BCP-31, CPA-RY Ricardo YanArizona DiamondbacksP4
BCP-32, CPA-CF Cole FontenelleLos Angeles Angels3B4
BCP-33, CPA-AES Aron EstradaBaltimore Orioles2B/OF4
BCP-34, CPA-RF Rafael FloresNew York YankeesC/1B4
BCP-35, CPA-WSI Will SimpsonAthletics1B4
BCP-36, CPA-YR Yophery RodriguezMilwaukee BrewersOF4
BCP-37, CPA-EP Esmith PinedaCincinnati RedsOF4
BCP-41, CPA-MJ Mitch JebbPittsburgh Pirates2B4
BCP-51, CPA-HJ Hyun-Seok JangLos Angeles DodgersP4
BCP-53, CPA-JBR Jacob BresnahanSan Francisco GiantsP4
BCP-56, CPA-CMY Chase MobleyCleveland GuardiansP4
BCP-58, CPA-JLG Jonathon LongChicago Cubs1B4
BCP-62Luke SinnardAtlanta BravesP4
BCP-63, CPA-GK George KlassenLos Angeles AngelsP4
BCP-68, CPA-JMO Javier MogollonChicago White SoxSS4
BCP-71, CPA-RM Richard MaticNew York Yankees3B4
BCP-73, CPA-SE Steven EchavarriaAthleticsP4
BCP-74Zack ShowalterSt. Louis CardinalsP4
BCP-76Blake WoltersKansas City RoyalsP4
BCP-77, CPA-KDW Khadim DiawMinnesota TwinsC4
BCP-78, CPA-PE Payton EelesMinnesota Twins2B4
BCP-83, CPA-EPI Émilien PitreTampa Bay Rays2B4
BCP-85, CPA-JSU Jared SundstromSeattle MarinersOF4
BCP-87, CPA-DFU Didier FuentesAtlanta BravesP4
BCP-89, CPA-SK Sean KeysToronto Blue Jays3B4
BCP-90, CPA-AMO Andrew MorrisMinnesota TwinsP4
BCP-95, CPA-TC Tsung-Che ChengPittsburgh PiratesSS4
BCP-97, CPA-CS Cameron SullivanCleveland GuardiansP4
BCP-98Anderson BritoHouston AstrosP4
BCP-102, CPA-NN Nate NankilAthleticsOF4
BCP-105, CPA-JTO Jonah TongNew York MetsP4
BCP-112, CPA-CFR Cody FreemanTexas Rangers3B4
BCP-117, CPA-JT Jesus TilleroLos Angeles DodgersP4
BCP-119, CPA-HU Hyungchan UmKansas City RoyalsC4
BCP-121, CPA-WS Winston SantosTexas RangersP4
BCP-123, CPA-JU Jhonayker UgarteKansas City Royals3B4
BCP-126Jhancarlos LaraAtlanta BravesP4
BCP-128, CPA-CLE Cory LewisMinnesota TwinsP4
BCP-134Onil PerezSan Francisco GiantsC4
BCP-136Josh KnothMilwaukee BrewersP4
BCP-139, CPA-KD, BPA-KD Kyle DeBargeMinnesota Twins2B4
BCP-140, CPA-LM Luis MerejoCleveland Guardians1B/OF4
BCP-141, CPA-CL Chen-Wei LinSt. Louis CardinalsP4
BCP-143Jakob WrightLos Angeles DodgersP4
BCP-145, CPA-MW Matt WilkinsonCleveland GuardiansP4
BCP-149, CPA-AM Alex MooneyCleveland GuardiansSS/3B4
BCP-150, CPA-CMA, BPA-CM Charles McAdooToronto Blue Jays3B4
CPA-JVA Javier VazKansas City Royals2B/OF4
CPA-MV Mike VasilTampa Bay RaysP4
BPA-CHC Chris CamposLos Angeles DodgersP4
BPA-DH David HagamanTexas RangersP4
BPA-GH Garrett HornTexas RangersP4
BPA-GK Grant KnippSeattle MarinersC/P4
BPA-SS Sam StuhrAthleticsP4
BCP-18, CPA-IC Ichiro Cano HernandezCincinnati Reds2B/3B5
BCP-28Carlos TavaresWashington Nationals1B5
BCP-29David Ortiz Jr.Texas Rangers1B/OF5
BCP-45, CPA-VR Victor RodriguesLos Angeles DodgersC5
BCP-47, CPA-DF Dylan FienAthleticsC5
BCP-52Ismael JavierSan Diego Padres2B5
BCP-60, CPA-JPY Jack PenneyDetroit TigersSS5
BCP-61, CPA-DO D’Angelo OrtizBoston Red Sox3B5
BCP-64, CPA-JLI Jack LinesTampa Bay RaysSS5
BCP-66Sammy HernandezSt. Louis CardinalsC5
BCP-70, CPA-EGO Esteban GonzalezCleveland GuardiansOF5
BCP-82, CPA-KC Kevyn CastilloLos Angeles AngelsOF5
BCP-88, CPA-JLO Jesus LopezTexas RangersP5
BCP-92, CPA-BWA Bo WalkerArizona DiamondbacksOF5
BCP-94Marcos TorresTexas RangersOF5
BCP-111, CPA-JP Jose PirelaCleveland GuardiansOF5
BCP-113, CPA-CKE Caden KendleMinnesota TwinsOF5
BCP-135, CPA-LR Lucas RamirezLos Angeles AngelsOF5
CPA-JF Jadyn FielderMilwaukee Brewers2B5
BPA-BABlake AitaBoston Red SoxP5
BPA-KE Konner EatonColorado RockiesP5
BPA-PO Peyton OlejnikLos Angeles AngelsP5

Tier 1: 1st Bowman prospects worth ripping for in 2025 Bowman Baseball

Jesús Made

Shortstop in Milwaukee Brewers organization (BCP-50, CPA-JM, BPA-JM)

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  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Speed: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 | Overall: 65
  • #1 prospect in Brewers organization by Baseball America
  • #16 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

An 18-year-old shortstop from the Dominican Republic, Jesús Made is the best 1st Bowman prospect in 2025 Bowman. Four of his five tools are plus, including the ones hobby investors drool over: power and speed.

He was the best hitter in the Dominican Summer League in 2024, but perhaps the best indicator was that his underlying data backed up the gaudy .331/.458/.554 slash line. These included fantastic swing decisions, bat speed, and a lot of hard, airborne contact.

The Brewers rewarded the early success with a promotion straight to Low-A, and Made has more than held his own. Through 20 games, he’s slashing .305/.400/.476 with a 142 wRC+. Made’s combination of hit, power, and speed makes him one of the game’s best prospects.

When the Brewers signed Jackson Chourio out of Venezuela in 2021, they landed a future franchise cornerstone who made his major league debut three years later as a 20-year-old. With Made, the Brewers might have their next international star…

Made checks just about every box you could ask for from a young hitter. He makes outstanding swing decisions for his age with a patient, disciplined approach to consistently put together quality at-bats…

He makes consistent hard, high-quality contact, too, with the ability to backspin balls with exit velocities up to 109 mph, which translated to some of the best power in the DSL. Given Made’s fast bat speed and strength projection, he could have plus or better power to go with his high on-base skills.

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Charlie Condon

Third baseman and outfielder in Colorado Rockies organization (BCP-75, CPA-CC, BPA-CC)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 70 | Speed: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 55 | Overall: 60
  • #2 prospect in Rockies organization by Baseball America
  • #40 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

Condon was the 3rd overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. He posted absurd numbers as a Georgia Bulldog, slashing .433/.556/1.009 with 37 home runs. Condon’s double-plus power didn’t come at the expense of his ability to make contact in college, but he struggled to adapt once he got to pro ball.

He’s struggled against off-speed and breaking pitches, whiffing at a high rate and posting a 31.2% strikeout rate. He still did damage against fastballs and posted elite exit velocities when he made contact.

The slugger battled a finger injury at the end of 2024, and he’s started 2025 on the injured list with a non-displaced fracture in his wrist. Once healthy, these injuries shouldn’t impact Condon moving forward.

There’s a bigger hit tool risk than I’d like from a Tier 1 player, but the immense raw power is so tantalizing that I’m keeping him in the top tier.

Few batters hit the ball harder than Condon, with his elite exit velocity data in college holding true as a professional. Condon has double-plus power, with the ability to hit the ball out to all parts of the park with moonshot home runs on his best-struck drives…

Condon’s struggles against soft stuff raised questions about his hit tool. His power is such an outlier that it’s still worth buying into his bat and potential for 30 home runs annually.

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JJ Wetherholt

Shortstop in St. Louis Cardinals organization (BCP-22, CPA-JW, BPA-JW)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 65 | Power: 55 | Speed: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 | Overall: 60
  • #1 prospect in Cardinals organization by Baseball America
  • #24 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

The 7th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, Wetherholt broke out during his sophomore season at West Virginia when he slashed .449/.517/.787 with 16 home runs and 36 stolen bases.

Although he’s currently a hit-over-power shortstop, his exit velocities and ability to hit the ball in the air make scouts believe he has “mid-20s home run power at peak.”

A hamstring injury slowed Wetherholt down on the basepaths and hampered his defense, so I’ll be watching to see if he starts stealing bases again.

Through 17 games at Double-A, he’s stolen just 1 base and is slashing .300/.403/.417. The ceiling isn’t as high with Wetherholt as Made and Condon, but he’s still a Tier 1 guy for me.

After Wetherholt fell to pick No. 7 in the 2024 draft, the Cardinals view him as the top prospect in their system and a major part of their future. If Wetherholt gets to his peak power projection and proves he can stick at shortstop, he has all-star upside. In all likelihood, he develops into a third baseman with a plus bat and some star-level peak seasons.

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Kevin McGonigle

Shortstop in Detroit Tigers organization (BCP-79, CPA-KM)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 65 | Power: 55 | Speed: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55 | Overall: 60
  • #3 prospect in Tigers organization by Baseball America
  • #17 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

Selected 37th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, McGonigle’s polished hit tool gave him a higher floor than expected from a high school hitter.

His plate discipline and contact rates are superb, and his batted ball data has scouts hopeful that there’s more power than initially thought.

McGonigle dealt with a hamstring injury and a broken bone in his hand in 2024, so he was limited to just 74 games split between Low- and High-A.

His performance – a .309/.401/.452 slash line with 16 doubles and 22 stolen bases – pushed him into the Top-100 conversation. McGonigle sprained his ankle in his first game of 2025 and, as of release day, he hasn’t returned to the field.

It’s not hard to find scouts who believe McGonigle is the Tigers’ best position prospect. His potential at the plate combined with better-than-expected infield defense make him a player with a high likelihood of being a regular with a high ceiling as a potential all-star shortstop or second baseman.

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Tier 2: 1st Bowman prospects I’m cautiously optimistic about in 2025 Bowman Baseball

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Slade Caldwell

Outfielder in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (BCP-21, CPA-SC, BPA-SC)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Speed: 70 | Field: 60 | Arm: 45 | Overall: 50
  • #6 prospect in Diamondbacks organization by Baseball America

The Diamondbacks selected Caldwell with the 29th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. He’s an undersized outfielder who was Arkansas’ player of the year twice.

Despite a plus hit tool and plus-plus speed, I have Caldwell in the second tier because he might never get to average power. As scouts at Baseball America noted, “he looks capable of hitting 15 home runs, though most of his pop will likely come via doubles and triples.”

The comps he’s gotten are names like Daulton Varsho based on his size and build, and Adam Eaton based on the skillset. I don’t think Caldwell is a bad hobby pick, but I definitely prefer Wetherholt and McGonigle.

Caldwell’s polished skill set projects as a table-setting leadoff man whose best attributes are on-base ability and speed, a la Adam Eaton…His combination of elite on-base skills, contact hitting, speed and sneaky power make him one of the more exciting prospects in the California League over the early part of 2025.

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Luis Peña

Shortstop in Milwaukee Brewers organization (BCP-38, CPA-LP)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Speed: 70 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 | Overall: 55
  • #9 prospect in Brewers organization by Baseball America

With a duo of Jesús Made and Luis Peña, the Brewers should be your top choice in “Pick Your Team” breaks. Like Made, Peña also posted very impressive numbers in the Dominican Summer League.

He slashed .393/.457/.583 with 39 stolen bases. The only knock on the young shortstop from a hobby perspective is his fringe-average power, but he’s started the year with improved quality of contact.

It’s resulted in an incredible .353/.430/.500 slash line through 18 games in Single-A as an 18-year-old. If Peña’s power continues to improve and he can put the ball in the air more, he could wind up in Tier 1 with his teammate Jesús Made.

Peña is one of the breakout prospects of the first month of 2025. He has teamed with Jesús Made to make one of the most talented duos in the lower levels of the game. He’s a talented contact hitter who’s shown drastic improvement to his exit velocity data early.

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Franklin Arias

Shortstop in Boston Red Sox organization (BCP-67, CPA-FA)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Speed: 45 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55 | Overall: 55
  • #4 prospect in Red Sox organization by Baseball America
  • #72 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

Arias is a well-rounded prospect whose results in the minor leagues in 2024 were a lot better than the five-tool grades would suggest.

In 87 games between Rookie and Low-A, he slashed .309/.409/.487 with 25 doubles, 9 home runs, and 35 stolen bases. After a strong start back at Low-A in 2025, Arias earned a promotion to High-A where he’s performing even better.

With the way the Red Sox’s player development system has helped their young hitters with bat speed training and hitting the ball in the air, Arias is someone I’m really buying into.

An extremely polished contact hitter for his age, Arias is an up-the-middle talent with the ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball…Arias offers evidence of the depth of talent in the Red Sox system behind Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Kyle Teel, and depending on how much strength and power he adds to his two-way profile, he could emerge as an elite prospect.

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Thomas White

Pitcher in Miami Marlins organization (BCP-69, CPA-TW)

  • Baseball America Grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 45 | Overall: 60
  • #1 prospect in Marlins organization by Baseball America
  • #31 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

Pitchers that break through and have hobby impact are few and far between, so it takes a lot for me to rank a pitcher in the first or second tier.

White is a future ace and one I’m comfortable putting in Tier 2. The Marlins selected White, a 6-foot-5 left-handed pitcher, with the 35th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. He generates a ton of swings and misses with an upper-90s fastball, nasty sweeper, and mid-80s changeup.

The pitches themselves could play in the big leagues right now, but White needs to improve his control and command to reach his full potential.

White has all of the ingredients to be a top-of-rotation starter, and his profile shares many similarities with Blake Snell. He projects to be a high-strikeout arm with plenty of weapons for both sides of the plate, with enough strikes to make it work. He’s projectable and just turned 20, meaning that his stuff could go from elite to otherworldly. He looks poised to reach Double-A before his 21st birthday, and he could reach Miami soon, though there is no rush because the Marlins possess a plethora of high-octane arms.

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PJ Morlando

Outfielder in Miami Marlins organization (BCP-91, CPA-PM, BPA-PM)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Speed: 50 | Field: 45 | Arm: 50 | Overall: 55
  • #8 prospect in Marlins organization by Baseball America

It’s not often the Marlins have two noteworthy prospects in a Bowman release, let alone one that’s a hitter. Known for his immense power, Morlando was Miami’s first-round pick in 2024.

He also has a pretty advanced feel for the strike zone and makes a lot of contact. He’s crouched and wide in the box, and the Marlins are working with Morlando on stance and swing changes so that he can turn the big raw power into in-game power.

Because of this, it’s probably going to be a slow burn with Morlando. He’s also not great defensively, but I hope he can stay in the outfield rather than having to move to first base. In my opinion, Morlando carries the highest hobby risk in the second tier.

Morlando’s stock could go way up or down in his first full season—likely starting in Low-A Jupiter—against pitchers who will finally challenge him in the zone. He has the upside to develop into a middle-of-the-order bat, with the chance to be an asset in the hit, power and zone control departments. His ultimate defensive home is uncertain, but his bat should profile anywhere.

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Tier 3: 1st Bowman prospects with a higher risk than the potential reward in 2025 Bowman Baseball

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Asbel Gonzalez, OF in Kansas City Royals organization (BCP-4): Gonzalez’s hit tool is further along than his power right now, but his exit velocities are impressive for a 19-year-old, and he still has room to grow. Add in plus speed and he’s an interesting name to keep an eye on.

Hayden Alvarez, OF in Los Angeles Angels organization (BCP-12, CPA-HA): The sum of Alvarez’s parts is better than any single tool. He’s already a plus runner, and there’s significant power potential. He just turned 18 years old, so this is a very long-term play, as his big league timeline likely won’t be until the 2030s.

Josue Briceño, C/1B in Detroit Tigers organization (BCP-13, CPA-JB): Briceño is the Tigers’ No. 9 prospect, and his power is the reason why. After a very impressive performance in the 2024 Arizona Fall League, he cracked MLB Pipeline and Baseball Prospectus’ Top 100 prospect lists entering 2025. In 25 AFL games, Briceño slashed an eye-popping .433/.509/.867 with 10 home runs. I don’t love the team or position here, but the bat plays.

Walker Janek, C in Houston Astros organization (BCP-15, CPA-WJA): Janek is an above-average catcher who’s currently the Astros’ No. 5 prospect. His hobby value will come down to whether or not he hits. Right now, he’s way too aggressive at the plate and whiffs way too often. There’s almost too much risk for me here.

Quinn Mathews, P in St. Louis Cardinals organization (BCP-25, CPA-QM): After earning Baseball America’s 2024 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, Mathews entered 2025 as the Cardinals’ No. 2 prospect and the No. 38 prospect in Major League Baseball. After climbing from Single- to Triple-A in 2024, he started the year back at Triple-A but hit the injured list after just three starts due to shoulder soreness.

Jhostynxon Garcia, OF in Boston Red Sox organization (BCP-43, CPA-JGA): Nicknamed “The Password,” Garcia is a physically large outfielder with huge power and a surprising amount of speed for his size. He hit 24 doubles, 23 home runs, and stole 17 bases in 107 total games in 2024. Garcia’s propensity to chase, however, is a red flag. The chase and strikeout rates drag his hit tool down to fringe-average, and he’ll need to prove he can hit enough to be more than just a platoon bat.

Gary Gill Hill, P in Tampa Bay Rays organization (BCP-55, CPA-GG): Hill is a 20-year-old righthander currently in Single-A. He sits in the mid-90s with a good slider and plus command. He’s the No. 89 prospect in Major League Baseball but projects as more of a mid-rotation starter.

Chase Hampton, P in New York Yankees organization (BCP-57): Hampton cracked the 2024 Top 100 prospect list, but since then injuries have ground him to a halt. He had a flexor strain in his elbow and a strained groin in 2024, and he underwent Tommy John Surgery in early 2025. When he returns in 2026, he’ll likely be off most collectors’ radars.

Aroon Escobar, 2B in Philadelphia Phillies organization (BCP-65, CPA-AE): Escobar’s hot start to the season has earned him a promotion to Tier 3. He’s slashing an incredible .328/.429/.573 with 8 doubles and 8 homers in 33 games at Single-A. The underlying data backs up the breakout, too. His whiff and chase rates are incredibly low, especially for a slugger. His average exit velocity is a touch over 90 mph and can get to triple digits with ease. Escobar will likely crack the Top 100 list later this year, so get in while you still can.

Edgleen Perez, C in New York Yankees organization (BCP-80, CPA-EPZ): Perez is a hit-over-power catcher still many years from the big leagues. He’s got good plate discipline and makes a lot of contact. Although he rarely slugs (only 11 of his 47 hits in 2024 went for extra bases), his exit velocities suggest there’s some amount of power in there if he can hit the ball in the air. However, as a catcher, I still don’t think he moves the needle in the hobby.

Jansel Luis, 2B/3B in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (BCP-84, CPA-JLU): Luis entered 2025 as the Diamondbacks’ No. 5 prospect. He’s played more than 300 innings at third base and more than 700 innings at each of second base and shortstop, but most scouts don’t view him as a shortstop long-term. He has a well-rounded offensive skillset that hasn’t translated to huge numbers yet, but he has upside as a dual 15-20 home run and stolen base threat.

Humberto Cruz, P in San Diego Padres organization (BCP-96, CPA-HC): Cruz is a righthanded pitcher with a mid-to-upper-90s fastball, a slider with elite spin rate, and an above-average changeup. The Padres liked him enough to trade for extra international bonus pool money in order to sign him. Cruz seems like a mid-rotation starter.

Naibel Mariano, SS in Cincinnati Reds organization (BCP-99, CPA-NM): Mariano got big money to sign with the Reds in the 2024 international class, but he slashed .188/.328/242 with a 26.9% strikeout rate. That’s not great! What we’re going on here is a ton of power potential for a shortstop, but the hit tool is the biggest red flag. I’m only interested if I can buy low. Otherwise, the risk is way too high.  

Sammy Stafura, SS in Cincinnati Reds organization (BCP-100, CPA-SS): Stafura was the Reds’ second-round draft pick in 2023. He put together a strong 2024 season split between Rookie and Single-A, where he slashed .270/.387/.412 with 13 doubles, 6 triples, 8 home runs, and 31 stolen bases. I like Stafura, but I’m not sure there’s enough power here for the hobby.

Cobb Hightower, SS in San Diego Padres organization (BCP-104, CPA-CHI): Hightower grades out with above-average hit and power tools, enough to project as a bat-first shortstop. Scouts at Baseball America report that he has “plenty of bat speed and an advanced feel for the barrel,” which signals his power will translate to games. The Padres started him at Single-A to begin 2025, and he’s definitely a name to keep in mind.

Eduardo Quintero, OF in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (BCP-115, CPA-EQ, BPA-EQ): A 55-grade centerfielder with good underlying data who plays for the Dodgers? Sign me up. Quintero is off to a hot start in Single-A, slashing .320/.432/.586 with 7 home runs and 16 stolen bases in 32 games. If this continues, I’m certainly bumping him up to Tier 2.

Caleb Lomavita, C in Washington Nationals organization (BCP-120, CPA-CLO): Drafted at No. 39 in the 2024 MLB Draft, Lomavita is an athletic catcher with average hit and power tools. There’s nothing that jumps off the page, but he’s a solid prospect.

Elvin Garcia, SS/3B in Baltimore Orioles organization (BCP-124): Garcia has shown solid strike zone awareness and has had no trouble barreling up balls. Scouts at FanGraphs report that he’s spraying home runs the opposite way. He’s also got plus speed to go with above-average defense at shortstop. There’s still a long way to go here, but Garcia has a ton of upside.

Alejandro Rosario, P in Texas Rangers organization (BCP-125): Rosario is the Rangers’ No. 3 prospect. He’s got a plus fastball and splitter, an above-average curveball, and impeccable control. The Rangers encouraged Rosario to use his fastball up in the zone last year, making his splitter and curveball more effective down in the zone. This led to a breakout year where he posted a 36.9% strikeout rate. If he can continue to have success against more advanced hitters, Rosario will shoot up top prospect lists.

Malcolm Moore, C in Texas Rangers organization (BCP-129, CPA-MMO): Moore was the 30th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. He’s a bat-first catcher with a nice blend of hit and power, but I’m not sure it’s enough to make a dent for hobby investors.

Conrad Cason, P/SS in Boston Red Sox organization (BCP-130, CPA-CCN): Cason is a two-way player whose right arm can touch triple digits on the mound and can do the same with exit velocities from the batter’s box. Most scouts prefer Cason as a pitcher, so that’s really dampening his hobby outlook. There are a lot of different potential outcomes, and doing both at an elite level seems unlikely, which is why I’m hesitant to put him higher than Tier 3.  

Santiago Suarez, P in Tampa Bay Rays organization (BCP-142): Suarez’s four-pitch mix includes a mid-to-upper-90s fastball, cutter, curveball, and split-change, but his double-plus control is what sets him apart. A mid-rotation ceiling limits his hobby appeal, however.

Yeremi Cabrera, OF in Texas Rangers organization (BCP-146, CPA-YC): Cabrera has a ton of raw power and above-average speed, but he’s failed to make consistent contact because his swing is a very extreme uppercut. As FanGraphs noted, he has a ton of bat speed and his swing is reminiscent of Juan Soto’s. Despite the power potential, I’m staying away from a 30-grade hit tool.

Jhonny Level, SS in San Francisco Giants organization (BCP-147, CPA-JL): Level is a switch-hitting shortstop with an above-average hit tool and power that seems more likely to wind up as balls in the gap rather than over the wall. If I’m wrong and he hits for significant power, he immediately becomes valuable in the hobby.

Brody Hopkins, P in Tampa Bay Rays organization (CPA-BH): Hopkins relies heavily on a fastball/slider combo that play really well off each other, but his below-average control means there’s reliever risk.  


Tier 4: 1st Bowman prospects with little to no current value in the hobby in 2025 Bowman Baseball

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Franyerber Montilla, SS in Detroit Tigers organization (BCP-5, CPA-FM)

Wen-Hui Pan, P in Philadelphia Phillies organization (BCP-6, CPA-WP)

Gregory Barrios, SS in Tampa Bay Rays organization (BCP-7, CPA-GB)

Esteban Mejia, 3B in Texas Rangers organization (BCP-9, CPA-EM)

Jackson Humphries, P in Cleveland Guardians organization (BCP-11, CPA-JHU)

Owen Wild, P in Tampa Bay Rays organization (BCP-14)

Engelth Urena, C/1B in New York Yankees organization (BCP-16, CPA-EU)

Fabian Lopez, SS in Miami Marlins organization (BCP-19, CPA-FL)

Ashly Andujar, SS in Colorado Rockies organization (BCP-20, CPA-AA)

Jancel Villarroel, C in Houston Astros organization (BCP-26, CPA-JV)

Yu-Min Lin, P in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (BCP-27)

Bishop Letson, P in Milwaukee Brewers organization (BCP-30)

Ricardo Yan, P in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (BCP-31, CPA-RY)

Cole Fontenelle, 3B in Los Angeles Angels organization (BCP-32, CPA-CF)

Aron Estrada, 2B/OF in Baltimore Orioles organization (BCP-33, CPA-AES)

Rafael Flores, C/1B in New York Yankees organization (BCP-34, CPA-RF)

Will Simpson, 1B in Athletics organization (BCP-35, CPA-WSI)

Yophery Rodriguez, OF in Milwaukee Brewers organization (BCP-36, CPA-YR)

Esmith Pineda, OF in Cincinnati Reds organization (BCP-37, CPA-EP)

Mitch Jebb, 2B in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (BCP-41, CPA-MJ)

Hyun-Seok Jang, P in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (BCP-51, CPA-HJ)

Jacob Bresnahan, P in San Francisco Giants organization (BCP-53, CPA-JBR)

Chase Mobley, P in Cleveland Guardians (BCP-56, CPA-CMY)

Jonathon Long, 1B in Chicago Cubs organization (BCP-58, CPA-JLG)

Luke Sinnard, P in Atlanta Braves organization (BCP-62)

George Klassen, P in Los Angeles Angels organization (BCP-63, CPA-GK)

Javier Mogollon, SS in Chicago White Sox organization (BCP-68, CPA-JMO)

Richard Matic, 3B in New York Yankees organization (BCP-71, CPA-RM)

Steven Echavarria, P in Athletics organization (BCP-73, CPA-SE)

Zack Showalter, P in St. Louis Cardinals organization (BCP-74)

Blake Wolters, P in Kansas City Royals organization (BCP-76)

Khadim Diaw, C in Minnesota Twins organization (BCP-77, CPA-KDW)

Payton Eeles, 2B in Minnesota Twins organization (BCP-78, CPA-PE)

Émilien Pitre, 2B in Tampa Bay Rays organization (BCP-83, CPA-EPI)

Jared Sundstrom, OF in Seattle Mariners organization (BCP-85, CPA-JSU)

Didier Fuentes, P in Atlanta Braves organization (BCP-87, CPA-DFU)

Sean Keys, 3B in Toronto Blue Jays organization (BCP-89, CPA-SK)

Andrew Morris, P in Minnesota Twins organization (BCP-90, CPA-AMO)

Tsung-Che Cheng, SS in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (BCP-95, CPA-TC)

Cameron Sullivan, P in Cleveland Guardians organization (BCP-97, CPA-CS)

Anderson Brito, P in Houston Astros organization (BCP-98)

Nate Nankil, OF in Athletics organization (BCP-102, CPA-NN)

Jonah Tong, P in New York Mets organization (BCP-105, CPA-JTO)

Cody Freeman, 3B in Texas Rangers organization (BCP-112, CPA-CFR)

Jesus Tillero, P in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (BCP-117, CPA-JT)

Hyungchan Um, C in Kansas City Royals organization (BCP-119, CPA-HU)

Winston Santos, P in Texas Rangers organization (BCP-121, CPA-WS)

Jhonayker Ugarte, 3B in Kansas City Royals organization (BCP-123, CPA-JU)

Jhancarlos Lara, P in Atlanta Braves organization (BCP-126)

Cory Lewis, P in Minnesota Twins organization (BCP-128, CPA-CLE)

Onil Perez, C in San Francisco Giants organization (BCP-134)

Josh Knoth, P in Milwaukee Brewers organization (BCP-136)

Kyle DeBarge, 2B in Minnesota Twins organization (BCP-139, CPA-KD, BPA-KD)

Luis Merejo, 1B/OF in Cleveland Guardians organization (BCP-140, CPA-LM)

Chen-Wei Lin, P in St. Louis Cardinals organization (BCP-141, CPA-CL)

Jakob Wright, P in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (BCP-143)

Matt Wilkinson, P in Cleveland Guardians organization (BCP-145, CPA-MW)

Alex Mooney, SS/3B in Cleveland Guardians organization (BCP-149, CPA-AM)

Charles McAdoo, 3B in Toronto Blue Jays organization (BCP-150, CPA-CMA, BPA-CM)

Javier Vaz, 2B/OF in Kansas City Royals organization (CPA-JVA)

Mike Vasil, P in Tampa Bay Rays organization (CPA-MV)

Chris Campos, P in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (BPA-CHC)

David Hagaman, P in Texas Rangers organization (BPA-DH)

Garrett Horn, P in Texas Rangers organization (BPA-GH)

Grant Knipp, C/P in Seattle Mariners organization (BPA-GK)

Sam Stuhr, P in Athletics organization (BPA-SS)


Tier 5: 1st Bowman prospects with little to no publicly available data in 2025 Bowman Baseball

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Ichiro Cano Hernandez, 2B/3B in Cincinnati Reds organization (BCP-18, CPA-IC)

Carlos Tavares, 1B in Washington Nationals organization (BCP-28)

David Ortiz Jr., 1B/OF in Texas Rangers organization (BCP-29)

Victor Rodrigues, C in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (BCP-45, CPA-VR)

Dylan Fien, C in Athletics organization (BCP-47, CPA-DF)

Ismael Javier, 2B in San Diego Padres organization (BCP-52)

Jack Penney, SS in Detroit Tigers organization (BCP-60, CPA-JPY)

D’Angelo Ortiz, 3B in Boston Red Sox organization (BCP-61, CPA-DO)

Jack Lines, SS in Tampa Bay Rays organization (BCP-64, CPA-JLI)

Sammy Hernandez, C in St. Louis Cardinals organization (BCP-66)

Esteban Gonzalez, OF in Cleveland Guardians organization (BCP-70, CPA-EGO)

Kevyn Castillo, OF in Los Angeles Angels organization (BCP-82, CPA-KC)

Jesus Lopez, P in Texas Rangers organization (BCP-88, CPA-JLO)

Bo Walker, OF in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (BCP-92, CPA-BWA)

Marcos Torres, OF in Texas Rangers organization (BCP-94)

Jose Pirela, OF in Cleveland Guardians organization (BCP-111, CPA-JP)

Caden Kendle, OF in Minnesota Twins organization (BCP-113, CPA-CKE)

Lucas Ramirez, OF in Los Angeles Angels organization (BCP-135, CPA-LR)

Jadyn Fielder, 2B in Milwaukee Brewers organization (CPA-JF)

Blake Aita, P in Boston Red Sox organization (BPA-BA)

Konner Eaton, P in Colorado Rockies organization (BPA-KE)

Peyton Olejnik, P in Los Angeles Angels organization (BPA-PO)

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Nicole Cahill

Nicole Cahill

Nicole Cahill is a freelance writer with recent bylines at Pitcher List and Fish On First and also works at a local card shop. She’s a baseball fanatic, mental health advocate, and Zack Greinke’s biggest fan. You can find her on Twitter at @NicoleCahill_ and Bluesky at @NicoleCahill.bsky.social

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