2025 Baseball Prospects You Should Know About, Part 1
The Way too Early Prospect List of MLB Prospects
Over the next few days, we'll share "way too early" MLB prospect analysis to highlight some promising young baseball prospects worth tracking for those interested in baseball card prospecting.
Each newsletter will introduce 5 new names, organized into tiers such as top 5, top 6-10, and beyond. Please note that within each tier, the prospects are not ranked in order of superiority.
Ethan Salas, C, SD, Age: 17
Ethan Salas, a 17-year-old catcher for the San Diego Padres, demonstrates remarkable maturity on the field, showcasing impressive contact skills and plate discipline for his age. With a 77.5 percent overall contact rate and a chase rate of just 20 percent, along with hitting nine home runs in 66 games, Salas's performance exceeds expectations.
His average exit velocity of 87 mph and 90th percentile above 102 mph further highlight his potential, especially considering his young age. Keep an eye on Salas as his power continues to develop.
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