Baseball America's Hot Sheet ranks the 20 hottest prospects from the previous week, considering minor league players' performances through June 7. Here's a breakdown of the top prospects and their impressive performances:
Kade Anderson (LHP, Mariners): Anderson's season is one of the most dominant in the minor leagues. He's allowed just seven runs all year, with five coming in one start. He's thrown zeroes seven of the 10 times he's taken the mound. His 76 punchouts are second in the minor leagues.
Briggs McKenzie (LHP, Braves): The Braves have been deliberate with McKenzie's development since selecting him in the fourth round of the 2025 draft. He's made three additional starts, including his first in Low-A, where he was dominant. He pitched five shutout innings, striking out eight and allowing only two baserunners.
Luis De La Torre (LHP, Giants): After a rough start to the season, De La Torre has righted the ship. Since May 1, he's produced a 2.10 ERA and allowed just 12 hits over 30 innings. His 45 strikeouts in the same span point to a bat-missing arsenal.
Jonny Farmelo (OF, Mariners): Farmelo has found health in 2026, and solid results have followed. This past week, he had three multi-hit games and reached base in five of Everett’s six contests against Eugene. His highlight game came on Friday, as he hit two home runs during a 2-for-3 night at the plate.
Brody Hopkins (RHP, Rays): Hopkins' stuff was never in question, but he needed to find a way to get it in the strike zone. Now, after a role change and a few delivery tweaks, he’s learned how to use his arsenal in a way that brings hitters to their knees.
Owen Ayers (C, Cubs): A late bloomer, Ayers has made massive strides the last two seasons and could jump inside the Cubs’ Top 10 prospects in the next Top 30 update. He's showing above-average power and strong swing decisions.
Jaison Chourio (OF, Guardians): Chourio slugged his first two Double-A home runs in the same game as part of a very strong week. He has an advanced approach with more walks than strikeouts this year and consistently hits the ball hard.
Justin Campbell (RHP, Guardians): For a pitcher who missed four seasons because of injuries, Campbell doesn’t look nearly as rusty as he should. He's looking like a starter who could help the big league club as soon as later this season.
Murf Gray (3B, Pirates): Gray has been one of the best hitters in Class A so far this year. He's showing that the contact skills he flashed at Fresno State are carrying over to pro ball.
Breyson Guedez (OF, Athletics): Guedez has had a solid season, even though he's one of the youngest players in the California League. This past week was one of his best of the year, as he recorded 13 total hits.
Mike Sirota (OF, Dodgers): Sirota extended his on-base streak to 45 games with another impressive week. He's shown no ill-effects from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season.
Lazaro Montes (OF, Mariners): Montes is up to 16 home runs over his first 54 games after hitting 32 over 131 games in 2025. He's showing solid swing decisions with plus-plus power.
Quinn Mathews (LHP, Cardinals): Mathews shows the form that helped him dominate in 2024. His command of his fastball and slider on the same day is crucial to his success.
Jefferson Rojas (SS, Cubs): Rojas is a force of nature when he's right. His June has been electric, with three home runs and seven RBIs.
Denzer Guzman (SS, Angels): Guzman made his way up to the major leagues in 2025 and is showing improved power hitting ability with Triple-A Salt Lake.
Zach Root (LHP, Dodgers): Root was the biggest star of the Dodgers’ Spring Breakout game. He showed a powerful arsenal from the left side and was the rare pitcher who could find the strike zone.
Gavin Fien (OF, Nationals): Fien's start to 2026 was slowed by injury, but this past week was his best since he returned. He led all of MiLB with 15 RBIs.
Jacob Odle (RHP, Cardinals): Odle has flashed drastically improved stuff and power across his arsenal this season. He's showing plus stuff with the ability to get deep into games.
Hagen Smith (LHP, White Sox): Smith is in one of the best stretches of his still relatively young pro career. He's striking out 43% of batters in his past three starts.
Andrew Fischer (3B, Brewers): Fischer's loud contact during spring training opened plenty of scouts' eyes. He's swatted three more home runs this past week, bringing his season total to 18.
