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Orioles Top 30 Prospects
The Orioles’ top 30 prospects heading into 2027, with how each player joined the organization, where he finished 2026 and what to watch this winter.
Updated Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
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A system on the rise again. Baltimore’s farm jumped back into the top tier in 2026 thanks to the draft and deadline deals for Adley Rutschman, Dean Kremer and Tyler Wells. Of the 30 players below, 17 were drafted by the Orioles, eight came in trades, four signed internationally and one signed as an undrafted free agent. Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers, the top two names entering 2026, spent the season in the majors and are no longer on the list. New general manager Jared Banner now oversees player development.
Orioles top 30 prospects
Order follows MLB Pipeline’s end-of-season Top 30. Player notes are ours.
| # | Player | Pos | How acquired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Booth Jr. | OF | 2026 draft, 1st round (No. 7 overall) | The 18-year-old hit .284 in 18 games at Single-A Delmarva after the draft. Elite speed and center field range. |
| 2 | Anthony Eyanson | RHP | Trade with Red Sox (Rutschman deal) | The headliner of the Adley Rutschman return. Finished the season at Double-A Chesapeake. |
| 3 | Joseph Dzierwa | LHP | 2025 draft, 2nd round | The organization’s pitcher of the year. Works off a fastball-changeup pairing from an unusual arm angle and ended the year at Chesapeake. |
| 4 | Caden Hunter | LHP | 2025 draft, 6th round | A velocity jump fueled a rapid climb from Delmarva to Chesapeake in his first full pro season. |
| 5 | Ike Irish | 1B/OF | Draft | Former catcher now playing first base and the outfield corners. Spending the fall in the Arizona Fall League. |
| 6 | Enddy Azocar | OF | Trade with Red Sox (Rutschman deal) | Second piece of the Rutschman package in the top 10. |
| 7 | Nate George | OF | Draft | The 2025 organizational position player of the year was limited to 20 games in 2026 by a medical issue. |
| 8 | Luis De León | LHP | International signing (2021) | Made his MLB debut in 2026 and still has rookie eligibility. A candidate for the 2027 staff. |
| 9 | Wehiwa Aloy | SS | Draft | Named the Orioles’ minor league player of the year for 2026. |
| 10 | Michael Forret | RHP | Trade with Rays (Tyler Wells deal) | An original Orioles draftee who went to Tampa Bay in the Shane Baz trade and came back in the Wells deal. |
| 11 | Boston Bateman | LHP | Trade with Padres (July 2025) | Part of the six-player return for Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano. |
| 12 | Kyson Witherspoon | RHP | Trade with Red Sox (Rutschman deal) | Third Rutschman-trade arm in the system. |
| 13 | Aron Estrada | IF/OF | International signing (2022) | Hit 25 home runs with 81 RBI between Chesapeake and Triple-A Norfolk. Expected to be added to the 40-man roster in November. |
| 14 | JT Quinn | RHP | Draft | Upper-90s velocity with two promising breaking balls. Finished at Chesapeake. |
| 15 | Ty Head | OF | 2026 draft, 2nd round | Baltimore’s second pick in this year’s draft. |
| 16 | Ethan Anderson | C/1B | Draft | Switch-hitting bat who finished the season at Norfolk. |
| 17 | Enrique Bradfield Jr. | OF | 2023 draft, 1st round | Plus-plus speed and the best outfield defense in the system. Ranked third a year ago. |
| 18 | Trey Gibson | RHP | Undrafted free agent (2023) | Went unpicked in the 2023 draft and has already pitched for the Orioles. Still rookie-eligible. |
| 19 | Jaiden Lo Re | UTIL | 2025 draft, 5th round | Contact-first hitter who can move around the infield. |
| 20 | Andri Hidalgo | P | International signing (2026) | The 17-year-old struck out 11 in 5 1/3 innings in the Dominican Summer League. |
| 21 | Nestor German | RHP | 2023 draft | One of three 2023 draftees in the back half of the list. |
| 22 | Braxton Bragg | RHP | 2023 draft | Upper-minors arm with bullpen versatility. |
| 23 | Levi Wells | RHP | 2023 draft | Reached Triple-A and is near big league depth. |
| 24 | Jhomnardo Reyes | OF | Trade with Twins (Dean Kremer deal) | The return for Kremer at the deadline. |
| 25 | Harold Rivas | OF | Trade with Red Sox (Rutschman deal) | The fourth Rutschman-trade player in the top 30. |
| 26 | DJ Layton | UTIL | 2025 draft | Versatile defender from the 2025 class. |
| 27 | Esteban Mejia | RHP | International signing (2024) | Fell from No. 7 a year ago after going 0-9 with a 9.83 ERA at Delmarva. |
| 28 | Creed Willems | C/1B | 2021 draft, 8th round | Reached Triple-A Norfolk in 2026. |
| 29 | Kevin Roberts Jr. | OF | 2026 draft, 4th round | Signed this summer but didn’t play after the draft. |
| 30 | Wilfri De La Cruz | SS | Trade with Cubs (July 2025) | Acquired in the deal that sent Andrew Kittredge to Chicago. |
What to watch this winter
- Rule 5 protection (Nov. 17): Aron Estrada is the most likely prospect to be added to the 40-man roster. Follow every addition on the offseason tracker.
- Arizona Fall League: Ike Irish is getting extra at-bats against advanced competition.
- Trade chips: With a top-tier system and a rotation to rebuild, Baltimore has the depth to deal prospects for pitching. See the free agent rankings for the other route.
Orioles prospects FAQ
- Who is the Orioles' No. 1 prospect?
- Outfielder Eric Booth Jr., Baltimore's first-round pick (No. 7 overall) in the 2026 draft.
- Where does the Orioles' farm system rank?
- MLB Pipeline ranks it seventh, up from 13th in the preseason. FanGraphs has it second, ESPN has it tied for second, and Baseball America ranks it fifth.
- Which Orioles prospects could debut in 2027?
- Left-hander Luis De León and right-hander Trey Gibson have already pitched in the majors and remain rookie-eligible. Joseph Dzierwa, Caden Hunter, Anthony Eyanson and JT Quinn all finished 2026 at Double-A.
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