US Leads MLB Top Prospects With Strong Cuban,Venezuelan,Dominican Presence

Baseball America highlights the significant international presence in Major League Baseball's Top 100 Prospects for 2025, spotlighting key countries including Cuba, Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. Cuban prospects like Astros' Yordan Alvarez and Mariners' Lazaro Montes continue a strong legacy of power hitters and pitchers such as Aroldis Chapman, while Venezuela is renowned for producing elite catchers including Salvador Perez and emerging stars like Oswald Peraza. Panama boasts a rich history with Hall of Famers like Mariano Rivera and current prospects focused on catching positions, exemplified by recent top prospects such as Tait. Colombia's representation features notable position players like Renteria and pitchers like Jose Quintana, with the Braves heavily scouting the country for talent. The Dominican Republic stands out with a deep pool of talent, including top prospects like Brewers shortstop Jesús Made and stars such as Juan Soto and José Ramírez, supported by a strong tradition of Hall of Famers and All-Stars. These diverse international contributions underscore the global reach and talent development shaping the future of MLB.