With 2022 No. 1 prospect Reid Detmers having graduated from prospect status, the Angels system has some new faces at the top, led by trade acquisition Logan O’Hoppe and 2022 first-round pick Zach Neto.
Today, we unveil the 10 best prospects in the Angels system as it enters 2023.
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Here’s how we project their lineup in 2026, with their 2026 ages in parentheses.
PROJECTED 2026 LINEUP
Catcher: Logan O’Hoppe (26)
First Base: Jared Walsh (32)
Second Base: David Fletcher (32)
Third Base: Luis Rengifo (29)
Shortstop: Zach Neto (25)
Left Field: Jo Adell (27)
Center Field: Mike Trout (34)
Right Field: Taylor Ward (31)
Designated Hitter: Anthony Rendon (36)
No. 1 Starter: Patrick Sandoval (29)
No. 2 Starter: Reid Detmers (26)
No. 3 Starter: Jose Suarez (28)
No. 4 Starter: Chase Silseth (26)
No. 5 Starter: Ky Bush (26)
Closer: Sam Bachman (26)
Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Los Angeles’ Top 10, click here.
BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average: Zach Neto
Best Power Hitter: Jeremiah Jackson
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Michael Stefanic
Fastest Baserunner: Jordyn Adams
Best Athlete: Jordyn Adams
Best Fastball: Ben Joyce
Best Curveball: Chris Rodriguez
Best Slider: Sam Bachman
Best Changeup: Ryan Costeiu
Best Control: Landon Marceaux
Best Defensive Catcher: Logan O’Hoppe
Best Defensive Infielder: Zach Neto
Best Infield Arm: Zach Neto
Best Defensive Outfielder: Bryce Teodosio
Best Outfield Arm: Jadiel Sanchez
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