Another prospect who very easily could have cracked the top 100 had he not been hurt, Collier just made his return from thumb surgery on June 4th. Collier struggled in the first half of 2024 before a swing adjustment put him on a torrid path the rest of the season.
There’s a fair amount of pressure on the bat as Collier’s build is one that could continue to slow him down with age and he is very reliant on his plus arm at third base. That said, he offers plus power potential that he started to tap into much more consistently last season. If he can settle in quickly and shake off the rust, Collier is a candidate to find his way back on the top 100 list, but given his profile, he’s going to need to really hit.
Grant Taylor – RHP – White Sox
Affiliate: Birmingham Barons – Double-A
Taylor snuck into the back of the preseason top 100, however, that was before I knew the White Sox planned to move him to the bullpen. In one sense, I understand the move as Taylor has battled arm injuries and it’s a high-effort delivery. On the other hand, Taylor’s four-pitch mix of such high-octane stuff deserves more runway as a starter.
Even as a reliever, Taylor is a borderline top 100 prospect as his ceiling would be a top 10 leverage arm in the game. His fastball could sit closer to triple digits in one inning spurts with the capability of being stretched out a couple innings when needed, making him a unique weapon. However, for a relief prospect to crack the top 100, it has to be elite whiff numbers over a full season sample.
Jackson Ferris – LHP – Dodgers
Affiliate: Tulsa Drillers
