Here are MLB’s 7 best 17-year-old prospects

MLB Pipeline has ranked professional baseball's top seven 17-year-old prospects, highlighting a youthful wave across the Minor Leagues. Giants infielder Luis Hernández leads the list at No. 1, having advanced to Single-A San Jose in his debut season after signing for nearly $5 million. Phillies outfielder Francisco Renteria and Royals outfielder Angeibel Gomez follow as the second and third top-ranked teenagers.

The rankings also feature Angels outfielder Jared Grindlinger, Astros infielder Albert Fermín, Mets shortstop Wandy Asigen, and Cardinals shortstop Rocco Maniscalco. The list comprises recent high-profile international signees and reclassified 2026 MLB Draft selections, selected after Athletics shortstop Johenssy Colome aged out upon turning 18.