MiLB Players of the Year: National League

Ladies and gentlemen, we made it! The minor league season is almost over, as Triple-A is the only remaining level still playing its regular season games. This year, we saw some phenomenal performances from top prospects, underrated stars, and unknown faces alike.

This year’s National League crop of players represents a little bit of everything. Some of these players were on our preseason top-100 list, while others weren’t even on their team’s top prospect list to start the year, yet all of them made a legitimate case as the most valuable players in their respective organizations.

In this story, we’ll be diving into the top players in every single National League organization, establishing the case for their title as the team’s best minor leaguer. In addition, we’ll be providing our HOMAGE shirts of the year with apparel picks for each team. Click any of the links below and first-time HOMAGE customers get 15% off their order!

Without further ado, let’s dive in.

Philadelphia Phillies: Aidan Miller, SS (Triple-A)

This season, the Philadelphia Phillies have made plenty of noise with their slugging big league roster taking home the NL East crown. However, the big league team isn’t the only thing to be excited about, as shortstop Aidan Miller took the world by storm in the minor leagues.

The former first-round pick has slashed .261/.389/.433 with 14 homers, 57 stolen bases, and a 137 wRC+ between two levels. Miller, our 52nd-ranked prospect, has showcased a unique toolset of speed, power, and a great glove throughout every stop this year.

Miller was recently promoted to Triple-A, where he’s currently off to a hot start. If Miller continues to hit like this, there’s a very real chance he could crack the big league roster before his 22nd birthday.

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New York Mets: Jonah Tong, RHP (MLB)

Throughout the 2025 season, the New York Mets have had a surplus of top performers in their minor league system. From the rise of Jett Williams to Carson Benge‘s breakout, this has been a big year for the Mets’ farm system. Despite these key performances, right hander Jonah Tong has pitched his way to the top.

Tong, our 47th-ranked prospect, has flown through the minor leagues this season. Starting the year in Double-A, Tong pitched his way to the major leagues, where he’s made four starts so far. In the minors, Tong recorded an ERA just over 1.40, striking out 179 batters in just 113.2 innings.

As a result of his big season, Jonah Tong has positioned himself as arguably the best starting pitcher in the minor leagues this season. In just 22 minor league starts, Tong went from a relatively under-the-radar arm to a household name with ace upside in the future.

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Miami Marlins: Robby Snelling, LHP (Triple-A)

When it comes to minor league pitching performances, it’s hard to find a pitcher who’s thrown better this season than Marlins left-hander Robby Snelling. As a former top-tier trade acquisition, the expectations for Snelling have been hefty, and he’s handled them with grace.

Across 136 innings this season, Snelling has jumped two levels due to his production on the mound. In this same span, Snelling has pitched to a 2.51 ERA, recorded 166 strikeouts, while only allowing ten home runs all year long. Snelling’s most impactful stretch has been his 63.2 innings at Triple-A, where he’s posted a 1.27 ERA.

The Miami Marlins have slowly become a decent pitching factory, and Robby Snelling is another example of this. At just 21 years old, Snelling could only be a few starts away from making his debut during the 2026 season.

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Atlanta Braves: JR Ritchie, RHP (Triple-A)

The Atlanta Braves have done a very good job of developing pitching inside their farm system, as three of their five current starters are homegrown. There’s a chance another arm could join this rotation soon, as right-hander JR Ritchie was very impressive this season.

Ritchie has jumped three levels this season, spending a decent amount of time at each affiliate. He’s gone through a solid amount of work, throwing 134.2 innings along the way. In this span, Ritchie has recorded an ERA of 2.61, with 136 strikeouts, and a WHIP under 1.00.

Ritchie has made waves this year, as he’s shot up prospect rankings all across the industry because of his performance. With an ERA under 3.00 at Triple-A, there’s a chance we see Ritchie in the big leagues early on in 2026.

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Washington Nationals: Alex Clemmey, LHP (Double-A)

With most of the Nationals’ young core now reaching the big league level, the Nationals are seeing some different faces break out in their farm system. One of these players, left-hander Alex Clemmey, took huge strides during this season’s games.

Moving from High-A to Double-A as a 19-year-old, Clemmey has handled resilience with grace. Across 116.2 innings this season, he’s pitched to an ERA of 3.47, striking out nearly 140 batters along the way. Although he’s run into some more trouble in Double-A, Clemmey took huge strides forward this year.

Had Jarlin Susana or Travis Sykora not been injured for most of this year, Clemmey may have had some more trouble taking home this crown. However, it’s exciting to see yet another young player in the Nationals organization look like a star in the making.

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Chicago Cubs: Owen Caissie, OF (MLB)

Similar to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Chicago Cubs have had a lot of success no matter where they’ve looked. From impressive prospects to clinching a playoff berth for the first time since 2020, the Cubs are in a great spot. One of the brightest prospects in their system, Owen Caissie, has been a pleasure to watch.

Spending the majority of the season in Triple-A, Caissie has slugged balls over the wall all season long. Across 99 games, Caissie hit to a .286/.386/.551 slash line with 22 homers and a 139 wRC+. Caissie even earned a 12-game stint in the big leagues, showing the Cubs are willing to work him into their future.

Although his playing time in the big leagues was short-lived, Caissie’s performance this season in Triple-A gave us more reasons to believe his future is extremely bright. Next year will be a huge one for Caissie, as he’ll likely get more time in the major leagues.

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Cincinnati Reds: Alfredo Duno, C (Low-A)

One of the most exciting breakout stars of the entire minor league season came in the form of catcher Alfredo Duno, who made a name for himself in Low-A with the Cincinnati Reds. Still just 19 years old, Duno looks like a fantastic young prospect.

Across 113 games in Low-A, Duno slashed .287/.430/.518 with 18 homers and a 164 wRC+. Duno hit so well, in fact, that he took home the Florida State League MVP award following the end of the Low-A season.

Still just 19 years old, Duno looks like a legitimate piece of the Reds’ future moving forward. Although he’s ranked as our 76th best prospect, look for him to shoot up these lists in the future.

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Milwaukee Brewers: Jesús Made, SS (Double-A)

The Milwaukee Brewers have put together one of the most well-rounded and deep farm systems in the entire sport, and this has only become clearer this season.

From the standout production the Brewers got out of Luis Pena and Marco Dinges to other breakouts, it was a big year for the Brewers’ minor leagues. However, it was the system’s top prospect, Jesús Made, who stood above the rest.

Made wasted no time jumping onto the scene when he first landed in affiliated baseball. He tore through three levels this season, slashing .285/.379/.413 with six homers and a 128 wRC+ along the way. He did this all while being just 18 years old, making him one of the only teenagers to play in Double-A this year.

Outhitting some of the other top names in this system, Made has still managed to impress fans with every new challenge he faces. With more room to grow as he moves up the minor leagues, our 12th-ranked prospect will be a name to keep a close eye on.

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St. Louis Cardinals: JJ Wetherholt, SS (Triple-A)

During last year’s MLB Draft, the St. Louis Cardinals got incredibly lucky, as one of the best players in the draft fell into their laps with the seventh overall pick. Since that day, JJ Wetherholt has blossomed into one of the best prospects in the sport, which was especially clear this season.

Wetherholt, our fourth-ranked prospect inside our top 100, has flown through the minor leagues this year. Across two levels, Wetherholt has posted a .309/.427/.512 slash line with 16 homers, 22 stolen bases, and a 155 wRC+. He’s coasted his way to being recognized as the Cardinals’ top prospect, as he deserves every bit of this attention.

Wetherholt has cemented himself as one of the best prospects in the game, not just in the Cardinals’ system. He’s currently ranked fourth overall on our top 100, and could take on an even higher point on this list next season.

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Pittsburgh Pirates: Konnor Griffin, SS (Double-A)

When talking about some of the best minor league seasons in recent memory, it’s tough to ignore the numbers Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin just recorded. Griffin’s 2025 season was historic, as the 19-year-old made huge steps forward in his development.

Although he began the year at Low-A, Griffin flew through the minor leagues, finishing the season in Double-A. His production was nearly unmatched, as he slashed .333/.415/.527 with 21 homers, 65 stolen bases, and a 165 wRC+.

Griffin was undoubtedly the best prospect in the Pirates’ system, while also having a legitimate argument to be crowned the top prospect in the entire sport. Displaying true five-tool upside, our number two prospect is one of the most exciting youngsters in the game.

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Los Angeles Dodgers: Eduardo Quintero, OF (High-A)

The Los Angeles Dodgers have quietly put together a very strong farm system over the past few seasons. Possessing five of our top 100 prospects, the Dodgers’ farm system is full of talent. Despite this, outfielder Eduardo Quintero stood above the rest in 2025.

Quintero tore the cover off the baseball between two levels this year. At just 19 years old, Quintero slashed .293/.415/.508 with 19 homers, 47 stolen bases, and a 153 wRC+. Quintero, our number 69 prospect, has been incredibly impressive this season.

For the Dodgers, adding yet another talented player to their young core is incredibly important. Although he’s still very young, the tools he showcased in the minor leagues compare to the best of the best.

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San Diego Padres: Miguel Mendez, RHP (Double-A)

The San Diego Padres’ farm system changed a lot this season, as they weren’t shy to use some of their best prospects to improve their team on deadline day. Even with all of these changes, Miguel Mendez still looked pretty good.

Mendez pitched his way from Low-A to Double-A this season, rarely running into trouble wherever he stopped. Across 95 innings this season, Mendez’s ERA sat just above 3.20, as he struck out 118 batters along the way.

The right-hander’s most impressive stint this year came in High-A, where he recorded a 1.32 ERA in 61.1 innings. For the Padres, Miguel Mendez’s production points to yet another dominant pitching prospect in the making.

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San Francisco Giants: Bo Davidson, OF (Double-A)

This season, the San Francisco Giants had a huge breakout prospect in outfielder Bo Davidson. Across 114 games, the 22-year-old took his game to new heights, becoming their minor league player of the year.

Davidson slashed .281/.376/.468 with 18 homers and a 137 wRC+, performing well between High-A and Double-A. Davidson showcased all the tools necessary to look like a very solid potential piece of their future, as he’s developed into a pretty good player.

Next year, Davidson will be tested with a longer stint at Double-A, a shift that’s often considered one of the most difficult for young players. If he continues to hit well, keep an eye on his name throughout the 2026 season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks: Ryan Waldschmidt, OF (Double-A)

After being selected in the first round of last year’s MLB Draft, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has really blossomed into one of the best outfield prospects in the sport. He had a monster season offensively in 2025, leading him to be the Diamondbacks’ player of the year.

Waldschmidt spent 2025 between High-A and Double-A, where he slugged his way to success in both places. Waldschmidt slashed .289/.419/.473 with 18 homers and a 143 wRC+, showcasing his offensive skillset all across the minors. Waldschmidt also played in 134 games this year, an impressive accomplishment for a player’s first full professional season.

As he tore through minor league pitching, Waldschmidt flew up to the 86th spot on our top 100. If he can repeat this success in 2026, look for him to climb even higher on our top 100.

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Colorado Rockies: Roldy Brito, 3B (Low-A)

For a few years now, the Colorado Rockies have done a solid job at finding some very solid prospects through the international free agent classes. This season, third baseman Roldy Brito proved that he may become yet another member of this successful strategy.

Brito spent the majority of the year in the complex leagues, destroying the opposing pitchers he faced. He then proceeded to finish the season at Low-A, continuing his dominance. Between both levels, Brito hit .371/.444/.516 while posting a 157 wRC+.

Although we’ve seen Brito play just 33 games in Low-A, his dominant stretch this season proved that he’ll be a name to watch as we move into 2026. Due to his offensive success, he’s our player of the year in the Rockies organization.

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