Future MLB Superstars: Top International Prospects to Watch in 2025
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2025 12:30 pm
The international signing period is upon us, and the hype around prospects like Roki Sasaki and Elian Pena is reaching fever pitch. Is Sasaki truly a generational talent, or are we overhyping a young pitcher? Where do you see Pena fitting in at the major league level? He’s drawing Devers comparisons, but is that realistic?
Beyond the big names, who are your sleeper picks from this international class? The Salas family connection with Andrew is intriguing, but can he break out from a crowded field? Is Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez the next great switch-hitting shortstop? Could someone like Cris Rodriguez become a dark horse MVP candidate down the line?
This class seems loaded with talent, but history is littered with highly touted prospects who never panned out. What separates the future stars from the busts? Is it raw talent, work ethic, mental fortitude, or something else entirely? Let’s hear your bold predictions for this class – who will become superstars, and who will fade into obscurity? Which teams will benefit the most from this influx of international talent? Could we see a shift in the balance of power in the MLB because of this signing period?
Beyond the big names, who are your sleeper picks from this international class? The Salas family connection with Andrew is intriguing, but can he break out from a crowded field? Is Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez the next great switch-hitting shortstop? Could someone like Cris Rodriguez become a dark horse MVP candidate down the line?
This class seems loaded with talent, but history is littered with highly touted prospects who never panned out. What separates the future stars from the busts? Is it raw talent, work ethic, mental fortitude, or something else entirely? Let’s hear your bold predictions for this class – who will become superstars, and who will fade into obscurity? Which teams will benefit the most from this influx of international talent? Could we see a shift in the balance of power in the MLB because of this signing period?