Best Young Prospects In MLB The Show 24

Young prospects that can steal a roster spot in MLB The Show 24 are hard to come by. In a sport where younger players prevail and push a team toward greatness, those who have promising stars won't be quick to trade them away. It will take some patience and time, but with the right package, it can be done.

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Taking over a team in MLB The Show 24 can feel overwhelming, as many decisions need to be made before the start of the season. Whether it's rebuilding a team or setting one up for a World Series run, it's best to have a mix of younger players and veteran stars. These prospects will instantly make a team better, both in the short and long term.

10 Taj Bradley (Starting Pitcher)

Overall Rating: 72

Category	Rating
Stamina	69
Hard Contact Reduction	56
Swing & Miss Potential	70
Walk & Hit By Pitch Reduction	62
Keeping The Ball On The Ground	40
Clutch Pitching	60
Control	59
Velocity	78
Break	70
Fielding	46
Arm Strength	55
Throwing Accuracy	57
Reaction	38

The Tampa Bay Rays have a strong cast of pitchers in their bullpen, and Taj Bradley will continue that cycle. Their starting rotation looks promising, and Bradley packs plenty of velocity and K/9 potential to be a danger on the mound.

Bradley's main strengths include his swing and miss potential and velocity, which bodes well for a pitcher. He has good stamina and clutch pitching, leaving some room for improvement in both cases. If Bradley can elevate his arm strength and throwing accuracy, batters will have a hard time getting onto base.

9 Zach Neto (Shortstop)

Overall Rating: 74

Category	Rating
Contact Versus Righties	51
Contact Versus Lefties	58
Power Versus Righties	46
Power Versus Lefties	76
Vision	60
Discipline	46
Clutch Hitting	51
Bunting Ability	39
Drag Bunt Ability	34
Durability	86
Fielding	72
Arm Strength	76
Throwing Accuracy	75
Reaction	62
Speed	61
Stealing Ability	45
Baserunning Aggressiveness	42

For teams struggling to roster a good shortstop in MLB The Show 24, Zach Neto has some potential to be an above-average player. His infielding stats could lead to a quality player down the road, and there's some extra incentive to see his contact swing potential improve in the next few years.

There is also the chance that Neto will develop into a good baserunner, as his speed and stealing ability have decent starting numbers. Mixed in with power hitting against left-handed pitchers, and Neto could be someone who puts up a solid batting average for the team that rosters him.

8 Riley Greene (Right Fielder)

Overall Rating: 75

Category	Rating
Contact Versus Righties	85
Contact Versus Lefties	80
Power Versus Righties	61
Power Versus Lefties	25
Vision	49
Discipline	61
Clutch Hitting	76
Bunting Ability	35
Drag Bunt Ability	31
Durability	84
Fielding	70
Arm Strength	68
Throwing Accuracy	63
Reaction	62
Speed	68
Stealing Ability	2
Baserunning Aggressiveness	24

Riley Greene is a good right fielder who can move the ball toward the infield quickly and excels at challenging left-handed pitchers. The Detroit Tigers may not be quick on the trigger to move him, but acquiring Greene will make for a solid outfield option once he hits his prime.

Defensively, Greene has stellar stats to build upon and could turn into a great outfielder. His arm strength and throwing accuracy show signs of an up-and-comer, and his durability will keep him in the season for long stretches without having to worry about injuries. Improving his vision will go a long way to building up Greene's offensive abilities.

7 Jordan Walker (Left Fielder)

Overall Rating: 76

Category	Rating
Contact Versus Righties	78
Contact Versus Lefties	55
Power Versus Righties	62
Power Versus Lefties	61
Vision	62
Discipline	58
Clutch Hitting	60
Bunting Ability	35
Drag Bunt Ability	30
Durability	83
Fielding	38
Arm Strength	92
Throwing Accuracy	46
Reaction	50
Speed	75
Stealing Ability	35
Baserunning Aggressiveness	40

Players looking to improve the left side of their outfield and give their center fielders in MLB The Show 24 some help, Jordan Walker could be a fit. Walker is decent at contact swings against both sides, has a heater of an arm when throwing the ball, and has good speed. If his throwing accuracy catches up to his arm strength, he could be dangerous.

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Prying him away from the St. Louis Cardinals may prove to be difficult, as their outfield situation isn't in the best state. Acquiring him may cost a premium, but if players are hoping to improve their own outfield for the long term, spending a little more to pick up Walker will be worth it.

6 Grayson Rodriguez (Starting Pitcher)

Overall Rating: 76

Category	Rating
Stamina	78
Hard Contact Reduction	61
Swing & Miss Potential	59
Walk & Hit By Pitch Reduction	63
Keeping The Ball On The Ground	61
Clutch Pitching	55
Control	71
Velocity	91
Break	91
Fielding	53
Arm Strength	52
Throwing Accuracy	44
Reaction	46

If it's pitching a team is looking for, Grayson Rogriguez mixes some good stats with a strong pitching choice. His 4-seam fastball, slider, and cutter pair well with tremendous velocity and break stats, and he has decent control that can improve over the years. His throwing accuracy and reaction are two major areas that need improvement.

For teams looking to add some extra power to the starting rotation, Rodriguez comes with a future that is bright and building blocks that can set up a wonderful foundation. His H/9, K/9, BB/9, and HR/9 all show indications of a pitcher that will look to steal a top-three role for the playoffs.

5 Anthony Volpe (Shortstop)

Overall Rating: 77

Category	Rating
Contact Versus Righties	49
Contact Versus Lefties	57
Power Versus Righties	66
Power Versus Lefties	64
Vision	46
Discipline	66
Clutch Hitting	45
Bunting Ability	37
Drag Bunt Ability	34
Durability	76
Fielding	78
Arm Strength	55
Throwing Accuracy	72
Reaction	72
Speed	72
Stealing Ability	73
Baserunning Aggressiveness	79

The New York Yankees have a promising shortstop prospect in Anthony Volpe, who combines good hitting against left-handed pitchers and base-stealing abilities. His fielding and throwing stats look good, but prying him away from one of the best teams in MLB The Show 24 may be difficult.

Players looking to grab a shortstop that also possesses a wealth of prospects in different areas, Volpe should be a target. If teams have an equivalent to Volpe in the starting pitcher or catcher role, the New York Yankees may bite to improve in those areas.

4 Johan Rojas (Center Fielder)

Overall Rating: 77

Category	Rating
Contact Versus Righties	67
Contact Versus Lefties	74
Power Versus Righties	42
Power Versus Lefties	32
Vision	48
Discipline	31
Clutch Hitting	73
Bunting Ability	55
Drag Bunt Ability	40
Durability	71
Fielding	90
Arm Strength	89
Throwing Accuracy	63
Reaction	99
Speed	90
Stealing Ability	65
Baserunning Aggressiveness	79

The best center field prospect available is Johan Rojas, a 23-year-old star in the making. He's quite good at contact hitting and has the speed and aggressiveness to work the bases, but his bread and butter is his reacting time and fielding prowess. In a couple of years, he'll be the star of the outfield.

This trade may require a ton of patience and the ability to suffer the loss of many pieces. Rojas is their highest-ranked center fielder, which means he'll come at a premium. Fortunately, the Phillies don't have much going for them in most of their outfield, so parting ways with either side of the outfield to bring in Rojas is a good trade-off.

3 Hunter Greene (Starting Pitcher)

Overall Rating: 78

Category	Rating
Stamina	75
Hard Contact Reduction	62
Swing & Miss Potential	77
Walk & Hit By Pitch Reduction	57
Keeping The Ball On The Ground	53
Clutch Pitching	79
Control	56
Velocity	95
Break	98
Fielding	49
Arm Strength	84
Throwing Accuracy	47
Reaction	53

Hunter Greene has the tools to become the next big thing on the mound, and players should aim for him whenever possible. Greene possesses the arm strength and velocity to be an ace starting pitcher in MLB The Show 24, and could be a major playoff warrior if his trajectory continues upwards.

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Since the Cincinnati Reds are rebuilding and have many holes to fill, there's an opportunity to trade a more-established starting position and a baseman prospect to acquire Greene. It'll be a short-term loss to send two players for one, but the long-term potential could set up a starting rotation that competes for many years to come.

2 Triston Casas (First Baseman)

Overall Rating: 79

Category	Rating
Contact Versus Righties	71
Contact Versus Lefties	39
Power Versus Righties	80
Power Versus Lefties	75
Vision	51
Discipline	94
Clutch Hitting	62
Bunting Ability	35
Drag Bunt Ability	25
Durability	79
Fielding	54
Arm Strength	44
Throwing Accuracy	69
Reaction	67
Speed	17
Stealing Ability	18
Baserunning Aggressiveness	15

Triston Casas has the tools required to be a solid batter in the league, thanks to strong stats in both contact and power hitting. His reaction time and throwing accuracy will need some improvement to excel in the role at first base, but all signs point towards a promising career in the big leagues.

The Boston Red Sox have a major need for starting pitchers, as none of their five-man rotation includes a player with an overall rating of 80 or higher. This leaves them in a precarious predicament where teams will be able to dangle their own wealth of pitching prospects, asking for Rojas as a return.

1 Elly De La Cruz (Shortstop)

Overall Rating: 79

Category	Rating
Contact Versus Righties	67
Contact Versus Lefties	46
Power Versus Righties	65
Power Versus Lefties	48
Vision	33
Discipline	58
Clutch Hitting	63
Bunting Ability	37
Drag Bunt Ability	28
Durability	70
Fielding	67
Arm Strength	99
Throwing Accuracy	68
Reaction	53
Speed	99
Stealing Ability	80
Baserunning Aggressiveness	99

While Elly De La Cruz comes in at the same overall rating as Casas, what tips the scale in his favor is the position he plays and a better stat spread. As a shortstop, De La Cruz's arm strength and durability are good signs of a shortstop with potential, and his ability to routinely get on base makes him a threat at both ends of the field. The big plus to his style is that De La Cruz's baserunning ability in MLB The Show 24 makes him a player everyone should target.

Mind you, it won't be easy to acquire Cincinnati's highest-rated shortstop, so tread carefully. He's worth the price of admission, and the Reds do have some big holes to fill for their short and long-term projections. If players are willing to sacrifice some assets, De La Cruz is the real deal.