The top of the Cardinals system is headlined by Masyn Winn, who now possesses plus bat-to-ball skills and limits swing-and-miss in the zone at an elite rate. He is a future regular shortstop with above-average offensive potential.
Today, we’re unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Cardinals system entering 2024. Geoff Pontes is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss the state of St. Louis’ farm system.
Below, you can also find a projected lineup in 2027 and the prospects with the best scouting tools in the system.
Projected 2027 Lineup
Catcher: Willson Contreras (35)
First Base: Brendan Donovan (30)
Second Base: Thomas Saggese (25)
Third Base: Nolan Arenado (36)
Shortstop: Masyn Winn (25)
Left Field: Jordan Walker (25)
Center Field: Victor Scott II (26)
Right Field: Lars Nootbaar (29)
Designated Hitter: Nolan Gorman (27)
No. 1 Starter: Matthew Liberatore (27)
No. 2 Starter: Tekoah Roby (25)
No. 3 Starter: Tink Hence (24)
No. 4 Starter: Gordon Graceffo (27)
No. 5 Starter: Sem Robberse (25)
Closer: Ryan Helsley (32)
Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to St. Louis’ Top 10, click here.
Best Tools
Best Hitter for Average: Cesar Prieto
Best Power Hitter: Luken Baker
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Noah Mendlinger
Fastest Baserunner: Victor Scott
Best Athlete: Victor Scott
Best Fastball: Tink Hence
Best Curveball: Tekoah Roby
Best Slider: Andre Granillo
Best Changeup: Joseph King
Best Control: Max Rajcic
Best Defensive Catcher: Pedro Pages
Best Defensive Infielder: Masyn Winn
Best Infield Arm: Masyn Winn
Best Defensive Outfielder: Victor Scott
Best Outfield Arm: Joshua Baez