Here's a look at the best Draft picks from the past 10 years for each MLB club, showcasing the talent pipeline and development strategies that have led to success. From MVP candidates to Cy Young winners, All-Stars, and Rookies of the Year, these picks have become integral parts of their respective organizations.
AL East:
- Blue Jays: Bo Bichette, SS (2016, 2nd round) - A plus-plus hitter with a .290 average and 29 homers in 2021, Bichette's $1.1 million signing has been a solid investment.
- Orioles: Gunnar Henderson, SS (2019, 2nd round) - Leading the O's in career bWAR and wRC+, Henderson's second-round pick has been a valuable asset.
- Rays: Joe Ryan, RHP (2018, 7th round) - A two-time All-Star for Minnesota, Ryan's 13.8 bWAR is impressive for a 7th-round pick.
- Red Sox: Roman Anthony, OF (2022, supplemental 2nd round) - A potential superstar, Anthony's $2.5 million signing has shown promise with a .292/.396/.463 slash line.
- Yankees: Cam Schlittler, RHP (2022, 7th round) - Dominating in his first two years at Northeastern, Schlittler's All-Star performance in 2025 and 2.01 ERA make him a standout.
AL Central:
- Guardians: Shane Bieber, RHP (2016, 4th round) - Improved control and velocity led to All-Star nods and an AL Cy Young Award in 2020.
- Royals: Bobby Witt Jr., SS (2019, 1st round) - An 11-year, $288.8 million contract extension speaks to Witt's impact as a five-tool talent.
- Tigers: Tarik Skubal, LHP (2018, 9th round) - Back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards in 2024 and 2025 make Skubal a dominant force.
- Twins: Brent Rooker, OF (2017, supplemental 1st round) - All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner, Rooker's success with the A's is notable.
- White Sox: Garrett Crochet, LHP (2020, 1st round) - A starter-turned-reliever, Crochet's All-Star performance and 255 strikeouts in 2025 are impressive.
AL West:
- Angels: Zach Neto, SS (2022, 1st round) - A steady performer with 5+ WAR seasons and 49 homers in 2024 and '25.
- Astros: Jeremy Peña, SS (2018, 3rd round) - A defensive shortstop with offensive impact, Peña's Gold Glove and Championship Series MVP make him a standout.
- A's: Nick Kurtz, 1B (2024, 1st round) - A Rookie of the Year and Silver Slugger Award winner, Kurtz's 36 homers in 2025 are impressive.
- Mariners: Cal Raleigh, C (2018, 3rd round) - An All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner, Raleigh's 60 homers in 2025 are notable.
- Rangers: Wyatt Langford, OF (2023, 1st round) - A .360/.480/.677 slash line and Triple-A debut make Langford a promising prospect.
NL East:
- Braves: Michael Harris II, OF (2019, 3rd round) - An NL Rookie of the Year, Harris' 20-20 season in 2025 is impressive.
- Marlins: Michael King, RHP (2016, 12th round) - A quality starter after a trade to the Padres, King's success is notable.
- Mets: Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF (2020, 1st round) - A superstar in the making, Crow-Armstrong's elite defense and power make him a future MVP candidate.
- Nationals: Jesús Luzardo, LHP (2016, 3rd round) - A stable rotation option, Luzardo's All-Star performance is impressive.
- Phillies: Bryson Stott, SS (2019, 1st round) - Double-digit homers and steals, Stott's postseason success is notable.
NL Central:
- Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski, RHP (2022, 2nd round) - A certified ace with a potential NL Cy Young Award, Misiorowski's lightning-armed fastball is impressive.
- Cardinals: JJ Wetherholt, INF (2024, 1st round) - An all-around above-average hitter and one of the best defensive second basemen, Wetherholt is a franchise cornerstone.
- Cubs: Nico Hoerner, SS (2018, 1st round) - A reliable hitter with gap power, Hoerner's Gold Gloves and bWAR make him a standout.
- Pirates: Paul Skenes, RHP (2023, 1st round) - An ERA title and Cy Young Award winner, Skenes' dominance is notable.
- Reds: Andrew Abbott, LHP (2021, 2nd round) - An All-Star and Cy Young Award contender, Abbott's 2.87 ERA and 13.4 WAR are impressive.
NL West:
- D-backs: Corbin Carroll, OF (2019, 1st round) - An NL Rookie of the Year, Carroll's 30-30 season in 2025 is impressive.
- Dodgers: Will Smith, C (2016, 1st round) - An All-Star and World Series champion, Smith's all-around excellence is notable.
- Giants: Bryan Reynolds, OF (2016, 2nd round) - An All-Star and position player, Reynolds' success with the Pirates is impressive.
- Padres: James Wood, OF (2021, 2nd round) - A power hitter with impressive exit velocities, Wood's potential is notable.
- Rockies: Hunter Goodman, C (2021, 4th round) - An All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner, Goodman's power potential is evident.
