Having a deep and talented farm system plays a vital role in the current and future success of all 30 MLB franchises. A robust farm system can provide depth to a contending ballclub, as well as help a struggling franchise surge into contention as they debut their city’s next superstar.<\/p>\n
So, without further ado, here are the top 10 MLB farm systems.<\/p>\n
Note: Player rankings are compiled from MLB Pipeline\u2019s<\/a> Top 100 prospects list.<\/em><\/p>\n Although the Giants finished 2019 with their third straight losing season and completed their worst three-year stretch since 1983-85, the future is bright in San Francisco. This is due to the great draft selections and superb international scouting the Giants have rendered over the last few years. As a result, their farm system is stronger than it has been in a decade.<\/p>\n The Giants system is highlighted by catcher Joey Bart<\/a><\/strong> (No. 14), who is expected to eventually take over behind the dish for Buster Posey<\/a><\/strong>. Another drawing card is shortstop Marco Luciano<\/a><\/strong> (No. 35), who is considered by many to be a superstar in the making. The system also features three more players in the Top 100 — outfielder Heliot Ramos<\/a><\/strong> (No. 65), outfielder Hunter Bishop<\/a><\/strong> (No. 71), and starting pitcher Seth Corry<\/a> <\/strong>(No. 99).<\/p>\n The Twins are accustomed to having one of the strongest farm systems in MLB, and this year is no different. Even after trading starting pitcher Brusdar Graterol<\/a><\/strong> (No. 83) to the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a>, the Twins still feature four Top 100 prospects in their farm system — shortstop Royce Lewis<\/a><\/strong> (No. 9), outfielder\/first baseman Alex Kirilloff<\/a> <\/strong>(No. 32), outfielder Trevor Larnach<\/a><\/strong> (No. 81), and starting pitcher Jordan Balazovic<\/a><\/strong> (No. 86). Out of these four, the spotlight remains on Lewis, who has five-tool potential and is a consensus top 10 prospect among national publications.<\/p>\n Royce Lewis<\/a> blasts a homer against the Phillies! #MNTwinsST<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/t7TcEh9wbJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Twins (@Twins) March 10, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nNo. 10 \u2013 San Francisco Giants<\/a><\/h3>\n
No. 9 \u2013 Minnesota Twins<\/a><\/h3>\n
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