Spring Training Prospect Report - March 6, 2026

Ah, can you smell it? The smell of fresh-cut grass and the dirt of the diamond. Baseball is back, and it is a beautiful sight. Spring Training games have kicked off, and we are here to break down everything you need to know regarding the top prospect performers from the previous day’s action.

What prospects are standing out? Who is making noise? Who could break camp with teams? Let’s discuss what you need to know!

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🚀 Standout of The Day

Joshua Baez, OF, St. Louis Cardinals

Stats: 1/1 HR, BB

Notable Data: 111 mph HR

Why The Performance Matters:

Baez has continued his 2025 breakout campaign into MLB Camp this spring. While we are looking at a small sample, Baez did blast his first home run of the spring off Orioles Albert Suarez. The shot left the bat with an impressive 111 mph exit velocity and traveled 436 feet. He also added a walk on the day.

The performance upped Baez's line to .333/.444/.533 in the spring witha homer and a stolen base. This builds on what was one of the biggest breakouts of 2025. In 499 plate appearances, Baez hit 20 home runs and stole 54 bases while posting a slash of .287/.384/.500. He saw his strikeout rate drop to a career low 20.6 percent, which was a substantial improvement on the 35.5 percent mark we saw in 2024.

A physical specimen, Baez stands at 6’3”, 220 pounds, but is a strong athlete. He runs well and was efficient on the base paths, stealing 54 bases on 63 attempts. The glove is also respectable as he played all three outfield spots.

The underlying data was highly impressive as Baez posted a 90th percentile exit velocity north of 107 mph with a hard-hit rate near 50 percent. The contact rates steadily improved all year, and Baez wound up with an overall contact rate of 74 percent and an in-zone contact of 80 percent. The chase rate of 22 percent rounded out a strong skillset and impressive season in 2025.

Fantasy Spin:

The Cardinals' outfield is pretty weak, with Lars Nootbaar and Jordan Walker set to play at the corner spots. While Nootbaar is a respectable hitter, he is often injured and despite Walker still being young, I am not sure he is good or will be. There are not outfielders in the system closer to being ready than Baez, so it would not be shocking to see him getting plenty of reps in the Majors in 2026. -CC

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