The Atlanta Braves are dominating Baseball America’s Top 100 players for 2025. They are leading the league with nine names on the list.
That’s more than the Dodgers, Astros, and everyone else in the league. The Braves are stacked, and the rankings prove it.
Acuña Leads the Pack
Ronald Acuña Jr. lands at No. 15 overall. He’s the only Brave to earn a 70 grade on the 20-to-80 scale, which, according to Baseball America, translates to “perennial All-Star.”
Even with injuries slowing him down, he’s still a game-changer at the plate and on the basepaths. Just look at 2023—40 home runs, 70 stolen bases, and an NL MVP award. When he’s at full strength, he’s still one of the most electric players in the game.
Fangraphs projects Acuña to hit .292/.379/.509 this year with 26 homers and 102 RBIs across 128 games. It’s not quite his MVP pace, but it’s still superstar-level production. If he exceeds those expectations, another MVP season might coming.
Riley Ready to Bounce Back
Austin Riley also makes the top 25, coming in at No. 22. Riley had a tough break after a hit-by-pitch sidelined him last year. But when he’s healthy, the guy mashes. He was just hit by another pitch in a Spring Training game, the extent of the situation is not fully known yet.
Baseball America’s Matt Eddy expects him to return to form with 35-plus homers, anchoring the Braves’ offense alongside Acuña. Fangraphs’ projections? A solid .267/.336/.485 slash line with 32 home runs and 95 RBIs.
New Braves Players in the Top 100
Chris Sale at No. 40 headlines the three Braves jumping into the rankings after missing the cut last year. That’s a huge leap for the veteran lefty, who’s looking to remind everyone just how dominant he can be.
Spencer Strider (No. 83) also made the cut despite missing all of last season. Rookie standout Spencer Schwellenbach (No. 91) also earned his spot after an impressive debut campaign.
The rest of the Braves players to make the list is Michael Harris II at 39, Matt Olson at 66, Sean Murphy at 89, and Ozzie Albies at 100.
A Braves Team Built to Dominate
This team is built to compete for a World Series title. The Braves have elite talent, depth, and plenty of firepower if they can stay healthy this year. If all goes according to plan, it is fair to expect the Braves to make a real playoff run in 2025.
