Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon

Here are the 2025 All-Spring Breakout Teams

March 17, 2025

Fifteen games, several jersey swaps and countless highlights later, the second edition of Spring Breakout has officially concluded – and it lived up to its billing. Of the 16 contests sprinkled across four days, only one game (Dodgers vs. Cubs) was rained out. Coincidentally, the Cubs were one of two

Fifteen games, several jersey swaps and countless highlights later, the second edition of Spring Breakout has officially concluded – and it lived up to its billing.

Of the 16 contests sprinkled across four days, only one game (Dodgers vs. Cubs) was rained out. Coincidentally, the Cubs were one of two clubs competing twice in the prospect showcase, therefore 29 of the 30 big league organizations were represented in the event.

In the end, Spring Breakout featured 68 of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects entering the 2025 season, including five of the top 10 and 12 of the top 20 overall prospects. The top overall prospect for 17 of the 30 MLB clubs participated, as did 21 of the 30 No. 2 prospects.

📩 SUBSCRIBE TO THE BASEBALL TRAVELER NEWSLETTER

On Monday, Major League Baseball announced the 2025 edition of the All-Spring Breakout Teams, recognizing the prospects who showcased their exciting tools on the big stage with standout performances.

Without further ado, here are the squads, made up of 30 players hailing from 22 different farms systems.

First Team

C: Ariel Armas (CHC NR) -- 1-for-1, HR, R, 2 RBI
A fifth-round selection by the Cubs in last year’s Draft, Armas collected 10 knocks -- four extra-base -- in 49 High-A at-bats last summer. As a defensive substitution in the seventh inning on Saturday, it took just one at-bat for Armas to launch his first big fly since turning professional, slugging a 3-2 fastball onto the left field berm.

1B: Ryan Clifford (NYM No. 4) -- 1-for-4, HR, R, 2 RBI
There are home runs and then there’s the titanic drive that Ryan Clifford laced at Spring Breakout. In his third at-bat, the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder – who sports a 60-grade power tool -- sent a fastball from Nationals left-hander Jackson Kent off the batter’s eye in center. Mets Players Development reported that the blast traveled 449 ft. with a 106 mph exit velocity, which seems about right considering the booming sound it made off the bat. Clifford hit 19 homers across High-A and Double-A in 2024.

2B: Kristian Campbell (BOS No. 2/MLB No. 7) -- 1-for-3, HR, R, 2 RBI
Tabbed as the “Minor League Barry Bonds” by his Red Sox teammates, Campbell has been the talk of spring in Boston. The 22-year-old has excelled at every level he’s competed at, and that now includes Spring Breakout. Campbell mashed the first home run of the showcase, sending a high line drive over the wall in right-center field. Campbell’s teammates Marcelo Mayer (MLB No. 12), Roman Anthony (MLB No. 2) and fellow top 10 prospect Carson Williams (MLB No. 9) each followed suit later in the contest, making the Spring Breakout opener one to remember. Additionally, Campbell was involved in one of the aforementioned jersey swaps, meeting postgame with Georgia Tech teammate -- and former double play partner -- Chandler Simpson (TB No. 7).

3B: LuJames Groover (ARI No. 10) -- 2-for-3, 2 R, 2B, 3B, RBI
Sidelined by a wrist injury from early April to July last season, Groover found his ... groove ... in September posting a 1.000 OPS with three homers in the final month of the season. Invited to big league Spring Training as a non-roster invitee, Groover carried the late season success straight into Spring Breakout. The former NC State standout went 2-for-3 in the contest, tallying a double, a triple, an RBI and two runs. The triple left Groover’s bat at 106.7 mph and was a mere few feet from clearing the wall.

SS: Carson Williams (TB No. 1/MLB No. 9) -- 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, BBAs mentioned in Campbell’s blurb, Williams completed the quartet of top 20 prospect homers in the Spring Breakout opener. The lone Ray involved in the home run party, Williams teased that he had to match fellow California native Marcelo Mayer.

“Mayer said he had more pop than me. He hit the homer, I had to back it up.”

In addition to the big fly, Williams singled, walked and showcased his 70-grade fielding at shortstop.

OF: Tai Peete (SEA No. 12) -- 3-for-3, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI
The Mariners’ Spring Breakout lineup featured a whopping six Top 100 bats, and while he wasn’t among the group, Peete stole the show. Taken 30th overall in 2023, Peete was touted as a premium athlete out of high school, and he showed why on Friday at Spring Breakout. Peete was involved in every facet of the game, going 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base. The eye-popping moment from his performance was searing two-run homer that left Peete’s bat at 110.6 mph and traveled 422 feet.

OF: Kevin Alcántara (CHC No. 6/MLB No. 89) -- 2-for-4, HR, R, 2 RBI
“The Jaguar” has been on the prowl all spring and that didn’t change on Saturday. The Dominican Republic native – who had a cup of coffee in the bigs last year – took fellow Top 100 prospect Caden Dana (MLB No. 77) deep in his first at-bat. Alcántara added a single to his day in the sixth and finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs.

OF: Justin Crawford (PHI No. 3/MLB No. 63) -- 2-for-4, 3B, R, SB
Just like his father, Carl, Crawford is known for speed and lots of it. The 2022 first-rounder collected a single in his second at-bat on Saturday and immediately swiped second base, sliding in safe without a throw. In his third at-bat, he once again showed off his 75-grade speed, sending a fly ball off the wall in left and racing around the bases for a triple. Crawford reached 28.1 ft/sec on the knock – 30 ft/sec is considered elite. The 21-year-old outfielder went 2-for-4 with a run in the contest.

DH: Cooper Kinney (TB No. 24) -- 3-for-4, 2B
The Rays used pitching, defense and speed to outlast the Red Sox despite Boston's Big 3 all leaving the yard, and that was in large part due to the 22-year-old Kinney, the 34th overall pick from the 2021 Draft. Kinney led the Rays with three of their 12 hits on the day.

P: Didier Fuentes (ATL No. 12) -- 3 IP, H, 7 K
The 19-year-old right-hander was a late addition to the Braves' roster and then took full advantage of the opportunity, flashing an upper-90s fastball during his three-inning relief appearance and racking up seven strikeouts -- the most of any pitcher during this year's Spring Breakout.

P: Winston Santos (TEX No. 5) -- 3 IP, 6 K
It's hard to do much better than this 22-year-old righty, who logged three perfect innings in Texas' tie with the Giants. He threw an efficient 26 of his 37 pitches for strikes and racked up 12 whiffs along with his 6 K's.

P: Parker Messick (CLE No. 14) -- 3 IP, 4 H, 5 K
The 24-year-old former second-round pick found his footing at Double-A last season and carried that success over to Spring Breakout. He earned the start (and the victory) in the Guardians' 8-7 win over Seattle, scattering four hits across three scoreless frames.

P: Bubba Chandler (PIT No. 1/MLB No. 15) -- 2 IP, 4 K
The top-ranked pitching prospect on Spring Breakout rosters, Chandler enjoyed a stellar outing, flirting with triple-digits and striking out two fellow Top 100 prospects over two scoreless innings in Pittsburgh's tilt against the Phillies.

“Just growing as a pitcher, fastballs can get you through levels, but at the same time, in the big leagues, you've got to be able to mix, and that's kind of my thought behind everything," Chandler said.

P: Gunnar Hoglund (ATH No. 16) -- 2 IP, 4 K
The 25-year-old Hoglund carried over the strong impression he'd made in big league camp, using a mid-90s heater and an improved changeup to log two scoreless frames of middle relief. He struck out Padres' top prospect Leo De Vries for one of his four punchouts.

P: Jake Bloss (TOR No. 6) -- 2 IP, H, 4 K
Before right-hander Trey Yesavage came on for Toronto and had a pro debut to remember, the 23-year-old Bloss began the Jays' 10-0 shellacking of the Twins with two pristine innings, facing one batter over the minimum and punching out four.

Second Team

C: Matthew Wood (MIL NR) -- 1-for-1, 3B, R, 2 RBI, BB
1B: Ethan Hearn (CHC, NR) -- 1-for-1, HR, R, RBI
2B: Max Muncy (ATH No. 7) -- 2-for-5, 2B, 3B, 2 R
3B: Cole Fontenelle (LAA No. 23) -- 2-for-4, HR, R, 2 RBI
SS: Bryce Rainer (DET No. 4/MLB No. 52) -- 2-for-3, 3 RBI
OF: Vance Honeycutt (BAL No. 5) -- 1-for-2, HR, R, RBI
OF: Roman Anthony (BOS No. 1/MLB No. 2) -- 1-for-3, HR, R, RBI
OF: Jaison Chourio (CLE No. 3/MLB No. 59) -- 3-for-4, 2 R
DH: Carson DeMartini (PHI No. 15) -- 1-for-3, HR, 2 R, RBI

P: Quinn Mathews (STL No. 2/MLB No. 45) -- 3 IP, H, 3 BB, 3 K
P: Seth Shuman (WSH NR) -- 3 IP, 3 H, 3 K
P: Thomas White (MIA No. 1/MLB No. 41) -- 2 IP, H, 3 K
P: Trey Yesavage (TOR No. 2/MLB No. 87) -- 2 IP, 2 H, 3 K
P: Ethan Pecko (HOU No. 10) -- 2 IP, BB, 3 K
P: Luis Mey (CIN No. 20) -- 1 IP, 2 K

Joe Trezza is a senior content producer for MLB.com.

Brendan Samson is a contributor to MLB.com.

ANGELS ANNOUNCE 2025 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT STAFF

February 14, 2025

ANAHEIM -- The Los Angeles Angels have named their player development staff for the 2025 season. Keith Johnson (Salt Lake), Andy Schatzley (Rocket City), Dave Stapleton (Inland Empire), Hainley Statia (ACL Angels) and Héctor De La Cruz (DSL Angels) will all return as managers. Dann Bilardello (Tri-City) will make his

Inland Empire 66ers Announce Hollee Haines as New General Manager

January 27, 2025

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. (January 27, 2025)- The Inland Empire 66ers have announced today that they have promoted Assistant General Manager, Hollee Haines, to General Manager. Haines, who has been a key component to the organization’s success since 2018, will assume her new role immediately. “I am incredibly honored and excited

Inland Empire 66ers Announce Forthcoming Affiliation with Seattle Mariners

The Two Organizations Will Reunite in 2026
December 12, 2024

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. (December 12, 2024) – The Inland Empire 66ers announced today that it will reunite with the Seattle Mariners in 2026 to play as the team’s Single-A Minor League affiliate. The Mariners have had two prior affiliations with the club in San Bernardino, from 1987-1994, and from 2001-2006.

Minor League Baseball Announces 2024 Groundskeeper and Clubhouse Manager Awards

November 12, 2024

Nov. 12, 2024 — Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the winners of the Head Groundskeeper of the Year and Home and Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year Awards for each of the full season Minor Leagues. The winners were selected using the results of surveys of league managers, players

Inland Empire 66ers Welcome New Owners Diamond Baseball Holdings

Continued Connection to the Community a Focal Point for DBH Front Office Staff Remain in Place as the Club Continues Single-A Affiliation with the Angels
2:42 PM EDT

San Bernardino, CA (March 27, 2024) – The Inland Empire 66ers today announced they have entered into an agreement to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). DBH will carry on the community-first

Ben's Biz: Weird memories from ballpark road trips

A collection of the most bizzare instances over 13 seasons of travel
@BensBiz
April 26, 2024

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Last month, a newsletter reader named Karen emailed the following question: “What is the most

The quirkiest mascots from across the Minors

Exploring the most unique characters from each MLB farm system
@JoshJacksonMiLB and @BensBiz
December 24, 2023

Standing out in the Minor Leagues requires talent, commitment and persistence. If you've got none of those things, a ridiculous costume might do. The world of the Minors is filled with all kinds of characters -- from prospects making pro debuts to rehabbing Major League veterans -- but perhaps none

Stefanic, Cabbage lead Angels Organization All-Stars

Veterans put up jaw-dropping numbers at top of Halos’ system
@Gerard_Gilberto
October 23, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Los Angeles Angels. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Salt Lake:

7 interesting things from two-stadium double dip

4 teams, 2 ballparks and 1 memorable way to explore a new area
@Kelsie_Heneghan
June 23, 2023

After recently moving back to Southern California, I made it a goal to check out the closest Minor League teams. Lo and behold, there were two teams that were not only close to me, but each other: the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. And better yet, there

The best of the Angels' Minor League ballparks 

Fries in hand, prospects head for Anaheim through hills, space
@Kelsie_Heneghan
June 20, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

Quero, Silseth are heaven sent for Angels

International signings, college arms headline club's All-Stars
@Gerard_Gilberto
December 2, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Los Angeles Angels.

Inland Empire 66ers To Delay Season Start

March 12, 2020

San Bernardino, CA -- As of March 12, 2020, Major League Baseball has suspended the remainder of Spring Training while both MLB and MiLB will delay the start of the 2020 season due to national emergency created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. As an affiliate of a Major League Baseball Club,

Inland Empire Cherubs Soaring To San Bernardino

February 7, 2020

San Bernardino, CA- What could have been? On May 22, 2020, the Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino, the Los Angeles Angels' High-A affiliate, will rebrand for one night and transform into the Inland Empire Cherubs. The night will showcase what the team could have been if the Sixers had

Inland Empire 66ers Release Fueled by Fun Promotional Schedule

January 30, 2020

SAN BERNARDINO - The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino, the Los Angeles Angels' High-A affiliate, announced its 2020 Promotional Schedule on Thursday. The 2020 season has a mix of exciting theme nights, fan-favorite promotional items and is dotted with spectacular fireworks shows. A cross-section of the promotional highlights is listed below:Promotional

Angels Name Jack Santora 66ers Skipper for 2020 Season

December 18, 2019

San Bernardino, CA - The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino and its Major League affiliate Los Angeles Angels are pleased to announce that Jack Santora has been named Field Manager for the Sixers in 2020. The former minor league infielder will get his first taste of the California League

New Dates Announced for Weather-Postponed San Manuel Pow Wow

The 24th Annual Pow Wow Hosted at San Manuel Stadium on December 13-15, 2019
November 7, 2019

HONORING TRADITION:The best Native American dancers, drum groups and artisans from across North America will gather at San Manuel Stadium in downtown San Bernardino the weekend of December 13 to celebrate their culture and spiritual roots at the 24th Annual San Manuel Pow Wow. Dancers and drummers will compete for over

2019 Cal League Executive Awards

September 19, 2019

Oxnard, CA - The California League is proud to announce its Executive Awards for the 2019 season. Teams submitted nominations and winners were voted on by their peers. Organization of the Year: The San Jose Giants - The Giants will represent the Cal League for the national John H. Johnson President's

Sixers Defeated by Quakes in 2019 Finale

September 3, 2019

Rancho Cucamonga, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino finished the 2019 campaign on the losing end of a 4-3 decision to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes snapping a four-game winning streak. The Sixers demise was due, in large part to three unearned runs that scored in the first for

Cruz Hammers Three-run Shot in Sixers Win at Rancho Cucamonga

September 2, 2019

Rancho Cucamonga, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino made it ran their win streak to four games and made it three straight in the series over Rancho Cucamonga with a 6-3 win over the Quakes at LoanMart Field on Sunday. The Quakes scored in the second inning against

Herrin Dazzles on Mound, Rivas and Davis Deliver at Plate

September 1, 2019

Rancho Cucamonga, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino got a tremendous pitching performance from righty Travis Herrin and big nights at the plate as the Sixers downed Rancho Cucamonga 5-1 at LoanMart Field on Saturday. The victory was the Sixers second in a row to open the four-game

Devin Davis Leads Sixers to 5-3 Win at Rancho Cucamonga

August 31, 2019

Rancho Cucamonga, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino scored three runs in the second inning and kept the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from delivering in the clutch holding them to 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position in a 5-3 win at LoanMart Field. The Sixers got a leadoff double

66ers Comeback with Three in the Eighth, Take Three-Game Set

August 30, 2019

Lancaster, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino trailed 4-2 entering the eighth inning at The Hangar in Lancaster on Thursday but put up three runs for a comeback 5-4 victory over the JetHawks. The win gave the Sixers the series 2-1 as the club finished the 2019 season

JetHawks Even Series

August 29, 2019

Lancaster, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino were trounced 12-2 by the Lancaster JetHawks on Wednesday night at The Hangar in Lancaster. Cal League Co-MVP Luis Castro had a monstrous night for Lancaster as he drilled a pair of homers to overtake his teammate Casey Golden for the

Kyle Tyler, Tyler Smith Stifle Lancaster

August 28, 2019

Lancaster, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino opened a seven-game season-ending road trip with a 5-2 win at Lancaster on Tuesday. Kyle Tyler (3-0) and won his third consecutive outing since being promoted from Low-A Burlington and Tyler Smith held the JetHawks down in the late frames to

Hunter a Hero in Home Finale for Inland Empire

August 27, 2019

San Bernardino, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino polished off its 2019 home schedule with a 5-2 win over the Ranch Cucamonga Quakes on Monday night. The 66ers scored jumped out to an early lead with three in the first off Quakes starter Austin Hamilton (6-4) and got