Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently compiled a list of who he views as the top 50 prospects in the game. The Guardians had one player appear on this list, and that was the No. 1 overall pick from the 2024 draft, Traivs Bazzana, whom Bowden ranked as the fourth overall prospect in baseball.

I couldn't find room for all the hitters I wanted to include. Usually, those with a projectable stud outcome taper off toward the end of Round 2, which is about the point when pitchers flood the draft room,