Kade Anderson named top MLB prospect after strong season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Kade Anderson, a former LSU baseball pitcher, has been ranked as the No. 1 minor league prospect in baseball by The Athletic. Currently playing for the Arkansas Travelers, he holds a 9-1 record with a 1.27 ERA and 115 strikeouts over 77.2 innings this season. Anderson has drawn praise for his control and a four-pitch mix that includes a highly effective changeup. His performance follows an appearance in the MLB All-Star Futures game, where he continued to showcase his talent. Anderson was selected by the Seattle Mariners as the third overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.
- •Kade Anderson tops The Athletic's prospect rankings.
- •He is 9-1 with a 1.27 ERA in 15 starts this season.
- •Anderson has 115 strikeouts and a 0.64 WHIP.
- •He was picked third overall by the Mariners in the 2025 Draft.
- •Anderson has impressed with his control and changeup performance.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Former LSU baseball pitcher labeled top prospect in the sport
"Former LSU baseball pitcher Kade Anderson has skyrocketed up the prospect rankings, now holding The Athletic's top spot.
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