There are around 206 different minor league baseball teams, which quickly adds up when you think about the different prospects in each position. Everyone knows about prospects like Ethan Holliday and JJ Wetherholt, but not everyone knows about the prospects that are quietly making a name for themselves while flying under the radar. Here are five prospects who have been consistent throughout their ENTIRE career.

Bryan Torres – C/2B/OF – Memphis Redbirds

Bryan Torres is an insane baseball player, no matter how you look at it. Torres can play all around the diamond, which allows him to stay in the lineup almost 100% of the time. This offseason, the Cardinals selected him to the 40-Man roster to avoid losing him in free agency. Torres is a great contact hitter and has done amazing during his MiLB Career so far. He’s tallied up 507 hits, 13 Home Runs, 198 RBIs, 111 SB, 658 TB, 111 XBH, and 242 Walks. He also has an all-time slash line of .306/.463/.922. All in all, Torres is a fast and agile player who could impact the Cardinals at any given moment.

Riley Gowens – RHP (SP) – Charlotte Knights

Riley Gowens has surprised a lot of prospect nerds in recent years. Riley Gowens started in the Braves system before being traded to the White Sox in a six-player trade that sent Aaron Bummer to the Braves. Gowens has been extremely effective as a starting pitcher (and reliever when needed). He has fantastic career numbers that are hard to believe for a prospect that doesn’t get much attention. Riley Gowens has primarily relied on his 4-Seam, his Slider, and mixes in his Curveball. He also uses a changeup, which is not used as much as the other three. Riley has posted a 3.44 ERA in 66 Games (55 Starts) throughout his MiLB career. He has also struck out 335 batters over 285 innings. His pitching style alters as he is able to rack up the strikeouts (10.58 K/9), and he can also be efficient as a ground ball pitcher as well. It shouldn’t be long before he’s given his first taste of the major leagues due to how versatile his role with the White Sox could be.

Brett Squires – 1B/DH – Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Any team would love an experienced power bat that has a solid glove attached to it. Brett Squires already has four years under his belt in pro ball as a corner infielder in the Royals’ system. Brett’s bat and glove are his strengths, as he has only given up 16 errors in four years. He also has racked up 321 Hits, 39 Home Runs, 192 RBIs, 74 Stolen Bases, 527 Total Bases, 118 XBH, and has a career slash line of .271/.365/.1.008. Brett is another player who could contribute at the big league level. He will have to see how well he fares in Triple-A before he’s given the chance to head to Kansas City.

Tommy Hawke – OF/2B – Lake County Captains

Tommy Hawke might be considered one of the fastest players in the minor leagues right now. He’s currently coming off an injury as he enters his fourth season in pro ball as a huge speed threat that has a bat to complement his speed. He plays his tools very well, and he could be seen as a real threat in the future as he continues to move up the ranks. He currently has 132 Runs, 158 Hits, 46 RBI, 104 Stolen Bases, 117 Walks, 204 Total Bases, 34 XBH, and has a career slash line of .281/.406/.762. Make sure to watch out for this speed threat coming to the American League in the near future.

Rikuu Nishida – 2B/OF – Charlotte Knights

Rikuu Nishida was drafted in the 11th round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Oregon. He is one of the few Japanese players to decide to play college in America, rather than taking the route through the NPB. Rikuu has been a serious threat at the plate in his career after a slow start in 2023. Rikuu currently has 226 Runs, 305 Hits, 88 RBIs, 107 SB, 358 Total Bases, 38 XBH, and has a slash line of .287/.408/.745. It’s genuinely shocking how Rikuu Nishida has yet to crack a prospect list; that just goes to show you how stacked the White Sox organization really is.