The minor league regular season (with the exception of Triple A) is winding down and it’s a good time to take stock of how the game’s young talent has performed this season. A lot of attention is paid to the top prospects in the game, and rightfully so, but there are many other lesser-known prospects who are having great years and whose value has been skyrocketing this year thanks to the adjustments they’ve made, their physical development and maturity, and their overall performance.I looked at the farm systems for all 30 MLB clubs and came up with one prospect from each organization deserving of more national attention:Arizona Diamondbacks — Alberto Barriga, CAge: 21 | B/T: R/R | HT: 5-9 | WT: 155Barriga was signed out of Mexico in 2022 as a 17-year-old, but made little impact his first four minor-league seasons. Last year, he finally reached a full-season level but hit under .200 with only four homers in the Low-A California League. This year, it’s been a different story, as he’s started to put it together, slashing a combined .248/.320/.419 with a career-high 12 homers and 14 stolen bases between High A and Double A in 90 games.He’s an elite defensive catcher with a strong arm and quick release that shuts down the opposing running game. He’s also an above-average framer and blocker. If he continues to improve offensively, he’ll be an everyday catcher in the big leagues.Athletics — Breyson Guedez, OF Age: 18 | B/T: L/R | HT: 5-11 | WT: 170Guedez signed with the A’s out of Venezuela last January for a $1.5 million bonus. After a strong debut in the Dominican Summer League last year, Guedez jumped to full-season ball this year and has more than held his own between Low A and High A, slashing .302/.345/.437 with 43 extra-base hits in 115 games in his age-18 season.He can really rake and has raw power, which is more impressive than his in-game power at this point in his development. He profiles as a corner outfielder and has quickly become one of the A’s best position player prospects.Conor Essenburg, seen here at the 2025 MLB Draft Combine, has quickly blossomed into a powerful hitter with good on-base skills. (Mark J. Rebilas / Imagn Images)Atlanta Braves — Conor Essenburg, OFAge: 19 | B/T: R /L | HT: 6-2 | WT: 200Essenburg was the Braves’ 2025 fifth-round pick out of Lincoln-Way High in the Chicago suburbs. A year later, he looks a lot more like a first-round talent. In 85 games mostly split between Low A and High A, he’s reached base at a .413 clip with 15 doubles and 16 homers in 86 games in his age-19 season.He’s a corner outfielder with a strong arm and right field will be his long-term defensive destination. He profiles as a future middle of the order bat.Baltimore Orioles — Caden Hunter, LHPAge: 22 | B/T: R/ L | HT: 6-2 | WT: 205Hunter was the Orioles’ 2025 sixth-round pick. This season, he’s zoomed through the O’s farm system, moving up three levels from Low A to Double A. Overall, he has a 2.01 ERA with a staggering 138 strikeouts in just 94 innings.His fastball velocity has sky-rocketed this year from the mid-90s to the high-90s and he’s shown a much-improved slider and solid curveball. Once his command and control arrive, watch out. He’s quickly become a top pitching prospect to monitor.Boston Red Sox — Jack Winnay, CIFAge: 23 | B/T: R/R | HT: 6-3 | WT: 220A 13th-round draft pick out of Wake Forest last season, Winnay was viewed as an “org” player by many clubs at the time of the draft. Not anymore. He’s made a real statement this year with the bat, slashing .261/.405/.449 with 14 doubles and 17 home runs along with an 87:72 K:BB over 432 plate appearances between High A and Double A.He’s played more third base than first base this year but his best position is at first.Chicago Cubs — Owen Ayers, CAge: 25 | B/T: B/R | HT: 6-1 | WT: 205Ayers was the Cubs’ 19th-round selection in the 2024 draft out of Marshall. And yes, he’s now 25 years old but is becoming a legitimate prospect thanks to a breakout season. He’s zoomed through three levels this year, moving from High A to Triple A and slashing a combined .299/.414/.557 with 25 doubles, 25 home runs and 73 RBIs while stealing 12 bags in 111 games. He’s a switch-hitter who makes hard contact and consistent sweet-spot contact while also drawing walks.Ayers is also a solid defensive catcher. He appears to be major-league ready, just waiting for a promotion.George Wolkow, seen here at the 2023 MLB Draft Combine, has plus power and a huge frame. (Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today)Chicago White Sox — George Wolkow, OFAge: 20 | B/T: L/R | HT: 6-7 | WT: 239A seventh-round pick in 2023 out of a Chicago-area high school (Downers Grove North), Wolkow has taken awhile to develop offensively because of his high strikeout rate and huge strike zone (he’s 6-foot-7). His power has finally arrived, as he’s belted a career-high 22 homers this year with 96 RBIs in 119 games in the High-A South Atlantic League. He still is striking out too much (171 in 537 PA), but strikeouts will always be part of his game given his large frame. However, now that the raw power has turned into in-game power, it’s time to recognize him as a serious power prospect.He’s still a few years away and has a lot to work on with his hit tool but his potential is as massive as his frame.Cincinnati Reds — Liberts Aponte, SSAge: 18 | B/T: R/R | HT: 6-0 | WT: 160Scouts covering the Dominican Summer League are raving about Aponte’s hit tool and the stats back it up as he slashed .351/.493/.514 with 11 stolen bases in 33 games this season. What really stands out is his 30 walks and 25 strikeouts. He has a real understanding of how to work a count and spit on balls out of the zone. He utilizes the entire field, spraying the ball from foul pole to foul pole.The Venezuelan shortstop has good infield actions with quick feet and hands. His arm strength has some scouts believing he’ll end up at second base but let’s give the teenager some more time to develop physically before making that decision.Cleveland Guardians — Aaron Walton, OFAge: 22 | B/T: R/R | HT: 6-4 | WT: 218Walton was the Guardians’ second-round pick last season out of Arizona, and the early returns are that he could be a steal where he was taken. He started the year in the High-A Midwest League and was promoted after 79 games to Double-A Akron. In 114 games, he’s hit .259/.383/.477 with 29 doubles, 20 homers, 74 RBIs and 28 stolen bases. He profiles as a future 25-homer/30-steal player at the big-league level.Defensively, he’s played all three outfield positions, but his best fit is at an outfield corner and he has enough arm to play either right or left field.Colorado Rockies — Wilder Dalis, INFAge: 20 | B/T: B/R | HT: 6-0 | WT: 172Dalis was signed out of Maracay, Venezuela in 2023 as a 16-year-old. He’d been slow to develop until this year’s breakout season that has seen him compete at three different levels (Rookie ball, Low A and High A). Along the way, he’s hit .304/.402/.544 with 20 doubles, 17 homers and 27 stolen bases.Dalis has plenty of quick-twitch actions and well above-average athleticism that makes him stand out on the field. The speed-and-power combination is special. He’s gained defensive versatility this season, playing second and third base and shortstop. He’s a fun prospect to monitor and one of the most exciting players in the Rockies’ farm system.