As Major League Baseball looks ahead to the 2025 season, the league’s brightest young stars are taking center stage as the top MLB franchise cornerstones. These players, all aged 25 or younger as of January 1, 2025, represent the future of the sport.
These stars combine elite talent in the present with the potential to lead their teams for the next decade. In a league where building a sustainable contender is more critical than ever, players like Bobby Witt Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, and Paul Skenes embody what it takes to be the foundation of a winning organization.
Teams today are investing heavily in youth, recognizing the value of long-term contributors who excel on both sides of the ball. These players bring a unique combination of power, athleticism, and leadership to their franchises. From an electrifying combination of speed and power to refined hitting prowess, and pitching dominance, each of these stars have already begun making their mark.
As the league evolves, the ability to identify and develop cornerstone talent has become a key ingredient for sustained success. These f ive players are not only future All-Stars but also leaders who can transform their franchises into perennial contenders, making them the perfect building blocks for the next decade.
HONORABLE MENTION: Fernando Tatis Jr., Riley Greene, Hunter Greene, James Wood.
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