The Los Angels Angels have a solid prospect pool going into the 2026 season, and there’s been plenty of talk about their Top 30 prospects. Baseball America covers the Top 30 extensively, but this week they released a list of ten other prospects who just missed the list but are still well worth talking about, so let’s highlight a few of the more promising ones.
Samy Natera Jr. LHP (34)
Natera is a familiar name for those in the fan base who study players at this level extensively. He didn’t start pitching until late high school, but according to Taylor Ward of BA, his breakout came in 2024 in the Arizona Fall League, and he went on to make plenty of noise at both Double A and Triple A, with an overall ERA of 2.84 and a 34.3 percent strikeout percentage. He survived being left unprotected in the Rule 5 Draft, probably because his command isn’t where it needs to be just yet, so at this point he projects as a late-blooming relief prospect, according to BA. With better command, he could pitch in Anaheim at some point during the season.
Luke LaCourse, RHP
Players with specialty skills often make lists like this, and LaCourse fits the bill in that department. The Angels drafted him in the sixth round last year and signed him for just over $500K, with the signing based on his exceptional breaking ball. His fastball velocity is ordinary at 91-94 mph, but the analytics crowd loves the spin rate on his low-80s slider, which falls into the 3300-3500 rpm level. That’s unicorn-level stuff, so if the 6’3” right-hander can develop his changeup as a complementary pitch, the break on that slider will give him an opportunity to carve out a career as a reliever.
Ryland Zaborowski, IF/OF
Zaborowski is the kind of players Angels fans will want to root for. He was diagnosed with autism when he was just three, and Zaborowski grew up in Orange County cheering for the Angels. Despite his disability, he became one of the most productive hitters in college baseball history for a half-decade, leading the SEC in both OBP and slugging percentage in 2025. The Angels signed him as an undrafted free agent, and he projects as a corner outfielder with some power and a high offensive ceiling. He’ll need to increase his ability to make contact, but it should be fun to see him make his pro debut in 2026.