Future Stars: Cubs and Angels Prospects Shine in Playoffs

WHO:

Razzball - Josiah Hartshorn is projected to arrive in the Major Leagues in 2028.

MLB.com - Tyler Bremner was selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and represented the Angels at the All-Star Futures Game in July.

Razzball - Josiah Hartshorn, a 20-year-old outfielder for the Chicago Cubs.

MLB.com - Tyler Bremner, a 2025 first-round pick and No. 2 prospect for the Los Angeles Angels.

MLB.com - Zach Neto, Angels shortstop and nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award.

WHAT:

Razzball - Hartshorn had three home runs in his first seven games at High-A, slashing .400/.469/.800 with five walks and five strikeouts.

MLB.com - Bremner generated 13 swings-and-misses in his playoff start against Biloxi.

Razzball - Hartshorn played 83 games in High-A, slashing .297/.405/.560 with 18 home runs and 12 stolen bases.

MLB.com - Bremner pitched five scoreless innings in the Double-A Finals, striking out seven and allowing two hits and two walks in a 7-0 loss.

MLB.com - Bremner had a 4.33 ERA between High-A Tri-City and Rocket City, with 100 strikeouts in 72 2/3 innings.

MLB.com - Neto was honored in a pregame ceremony for being the Angels' nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award.

MLB.com - Neto has been the club's nominee for the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award for four consecutive years.

WHERE:

Razzball - Hartshorn played for the Double-A Tennessee Smokies.

MLB.com - Bremner played at Toyota Field in the Southern League Finals.

MLB.com - Neto has participated in events at Los Angeles Fleet Week and the Los Alamitos Joint Training Base.

WHEN:

Razzball - Hartshorn will turn 20 on February 2, 2027.

MLB.com - Bremner was selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.

MLB.com - Neto was honored before a game against the Mariners.

WHY:

MLB.com - Zach Neto emphasized the importance of community involvement, stating, "this game's bigger than the stuff on the field."

MLB.com - Neto's community involvement stems from his upbringing as the son of a U.S. Navy veteran, emphasizing the importance of helping others.

HOW:

MLB.com - Tyler Bremner's ability to miss bats is highlighted by his 12.4 K/9 percentage across two levels.

Razzball - Hartshorn's impressive performance included a 21.4 percent strikeout rate against older competition.

MLB.com - Bremner's pitching success is attributed to his three-pitch mix, including a 65-grade fastball and changeup.

Tyler Bremner, selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, showcased his talent by generating 13 swings-and-misses in his playoff start against Biloxi and boasts an impressive 12.4 strikeouts per nine innings across two levels. Meanwhile, Josiah Hartshorn is projected to make his Major League debut in 2028 after an impressive start at High-A, where he hit three home runs in his first seven games with a remarkable .400 batting average. Zach Neto highlighted the significance of community involvement in baseball, stating, "this game's bigger than the stuff on the field."