The article ranks all 30 MLB teams based on their homegrown talent for the 2025 season, highlighting the importance of developing young, cost-controlled players for competitiveness.

Clubs are evaluated by the number of homegrown players on their 40-man rosters and the overall quality of that talent.

Homegrown players are defined as those drafted or signed as amateur free agents and developed within the team's minor league system.

The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves are highly ranked due to their successful development of young talent, showcasing a mix of position players and pitchers with high potential.

The Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays follow at 25th and 24th, respectively, with the Rangers' prospects limited by injuries and the Rays relying on a few standout pitchers.

The Chicago White Sox are positioned 28th, led by Luis Robert Jr. and a rotation featuring several promising arms.

The Washington Nationals rank 27th, with Luis García Jr. and 2023 draft pick Dylan Crews as key players.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, ranked 26th, still retain some talent like Will Smith but have seen a decline in homegrown contributions compared to previous years.

The San Diego Padres, at 29th, have Jackson Merrill as their standout, bolstered by a recent nine-year extension.

The Miami Marlins rank last at 30th, featuring Max Meyer as their top homegrown player, but face challenges with injuries to key prospects.

The article continues with detailed rankings down to the top teams, showcasing standout players like Bobby Witt Jr. for the Kansas City Royals, Aaron Judge for the New York Yankees, and José Ramírez for the Cleveland Guardians, who lead all teams with 24 homegrown players.

International free agents with significant professional experience are excluded from this ranking.