Miami Marlins: Predicting the Top 10 Prospects Post-2021 MLB Draft

10. LHP Jake Eder

2021 Season Stats: 3-3, 1.49 ERA, 0.978 WHIP, 22 BB, 86 K

Undoubtedly the fastest rising prospect in the Marlins’ system over the course of this season is Eder, Miami’s fourth round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft out of Vanderbilt. Spending his first professional season down in Double-A with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, the 22-year old southpaw has flat-out dominated batters through his first 12 starts this season.

Eder’s 1.49 ERA is among the lowest in all of the minor leagues, while posting an impressive 5.5 H/9 and 12.8 K/9. Even earning an appearance in the 2021 MLB Futures Game over the All-Star break in Colorado alongside another Blue Wahoos teammate (more on that later), Eder’s impressive 2021 season gives the southpaw an excellent case to be considered a Top 10 prospect in Miami’s strong farm system.

9. C Joe Mack

Miami Marlins 31st Overall Pick in 2021 MLB Draft

The first of Miami’s 2021 draft picks to appear on this list, Mack will most likely become one of the Marlins Top 10 prospects the moment he signs with the team. Considered as one of the Top 3 catchers available in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mack fell to Miami as their Comp pick in the first round.

Touted as an above-average defender behind the plate, Mack displays strong fielding abilities along with a plus-arm to combine with a left-handed swing that packs both consistent contact and power potential. The 18-year old backstop will instantly become the top catching prospect in the Marlins organization, making it clear why Mack will be one of Miami’s most exciting prospects from day one.