There's no better setting for evaluating prospects than the Arizona Fall League.
Entering its 27th year, the AFL features six teams that are composed of players from all 30 Major League organizations. It offers the unique opportunity to gauge young talent against competition that usually is superior to what they experienced during the Minor League season.
• Complete Fall League coverage
The preliminary rosters for this year's Fall League, released Thursday, are loaded with future stars. The group features 18 players ranked on MLB Pipeline's list of the Top 100 Prospects -- up from 11 a year ago -- including four in the Top 10, and there are many more who could contend for such a ranking next season with a strong showing in the desert.