Kiley McDaniel Oct 22, 2026, 07:00 AM ET

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Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency.

Has worked for three MLB teams.

Co-author of Author of 'Future Value'

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays were each the top team in their respective league during the regular season -- and that level of talent is reflected on their postseason rosters.

As the two No. 1 seeds prepare to meet in the World Series, we break down the best of the best on both clubs by ranking all 52 expected participants based on how good I think they'll be in the Series and predicting who will take home some superlatives by the time the dust settles.

Let's dig into the stars in a World Series featuring the hardest-throwing ace on the planet and some of the most electric young position players in the sport.

Jump to: Rankings | Superlatives

Ranking every player in the World Series

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