On pace to set a career high in stolen bases, he has also been the most efficient of his career, swiping his first 29 bags on 31 tries this season. An extremely fundamentally sound third baseman, Jung may not wow with the range, but only made three errors in his final 77 games at the hot corner in the minors. His footwork can get a bit sloppy, as can his actions, which has led some evaluators to speculate a potential move to third base. Chourios load is simple, picking his heel up while focusing on shifting his weight onto his back side. With the added power has come a bit more whiff than expected, but Cowser hedges that with a great approach. An under-the-radar international free agent out of Australia, Mead broke out in a big way in 2021 and has continued to mash in the upper levels in 2022. He is rangy with actions that have continuously become smoother along with an 80 grade arm. He already has a decent approach and feel for the barrel. Even in a hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, Campusano posted impressive offensive numbers over his last two seasons hitting .296/.364/.511 with 29 homers and a strikeout rate of just 18.7%. Parada has the upside of a middle-of-the-order masher for a first division team. Turang also adjusted his hands from sitting on his shoulder near his head to further away from his body and further back in his stance. Porter went un-drafted in the first round and many saw him heading to Clemson for the 2023 season but the Rangers nabbed Porter in the fourth round with the 109th pick and were able to offer enough of a bonus to sign him away from his commitment to Clemson. He has flashed the ability to drive the ball the other way with authority, but the front foot swings casting out and around the baseball have been more frequent. Morenos receiving has earned mixed reviews in the past, but he has shown enough to leave optimism in that regard. Still just 18 years old, Cabrera is ahead of his peers and could tap into 20 home run pop while generating plenty of contact. The list below is for 2022 fantasy baseball redraft leagues. Like many young hitters, Johnson tends to try to get into his pull side power a bit too much, causing him to be out and around the baseball. Netos athleticism is evident at shortstop where he has solid range with a knack for the highlight reel play. Mervis detailed his swing adjustments on our prospect podcast The Call Up back in May then proceeded to climb three levels, mashing to a .310/.381/.610 line with 36 HR and 77 XBH over the course of the season. It doesnt take much for Davis to generate power, especially now that his lower half plays a part in his swing. Dominguezs swing was further along from the left side to begin with, though he made some smaller tweaks to achieve much of the same benefits of his right-handed improvements. Johnson should be an above average defender at second. Davis has a chance to hit for average along with 30 homer upside. His two breaking balls had the tendency to blend together earlier in his career, but he has focused on distinguishing the two offerings. It was rough for Dominguez in the early parts of 2021 in the outfield as he struggled with his reads and sometimes looked lost in the outfield. Set to begin next season in Triple-A as a 20-year-old, it is very possible that we see Walker fast-tracked to the big leagues much like 2019 first-rounder Nolan Gorman. Prospect Rankings. A plus runner, Davis has the goods to stick in center field along with an above-average arm which could handle either corner as well. While he is not a burner, Williams is fast enough to be a factor on the base paths. His routes got better and better as the year went on. The left-handed hitter has above average power to his pull side and easily backspins the baseball to all fields. If Burleson can improve his patience a bit, he should be an OBP machine. Of his two swings, De La Cruz packs more of a punch from the left side of the plate and uses the entire field a bit better. Top 50 Prospects on Opening Day rosters No. A 1.049 OPS in his first season with as many walks as strikeouts as a 22-year-old is hard to argue against. He identifies spin well and punishes mistakes while lifting the ball as much as anyone in the minors which helps his offensive profile. One of the most athletic catchers in the minors, Naylor has made big leaps behind the dish over the last couple seasons. Though his reps have been limited at the professional level thus far, Davis is a polished hitter who should be able to make up for lost time. Steer emerged in 2021 with a more athletic, lower-half driven stance and added a bit more of a leg kick to generate some more impact. Yet another Yankees hitting development story, Dominguez made adjustments heading into the 2022 season and has looked like a completely different hitter. The odds may be stacked against Parada to provide value at catcher, but his bat alone could carry him to All Star heights. Keegan was an everyday player for Vanderbilt in 2021 and 2022 with his best season coming last year. He stole 28 bases on 38 tries this season. Speed is not a major part of Johnsons game and plays into the average fielding range that will likely shift the former shortstop to second base in the long term. The plus pitch dives off the table with 12-6 break and is a great put away pitch to both lefties and righties. The fact that he commands his entire arsenal so well breaches the unfair territory. Power may not be a focal point of Tovars game, but an improved ability to pick his spots to let it eat and increased strength have him looking like a guy who can hit 15-20 homers despite a mostly gap-to-gap approach that will produce more doubles. February 23, 2023. The right-handers heater sits 96-98 MPH, reaching triple digits consistently. Volpe has the goods to blend a plus hit tool with plus game power. Scouts and evaluators have seen significant improvement with pitch recognition and holding back on balls out of the zone in 2022. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (6), 2021 (ARI)|ETA: 2024. He may not be as aggressive on the base paths, however even a tempered Lewis can swipe 20 bags with ease. The 70 grade speed has translated into big stolen base numbers for Winn, swiping 43 bags on 48 tries this season. It seemed that the Mets werent even sure of how much upside their 2020 first round pick had given their willingness to part with him for a few months of Javier Bez. If Carter cleans up his routes he will easily project as a plus defender in centerfield. Limited effort and quick twitch athleticism allow Davis to control his body well. Meads average arm and speed will keep him on the dirt with second base being the position he profiles best at. As Chourio improves with his patience and approach, he should develop into an above average hitter with plus raw power. Possessing a huge arm, Dominguez would project as a plus defender in a corner, but he has the goods to stick in center. ProspectsLive.com 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings Top 175+ Prospects for 2021 First-Year Player Drafts Top 600 Prospects for the 2021 MLB Amateur Draft Top 100 Prospects for 2022 MLB Amateur Draft Top 500 Prospects for Dynasty Leagues Top 1,150 Prospects Based on Dynasty Projections Top 100 Prospects for Fantasy Leagues. Much like Burleson, Norby has been able to still tap into above average raw power with limited movement and his feel to hit allows him to squeeze out every bit of that power in games. A big guy at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Tiedemann can struggle at times to sync up his mechanics, but still maintained a walk rate below 10% and should at least grow into average command. March 1, 2023. When I first saw Dominguez in 2021, he had a lot of moving parts to the switch hitters swings that he struggled to repeat and often just looked out of sortsespecially from the right side of the plate. Davis showed up in 2019 looking much more physical and has continuously added strength. Dominguez should be a threat to steal 20+ bases even at the highest level if he doesnt slow down too much with age. Nearly a .300 hitter in his two professional seasons, theres little question in regards to Hassells hit tool. Harrisons above-average changeup worked in tandem with his fastball to make at-bats extremely difficult on opposite-handed hitters. Green seems to know his swing and repeats his moves pretty well. With decent defensive tools across the board, Valera should be a fine defender in a corner outfield spot. Leiters mid 80s slider was easily his best pitch this season. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (165) 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2022. Height/Weight: 64, 210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 5th Round (149), 2019 (ARI) | ETA: 2023. McLain has made a concerted effort to be a more aggressive base stealer in the pros, swiping 30 bags on 33 tries in his first 110 games. Featuring a simple and easy swing with quiet, repeatable mechanics, Hassells quick bat and ability to control the barrel allow him to get to tough pitches. His above average arm has become increasingly accurate, throwing out a career-best 36% of attempted base stealers in Triple-A this season. Carter is already a polished hitter with an advanced approach. Though swing and miss concerns cloud the 21-year-olds outlook a bit, his consistent production has become impossible to ignore. Flashing plus in the 86-88 mph range, Perezs sharp, late breaking slider is difficult for hitters to differentiate from his fastball until it is too late. A high floor relative to the other prep bats recently drafted, Montgomery still offers immense upside. Five tool potential with a relatively high floor, Henderson is one of baseballs best prospects for a reason. Regardless of where he ends up on the defensive side of things, Soderstoms bat will be his ticket to becoming an above average big league regular. A slightly open stance with the weight on his front foot up on his toe, Colas starts his load by turning his front foot inward to get into his back side and create tension before unleashing his explosive swing. The Orioles have played Norby in the outfield some due to their crowded infield organizationally. Carter uses a small leg kick and quiet load leading into a smooth swing. A premium athlete on the mound, it is really fun to watch Hence pitch. At one point this season, Wiemer looked lost in Double-A for weeks. Top-notch speed and potential for a 70-grade hit tool have Frelick looking like one of baseballs safer prospects. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. What Wong's option means for top prospect. Assuming Alcantara adds more strength and continues his maturity as a hitter, the offensive outcomes for the young outfielder are really limitless. It is hard to bet against strong contact rates, above-average power and good pitch recognition. Neto is a quick riser in the Angels organization and after playing 30 of his 37 games at AA would not surprise me if he starts the season for the AAA Salt Lake Bees. With impressive bat-to-ball skills, and even better pitch recognition skills, Collier has a chance to be an OBP machine with 30-homer pop. Jobe had the looks of one of the most polished high school arms we had seen in a while before looking more his age in his first pro season. These are MLB prospects, rookies, and call-ups to potentially make a rest-of-season . Starting with his lead elbow pointed out towards the pitcher and his bat pointed directly towards the ground, Parada starts his load early, slowly pulling the nob downwards and further back into his stance while he gets into his leg kick. After hitting 10 homers in 102 Low-A games last year, Rafaela exploded with 21 bombs in 116 High-A/Double-A games this season while seeing his batting average jump by nearly 50 points. After struggling to tap into his plus raw power at the University of Cincinnati, Wiemer made some adjustments to get the ball in the air more. Every year we see great values pop up from the later rounds of first year player drafts. Even with the high floor, the 22-year-old still has plenty of upside to look forward to, flashing comfortably above average power to his pull side and an ability to drive the ball with authority to all fields. The southpaw will also mix in an average upper 70s curveball to steal strikes on occasion. Against heaters this season, Wiemer is slashing .370/.467/.704 with 14 homers and the harder the pitcher throws the more comfortable he seems. Busch features a short, compact swing that produces big exit velos and massive backspin to all parts of the park. A switch hitter with pretty even production from both sides, Rodriguez has a really good feel for both of his swings that are geared for lift and carry. One of the biggest adjustments hell have to make at the big league level is picking his spots and when to be aggressive early in counts. The question seemed to be, how much upside does he have?. Even when the stuff isnt all the way there, Priesters above average command and five pitch mix helps him turn in quality starts. Already boasting two plus pitches with a decent feel for a third, Hence was simply too talented to pitch the entire season season in Low-A. The most talented prep arm in the 2020 draft class, Abel has not disappointed thus far, reaching Double-A in 32 pro starts. It produces both swing-and-miss as well as soft contact, and Cavalli is already deploying the offering against both lefties and righties. After dominating Double-A, Henderson entered Triple-A as the levels youngest player and continued his torrid production. Gasser was traded at the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline in a package for Josh Hader. The 21-year-olds footwork looks strong enough to accommodate a move to second, but his arm is decent enough to play an average third base. CSV *Reload page to restore grid. If he can tap into 20 home-run power at the highest level, we could see shades of Trea Turner. The southpaw used his slider more frequently as the season went on, adjusting the shape of the pitch a bit which allowed him to land it for a strike more frequently along with more desired movement. Ignoring those 14 games and whatever that idea was, Montgomery showed a lot of maturity and upside at the plate in his first season with power to dream on. As Caissie continues to iron out the inconsistencies with his lower half, there is foul pole-to-foul pole power potential for the Ontario, Canada native as he has the ability to generates a ton of leverage and natural carry. De La Cruz could use some refinement with his actions at shortespecially his handswhich will come with more reps but he has shown the ability to make all of the throws with plenty of range thanks to his athleticism and elite arm. It wouldnt be surprising to see him break camp with the Dodgers next season, though he could have probably handled a promotion in 2022. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2021|ETA: 2023. A two-way player at East Carolina, the Cardinals drafted Burleson as an outfielder andas he explained to Just Baseballback in June, exclusively focusing on hitting has allowed him to take his offensive game to the next level while tapping into more power. Already capable of producing exit velocities as high as 111 mph, Matos still has more room to fill out, making for plus power potential. Buschs opposite-field power is perhaps the most impressive aspect of his game. If Moreno is able to tap into just average game power, he could be a well-above average bat for any position, let alone catcher. This season, Moreno has continued to mash to a high batting average, but his ground ball rate has jumped back up by more than five percent and the extra base hits have suffered as a result. The swing itself is somewhat reminiscent of Freddie Freeman due to the ability of using a short swing with a big frame. Standing at 57, Johnson controls the batters box with elite hand-eye coordination and strong pitch recognition. The changeup was a focus for Painter heading into this season, improving his command of the pitch as well as the improved arm side fade that it now features. Though, if he is going to tap into his plus raw power consistently, he will need to iron out the kinks with his lower half. Nothing jumps off of the page with Turang, but youd be hard-pressed to find a glaring weakness in his game. Colliers elite swing decisions should continue to help him stay ahead of the curve and as he continues to develop consistency with his swing, there is a plus hit tool to dream on here with at least above-average power. A move to third seems likely but it doesnt really matter too much where you play if you slug with the best of them. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (1), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2023. The Dodgers are hoping Pages can develop into a fringe-average hitter with big power and if he can make some swing tweaks, theres a chance he can get there. Theres potentially 10-15 homers in the tank for Frelick, especially if he calls Milwaukee home when he breaks into the big leagues. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021|ETA: 2023. Carroll has the makings of an easy plus defender in center field. Williams put his big tools on display in his first pro season, giving Rays fans plenty to look forward to. The blend of whippy bat speed while living in the zone for so long helps Manzardo post an impressive 86% zone contact rate while driving the ball with authority. Theres a lot to like with Johnsons bat as a potential plus hitter with plus raw power. He has consistently posted solid HR/FB rates since his High-A breakout in 2019 and should see his power start to translate at the highest level as he gains more comfort. Each year we see the best of the best from college to high school prep prospects making their dreams a reality. He has the upside to be a premier, Gold Glove center fielder. He has improved a bit with his approach this season, cutting his chase rate by 4% and walking at the highest clip of his career (9.3%). Even with nearly two lost seasons, he is still an extremely young 20 years old and has already hit his way to High-A. That said, Vargas has moved all over the diamond in anticipation of his 2022 call up, seeing action in left field as well as second base and first base. Vientos is heavy on his feet and a below average runner, though he has continued to focus on his footwork and conditioning. Naylor impressively turned the page on a brutal season in 2021 and has been a consistent offensive force all year as one of the younger players at the Triple-A level. Porter will more than likely get his debut in rookie ball or A- Down East, but as we have seen with Andrew Painter last season, a big year could come from an equally talented high school arm. The slider Meyers fastball, as his inward twist with his leg lift helps him hide the ball a bit longer before uncorking his quick arm from a similar release point across the two offerings. To the naked eye, the immense amount of late-life could easily get it confused with a splitter. Possessing some of the most impressive raw power in the minors, Luciano defies his frame by flashing plus-plus raw pop despite weighing less than 200 pounds. He will definitely need to temper his 38% chase rate, however he has shown enough to provide optimism that he can develop into an at least average hitter. Huge raw power with swing and miss concerns, Vientos has has remained too productive to ignore at the upper levels and is still just 22 years old. I mean, how many switch-hitting catchers who can also play the infield and outfield have we seen? Projecting a player as unique as Harry Ford is difficult, but for nothing but good reasons. Already putting on shows with his majestic batting practice homers, we started to see flashes of his plus raw power in games this season. Lawlar very rarely looks sped up or fooled in the box and it always looks like he is in control of the at-bat. In this article, you will see my top 200 prospect rankings for players from the 2022 MLB FYPD with my top 10 broken down. Davis put the questions around his swing to bed by slashing .370/.482/.663 with 17 homers and 31 walks against just 24 Ks versus ACC pitching in 2021. Another good athlete, but not a burner, Norby brings above average speed to the table and excellent footwork/actions at second base. Formerly starting from an extremely upright and setup, Mead is still relatively tall in his stance but is more bent at the knees. The 24-year-olds extreme confidence in his hit-tool sometimes results in him expanding the zone a bit earlier in counts, holding him back from better walk numbers. The go-to put-away pitch against lefties for Painter has been his above-average curveball in the upper 70s. 1 selection in the 2022 Draft, Holliday has five-tool potential and looked great in his brief debut season. He is an above average athlete which provides hope that he can develop into at least an average defender. Amador makes up for it with borderline elite bat-to-ball skills as a righty and low chase rates. Despite being younger than the average player at every Minor League stop hes been at, Peraza has held his own with both the bat and his glove along the way. It is tough to beat Tovar because of his willingness to stay inside the baseball and go the other way while also possessing enough bat speed to turn on pitches middle inespecially in hitters counts. Height/Weight: 63, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (5), 2021 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. The list below is for 2022 fantasy baseball redraft leagues. An easy plus plus pitch, the 12 inches of horizontal break, the pitch fades away from lefties, inducing plenty of weak contact while also diving in and under the hands of righties. The right-hander snaps his slider in the mid 80s with late horizontal bite, while commanding it exceptionally well. Even in just 53 games, Davis launched nine homers along with 21 extra base hits, flashing his plus raw power. While the 2022 season was ultimately somewhat disappointing for Luciano due to injuries, he showed some really encouraging signs in the hit-tool department and still showed us that unteachable bat speed that has long had scouts drooling. How much power he will generate is the biggest question that will ultimately determine his ceiling but 16 homers in 99 games between Low-A, High-A and Double-A is a great sign. By Aram Leighton | September 28, 2022 | | 0 The 2022 Minor League season has wrapped up and with that a full season of prospect performances to evaluate. The 20-year-old possesses a great feel for the barrel and is tough to strike out. A high-floor offensive profile along with plus speed and a solid above-average glove, that can play all over the diamond, McLain is yet another safe prospect in this Reds system who you fans can still hope for fringe All Star upside. Though he looks to do damage to his pull side, Alvarez is capable of hitting the ball to all fields with authority thanks to his ability to keep his weight back and let the ball travel. Though Carroll played in a very hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, he has produced a max exit velocity of 111 mph and his 90th percentile exit velocity of 106.6 just edges out Christian Walker for the best mark in the D-backs organization. Pages has a swing geared for lifting the ball in the air to the pull-side. The move is simple and the 20-year-old repeats it with ease, which helps him be on time frequently. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (13), 2021 (PHI)|ETA: 2023. As is the case with most prep prospects, Jones is raw in the batters box though he has already flashed plenty to be excited about. Though still a very volatile prospect profile, Alcantaras strong first full season in Low-A hedges at least some of the extreme risk around his hit-tool. Vientos numbers against lefties give him the floor of a platoon masher. Jobes slider flashed plus in the 82-84 MPH range, but was inconsistent this season. Even as he stands now, he looks like a well-rounded above average backstop at the highest level. A power breakout in 2021 had Jung on a fast track before a torn left labrum delayed his start to the 2022 season. A big guy, strong who focuses on staying compact to the ball and minimize his movements, Mervis has the confidence to catch up to velocity while possessing the body control and pitch recognition skills to pick up spin and drive it. The only reason we did not see Mervis promoted was due to the fact that he is not Rule 5 eligible until next year and the Cubs already have a 40 Man Roster crunch. His walk rates marginally improved in 2022, but he will need to find a way to more consistently repeat his mechanics to reach his frontline ceiling. Though he is not a great defender, his versatility is a nice consolation prize and he should be able to play passable defense at any of the aforementioned spots. Munetaka Murakami - 3B - Yakult Swallows (NPB) The single season home run king of the NPB at just 22 years old, Murakami broke Sadaharu Oh's long standing benchmark of 56 home runs with a 57th blast in the final game of the season last year. The majority of his time in the field is spent at second base. Signed for a measly $10,000 by the Mets before being traded to the Pirates in the three team Joe Musgrove deal, Rodriguez has done nothing but rake since making his pro debut in 2018. His swing decisions as a whole have slowly improved, which is encouraging to see as he has made the leap to High-A this season. Espinos arsenal could go toe-to-toe with any pitcher in the minors and his fastball leads the way. Already posting a max exit velocity of 109 MPH at 18 years old and plenty of 105+ MPH liners this season, Chourio is flashing above-average power has a chance to tap into plus power as he fills out a bit more. An athletic catcher, Moreno moves well behind the dish and has a quick release complemented by an above-average arm, helping him throw out 41% of attempted base stealers in Triple-A this season. Green should get the bump to A- Fredericksburg to start the 2023 campaign. The Rockies may have a Gold Glover in a few years at catcher. His natural deception, solid pitch mix and gradually improving command make for a back end of the rotation starter at worst with No. Hitters. Campusano has a solid approach, picking up spin well and punishing breaking balls to the tune of an OPS above .800. 3 starter. A track record of hitting at ECU topped off with a power breakout in his junior season shot Norby into early round consideration. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. The son of MLB All-Star Matt Holliday and the No.
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