Rafaela is not quite as elite at shortstop due to his average arm, but his quickness, great hands and range make him an above average infielder at the position. Several Hokies went in the 2022 draft but none higher than Gavin Cross going to the Kansas City Royals at 9th overall. He is athletic and talented enough to be an average defender at any of those positions. The 18-year-old Johnson barrels up the ball with plus power to all fields. He is an athletic hitter who should consistently post above average contact rates and does not expand the zone too much. It will remain to be seen if Johnson can get away with his loud moves against more advanced pitching, however his advanced feel to hit and ridiculous bat speed should help him either A. Burrows has a solid three pitch mix and has commanded it better than ever this season. Drafted in 2018, injuries and a COVID canceled season delayed Whites debut until 2021, but the right-hander has been well worth the wait. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. Assuming Chourio continues to mature as a hitter, he has 30/30 upside while playing center field at an extremely high level. Possessing a four pitch mix that rivals any pitching prospect in baseball, Painter has dominated hitters mostly with his 70 grade fastball that sits 95-97 mph and has been clocked as high as 101 mph. A well-rounded game with monster offensive upside, Mayer has already shown a solid feel to hit with still plenty of physical projection. Though the new moves are louder, Naylor is extremely athletic and controls his body really well. The tweaks have translated for Turang who has seen his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by 1.5 MPH with more 105+ batted balls than his previous two seasons combined. Its hard to poke a hole in Westburgs offensive game. Stone sprinkles in a low 80s curveball to round out his arsenal. After all, Davis did not really focus on baseball until his senior season of high school, excelling on the basketball court as well. Busch features a short, compact swing that produces big exit velos and massive backspin to all parts of the park. Priesters best pitch his his plus plus curveball in the upper 70s with 12-6 break. Meads average arm and speed will keep him on the dirt with second base being the position he profiles best at. Collier has an elite feel to hit with pitch recognition skills that you just dont see often from players of his age and experience. Standing at 64, Brock Porter has a starters build and the stats and awards on the mantle to prove it. A good athlete, Amador flashes impressive range at shortstop and quick feet. Casas has already hit home runs as far as 472 feet and has the ability to mishit baseballs that still leave the yard. An above average runner, Naylor has stolen 20 bases on 24 tries, bringing that JT Realmuto type of athleticism to the catching position. Priester has a deep bag of five pitches that he will mix really well. Rocchios speed is more visible in the field than on the base paths at this point, which is a bit surprising given his well-documented impressive baseball IQ. He currently struggles to keep balls in front of him when blocking, which is likely due to the fact that he lacks the quickness to be able to constantly get in good blocking positions. Pages starts upright and deploys a slow and controlled load that allows him to get into his back hip. He throws the pitch with good arm speed, creating lots of deception, making it his go-to secondary against right-handed hitters. Its easy to envision a low-strikeout switch-hitter who will surprise you with his sneaky power and ability to get on base. Hence has as much upside as any pitching prospect at the lower levels. Despite being a below-average runner, Burlesons reads and routes were solid as the year went on and his arm as a former pitcher is comfortably above-average. 4. The high spin fastball averages more than 19 inches of vertical break, causing hitters to frequently swing under it. White has an assortment of secondaries he is comfortable going to off of his fastball, but his slider is the best of the bunch. A high floor relative to the other prep bats recently drafted, Montgomery still offers immense upside. top. Espino does a great job of repeating his tough release point across all of his pitches, making it difficult for the hitter to differentiate whats coming out of his hand. After another average offensive season in 2021, Turang adjusted his set up and has tapped into more power this season. The 21-year-olds set up and swing is reminiscent of Nolan Arenado, starting with his hands somewhat high while using the same unique timing mechanism that starts with the back heel actually coming off of the ground before rocking backwards and picking up his front foot. When everything is in sync for Caissie, you can see flashes of a potentially special power bat. While Matos will need to adjust his approach in order to have success at the upper levels, his impressive season was buoyed by fantastic bat-to-ball skills. The 24-year-old will compete. After hitting 15 homers last season, Westburg launched 27 more in 2022 between Double-A and Triple-A. He has kept the power trend going in his first full pro season, launching 28 homers in 118 games across High-A, Double-A and Triple-A. A twitchy, explosive athlete, Chourio generates plus bat speed with relative ease. 1 prospect in baseball. 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. Questions of leadership and maturity have cast a shadow on Campusanos ability to work with pitchers and call a game, but the Padres hope that side of things will come as he gets experience at the big league level. An arsenal that is led by an exceptional fastball along with three secondaries that boast above average to plus potential, Leiter has the goods to become a frontline starter. One of the best athletes we have seen in years, Green is built like a linebacker and flies. Williams rode the momentum of his All American collegiate season right into professional baseball where he pitched to a 1.96 ERA in 115 innings between High-A and Double-A with a 33% strikeout rate while walking just 9% of batters. The 24-year-old could improve with his ability to pick up spin. Command has been a challenge for Abel in the early going as he has long levers to sync up causing some inconsistencies with his delivery. Marte has a pretty simple swing and doesnt require much effort to generate his above-average bat speed. The lost 2022 season is upsetting, but at 21 years old and already in Double-A, Espino was ahead of schedule. Lucianos hands work as well as any Minor League hitter youll see, generating a ton of whip and violence. Manzardos bat lives in the zone and he seems to barrel everything. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. 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. Busch should be able to keep the strikeouts relatively in check with a lot of homers and walks. Amador is a polished hitter who repeats his moves well with great timing. The Rays very likely have another homegrown stud pitcher on their hands. Not the biggest guy in the world at 6 foot, 185 pounds Neto gets the most out of his body and is capable of producing above average power. Minimizing defensive concern at third while driving the ball in the air with more consistency and authority at the upper levels has Baty looking like one of baseballs safer prospects while still maintaining All Star upside. What became abundantly clear rather quickly was the fact that PCA has a bit more to him than many were giving him credit for around the time he was traded straight up for Javier Bez. If Rocchio can develop into a .270 hitter with 15-20 homers per season, his defense, speed and intangibles would make him a well above average regular at the position. Viewed as one of the best pure prep hitters in years, Johnsons bat has a chance to be special, but as an average running second baseman, theres a lot of pressure on that bat. Hes a pretty darn good athlete too. Height/Weight: 61, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $1.8M 2021 (MIL)|ETA: 2024. 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. As time passes, I continue to see more of a young Christian Yelich profile for Hassell, rather than a guy who is going to throw on 20 pounds of muscle and anchor a corner. Johnson should start the season back in A- Bradenton before coming up to A+ Greensboro where I will be able to get live looks at the Pirates first-round pick. Holliday is an advanced hitter for his age with a smooth swing from the left side and comfort driving the ball to all fields. Naylor has a plus throwing arm and has been able to limit the running game with success all year throwing out 33% of attempted base stealers. When Davis was drafted in 2018, he was seen as a tall, lanky kid with quick-twitch ability, but scouts were unsure what to expect with the bat. Lee will likely climb quickly, with a good chance to hit for a high average and get on base at a high clip while hitting for at least average power. As a result, Miller has seen a jump in the whiff rates of his fastball, setting the tone for his three impressive secondaries. As a result, Cassie found himself out on his front foot too frequently on off speed pitches, causing more weak contact and ground balls. Like many young hitters, the high fastball has been an area of temptation that he has succumbed to, though I expect the talented hitter to quell his aggressiveness against better pitching in High-A. Regardless, Johnson is big upside, bat-first second baseman whose ceiling is one of the best hitters at his position at the highest level. The Astros helped clean up Browns mechanics and polish his arsenal, helping him turn in one of the best seasons in the upper minors this year while earning a September call-up. We . If the command remains fringy, the Guardians still have a durable, high volume strikeout pitcher who can sit in the middle of their rotation for years and eat innings. The philosophy does not work for everyone, but for talented hitters like Burleson and Norby (as well as various MLB examples), it has been a big reason why they have both been able to reach Triple-A in their first full season. Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. Tiedemann has continued his kicked it into another gear since going pro, quickly looking like one of the best left-handed pitching prospects in baseball. Moreno has flashed pull side power, posting exit velocities as high as 111 mph and a respectable 90th percentile EV of 102.2 mph. Despite liking to go to his pull-side for damage, Wiemer has shown easy pop to all fields and does a good job of hitting the ball where its pitched. Height/Weight: 62, 215|Bat/Throw: L/L|2nd Round (70), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. If he continues to mature as a hitter, we could be looking at one of the best all-around players in baseball in a couple years. AL East Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Tampa Bay Rays Toronto Blue. Its all about the consistency for the former second round pick both offensively and defensively. 3. Pair the above average hit tool with plus raw power and you have a really exciting offensive profile for any position let alone a catcher. The 20-year-old is still an extremely aggressive hitter, but he consistently hits the ball hard and rarely misses mistakes. An advanced feel to swing the bat and elite defensive potential have PCA making up for lost time this season. An under-the-radar Tennessee prep prospect in the 2020 Draft, few pro scouts had seen Carter play. 2 overall in this years draft. Getting his lower half more incorporated has helped Naylor hit the ball with authority more consistently, seeing his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by three mph. His swing is choppy and can leave the zone quickly, but he has also shown the ability to drive the ball with authority to all fields. Though nothing quite jumps off of the page, his plus hit-tool, sneaky power and defensive versatility give him one of the higher floors in the minors with the potential to be a well above average regular. Solid reads and instincts along with an above average arm give him a great chance to stick in center, but if he moves to a corner he could profile as a fringe plus defender. by Retrosheet. His efficient bat path is quick to the ball while staying in the zone for a long time. Perez his one of the favorites to take over the best pitching prospect in baseball title upon Grayson Rodriguezs graduation. He gets to his top speed quicker than most his size, but that could change if Veen adds a bunch of weight. Top-400 OBP Prospect Rankings For Fantasy Baseball: September 2022 A simple set up from the right side, Vargas times up his moves well and consistently puts himself in a good position to get his best swing off. Winn found more overall consistency with his swing in 2022, seeing his zone contact rate jump by 6% while his 90th percentile exit velocity jumped by nearly three mph. If Matos looks for certain pitches in certain spots and displays more patience, he should see an uptick in the power and walk departments, while his K-rate would increase a negligible amount at most. Standing at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds with already impressive present pop, many evaluators are eager to see what kind of power Caissie will be able to generate as he continues to fill out and mature physically and at the plate. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (21), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2023. The elite defense, improved ability to get on base and integration of speed into game value has made Tovar a high floor prospect whose ceiling is difficult to peg for all the right reasons. Theres no crazy tools to dream on or much defensive value, however he has been arguably the most consistent hitter in the minors over the last couple years. 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. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a32ea07776dd46344a3b1a6fb649c1ce" );document.getElementById("fe53143262").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A much more aggressive and efficient base runner this season, Peraza stole 33 bases on 38 tries in Triple-A. 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. Neto starts the slow, large leg kick early and repeats it well. That said, Chourio has shown plenty of comfort going the other way with authority and as he matures as a hitter, I expect his 51% pull rate to improve. This does not come as a total shock given the fact that his father was an NFL tight end for a decade, but Greenes physical talent gives him sky-high upside to dream on. Command/control pitchers with high spin rates and big strikeout upside are something the Guardians are known for. Height/Weight: 60, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (13) 2022 (LAA)|ETA: 2023. Like a true catcher, OHoppe really gets into his legs with his stance and actually sinks even deeper into his lower half in his load. Guardians cautious with Valera's wrist timetable. At times, Collier tends get on his front foot a bit too early, leading to some rollovers and weaker contact. His present command is above average with potential for plus. 2022 Top Prospects | THE BOARD | FanGraphs A sweet left-handed swing with a ton of whip, Mayer hit the ball hard and can spray it all over. Top 100 Baseball Prospects | MLB.com Peraza shook off a slow start in Triple-A, mashing from June onwards before earning an audition in the Bronx as a September call up. Big, athletic right-hander with an over the top delivery that features some deception due to the natural funkiness. Wiemer mentioned on ourprospect podcast The Call Uphow he would like stolen bases to remain an aspect of his game even at the highest level. The chase rates are still pretty high for De La Cruz, but he is quick enough to get to tough pitches and long enough to display impressive plate coverage. His receiving is better than I thought it would be, and his arm looks average. A Syracuse University grad, Aram hosts the "The Call Up" podcast centered around MLB prospects. 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. A significant amount of his homers were hit to left field off of fastballs middle away. The pitch really explodes out of Painters hand with tons of life, boasting more than 18 inches of induced vertical break which has helps him generate some of the best in zone whiff rates in the minors. Aranda is a below average runner, but not a liability on the bases. Vientos always had raw pop, but some small tweaks at the plate have allowed him to really tap into his plus raw power. Cavallis fastball command has improved and he has found more confidence in his plus curveball in the mid 80s as a put-away pitch. Bradleys 86-88 mph slider gives him a second plus pitch and it gets better each time Ive seen Bradley throw. Injuries cut Lucianos 2022 season to just 65 games, but when he was on the field, he flashed the elite bat speed and raw pop that has made him one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball for years. He has held true to his assertion, swiping 31 bases on 34 tries between Double-A and Triple-A this season. Even as he stands now, he looks like a well-rounded above average backstop at the highest level. White entered 2022 with only 71 innings pitched in his professional career including his dominant stint in the Arizona Fall League at the end of last year. Colas is a below average runner with average range in a corner outfield spot. He has good hands and an average arm. Top 60 MLB prospects: Keith Law's updated rankings following the Juan Soto trade Keith Law Aug 1, 2022 363 This is my midpoint check-in on the best prospects still in the minors,. De La Cruz absolutely flies. If he can tap into 20 home-run power at the highest level, we could see shades of Trea Turner. Carter impressed with his polish and well-rounded game, reaching Double-A in his first season. The fact that Williams was able to consistently produce the way he did even with the swing deficiencies is a testament his twitchiness and natural athleticism. Baty made some small tweaks to sync up his upper body and lower-half, slashing his ground ball rate by more than 10%. 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. He lacks physical stature, but is wiry strong with quick twitch that you just cant teach and has steadily improved in regards to driving the ball in the air. He has looked drastically better this season, taking cleaner routes and getting earlier jumps on balls. When Walker is staying behind the baseball and driving it with authority to all fields, one cant help but think of a young Aaron Judge. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (165) 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2022. Realmuto, and while that may be aiming high, he has given no reason to believe that those heights are not achievable. He will likely begin next season in Double-A with a chance to jump up to Triple-A relatively quickly after already looking strong in his cameo with New Hampshire at the end of the season. Starting with an upright stance before sinking into his back leg to get into his powerful lower half, Walker effortlessly explodes through the baseball. Left-handed pitching has given Casas some trouble in the upper-levels and is something to monitor, however his polish at the plate and unteachable raw power lend to the belief that he can develop into at least an average hitter left on left. Painters second plus pitch is his 81-83 mph sweeping slider. 23. That being said, the Pirates took him first overall to be the catcher of the future, and he has a chance to be just that. Neto didnt stop hitting after getting into the Angels organization bypassing rookie ball altogether and going to A+Tri-City and finishing in Double-A Rocket City. The 2022 Minor League season has wrapped up and with that a full season of prospect performances to evaluate. Throughout his collegiate career and his first pro season, Steer deployed an upright stance with a minimal load. With just a 12% strikeout rate in his Minor League career and the potential to hit for at least some power, Moreno should ride his elite hit-tool and solid approach to offensive success at the highest level. It has been a year of tweaks offensively for Campusano in 2022, but he has remained extremely productive while making strides on the defensive side of things. It will likely take Davis some time to fully regain his explosiveness both at the plate and in the field and he will likely be one of the most closely watched prospects in the Arizona Fall League. If Burleson can improve his patience a bit, he should be an OBP machine. Not only has his hit tool translated, but Merrill is hitting the ball with more authority than many evaluators anticipated with even more room for projection. He has the ability to be an above average defender at first base while trending closer to average at best at second. Most importantly, Miller set a career-high for innings pitched at any level, tossing 109.2 frames while maintaining his high-end stuff late into the season and late in games. The outfielder has no problem hitting the ball where its pitched and has shown an easy ability to leave the yard from foul pole to foul pole. There may not be as much superstar upside with Rocchio than most other top 100 prospects, but theres also few prospects who have as high of a probability of being a big league regular. A nightmare at bat for lefties, Gasser has held same-handed hitters to a .573 OPS and 42% strikeout rate, helping reinforce his floor as a lights out reliever. On pace for a career-high mark for innings this season, Hall has at least made major strides in regards to the latter this year. Plus power, athleticism and a patient approach gives Naylor exciting offensive upside. Ford scrapped the leg kick in favor of a toe tap which has helped him catch up to higher velocity and has not come at the expense of power. Cavalli rounds out his arsenal with a mid-to-upper 80s change-up that features late arm-side run and sink and flashes plus when located down and to his arm-side. 2022 Fantasy Baseball: Mark's Top 250 MLB Prospects Not only is Wood striking out at a low clip through the early stages of his pro career, but his in-zone whiff rates are impressively low. He would project as a well above average defender at either spot. Barreling the ball is no issue for Holliday though he will get loopy with his swing from time to time. He swiped 19 bases on 20 tries last season at Campbell and added four more stolen bases in his 30 Double-A games. Walker starts slightly open with his stance and does not close himself off totally, sometimes even stepping in the bucket a bit. MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft. Naturally, Tiedemann favors his slider against lefties and changeup against righties, but he will still mix his slider in against righties around 20% of the time with success and the change around 10% of the time with success against lefties. The efficiency of his swing and simple pre-swing moves help him frequently be on time as well as get to tough pitches. To this point, it is really hard to deny the results from Meyer. Your email address will not be published. 18 years old at the start of the season, Merrill seems to still be maturing physically which makes him somewhat more difficult to project than other prospects and the limited action in 2022 doesnt help. FantasyPros.com 2022 MLB Top Prospects Top 20 Prospects for FYPD. Since 2018, the 22-year-old has pitched to a 2.41 ERA across every minor league level while striking out 406 in 283 1/3 innings. The pitch is comfortably above average and plays up off of his lively fastball. After striking out in 24% of the time in High-A, Mervis cut that to 20% in Double-A and then just 14% in Triple-A. An above-average runner, Cowser covers plenty of ground in center field with long strides and solid closing speed. Keegan should start the year in Charleston and should move up the ladder quickly. Bradley spent two years in Rookie Ball, as the Rays slowly paced his development and entered the 2021 geared up for his first full-season. A plus runner with plenty of lateral quickness and range, Holliday has a great chance to stick at shortstop. He stole 28 bases on 38 tries this season. Smooth and easy mechanics help White repeat his delivery and pound the strike zone. The simplicity of his swing and easy power has helped Henderson consistently tap into his exciting raw pop in games with potentially even more in the tank. Prior to Meyers injury, his fastball ticked up and he showed a much better better feel for his changeup, hedging some of his perceived reliever risk arsenal wise. While theres definitely some whiff in Walkers game at this point, he only struck out 21.6% of the time this season because of his ability to punish fastballs while rarely missing mistakes of any pitch type. 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. A well-rounded hitter with plus power to dream on, Baty has long been considered one of baseballs best third base prospects for good reason.
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