Carroll has the makings of an easy plus defender in center field. A new year, a new board and new ranks. Possessing a huge arm, Dominguez would project as a plus defender in a corner, but he has the goods to stick in center. There seems to be some dissent in the industry as to how valuable of a prospect Valera is, but he has responded to every promotion by making the adjustments needed and remaining productive. Despite being one of the youngest players at each level he reaches, Walker seems to get better each time hes promoted. Tommy John Surgery put an end to Meyers rookie season shortly after his big league debut. While his power is more apparent to his pull side at this point, Montgomery comfortably barrels the ball to all fields and should develop into home run power to all fields. It was more of the same for Lee in his 31 pro games, hitting .303/.389/.451 in High-A and briefly Double-A. The adjustments not only helped Dominguez up his OPS from the right side by more than 200 points, but he also trimmed his pull rate and chase rate, making better overall swing decisions. His delivery is so effortless that there may be even more velocity in the tank. He has a great chance to be an above average regular with All Star upside at a difficult position. Neto should climb quickly. Wiemers ability to catch up to almost any velocity while holding his own against secondary stuff really improves his outlook in regards to his hit tool. Casas has already hit home runs as far as 472 feet and has the ability to mishit baseballs that still leave the yard. Sitting 95-97, topping out at 99 mph. A confident hitter who controls his at bats from both sides of the plate, Rodriguez has a chance to be one of the better switch hitters in all of baseball while providing value behind the dish and potentially at other defensive spots as well. Youll see Amador use his leverage counts to let swing for more from the left side more frequently, but he is adept to adjusting within at bats and catering his approach to the situation. Tiedemann maintains his arm speed really well with his plus changeup, making it really difficult to differentiate out of his hand. Though not a burner, Walker is an average runner who gets great jumps on the bases. 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. It is hard to bet against strong contact rates, above-average power and good pitch recognition. A plus hitter who has progressively tapped into more power, Aranda fits the mold of many other Rays prospects with an extremely safe offensive profile. Like many other young outfielders, Green could improve upon his reads and routes, but theres no doubt that he can be a great defender up the middle. A 1.049 OPS in his first season with as many walks as strikeouts as a 22-year-old is hard to argue against. With a max exit velocity of 113 MPH this season and 90th percentile EV of 103.6 MPH, Cowser is already producing above-average impact and has room to fill out more. I dont expect Norby to be a huge base stealer, but he moves well enough on the base paths to provide some value in that regard. During his final season with the Red Raiders, Birdsell struck out 106 batters in 85 innings holding a 2.75 ERA in 15 starts. As he gets more reps and irons out the fundamentals, Williams should be an above average defender at short. 3 starter with a great chance at being an above average No. Mead has Always featured an extremely advanced swing for his age with proper sequencing that allows his lower half to work extremely well. Height/Weight: 62, 215|Bat/Throw: L/L|2nd Round (70), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. A slow, controlled windup that exudes little effort, Perez takes his time before he whips in his mid-90s heater with ridiculous arm speed. Expanding to the rest of his stuff, Espino posted the second best swinging strike rate among qualified pitchers in the minors in 2021 at 20.2%, behind only Spencer Strider of the Braves. Jones swing can get long at times and well need to see how he adjusts moving up the Diamondbacks minor league levels. Top MLB Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball. The slider has late, gyro break that dives under barrels and generates plenty of ground balls. While there is more room to fill out for Mayer, he is already tapping into above average raw power with a 90th percentile exit velocity of nearly 104 MPH. A compact build with some wiry strength, Arroyo really gets into his lower half with a wide, crouched stance in order to get his entire body into his swing. What stands out the most with Mervis is how his numbers improved as he jumped levels. Already capable of producing exit velocities as high as 111 mph, Matos still has more room to fill out, making for plus power potential. Above average command of three above average pitches gives Burrows a high floor with still a good amount of upside. Thanks to Espinos low release point and elite life (21 inches of induced vertical break), he was able to pick up a ton of swinging strikes up in the zone and freeze hitters at the knees. His actions are smooth and he has a plus arm (he threw 27.2 innings in college) which should make him a great bet to stick at short. More bat speed than youd expect given his small frame, leading to sneaky pop to the pull-side. He has a tendency to get on his front foot on occasion, cutting off his swing a bit and leading to occasional top spin ball to right field. Introducing the sinker more frequently this season has helped Priester immensely. It would not be crazy to expect Alvarez to break in with the Mets early next season and while there may be some swing and miss in the early stages of his MLB career, his swing is just too good and too quick for whiffs to permanently hold him down. Grid Actions: MLB. Pages has a swing geared for lifting the ball in the air to the pull-side. Busch is a below-average runner who doesnt project to be especially good at any position on the diamond. Rodriguez further simplified his load in 2022, losing the moving leg kick in favor for a toe tap. 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. 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. Taken with the 13th overall pick by the Angels, Neto was a polished collegiate hitter with plus bat-to-ball skills and solid speed on the base paths that could rise quickly. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2020|ETA: 2023. A better hitter with added power, its easy to buy what Naylor is selling this year. Height/Weight: 511, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $200K, 2016 (STL)|ETA: 2022. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (30), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Batys swing is smooth and his barrel stays in the zone for a long time, helping him use the entire field well. 3 starter, Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $300K, 2017 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 60, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $100K 2015 (KC)|ETA: 2022. When you watch Lee hit, it is easy to understand how he was so consistent through his three collegiate seasons and kept it rolling into his first 31 pro games. The pitchs perceived velocity is closer to the upper-90s thanks to Harrisons low release point and high spin rates. Vargas should factor into the Dodgers 2023 plans and beyond with a skillset capable of replacing Justin Turners production if all goes right. He is rangy with actions that have continuously become smoother along with an 80 grade arm. He has no problem catching up with velocity and is already an above average hitter. As for Jackson, we can only hope his rise through the minor leagues will be as fast as Witt Jr., ushering an exciting wave of young talent. Steers strong baseball instincts allow him to move all over the infield with relative ease. Drafted as a shortstop, Steer is capable of holding down the position if needed, but he projects more as a second or third baseman. A Syracuse University grad, Aram hosts the "The Call Up" podcast centered around MLB prospects. On the base paths, PCA has already made his speed known, swiping 13 bags in his 38 Low-A games prior to his promotion. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (18) 2019|ETA: 2022. There was some buzz around the backfields in Spring Training regarding how good Lewis looked, and the former top pick has made some extremely encouraging adjustments at the plate. Westburg has the potential to provide a steady bat with 20-25 homers in the tank and defensive value all over the infield. That said, his defensive ability, relatively advanced bat and dynamic speed give him a high floor at shortstop. Frelick may not have enough power to be a star in todays game, but he has as good of a chance to be a big league regular as any prospect outside of the top 50. Athleticism and mobility is a big part of Hassells game from the batters box to center field and the base paths. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (22), 2020 (WSN)|ETA: 2022. Though his power is above average at best, Rafaelas adjustments have helped him tap into it in games making his jump in HR/FB rate sustainable. Ford has the offensive skillset to put up 20/20 seasons while being an OBP machine. All eyes will be on the hit-tool for the teenager and I believe he will make strides in that regard next season. An upright stance, Herrera still uses his lower half well by sinking into his back side in his load. Seemingly always on time with a knack for manipulating the barrel and getting to tough pitches, Moreno has one of the best hit-tools in the minors. Davis has elite offensive upside with the ability to play all three outfield spots at a high level. A premium athlete on the mound, it is really fun to watch Hence pitch. Here are the notable MLB.com top prospects that are going to be on the major league roster from day one of the 2022 regular season. Lees swing is almost identical from both sides of the plate, utilizing a simple set up and quiet load while relying on his impressive bat speed and added strength to produce impact. Height/Weight: 60, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $800K 2017 (COL)|ETA: 2023. 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. He has hedged swing and miss concerns with a career-low strikeout rate in Triple-A while producing his best power numbers. Often times, hitters cannot differentiate the changeup from his riding fastball until its too late. The move is simple and the 20-year-old repeats it with ease, which helps him be on time frequently. Causing the bat to go in and out of the zone quickly leading to weaker contact and more ground balls. Meyer commands the pitch exceptionally well to his glove side, sweeping it away from right-handed hitters and burying the offering down and in on the back leg of lefties thanks to its gyro break. The Giants could have a perennial All-Star who is capable of launching 30 or more homers with ease if it all comes together. Termarr played 23 games split between rookie ball and A- Bradenton, slashing .222/.366/.365 combined. He could debut as soon as 2023. Wagner finished 4th in Division I for home runs, only five behind fellow draftee Ivan Melendez (Arizona Diamondbacks). Height/Weight: 511, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (30), 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2023. That will likely come with more at-bats, but more importantly, the power has looked to be all the way back since his shoulder surgery earlier this year. The fourth offering for Pfaadt is his average curveball which he will mix in a few times per game to steal strikes. He stole 28 bases on 38 tries this season. 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. While he has improved significantly since being drafted, he is a below-average defender there due to his heavy-ish feet and not enough arm to make up for it. Since his 2019 breakout in High-A, Steer has not really blinked at any level. His setup is a bit reminiscent of Carlos Correa, though Ruiz uses a toe tap for timing as he sinks into his back hip. The 24-year-old could improve with his ability to pick up spin. 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. Theres still room for improvement with Hendersons splits, but when you crush righties to an OPS over 1.000, a .740 OPS vs. lefties is more than tolerable. . Quick bat speed through the zone and high barrel rates have scouts talking about the above-average to plus power potential for Collier. Theres a nice blend of on base skills, power potential and athleticism that could make Ford a dynamic offensive threat. The pitch can be above average and provides a rare look from Espino that isnt in the upper 80s or upper 90s. Veen is a long, slender, and fluid athlete with tons of projection still left in his frame. Its not only the offense that has improved for Dominguez as the teenager made leaps in every aspect of his game. He is extremely accurate with his throws as well. - One of the early standouts from the 2022 draft class, Gavin Cross is hitting .309/.438/.650 with eight home runs and 25 RBI in 26 games between rookie ball and Single-A. The hit-tool translated in Jungs first season, posting a .316 batting average between rookie ball and Low-A, but the third baseman mustered just one homer in 44 games. Already making an impact at the big league level, we still havent seen the best of Carroll. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. Ruiz has an wide, athletic stance, really getting into his legs while starting with his hands already coiled. It is easy to forget that Arroyo is just 18 years old when watching him play short. Hall has trouble consistently locating it to his glove side, something he will need to shore up in order to reach his ceiling. Prospect Rankings. A slightly open stance with a rhythmic leg kick, Aranda has some of the best bat to ball skills in the minors. The 24-year-old is not a finished product, however his steady maturation on the mound earned him a taste of the big leagues in 2022 where he showed plenty of flashes of his mid-rotation upside while also reminding us that there is still some work to do. Walker has the upside of one of the most consistent power-hitters in baseball and the more games he plays, the more possible it seems that he can reach somewhere near his ceiling. Lawlar is an elite athlete with quick-twitch actions on the defensive side of the ball. The Cubs were in no rush with Alcantara, letting him feel things out for the entire season in Low-A which allowed him to keep working towards tapping into his power in games rather than sending the youngster into fight or flight mode in High-A. The Yankees feel like they have their shortstop of the future and they have every reason to think so. Mervis batted ball data and overall numbers are eerily similar to that of Vinnie Pasquantino and much like the Royals, I really believe the Cubs suddenly found their first baseman of the future in Matt Mervis. He should be an above average defender. It takes Pages a while to get to his top speed but once he does, hes an above-average runner. His low 80s changeup gives him a third above average pitch, though Graceffo has struggled to consistently throw it for a strike. 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%). Theres shades of Kyle Tucker in his game. 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. MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft. Improved approach and swing mechanics have helped his long-term outlook over the last couple seasons, but Vientos still remains a boom-or-bust corner player with immense offensive upside. Leading the way for Hence is his plus heater. Not the biggest of frames, much Chourios pop comes from his powerful lower half and rotational power. Green should have no problem sticking in center and has a chance to produce impressive power numbers. Every MLB Team's Farm System Ahead of the 2022 MLB Deadline Rankings 1. Jung tended to have a heavy front foot on his landing and tended to be steep to the ball. After swiping 14 bags on 16 tries last year, Walker was 22/27 on SB attempts in 2022. Abels arsenal has the potential to be frontline caliber. 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. He has the upside to be a premier, Gold Glove center fielder. Struggles with breaking balls seem to be the only thing holding back Winn offensively, though it is important to note that he was hardly 20 years old at the time of his Double-A promotion. Carter has five-tool potential with a great chance to stay in centerfield and the polish to climb to the big leagues quickly. A power breakout in 2021 had Jung on a fast track before a torn left labrum delayed his start to the 2022 season. The 24-year-old will compete. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. The best pitching prospect in baseball really does not have a weakness on the mound. 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. It seems that the Pirates longterm plan is to keep Rodriguez at catcher, but if he continues to produce the way he has offensively, they will likely use his versatility as a way to keep him in the lineup. Big time physical projection and a pretty good feel for the strike zone, Caissie has immense offensive upside, especially in the power department. An area where he has surprised a bit more is the pull-side power department. An average runner at best, Baty is not much of a base stealer, swiping only eight bags in his 237 minor league games.
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