Wiemer has struggled at times with his jumps and reads, but his tools are just too tantalizing to write off his definitive upside. Height/Weight: 64, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (45), 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2024. A virtual guarantee to stay in center field with a hit tool that is trending towards a 70 grade, Frelick is a throwback player who will have Steven Kwan lovers seeing double, but with a bit more exciting tools. 2022 Top Prospects | THE BOARD | FanGraphs The right-hander has a four seamer and sinker along with a plus curve, slider and changeup. 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. 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. Merrill enjoyed a growth spurt in his senior year of high school and seems to just be reaping the rewards of the added physicality. Limited effort and quick twitch athleticism allow Davis to control his body well. Priesters best pitch his his plus plus curveball in the upper 70s with 12-6 break. It flashes average with decent arm side fade, however Priester struggles to command it. After putting up good numbers in the DSL last year, Chourio tore through Low-A pitching this season and has kept it rolling in High-A as an 18-year-old. 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 superb defender who has already reached Triple-A at 22 years old, Turang has finally started to hit the ball with more authority. Valeras calling card is his sweet left-handed swing geared for lift and power. 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. Does a great job of hunting pitches he can do damage with early in counts before relying on his natural feel to hit and ability to spray the ball all over when he has two strikes. An under-the-radar Tennessee prep prospect in the 2020 Draft, few pro scouts had seen Carter play. Because of its shape, Abel is able to utilize the pitch with success to both righties and lefties. Theres a lot to like with Johnsons bat as a potential plus hitter with plus raw power. 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. He chokes up and widens out with two strikes and simply looks to put the ball in play rather than do damage and often still winds up doing damage because of elite raw power. Lewis eliminated his dramatic leg kick, which often threw his timing off as well as his balance in favor of a toe tap to simplify things while letting his natural bat speed and athleticism produce the power. The more I see of Soderstrom, the more confident I am that he can develop into the left-handed masher for the As. Since his 2019 breakout in High-A, Steer has not really blinked at any level. Millers fastball averaged 99.1 MPH in 2022, which would actually lead all qualified Major League starters. Leiters struggles to command the heater this season caused it to play down some, but it has the potential to be a plus pitch or better. MLB prospect rankings 2022: Keith Law's complete guide to every farm The way Manzardo controls his at bats and is already able to get into his power with potentially some more in the tank is exciting. A prized international free agent, Cartaya signed for $2.5 million as a 16-year-old in 2018. An average pitch coming into the season, Tiedemanns improvement with the slider has it looking closer to above average while flashing plus. A solid receiver, OHoppe checks just about all of the boxes as a catcher and should be an above average defender at the highest level. Due to 2020s pandemic and an injury that wiped out Crow-Armstrongs 2021 season, we were left not totally knowing what to expect from the former first-rounder this season. The Rangers snagged Carter in the second-round for an underslot bonus of $1.25 million. Great contact skills and developing power with a projectable/athletic frame give Cowser an exciting combination of a solid floor and intriguing upside. March 1, 2023. The improve patience and ability to hit secondary stuff has helped Ruiz bump his walk rate to 12% this season while striking out at a clip below 20% for the first time in his career. Hes near big league ready. Romo has some similarities to J.T. There are few pitchers in the prospect world with more helium than Ricky Tiedemann. Tovar has Gold Glove potential at the position and is already showing it by being one of the best defenders in Double-A at 20 years old. Drafted as a shortstop, Steer is capable of holding down the position if needed, but he projects more as a second or third baseman. With its sharp, late break, and his ability to spot it at the bottom of the zone, Miller has used the slider as a ground ball machine in the launchpad that is the Pacific Coast League. Despite missing 90% of the regular season, Jung impressed enough upon returning to Triple-A action to earn a big league call-up. The Venezuela native has a plus arm and should be an above-average all-around catcher, along with great intangibles. 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. Hell flash plus pop times thanks to his quick transfer and above-average arm strength, but the accuracy of his arm is currently inconsistent. Despite the system being loaded with shortstops, McLain has seen the majority of his playing time at short. The right-hander will mix in an 85-87 mph changeup that flashes above average. Height/Weight: 65, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st round (15), 2020 (PHI)|ETA: 2024. 1 overall pick in the 2022 draft, rounds out Baltimore's trio of top 15 prospects. An extremely aggressive hitter Rafaela will need to develop more patience at the plate as his 38% chase rate limited him to just 26 walks in 522 PAs. His plus speed should make him a consistent threat to steal bases. There are some similarities with Trevor Rogers in the way that Waldichuks funkiness makes for an uncomfortable at bat. Hitters. Of his off-speed offerings, Espinos slider is his strongest. Colas could be a middle of the order force for the White Sox soon. Jungs power was sapped by a 50% ground ball rate, which came as a result of an aggressive leg kick that was more of a knee lift upwards than a gather into his backside. An advanced feel to swing the bat and elite defensive potential have PCA making up for lost time this season. Arguably the most advanced prep prospect in his class, Holliday has a chance to climb the minors relatively quickly thanks to his polish and approach to the game. The 19-year-old has improved the shape of the pitch, ensuring that it does not blend with his slider and offering much more downward bite. The ceiling may be somewhat limited for Graceffo, however his floor is not too far below. A high floor relative to the other prep bats recently drafted, Montgomery still offers immense upside. Given the confidence that PCA has in his ability to put bat on ball, he can get a bit swing happy at times. MLB prospect rankings 2022: Top prospects on Opening Day rosters The bat will likely always lead the way for the 23-year-old, though theres a lot to like in that department. Luciano previously struggled with the consistency of his pre-swing moves, but even in somewhat limited at bats this season, looked much smoother with his load and swing. Holliday should blossom into an above average defender at short. This is extremely good news for the Rockies, as Veen could beat his original ETA of 2025 by proving he is more advanced than many evaluators speculated. This approach is something ECU coach Cliff Godwin has instilled in his hitters and it is a big reason why Burleson has been able to maintain a minuscule 17% strikeout rate in his Minor League career. The pitch tunnels well off of Hences lively heater, making it difficult for hitters to pick up the spin until the ball is on them. Yet another electric pitching prospect in a loaded Dodgers system, Miller has a good chance to be the best of the bunch. As he stands now, the 19-year-old has a chance to get on base at an impressive clip while mixing in 15-20 homers and plenty of doubles. Maybe one of the most overlooked prospects in baseball over the last couple years, Aranda has produced a .323/.408/.513 slash line with 34 HR over his last two Minor League seasons. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: S/R|1st Round (8) 2022|ETA: 2024. One of the biggest climbers in regards to prospect rankings, OHoppes offensive numbers would have been impressive for a first baseman let alone a strong defensive catcher. 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. 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. A potential No. Updated: Friday, March 3, 2023 11:11 PM ET, Park Factors Woods lower half adjustability is extremely impressive for a player of his stature, as is his barrel control. The 24-year-old will compete. Its a high spin pitch that jumps from his low release point, generating plenty off whiff in the zone. A favorite to be selected first overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mayer surprisingly fell to the Red Sox with the fourth selection. Though his track record was limited, the Guardians saw too much upside to pass on at pick No. Seemingly a sure-thing to stick at shortstop with a good chance to be a plus defender at the position, Arroyos perceived floor wouldve already been pretty high. Aranda is a below average runner, but not a liability on the bases. Although in A- Bradenton, Johnson had a .275/.396/.450 slash line with 4 doubles, 1 home run, and 4 stolen bases in 14 games played, holding an 18.9% walk rate in 40 at-bats. Its not only the offense that has improved for Dominguez as the teenager made leaps in every aspect of his game. Pfaadts pitchability, polish and improving stuff have him trending towards a rotation spot with the D-backs next year. The 24-year-old looks like the latest Astros pitching development success story with smoothed mechanics and an assortment of pitches that plays off of each other really well. Veens upside rivals that of anyone in the minors as he has the potential to become a five-tool superstar. More patient than he was in previous years, Vientos is still tad too aggressive at the plate, specifically struggling with breaking balls which likely played a large part in the Mets reluctance to promote him. Priesters changeup lags behind the rest of his arsenal. He has hit balls as hard as 111 mph this season, producing majestic homers to his pull side. His offensive breakout makes it easy to overlook the fact that he can really defend behind the dish. If Ford struggles behind the dish like many of his high school catching predecessors, he has a really exciting bat and plus speed to fall back on. Davis has a chance to be a dynamic outfielder with an enviable combination of power and speed, but he will need to find health and consistency in Triple-A. You can now share individual prospect write ups by clicking the social media icon at the bottom of the players report, search by player name or team, sort by columns and we added arrows to indicate the trend of each prospects ranking. cut down his leg kick while quieting/simplifying his hand load. A plus runner combined with impressive quickness, Matos is a threat on the base paths and has a strong chance of sticking in center. This helped Neto keep his strikeout rate in check against advanced pitching while also doing damage in his 30 Double-A games. The 24-year-old is also a savvy hitter who rarely expands the zone and picks his spots to get off his A+ swing in hitters counts. Hall is a very athletic and whippy athlete who gets great extension and features big time arm speed. His best pitch is his plus slider in the upper 80s. His change-up might be the best in the draft and has good fade and tumble, grading out at a double plus pitch for Lesko. His upper 70s curveball gives Leiter a second distinctive breaking ball with downward break and depth. 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. He controls his body well and his inward toe tap helps keep his front side on the baseball, aiding him in left-on-left matchups. Height/Weight: 62, 180 lb|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (28) 2021|ETA: 2025. He is consistently clocked with sub-four second run times to first base. McLain has responded well to each assignment and has tapped into more power in Double-A. In 53 games, Neto slashed .407/.514/.769 with 23 doubles, 15 home runs, and swiped 19 bases in 20 attempts at Campbell University in 2022. Though the new moves are louder, Naylor is extremely athletic and controls his body really well. Low ground ball rates and above average exit velocities have helped Norby launch 28 homers this season, but for a guy with limited physical imposition, it is really impressive how he is able to leave the yard foul pole to foul pole. After not being seen in a game setting since 2019 due to injuries and 2020s MiLB season cancellation, Lewis looked healthy and much improved at the plate in 2022 before unfortunately re-tearing his ACL. 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. All Prospects rankings are compiled in late winter, prior to the MLB season. 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: 60, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (3), 2020 (MIA)|ETA: 2022. These are MLB prospects, rookies, and call-ups to potentially make a rest-of-season . The left-handed hitter has above average power to his pull side and easily backspins the baseball to all fields. Compreshensive MLB prospect rankings in a sortable, easy-to-read, feature-rich table. After only registering seven steals on 10 tries last season, Dominguez racked up 37 stolen bases in 44 tries this year across three levels. As he gets more reps and irons out the fundamentals, Williams should be an above average defender at short. The hit tool is fringe plus for OHoppe with above average raw power that he has figured out how to tap into consistently in games. The plus pitch dives off the table with 12-6 break and is a great put away pitch to both lefties and righties. Though not the biggest guy in the world at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, Moreno has above average power in the tank, but the challenge is tapping into it without compromising a big part of what makes him such a highly regarded prospect: his innate feel to hit. A tick harder and tighter, Millers curve has gone from a strike stealing pitch to a legitimate put away offering. An average runner at best, Collier still moves his feet well at third base and is pretty mobile. Hes a lock to stick in center field long-term if the D-backs prefer him there over Alek Thomas. Bradleys 86-88 mph slider gives him a second plus pitch and it gets better each time Ive seen Bradley throw. 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 ability to shrink the zone and crush pitches middle in hedges some of Valeras swing and miss concerns and though he seems like he could get exposed against higher quality pitching, Valera has put up solid numbers in Triple-A as a 21-year-old. It was never really a matter of hitting the ball hard for Baty, who has produced impressive exit velocities since entering pro ball, though high ground ball rates impeded his ability to consistently slug. He is athletic and talented enough to be an average defender at any of those positions. Henderson has done everything possible to improve his stock over the last two seasons. Height/Weight: 510, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: Rays (2016)|ETA: 2022. He is already demonstrating smooth actions, good instincts and soft hands to go with a plus arm. De La Cruzs long levers and quick hands help him produce elite bat speed, registering exit velocities as high as 115 mph and homers over 500 feet. Age: 20|Height/Weight: 62, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.6M (2018)|ETA: 2023. Its easy to see why Holliday was the No. He should be an above average defender at the position. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. It seems like Veens plan is to remain relatively slender and allow his plus speed to remain a big part of his game. After setting a career high of 14 homers last year, Aranda has launched 20 this season while maintaining his elite contact rates. The hard-throwing right-handers maturation was immediately visible (1.83 ERA across 22 Low-A and High-A starts). Brewers land trio of top int'l prospects. Regardless, Johnson is big upside, bat-first second baseman whose ceiling is one of the best hitters at his position at the highest level. Three potentially plus pitches with solid command and impressive size/athleticism on the mound paints the picture of a potential front line starter. Peraza has a silky smooth right-handed stroke that features a big, slow and controlled leg kick and a clean barrel path that stays in the zone for a long time. The good news is, the bat is exciting. 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. His arm is easily plus, however his near bottom of the scale speed would make a transition to the outfield difficult. He commands the pitch well, getting whiffs at the top of the zone while working east west effectively too. Already earning high marks for the way he commands a game behind the dish, Cartaya is an incredibly cerebral catcher who pitchers love to throw to. The right-handers high spin fastball sits 95-97 mph with plenty of life, boasting around 19 inches of induced vertical break and some of the best fastball whiff rates in the minors. 2022 Top 100 Prospects - Baseball America FantraxHQ - The Home of Fantasy Sports Analysis. With improving defense and the makeup/work ethic to encourage belief that he will keep getting better in that regard, Alvarez has a chance to be a well-rounded backstop with elite offense upside. The centerpiece in the Luis Castillo swap with the Mariners, Marte possesses immense offensive upside and continues to look more polished at the plate. The combination of long levers with a great feel to hit can lead to a lethal power/hit combination which Carter seems to be well on his way to developing. 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. He has no problem catching up with velocity and is already an above average hitter. Hendersons smooth actions and plus arm are complemented by impressive quickness for a 6-foot-3, 210 pound guy. Hell need to continue to improve his knowledge of the strike zone as he moves up, as he could stand to walk at a higher rate. 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. Rafaela controls his body well and has steady numbers against breaking balls and off speed pitches. Updated Top 100 MLB Prospects at the Start of 2023 - bleacherreport.com 2 Pitching Prospect DL Hall To Debut Saturday, Prospects We Are Most Excited to Watch in 2022. Good stuff and already solid command, Hence has big upside. Aside form a slight stretch backwards, Henderson doesnt feature much hand movement with his load, allowing him to repeat his moves and timing. Theres some effort in the delivery, but Leiters plus athleticism and ridiculous strong lower half helps. While he is still working to command it, Espinos changeup is an exciting third offering with plus potential. 2021 Alvarez has put his big time power on display this season, crushing home runs as far as 452 feet and as hard as 113 mph off of the bat. Jones swing can get long at times and well need to see how he adjusts moving up the Diamondbacks minor league levels. In all, Neto slashed .403/.500/.751 with 27 home runs and 31 stolen bases in 100 collegiate games at Campbell. Colas is a below average runner with average range in a corner outfield spot. Formerly utilizing a sizable leg kick, Campusano has since experimented with a few different timing mechanisms at the plate before settling on a toe-tap. MLB's top 50 prospects 2022: Ranking Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr. and the rest of baseball's young talent Here are the best prospects in baseball as we head into the 2022 season By R.J. Anderson One of the most athletic catchers in the minors, Naylor has made big leaps behind the dish over the last couple seasons. Even so, he struck out 28% of batters and gave us glimpses into his elite potential. Valeras swing can get long on him and the desire to go pull-side could be stemming from just wanting to get the barrel out in time, though it has caused him to be more susceptible to roll over on off speed, pulling the ball 65% of the time on non-fastballs while putting it on the ground 52% of the time. The 2022 Minor League season has wrapped up and with that a full season of prospect performances to evaluate. Even with nearly two lost seasons, he is still an extremely young 20 years old and has already hit his way to High-A. After tearing up High-A, Manzardo was promoted to Double-A and picked up right where he left off. The Orioles will have a decision to make in regards to how they want their infield to shake out, but it is safe to assume that Henderson will be holding down the left side of their infield for the foreseeable future. James Wood could wind up being one of the steals of the 2021 Draft. The top 20 players for each organization, plus other notables, the 2022 impact, and the risers and fallers. 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. Already looking like one of the biggest position player steals of the 2020 MLB Draft, Wiemer has enjoyed a spectacular first two professional seasons, launching 48 homers while stealing 61 bases in 232 games. Amador is a polished hitter who repeats his moves well with great timing. Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. Non-MLB. Jung tended to have a heavy front foot on his landing and tended to be steep to the ball. Colton Cowser, CF 5. During his final year at Oklahoma State, Campbell showed off his command and control, walking only 25 batters in 101.1 innings. Profiling as the best pure hitter in the 2022 draft Johnson profiles as a second-base prospect coming out of the Georgia high school ranks. A plus runner who played all over the field in his collegiate career at UCLA, McLain could be the best candidate to see more action at another position. The fourth pitch for Painter is a changeup that has flashed above-average in the upper 80s. FantasyPros.com 2022 MLB Top Prospects Top 20 Prospects for FYPD. It is easy to forget that Arroyo is just 18 years old when watching him play short. MLB's top 50 prospects 2022: Ranking Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr Already a big time steal in 2021s Draft, Graceffos pitch mix and command have him trending towards a possible late 2023 debut. Espinos arsenal could go toe-to-toe with any pitcher in the minors and his fastball leads the way. . The downward action makes it a weapon to both lefties and righties. Hence has as much upside as any pitching prospect at the lower levels. His at-bat quality is advanced for his age, keeping his chase rates at bay and is aware of the strengths he possesses in the box. Relaxed setup with a small leg kick, Cartaya made a slight adjustment with his hands this season, starting them a bit further back in his stance to make his hand load as simple as possible.

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