Rodriguez has a phenomenal feel for his change, throwing it for strikes to both lefties and righties in any count. Steer was a consistent, reliable bat through his collegiate career thanks to a his natural feel to hit. Luciano does have a borderline 70-grade arm which helps his outlook, but could also play well at third base. Given Harrisons athleticism and ability to get outs already in the upper minors, Ill bet on him being closer to the frontline starter outcome. The 6-foot-2, 180 pound Williams has long levers and generates easy bat speed even though his swing can be very upper half centric. A catcher with a ton of upside on both sides of the ball, Herrera has steadily produced in the upper minors, but has more in the tank. Though the injury is unfortunate, Tommy John Surgery has become such commonplace in baseball that it is more of a detour than a setback or reason for concern. Cowser has answered those questions this season with 17 homers across three levels. The former first rounder should be a part of the Orioles 2023 plans. He has good feel for the change and it gives him another bat-missing pitch. Busch should be able to keep the strikeouts relatively in check with a lot of homers and walks. Though he lacks much defensive value, Aranda has produced at every stop and has continued to hit in the early days of his MLB career. Davis showed up in 2019 looking much more physical and has continuously added strength. 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. The Orioles promoted Hall to pitch out of their bullpen as they tried to make a playoff push, but it was also probably to limit his innings a bit as he is on his way to a career-high mark coming off of an injury. The Official Site of Major League Baseball. Assuming Alcantara adds more strength and continues his maturity as a hitter, the offensive outcomes for the young outfielder are really limitless. Mauricio makes his mark for Mets in Spring Training. Height/Weight: 60, 180|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: $1.3M (2017) CLE|ETA: 2023. Tovar has a compact swing and uses the whole field well thanks to his barrel and body control. Theres perennial All Star upside with Henderson who has enough power to swat more than 30 homers while getting on base at a high clip and adding value on the base paths. Just Baseball's end of season top 100 prospect update for 2022! Mervis has a great chance to be the Cubs starting first baseman in 2023. The curve has become Browns go-to pitch against lefties, while his improved slider has become a much more reliable pitch for him against right-handed hitters. Fitting the trend for this years draft, Druw Jones is the son of former All-Star Andruw Jones. . Some slight adjustments to Herreras approach could unlock a well above-average hitter as the peripherals continue to look really strong for the young catcher. In his 110 Double-A games, Volpe swiped 44 bags on 50 tries and started his Triple-A career 4 for 4 on stolen base attempts. The move is simple and the 20-year-old repeats it with ease, which helps him be on time frequently. The Venezuela native has a plus arm and should be an above-average all-around catcher, along with great intangibles. 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. His present command is above average with potential for plus. Height/Weight: 63, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (4), 2021 (BOS)|ETA: 2024. A big frame at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds, Carter has plenty of room to add more strength and could easily develop into plus power. 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. Not having a true defensive home hurts Aranda a bit, but he hedges that with the ability to play passable defense at multiple spots. As a result, Miller has seen a jump in the whiff rates of his fastball, setting the tone for his three impressive secondaries. 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. The lack of fastball quality was my biggest concern with Priester and the use of his sinker has helped hedge that immensely. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. Bibee has a great feel for the pitch, landing it for a strike nearly 70% of the time while holding opponents to a .426 OPS. After swiping just three bags in 32 High-A games last year, Tovar has already racked up 17 stolen bases through his first 65 Double-A games. Meads advanced approach and swing give him a chance at becoming a plus hitter at the highest level with 20+ homers and plenty of doubles. While it may not feature the same movement as many of the sliders in modern-day baseball, Stones ability to throw it for quality strikes when behind in the count allows the offering to play up. Aranda is not the sexiest prospect in the world. He should be a 30/30 threat at any level. With more room to fill out on top of the room to improve with his base, there is easy plus power to dream on with Williams. The 2022 MLB Top Prospects rankings includes a solid list of catchers leading the way with the New York Mets Francisco Alvarez joining the high rankings. Still just 18 years old, Cabrera is ahead of his peers and could tap into 20 home run pop while generating plenty of contact. When Johnson is at his best, he is able to shoot balls the other way with authority as well, but he will need to find some more consistency with his lower half. His arsenal starts with a mid 90s heater with ride that he locates both east-west and north-south. Starts crouched and slightly open. The left-handed hitter has above average power to his pull side and easily backspins the baseball to all fields. Hence stays closed for a long time, helping him hide the ball before it gets on you quickly thanks to his arm speed and the life of the pitch. MLB draft prospects 2022: Ranking top 50 players in the class, with Termarr Johnson at No. Cross shows quick hands through the zone and barrels up the ball. A 20/20 shortstop with gold glove defense is the hope here, and Tovar seems to inch closer to that outcome each day. The former Minnesota Golden Gopher did not need to use his changeup much in college thanks to his dominant slider and high velocity fastball, but Meyer has made a concerted effort to improve the quality of his third pitch. Some evaluators see Lee as a candidate to move off of short. Nearly a .300 hitter in his two professional seasons, theres little question in regards to Hassells hit tool. While his range is still closer to average theres no doubts in his ability to play the hot corner. He also has seen his natural hitting ability that attracted the Padres in the first place translate into pro ball. To this point, it is really hard to deny the results from Meyer. His arsenal is led by his plus fastball in the mid 90s with lots of ride. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021|ETA: 2023. He is explosive rotationally, uncorking like a rubber band on pitches middle-in. On top of the mechanical adjustments, Dominguez cut his chase rate by nearly 10% in High-A while his zone contact rate jumped by a similar margin this season. Hassell stole 34 bags on 40 attempts last year and is on pace to match that total in 2022. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (165) 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2022. Matos has plus power to the pull side, but is a bit too eager to do damage that way, largely in part to his aggressive approach. We saw Perezs plus fastball consistently eclipse over 2,500 RPM, boasting a ton of life. CSV *Reload page to restore grid. The pitch flashes above average with two-plane break, but Graceffo does not land it for a strike enough yet. 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. He will need to cut down in the whiffs to reach his All-Star ceiling, though. 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. Merrill maneuvers the barrel really well with great plate coverage. He has good bat speed that allows him to produce above-average raw power and hes starting to show he can get to it in games. Jackson profiles as a true dynasty managers dream, showing plus grades in contact, power, speed, and fielding. 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. He uses the whole field well while leveraging his hitters counts to look to do a bit more damage. There have been starts where the changeup is there for Miller and he is comfortable throwing it to both lefties and righties, providing hope that it can be an above average offering. The odds may be stacked against Parada to provide value at catcher, but his bat alone could carry him to All Star heights. Since Rodriguez has arrived to professional baseball, he has done nothing shy of dominating. A 13% walk rate and overall struggles to get ahead of hitters plagued Leiter this season, but few pitchers make their professional debut in Double-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. Touching 99 mph, Painter earns widespread praise. 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. The fastball is the calling card for Hall, as the 6-foot-2 lefty routinely sits in the mid-to-upper 90s with ride. The Phillies could very well have their next generation ace in Painter as he continues to exceed even the loftiest of expectations. Walker will need to improve against spin and get more comfortable in the outfield, which is exactly why the Cardinals are sending him to the Arizona Fall League. The Rangers kept Porter off the mound after the draft to preserve the arm for the 2023 season, relegating him to bullpen sessions. 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. Waldichuk has a pair of breaking balls and a changeup that he mixes well, but the slider and change lead the way for him off of his fastball. As he develops better command of all of his offerings, Jobes changeup could develop into a plus pitch. A patient hitter, McLain is a tough out who picks his spots well to try to do damage. The same can be said about his ability on the base paths were, despite being an average runner, he adds value. Because of his difficult to pick up release point, hitters struggle to differentiate Gassers fastball from his changeup until it is too late, helping it play up. A pretty aggressive hitter, Arroyo can find himself expanding the zone a bit too frequently like many young hitters who are confident in their ability to make consistent contact. Perez is comfortable throwing it for a strike and has sharpened the offering since last season. That said, the improvement of Gassers command and feel for his changeup give him a solid chance to stick as a starter and the Brewers aggressively promoting the second-year pro to Triple-A is reflective of their confidence in his pitchability. Grayson Rodriguez, SP 3. The lost 2022 season is upsetting, but at 21 years old and already in Double-A, Espino was ahead of schedule. by Retrosheet. Amador is a polished hitter who repeats his moves well with great timing. Theres a lot to like with Johnsons bat as a potential plus hitter with plus raw power. A fastball with ride, changeup with big arm-side fade, a hammer curveball that dives out of the strike zone and a cutter as a taste-breaker leaves hitters worrying about four different directions and speeds. The most talented prep arm in the 2020 draft class, Abel has not disappointed thus far, reaching Double-A in 32 pro starts. He spots the pitch well, almost exclusively using it against righties. 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. There was no doubt that PCA would be a solid, high floor prospect thanks to his elite defensive potential and speed as a left handed-hitting center fielder. Batys stock has continued to rise as he has hedged his weaknesses and tapped into his strengths as he has progressed through his career. Height/Weight: 65, 200 | Bat/Throw: S/R | IFA: $65K 2018 (CIN) | ETA: 2023. 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. What encourages me most about McLain is his strong approach and pitch recognition. The Mets are hoping he can get better at recognizing quality spin and develop into an everyday thumper. Explosive stuff and an advanced feel to pitch has helped White make up for lost time, dominating hitters over the last two seasons and finishing this year in Double-A. He has struggled to locate the pitch at times this year, throwing it for a strike roughly 15% less frequently than the rest of his arsenal. The 23-year-old is fearless on the base paths getting to his top speed at the snap of a finger with quick long strides. Collier could start the year at A- Daytona before pushing for a late-season call-up to A+ Dayton if things go well. While power will never be a part of Frelicks game, he can hit the ball with some authority to his pull side when he gets the right pitch. Never having hit more than six homers in a season entering this year, Turang has already launched a dozen long balls through his first 110 games this season. Despite being one of the youngest players at each level he reaches, Walker seems to get better each time hes promoted. 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. 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 The pull side power for Mervis is easily plus, but he looks to use the whole field and hits the ball where its pitched. Birdsell played for three different colleges from 2019-2022 with the final two years at Texas Tech. Just a 17% chase rate has helped Cowser walk at a 15% clip and his natural feel to hit still shines through. Long viewed as a candidate to be selected first overall in 2021s MLB Draft, Lawlar was the most well-rounded prep prospect in the class and has proved it by climbing all the way to Double-A in his first full professional season. Mead made the majority of his starts at the hot corner this season, but still saw action in 20 games at second. A 30% chase rate and and even higher high in-zone whiff rate on four-seamers has resulted in him seeing more of them, but there are plenty of good hitters who have blue zones up there, theyre just better at laying off those pitches (see: Mike Trout). Formerly starting from an extremely upright and setup, Mead is still relatively tall in his stance but is more bent at the knees. 2 pick while offering a bit less volatility than most players with his kind of ceiling. Height/Weight: 64, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (22), 2021 (CWS)|ETA: 2023. While the strikeout numbers may not quite be where youd expect for a guy with multiple plus offerings, the improvements made by Cavalli in the command department is encouraging. 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. A tough pitch for right-handed hitters to pick up, Waldichuk hides the ball well and repeats his release point with the change. Like many young catching prospects, Cartaya could use some improvement in the receiving department, but has steadily improved in that department. Coming out of baseball powerhouse Chipola Junior College, Collier is a plus hitter and another of the MLB offspring in this years first round. Some of the most effortless triple-digit fastballs you will see complemented by nasty stuff, it all really comes down to the command and health for Cavalli. Having only played just over 200 professional games, De La Cruz is ahead of the curve. While the newly-turned 23-year-olds strikeout numbers have jumped a bit in Double-A, he has seen his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by a full mile per hour, lending belief that his nearly doubled HR/FB rate this season could be sustainable. 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. A natural hitter, Vargas has put up strong offensive numbers at every stop. He may not have the kind of stuff that will frequent him on Pitching Ninja, but he has above average stuff that plays up thanks to his elite command and overall feel to pitch. A superb defender who has already reached Triple-A at 22 years old, Turang has finally started to hit the ball with more authority. 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. If Montgomery continues to add strength and slows down a step, he has the arm and ability with the glove to be an above average defender at third. November 15, 2022. Hell see time in the Arizona Fall League before picking things back up next season in the upper minors. After a decent showing in his first pro season, albeit with limited power, Winn made some adjustments to get his lower half more involved and more consistent. Not only does the changeup give Painter a rare fourth speed, but it also gives him a fourth movement direction which is a tunneling nightmare for hitters. 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. The larger question in regards to De La Cruzs ceiling is how much he is going to hit, but his ridiculously high slugging on contact and improved body control in the box bode well even if he is a fringy hitter. A borderline plus hit tool and comfortably above average power paired with strong defense behind the dish has OHoppe looking like the Angels backstop of the future. Campusano has a solid approach, picking up spin well and punishing breaking balls to the tune of an OPS above .800. Top MLB Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Perez is his command. MLB Draft prospects 2022. Maybe with even more power. He is extremely accurate with his throws as well. Bobby Witt Jr., SS/3B: Witt Jr. had an outstanding spring at the plate and enters the 2022 season with a chance to gain eligibility at two . 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. Not the biggest of frames, much Chourios pop comes from his powerful lower half and rotational power. Great bat-to-ball skills and swing malleability help Frelick make a ton of contact while getting to tough pitches. Four viable offerings and plus command has helped Pfaadt get outs in even the most hitter friendly environments. His walk rate was a bit low in his brief Double-A stint, however his solid approach should make him a candidate to draw a fair amount of walks. 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. Hall has trouble consistently locating it to his glove side, something he will need to shore up in order to reach his ceiling. An above average runner, Volpe does not need elite speed to be a menace on the base paths. Despite being younger for the upper levels, Rodriguez controls the game well as a catcher and pitchers seem to enjoy working with him. Montgomery already controls his body really well, keeping his weight back and using his leverage. Rafaela swiped 28 bags in 35 tries this season. He adds value on the bases, though will probably never be more than the occasional base stealer. Projectable would put it lightly with the 6-foot-6, athletic Alcantara. Marte has the tendency to pull off a bit with his front side, resulting in some struggles with breaking balls and too many rollovers to the left side of the infield. He is rangy with actions that have continuously become smoother along with an 80 grade arm. Great contact skills and developing power with a projectable/athletic frame give Cowser an exciting combination of a solid floor and intriguing upside. Meads average arm and speed will keep him on the dirt with second base being the position he profiles best at. Rocchios plus speed can be seen in the field, as the talented shortstop will show off impressive range in all directions. I am buying what Dominguez was selling in the second half of the season and believe theres an above average hitter here with big power potential and a solid chance to stick up the middle. His long levers fortunately dont create too much extra length in his swing, but do generate a ton of bat speed and whip, aiding his double-plus raw power potential. Veen is one of the more tantalizing talents in the minor leagues. //]]> At times, Burleson sees the ball so well that he becomes swing happy, resulting in lower walk rates. The pitch has been hit hard in pro ball, with opponents posting an OPS above .900 against the pitch in his 37 starts. Height/Weight: 61, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $1.8M 2021 (MIL)|ETA: 2024. Jackson Holiday, SS 4. As an amateur and in a brief sample as a pro, Holliday drew effusive praise from . To keep up with Just Baseballs prospect content and analysis, check out our prospect podcast The Call Up which features detailed breakdowns on all of these prospects as well as interviews with many of them. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: S/R|1st Round (8) 2022|ETA: 2024. The 24-year-old will compete. Pfaadt commands his fastball east/west and north/south, helping the above average pitch play up and set up his assortment of secondaries. 3 starter. Ford has a great feel for the barrel and is able to get to a lot of difficult pitches thanks to his lightning-quick hands. Yet another Reds prospect with 20/20 upside, McLain has the ingredients to be a fan favorite as a consistent top of the order threat. Though the higher ground ball rate is something to monitor with Campusano, his improved contact rates against all pitch types, chase rates and overall swing decisions provide reason for optimism. Coming out of IMG Academy, Green impressed scouts with his massive power output and speed on the basepaths. The 22-year-old also made strides with his approach, cutting his chase rate by 8% while seeing improvements with his swinging strike rate and whiff rates. Montgomery was dynamite in his first pro season, mashing through Low-A and posting strong numbers in High-A before a premature promotion to Double-A as part of the White Sox Project Birmingham idea to have all of their top prospects on the same team. The added strength/weight has slowed Lee down a tick and his range is limited. Rounding out Priesters arsenal is an above average slider and changeup. His hands work really well and he has a well above average arm for the position. Vientos ability to crush heaters and changeups has helped him remain productive in Triple-A, specifically mashing lefties to the tune of .314/.397/.686 this season. March 1, 2023. After drawing free passes at a 9.8% clip in Low-A in 2021, Dominguez has walked 13.4% of the time this season between Low-A, High-A and Double-A. As Espino improved on his command, his strikeout rates continued to rise through the 2021 season and into 2022. Five tool potential with a relatively high floor, Henderson is one of baseballs best prospects for a reason. 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. The raw movement on his pitches is great.

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