Just as things were looking up for the young prospect, an ACL tear abruptly ended Lewis 2021 season before it began. Rafaela swiped 28 bags in 35 tries this season. While he has a bit more juice from the right side, Arroyos contact rates are better from the left side. Busch should be able to keep the strikeouts relatively in check with a lot of homers and walks. The 2024 high school draft class is anchored by two supreme talents at the top of the class in Konnor Griffin and Derek Curiel, but the bat speed and wheels behind them is gaudy as well. Its a big leap from the complex to Low-A and he handled it extremely well as a teenager. Height/Weight: 63, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (4), 2021 (BOS)|ETA: 2024. Hassell stole 34 bags on 40 attempts last year and is on pace to match that total in 2022. Harper and Barry Bonds are the only other players in the last 50 years to have had at least ten walks in three consecutive games. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|23rd Round (677) 2018|ETA: 2023. Tommy John Surgery put an end to Meyers rookie season shortly after his big league debut. He should be an above average defender. Theres probably a bit more room for improvement in that regard, especially in plus counts where he tries to do too much and can have an at-bat turn south on him quickly. Taishi Ota, OFHokkaido Nippon Ham FightersB-T: R-R. Born: June 9, 1990 (30). With some of the best raw power in his draft class and a large, projectable frame, Vientos enticed the Mets enough to take him 59th overall at the price tag of $1.5 million ($500K over slot) in 2017. Dominguez shedded some unnecessary weight last offseason, helping him move better in the outfield and on the bases, looking more like the plus runner he has was anticipated to be. Brooks Lee - SS - Twins. Despite the relatively late breakout, Shiomi is quickly emerging as one of the most well-rounded outfielders in Japan. 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. Possessing electric stuff, its a matter of command for the tall and talented righty. Starting with the right side, Dominguez cut down his leg kick while quieting/simplifying his hand load. Things clicked for, Williams in his fourth season, becoming the teams ace and one of the best pitchers in the country. 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. Collier has hit the ground running at the complex already showcasing his exciting power potential with a 450-foot bomb. Aram Leighton | The long levers Alcantara possesses helps him generate a ridiculous amount of whip and bat speed, launching homers as far as 452 feet this season while flashing exit velocities as high as 112 mph. 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. The move is simple and the 20-year-old repeats it with ease, which helps him be on time frequently. 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. The 21-year-old often looks to catch pitches out in front of the plate leading to above-average chase rates and an off the charts 55% pull rate. This helped Neto keep his strikeout rate in check against advanced pitching while also doing damage in his 30 Double-A games. Though Carroll played in a very hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, he has produced a max exit velocity of 111 mph and his 90th percentile exit velocity of 106.6 just edges out Christian Walker for the best mark in the D-backs organization. Theres no way around the fact that 2022 was a disappointing year for Leiter, but he earns exceptional marks for his makeup/work ethic and has has a pretty good built-in pitching coach in his father, Al. He also set a world record by homering in five consecutive plate appearances between July 31 and August 2. After struggling to command the pitch last season, Burrows landed it for a strike two thirds of the time in 2022, featuring late drop in the 86-88 mph range. The southpaws best pitch was his changeup, which generated an opponent batting average of just .036 and a whiff rate of 35.1%. 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. Abrams is one of the fastest players in professional baseball with a plus hit tool and sneaky power that could very well turn into 20+ home run pop as he matures. Chourio has wasted no time getting acclimated to baseball stateside. He got it as high as 98 during a Premier12 game last winter. The uptick in power and comfort in centerfield pushes Cowsers ceiling higher, but Orioles fans should feel really confident in the fact that they have at least an above average regular in Cowser. His present command is above average with potential for plus. An above average runner, Naylor has stolen 20 bases on 24 tries, bringing that JT Realmuto type of athleticism to the catching position. Pfaadt commands his fastball east/west and north/south, helping the above average pitch play up and set up his assortment of secondaries. A really physical 6-foot-2, 205 pound right-hander, Espino uses his body really well and has clean mechanics. 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. His defensive value comes from his 70 grade arm which is one of the strongest in the minors and pretty accurate as well thanks to his pitching days. Despite his smaller stature, Johnson generates a ridiculous amount of rotational power, already flashing plus power to his pull side. His fastball sits in the low-90s and he has a full cupboard of secondary offerings, including a splitter and changeup that he throws a combined 30 percent of the time, per DeltaGraphs. But he slumped in July and August and was 0-2 with a 7.82 ERA in September. He has already shown a feel to hit with tools and physical projection to dream on. If Graceffo can develop a bit more of a feel for his changeup, he could be an average No. Livan Moinelo, LHPFukuoka SoftBank HawksB-T: L-L. Born: Dec. 8, 1995. In just 30 more games this season, Winn more than doubled his home run total from last year while cutting the strikeouts some and upping his walk rate. Despite the system being loaded with shortstops, McLain has seen the majority of his playing time at short. Tovar has a compact swing and uses the whole field well thanks to his barrel and body control. Statcast Leaders Baseball Savant Top Prospect Stats. A tick harder and tighter, Millers curve has gone from a strike stealing pitch to a legitimate put away offering. A grinder behind the dish, Alvarez has continued to improve defensively as he has progressed through the minors. Theres room for more upside with the 21-year-old, who earns high marks for his tireless work ethic. Drafted in 2018, injuries and a COVID canceled season delayed Whites debut until 2021, but the right-hander has been well worth the wait. Rafaela adjusted his set up and swing path a bit this season, aiming to hit the ball in the air more. Still just 22 years old and producing above-average numbers in Triple-A, Turang has a great chance to break camp with the Brewers next season. While he may not have the superstar upside of Elly De La Cruz or Noelvi Marte, McLain has a really good chance to be an above-average regular at the shortstop positionor anywhere else the Reds want to stick himas a flat out gamer who can set the tone for your lineup. That performance gave him four 30-30 seasons in his last five tries, and left him with a career line of 297/.401/.526. 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. Below are some candidates to keep an eye on for the 2020-2021 offseason. If Moreno is able to tap into just average game power, he could be a well-above average bat for any position, let alone catcher. NPB is the third league to get underway this year, joining Chinese Professional Baseball League (Taiwan) and Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). Decent contact rates, low chase rates, average power and success against all types of pitches in the upper levels gives Ruiz the upside of an above average big league bat. 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. Theres a nice blend of on base skills, power potential and athleticism that could make Ford a dynamic offensive threat. 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. Age: 22|Height/Weight: 63, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (12) 2019 (NYM)|ETA: 2023. Smooth and easy mechanics help White repeat his delivery and pound the strike zone. Neto has enough power to smack 20 homers hitting for a solid average and getting on base. Shiomi was a big reason why the Swallows won the Japan Series last year, becoming the teams leadoff hitter with an impressive combination of power and speed. Elsewhere among the imports, there are pitchers who are looking to rebound. As Ruiz continues to find more comfort in the outfield while maintaining his much improved approach, he could be an above average offensive force and one of baseballs biggest stolen base threats. Among qualified batters, no player struck out fewer times. Kikuchi finished 2021 with a 7-4 mark, 4.41 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP. Yet another electric pitching prospect in a loaded Dodgers system, Miller has a good chance to be the best of the bunch. It seems like Veens plan is to remain relatively slender and allow his plus speed to remain a big part of his game. A 70-grade runner with a 70 arm and instincts you just dont see from a teenager in the outfield, Jones has a chance to win many Gold Gloves. He easily has the potential for 30+ home run pop with the patience to keep the strikeout rates in check while getting on base at a good clip. The talented switch-hitter kicked things up another notch in 2022, putting up arguably the best offensive season in all of the minors. On top of that, 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition includes base Autographs for 42 subjects (including Ohtani), averaging 1:61 packs. 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. 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 capable of playing third base and left field in a pinch, Aranda is a below average defender at both spots. He's tallied 24 assists since 2017; for comparison's sake, Bryce Harper led big-league right fielders in that category last season, and he has 22 assists over the same timeframe. If Hassell slows down a bit due to added strength, there is a chance he moves to a corner where his arm would more than play. Height/Weight: 65, 225|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (11), 2018 (BAL)|ETA: 2022. Theres a great chance that the Angels have their shortstop of the future in Neto and whether the hit tool is closer to above average or plus territory will likely determine his ceiling. Hendersons smooth actions and plus arm are complemented by impressive quickness for a 6-foot-3, 210 pound guy. After a tough 2021 season, his first in the majors after signing a two-year, $6.2 million contract with the Texas Rangers, he entered 2022 spring training as a non-roster invitee but was reassigned to minor-league camp on March 28. His swing lacked violence, but Steer posted phenomenal contact ratesalbeit with limited impact. 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. Harrisons above-average changeup worked in tandem with his fastball to make at-bats extremely difficult on opposite-handed hitters. 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. 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. Lawlar shows an advanced ability to use the whole field with authority while being able to just throw his hands at a pitch with two strikes and use his speed to leg one out when he is fooled. The odds may be stacked against Parada to provide value at catcher, but his bat alone could carry him to All Star heights. A plus runner combined with impressive quickness, Matos is a threat on the base paths and has a strong chance of sticking in center. He covers plenty of ground with great closing speed, but could improve his jumps and routes some. As he mentioned on our prospect podcast, the Call Up Hassell is still working on his lower half consistency in order to tap into a bit more power. A favorite to be selected first overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mayer surprisingly fell to the Red Sox with the fourth selection. When a player punishes heaters to a .360/.450/.640 slash line with little whiff like Walker did this season, its easy to believe in his swing path playing at the highest level, he will just need to find a way to stay on secondaries a hair longer to push towards his cathedral ceiling. Theres no questions in regards to his power. Mead has Always featured an extremely advanced swing for his age with proper sequencing that allows his lower half to work extremely well. 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. Top-notch speed and potential for a 70-grade hit tool have Frelick looking like one of baseballs safer prospects. Hall saw his 2021 season cut short due to a stress reaction in his elbow, but has returned looking as good as ever this season. Its impressive how he is able to generate the rotational power and whippy bat speed he does with such little effort. The Mariners chose not to pitch Kikuchi after September 23, showing that they didnt think he would help in their unsuccessful playoff push that went down to the last day of the season. Still extremely young with a solid High-A season under his belt, Caissie is progressing nicely and could be a middle-of-the-order masher capable of 30+ homers if the raw pop can translate into game pop. The bat-to-ball skills are excellent and he has a real chance to become a plus hitter with solid power when all is said and done. Some guys are breaking out. Yudai Ohno, LHPChunichi DragonsB-T: L-L. Born: Sept. 26, 1988 (32). 14k perfect 8 innings, following a start of a perfect game 19k. Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. He would project as an above average outfielder in a corner with a pretty good arm. He currently struggles with fastballs located on the inner half of the plate. When Marte sticks to his approach, hes a tough hitter to strikeout, but he can also find himself selling out for pull-side power, occasionally giving away at-bats. To the naked eye, the immense amount of late-life could easily get it confused with a splitter. 2/No. Hes been a starter for virtually all of his career, with the exception of 10 appearances out of the bullpen last season. Halls curveball lacks the tightness of his slider and is a bit more of a hittable pitch, but is still an above-average secondary that he will use to steal strikes. After hitting 15 homers last season, Westburg launched 27 more in 2022 between Double-A and Triple-A. Pages has a swing geared for lifting the ball in the air to the pull-side. The pitch sits in the upper 70s with downward break. Carroll faced a lot of adversity since being drafted in 2019. Already walking more than he strikes out as a switch hitter who has tapped into some pop, the Dominican Republic native should continue to crack Top-100 lists across the industry. 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. His arm is easily plus, however his near bottom of the scale speed would make a transition to the outfield difficult. 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. Moinelo produced those numbers after fanning 86 in 59.1 innings in 60 games last season. Fantasy Baseball: Top 100 prospect rankings for 2023, featuring Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Walker, Anthony Volpe . 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. Secondary value matters, but sometimes it's just fun to watch someone hit dingers. The improved contact rates have not come at the expense of power for Dominguez, registering a max exit velocity of 113 MPH this season while upping his 90th percentile EV by nearly three mph this season. Cavallis fastball command has improved and he has found more confidence in his plus curveball in the mid 80s as a put-away pitch. A high contact rate, phenomenal approach and above average power give Vargas as safe of an offensive profile as youll find with enough upside to get excited about. Veens lower half is extremely mobile and flexible, which allows him to do damage even when he doesnt get his A swing off. Pfaadts preferred weapon for left-handed hitters is his above average changeup with late arm side fade in the mid 80s. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (63), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. Steer was a consistent, reliable bat through his collegiate career thanks to a his natural feel to hit. The swing produces more quickness than raw bat speed, but there is more bat speed to come as he adds strength. In April 2019, the Associated Press reported Moinelo was included on a list of players the Cuban Baseball Federation deemed eligible to sign contracts with MLB clubs, so there could be a path for him sometime in the future. Carroll has the ability to drive the ball with authority, but he also can slap balls into the ground with a great chance of beating them out. Manzardo has a patient approach, rarely chasing and leverages his hitters counts well. Hes Japans premier strikeout pitcher and his forkball is a weapon in any league. Casas professional approach should help him develop into an above average hitter. pic.twitter.com/Cm19SHZxDa. The safest bat in the 2022 draft class, the switch hitting Lee has added muscle to tap into above average power to pair with his 70 grade hit tool. One of the most athletic catchers in the minors, Naylor has made big leaps behind the dish over the last couple seasons. 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. His historic season netted him 10.3 WAR and a wRC+ of 223 in 141 games. The top player in the class is one of the best catching prospects in recent history. Even in his banged up 2022, Matos stole 11 bases on 14 tries. Romo is already an advanced defender with a plus arm and earns high marks for the way he commands a game. Acquired from the Yankees in the Anthony Rizzo deal, Alcantara has a chance to be a terrorizing middle-of-the order bat with sneaky complementary tools. Rocchios right-handed swing has been more advanced over the years, though he closed the gap on his splits this season. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (165) 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2022. Put simply, Perez is a unicorn. This season, Waldichuk racked up an impressive 14.6% swinging strike rate on the offering. adjustments Baty has made to tap into more power. Hitting the ball harder has unsurprisingly resulted in a career-year power wise for Turang. Yamamoto adjusted his pitching form slightly and told reporters in June that its given him a little bit more on his fastball, which he throws in the low-to-mid 90s. The 23-year-old quickly proved everything he needed to statistically in the minors along with plus makeup. The son of former big leaguer, Lou Collier, Cam is just a natural in the batters box. His strength and long arms allow him to generate plus bat speed whip with plus-plus raw power. If the 20-year-old can tone down his aggressiveness a bit, he will can develop into an above average hitter who can easily hit 30 or more homers. A switch-hitter with big time raw power, De La Cruz wowed with his impressive pop in both the Complex League and Low-A Daytona last season, but looked quite raw at the plate. The hit tool and raw power were never a question for Jung, but he struggled to tap into his plus raw pop in his first professional season. 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. He went fourth in the overall draft, and the Boston Red Sox took him on. The centerpiece in the Luis Castillo swap with the Mariners, Marte possesses immense offensive upside and continues to look more polished at the plate. Volpe stores plenty of energy in his back side with his hovering leg kick before unleashing his explosive lower half and bat speed. Lawlar has the ceiling of a perennial All-Star capable of impacting the game in a variety of ways. Bob Fontaine Jr., Legendary Scout and "Baseball "Chatter Up!" His actions continue to get smoother as he logs more innings at the position, but Amador has closer to an average arm. Thats the biggest thing for me. 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. Has produced EVs as high as 110 mph. Kerry Yo Nakagawa, Japanese American Baseball Multimedia "Chatter Up!" Still, the potential was more than evident. Height/Weight: 63, 215 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 1st Round (5) 2022 | ETA: 2025. The adjustment likely helps him keep his hands back longer while creating more tension/stored energy prior to uncoiling at launch. A polished college bat, the Reds have been aggressive with their assignments of McLain since selecting him in the first round of the 2021 Draft. 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. Back to back seasons in the upper minors with gaudy strike out numbers and improving walk rates had Waldichuk continuing his ascent as a highly regarded pitching prospect after being a more under-the-radar guy as a fifth round pick in 2019. Rodriguez has a phenomenal feel for his change, throwing it for strikes to both lefties and righties in any count. Five tool potential with a relatively high floor, Henderson is one of baseballs best prospects for a reason. Meyers calling card is his plus-plus slider which sits 89-91 and generates 2800 RPMs.
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