February 24, 2023. Now, were seeing Vientos mishit baseballs that are getting out to the opposite field. Mervis detailed his swing adjustments on our prospect podcast The Call Up back in May then proceeded to climb three levels, mashing to a .310/.381/.610 line with 36 HR and 77 XBH over the course of the season. Just as things were looking up for the young prospect, an ACL tear abruptly ended Lewis 2021 season before it began. Yet another big time catching prospect out of Georgia Tech, Paradas bat rivals just about any prospect that has come out of there, but the glove is way behind. Crew adds Singleton, 3 prospects to 40-man. Big, athletic right-hander with an over the top delivery that features some deception due to the natural funkiness. Carter has five-tool potential with a great chance to stay in centerfield and the polish to climb to the big leagues quickly. The offensive skill set is extremely exciting and he could develop into one of baseballs most exciting offensive prospects, but he may be more challenged by older pitching than some may think. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021|ETA: 2023. Johnson starts with his bat resting on his shoulder and his weight favoring his backside before getting into a big leg kick that coincides with a barrel tip. 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. The Dodgers took the training wheels off of Miller this year and he has responded well to being stretched out. Valera starts with an open stance and his weight heavily stacked on his backside which helps him control his lower half throughout his load and into his swing while keeping his weight back. The changes really helped Lewis find offensive consistency, lighting up Triple-A to a .313/.405/.534 clip before getting the call up to the big leagues where he did kept things rolling for a dozen games before going down with the injury. Height/Weight: 60, 175 | Bat/Throw: S/S | $1.55M 2018 (CIN) | ETA: 2025. If Parada sticks behind the dish, he would likely be a fringe-average defender at best, however his work ethic and high baseball IQ could help him in that department. The Guardians liked what they saw from Campbell and selected him 37th overall. Trio of Sox prospects rising together has Cora amped. Drafted in 2018, injuries and a COVID canceled season delayed Whites debut until 2021, but the right-hander has been well worth the wait. Halls command of the heater is fringe average with a tendency to miss arm-side due to the heavy run he produces when he flies open too early. Hence has as much upside as any pitching prospect at the lower levels. Already putting on shows with his majestic batting practice homers, we started to see flashes of his plus raw power in games this season. . Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. Elite raw power that has produced homers as far as 480 feet paired with extremely positive trends in the hit-tool department leave me wondering just how high Wiemer can ascend. Williams rode the momentum of his All American collegiate season right into professional baseball where he pitched to a 1.96 ERA in 115 innings between High-A and Double-A with a 33% strikeout rate while walking just 9% of batters. Casas professional approach should help him develop into an above average hitter. Top prospect Brown focusing on slider mechanics after spring debut. The offensive-minded catcher has exciting upside and a track record of hitting through the minors. 2022 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings #1-10. Reminiscent of Vinnie Pasquantino of the Royals, Arandas numbers are too good to deny, the advanced data backs it up and if you just watch his at bats, you can just see the comfort and command of the battles he has. He would project as a well above average defender at either spot. He has hit balls as hard as 111 mph this season, producing majestic homers to his pull side. An area where he has surprised a bit more is the pull-side power department. Parada has extremely quick hands and manipulates the barrel well helping him get to tough pitches. The right-hander snaps his slider in the mid 80s with late horizontal bite, while commanding it exceptionally well. His reads are already at least big league average and the combination of his speed and efficient routes make it seem like he can get to any baseball. De La Cruz absolutely flies. Mayer posted impressive splits this season, slashing .296/.385/.519 against left-handed pitchers. We . His hands and wrists contain immense strength that allow him to manipulate the barrel at a high level. Drafted as a shortstop, Vientos projects more as a first baseman or passable third baseman/right fielder who can get by with his plus arm and decent hands. Height/Weight: 63, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: 2018 LAD ($2.5M)|ETA: 2024. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. The heater has some riding life to it and plays well at the top of the zone, generating an impressive 13.4% swinging strike rate this season. What Wong's option means for top prospect. Hes already physical, but with broad shoulders and long legs, he could likely to add another 10-15 pounds of good weight. Lee has a knack for manipulating the barrel, showing the ability to spray the ball all over the field even when he is fooled or the pitch is in a tough location. If Aranda can get a bit better with handling breaking stuff, he will be one of the toughest outs in the Rays lineup. It looks like Hassell could put on anywhere between 20 and 30 pounds of muscle over the next couple of years if thats the route that he wants to go, but as he continues to solidify himself as a true centerfielder, he could ultimately continue his development as more of a gap-to-gap hitter with good complementary tools. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (18) 2019|ETA: 2022. 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. Sets up in a medium base with an equal weight distribution, Lawlar uses a gathering leg kick along with a barrel tip for timing before unleashing a lightning quick stroke. His setup is a bit reminiscent of Carlos Correa, though Ruiz uses a toe tap for timing as he sinks into his back hip. Romo has some similarities to J.T. Pages starts upright and deploys a slow and controlled load that allows him to get into his back hip. Much like Burleson, Norby has been able to still tap into above average raw power with limited movement and his feel to hit allows him to squeeze out every bit of that power in games. Formerly starting from an extremely upright and setup, Mead is still relatively tall in his stance but is more bent at the knees. 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. Reds fans can dream on 30+ homers and a decent on-base clip if Marte can find some more consistency with his approach and lower half. 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. As a result, Chourio can get a bit out of control at times and pull off the ball. Lee should start the season in Double-A Wichita before getting pushed to Triple-A St Paul, though with Lees track record of hitting, I would not be surprised to see him make his major league debut in 2023. Already producing a bit more thump than expected, Mayer has a chance to develop into plus power as well. by Handedness. Theres a nice blend of on base skills, power potential and athleticism that could make Ford a dynamic offensive threat. With the way Greens hands work, he can get to tough pitches and is able to get around on hard stuff in. The good news is Meyers fastball ticked up a notch prior to his injury, helping him get more whiffs on the pitch. Its a delicate balance for Frelick, who does hit the ball on the ground a lot (51% GB rate), but also racks up so many hits by slapping the ball on the ground and using his wheels. Reliever risk all but gone, Miller is a likely middle-of-the-rotation option with frontline potential. 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. He has already shown a feel to hit with tools and physical projection to dream on. Its hard to argue with a hitter who posts an OPS above .900 from both sides of the plate and while Rodriguezs exit velocities are above average at best, his swing is designed to drive the ball in the air. The pitch sits in the upper 80s, occasionally touching 90 MPH. For more great analysis check out the 2023 FantraxHQ Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit! OHoppe uses the ground well tapping into above average raw power with explosive lower half. The Giants like to target naturally deceptive arms with unique pitch profiles, and Harrison fits the bill quite perfectly. The philosophy does not work for everyone, but for talented hitters like Burleson and Norby (as well as various MLB examples), it has been a big reason why they have both been able to reach Triple-A in their first full season. Perez presently has above-average command with a great chance to reach the plus territory in that regard. A plus hit tool with above average power that Manzardo is able to tap into every ounce of thanks to his swing and approach, the 22-year-old is one of the safest bats in the minors. Command has been a challenge for Abel in the early going as he has long levers to sync up causing some inconsistencies with his delivery. Depending on how much weight his frame will carry, we could be looking at a 35 home run threat with a decent feel to hit. He has upped his usage of the pitch by 10%, helping him generate a lot of ground balls and more whiffs than his fastball from his over-the-top release point that really makes the pitch dart to his arm side and under barrels. If Amador adds more strength, he could push 20-25 homers, but theres little question on the hit tool. After struggling to tap into his plus raw power at the University of Cincinnati, Wiemer made some adjustments to get the ball in the air more. Not only does Priester get more whiffs with his sinker than his four seamer, but it is also a weak contact machine. Jung hits the ball hard to all fields and should offer a nice blend of batting average and power. If Carter cleans up his routes he will easily project as a plus defender in centerfield. For a player in his first full pro season, Arroyos instincts at short are extremely impressive and he could easily be the best defensive infielder in the Reds system before long. Hell likely begin next season in Triple-A with a chance at an early season promotion. Though the 32% strikeout rate was high for Williams, he showed a pretty mature approach and an ability to hit velocity. One of the best athletes we have seen in years, Green is built like a linebacker and flies. He is an athletic hitter who should consistently post above average contact rates and does not expand the zone too much. Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (26), 2020|ETA: 2023. Perez essentially has the floor of a middle-of-the-rotation starter. Height/Weight: 510, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: Rays (2016)|ETA: 2022. 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. An average runner, Vargas has averaged around 10-12 stolen bases per season, but surprisingly swiped 17 bags on 22 tries year. The 22-year-old has looked more comfortable against lefties as he has progressed through the minors, posting a respectable .781 OPS against southpaws this season. 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 An elite defensive defender at multiple spots, Rafaela enjoyed a power breakout in 2022, boosting his longterm outlook. Still, the potential was more than evident. Rodriguez further simplified his load in 2022, losing the moving leg kick in favor for a toe tap. An above-average runner, Marte is not the biggest threat on the base paths, but he does add some value in that department. As you may expect with a tall, lanky hitter, theres some swing and miss concerns with Alcantara, but his athleticism helps him control his large frame through his swing. There are few catchers in Major League Baseball who can swing the bat as well as Moreno does while providing the athleticism that he brings to the table. Featuring a simple and easy swing with quiet, repeatable mechanics, Hassells quick bat and ability to control the barrel allow him to get to tough pitches. After all, Davis did not really focus on baseball until his senior season of high school, excelling on the basketball court as well. Regardless of where he ends up defensively, Vientos is a bat-first prospect with huge home run potential. This does not come as a total shock given the fact that his father was an NFL tight end for a decade, but Greenes physical talent gives him sky-high upside to dream on. Given the confidence that PCA has in his ability to put bat on ball, he can get a bit swing happy at times. The question seemed to be, how much upside does he have?. Steer was a consistent, reliable bat through his collegiate career thanks to a his natural feel to hit. 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 swing takes extreme body control and athleticism that Peraza has a ton of. Davis has shown good bat-to-ball skills and immense pull-side power that should have Pirates fans excited. Turang will always be a hit over power guy, but with fringe average power, a well-above average hit tool and a knack for getting on base, the former first rounder has a good chance to be a consistently above average hitter. The 22-year-old has always impressed with his feel for the barrel and ability to spray the ball all over the field. By Aram Leighton | September 28, 2022 | | 0 The 2022 Minor League season has wrapped up and with that a full season of prospect performances to evaluate. An arsenal that is led by an exceptional fastball along with three secondaries that boast above average to plus potential, Leiter has the goods to become a frontline starter. 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. March 1, 2023. Though his track record was limited, the Guardians saw too much upside to pass on at pick No. An aggressive hitter, Chourios 33% chase rate has limited his ability to take free passes, but thanks to how quick Chourio is to the ball, he rarely misses fastballs, mashing to an OPS over 1.100 against them. Westburg followed up a strong 2021 season with an even bigger 2022 in Triple-A. Another good athlete, but not a burner, Norby brings above average speed to the table and excellent footwork/actions at second base. Lee finished the year rising three levels finishing in Double-A Wichita. The second plus offering for Hall is his slider with late bite in the mid 80s. He feasts on fastballs middle-away and hanging breaking balls. The list below is for 2022 fantasy baseball redraft leagues. Height/Weight: 61, 190|Bat/Throw: L/L|Comp B (71), 2021 (SDP)|ETA: 2023. Three potentially plus pitches with solid command and impressive size/athleticism on the mound paints the picture of a potential front line starter. Soderstrom is way ahead of his years in the batters box, but struggled behind the dish in his first two pro seasons. FantasyPros.com 2022 MLB Top Prospects Top 20 Prospects for FYPD. Height/Weight: 60, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $800K 2017 (COL)|ETA: 2023. 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. If the command remains fringy, the Guardians still have a durable, high volume strikeout pitcher who can sit in the middle of their rotation for years and eat innings. 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. 2/No. He posts average home to first times due to the time it takes him to get to top speed but the speed plays a bit better in the outfield. Lawlar has the ceiling of a perennial All-Star capable of impacting the game in a variety of ways. The 20-year-old possesses a great feel for the barrel and is tough to strike out. Four viable offerings and plus command has helped Pfaadt get outs in even the most hitter friendly environments. The question for Lesko will be if he will have above-average control of his pitches after TJ as some pitchers struggle with command post-procedure. He topped his 2021 career-high of 15 homers with 17 more in 2022. A plus runner combined with impressive quickness, Matos is a threat on the base paths and has a strong chance of sticking in center. Rafaela swiped 28 bags in 35 tries this season. A big body with three easily plus pitches and good command make it easy to see why Rodriguez is the most impressive arm in the minors. Buschs opposite-field power is perhaps the most impressive aspect of his game. Mead made the majority of his starts at the hot corner this season, but still saw action in 20 games at second. Millers fastball averaged 99.1 MPH in 2022, which would actually lead all qualified Major League starters. 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. The 20-year-old is difficult to game plan for as a hitter because of his willingness to use both of his off speed pitches against both lefties and righties. Height/Weight: 60, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (13) 2022 (LAA)|ETA: 2023. Despite his long levers, Casas has a very short stroke designed to be as short to the ball as possible. Its a high spin pitch that jumps from his low release point, generating plenty off whiff in the zone. The hard-throwing right-handers maturation was immediately visible (1.83 ERA across 22 Low-A and High-A starts). 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. A simple upright set up with relaxed hands, Henderson utilizes a small gathering leg kick to get into his backside and does a really good job of staying there. With that being said, he already flashes average power to his pull side and as he adds strength, he could provide 20 homer pop on an annual basis. The pitch is above average in the low 80s and he has commanded it with more success this season. As one of the youngest players in Double-A, Walker launched 19 homers in 119 games while hitting .306/.388/.510. His routes got better and better as the year went on. 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.