Just as things were looking up for the young prospect, an ACL tear abruptly ended Lewis 2021 season before it began. Finding these before they become untouchable is the trick for any dynasty manager and that is what I enjoy most of all doing prospect deep dives. Ford reminds me a bit of Daulton Varsho. Collier has always been ahead of his years as a baseball player. By the time they realize the slider is coming, its too late. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. If Moreno can tap into at least average game power, were probably talking about one of the most well-rounded catchers in the sport. 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 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. Height/Weight: 61, 190|Bat/Throw: L/L|Comp B (71), 2021 (SDP)|ETA: 2023. 3 starter than the fringe No. He is already demonstrating smooth actions, good instincts and soft hands to go with a plus arm. A strong hitter with plenty of raw bat speed, Cartaya produces impressive exit velocities with ease along with a swing that is built for lift and carry. 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. The 24-year-old is not a finished product, however his steady maturation on the mound earned him a taste of the big leagues in 2022 where he showed plenty of flashes of his mid-rotation upside while also reminding us that there is still some work to do. It was a lost season for Matos who battled injuries all year long. An explosive athlete who put things together offensively this season, Winn looks like he could be the shortstop of the future in St. Louis. Height/Weight: 60, 180|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: $1.3M (2017) CLE|ETA: 2023. Mead has already flashed plus exit velocities, with a 90th percentile exit velocity of 107 mph, one of the better marks in the organization. 2022 MLB Top 100 Prospects Just Baseball's end of season top 100 prospect update for 2022! When the Twins drafted him first overall in the 2017 MLB Draft, they saw an uber-athletic position player with a high-floor coupled with a high-ceiling. If it all works out, we are looking at a potential Cy Young(s) winner. The move is simple and the 20-year-old repeats it with ease, which helps him be on time frequently. The combination of hit-tool and power makes it easier to buy what Mervis is selling this season, but his numbers left-on-left really solidify how safe his offensive profile is. Starting with an open stance and a toe tap to close himself off, Alvarez has some of the easiest power youll find in the minors. 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. Still, the switch-hitters right-handed swing is not too far off and the uneven at-bats could likely play a part in one side being ahead of the other this early in his career. Though swing and miss concerns cloud the 21-year-olds outlook a bit, his consistent production has become impossible to ignore. The only reason we did not see Mervis promoted was due to the fact that he is not Rule 5 eligible until next year and the Cubs already have a 40 Man Roster crunch. There is just so much to dream on with a prospect like Alvarez. 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. While Steers pop is closer to average than plus, he hits enough to maximize his slugging output. February 23, 2023. Its not only the offense that has improved for Dominguez as the teenager made leaps in every aspect of his game. 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. Manzardos bat lives in the zone and he seems to barrel everything. The third above average or better pitch for White is his changeup in the upper 80s with late dive. Jones should be a menace on the base paths as well as he is not only fast but very quick, and the aforementioned instincts are evident as a baserunner as well. Its always difficult to peg a breakout prospect and Ruiz in no exception. 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. 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. Pages has a swing geared for lifting the ball in the air to the pull-side. Perez has also shown a good feel for his above-average breaking balls, with the slider leading the way. The 21-year-olds footwork looks strong enough to accommodate a move to second, but his arm is decent enough to play an average third base. Volpe worked hard to tap into more power ahead of the 2021 season and has developed into a hitter who squeezes out every ounce of his raw power in games. A prized international free agent after a track record of hitting (and pitching) in Cuba and in Japans Minor League system, Colas scrapped the pitching to focus on hitting and turned in a monster first season in the White Sox org. A phenomenal junior season at Vanderbilt had Leiter looking like one of the best pitching prospects in years. 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. Using the high spin fastball at the top of the zone and then spinning his two breaking balls off of hit has created a tunneling nightmare for hitters and has been a big part of his Triple-A and early MLB success. His speed translates more into closing speed in the outfield than quick burst base stealing, but Alcantara can still get to his top speed quick enough to steal 10-15 bags annually and provides overall value on the bases. The raw movement on his pitches is great. The 22-year-old picked up just a dozen bags in his first 100 games of the season, but should be more of a base stealer as he gets more comfortable on the base paths at the upper levels. After a strong showing as a 19-year-old in Low-A last season, Matos looked poised for a breakout in 2022. Our team has taken in nine showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages . Many services re-rank players periodically as they graduate to the Majors but these adjustments are not captured. He would project as a well above average defender at either spot. An easy plus plus pitch, the 12 inches of horizontal break, the pitch fades away from lefties, inducing plenty of weak contact while also diving in and under the hands of righties. Arroyo was taken in the second round of 2021s Draft as more of a glove-first shortstop, but has shown more offensive upside than many evaluators anticipated. An above-average runner, Amador is probably not going to steal bases in bunches, but his athleticism should allow him to be a positive on the base paths overall. The simplicity of McLains swing helps him control his body well and punish velocity. Still with some room to fill out a bit and twitchy athleticism and bat speed which allow him to turn on pitches middle in with authority, 20+ home runs is not out of the question for the newly-turned 20-year-old. De La Cruz has a chance to be one of the most powerful switch-hitters weve seen. Lawlars advanced feel to hit and developing power give him great upside in the batters box. The newly-turned 20-year-old had 37 batted balls over 105 mph and reached exit velocities as high as 113 mph. Height/Weight: 60, 180|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $10K 2018 (NYM)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 58, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $10K (2017) BOS|ETA: 2023. The third pitch for Hence is a mid 80s changeup that has flashed above average, but he did not need to use it much in Low-A. Burleson has an extremely quiet set up, starting pre-stacked on his backside with just a toe tap for timing. Despite his long levers, Davis typically does a good job of staying short to the ball. Quiet things down without it coming at expense of his power. Looking like he should be working on his finishing around the rim rather than carving hitters up, the 6-foot-8 Eury Perez impressed the Marlins brass so much in 2021 and 2022 Spring Training that he was assigned to Double-A to start the season at just 18 years old. The lost 2022 season is upsetting, but at 21 years old and already in Double-A, Espino was ahead of schedule. Stocky with a powerful and explosive lower half, Alvarez stays in his backside really well and controls his body throughout his load and swing. Theres a nice blend of on base skills, power potential and athleticism that could make Ford a dynamic offensive threat. The ninth overall pick in the 2020 Draft, Veen was viewed as one of the highest-ceiling bats in his class and has done nothing but reinforce those projections through his first two professional seasons. Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (31), 2019 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. A patient hitter, McLain is a tough out who picks his spots well to try to do damage. He cut his ground ball rate by 8% while hitting the ball with more authority and carry to all fields. One of the Yankees biggest breakout pitching prospects in 2021, Waldichuk piled up strikeouts in bunches behind a four pitch mix with build in deception. To put a ceiling on Perez would be ridiculous. The top 20 players for each organization, plus other notables, the 2022 impact, and the risers and fallers. Wiemer has struggled at times with his jumps and reads, but his tools are just too tantalizing to write off his definitive upside. Theres a lot to like with Johnsons bat as a potential plus hitter with plus raw power. Its easy to envision a low-strikeout switch-hitter who will surprise you with his sneaky power and ability to get on base. 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. Just 20 years old and already mashing in Double-A, some of the extreme risk around De La Cruz has been hedged ever-so slightly. Upright stance from the left side and a simple swing geared for line drive contact, Cowsers limited movement allows him to be on time and repeat his swing. The 67 Campbell is an intimidating bulldog on the mound, striking out 141 batters in 101.1 innings while posting a 3.82 ERA in 16 starts in 2022. The exit velocities are slightly above average at best, but Volpe lifts the ball as much as any hitter in the minors while generating a ton of carry. cut down his leg kick while quieting/simplifying his hand load. Despite pitching in some of the most hitter-friendly environments in the Minor Leagues as a fly ball pitcher, Pfaadt attacked hitters relentlessly. 4. Elite speed and defensive potential in centerfield with an offensive skillset to dream on, Chourio has a lot of similarities to Michael Harris II, including how young he could possibly debut. The Mets likely have their third baseman for 2023 and beyond in Baty. Assuming Alcantara adds more strength and continues his maturity as a hitter, the offensive outcomes for the young outfielder are really limitless. A plus hitter who has progressively tapped into more power, Aranda fits the mold of many other Rays prospects with an extremely safe offensive profile. Already succeeding in Double-A before his 21st birthday, Harrison is on a fast track to the big leagues. Signed for a measly $10,000 by the Mets before being traded to the Pirates in the three team Joe Musgrove deal, Rodriguez has done nothing but rake since making his pro debut in 2018. After a rough 2019 Minor League season, Lewis broke out as the MVP of the Arizona Fall League. With our update of the Top 100 Prospects listnow with 2022 draft picks includedwe have a new No. I dont expect Norby to be a huge base stealer, but he moves well enough on the base paths to provide some value in that regard. While power may not be the catalyst of Rocchios game, he has hit the ball with more authority and carry over the last two seasons. 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. While Burleson may not hit towering shots or break 110 MPH exit velos, he gets good natural carry on the ball and should be a threat to hit 25+ home runs annually thanks to his high rate of contact and his sustainably high HR/FB rate. Though it seems like Mervis came out of nowhere, he was one of the best performers on the Cape and a victim of a shortened 2020 Draft. Casas has already hit home runs as far as 472 feet and has the ability to mishit baseballs that still leave the yard. He stole 28 bases on 38 tries this season. As the season has gone on, Miller has leaned on the pitch more than any of his other secondaries. His 89% zone contact and just 19% strikeout rate reinforce Merrills well above average ability to hit. Height/Weight: 63, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (42), 2019 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Consistently punching out batters at a 27% clip or higher, Abel dominated lower level hitters with his fastball/slider combination though his feel for his changeup has improved as the season progressed. Lee will likely climb quickly, with a good chance to hit for a high average and get on base at a high clip while hitting for at least average power. 3. While it is his go-to weapon against lefties, Waldichuk will mix in the slider against right-handed hitters with success as well. The Cardinals are hoping that Herrera can take over catching duties next season and while there may be some growing pains, he could very well be worth the wait. The former first rounder should be a part of the Orioles 2023 plans. 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. The fact that Painter commands his elite stuff with such precision for a 19-year-old giant truly is remarkable. A savvy base runner, Vargas will add some value on the base paths and a career high in stolen bases at the most challenging level hes played at leaves reason to believe that steals can be a small part of his game even in the big leagues. The adjustment likely helps him keep his hands back longer while creating more tension/stored energy prior to uncoiling at launch. The power surge and improved patience have helped OHoppe walk at a 15% mark. As he gets more experienced on the base paths, Chourio should easily be able to steal 20+ bags per season. The combination of power, speed, and a decent feel to hit gives him a potentially special skillset. If Burleson can improve his patience a bit, he should be an OBP machine. The pitch sits in the upper 70s with downward break. While just an average runner, Merrill moves his feet well at shortstop and has the goods to potentially stick there. 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. A decent arm and pretty good mobility behind the plate, Herrera has the tools to be an above-average catcher. Now, Gasser operates more in the 93-96 MPH range, using his low vertical attack angle along with the riding life on his fastball to make for a tough pitch up in the zone. It is difficult to project power for a prospect like Winn. Lewis could be a bit more consistent with his actions at times, but that will come with more repsand we know he has lost out on plenty of those. Since his 2019 breakout in High-A, Steer has not really blinked at any level. One of baseballs biggest breakout pitching prospects this year, Brown has harnessed his explosive stuff with mechanics that are as smooth as ever. Most importantly, Miller set a career-high for innings pitched at any level, tossing 109.2 frames while maintaining his high-end stuff late into the season and late in games. His arm is average and the range is slightly above average, but he makes all of the plays and seems to always be in the right spot. 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. His hands work really well and he has a well above average arm for the position. With plus bat-to-ball skills and potential plus power for the former catcher and first basemen Keegan represents a polished bat for the Rays. The swing produces more quickness than raw bat speed, but there is more bat speed to come as he adds strength. 3 upside. Lucianos hands work as well as any Minor League hitter youll see, generating a ton of whip and violence. Hassells an extremely athletic hitter who can spray the ball foul line to foul line with a good approach. 2 overall in this years draft. Manzardo has 20-25 home run juice with a 70 grade hit tool. Chourio has wasted no time getting acclimated to baseball stateside. Even when the stuff isnt all the way there, Priesters above average command and five pitch mix helps him turn in quality starts. 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. This is common for tall young hitters and his tendency to lose his back hip and drift will cause his bat to drag through the zone sometimes. Considering his present ability to impact the baseball with more room to fill out in his frame, it would not be extreme to project 80 grade power for the shortstop. His command has improved as the season went on and his ability to locate three of his four offerings with plenty of confidence gives Miller the potential for comfortably above average command. His actions continue to get smoother as he logs more innings at the position, but Amador has closer to an average arm. It was a great first full season for Mayer in just about every aspect. Its similar to Bo Bichette, albeit with less power. As a result, Steers 90th percentile exit velocity jumped more than three miles per hour with little effect on his ability to make consistent contact. 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. At times, Collier tends get on his front foot a bit too early, leading to some rollovers and weaker contact. In this article, you will see my top 200 prospect rankings for players from the 2022 MLB FYPD with my top 10 broken down. It was pitchability that helped Bibee get drafted out of Cal State Fullerton in last year and now with impressive stuff to pair with it, Bibee looks closer to a No. An easy plus runner, Ford stole 23 bases on 28 tries this season. De La Cruz absolutely flies. Perez essentially has the floor of a middle-of-the-rotation starter. While he has a bit more juice from the right side, Arroyos contact rates are better from the left side. He only throws it a few times each outing and it tends to back up a bit on him at times leading to some consistency issues regarding location. Abels fourth offering is an average curveball that can blend at times with his slider in the low 80s. Brown has three potentially plus offerings, starting with his 95-97 MPH fastball topping out at 99. Three potentially plus pitches with solid command and impressive size/athleticism on the mound paints the picture of a potential front line starter. Naylor now features a more pronounced leg kick, that gathers him even further into his back hip before uncorking his powerful swing. These are MLB prospects, rookies, and call-ups to potentially make a rest-of-season . The tweaks have translated for Turang who has seen his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by 1.5 MPH with more 105+ batted balls than his previous two seasons combined. Though an older prospect, Busch has had relatively limited professional at bats with his 2019 cut short and 2020s cancellation. A twitchy, explosive athlete, Chourio generates plus bat speed with relative ease. Added strength has helped Aranda tap into above average power, posting the highest exit velocities of his career in 2022, maxing out at 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. He will likely begin 2023 in Double-A with a chance to debut in 2024. Id be lying to you if I said I expected above average exit velocities from Merrill in year one, however his max exit velocity of 110 mph and 90th percentile EV of 104 mph with still plenty of room to fill out has Merrill looking like he could tap into even more juice. Fitting the trend for this years draft, Druw Jones is the son of former All-Star Andruw Jones. He is quick enough to steal a handful of bases annually at the highest level. Even in just 53 games, Davis launched nine homers along with 21 extra base hits, flashing his plus raw power. The big right-handed hitter starts heavily stacked on his backside using a pronounced toe tap as a timing mechanism. The pitch is presently average with a chance to be comfortably above average because of the way it plays. A grinder at the plate, Carroll is constantly battling and is a hard player to get out. Soderstoms swing is smooth and his barrel stays in the zone for a long time, backed up by his 85% zone contact rate. Data Store. 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. Hardly ever handing out free passes and attacking hitters with an assortment of pitches, Pfaadt has become one of the more fun pitching prospects to watch. Neto should climb quickly. Its easy to see big time upside with Green offensively and given how hard he hits the baseball, there is big power potential. Built-in deception, good stuff and consistently improving command have his stock quickly rising. 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. The 22-year-old right-hander features a plus fastball topping out at 99 mph and a plus slider that has sharp cutting action in the high 80s. 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. There are few pitchers in the prospect world with more helium than Ricky Tiedemann. A switch-hitter, Rocchio has a balanced and smooth swing from both sides of the plate. He has consistently posted solid HR/FB rates since his High-A breakout in 2019 and should see his power start to translate at the highest level as he gains more comfort. There isnt much more Stone can achieve in the Minor Leagues. 2 pick while offering a bit less volatility than most players with his kind of ceiling.