Busch features a short, compact swing that produces big exit velos and massive backspin to all parts of the park. Though the bat leads the way for Campusano, he has the tools to be a solid big league catcher. Marte can cover ground at shortstop, showing some solid range and an above-average arm. The power-hitting third baseman slashed .370/.496/.852 with 15 doubles, 27 home runs, and 76 RBIs for Clemson in 58 games. What Wong's option means for top prospect. Possessing electric stuff, its a matter of command for the tall and talented righty. He could probably benefit from getting the ball in the air a bit more (47% GB rate), though Hendersons ability to hit the ball hard to all fields and above average speed should have him routinely above average in the BABIP department. Swing and miss crept into Lucianos game when he reached High-A last year, but he slashed his strikeout rate by more than 15% to a solid 22.2% rate thanks to the smoothing out of his load and lower half. Romo offers a bit more power from the left side, where his swing has a bit more natural lift and his body is more balanced and under control. An inconsistent lower half led to an extremely high 57% ground ball rate last season, limiting him to just 13 homers in 116 games between High-A and Double-A. He has trouble consistently landing it for strikes, and as he develops, it will be key to be able to do so. 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. Though he may not have ace upside, Pfaadt is as much of a virtual lock to stick as a starter and continues to get better each time I watch him pitch. It is safe to assume that Moreno could at least be an average defender with potential to be above-average with the glove. The last piece for Jung will just be improving his approach a bit. Above average command of three above average pitches gives Burrows a high floor with still a good amount of upside. Formerly starting from an extremely upright and setup, Mead is still relatively tall in his stance but is more bent at the knees. 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. Rocchios plus speed can be seen in the field, as the talented shortstop will show off impressive range in all directions. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|23rd Round (677) 2018|ETA: 2023. 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. 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. Aranda is a natural with the bat and has steadily added power. 2021 was truly a breakout season for Peraza and he put up another strong offensive season as a 21-year-old in Triple-A this year. The power is closer to average than above average for Ruiz, but he hits a ton of line drives and generates some impressive carry to his pull side. When Walker is staying behind the baseball and driving it with authority to all fields, one cant help but think of a young Aaron Judge. 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. Priesters changeup lags behind the rest of his arsenal. Height/Weight: 61, 200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | $1.55M 2018 (CIN) | ETA: 2024. 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. Collier has hit the ground running at the complex already showcasing his exciting power potential with a 450-foot bomb. 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. Caissie has not totally tapped into his big raw power in games due to his struggles to lower half inconsistencies. Johnson should start the season back in A- Bradenton before coming up to A+ Greensboro where I will be able to get live looks at the Pirates first-round pick. From the right side, Amadors lower half is a bit less involved resulting in a little less power output. He works quickly and repeats his delivery well, getting the most out of his smaller frame with his mechanics. 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. The left-handed hitter widened his stance while getting more into his legs than his previous upright setup. He is a bit position-less. Theres a bit of zone whiff for Wiemer, but he makes up for it with a solid approach and spectacular slugging on contact. Since debuting in 2021, Whites fastball has operated in the mid 90s, topping out at 97 mph with riding life. 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 . After a strong showing as a 19-year-old in Low-A last season, Matos looked poised for a breakout in 2022. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (18), 2022 (CIN)|ETA: 2025. He will need to improve his command and feel for pitching in order to achieve his ceiling, which remains sky high. The 19-year-old has improved the shape of the pitch, ensuring that it does not blend with his slider and offering much more downward bite. Top MLB Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball. If Carter cleans up his routes he will easily project as a plus defender in centerfield. Its a big leap from the complex to Low-A and he handled it extremely well as a teenager. At 17 years old on draft day, Bradley was one of the youngest players in the entire class. He has looked drastically better this season, taking cleaner routes and getting earlier jumps on balls. MLB draft prospects 2022: Ranking top 50 players in the class, with Termarr Johnson at No. Rounding out Bibees arsenal is an average curveball that he will mix in against lefties and to steal strikes against righties. 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. Height/Weight: 511, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $25K (2018) TOR|ETA: 2022. If he does need to move to third eventually, Mayer would be a plus defender there. His explosive lower half paired with his bat speed helps him react to hard stuff inside, boasting plus power to his pull side already. After a pedestrian first professional season, Steer made some tweaks to tap into above-average power, while still making plenty of contact. 18 years old at the start of the season, Merrill seems to still be maturing physically which makes him somewhat more difficult to project than other prospects and the limited action in 2022 doesnt help. Leiters mid 80s slider was easily his best pitch this season. 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. cut down his leg kick while quieting/simplifying his hand load. More bat speed than youd expect given his small frame, leading to sneaky pop to the pull-side. by Retrosheet. How much power he taps into will be a determinant in just how absurdly high his ceiling is, but Hollidays instincts, natural hitting ability, physical projection and bloodlines have Holliday looking like a potential All-Star shortstop for the Orioles. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. 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. His plus arm from shortstop only adds to the allure. 3 or even No. When Davis was drafted in 2018, he was seen as a tall, lanky kid with quick-twitch ability, but scouts were unsure what to expect with the bat. He stole 16 bases on 22 tries this year. Because of its shape, Abel is able to utilize the pitch with success to both righties and lefties. Due to 2020s pandemic and an injury that wiped out Crow-Armstrongs 2021 season, we were left not totally knowing what to expect from the former first-rounder this season. Three potentially plus pitches with solid command and impressive size/athleticism on the mound paints the picture of a potential front line starter. Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt led all minor league pitchers with 218 strikeouts in 2022, posting a 3.83 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 167 innings between Double-A and Triple-A. An average pitch coming into the season, Tiedemanns improvement with the slider has it looking closer to above average while flashing plus. The former second round pick has mashed his way to Triple-A in just 152 games. 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. Ahead of his years in the maturity department at the plate, Volpe commands his at bats with comfort and rarely chases. It was rough for Dominguez in the early parts of 2021 in the outfield as he struggled with his reads and sometimes looked lost in the outfield. Witt is not only the top prospect in the Royals organization but also in all of baseball. Despite possessing immense speed, Frelick has not yet translated it into stolen bases. Casas massive build limits him to first base, where he moves well and already excels at picking and has solid footwork around the bag. Burrows put it all together this year, carving through Double-A and holding his own in Triple-A. The downward action makes it a weapon to both lefties and righties. Theres a chance Amador could move to second base, where his defense could be elite, but for now Amador looks to have a solid chance to stick at the position, especially if he improves his arm strength. A move to third seems likely but it doesnt really matter too much where you play if you slug with the best of them. He threw it to the bottom of the zone at will and it should miss bats at the highest level. If Veen moves to a corner, he could be Gold Glove-caliber. 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. 3 starter with a great chance at being an above average No. Wood is an above-average runner with an above=average arm. Like many young, hard-throwing pitchers, Perez can at times be a bit too firm with the offering, but when hes feeling it, it can be a true swing-and-miss pitch to lefties and righties with plenty of late arm side fade. Big time physical projection and a pretty good feel for the strike zone, Caissie has immense offensive upside, especially in the power department. The second plus offering for Hall is his slider with late bite in the mid 80s. //]]> A premium athlete on the mound, it is really fun to watch Hence pitch. He gets to his top speed quicker than most his size, but that could change if Veen adds a bunch of weight. 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. Pitchers. Soderstoms swing is smooth and his barrel stays in the zone for a long time, backed up by his 85% zone contact rate. Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (26), 2020|ETA: 2023. During the 2022 season, Brock Porter went 9-0 with three no-hitters, a 0.41 ERA, and 115 strikeouts in 58 innings pitched which earned him the Gatorade National Player of the Year award. His actions are smooth and he has a plus arm (he threw 27.2 innings in college) which should make him a great bet to stick at short. The son of MLB All-Star Matt Holliday and the No. One of the younger players in Double-A, Tovars elite defensive ability and solid feel to hit has allowed him to play above his age-level at every stop. If Ford struggles behind the dish like many of his high school catching predecessors, he has a really exciting bat and plus speed to fall back on. The 19-year-old right-hander features a fastball that tops out at 97 mph and can play up in the zone or have sinking movement down. While I understand why scouts see that kind of upside with Johnson, I do think theres more susceptibility to whiff than some are accounting for with Johnson. First round prep catchers have a brutal track record, but Ford is not your typical prep catcher. Vargas drives the ball to all fields with ease, controlling his body extremely well through his swing. Winn found more overall consistency with his swing in 2022, seeing his zone contact rate jump by 6% while his 90th percentile exit velocity jumped by nearly three mph. Struggles at the plate and defensive questions had Ruiz losing prospect relevancy entering the season, but a high-900s OPS and the Minor League lead in stolen bases can change things quickly. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: S/R|1st Round (8) 2022|ETA: 2024. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. He will likely begin 2023 in Double-A with a chance to debut in 2024. A guy with an above-average hit tool and an ability to eke out every ounce of his slightly above-average power is usually a safer bet, which is why Burleson was able to accommodate the aggressive assignments. The Rockies may just have their next face of the franchise in Veen. Lewis was striking out as his lowest clip since he was in High-A while walking more than he ever had. Some evaluators see Lee as a candidate to move off of short. Walkers average speed and elite arm and give him the potential to play an above average right field once he gets comfortable out there. Much like his future teammate Paul Goldschmidt, Walker should be able to surprise the defense for 10-15 stolen bases per year. Possessing a four pitch mix that rivals any pitching prospect in baseball, Painter has dominated hitters mostly with his 70 grade fastball that sits 95-97 mph and has been clocked as high as 101 mph. Neto features one of the more pronounced leg kicks youll see, then tones it down to a toe tap with two strikes. He has a plus arm with plenty of carry on his throws, which should help him project as an above-average defender at the position. A big guy with long levers, Montgomery stays short to the ball generating a lot of whip and leverage. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (30), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Abel will almost exclusively go to the change against lefties, giving him another look aside from his slider. Nothing jumps off of the page with Turang, but youd be hard-pressed to find a glaring weakness in his game. Not far behind is Millers above average curveball which he has sharpened this season. A better hitter with added power, its easy to buy what Naylor is selling this year. De La Cruzs long levers and quick hands help him produce elite bat speed, registering exit velocities as high as 115 mph and homers over 500 feet. Height/Weight: 511, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (30), 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2023. Vargas has a great chance to get on base at a high clip with 20+ homer power in the tank and plenty of doubles. There may not be a ton of All Star appearances here, but Burlesons game is reminiscent of his veteran teammate Corey Dickerson, albeit with better splits. Halls repertoire is as impressive as anyones and he is clearly the second-best pitching prospect in the Orioles farm system. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 510, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (12), 2021 (SEA)|ETA: 2024. With impressive bat-to-ball skills, and even better pitch recognition skills, Collier has a chance to be an OBP machine with 30-homer pop. Though Meyers fastball sits 95-97 mph, it lacks desired shape and life. Height/Weight: 510, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (41), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. In all, Neto slashed .403/.500/.751 with 27 home runs and 31 stolen bases in 100 collegiate games at Campbell. A switch-hitter with a great feel to hit, its easy to see why the Rockies shelled out $1.5 million for Amador in 2019s loaded IFA class. He is currently a plus runner who utilizes long strides to cover tons of ground in the outfield along with a plus arm. Acquired in the Javier Bez deal from the Mets last season, Crow-Armstrong missed all but six games of his 2021 campaign due to a shoulder injury. His long legs move quickly, making it seem like he is taking three steps between bases. 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. The simplicity of McLains swing helps him control his body well and punish velocity. A new year, a new board and new ranks. 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. An easy plus runner, Ford stole 23 bases on 28 tries this season. Rafaela swiped 28 bags in 35 tries this season. A Syracuse University grad, Aram hosts the "The Call Up" podcast centered around MLB prospects. 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. Bloodlines, athleticism and already a special ability to play centerfield that has not been seen from a high school prospect in a longtime, Jones has all of the upside the Diamondbacks could want with the No. The Cardinals have not stretched Hence out much, averaging less than four innings per start, but he is set to get more work in the Arizona Fall League. A testament to his polish and knack for hitting. Son of former big league shortstop Lou, the younger Collier profiles as a high-contact, above-average power third baseman. . The 24-year-old will compete. He adds value on the bases, though will probably never be more than the occasional base stealer. Baty enjoyed a power breakout in 2022, climbing his way from Double-A to the big leagues before unfortunately going down with a season-ending thumb injury. There was some buzz around the backfields in Spring Training regarding how good Lewis looked, and the former top pick has made some extremely encouraging adjustments at the plate. 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. A great athlete for his 6-foot-5, 220 pound frame, Wiemer repeats his unique moves really well and does a great job of adjusting to tough pitches. Not only has his hit tool translated, but Merrill is hitting the ball with more authority than many evaluators anticipated with even more room for projection. An above average runner who uses his long strides to cover ground quickly, Wiemer is fast enough to play all three outfield spots, but projects better at a corner where his 80 grade arm will shine. Combine the impressive defense with fact that he is a athletic switch-hitter who has put up impressive numbers as an 18-year-old in Low-A and you have a relatively safe profile with enough upside to dream on. Hell likely begin next season in Triple-A with a chance at an early season promotion. A decent ability to recognize spin and comfort driving the ball to all fields give Alcantara the potential to be an average hitter while is massive power potential gives him All Star offensive upside at a premium position. Much like his offensive game, Volpes instincts help him maximize his tools. The efficiency of his swing and simple pre-swing moves help him frequently be on time as well as get to tough pitches. Amador makes up for it with borderline elite bat-to-ball skills as a righty and low chase rates. The impact is not totally there yet for Holliday, but he has a big frame and room to add more muscle which could help him develop above average or even plus power. Baty made some small tweaks to sync up his upper body and lower-half, slashing his ground ball rate by more than 10%. The tendency to get a bit long and pull happy, will be something to monitor as he ascends to the upper minors, however his body control and solid chase rates give him a good chance to develop into an average hitter. The result is a barrel path that essentially lives in the zone and allows him to drive balls to all parts of the zone with relative ease. Compiling 2022 MLB top prospects rankings from all of the best sources in the Minor League baseball, scouting, and fantasy industries. A virtual guarantee to stay in center field with a hit tool that is trending towards a 70 grade, Frelick is a throwback player who will have Steven Kwan lovers seeing double, but with a bit more exciting tools. Combined Neto slashed .299/.377/.476 with 9 doubles, 5 home runs, 27 RBI and 5 stolen bases in 37 games played. November 15, 2022. Bradleys 86-88 mph slider gives him a second plus pitch and it gets better each time Ive seen Bradley throw. Jackson Holliday, the No. He gets plenty of whiffs on the pitch at the top of the zone. 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.