The power-hitting third baseman slashed .370/.496/.852 with 15 doubles, 27 home runs, and 76 RBIs for Clemson in 58 games. The 21-year-old has all of the physical goods and the instincts to be a big league average shortstop now, but also offers the ability to move all over the infield. 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. Colas hit .362/.417/.533 against lefties this season. There isnt much more Stone can achieve in the Minor Leagues. Jackson profiles as a true dynasty managers dream, showing plus grades in contact, power, speed, and fielding. Baty has a plus arm and is confident making difficult throws. Lesko went down with an elbow injury in early April which resulted in Tommy John surgery. A good athlete with big raw power that he has already tapped into in games, Pages has launched 57 homers in his last two seasons. Team-specific prospect lists can also be accessed by clicking on the team logos, which are arranged according to the number of prospects each team has in the Top 100. x7. His ability to spot it on both sides of the plate makes it effective to both lefties and righties. A sweet left-handed swing with a ton of whip, Mayer hit the ball hard and can spray it all over. Much like his father, Jones already looks like he could patrol center field with the best of them. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (13), 2021 (PHI)|ETA: 2023. Pair the above average hit tool with plus raw power and you have a really exciting offensive profile for any position let alone a catcher. His swing at times can be a bit flat, but he has started to lift the ball with more consistency. Busch should be able to keep the strikeouts relatively in check with a lot of homers and walks. As Espino improved on his command, his strikeout rates continued to rise through the 2021 season and into 2022. I mean, how many switch-hitting catchers who can also play the infield and outfield have we seen? He should be an above average defender at the position. At times, Burleson sees the ball so well that he becomes swing happy, resulting in lower walk rates. The offering is a nightmare for lefties because of its late horizontal bite and when Gasser is really feeling the pitch, he can backdoor or even run it in on right-handed hitters. That said, Vargas has moved all over the diamond in anticipation of his 2022 call up, seeing action in left field as well as second base and first base. That said, his defensive ability, relatively advanced bat and dynamic speed give him a high floor at shortstop. The adjustments not only helped Dominguez up his OPS from the right side by more than 200 points, but he also trimmed his pull rate and chase rate, making better overall swing decisions. An area where he has surprised a bit more is the pull-side power department. He has hit balls as hard as 111 mph this season, producing majestic homers to his pull side. If he does need to move to third eventually, Mayer would be a plus defender there. Davis earns high marks for his makeup and work ethic, which has been backed up by his consistent progression. Norby is a well rounded player who gets the most out of his above average tools. Morenos receiving has earned mixed reviews in the past, but he has shown enough to leave optimism in that regard. A testament to his polish and knack for hitting. The former second round pick has mashed his way to Triple-A in just 152 games. Fantasy Fallout: With Gavin Lux Out, Could A Sleeper Emerge? If he can further refine his plate discipline and continue to tap into his above average raw power, Peraza could be a 20/20 threat with an impact glove at short. It sits in the 93-95 mph range but lacks shape. If it all works out, we are looking at a potential Cy Young(s) winner. 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. Good stuff and already solid command, Hence has big upside. There wasnt much hesitation from the speedy Carter in regards to attempted steals this season. 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. Naylor is a patient hitter who rarely expands the zone, walking at a 16% clip between Double-A and Triple-A this year. 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. 40 home runs wouldnt be out of the question at Coors Field, but he will also split the gaps and run wild. An average pitch coming into the season, Tiedemanns improvement with the slider has it looking closer to above average while flashing plus. 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. Baty is quick to the ball and repeats his moves well, helping him crush fastballs to an OPS over 1.000 in the minors this season. A switch hitter with pretty even production from both sides, Rodriguez has a really good feel for both of his swings that are geared for lift and carry. Carter uses a small leg kick and quiet load leading into a smooth swing. A potential No. An overslot 11th round pick in 2018, the Pirates shelled out $500K to sign Burrows away from UCONN, betting on his upside. 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. A great defender at shortstop, it seems like Rocchio always knows where to be and gets excellent breaks on balls hit in his direction. Williams fits the description of the big bodied power pitcher, standing at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds while he power fastball leads the way with for his electric arsenal. Luciano does have a borderline 70-grade arm which helps his outlook, but could also play well at third base. Just Baseball's end of season top 100 prospect update for 2022! The slider sits in the mid 80s with a cutterish, short break. A decent arm and pretty good mobility behind the plate, Herrera has the tools to be an above-average catcher. 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. Hassells an extremely athletic hitter who can spray the ball foul line to foul line with a good approach. Veen possesses a natural ability to use the whole field and as he adds strength and mass, he will become a threat to leave the yard from line to line. All teenage prospects are risky, but Colliers bloodlines, polish at the plate and elite makeup should have the Reds feeling good about the chances of converting their first round pick into an MLB piece. A phenomenal junior season at Vanderbilt had Leiter looking like one of the best pitching prospects in years. Brewers land trio of top int'l prospects. Height/Weight: 60, 205 | Bat/Throw: L/R | 1st Round (29) 2018 | ETA: 2023. Rodriguezs repertoire starts with his mid-to-upper 90s fastball with jump. Vargas kept things rolling into Triple-A this season where he hit 17 homers and 53 XBH in 113 games. Volpe brings just about everything you want to the table from a baseball player. Winn boasts top of the scale speed and his freakish athleticism can be seen on the base paths and in the field. That said, Luciano deserves every bit of the hype. After hitting 15 homers last season, Westburg launched 27 more in 2022 between Double-A and Triple-A. He is extremely accurate with his throws as well. 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. March 1, 2023. 2022 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings #1-10. Rounding out Bibees arsenal is an average curveball that he will mix in against lefties and to steal strikes against righties. Impressive range, smooth actions, an above average arm and impressive instincts have Turang looking like a plus defender at the highest level. Collier looks advanced at the plate and to me resembles Jordan Walker coming out of the 2020 draft class. He gets to his top speed quicker than most his size, but that could change if Veen adds a bunch of weight. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. Wood has a quiet upright set up, with simple pre-swing moves that are easier for him to repeat with his long levers. It is more of a matter of whether his hit tool can translate at the highest level. Shortly after signing with Arizona, Jones tore his labrum taking batting practice and required surgery that ended his season. He could debut as soon as 2023. March 1, 2023. With the added power has come a bit more whiff than expected, but Cowser hedges that with a great approach. News. If he can tap into 20 home-run power at the highest level, we could see shades of Trea Turner. Starts crouched and slightly open. Already reaching Triple-A at 22 years old, Burrows is ahead of schedule and seems to keep getting better each time I see him. Rocchio could probably use another season in Triple-A as he tries to find more offensive consistency, however his glove is good enough to hold down the shortstop position at the highest level right now. 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. As he has become more comfortable with his reads and routes, Pages has started to cover more ground with ease. A three sport athlete in High School, Frelick won Masachusetts Gatorade Football Player of the Year before heading over to Boston College. Aside form a slight stretch backwards, Henderson doesnt feature much hand movement with his load, allowing him to repeat his moves and timing. There may not be as much superstar upside with Rocchio than most other top 100 prospects, but theres also few prospects who have as high of a probability of being a big league regular. He throws the pitch with good arm speed, creating lots of deception, making it his go-to secondary against right-handed hitters. In his first taste of professional ball, Collier slashed .370/.514/.630 with two home runs and 7 walks in 9 games at the Reds rookie complex. It flashed solid depth and shape at the bottom of the zone, making it a nice change-of-pace pitch to be used sparingly. Painter is a rare talent who is looking increasingly likely to make his big league debut before he can legally buy a beer. The good news is, the bat is exciting. The swing itself is somewhat reminiscent of Freddie Freeman due to the ability of using a short swing with a big frame. Even with the bit of length, Pages makes plenty of contact and has a chance to be an average hitter with his plus game power as the calling card. Rodriguez mashed breaking balls to an OPS of .988 while dismantling fastballs to the tune of a 1.177 OPS. Theres no minor league pitcher with bag of pitches as deep and as nasty as G-Rod. Top Ranked 2022 Major League Baseball Prospects according to Baseball America including highest level reached and career mlb/minor league stats. Already making an impact at the big league level, we still havent seen the best of Carroll. Though not a great runner, Mayer moves pretty well at shortstop and has all of the goods to be an above average defender there. Rodriguez further simplified his load in 2022, losing the moving leg kick in favor for a toe tap. He has already shown a feel to hit with tools and physical projection to dream on. His two breaking balls had the tendency to blend together earlier in his career, but he has focused on distinguishing the two offerings. After really struggling through his first couple seasons left-on-left, Henderson has looked much more comfortable against lefties in the upper minors this year. If Burleson can improve his patience a bit, he should be an OBP machine. He is still developing feel for the pitch and has a tendency to miss badly when his mechanics arent in sync. Above average command of three above average pitches gives Burrows a high floor with still a good amount of upside. Steer emerged in 2021 with a more athletic, lower-half driven stance and added a bit more of a leg kick to generate some more impact. Already posting above average contact rates, Winn could develop into a fringe-plus hitter as he matures at the plate. Ford has the offensive skillset to put up 20/20 seasons while being an OBP machine. Moreno is ready to be an everyday catcher at the highest level with a great chance to hit for average, get on base at a strong clip and provide at least average defense which should steadily improve as he earns more reps. 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. Top of the scale speed with elite power potential as a switch hitter makes De La Cruz seem like he was created in a lab. The fact that Painter commands his elite stuff with such precision for a 19-year-old giant truly is remarkable. 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. He is slated to play in the Arizona Fall League then will set his sights on winning the first base job for the Cubs in 2023. 3 starter than the fringe No. Millers best secondary offering his his plus slider in the upper 80s. Preister built on a good 2021 with a great 2022, finishing the year in Triple-A and putting himself on track for PNC Park at some point in 2023. He is athletic and talented enough to be an average defender at any of those positions. Hes a good athlete which provides some optimism that he can continue to improve behind the dish, but he has some work to do in regards to blocking and receiving. Green ran a ridiculous 6.16 60-yard dash as a high schooler and his electrifying speed helps him cover a ton of ground in center. The then teenager received an aggressive assignment to High-A for 2022 and responded well. Pfaadt sets the tone with his 93-95 mph fastball which has ticked up since last year. After operating more in the upper 80s with his slider last season, Brown tweaked the slider to sit in the low 90s with sharper bite. Even though Herrera has not quite put his exciting offensive tools together, he turned in another above average offensive season, but this time in Triple-A as a 22-year-old catcher. The pitch can be above average and provides a rare look from Espino that isnt in the upper 80s or upper 90s. Rule Changes Probable Pitchers Starting Lineups . Theres plenty of similarities between Jonathan India and McLains offensive profile and much like last years Reds Rookie of the Year, McLains power could play up to above-average in Great American Ballpark. Marte has a pretty simple swing and doesnt require much effort to generate his above-average bat speed. - One of the early standouts from the 2022 draft class, Gavin Cross is hitting .309/.438/.650 with eight home runs and 25 RBI in 26 games between rookie ball and Single-A. The hard-throwing right-handers maturation was immediately visible (1.83 ERA across 22 Low-A and High-A starts). Carter is already a polished hitter with an advanced approach. |Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (24), 2019 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. 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. Green seems to know his swing and repeats his moves pretty well. Cavalli rounds out his arsenal with a mid-to-upper 80s change-up that features late arm-side run and sink and flashes plus when located down and to his arm-side. Perez his one of the favorites to take over the best pitching prospect in baseball title upon Grayson Rodriguezs graduation. 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. His routes got better and better as the year went on. Yet another strike throwing Guardians pitching prospect who has seen his stuff tick up, Bibee has developed into potential rotation piece. 4 starter with the swing-and-miss potential to show flashes of a middle-of-the-rotation starter. 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. Like many other young outfielders, Green could improve upon his reads and routes, but theres no doubt that he can be a great defender up the middle. 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. Because he has such a great feel for the barrel, Moreno is comfortable using the whole field and can spoil even the toughest of pitchers pitches. With above-average speed and a good chance to stick in center, how much power Hassell develops at the plate will ultimately decide whether he is a solid regular or perennial All-Star. Not having a true defensive home hurts Aranda a bit, but he hedges that with the ability to play passable defense at multiple spots. Munetaka Murakami - 3B - Yakult Swallows (NPB) The single season home run king of the NPB at just 22 years old, Murakami broke Sadaharu Oh's long standing benchmark of 56 home runs with a 57th blast in the final game of the season last year. After a breakout 2021, injuries and a back surgery in May stifled Davis momentum in the early going of 2022. When the pitch is working, it features good arm fade from Graceffos over the top release point. Early in his collegiate career, Gasser operated in the upper 80s, using deception to get guys out from a low three-quarters release point. Height/Weight: 64, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (22), 2021 (CWS)|ETA: 2023. 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. Big power and at least average hitting ability will have Colas looking like a corner outfield masher who can stay in the lineup every day thanks to his left-on-left success. 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. 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. 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. 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. Top prospect Brown focusing on slider mechanics after spring debut. Here are the notable MLB.com top prospects that are going to be on the major league roster from day one of the 2022 regular season. Westburg followed up a strong 2021 season with an even bigger 2022 in Triple-A. Though nothing quite jumps off of the page, his plus hit-tool, sneaky power and defensive versatility give him one of the higher floors in the minors with the potential to be a well above average regular. Height/Weight: 61, 200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | $1.55M 2018 (CIN) | ETA: 2024. Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st round (11), 2022 (NYM)|ETA: 2024. Gasser bursted onto draft radars with a lights out junior season at Houston. Though the 32% strikeout rate was high for Williams, he showed a pretty mature approach and an ability to hit velocity. Veens upside rivals that of anyone in the minors as he has the potential to become a five-tool superstar. Pages will need to adjust once he gets to the big leagues and regularly sees quality velocity on the inner half. Hendersons skillset is similar to that of Bobby Witt Jr.s with perhaps slightly less loud tools and a more advanced approach.
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