Standing at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, Walker does not require much effort to get into his plus plus raw power. His plus arm strength allows him to make all the throws necessary and his hands are among the best in the Yankees system; the 22-year-old should be a plus at short at the highest level. The switch-hitting Lee has hit wherever he has gone from the Cape Cod league to team USA. The 21-year-old has progressed with his command nicely and had only walked four batters in his first four starts in 2022 while striking out 35. This approach is something ECU coach Cliff Godwin has instilled in his hitters and it is a big reason why Burleson has been able to maintain a minuscule 17% strikeout rate in his Minor League career. More importantly, Naylors improved ability to replicate his swing has helped him improve his zone contact rate by 8%. Martes ability to control the barrel and above-average exit velocities, paired with a decent approach, have helped him put up pretty consistent numbers at each level. Campbell features a four-seam fastball with high spin rates peaking at 97 mph, a plus curveball, and a change-up that, like the fastball, features high RPMs that induce weak contact and a ton of swing and miss out of the zone. Rafaela adjusted his set up and swing path a bit this season, aiming to hit the ball in the air more. An area where he has surprised a bit more is the pull-side power department. There is just so much to dream on with a prospect like Alvarez. As we are already seeing, Hall has a comfortable fall back as a nasty reliever. He has the upside to be a premier, Gold Glove center fielder. Height/Weight: 61, 190|Bat/Throw: L/L|Comp B (71), 2021 (SDP)|ETA: 2023. Green gets to his top speed quickly and should be a menace on the base paths. The 24-year-olds extreme confidence in his hit-tool sometimes results in him expanding the zone a bit earlier in counts, holding him back from better walk numbers. Dominguezs swing was further along from the left side to begin with, though he made some smaller tweaks to achieve much of the same benefits of his right-handed improvements. Williams is an above average runner with an easy plus arm. top. A wunderkind who towers at 6-foot-8, Perez has floored scouts and opponents alike with his ability to command the strike zone and repeat his mechanics on top of his nasty stuff. Davis showed up in 2019 looking much more physical and has continuously added strength. Initially looking shaky in the early parts of his professional career, Baty worked hard to improve his footwork and agility and the improvements became noticeable in games. Improved approach and swing mechanics have helped his long-term outlook over the last couple seasons, but Vientos still remains a boom-or-bust corner player with immense offensive upside. 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. Height/Weight: 65, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st round (15), 2020 (PHI)|ETA: 2024. The good news is, the bat is exciting. Lacking some of the tools to dream on, Turang slipped to the back end of the first round in 2018s MLB Draft. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2020|ETA: 2023. Like many young hitters, Johnson tends to try to get into his pull side power a bit too much, causing him to be out and around the baseball. Pages has a swing geared for lifting the ball in the air to the pull-side. 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. 2 overall in this years draft. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. 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. March 1, 2023. One of the more overlooked prospects in the 2018 international free agent class, De La Cruz signed for just $65K and is looking like he could end up being one of the biggest IFA steals in years. Stone combines a high floor with a high ceiling, as we dont see him as anything less than a number four starter on a playoff-caliber team. Standing at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds with already impressive present pop, many evaluators are eager to see what kind of power Caissie will be able to generate as he continues to fill out and mature physically and at the plate. If Ford is able to stay at catcher, he could be one of the most dynamic prospects we have seen in a while. The Rays very likely have another homegrown stud pitcher on their hands. The profile mirrors that of Bobby Witt Jr. coming out of the high school ranks in 2019. Theres a plus hit tool plus power blend to dream on here with his size and feel to hit that is a bit reminiscent of Corey Seager. It was more of the same in 2022 when Jung returned from injury, launching six homers in 23 Triple-A games. If he further develops his breaking balls and command, Stone has the ceiling of a number two starter on a first-division team. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (3), 2021|ETA: 2024. It doesnt take much for Davis to generate power, especially now that his lower half plays a part in his swing. The 23-year-old is a gamer who plays at full speed all of the time and can help his team win in many different ways. That said, Arroyo has hit a maximum exit velocity of 106 mph from both the left and right side. Scouts and evaluators have seen significant improvement with pitch recognition and holding back on balls out of the zone in 2022. His 80-grade speed and 5-foot-10 frame allow him to reach his top speed relatively quickly, giving him closing speed that few others possess. Since the start of the 2021 season, Espino has recorded a 16 percent swinging strike rate on his fastball, one of the best clips in professional baseball. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (1), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2023. Because of Abels arm speed and ability to spin the baseball, theres a chance his curve could develop into something a bit more. Top-400 OBP Prospect Rankings For Fantasy Baseball: September 2022 By Chris Clegg Last updated Sep 10, 2022 Prospects are a major part of playing in dynasty Fantasy Baseball leagues. Compiling 2022 MLB top prospects rankings from all of the best sources in the Minor League baseball, scouting, and fantasy industries. McLain is a line drive hitter who splits the gaps and can tap into above-average pop to his pull side. A twitchy, explosive athlete, Chourio generates plus bat speed with relative ease. 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. Hendersons skillset is similar to that of Bobby Witt Jr.s with perhaps slightly less loud tools and a more advanced approach. A grinder behind the dish, Alvarez has continued to improve defensively as he has progressed through the minors. Height/Weight: 61, 170|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (21) 2018 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. 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. 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. After a strong showing as a 19-year-old in Low-A last season, Matos looked poised for a breakout in 2022. 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. Even with quieting his pre-swing moves down, Lewis still produced big time exit velocities in his limited action including a max EV of 114 MPH and near elite 107.9 MPH 90th percentile EV. Colton Cowser, CF 5. March 1, 2023. The same can be said about his ability on the base paths were, despite being an average runner, he adds value. Its not only the offense that has improved for Dominguez as the teenager made leaps in every aspect of his game. Some scouts were discouraged by Herreras receiving in the early going of his career and that will be something to monitor as he vies for big league reps next season. Taken by the Nationals 5th overall, Green slashed .302/.404/.535 with 4 doubles, 2 home runs, and one stolen base. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. 23. Burleson has enough strength to leave the yard to all fields when he really gets a hold of one, hitting a handful of opposite field home runs this season. Height/Weight: 63, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (42), 2019 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Even mixing in a changeup a handful of times per game will be enough for Meyer with the way he can manipulate and locate his slider to both lefties and righties. Veen is one of the more tantalizing talents in the minor leagues. Even with command issues, Harrison gets enough whiffs to be a high strikeout middle of the rotation arm who may struggle with consistency. The ball explodes out of his hand and low release point creates some deception and added life to hitters who consistently have issues timing him up. Fundamentally sound and instinctual, Lee is a consistent defender at shortstop. While Matos will need to adjust his approach in order to have success at the upper levels, his impressive season was buoyed by fantastic bat-to-ball skills. While Herrera has the tendency to be out and around the baseball, he has the strength and carry to leave the yard dead central and even mishit baseballs that sailed over the wall opposite field. He stole 28 bases on 38 tries this season. Though the jump in ground ball rate is not quite ideal, Campusano uses the whole field and hits the ball hard enough to get away with it. 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. The right-hander snaps his slider in the mid 80s with late horizontal bite, while commanding it exceptionally well. An extremely athletic catcher with an elite hit tool and solid defense, Gabriel Moreno has become one of the safest bets behind the dish in the minors. 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. Its easy to envision a low-strikeout switch-hitter who will surprise you with his sneaky power and ability to get on base. A shoulder injury followed 2020s cancelled season, delaying his development quite a bit. The tall slugger has no problem with plate coverage, crushing pitches middle away. A much more aggressive and efficient base runner this season, Peraza stole 33 bases on 38 tries in Triple-A. There was no sugar coating how concerning things looked for Dominguez in 2021, however 2022 has served as a perfect example as to why you do not close the door on talented teenagers after a tough seasonespecially when they have the expectations and pressure placed on them like Dominguez did. Translating college and high school stats to professional production is difficult or impossible to predict but getting an idea of what these prospects are capable of gives dynasty managers something to dream about and look forward to. Green has as much upside as any player in the 2022 class and the more I watch, the more I believe that there is above-average bat-to-ball skills in there as well. He has held true to his assertion, swiping 31 bases on 34 tries between Double-A and Triple-A this season. His fastball sits at 94-97 miles-per-hour, topping at 99 with high spin rates and limited effort. An above-average runner, Cowser covers plenty of ground in center field with long strides and solid closing speed. Related: 2022 MLB Mock Draft Version 4.0 July 15: A last-minute rankings update to account for player movement and prospects removing themselves from the draft. Volpe brings just about everything you want to the table from a baseball player. Holliday projects as a plus hitter. As the Rangers continue to focus on competing in the next couple years, Jung will undoubtedly be a big part of those plans as a high floor, steady bat who could make a couple All Star appearances. The right-hander has extreme confidence in the offering, using it in any count and locating it well. 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. It will never be a bat-missing machine like the changeup, but it is a valuable pitch nonetheless. Prospect Rankings. With improving defense and the makeup/work ethic to encourage belief that he will keep getting better in that regard, Alvarez has a chance to be a well-rounded backstop with elite offense upside. The Dodgers are hoping Pages can develop into a fringe-average hitter with big power and if he can make some swing tweaks, theres a chance he can get there. The defensive tools are loud and he should impact the game with his glove and legs on a nightly basis. The pitch has been hit hard in pro ball, with opponents posting an OPS above .900 against the pitch in his 37 starts. Waldichuks heater sits in the mid 90s and is a high-spin pitch averaging over 2,300 RPMs. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (151), 2021 (STL)|ETA: 2024. Height/Weight: 60, 170 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $170K, 2017 (NYY) | ETA: 2022. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021|ETA: 2023. The top prep arm in the 2021 Draft, Jobe is a data darling and a premium athlete on the mound. In all, Neto slashed .403/.500/.751 with 27 home runs and 31 stolen bases in 100 collegiate games at Campbell. 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. A two-way player at Minnesota, Meyers athleticism is more than evident on the mound with the way he is able to use his lower half and repeat his mechanics, helping him to above average command. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|23rd Round (677) 2018|ETA: 2023. Some of the easier power youll see in the minors, Baty requires little movement to get into his plus raw power. 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. If Aranda can get a bit better with handling breaking stuff, he will be one of the toughest outs in the Rays lineup. While he mostly uses the slider against same-handed hitters, he has also showed plenty of comfort burying the pitch on the back leg of lefties and has continued to use it more frequently in early counts to steal strikes. Left-handed pitching has given Casas some trouble in the upper-levels and is something to monitor, however his polish at the plate and unteachable raw power lend to the belief that he can develop into at least an average hitter left on left. While he has improved significantly since being drafted, he is a below-average defender there due to his heavy-ish feet and not enough arm to make up for it. 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. A plus runner who played all over the field in his collegiate career at UCLA, McLain could be the best candidate to see more action at another position. Theres no crazy tools to dream on or much defensive value, however he has been arguably the most consistent hitter in the minors over the last couple years. 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. Theres room for more upside with the 21-year-old, who earns high marks for his tireless work ethic. More patient than he was in previous years, Vientos is still tad too aggressive at the plate, specifically struggling with breaking balls which likely played a large part in the Mets reluctance to promote him. After putting up good numbers in the DSL last year, Chourio tore through Low-A pitching this season and has kept it rolling in High-A as an 18-year-old. Technically drafted as a shortstop, Johnson profiles as a second baseman and already saw the majority of his starts in Low-A at the position. 40 home runs wouldnt be out of the question at Coors Field, but he will also split the gaps and run wild. Parada utilizes as unorthodox of a set up as youll see. He still makes all of the plays he needs to and should have little problem sticking at the position as an average defender if the Reds wanted to keep him at shortstop. Vientos crushed fastballs to a 1.010 OPS this season compared to a dreadful .447 OPS against breaking balls. Vargas should factor into the Dodgers 2023 plans and beyond with a skillset capable of replacing Justin Turners production if all goes right. A grinder at the plate, Carroll is constantly battling and is a hard player to get out. During his final year at Oklahoma State, Campbell showed off his command and control, walking only 25 batters in 101.1 innings. His hands and ability to manipulate the barrel allow him to get to pitches even when he loses his lower half, but he has shown plus power potential when he stays on his back side. His receiving is better than I thought it would be, and his arm looks average. Top Ranked 2022 Major League Baseball Prospects according to Baseball America including highest level reached and career mlb/minor league stats. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (29), 2020 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. Capable of producing exit velocities as high as 119 MPH, including 65 batted balls over 105 MPH since the start of the 2021 season (694 at-bats). He uses his athleticism to help him move well behind the dish and block effectively. Ford reminds me a bit of Daulton Varsho. A big guy with long levers, Montgomery stays short to the ball generating a lot of whip and leverage. Prospect Rankings. Campusano has the goods to be at least an average hitter with above average power and on-base skills that keep getting better. Neto starts the slow, large leg kick early and repeats it well. The pitch produces ugly swings against both lefties and righties and regularly missed bats even when located within the zone. Espinos arsenal could go toe-to-toe with any pitcher in the minors and his fastball leads the way. 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. 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. Volpe stores plenty of energy in his back side with his hovering leg kick before unleashing his explosive lower half and bat speed. Pool B (Tokyo, Japan) Japan. The 23-year-old is fearless on the base paths getting to his top speed at the snap of a finger with quick long strides. Tiedemanns fastball sits 94-96 MPH, topping at 98 with elite spin and a ton of arm-side run. From the right side, Amadors lower half is a bit less involved resulting in a little less power output. Each year we see the best of the best from college to high school prep prospects making their dreams a reality. Hes a pretty darn good athlete too. Dominic Keegan might not be a big name in this draft but the bat-to-ball skills are intriguing for the 4-year senior selected by the Rays in the 4th round. It is tough to beat Tovar because of his willingness to stay inside the baseball and go the other way while also possessing enough bat speed to turn on pitches middle inespecially in hitters counts. Caissie is short to the ball and can really turn on pitches middle-in with authority. 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. Impressive balance and plate coverage helps Rodriguez stay back on breaking pitches and drive them with authority to all fields while still being quick and explosive enough to turn on hard stuff in. He has hedged swing and miss concerns with a career-low strikeout rate in Triple-A while producing his best power numbers. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (18) 2019|ETA: 2022. The Nationals are hoping for a five-tool centerfielder here and if he hits enough, they might just get one. As is the case with most prep prospects, Jones is raw in the batters box though he has already flashed plenty to be excited about. The Rangers snagged Carter in the second-round for an underslot bonus of $1.25 million. Lee finished the year rising three levels finishing in Double-A Wichita. 3 or even No. Though his reps have been limited at the professional level thus far, Davis is a polished hitter who should be able to make up for lost time. With two strikes, Burleson spreads out even more, eliminating his stride and focusing on putting the ball in play. First round prep catchers have a brutal track record, but Ford is not your typical prep catcher. Carter is already a polished hitter with an advanced approach. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (55), 2018 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. The list below is for 2022 fantasy baseball redraft leagues. A better hitter with added power, its easy to buy what Naylor is selling this year. Aram Leighton | That said, his defensive ability, relatively advanced bat and dynamic speed give him a high floor at shortstop. Dominguez should be a threat to steal 20+ bases even at the highest level if he doesnt slow down too much with age. 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. These pitches allow him to utilize the leverage in his swing and at worst, he will be able to annihilate said pitches in the big leagues once he gets there. Against heaters this season, Wiemer is slashing .370/.467/.704 with 14 homers and the harder the pitcher throws the more comfortable he seems. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"pbbwrHg52sA2PgfRGKSilGa9P4dUUJ3XOJFbXnpwNc0-1800-0"}; Jobes slider flashed plus in the 82-84 MPH range, but was inconsistent this season. Questions of leadership and maturity have cast a shadow on Campusanos ability to work with pitchers and call a game, but the Padres hope that side of things will come as he gets experience at the big league level. Jackson Chourio joined Brewers organization when he was 16 years old. 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. 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. Already putting on shows with his majestic batting practice homers, we started to see flashes of his plus raw power in games this season. Soderstroms decent hands should help him profile as an above average defensive first baseman. The 24-year-old will compete. Prospect Rankings. In 53 games, Neto slashed .407/.514/.769 with 23 doubles, 15 home runs, and swiped 19 bases in 20 attempts at Campbell University in 2022. Bradleys 86-88 mph slider gives him a second plus pitch and it gets better each time Ive seen Bradley throw. Alvarezs arm is easily plus and he has honed in on his accuracy this year, throwing out 28% of base stealers in the upper levels (a figure that has progressively gotten better as the year has gone on). 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. With its sharp, late break, and his ability to spot it at the bottom of the zone, Miller has used the slider as a ground ball machine in the launchpad that is the Pacific Coast League. 2 overall by the Rangers last year, Leiter received an aggressive assignment to Double-A where he showed flashes of his frontline upside, but really fought command issues. He topped his 2021 career-high of 15 homers with 17 more in 2022. After hitting 15 homers last season, Westburg launched 27 more in 2022 between Double-A and Triple-A. November 15, 2022. A smooth, level swing that is geared for line drives, PCA has shown plenty of comfort spraying the ball all over the field. Just an average runner who many evaluators think could slow down a step as he continues to mature, its unlikely that Johnson is a major factor on the bases. The 20-year-old is still an extremely aggressive hitter, but he consistently hits the ball hard and rarely misses mistakes. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Of his two swings, De La Cruz packs more of a punch from the left side of the plate and uses the entire field a bit better. Turang has impressed scouts with his ability to hit and polish dating back to his high school days in Corona, California. He starts upright and takes a short stride before just letting his bat speed and elite hand eye coordination kick in. A prized international free agent, Cartaya signed for $2.5 million as a 16-year-old in 2018. Lees floor is as high as any 2022 draftee and his ceiling will likely be dictated by how much he can slug. Height/Weight: 511, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $25K (2018) TOR|ETA: 2022. One of the most dynamic players in the 2021 Draft, mock drafts had Ford going as high as the top five and as low as the twenties; the athletic catcher wound up somewhere in the middle, selected 12th overall by Seattle. Impressive bat speed with a swing that is geared for home runs paired with Valeras patience at the plate make him a likely three true outcome slugger who should undoubtedly benefit from the limiting of the shift at the MLB level. Height/Weight: 64, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (45), 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2024. His footwork can get a bit sloppy, as can his actions, which has led some evaluators to speculate a potential move to third base. Romos stroke from the left side is really impressive as he stays short, compact and quick. His long strides help him close in on the baseball in the outfield, which has helped Wood actually look pretty good in the early going in center field. Even in his brief MLB stint this year, Aranda has seen action at second base, first base and third base as well as some games in left in the minors. He covers a ridiculous amount of ground and gets great jumps. There seems to be some dissent in the industry as to how valuable of a prospect Valera is, but he has responded to every promotion by making the adjustments needed and remaining productive. After a rough finish to his 2021 season in High-A which carried into Arizona Fall League struggles, much of Tovars perceived momentum was stifled heading into 2022. Seeing gains in just about every tool while demonstrating a veterans maturity at the plate, it is easy to see how the 21-year-old has become one of baseballs best prospects. The best pitching prospect in baseball really does not have a weakness on the mound. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in the rearview mirror, we're ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. His change-up is an average offering that Birdsell mixes in lightly in starts. Profiling as the best pure hitter in the 2022 draft Johnson profiles as a second-base prospect coming out of the Georgia high school ranks. The power is the bigger question mark, as he may never be physically imposing. 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. 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. Cross shows quick hands through the zone and barrels up the ball. 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. Williams starts with an upright stance and relies on his natural bat speed and athleticism to produce thump, but the lack of lower-half involvement leaves power on the table for him. Seemingly a sure-thing to stick at shortstop with a good chance to be a plus defender at the position, Arroyos perceived floor wouldve already been pretty high. The second above average offering for Bibee is his mid 80s changeup with late fade.