His coach at East Carolina Cliff Godwin preaches quiet pre-swing moves with the no stride approach in two strike counts. Height/Weight: 510, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|3rd Round (90), 2019 (MIN)|ETA: 2022. A twitchy, explosive athlete, Chourio generates plus bat speed with relative ease. For more great analysis check out the 2023 FantraxHQ Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit! The southpaw leans on the pitch much more frequently in left-on-left matchups, holding them to a .487 OPS on the pitch. Colton Cowser, CF 5. Plus power, athleticism and a patient approach gives Naylor exciting offensive upside. Though Carroll played in a very hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, he has produced a max exit velocity of 111 mph and his 90th percentile exit velocity of 106.6 just edges out Christian Walker for the best mark in the D-backs organization. The Top 300 is here. 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. FantasyPros.com 2022 MLB Top Prospects Top 20 Prospects for FYPD. As Caissie continues to iron out the inconsistencies with his lower half, there is foul pole-to-foul pole power potential for the Ontario, Canada native as he has the ability to generates a ton of leverage and natural carry. It sits in the 93-95 mph range but lacks shape. Huge raw power with swing and miss concerns, Vientos has has remained too productive to ignore at the upper levels and is still just 22 years old. Marte has the tendency to pull off a bit with his front side, resulting in some struggles with breaking balls and too many rollovers to the left side of the infield. A patient hitter, McLain is a tough out who picks his spots well to try to do damage. 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. After posting just a .584 OPS against breaking balls last season, Ruiz has mashed to an OPS above .850 against such pitches this season. An electric athlete with elite arm speed, Hence overpowered Low-A hitters all year long. He is explosive rotationally, uncorking like a rubber band on pitches middle-in. Mayer posted impressive splits this season, slashing .296/.385/.519 against left-handed pitchers. MLB Draft prospects 2022. Though command has remained a struggle for Hall, he has continued to punch out hitters at one of the highest marks in the minors (36.6%). Much like his future teammate Paul Goldschmidt, Walker should be able to surprise the defense for 10-15 stolen bases per year. If his command backs up a bit, he is a likely middle of the rotation arm, but it is hard to bet against his pitch mix, built-in deception and size. He has drawn immense praise for his high baseball IQ and should be a 20+ stolen base threat in the big leagues. He has not been an efficient base stealer (14/23 in 2022), but theres reason to believe he can become a decent factor on the base paths. 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. It will likely take Davis some time to fully regain his explosiveness both at the plate and in the field and he will likely be one of the most closely watched prospects in the Arizona Fall League. Hell flash plus pop times thanks to his quick transfer and above-average arm strength, but the accuracy of his arm is currently inconsistent. Still just 18 years old, Cabrera is ahead of his peers and could tap into 20 home run pop while generating plenty of contact. Even with the added power, Turang has still maintained his impressive contact rates while commanding the strike zone. The bat-to-ball skills are excellent and he has a real chance to become a plus hitter with solid power when all is said and done. Matos has plus power to the pull side, but is a bit too eager to do damage that way, largely in part to his aggressive approach. 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. The Orioles will have a decision to make in regards to how they want their infield to shake out, but it is safe to assume that Henderson will be holding down the left side of their infield for the foreseeable future. He chokes up and widens out with two strikes and simply looks to put the ball in play rather than do damage and often still winds up doing damage because of elite raw power. Matos has some ways to go with his development, but has a really exciting ceiling as a player who should be able to hit for a high average, run into more than 20 and steal 20+ bases all while sticking in center field. Aranda is a below average runner, but not a liability on the bases. Lee finished the year rising three levels finishing in Double-A Wichita. He has impressed scouts with strong bat-to-ball skills similar to Termarr Johnson. Carter uses a small leg kick and quiet load leading into a smooth swing. 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). One of the best athletes we have seen in years, Green is built like a linebacker and flies. 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. Starting upright, Holliday utilizes a slow leg kick to get into his lower half, but repeats it well and has looked comfortable with his timing. The right-hander has extreme confidence in the offering, using it in any count and locating it well. The curveball has high RPMs making it a potential plus pitch with some refinement. As an advanced collegiate power bat, Wagner should rise up the system quickly and Im expecting him to start the season back in A+ Aberdeen before moving up to Double-A Bowie. Vientos numbers against lefties give him the floor of a platoon masher. If the 20-year-old can tone down his aggressiveness a bit, he will can develop into an above average hitter who can easily hit 30 or more homers. Carter is a plus runner who covers a lot of ground in center with his long quick strides. His consistent splits left-on-left further solidify just how safe his bat is. As an amateur and in a brief sample as a pro, Holliday drew effusive praise from . That being said, the Pirates took him first overall to be the catcher of the future, and he has a chance to be just that. Though still a very volatile prospect profile, Alcantaras strong first full season in Low-A hedges at least some of the extreme risk around his hit-tool. With a litany of talented catching prospects in the Pirates system, Rodriguez has also received reps at second base, first base, and left field. Theres no questions in regards to his power. Frequently putting himself in a good position to hit along with a short, quick swing, Davis projects as an above average hitter. Each year we see the best of the best from college to high school prep prospects making their dreams a reality. Rounding out Bibees arsenal is an average curveball that he will mix in against lefties and to steal strikes against righties. February 24, 2023. Hes a lock to stick in center field long-term if the D-backs prefer him there over Alek Thomas. Career-highs in virtually every offensive category have the 23-year-old looking like a potentially dynamic MLB player. Already built like a linebacker at 20 years old, Walker has hedged early swing and miss concerns by simply mashing as one of the youngest players at every stop. 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. Jobe had the looks of one of the most polished high school arms we had seen in a while before looking more his age in his first pro season. 3 starter with a great chance at being an above average No. An above-average runner, Arroyo has had success swiping bags through the lower levels and should be a threat for 15 or more stolen bases annually. 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. Priesters changeup lags behind the rest of his arsenal. While the free-swinging aspect to Matos approach presents at least some risk, the combination of his bat-to-ball skills and room for growth within his frame give Matos exiting offensive upside. 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. So even. Mead has already flashed plus exit velocities, with a 90th percentile exit velocity of 107 mph, one of the better marks in the organization. The right-hander has a pair of impressive breaking balls, led by his plus curve that sits in the the upper 70s with a ton of depth and 11-5 break. McLain relies on his athleticism and good arm to play solid defense at shortstop, even though he is not the most natural looking at the position. 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. A plus runner, Tovar has improved in translating his speed into stolen bases. Veens lower half is extremely mobile and flexible, which allows him to do damage even when he doesnt get his A swing off. Stones third pitch is a mid 80s slider that he deploys mostly against right-handed hitters. Rocchios speed is more visible in the field than on the base paths at this point, which is a bit surprising given his well-documented impressive baseball IQ. 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. The uptick in power over the last two seasons has not come at the expense of his impressive contact skills with Vargas actually posting the best BB/K ratio of his career (0.93). The swing itself is somewhat reminiscent of Freddie Freeman due to the ability of using a short swing with a big frame. 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. His upper 70s curveball gives Leiter a second distinctive breaking ball with downward break and depth. He already has a decent approach and feel for the barrel. Height/Weight: 64, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (22), 2021 (CWS)|ETA: 2023. That said, the improvement of Gassers command and feel for his changeup give him a solid chance to stick as a starter and the Brewers aggressively promoting the second-year pro to Triple-A is reflective of their confidence in his pitchability. Brewers land trio of top int'l prospects. Hence stays closed for a long time, helping him hide the ball before it gets on you quickly thanks to his arm speed and the life of the pitch. Whites curveball flashes above average in the 78-81 mph range, featuring more downward break and depth. Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: $2.7M (2022) CWS|ETA: 2023. The power-hitting third baseman slashed .370/.496/.852 with 15 doubles, 27 home runs, and 76 RBIs for Clemson in 58 games. Standing at 64, Brock Porter has a starters build and the stats and awards on the mantle to prove it. After all, he remarkably has only 700 professional plate appearances under his belt. Though his power is above average at best, Rafaelas adjustments have helped him tap into it in games making his jump in HR/FB rate sustainable. 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. Coming out of IMG Academy, Green impressed scouts with his massive power output and speed on the basepaths. He has flashed exit velocities over 110 mph and launched a 458 foot bomb in Triple-A this season, cluing us into the kind of untapped juice he has. He has already shown a feel to hit with tools and physical projection to dream on. One of the most polished hitters in the 2021 draft, some scouts wondered how much power would be in the tank for Cowser with a swing that is more geared for consistent contact. The safest bat in the 2022 draft class, the switch hitting Lee has added muscle to tap into above average power to pair with his 70 grade hit tool. Miller was seen as high-risk, high-reward pitching prospect out of Louisville with electric stuff, but a limited track record as a starter. Glossary. Elite bat speed and present strength give Colas easy plus power. An under-the-radar international free agent out of Australia, Mead broke out in a big way in 2021 and has continued to mash in the upper levels in 2022. He works extremely fast and is a fiery competitor on the mound. An impressive four pitch mix which features three above average or better offerings, Whites above average command in tandem with the stuff gives him a high probability of being a No. That said, the more James Wood I see, the more belief I have that he can be closer to Judge than Mayberry. His receiving is better than I thought it would be, and his arm looks average. Its easy to envision Carter developing into a plus hitter or better with the way he is able to repeat his moves and find the barrel. His ability to spot it on both sides of the plate makes it effective to both lefties and righties. As time passes, I continue to see more of a young Christian Yelich profile for Hassell, rather than a guy who is going to throw on 20 pounds of muscle and anchor a corner. Assuming Alcantara adds more strength and continues his maturity as a hitter, the offensive outcomes for the young outfielder are really limitless. Combine the defensive versatility and switch hitting with a strong balance of bat-to-ball and intriguing game power, there is a lot to like with Rodriguez. There wasnt much hesitation from the speedy Carter in regards to attempted steals this season. He already flashed above average power to his pull side this season with a max exit velocity of 112 mph and has plenty more power in the tank. Buschs opposite-field power is perhaps the most impressive aspect of his game. 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. OBP Prospect Rankings - Updated 9/10/2022 (Chris Clegg) Corbin Carroll (OF - ARI) Gunnar Henderson (SS/3B - BAL) Elly De La Cruz (SS - CIN) Jackson Chourio (OF - MIL) Vaughn Grissom (2B/SS - ATL) Anthony Volpe (SS - NYY) Jordan Walker (3B - STL) James Wood (OF - SDP) Jordan Lawlar (SS - ARI) Miguel Vargas (3B - LAD) Height/Weight: 64, 210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 5th Round (149), 2019 (ARI) | ETA: 2023. Top Prospects by Position Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Shortstops Third Basemen Outfielders 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. Stones ability to locate this overpowering offering makes it a weapon both early and late in counts and he holds its velocity deep into outings. Height/Weight: 511, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (39) 2017 (SD)|ETA: 2022. Bradley spent two years in Rookie Ball, as the Rays slowly paced his development and entered the 2021 geared up for his first full-season. Grayson Rodriguez, SP 3. A shoulder injury followed 2020s cancelled season, delaying his development quite a bit. The pitch breaks so much that it can be difficult to land for a strike, but Priester racked up a 45% chase rate with the offering while allowing almost no hard contact. 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. While he has a bit more juice from the right side, Arroyos contact rates are better from the left side. Rafaelas offensive onslaught this season has totally shifted his outlook. Mervis batted ball data and overall numbers are eerily similar to that of Vinnie Pasquantino and much like the Royals, I really believe the Cubs suddenly found their first baseman of the future in Matt Mervis. Height/Weight: 65, 225|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (11), 2018 (BAL)|ETA: 2022. After setting a career high of 14 homers last year, Aranda has launched 20 this season while maintaining his elite contact rates. 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. Arguably possessing the nastiest stuff of any left-handed prospect in baseball, it is all about command and health for Hall. 2/No. Walker will need to improve against spin and get more comfortable in the outfield, which is exactly why the Cardinals are sending him to the Arizona Fall League. Theres a bit of zone whiff for Wiemer, but he makes up for it with a solid approach and spectacular slugging on contact. Height/Weight: 511, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (54), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2023. Romos stroke from the left side is really impressive as he stays short, compact and quick. The 20-year-old is extremely mature at the plate and leverages his favored counts really well, looking for a pitch that he can get the head of the bat out on and rarely missing the mistakes. Hes already physical, but with broad shoulders and long legs, he could likely to add another 10-15 pounds of good weight. With the bat looking so good and the glove lagging, Soderstrom has started to see more action at first base. Alvarez has put his big time power on display this season, crushing home runs as far as 452 feet and as hard as 113 mph off of the bat. First round prep catchers have a brutal track record, but Ford is not your typical prep catcher. His hand load is quiet and he uses a small step to get himself closed while keeping his energy stored in his back hip. An athletic hitter who really gets into his legs, Tovar uses the ground well to generate more power than youd expect and his wide, crouched stance helps him keep his weight back and control his body well. Height/Weight: 60, 175 | Bat/Throw: S/S | $1.55M 2018 (CIN) | ETA: 2025. Bradleys plus fastball is his best pitch. Even as he stands now, he looks like a well-rounded above average backstop at the highest level. Height/Weight: 60, 180|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $10K 2018 (NYM)|ETA: 2023. Explosive stuff and an advanced feel to pitch has helped White make up for lost time, dominating hitters over the last two seasons and finishing this year in Double-A. 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. McLain has responded well to each assignment and has tapped into more power in Double-A. 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. 1. While the barrel tip can potentially disrupt timing, Mayer gets slotted early which helps hedge that issue. Despite possessing immense speed, Frelick has not yet translated it into stolen bases. Henderson has done everything possible to improve his stock over the last two seasons. 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. To keep up with Just Baseballs prospect content and analysis, check out our prospect podcast The Call Up which features detailed breakdowns on all of these prospects as well as interviews with many of them. Several Hokies went in the 2022 draft but none higher than Gavin Cross going to the Kansas City Royals at 9th overall. Experimenting with timing mechanisms has likely contributed to the highest ground ball rate of Campusanos professional career, however he is still consistently hitting the ball hard and has cut his strikeout rate by three percent. It is worth wondering if moving Ford to centerfield would be better for the longevity of his career and overall value, especially if the 19-year-old isnt providing much value with his glove. While his swing is geared for doing damage to his pull side, Davis generates enough bat speed and backspin to where the ball carries well to all fields. A slightly open stance with a rhythmic leg kick, Aranda has some of the best bat to ball skills in the minors. 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). A switch-hitter with plus defensive potential and speed, Rocchio has climbed through the minors quickly thanks to his maturity. Veens upside rivals that of anyone in the minors as he has the potential to become a five-tool superstar. It was more of the same for Davis in his 22 High-A games this season, quickly earning a promotion to Double-A where injuries derailed his season. It was more of the same for Lee in his 31 pro games, hitting .303/.389/.451 in High-A and briefly Double-A. Priester has the ceiling of a No. He is more likely a 10-15 stolen base guy as he climbs. When Marte sticks to his approach, hes a tough hitter to strikeout, but he can also find himself selling out for pull-side power, occasionally giving away at-bats. Volpe can do it all, impacting the game in countless ways along with elite makeup. 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. Rodriguez mashed breaking balls to an OPS of .988 while dismantling fastballs to the tune of a 1.177 OPS. Though not a burner, Walker is an average runner who gets great jumps on the bases. Height/Weight: 63, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (5), 2021 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Ford scrapped the leg kick in favor of a toe tap which has helped him catch up to higher velocity and has not come at the expense of power. Painters strike% has hovered around 67% all season long while he continues to rely on his fastball less as he gains confidence in his strong secondaries. He spots the pitch well, almost exclusively using it against righties. These are MLB prospects, rookies, and call-ups to potentially make a rest-of-season . . Not only did we update our 2022 Top 100 prospect list, but we updated the functionality of it as well. The swing produces more quickness than raw bat speed, but there is more bat speed to come as he adds strength. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (30), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. An average runner, Vargas has averaged around 10-12 stolen bases per season, but surprisingly swiped 17 bags on 22 tries year. Top Ranked 2022 Major League Baseball Prospects according to Baseball America including highest level reached and career mlb/minor league stats. Abels fourth offering is an average curveball that can blend at times with his slider in the low 80s. Winning the 2022 ACC player of the year was a great way to cap off a fantastic season for Max Wagner with Clemson. Now starting slightly open with his stance, Campusano uses the toe-tap to close himself off and keep his weight back. 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. His plus wheels and athleticism allow him to move around the field with ease and his plus arm strength only strengthens his defensive profile. There are no questions about his ability to stick at shortstop, and his range, hands, and plus arm lead us to believe he could potentially compete for Gold Gloves. Again, Cowser is too good of a hitter to have gaping splits longterm. This season, Waldichuk racked up an impressive 14.6% swinging strike rate on the offering. MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft. Early in his collegiate career, Gasser operated in the upper 80s, using deception to get guys out from a low three-quarters release point. Nothing jumps off of the page with Turang, but youd be hard-pressed to find a glaring weakness in his game. Tommy John Surgery put an end to Meyers rookie season shortly after his big league debut. Jackson profiles as a true dynasty managers dream, showing plus grades in contact, power, speed, and fielding. Collier could start the year at A- Daytona before pushing for a late-season call-up to A+ Dayton if things go well. After a lights-out 2021 season, Espino was off to an even better start in 2022 before a knee issue cut his season to just four starts. Wiemer has struggled at times with his jumps and reads, but his tools are just too tantalizing to write off his definitive upside. In the volatile world of prospects, Cowser offers a rare level of safety while still providing enough projection to get excited about. While the strikeout numbers may not quite be where youd expect for a guy with multiple plus offerings, the improvements made by Cavalli in the command department is encouraging. White has gained more confidence in the pitch this season, landing it for a strike more frequently and using it as his go-to secondary pitch against lefties. Westburg hits the ball hard and by cutting his ground ball rate by 8% this season, he has seen a major jump in the power department. 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. Vientos always had raw pop, but some small tweaks at the plate have allowed him to really tap into his plus raw power. Rocchios plus speed can be seen in the field, as the talented shortstop will show off impressive range in all directions. 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. Rafaela swiped 28 bags in 35 tries this season. Holliday should start the season in A- Delmarva before getting bumped to A+ Aberdeen. Its all about the consistency for the former second round pick both offensively and defensively. His best pitch is his plus slider in the upper 80s. A potential No. Now at the Triple-A level, things have clicked for Wiemer as his chase and whiff rates have dwindled as the season has progressed. He has excelled at every challenge the Dodgers have thrown his way and the numbers/overall polish reflect the fact that he is big-league ready right now. Lawlar has the ceiling of a perennial All-Star capable of impacting the game in a variety of ways. Lawlar is an exciting blend of polish and projection. Its impressive how he is able to generate the rotational power and whippy bat speed he does with such little effort. Chourios tools are immense, and hes way more advanced than his peers. His present feel to hit is extremely advanced as are his defensive tools. De La Cruz could use some refinement with his actions at shortespecially his handswhich will come with more reps but he has shown the ability to make all of the throws with plenty of range thanks to his athleticism and elite arm. His actions continue to get smoother as he logs more innings at the position, but Amador has closer to an average arm. With a big frame and plenty of room to fill out as well as a lower half that could be more involved in his swing, theres a chance that Jones could tap into plus raw power as he matures.