Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (165) 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2022. Meyer commands the pitch exceptionally well to his glove side, sweeping it away from right-handed hitters and burying the offering down and in on the back leg of lefties thanks to its gyro break. Youll see Amador use his leverage counts to let swing for more from the left side more frequently, but he is adept to adjusting within at bats and catering his approach to the situation. If Aranda can get a bit better with handling breaking stuff, he will be one of the toughest outs in the Rays lineup. Ford already looks like a potential steal, turning in a great offensive season in 2022, flashing his above average power along with an extremely advanced approach for his age. Aranda is a below average runner, but not a liability on the bases. Top Prospects by Position Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Shortstops Third Basemen Outfielders The Dominican Republic-native offers 30+ home run upside with an above average OBP and hope for an average hit tool. Includes rankings from Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus. Lewis could be a bit more consistent with his actions at times, but that will come with more repsand we know he has lost out on plenty of those. His routes got better and better as the year went on. Druw Jones, OF, Wesleyan High (Norcross, Ga.) Druw Jones, the son of the longtime Braves outfielder, has established himself as the consensus best prospect in the 2022 . He may not have the kind of stuff that will frequent him on Pitching Ninja, but he has above average stuff that plays up thanks to his elite command and overall feel to pitch. 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. 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. Having just turned 22 years old, Norby is on a fast track to the big leagues. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (30), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. 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. His willingness to go deep in counts leaves him more susceptible to strikeouts, though his improvements in the contact and pitch recognition department lend to optimism that he can keep the strikeout rates in the low 20% range. 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. The 21-year-old often looks to catch pitches out in front of the plate leading to above-average chase rates and an off the charts 55% pull rate. A superb defender who has already reached Triple-A at 22 years old, Turang has finally started to hit the ball with more authority. Similar to Marco Luciano, Matos has power and bat speed that defies his frame, making it hard to place limits on his power potential. An athletic pitcher with a tough, low release point, Harrison naturally makes for an extremely uncomfortable at bat, but his plus stuff makes things that much harder for opposing hitters. Davis showed up in 2019 looking much more physical and has continuously added strength. The fact that Williams was able to consistently produce the way he did even with the swing deficiencies is a testament his twitchiness and natural athleticism. Naylor has a plus throwing arm and has been able to limit the running game with success all year throwing out 33% of attempted base stealers. Waldichuk has a pair of breaking balls and a changeup that he mixes well, but the slider and change lead the way for him off of his fastball. When Valera is at his best, he is able to stay back hip and let his natural bat speed/strength eat. Rodriguez has a phenomenal feel for his change, throwing it for strikes to both lefties and righties in any count. One of baseballs biggest breakout prospects this season, Ruiz has turned into much more than a set of wheels. Height/Weight: 61, 200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | $1.55M 2018 (CIN) | ETA: 2024. He may be susceptible to the long ball, but solo shots hurt a pitcher much less than walks and Pfaadt only walked 4.8% of batters this season. Opponents hit just .167 against the pitch this season and it is sharp enough to be a weapon against both lefties and righties. Peraza is a plus runner with good footwork at shortstop, giving him above-average range. Not only is the newly-turned 20-year-old already producing in the Minors, but he has big upside. A switch-hitter with solid tools across the board, elite defensive potential and makeup, Rocchio is a high floor prospect with intangibles that the Guardians love. Turang also adjusted his hands from sitting on his shoulder near his head to further away from his body and further back in his stance. 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. Throwing from a low arm slot, Tiedemann generates a ton of arm speed allowing his already impressive arsenal to play up. Good secondary stuff in pro ball has also caused Johnson to drift onto his front foot as well. Plus defense and speed headline Perazas exciting tools, but the kid can swing it too. That said, he will need to improve his struggles with the high heat to reach his sky-high ceiling. Data Store. It takes Pages a while to get to his top speed but once he does, hes an above-average runner. Dominguez has not even played 200 professional games and it seems like he has been around forever because of the unfair hype placed on him before he made a professional plate appearance. 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. 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. 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. Manzardo starts with his hands relaxed on his shoulder, using a toe tap for timing. 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. At a physical 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, Ford generates impressive bat speed and a compact swing geared for line drives. by Retrosheet. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|4th Round (121), 2020 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. Matos has the capability to let the ball travel and use the whole field, which is why his aggressive approach doesnt knock down the hit tool projection for him too much. 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. 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. He is more likely a 10-15 stolen base guy as he climbs. 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. Though limited to first base professionally, he moves well at the position and has a plus arm with soft hands. The tweaks helped Dominguez see the ball earlier and control his body much better. The uptick in power has added a bit more up upside to Turangs profile and his well-rounded game is reminiscent of the Cubs Nico Hoerner. The top 20 players for each organization, plus other notables, the 2022 impact, and the risers and fallers. The 2022 Minor League season has wrapped up and with that a full season of prospect performances to evaluate. The different looks he can give hitters at 6-foot-5 makes at-bats miserable to say the least. Your email address will not be published. As he has become more comfortable with his reads and routes, Pages has started to cover more ground with ease. 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. For a player in his first full pro season, Arroyos instincts at short are extremely impressive and he could easily be the best defensive infielder in the Reds system before long. The Rays very likely have another homegrown stud pitcher on their hands. 3 ceiling. It produces both swing-and-miss as well as soft contact, and Cavalli is already deploying the offering against both lefties and righties. The glove has come a long way too. 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 pro debut went well slashing .325/.413/.575 with 4 doubles, 2 home runs, and 11 RBIs in 12 games split between rookie ball and A- Charleston. Sitting 95-97, topping out at 99 mph. The Twins took Lee 8th overall and sent the 22-year-old to rookie complex to make his pro debut. Browns bender is easily plus, bordering a 70 grade. Many services re-rank players periodically as they graduate to the Majors but these adjustments are not captured. In Triple-A this season, Mervis crushed lefties to a .978 OPS. A plus runner, Davis has the goods to stick in center field along with an above-average arm which could handle either corner as well. Viewed as a high-level draft prospect dating back to his high school days, Lee elected to play for his father at Cal Poly where he raked for three seasons as well as on the Cape. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"pbbwrHg52sA2PgfRGKSilGa9P4dUUJ3XOJFbXnpwNc0-1800-0"}; The 22-year-old seemed to be in the midst of a breakout in that department last year, launching eight homers in 32 Double-A games before a thumb injury cut his season short. Wiemer mentioned on ourprospect podcast The Call Uphow he would like stolen bases to remain an aspect of his game even at the highest level. Lagging behind the other three pitches is Millers changeup which has flashed above average but has the tendency to get firm on him. That said, his improvements with his lower half have helped him stay behind the baseball and use the whole field. March 1, 2023. Theres no questions in regards to his power. Rodriguez also features a plus slider with sharp, late bite in the low 80s that he manipulates and locates with ease. McLain is a line drive hitter who splits the gaps and can tap into above-average pop to his pull side. Johnson should be an above average defender at second. Campusano has the bat-to-ball skills and progressing approach to hit for a high average along with the power to launch 20+ homers. Parada has extremely quick hands and manipulates the barrel well helping him get to tough pitches. After striking out in 24% of the time in High-A, Mervis cut that to 20% in Double-A and then just 14% in Triple-A. Woods lower half adjustability is extremely impressive for a player of his stature, as is his barrel control. Rodriguez further simplified his load in 2022, losing the moving leg kick in favor for a toe tap. After posting just a .584 OPS against breaking balls last season, Ruiz has mashed to an OPS above .850 against such pitches this season. A really physical 6-foot-2, 205 pound right-hander, Espino uses his body really well and has clean mechanics. Look for Matos to bounce back in 2023. After a let-down season in 2021, Naylor made some tweaks to his swing and has enjoyed the best offensive season of his career this year. A patient hitter, Valera punishes mistakes and will wait the pitcher out until he makes one. Height/Weight: 61, 170|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (21) 2018 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. He will likely begin 2023 in Double-A with a chance to debut in 2024. The 24-year-old is also a savvy hitter who rarely expands the zone and picks his spots to get off his A+ swing in hitters counts. Defensively, Crow-Armstrong has a chance to be aGold Gloverin center field. 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. After his brutal 2021 season, Naylor tweaked his set up to get his lower half more involved, using a more open stance with his weight much more stacked on his back side. Despite projecting as an impact defender at shortstop, the Brewers have given Turang some making starts this season at third base, second base and even centerfield likely due to the presence of Willy Adames with the big league club. He uses his athleticism to help him move well behind the dish and block effectively. @AramLeighton8, Aram Leighton is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor for Just Baseball. Arroyo displays strong bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate. Volpe has the goods to blend a plus hit tool with plus game power. 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. Johnson is a really fun hitter to watch. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound slugger was going to his pull side for power earlier in his professional career, but adjusted his load which has allowed him to keep his weight back and use the whole field. Arguably possessing the nastiest stuff of any left-handed prospect in baseball, it is all about command and health for Hall. It is difficult to project power for a prospect like Winn. The power does come with some swing-and-miss concerns, though it seems the strikeouts pile up due to Buschs willingness to get deep into counts. An above-average runner, Cowser covers plenty of ground in center field with long strides and solid closing speed. Millers best secondary offering his his plus slider in the upper 80s. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. . Its not only the offense that has improved for Dominguez as the teenager made leaps in every aspect of his game. A sweet left-handed swing that is a bit reminiscent of the Royals M.J. Melendez, Collier uses the whole field really well and rarely strays from his approach. Top MLB Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball. Top Prospects by Team His receiving is better than I thought it would be, and his arm looks average. It sits in the 93-95 mph range but lacks shape. 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. His arsenal is led by his plus fastball in the mid 90s with lots of ride. This helped Neto keep his strikeout rate in check against advanced pitching while also doing damage in his 30 Double-A games. A simple upright set up with relaxed hands, Henderson utilizes a small gathering leg kick to get into his backside and does a really good job of staying there. With the added power has come a bit more whiff than expected, but Cowser hedges that with a great approach. The Cardinals are hoping that Herrera can take over catching duties next season and while there may be some growing pains, he could very well be worth the wait. Vargas made improvements defensively at the hot corner, providing more confidence that he is capable of playing average defense at third base, though that is likely his ceiling. Bradleys 86-88 mph slider gives him a second plus pitch and it gets better each time Ive seen Bradley throw. Neto has enough power to smack 20 homers hitting for a solid average and getting on base. That said, Greens swing is more line drive-oriented which is not necessarily a bad thing provided his elite speed. With two strikes, Neto focuses on getting his foot down early and just letting his natural bat speed do the work. Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: $2.7M (2022) CWS|ETA: 2023. 2 pick while offering a bit less volatility than most players with his kind of ceiling. The downward action makes it a weapon to both lefties and righties. Injuries cut Merrills season to just 45 games this year, though that was all the 19-year-old needed to show that he has a lot more upside than he was given credit for. Cowser stole plenty of bases in the lower levels, but struggled to find the same success in Double and Triple-A. 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. Not only did we update our 2022 Top 100 prospect list, but we updated the functionality of it as well. The son of former big leaguer, Lou Collier, Cam is just a natural in the batters box. Like many young outfielders, Veen could clean up his routes, but with plus speed, a plus arm, theres a good chance he will be an above average defender up the middle. Walker has 40+ homer upside with at least an average hit tool and solid complementary skills to provide value beyond his potentially special bat. Luciano previously struggled with the consistency of his pre-swing moves, but even in somewhat limited at bats this season, looked much smoother with his load and swing. Arroyo hits fastballs well and sprays the ball all over the field, but he will need to learn to lay off of pitchers pitchesespecially breaking ballsif he is going to reach his offensive ceiling. It is hard to bet against strong contact rates, above-average power and good pitch recognition. Green had major holes in his swing in 2021, resulting in a ton of swing and miss in the profile. 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. Get away with it or B. Gavin Cross could start the season in A+ Quad Cities and should be a quick riser if he continues to hit. March 1, 2023. The 20-year-old has as much helium as just about any prospect. Top Ranked 2022 Major League Baseball Prospects according to Baseball America including highest level reached and career mlb/minor league stats. He is rangy with actions that have continuously become smoother along with an 80 grade arm. Another good athlete, but not a burner, Norby brings above average speed to the table and excellent footwork/actions at second base. After not being seen in a game setting since 2019 due to injuries and 2020s MiLB season cancellation, Lewis looked healthy and much improved at the plate in 2022 before unfortunately re-tearing his ACL. Carroll finds the barrel easily with a swing geared for line drives, but hits the ball so hard that he is a home run threat as well. The 21-year-olds game was polished enough for the Orioles to see him as an asset to their playoff push, earning a September call up for the American League Wild Card hopefuls. It is safe to assume that Moreno could at least be an average defender with potential to be above-average with the glove. A borderline plus hit tool and comfortably above average power paired with strong defense behind the dish has OHoppe looking like the Angels backstop of the future. His 90th percentile exit velocity is above average at 103 mph and Carter already launched multiple homers over 430 feet this season. After what weve seen from Naylor this year as a result of tangible adjustments in the box, its getting easier to believe that he will hit enough. If he can tap into 20 home-run power at the highest level, we could see shades of Trea Turner. He has hit balls as hard as 111 mph this season, producing majestic homers to his pull side. The pitch flashes above average when he has the feel for it, showing some arm side fade. Davis has a chance to hit for average along with 30 homer upside. Here is a quick overview on the 20-80 scale used extensively throughout the list and standard across the baseball industry. His footwork can get a bit sloppy, as can his actions, which has led some evaluators to speculate a potential move to third base. His hands work really well and he has a well above average arm for the position. Arroyo is a natural up the middle, with clean actions, impressive footwork and a rocket for an arm. Hes so athletic and cerebral that he will find a way to develop into at least an average defensive catcher .Unsurprisingly, he moves well and gets to difficult pitches to block. by Handedness. His best pitch is his plus slider in the upper 80s. There is just so much offensive upside to dream on with Casas and though he has struggled in the early parts of his MLB debut, the 22-year-old has 30+ homer upside while getting on base at a high clip. Montgomery already controls his body really well, keeping his weight back and using his leverage. Above average command of three above average pitches gives Burrows a high floor with still a good amount of upside. 2 option if he keeps trending the way he has. Tovar has a compact swing and uses the whole field well thanks to his barrel and body control. One of the best power hitting catchers we have seen in the minors in some time, Alvarez has the goods to become one of baseballs best catchers and should arrive in Queens in early 2023. He could benefit from adding some strength to his wiry frame. In this article, you will see my top 200 prospect rankings for players from the 2022 MLB FYPD with my top 10 broken down. Aranda has above average power to his pull side and does a great job of hunting pitches he can get into that pull side pop with. He posts average home to first times due to the time it takes him to get to top speed but the speed plays a bit better in the outfield. The pitch can be above average and provides a rare look from Espino that isnt in the upper 80s or upper 90s. Vargas drives the ball to all fields with ease, controlling his body extremely well through his swing. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. With 14 triples since the start of last season, De La Cruz just glides around the bases in what seems like three steps per 90 feet. Graceffo has seen steady velocity gains over the last year and a half without his above average command waining. The Official Site of Major League Baseball. Traded by the Phillies for Brandon Marsh at the deadline, OHoppe enjoyed a breakout season in 2022, launching 26 homers while walking as much as he has punched out. His homers are majestic, as high as they are far and he has no trouble catching up to premier velocity while staying disciplined on quality breaking balls out of the zone. Tiedemann maintains his arm speed really well with his plus changeup, making it really difficult to differentiate out of his hand. At the same time, Merviss walk rate and OPS steadily climbed. More importantly, Naylors improved ability to replicate his swing has helped him improve his zone contact rate by 8%. Theres room for more upside with the 21-year-old, who earns high marks for his tireless work ethic. An average runner, Manzardo will not provide a ton of value with his legs or glove but he should be an average defender or better at first base. 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. 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.