Carter uses a small leg kick and quiet load leading into a smooth swing. Starts crouched and slightly open. While his stuff may not jump off the page pitch profile wise, it looks like it is coming out of a slingshot with the way he hides the ball. 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. Carroll has the ability to drive the ball with authority, but he also can slap balls into the ground with a great chance of beating them out. The loud nature of his game and hard-nosed hustle will surely make him a fan favorite in Milwaukee. His offensive breakout makes it easy to overlook the fact that he can really defend behind the dish. Height/Weight: 64, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (45), 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2024. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. He naturally moves and blocks well and has continued to receive better. In 133.1 innings between Double-A and Triple-A, Bradley pitched to a 2.57 ERA with 141 strikeouts and just 33 walks as one of the youngest pitchers in the upper levels. Pitchers. He made 20 starts at shortstop this season, only making two errors. The Cardinals have not stretched Hence out much, averaging less than four innings per start, but he is set to get more work in the Arizona Fall League. A big guy at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Tiedemann can struggle at times to sync up his mechanics, but still maintained a walk rate below 10% and should at least grow into average command. He would project as an above average outfielder in a corner with a pretty good arm. Romo offers a bit more power from the left side, where his swing has a bit more natural lift and his body is more balanced and under control. Carroll has true five-tool upside with elite makeup and instincts. He is extremely accurate with his throws as well. The southpaw leans on the pitch much more frequently in left-on-left matchups, holding them to a .487 OPS on the pitch. 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. He has an above average arm and overall good footwork which should help his chances of sticking at short. Working off of his elite fastball, the changeup will play up, but the pitch itself is nasty. Marte has a pretty simple swing and doesnt require much effort to generate his above-average bat speed. 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. You can now share individual prospect write ups by clicking the social media icon at the bottom of the players report, search by player name or team, sort by columns and we added arrows to indicate the trend of each prospects ranking. Williams put his big tools on display in his first pro season, giving Rays fans plenty to look forward to. Cartaya picked up where he left off in 2022 with another great offensive season while impressing with his polish behind the plate. Holliday is an advanced hitter for his age with a smooth swing from the left side and comfort driving the ball to all fields. This is common for tall young hitters and his tendency to lose his back hip and drift will cause his bat to drag through the zone sometimes. Amador makes up for it with borderline elite bat-to-ball skills as a righty and low chase rates. There is probably some room for improvement in terms of picking the right spots to run and getting slightly better jumps from first base, but the speedster should be a 20+ stolen base threat annually. He should almost surely stick behind home plate and could be an average defender or slightly better at the highest level. Compiling 2022 MLB top prospects rankings from all of the best sources in the Minor League baseball, scouting, and fantasy industries. 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. With tools across the board and impressive bloodlines, theres plenty to dream on with Green. A good athlete, Amador flashes impressive range at shortstop and quick feet. Combined, Lee slashed .303/.388/.451 with 6 doubles, 4 home runs, and 15 RBIs in 31 games. The son of MLB All-Star Matt Holliday and the No. 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. Vientos always had raw pop, but some small tweaks at the plate have allowed him to really tap into his plus raw power. 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. While a hitter is worrying about 98 with life, Espino could mix in 88 with around 13-15 inches of horizontal movement fading away from left-handed hitters. The fact that Jung was able to return this season in any capacity from his shoulder surgery is extremely encouraging, but to hit the ground running and earn an MLB call up is about as about as great as things could have gone this year. Regardless, the power will come naturally for the 6 left-handed bat as he matures and fills out. After being selected No. Impressive range, smooth actions, an above average arm and impressive instincts have Turang looking like a plus defender at the highest level. The plus pitch dives off the table with 12-6 break and is a great put away pitch to both lefties and righties. If he slows down a step, there is a chance that Merrill could move to second base or third, but for now he looks like he should get every shot at short. One of the biggest adjustments hell have to make at the big league level is picking his spots and when to be aggressive early in counts. It takes Pages a while to get to his top speed but once he does, hes an above-average runner. The southpaw has three impressive offerings but the combination of his plus fastball and plus changeup has helped him carve up more experienced hitters. Height/Weight: 510, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (26), 2021 (CIN)|ETA: 2023. After an up and down season as one of the younger hitters in the upper levels, Rocchios offensive upside is still intriguing as a guy who could provide 15-20 home runs and hit for a high batting average once his approach is further refined. Physical but athletic, Naylor offers plenty of raw power and explosiveness in his swing. Steer was a consistent, reliable bat through his collegiate career thanks to a his natural feel to hit. If Davis is not hampered by his back injury, he could blossom into an all-around All Star in the Cubs outfield. The downward action makes it a weapon to both lefties and righties. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Ford has the offensive skillset to put up 20/20 seasons while being an OBP machine. pic.twitter.com/F6LcKDJZEb. The right-hander will mix in an 85-87 mph changeup that flashes above average. If Merrill continues to fill out and tap into his power, he could be a breakout name to watch in 2023. Whenever a prized international free agent gets off to a great start to their professional career, the hype train typically leaves the station earlier than other prospects. Perazas sweet swing from the right side and plus defense at short make him a high probability everyday shortstop. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: S/R|CBA Round (35) 2020 (COL)|ETA: 2024. At one point this season, Wiemer looked lost in Double-A for weeks. Starting with an open stance and a toe tap to close himself off, Alvarez has some of the easiest power youll find in the minors. He could benefit from adding some strength to his wiry frame. He is an athletic hitter who should consistently post above average contact rates and does not expand the zone too much. He will need to improve with recognizing spin, but he was just an 18-year-old in full season ball this year. Rafaela adjusted his set up and swing path a bit this season, aiming to hit the ball in the air more. Put simply, Perez is a unicorn. Lawlar shows an advanced ability to use the whole field with authority while being able to just throw his hands at a pitch with two strikes and use his speed to leg one out when he is fooled. His ability to spot it on both sides of the plate makes it effective to both lefties and righties. Hes also a plus plus runner who will flash elite home-to-first times. 1 pick in the 2022 Draft. Its easy to see big time upside with Green offensively and given how hard he hits the baseball, there is big power potential. His takes are easy and he rarely gets fooled in the box. 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. The question seemed to be, how much upside does he have?. The slider has late, gyro break that dives under barrels and generates plenty of ground balls. Even so, he struck out 28% of batters and gave us glimpses into his elite potential. That said, Luciano deserves every bit of the hype. The newly-turned 20-year-old has some work to do to achieve his frontline ceiling, but theres potential for three plus pitches and above average command if all goes right with Jobes development. Parada has extremely quick hands and manipulates the barrel well helping him get to tough pitches. 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. About Prospects Data. Age: 21|Height/Weight: 510, 170|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $1.3M (2017) CLE|ETA: 2023. 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. A really physical 6-foot-2, 205 pound right-hander, Espino uses his body really well and has clean mechanics. Witt is not only the top prospect in the Royals organization but also in all of baseball. Height/Weight: 63, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (5), 2021 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. His long legs move quickly, making it seem like he is taking three steps between bases. With the added power has come a bit more whiff than expected, but Cowser hedges that with a great approach. The reality is, if Norby keeps hitting like this, they will have to find a spot for him at Camden Yards. 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. Amador is a polished hitter who repeats his moves well with great timing. 1 Bobby Witt Jr. SS/3B Kansas City Royals. 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. Age: 22 | Height/Weight: 64, 220 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 2nd Round (62), 2020 (CHC) | ETA: 2022. With impressive bat-to-ball skills, and even better pitch recognition skills, Collier has a chance to be an OBP machine with 30-homer pop. A three sport athlete in High School, Frelick won Masachusetts Gatorade Football Player of the Year before heading over to Boston College. 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. Tovar has a compact swing and uses the whole field well thanks to his barrel and body control. Tiedemanns fastball sits 94-96 MPH, topping at 98 with elite spin and a ton of arm-side run. A proven above-average hit-tool prospect, who taps into more power without wagering his contact, is almost always a safe profile. 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. With his elite power/bat speed and ability to crush pitches belt high and below, Alvarez has been able to slug through his struggles with consistency in Triple-A. Rodriguezs repertoire starts with his mid-to-upper 90s fastball with jump. A grinder behind the dish, Alvarez has continued to improve defensively as he has progressed through the minors. Height/Weight: 63, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (42), 2019 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Brown has three potentially plus offerings, starting with his 95-97 MPH fastball topping out at 99. Smooth and easy mechanics help White repeat his delivery and pound the strike zone. One of the most athletic catchers in the minors, Naylor has made big leaps behind the dish over the last couple seasons. Height/Weight: 61, 190|Bat/Throw: L/L|Comp B (71), 2021 (SDP)|ETA: 2023. November 18, 2022. Harrison has dominated his way through the minors from the jump. Not having a true defensive home hurts Aranda a bit, but he hedges that with the ability to play passable defense at multiple spots. A shoulder injury followed 2020s cancelled season, delaying his development quite a bit. The Orioles selected Wagner in the second round 42nd overall and pushed him through to A+ Aberdeen to finish the 2022 season. He is athletic, moving and blocking well behind the dish. Starting with his weight slightly stacked on his back leg, Mayer uses a barrel tip for timing along with a stride. Like many young catching prospects, Cartaya could use some improvement in the receiving department, but has steadily improved in that department. February 23, 2023. Though Meyers fastball sits 95-97 mph, it lacks desired shape and life. It seemed like 2022 was finally the season where Lewis was starting to put it all together. 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. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021 (SD)|ETA: 2025. As Busch gains more experience, he should find some more offensive consistency. Age: 20|Height/Weight: 62, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.6M (2018)|ETA: 2023. Tiedemann has the goods to be a strong No. Colas could be a middle of the order force for the White Sox soon. Though swing and miss concerns cloud the 21-year-olds outlook a bit, his consistent production has become impossible to ignore. Hardly ever handing out free passes and attacking hitters with an assortment of pitches, Pfaadt has become one of the more fun pitching prospects to watch. 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. Top 50 Prospects on Opening Day rosters No. The changeup was a focus for Painter heading into this season, improving his command of the pitch as well as the improved arm side fade that it now features. 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. The larger question in regards to De La Cruzs ceiling is how much he is going to hit, but his ridiculously high slugging on contact and improved body control in the box bode well even if he is a fringy hitter. If Carter cleans up his routes he will easily project as a plus defender in centerfield. 3 ceiling. 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. Carroll faced a lot of adversity since being drafted in 2019. Elite contact rates and a knack for getting on base give Frelick a high floor with enough impact to rack up plenty of extra base hits. Taken by the Nationals 5th overall, Green slashed .302/.404/.535 with 4 doubles, 2 home runs, and one stolen base. His hands work really well and he has a well above average arm for the position. Grid Actions: MLB. The MLB and MLBPA recently came to an agreement, and now we are close to the start of the 2022 MLB season. Just a 17% chase rate has helped Cowser walk at a 15% clip and his natural feel to hit still shines through. His swing decisions as a whole have slowly improved, which is encouraging to see as he has made the leap to High-A this season. The 21-year-olds split changeup is lagging behind as a third offering, but he has improved his feel for it this season landing it for a strike 15% more frequently than last year. Regarded as one of the best high school pitching prospects, Lesko was the first pitcher taken in the 2022 draft by the Padres at 15th overall. With some of the best raw power in his draft class and a large, projectable frame, Vientos enticed the Mets enough to take him 59th overall at the price tag of $1.5 million ($500K over slot) in 2017. His delivery is so effortless that there may be even more velocity in the tank. 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. The more I see of Soderstrom, the more confident I am that he can develop into the left-handed masher for the As. A favorite to be selected first overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mayer surprisingly fell to the Red Sox with the fourth selection. Pages has a swing geared for lifting the ball in the air to the pull-side. An absolute speedster with phenomenal baseball instincts and a veterans presence in the batters box, Carroll is a safe bet to be a solid big leaguer with All Star potential. The pitch has produced absurd spin rates over 3,000 RPMs with impressive depth. Its all about the consistency for the former second round pick both offensively and defensively. Rodriguez throws from a high arm slot with consistent, medium-effort mechanics and tons of arm speed. The Giants could have a perennial All-Star who is capable of launching 30 or more homers with ease if it all comes together. The 20-year-old has as much helium as just about any prospect. He has struggled to locate the pitch at times this year, throwing it for a strike roughly 15% less frequently than the rest of his arsenal. 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. Since 2018, the 22-year-old has pitched to a 2.41 ERA across every minor league level while striking out 406 in 283 1/3 innings. The progress the 22-year-old has made behind the dish in tandem with his offensive onslaught has him looking like the catcher of the future for the Guardians. 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. 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. As for Jackson, we can only hope his rise through the minor leagues will be as fast as Witt Jr., ushering an exciting wave of young talent. The new MLB top 100 prospects rankings list features a lot of the same names; Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodriguez and Spencer Torkelson have "graduated" from prospect status and Adley. The hit tool is fringe plus for OHoppe with above average raw power that he has figured out how to tap into consistently in games. What stands out the most with Mervis is how his numbers improved as he jumped levels. 3 starter. Big body with long levers and tremendous strength throughout his frame, Casas deploys a small hovering leg kick that is very slow and controlled and allows him to maintain incredible balance throughout every swing. An above average runner, Neto should provide some value on the base paths and mix in a handful of stolen bases. It was pitchability that helped Bibee get drafted out of Cal State Fullerton in last year and now with impressive stuff to pair with it, Bibee looks closer to a No. Considering his present ability to impact the baseball with more room to fill out in his frame, it would not be extreme to project 80 grade power for the shortstop. Your email address will not be published. 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. 2/No. Opponents had an OPS of .369 against both of Williams breaking ball this year with a 35% strikeout rate. In this article, you will see my top 200 prospect rankings for players from the 2022 MLB FYPD with my top 10 broken down. Not the biggest guy in the world at 6 foot, 185 pounds Neto gets the most out of his body and is capable of producing above average power. The pitch tunnels well off of his riding fastball boasting late, sharp bite away from right-handers. Pfaadts preferred weapon for left-handed hitters is his above average changeup with late arm side fade in the mid 80s. Built like an NBA small forward with impressive athleticism, there are few prospects in baseball with as much projection as Alcantara. Working off of his lively fastball is his hammer of a curveball in the low 80s. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (18), 2022 (CIN)|ETA: 2025. He has the tendency to get very contact-oriented, hitting more balls into the ground than desired, but his pro sample size is extremely small and he was handling aggressive assignments to High-A then Double-A in the early days of his Twins career. Get away with it or B. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: S/R|1st Round (8) 2022|ETA: 2024. The curve has become Browns go-to pitch against lefties, while his improved slider has become a much more reliable pitch for him against right-handed hitters. Hollidays barrel lives in the zone and even in the limited action we saw from him in his 2022 debut, the 18-year-old swung through few pitches. However, he will have to continue to make strides with his command in order to reach his No. He lacks physical stature, but is wiry strong with quick twitch that you just cant teach and has steadily improved in regards to driving the ball in the air. Ruiz has made the majority of his outfield appearances in center field where his reads and routes are passable along with an average arm. Though the higher ground ball rate is something to monitor with Campusano, his improved contact rates against all pitch types, chase rates and overall swing decisions provide reason for optimism. A well-regarded prospect out of high school, Tiedemanns asking price was not met in 2020 and he opted to go the JuCo route with his eyes on the 2021 Draft. There have been starts where the changeup is there for Miller and he is comfortable throwing it to both lefties and righties, providing hope that it can be an above average offering. Coming out of Cal Poly, Brooks Lee has the best contact skills coming out of the college ranks. 3 starter than the fringe No. Due to the presence of Alek Thomas, Carroll has seen action in left in the early going of his MLB career where he is already a plus plus defender. Stocky with a powerful and explosive lower half, Alvarez stays in his backside really well and controls his body throughout his load and swing. If Burleson can improve his patience a bit, he should be an OBP machine. 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. Height/Weight: 60, 185|Bat/Throw: L/L|1st Round (19), 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2024. He identifies spin well and punishes mistakes while lifting the ball as much as anyone in the minors which helps his offensive profile. Wiemers ability to catch up to almost any velocity while holding his own against secondary stuff really improves his outlook in regards to his hit tool. The 21-year-olds footwork looks strong enough to accommodate a move to second, but his arm is decent enough to play an average third base. Jungs power was sapped by a 50% ground ball rate, which came as a result of an aggressive leg kick that was more of a knee lift upwards than a gather into his backside. Soderstroms controlled violence with his swing gives him a great chance to hit for power while not whiffing at too high of a clip. He will need to improve his command and feel for pitching in order to achieve his ceiling, which remains sky high. A move to third seems likely but it doesnt really matter too much where you play if you slug with the best of them. Four viable offerings and plus command has helped Pfaadt get outs in even the most hitter friendly environments. Meyers calling card is his plus-plus slider which sits 89-91 and generates 2800 RPMs. Jones should start the year in complex ball before getting the bump to A- Visalia. 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. Davis returned from injury for the final month of the Triple-A season and is slated to get more at bats in the Arizona Fall League while eying a strong start to 2023 and a potential call up. Green uses the whole field really well and controls his body impressively for such a raw hitter. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Romos stroke from the left side is really impressive as he stays short, compact and quick. In this article, you will see my top 200 prospect rankings for players from the 2022 MLB FYPD with my top 10 broken down. A slightly open stance with the weight on his front foot up on his toe, Colas starts his load by turning his front foot inward to get into his back side and create tension before unleashing his explosive swing. Whites fastball is easily a plus pitch thanks to the strong velocity, high spin rates and his ability to command it east/west and north/south. Launching 13 homers and 45 extra base hits in 91 games this year, Mayer should grow into plus power as he fills out his projectable frame. Harrisons above-average changeup worked in tandem with his fastball to make at-bats extremely difficult on opposite-handed hitters. Green should get the bump to A- Fredericksburg to start the 2023 campaign. Theres a nice blend of on base skills, power potential and athleticism that could make Ford a dynamic offensive threat. Hes currently a fringe plus runner who takes long strides and has great closing speed in the outfield. 1 prospect in baseball. Plus power, athleticism and a patient approach gives Naylor exciting offensive upside. His efficient bat path is quick to the ball while staying in the zone for a long time. Carter has five-tool potential with a great chance to stay in centerfield and the polish to climb to the big leagues quickly. This has helped Ruiz see the ball longer and make better swing decisions. Hell likely begin next season in Triple-A with a chance at an early season promotion. 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. 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.