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. The former first rounder should be a part of the Orioles 2023 plans. Compreshensive MLB prospect rankings in a sortable, easy-to-read, feature-rich table. All Prospects rankings are compiled in late winter, prior to the MLB season. Matos is an aggressive base runner and has stolen bases with a high rate of success in previous seasons. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 68, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $200K, 2020 (MIA)|ETA: 2023. Acquired from the Yankees in the Anthony Rizzo deal, Alcantara has a chance to be a terrorizing middle-of-the order bat with sneaky complementary tools. 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. Assuming Espino is healthy, he is talented enough to start next season in Triple-A with a chance of breaking into the big leagues at some point next season. Westburg is quick to the ball which allows him to catch up to velocity and avoid cheating. The Phillies could very well have their next generation ace in Painter as he continues to exceed even the loftiest of expectations. Walker will have the tendency pull off of well-located breaking stuff, but he rarely misses mistakes allowing him to remain productive against curves and sliders in the minors. Nearly a .300 hitter in his two professional seasons, theres little question in regards to Hassells hit tool. 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. . He feasts on fastballs middle-away and hanging breaking balls. Walker starts slightly open with his stance and does not close himself off totally, sometimes even stepping in the bucket a bit. Guardians cautious with Valera's wrist timetable. 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. On pace to set a career high in stolen bases, he has also been the most efficient of his career, swiping his first 29 bags on 31 tries this season. 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. After a strong showing as a 19-year-old in Low-A last season, Matos looked poised for a breakout in 2022. Plus raw power and potential for an above-average hit-tool, Marte has the upside of a middle-of-the-order masher with some speed. An above average runner, Volpe does not need elite speed to be a menace on the base paths. 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. 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. He will need to cut down in the whiffs to reach his All-Star ceiling, though. Arguably 2021s biggest breakout prospect got off to a brutally slow start this season before kicking things in gear the rest of the way. As I speak to Minor Leaguers of who has stood out to them over the last couple seasons, Arandas name comes up as much as anyones. On pace for a career-high mark for innings this season, Hall has at least made major strides in regards to the latter this year. Five tool potential with a relatively high floor, Henderson is one of baseballs best prospects for a reason. Its all about the consistency for the former second round pick both offensively and defensively. In the Cape Cod league, Lee slashed an astounding .405/.432/.667 with 6 home runs, 16 runs scored and 13 RBIs in 21 games played in 2021. 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. Naylor now features a more pronounced leg kick, that gathers him even further into his back hip before uncorking his powerful swing. Even though Herrera has not quite put his exciting offensive tools together, he turned in another above average offensive season, but this time in Triple-A as a 22-year-old catcher. Chourios load is simple, picking his heel up while focusing on shifting his weight onto his back side. An aggressive hitter, Chourios 33% chase rate has limited his ability to take free passes, but thanks to how quick Chourio is to the ball, he rarely misses fastballs, mashing to an OPS over 1.100 against them. The big right-handed hitter starts heavily stacked on his backside using a pronounced toe tap as a timing mechanism. He commands the pitch well, getting whiffs at the top of the zone while working east west effectively too. After a rough 2019 Minor League season, Lewis broke out as the MVP of the Arizona Fall League. Green should have no problem sticking in center and has a chance to produce impressive power numbers. Williams fits the description of the big bodied power pitcher, standing at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds while he power fastball leads the way with for his electric arsenal. 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. Hes currently a fringe plus runner who takes long strides and has great closing speed in the outfield. Despite an aggressive approach, Matos boasts impressive contact rates combined with exit velocities routinely above 105 miles-per-hour thanks to his exceptionally quick hands. Still just 20 years old, the outfielder is following up a strong first pro season in Low-A with even more production in High-A. A switch hitter with pretty even production from both sides, Rodriguez has a really good feel for both of his swings that are geared for lift and carry. Opponents hit just .167 against the pitch this season and it is sharp enough to be a weapon against both lefties and righties. His strength and long arms allow him to generate plus bat speed whip with plus-plus raw power. Theres much more potential for Herrera offensively and still plenty of time to get there. Look for Matos to bounce back in 2023. He has played all three spots in his Minor League career, but he is most comfortable and experienced in right field. The raw movement on his pitches is great. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021 (SD)|ETA: 2025. Seemingly always on time with a knack for manipulating the barrel and getting to tough pitches, Moreno has one of the best hit-tools in the minors. Casas is still working to tap into his light-tower power more consistently in games and injuries over the last couple seasons have like effected that. The Rays have plenty of options at first base moving forward, but Manzardo might be the best of the bunch. Starts crouched and slightly open. 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 topped his 2021 career-high of 15 homers with 17 more in 2022. The hit tool and raw power were never a question for Jung, but he struggled to tap into his plus raw pop in his first professional season. Though he is pretty filled out frame wise, Ford has more power in the tank if he can sync his upper body and lower half up more. 5 outlook he had on draft day. Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: $2.7M (2022) CWS|ETA: 2023. Rounding out Burrows arsenal is his above average changeup which has improved massively this season. An average runner, Montgomery moves well for his 6-foot-4 frame though he probably wont be the rangiest of shortstops. The good news is Meyers fastball ticked up a notch prior to his injury, helping him get more whiffs on the pitch. A prized international free agent after a track record of hitting (and pitching) in Cuba and in Japans Minor League system, Colas scrapped the pitching to focus on hitting and turned in a monster first season in the White Sox org. Top MLB Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball. By nature, Alcantara can get long at times with his swing and can find himself struggling to get around on higher velocity. 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. Elly De La Cruz is electric. Johnson starts with his bat resting on his shoulder and his weight favoring his backside before getting into a big leg kick that coincides with a barrel tip. Consistent numbers in Triple-A have Steer knocking on the door of a Big League debut. Age: 23|Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (1), 2017 (MIN)|ETA: 2022. Baty made some small tweaks to sync up his upper body and lower-half, slashing his ground ball rate by more than 10%. McLain is a line drive hitter who splits the gaps and can tap into above-average pop to his pull side. top. That said, his defensive ability, relatively advanced bat and dynamic speed give him a high floor at shortstop. Height/Weight: 63, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: 2018 LAD ($2.5M)|ETA: 2024. As we have already seen, Neto is a high floor bat with solid complementary tools that should help him climb through the minors quickly. Reliever risk all but gone, Miller is a likely middle-of-the-rotation option with frontline potential. By Aram Leighton | September 28, 2022 | | 0 The 2022 Minor League season has wrapped up and with that a full season of prospect performances to evaluate. Given the confidence that PCA has in his ability to put bat on ball, he can get a bit swing happy at times. Mervis detailed his swing adjustments on our prospect podcast The Call Up back in May then proceeded to climb three levels, mashing to a .310/.381/.610 line with 36 HR and 77 XBH over the course of the season. Power may not be a focal point of Tovars game, but an improved ability to pick his spots to let it eat and increased strength have him looking like a guy who can hit 15-20 homers despite a mostly gap-to-gap approach that will produce more doubles. Parada has worked hard on his defense, but still has some ways to go. Standing at 64, Brock Porter has a starters build and the stats and awards on the mantle to prove it. The youngest player in his conference, Collier raked to a .956 OPS against pitchers who were multiple years older than him. His present feel to hit is extremely advanced as are his defensive tools. 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. The reality is, Moreno would likely be getting every day reps at the big league level for a large portion of MLBs teams right now. 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. Soderstroms decent hands should help him profile as an above average defensive first baseman. Grayson Rodriguez, SP 3. Given that he has only thrown 230 innings dating back to college, we believe Cavalli will continue to develop. Burleson has an extremely quiet set up, starting pre-stacked on his backside with just a toe tap for timing. The power is closer to average than above average for Ruiz, but he hits a ton of line drives and generates some impressive carry to his pull side. Even when the stuff isnt all the way there, Priesters above average command and five pitch mix helps him turn in quality starts. One of baseballs biggest breakout prospects this season, Ruiz has turned into much more than a set of wheels. Already one of the games best catching prospects, Cartaya made up for lost time with a monster 2022 season. A great athlete for his size, Walker has held his own at third base, but with his rapid rise through the minors and Nolan Arenado manning third for the Cardinals for the foreseeable future, Walker has seen reps at all three outfield spots. His quick bat and impressive body control helps him crush fastballs and changeups. 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. Plus defense and speed headline Perazas exciting tools, but the kid can swing it too. The pitch has flashed plus, but was inconsistent this season. The right-hander has three secondary offerings he will mix in with his above average slider leading the way. 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. The way Manzardo controls his at bats and is already able to get into his power with potentially some more in the tank is exciting. An insanely twitchy athlete who was also a highly regarded prospect on the mound, Winn generates impressive bat speed and rotational power. That said, his improvements with his lower half have helped him stay behind the baseball and use the whole field. Green should get the bump to A- Fredericksburg to start the 2023 campaign. An above average runner, Naylor has stolen 20 bases on 24 tries, bringing that JT Realmuto type of athleticism to the catching position. Theres 30+ homer pop to dream on with good on base skills and staying power at short. Collier has always been ahead of his years as a baseball player. Peraza has a silky smooth right-handed stroke that features a big, slow and controlled leg kick and a clean barrel path that stays in the zone for a long time. Elite speed and defensive potential in centerfield with an offensive skillset to dream on, Chourio has a lot of similarities to Michael Harris II, including how young he could possibly debut. Walkers average speed and elite arm and give him the potential to play an above average right field once he gets comfortable out there. As a result, Cassie found himself out on his front foot too frequently on off speed pitches, causing more weak contact and ground balls. Cowser has answered those questions this season with 17 homers across three levels. 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. 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. 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. The added strength/weight has slowed Lee down a tick and his range is limited. It will never be a bat-missing machine like the changeup, but it is a valuable pitch nonetheless. While his power is more apparent to his pull side at this point, Montgomery comfortably barrels the ball to all fields and should develop into home run power to all fields. 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. 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. 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. Regardless the spot taken in the draft indicates that the Padres were undeterred. He adds value on the bases, though will probably never be more than the occasional base stealer. Height/Weight: 510, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|3rd Round (90), 2019 (MIN)|ETA: 2022. The Yankees feel like they have their shortstop of the future and they have every reason to think so. Frequently putting himself in a good position to hit along with a short, quick swing, Davis projects as an above average hitter. Veen is a long, slender, and fluid athlete with tons of projection still left in his frame. One of baseballs higher floor prospects, Turang may never be a star, but he has a great chance to be an MLB regular and potentially a solid one at that. Top 50 Prospects on Opening Day rosters No. A better hitter with added power, its easy to buy what Naylor is selling this year. An under-the-radar Tennessee prep prospect in the 2020 Draft, few pro scouts had seen Carter play. Though we have seen Henderson moved around the diamond in Triple-A and at the MLB level, that is more a testament to Hendersons natural fielding ability and versatility than an inability to stick at shortstop. A well-rounded game with monster offensive upside, Mayer has already shown a solid feel to hit with still plenty of physical projection. The pitch is presently average with a chance to be comfortably above average because of the way it plays. Volpe stores plenty of energy in his back side with his hovering leg kick before unleashing his explosive lower half and bat speed. Four viable offerings and plus command has helped Pfaadt get outs in even the most hitter friendly environments. Parada has the upside of a middle-of-the-order masher for a first division team. Long viewed as a candidate to be selected first overall in 2021s MLB Draft, Lawlar was the most well-rounded prep prospect in the class and has proved it by climbing all the way to Double-A in his first full professional season. An average pitch coming into the season, Tiedemanns improvement with the slider has it looking closer to above average while flashing plus. Lees floor is as high as any 2022 draftee and his ceiling will likely be dictated by how much he can slug. Green gets to his top speed quickly and should be a menace on the base paths. He is an above average athlete which provides hope that he can develop into at least an average defender. Boasting an impressive blend of contact and power this season, OHoppe produced a zone contact rate of 87% while hitting 26 homers. Youll see Williams often finish even his swing more upright than he started, which is a bit of a tell. 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. Already putting on shows with his majestic batting practice homers, we started to see flashes of his plus raw power in games this season. 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. Height/Weight: 62, 195 | Bat/Throw: L/L | 1st Round (8) 2020 | ETA: 2024. Lagging behind the other three pitches is Millers changeup which has flashed above average but has the tendency to get firm on him. 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. 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. With decent defensive tools across the board, Valera should be a fine defender in a corner outfield spot. James Wood could wind up being one of the steals of the 2021 Draft. Initially viewed as a high-risk, high-reward power bat, Marte has a higher offensive floor than some may give him credit for. Wiemer has struggled at times with his jumps and reads, but his tools are just too tantalizing to write off his definitive upside. 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. Theres probably even more room for strength with the 19-year-old which is absurd considering the fact that he has already hit a ball 114 mph this year and boasts a 90th percentile exit velocity of 110 mph. So much so that the 17-year-old decided to get his GED and play Junior College Baseball at Chipola College which has produced players like Jose Bautista, Russell Martin, Patrick Corbin, Adam Duvall and others. He easily has the potential for 30+ home run pop with the patience to keep the strikeout rates in check while getting on base at a good clip. 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. Norby is a well rounded player who gets the most out of his above average tools. The 22-year-old overcame some drifting issues with his swing earlier in the season, finding much more lower half consistency which has helped him make more consistent contact with more impact. Similar to his father in many ways, Druw has shown big power potential to go along with the best speed and defense in the 2022 draft. Harrisons plus fastball is his best pitch. 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. Jackson profiles as a true dynasty managers dream, showing plus grades in contact, power, speed, and fielding. Yasser Mercedes - OF (Twins, 1st Base and Auto) - The top signing of the Twins in the 2022 International Free Agent class for $1.7 Million out of the Dominican Republic (although he was born in Puerto Rico). 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. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (165) 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2022. 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. The right-hander will mix in an 85-87 mph changeup that flashes above average. He cut down on the swing and miss in his final year at Virginia Tech. Physical but athletic, Naylor offers plenty of raw power and explosiveness in his swing. While he is not a burner, Williams is fast enough to be a factor on the base paths. Chourio has wasted no time getting acclimated to baseball stateside. He was able to get away with some things in college thanks to his absurd arm, but he will need to shore up some defensive fundamentals to provide value on the defensive side of things. The pitch is comfortably above average and plays up off of his lively fastball. Casas has already hit home runs as far as 472 feet and has the ability to mishit baseballs that still leave the yard. So even. Burrows has a solid three pitch mix and has commanded it better than ever this season. Even with command issues, Harrison gets enough whiffs to be a high strikeout middle of the rotation arm who may struggle with consistency. Again, Cowser is too good of a hitter to have gaping splits longterm. Even in his banged up 2022, Matos stole 11 bases on 14 tries. It helps that Paradas load starts early though his athleticism and strong base allows him to repeat the moves. He has held true to his assertion, swiping 31 bases on 34 tries between Double-A and Triple-A this season. A big frame at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds, Carter has plenty of room to add more strength and could easily develop into plus power. He has a tendency to get on his front foot on occasion, cutting off his swing a bit and leading to occasional top spin ball to right field. As the stuff has jumped, Bibees command has remained fantastic, walking just 5% of hitters this season. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Meads advanced approach and swing give him a chance at becoming a plus hitter at the highest level with 20+ homers and plenty of doubles. He may not be as aggressive on the base paths, however even a tempered Lewis can swipe 20 bags with ease. Athleticism and mobility is a big part of Hassells game from the batters box to center field and the base paths. It seems like Veens plan is to remain relatively slender and allow his plus speed to remain a big part of his game. . He identifies spin well and punishes mistakes while lifting the ball as much as anyone in the minors which helps his offensive profile. Touching 99 mph, Painter earns widespread praise. His two breaking balls had the tendency to blend together earlier in his career, but he has focused on distinguishing the two offerings. Soderstrom is way ahead of his years in the batters box, but struggled behind the dish in his first two pro seasons. At its best, the curve should be a plus swing-and-miss pitch to both lefties and righties thanks to its vertical break. Arguably possessing the nastiest stuff of any left-handed prospect in baseball, it is all about command and health for Hall. 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. A high floor relative to the other prep bats recently drafted, Montgomery still offers immense upside. Vargas has a great chance to get on base at a high clip with 20+ homer power in the tank and plenty of doubles. Combined Neto slashed .299/.377/.476 with 9 doubles, 5 home runs, 27 RBI and 5 stolen bases in 37 games played. A plus runner with plenty of lateral quickness and range, Holliday has a great chance to stick at shortstop. Injuries cut Lucianos 2022 season to just 65 games, but when he was on the field, he flashed the elite bat speed and raw pop that has made him one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball for years. A 20/20 shortstop with gold glove defense is the hope here, and Tovar seems to inch closer to that outcome each day. As a result, the prospect was not on a ton of radars on Opening Day. Naturally, the 20-year-old should start to impact the baseball with a bit more authority and should be able to tap into 20 homer power, but a 20/20 profile with a high batting average and staying power in center field seems like the most likely profile for Hassell. Henderson has done everything possible to improve his stock over the last two seasons. Solid reads and instincts along with an above average arm give him a great chance to stick in center, but if he moves to a corner he could profile as a fringe plus defender. After almost never throwing it in high school, Jobe showed a pretty good feel for the pitch which boasts 14 inches of arm side fade. Though not the biggest guy in the world at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, Moreno has above average power in the tank, but the challenge is tapping into it without compromising a big part of what makes him such a highly regarded prospect: his innate feel to hit. The pitch sits in the upper 80s, occasionally touching 90 MPH. In Meyers 178 professional innings, opponents have hit just .111/.169/.215 against Meyers slider even with him throwing it nearly 40% of the time. A slow, controlled windup that exudes little effort, Perez takes his time before he whips in his mid-90s heater with ridiculous arm speed. Westburg has above average raw power and his ability to get into it consistently in games this season bodes well for his longterm outlook. After setting a career high of 14 homers last year, Aranda has launched 20 this season while maintaining his elite contact rates.

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