Ryan Webb - LHP (Guardians, 1st Base and Auto, 125/77) - The left-hander out of the University of Georgia was primarily used as a reliever until the past season given the strength of the starting rotation in previous years. Given the injury situation, I'll slot him as a high-risk play at the bottom of Tier Two and see how he looks in 2023. Lite Exclusive RayWave Refractor Parallel. Hobby lottery tickets where the odds are stacked against you. . I like his compact swing and how he can get it to through the zone for plus pull-side power. Shane Panzini - RHP (Royals, 1st Base and Auto, 108/113) - Along with the Royals second and third-round picks, Shane Panzini was another overslot signer, this time in the fourth round with the Royals spreading around that seventh overall pick money around. Swing and miss stuff across the repertoire as he racked up 136 strikeouts in just over 91 innings in his final year of college ball. . He's a skinny 6'3" - with added mass, you hope that will lead to an increase in velocity which suddenly makes him a much more interesting pitcher given his plus command. under Zaidi. May end up in a corner outfield spot putting more pressure on the bat, but also sticking in center field is a likely possibility. Patient and advanced approach at the plate willing to go with the pitch to the opposite field, gap power that should turn into plus power as he grows into his body, and should have enough speed to be a threat on the base paths. Benny Montgomery - OF (Rockies, 1st Base and Auto, 8/20) - Montgomery is that rare player where the sky is the limit, and the only thing limiting that will be his hit tool. Arguably the sport most associated with the hobby, baseball has a rich history that stretches from tobacco cards to ultra-modern superfractors. His left-handed swing looks more geared towards power as he tends to load up more while his right-handed swing looks to put the bat on the ball more. Lacking the pedigree and huge upside, TJ pitchers are almost always going to end up in Tier None which is where I am putting Webb. He put up 9 home runs in his eye-popping final season at Oregon and had double plus max exit velocity in his early pro ball run. 2021 Bowman Draft Baseball Jumbo Box Configuration: 12 packs per box. He's fleeter afoot than the typical catcher, as evidenced in his 16/16 season in 103 games across two levels. A pitchability righty with a bucket of average offerings starting with a low 90s fastball and a slider, curveball, and changeup as his secondaries. Top of Tier None with potential for some upward hobby mobility as he climbs Yankees prospect lists. There's an outside shot as a back-end starter, especially if the fastball velocity ticks up, but it typically lives in the low 90s. 2021 Bowman card list & price guide. Double plus with some elite characteristics hitting 98 and averaging 96. Potential for a good player as a table setter or bottom of the order bat, but there's better than an outside chance that he settles into pro ball and justifies a Tier 3 ranking in the future. Has a very patient approach and the willingness to take the base on balls. Releases include 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome, 2022 Bowman Heritage, and 2022 Bowman Inception. Add in two to three of these guys and we start to get closer to previous years - Jack Leiter, Khalil Watson, Colson Montgomery, Joshua Baez, Max Muncy, Matt McLain, and Trey Sweeney would all be welcome additions. Above average, potentially plus, hit tool that can sneak in some average power and should be able to reach double-digit steals. With full run, he could hit for a good average, get 20 home runs, and steal 20 bases. An uptick in velocity topping out at 98 for his fastball and significantly improved command that lead the nation in K/9 were the primary drivers of this. Luke Murphy - RHP (Angels, 1st Base and Auto, 110/NR) - Angels 4th round reliever out of Vanderbilt tore his UCL before getting to campus in the summer of 2018 and then got only a partial season when he came back in 2020 due to the pandemic. Without the general catcher penalty, Davis would likely end up in Tier 1, especially going at 1 overall in the draft. With power being the most coveted hobby tool, I am going to push Holgate into the bottom half of Tier 2 even with his hit deficiencies. Top Members Top Searches Top Sets User Lists. Another righty prep arm that makes sense to start in Tier None until further notice. Low 90s velocity on his fastball currently that will need to see an uptick. As a switch hitting shortstop-only profile, he is likely on the fence between Tier 2 and Tier 3. The second new parallel is exclusive to the Lite boxes and is the Black & White RayWave refractor. Donta Williams - OF (Orioles, 1st Base only, 106/333) - The Orioles underslot fourth-round pick out of the University of Arizona projects to a second division outfielder or strong side platoon as a lefty bat. Instead, he lands in a place where the deck is stacked against him and I am having thoughts of pushing him down into Tier None. Has plus power with a really pretty right handed swing when he gets a hold of one. And yet, he's managed to work himself all the way to Triple-A. Evaluating The Best Prospects In 2021 Bowman Chrome Prospect rankings are based on scouting grades and narrative reports for each player. A high leverage reliever with mid-rotation upside depending on how the secondaries develop with an absolutely lights out fastball gets into my Tier 3 based on upside. The Alabama prep lefty throws a low to mid 90s fastball with a hard slider and a decent curveball. However he moves forward with that or without it, the missing ingredient is getting the hit tool up to the level of all his other tools, or close to it. Bat speed galore from the left-handed side and plus power will be his calling card. Still no reason to put him anywhere else but Tier None. But given the small sample sizes and lesser competition levels, I am going to put him at the top half of Tier 3 based on his tools. But this isnt your Bowman Draft that you might be used to. There will likely be some in the hobby taking a shot just for that most unlikeliest of outcomes. Fills up the zone and relies on weak contact and plus command with his four-pitch mix. It seemed like most hitters were laying off of it and he wasn't able to get many called strikes with it. Cameron Cauley - SS (Rangers, 1st Base only, 73/230) - The prep shortstop out of Texas has all the tools to stick at short which is his main calling card. Doug Nikhazy - LHP (Guardians, 1st Base and Auto, 58/44) - Reliable left-hander with a ton of personality that went to one of the best pitching dev orgs in baseball. But for now, he's a pitchability backend starter with a safe floor and not a ton of ceiling, which is a standard Tier None call. It comes in Aqua, Green Sparkle, Yellow, and Red. I've liked the video of him when I put it on of his Low A games, often taking what the pitcher gives him and hitting to all fields, but I have also seen a bit more swing and miss than I would like. He also has a developing changeup that has been tagged as above average at the moment but with potential for more. Has a plus fastball in the mid-90s and a double plus slider with elite spin rates that was the best slider in the draft and in contention for best pitch period in all of the draft. He's an easy Tier None call for the moment but someone to keep an eye on because the raw stuff is there to become a lot more. (1:6 Hobby Packs) New Applied Pressure - Highlighting later round talent that has worked their way into the Top 100 with a cutting edge stylized diamond stone design. February 2, 2023. Ky Bush - LHP (Angels, 1st Base and Auto, 45/73) - Angels 2nd Rounder out of St. Mary's College cuts an imposing figure on the mound at 6'5" and 250 pounds. With his experience and excellent performance in 2021, we don't see any signs of slowing down. The biggest drawback is that he may not get to more than 15-ish home runs. An inconsistent backend starter type with command and control issues that lead to bullpen risk is going to end up in Tier None almost every time. Both pitches get a ton of swing and misses, but the fastball, even with its plus velocity may need more movement/approach tuning to get it to its plus potential. Nice floor of a utility player that fits the Rays interchangeable lineup model well but doesn't have the ceiling of anything higher than a Tier 3 player. 21 overall prospect (down six spots from Murphy's previous ranking of No. No plus pitches, but throws four average to above average pitches that all work well with each other. Cal Conley - 2B/SS (Braves, 1st Base only, 126/105) - The Braves 4th round pick out of Texas Tech has that middle infielder utility player look to him. Jumbo Hobby box - guarantees 3 autos and is roughly $400 pre-sale per box. Michael Morales - RHP (Mariners, 1st Base and Auto, 83/130) - The Vanderbilt commit took an overslot deal to break that commitment as it is one of the harder colleges to get guys away from. As such, he's mostly a top of Tier None player, but those eye-popping strikeout numbers in 2021 gave me pause for Tier 3 consideration. Follow our 2023 NFL Combine tracker, top performers, participants, live results and commentary. Tier 2 - Bats that may lack in a certain area such as top-end power, three true outcomes players, maybe great real life/fantasy players, but not hobby-elite, or tantalizing raw talents. Asia Edition Hobby box - one guaranteed auto with exclusive Asia refractors - these have typically been the same thing as the mojo refractors you find in retail Mega boxes of Bowman Baseball and Bowman Chrome. Will the real Alex Binelas please stand up? Watch live streaming. Billed as a hit-over-power hitter, he surprisingly put up 17 home runs in 59 college games this year. Low to mid 90s fastball that reportedly has started to top out in the upper 90s with a changeup, slider, and curveball that he throws with varying degrees of success for his secondaries. Wander Franco - Tampa Bay Rays, SS. A top 10 player in our Data Driven Top 500 with double plus max velo, BB%, and Chase %, I really want to take a bit of a leap and put him in the bottom of Tier 1. I really liked the looks I had and was tempted to push him up to Tier 3, but will let caution get the better part of valor here. There is almost no video out there, so he is a hard-to-evaluate arm at the moment. It looked decent and he threw a lot of strikes, but I didn't see anything special that would push him out of the Tier None conversation for now. The right side of the plate was more promising as he seemed to have a more natural, hit over power swing. His curveball is plus and his best pitch. In addition, the Giants dev org, especially with pitching, has taken a Giant leap forward (see what I did there?) Mostly average tools on the offensive side of the equation. Jackson Merrill - SS (Padres, 1st Base only, 27/69) - Off the top with Merrill, be aware that his photo on his card is not him, and is speculated that it is Isaac Frye, a showcase teammate at some point previously (thanks Topps). Nicely balanced delivery that features a low 90's fastball and a biting 12/6 curveball. A high-risk Tier 1 player for me given the missing ingredient, but that power speed archetype that Montgomery possesses in spades can be hobby gold. Lacking the collectible team bump and round 1 draft pick bump, the risky righty prep pitcher profile is going to keep Morales in Tier None. But without the all-important strikeout upside that would get the hobby on the bandwagon, he will be at the top half of Tier 3. New for this year are Aqua Lava (numbered to 199) and Red Lava (5). Mid-90s fastball with three secondaries all average to above average in a slider, curveball, and changeup. This is a hobby lottery ticket assuming he is cheap. He has all the tools to stick at shortstop which gives him a nice floor. Needs to add in the command and control that most prep arms lack, including Kudrna, and you can project a mid-rotation starter. He racks up a ton of strikeouts with that slider and it is a thing of beauty to watch. Jeremy Woo May 26, 2020 Traditionally, we've waited until after the draft to take a hard look. Let's Talk Wax 7.4K subscribers Subscribe 11K views 1 year ago The 2021 Bowman Draft. He apparently will throw an inconsistent changeup infrequently as his third pitch, but I never saw it in the video I watched. Ryan Cusick - RHP (Braves, 1st Base and Auto, 24/24) - The Braves 1st round selection out of Wake Forest throws gas and has all of the under the cover stats to support what is overall a double plus fastball. As an example, imagine if you were a big believer in Mike Trout before he took his first professional at-bat. Podcasts . Strong hit tool with doubles power and past pre-draft hype is mitigated with a partial catcher penalty and the mysterious disappearance of homerun power. A floor of high leverage relief to a ceiling of a two double plus pitches SP2/SP3 is enticing to slide into the bottom of Tier 2, but I will try and contain my exuberance for what I saw and put him at the top half of Tier 3. Unfortunately one of those Tier 1 players, Brady House, doesnt have any autographed cards, severely limiting the chase for his cards. If he doesn't he probably ends up the bullpen. I have broken down these 1st prospects into four tiers based on a combination of my perception of hobby interest and my own personal long-term hobby outlook. What I did see in addition to the fastball and curveball was a pitching motion that almost looked like he was falling towards the first base side mid-arm swing which lead to the pitches all staying arm-side. FOR SALE! Not a ton of video to watch, but he has a swing geared for power and reportedly hit one out almost 500 feet in the Complex league. With some velo uptick, I could see McDermott cementing his role as a backend SP, but probably not much more than a mid-rotation SP at best, which keeps him in Tier None for now and possibly a Tier 3 guy at peak. As he learns how to pitch with an exclusive focus on the mound, I can see Gray jumping up the lists and Tiers, but for now, I will slot him into the top of Tier None. Low to mid 90s fastball with velocity with a variety of secondaries that he throws with confidence and tunnels well. . Jordan Viars - OF (Phillies, 1st Base and Auto, 84/600) - The Texas prep lefty bat has a man's body at a young age and a pretty swing to go with it. Big time deceptive delivery from the left side with a big arm swing. Stats. Really raw from a pitching standpoint. Williams turned out to be a pretty strong swimmer as he went from an interesting relief arm to a dominant ace in his senior season at East Carolina. 2021 Bowman - Chrome Prospects. While Binelas has mainly played third base, his lack of arm and athleticism will push him to first base long term, further pressuring his power over hit profile to improve in both areas. Ty Madden - RHP (Tigers, 1st Base only, 32/13) - The Tigers Comp A pick out of the University of Texas has the prototypical starting pitcher frame featuring a plus slider and an above-average fastball that he runs up into the high 90s. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for (20) 2021 BOWMAN DRAFT JORDAN LAWLAR (LAWLER) RCS-#11 MLB PROSPECT/MT/AA @ 20 at the best online prices at eBay! Not sure if there are any plus tools yet to his game, but enough promise with the hit and power tools for me to put him into the back half of Tier 3. His fastball is often in the upper half of the zone, which is great for setting up his off-speed, but it lacks top end velocity and deception, which can lead to the pitch being hittable. Top of Tier 3 player that develops anything more than average power and he slides into Tier 2.

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