The 6-foot-2, 180 pound Williams has long levers and generates easy bat speed even though his swing can be very upper half centric. Winn boasts top of the scale speed and his freakish athleticism can be seen on the base paths and in the field. Already on the 40 man roster, Valera could break into the big leagues next year, though another few hundred at bats in Triple-A would do him well. It sits 93-95 MPH, topping out at 97. The pitch is comfortably above average and plays up off of his lively fastball. Swing and miss concerns deterred teams from taking Walker in the front half of 2020s first round, though Walker has done nothing but hit since going pro. The second plus offering for Hall is his slider with late bite in the mid 80s. 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. Projectable would put it lightly with the 6-foot-6, athletic Alcantara. Career-highs in virtually every offensive category have the 23-year-old looking like a potentially dynamic MLB player. Prospects with 70 grade raw power to dream on and potential to stick in center field dont come around every day. As ridiculous as it sounds, sometimes it seems like Tovar was born to play shortstop. Not only does De La Cruz possess arguably the most exciting offensive tools in Minor League Baseball, but he is already translating them into production in what really is his first full professional season. Buschs value will be dictated by the potency of his bat. A zone contact rate of 89% through his 31 professional games while walking at a solid 12% mark, Lee should be a high on-base, low strikeout threat annually. That said, his improvements with his lower half have helped him stay behind the baseball and use the whole field. An elite defensive defender at multiple spots, Rafaela enjoyed a power breakout in 2022, boosting his longterm outlook. He put the finishing touches on a fantastic collegiate career, slashing .357/.462/.664 with 15 HRs and 55 RBIs in 58 games played at Cal Poly in 2022. He simply dismantled Low-A hitters, punching out 81 batters in 52.1 innings with a WHIP of 0.88. At the end of the day, the big asset here is Davis bat. Though the command is a work in progress, Jobes athleticism on the mound and ability to stay around the strike zone in his first year points towards above average command in the future. A catcher with a ton of upside on both sides of the ball, Herrera has steadily produced in the upper minors, but has more in the tank. His two breaking balls had the tendency to blend together earlier in his career, but he has focused on distinguishing the two offerings. A proven above-average hit-tool prospect, who taps into more power without wagering his contact, is almost always a safe profile. Rodriguez is an extremely fun prospect. 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. He has no problem catching up with velocity and is already an above average hitter. Luciano is viewed by many as a candidate to move off of shortstop, though the Giants have exclusively played him at short so far in his career. Huge raw power with swing and miss concerns, Vientos has has remained too productive to ignore at the upper levels and is still just 22 years old. Reliever risk all but gone, Miller is a likely middle-of-the-rotation option with frontline potential. 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. His reads are already at least big league average and the combination of his speed and efficient routes make it seem like he can get to any baseball. Alcantara possesses above average speed thanks to his long strides which allow him to cover plenty of ground. That said, he will need to improve his struggles with the high heat to reach his sky-high ceiling. Given the confidence that PCA has in his ability to put bat on ball, he can get a bit swing happy at times. 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. 2021 was truly a breakout season for Peraza and he put up another strong offensive season as a 21-year-old in Triple-A this year. He threw it to the bottom of the zone at will and it should miss bats at the highest level. It was more of the same for Lee in his 31 pro games, hitting .303/.389/.451 in High-A and briefly Double-A. Tall with long levers, Carter stays short to the ball with a flat swing geared for plenty of line drive contact. Perez generates easy extension thanks to his ridiculously long levers, causing the ball to get in on hitters quickly. Though the new moves are louder, Naylor is extremely athletic and controls his body really well. 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. The right-hander snaps his slider in the mid 80s with late horizontal bite, while commanding it exceptionally well. A labrum injury while taking batting practice put an end to Jones 2022 season before it started, though he should be ready to go by Opening Day next year. Height/Weight: 60, 180|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $10K 2018 (NYM)|ETA: 2023. A virtual guarantee to stay in center field with a hit tool that is trending towards a 70 grade, Frelick is a throwback player who will have Steven Kwan lovers seeing double, but with a bit more exciting tools. Vargas has a great chance to get on base at a high clip with 20+ homer power in the tank and plenty of doubles. Height/Weight: 62, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: (2018)|ETA: 2023. His walk rates marginally improved in 2022, but he will need to find a way to more consistently repeat his mechanics to reach his frontline ceiling. The pitch has sharp, late break, darting away from right-handed hitters and tying up left-handed hitters. It seems that the Pirates longterm plan is to keep Rodriguez at catcher, but if he continues to produce the way he has offensively, they will likely use his versatility as a way to keep him in the lineup. Hes a pretty darn good athlete too. A confident hitter who controls his at bats from both sides of the plate, Rodriguez has a chance to be one of the better switch hitters in all of baseball while providing value behind the dish and potentially at other defensive spots as well. Pfaadts pitchability, polish and improving stuff have him trending towards a rotation spot with the D-backs next year. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
The majority of his time in the field is spent at second base. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Perez is his command. In this article, you will see my top 200 prospect rankings for players from the 2022 MLB FYPD with my top 10 broken down. Initially looking shaky in the early parts of his professional career, Baty worked hard to improve his footwork and agility and the improvements became noticeable in games. Ford impressively only chased 14% of pitches in this season, helping him walk at a 18% clip. A three sport athlete in High School, Frelick won Masachusetts Gatorade Football Player of the Year before heading over to Boston College. Every MLB Team's Farm System Ahead of the 2022 MLB Deadline Rankings 1. It is difficult to project power for a prospect like Winn. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2020|ETA: 2023. Rocchios plus speed can be seen in the field, as the talented shortstop will show off impressive range in all directions. After hitting 15 homers last season, Westburg launched 27 more in 2022 between Double-A and Triple-A. Possessing a huge arm, Dominguez would project as a plus defender in a corner, but he has the goods to stick in center. You almost forget hes only 19 years old by the way he is able to duplicate his swings and some of the easy takes he has. Cartaya picked up where he left off in 2022 with another great offensive season while impressing with his polish behind the plate. The Astros helped clean up Browns mechanics and polish his arsenal, helping him turn in one of the best seasons in the upper minors this year while earning a September call-up. Height/Weight: 511, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $25K (2018) TOR|ETA: 2022. Some evaluators may want to see Mervis do what he did this season for a bit longer before considering him a top 100 prospect, however they probably wont even get the chance. Flashing plus in the 86-88 mph range, Perezs sharp, late breaking slider is difficult for hitters to differentiate from his fastball until it is too late. A solid receiver, OHoppe checks just about all of the boxes as a catcher and should be an above average defender at the highest level. A simple, upright setup before using a small gathering leg kick to get into his back side, Matos relies on his athleticism and ridiculous bat speed to impact the baseball with minimal effort. Despite the injury, Lesko has a big upside as a 62 flame thrower with similarities to former Padre Mackenzie Gore. Signed away from Mississippi State for twice the slot value at $2.6M, he has top of the scale power potential in a surprisingly athletic XXL frame. Theres some zone whiff for Mayer as his swing can get long on him at times, but his strong approach, splits and body control point towards an above average hit tool in the future. The youngest player selected in last years draft, Colliers advanced offensive skill-set should allow him to keep up with his fellow teenage first-rounders. He will need to improve his command and feel for pitching in order to achieve his ceiling, which remains sky high. When Davis was drafted in 2018, he was seen as a tall, lanky kid with quick-twitch ability, but scouts were unsure what to expect with the bat. It will likely take Davis some time to fully regain his explosiveness both at the plate and in the field and he will likely be one of the most closely watched prospects in the Arizona Fall League. The speedy shortstop has improved his base stealing drastically in 2022, getting better jumps and picking more opportune times to run. His routes and overall comfort in the outfield makes it easy to forget that he is just 18 years old. News. If Veen moves to a corner, he could be Gold Glove-caliber. Still with a wiry frame and room to fill out, Williams has already produced eye-opening power numbers for an 18-year-old in his first year of pro ball. MLB Draft prospects 2022. The 21-year-olds set up and swing is reminiscent of Nolan Arenado, starting with his hands somewhat high while using the same unique timing mechanism that starts with the back heel actually coming off of the ground before rocking backwards and picking up his front foot. The speed has always been there for Turang, but he has looked as comfortable on the base paths as ever. His actions are smooth and he has a plus arm (he threw 27.2 innings in college) which should make him a great bet to stick at short. A much more aggressive and efficient base runner this season, Peraza stole 33 bases on 38 tries in Triple-A. Collier has an elite feel to hit with pitch recognition skills that you just dont see often from players of his age and experience. His arsenal starts with a mid 90s heater with ride that he locates both east-west and north-south. Davis syncs his strong lower half and upper body well starting from the beginning of his swing where his unique hand load is almost always in the sequence with his slow leg kick. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. There have been few players with Woods profile, so projecting a player like him is extremely difficult. An extremely fundamentally sound third baseman, Jung may not wow with the range, but only made three errors in his final 77 games at the hot corner in the minors. White has an assortment of secondaries he is comfortable going to off of his fastball, but his slider is the best of the bunch. Tantalizing tools and an incredibly projectable frame give Veen immense upside. Casas has the classic look of a slugging first baseman capable of producing runs in bunches. Jackson Chourio joined Brewers organization when he was 16 years old. Trio of Sox prospects rising together has Cora amped. Top Ranked 2022 Major League Baseball Prospects according to Baseball America including highest level reached and career mlb/minor league stats. . As Herrera gains confidence in his ability to drive the ball all over the field, his offensive consistency should continue to improve as it is a much tougher game when you are trying to catch everything out in front of home plate. A big guy, strong who focuses on staying compact to the ball and minimize his movements, Mervis has the confidence to catch up to velocity while possessing the body control and pitch recognition skills to pick up spin and drive it. The changes really helped Lewis find offensive consistency, lighting up Triple-A to a .313/.405/.534 clip before getting the call up to the big leagues where he did kept things rolling for a dozen games before going down with the injury. How much power he taps into will be a determinant in just how absurdly high his ceiling is, but Hollidays instincts, natural hitting ability, physical projection and bloodlines have Holliday looking like a potential All-Star shortstop for the Orioles. Like many young outfielders the 22-year-old could improve on his reads in center, but his quickness from his days on the basketball court and recovery speed give him a margin for error. His actions are smooth, but he could stand to improve his footwork some. When Caissie is able to keep his weight back and stay in his back hip, the way he can impact the baseball to all fields is impressive and his pull side power can be jaw-dropping. To put a ceiling on Perez would be ridiculous. Valeras swing can get long on him and the desire to go pull-side could be stemming from just wanting to get the barrel out in time, though it has caused him to be more susceptible to roll over on off speed, pulling the ball 65% of the time on non-fastballs while putting it on the ground 52% of the time. 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. Cavallis upside rivals that of any prospect in the minor leagues, as he features three swing-and-miss offerings and the size and athleticism seen in big league aces. Walker has the upside of one of the most consistent power-hitters in baseball and the more games he plays, the more possible it seems that he can reach somewhere near his ceiling. Still a glove-first prospect, Tovar is trending more towards being an all-around shortstop than a defensive specialist. A fastball with ride, changeup with big arm-side fade, a hammer curveball that dives out of the strike zone and a cutter as a taste-breaker leaves hitters worrying about four different directions and speeds. The Rangers snagged Carter in the second-round for an underslot bonus of $1.25 million. His arsenal is led by his plus fastball in the mid 90s with lots of ride. Cross shows quick hands through the zone and barrels up the ball. The Yankees feel like they have their shortstop of the future and they have every reason to think so. Chourio has wasted no time getting acclimated to baseball stateside. The pitch produces ugly swings against both lefties and righties and regularly missed bats even when located within the zone. An athletic hitter who really gets into his legs, Tovar uses the ground well to generate more power than youd expect and his wide, crouched stance helps him keep his weight back and control his body well. 18 years old at the start of the season, Merrill seems to still be maturing physically which makes him somewhat more difficult to project than other prospects and the limited action in 2022 doesnt help. A patient hitter, Valera punishes mistakes and will wait the pitcher out until he makes one. Get away with it or B. As he develops better command of all of his offerings, Jobes changeup could develop into a plus pitch. Busch features a short, compact swing that produces big exit velos and massive backspin to all parts of the park. Just Baseball's end of season top 100 prospect update for 2022! It is more of a matter of whether his hit tool can translate at the highest level. Though not a burner, Walker is an average runner who gets great jumps on the bases. The Orioles have played Norby in the outfield some due to their crowded infield organizationally. Height/Weight: 511, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (39) 2017 (SD)|ETA: 2022. Though theres plenty of reason to believe he can stick in center, there is a chance that Alcantara could slow down a step as he physically matures. Burrows has a solid three pitch mix and has commanded it better than ever this season. Davis has elite offensive upside with the ability to play all three outfield spots at a high level. 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. top. 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. Seemingly a sure-thing to stick at shortstop with a good chance to be a plus defender at the position, Arroyos perceived floor wouldve already been pretty high. He has found success by working ahead in the count consistently thanks to his ability to throw three of his pitches for quality strikes. Since making the jump to Triple-A, Frelick has posted some of the best contact rates in all of the Minor Leagues with a zone contact rate of 94% while still walking at a 12% clip. Hes a plus defender in center. If Moreno is able to tap into just average game power, he could be a well-above average bat for any position, let alone catcher. At one point this season, Wiemer looked lost in Double-A for weeks. One of baseballs biggest breakout prospects this season, Ruiz has turned into much more than a set of wheels. Perazas sweet swing from the right side and plus defense at short make him a high probability everyday shortstop. 3 starter. If Ford struggles behind the dish like many of his high school catching predecessors, he has a really exciting bat and plus speed to fall back on. Neto starts the slow, large leg kick early and repeats it well. Coming out of Cal Poly, Brooks Lee has the best contact skills coming out of the college ranks. Follow all 900 of MLB Pipeline's prospects with this cumulative list, which can be filtered by the Top 100 overall or each team's Top 30. Hes not afraid to mix the pitch in to righties as well as he does a good job of keeping it at the bottom of the zone and below. Amador is a polished hitter who repeats his moves well with great timing. While his swing is geared for doing damage to his pull side, Davis generates enough bat speed and backspin to where the ball carries well to all fields. Hes a lock to stick in center field long-term if the D-backs prefer him there over Alek Thomas. He is athletic and talented enough to be an average defender at any of those positions. Hell need to continue to improve his knowledge of the strike zone as he moves up, as he could stand to walk at a higher rate. Some of the most effortless triple-digit fastballs you will see complemented by nasty stuff, it all really comes down to the command and health for Cavalli. His 90th percentile exit velocity is above average at 103 mph and Carter already launched multiple homers over 430 feet this season. Mervis has a great chance to be the Cubs starting first baseman in 2023. Again, Cowser is too good of a hitter to have gaping splits longterm. Westburg followed up a strong 2021 season with an even bigger 2022 in Triple-A. A good 2021 season followed by a superb Arizona Fall League performance adds some context to 2022s breakout, though his 100+ game sample this season should be more than enough for people to trust the bat. That said, Chourio has shown plenty of comfort going the other way with authority and as he matures as a hitter, I expect his 51% pull rate to improve. Starting upright, Holliday utilizes a slow leg kick to get into his lower half, but repeats it well and has looked comfortable with his timing. After tearing up High-A, Manzardo was promoted to Double-A and picked up right where he left off. Introducing the sinker more frequently this season has helped Priester immensely. 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. Perez essentially has the floor of a middle-of-the-rotation starter. How much power he will generate is the biggest question that will ultimately determine his ceiling but 16 homers in 99 games between Low-A, High-A and Double-A is a great sign. Height/Weight: 510, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.7M 2018 (Mets)|ETA: 2023. While theres definitely some whiff in Walkers game at this point, he only struck out 21.6% of the time this season because of his ability to punish fastballs while rarely missing mistakes of any pitch type. Montgomery was dynamite in his first pro season, mashing through Low-A and posting strong numbers in High-A before a premature promotion to Double-A as part of the White Sox Project Birmingham idea to have all of their top prospects on the same team. He is slated to play in the Arizona Fall League then will set his sights on winning the first base job for the Cubs in 2023. 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. 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. 1. As a result, the prospect was not on a ton of radars on Opening Day. Campbell should be a target for dynasty managers with minor-league spots to spare. The top 20 players for each organization, plus other notables, the 2022 impact, and the risers and fallers. Lucianos hands work as well as any Minor League hitter youll see, generating a ton of whip and violence. The Cubs were in no rush with Alcantara, letting him feel things out for the entire season in Low-A which allowed him to keep working towards tapping into his power in games rather than sending the youngster into fight or flight mode in High-A. Another Brewers prospect with game-changing speed, Frelick covers a ton of ground in center and has continued to improve his reads and routes with more experience out there. The good news is Meyers fastball ticked up a notch prior to his injury, helping him get more whiffs on the pitch. Yet another Reds prospect with 20/20 upside, McLain has the ingredients to be a fan favorite as a consistent top of the order threat. Plus defense and speed headline Perazas exciting tools, but the kid can swing it too. Theres still room for improvement with Hendersons splits, but when you crush righties to an OPS over 1.000, a .740 OPS vs. lefties is more than tolerable. The more you play in dynasty leagues, the more likely you are to become addicted to prospects. Height/Weight: 64, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (22), 2021 (CWS)|ETA: 2023. Frequently putting himself in a good position to hit along with a short, quick swing, Davis projects as an above average hitter. 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. Jung has a chance to post a batting average in the high 200s, along with 25+ homers and average or better defense at third. The switch-hitting Lee has hit wherever he has gone from the Cape Cod league to team USA. Ford already makes good swing decisions, shows a good feel for the barrel and has flashed above average power as a 19-year-old. The combination of Mayers impressive body control and smooth swing that lives in the zone has helped him hit all types of offerings well. An easy plus plus pitch, the 12 inches of horizontal break, the pitch fades away from lefties, inducing plenty of weak contact while also diving in and under the hands of righties. Perezs ability to repeat his mechanics for such a young, tall, and long pitcher should have the Marlins dreaming of a second Sandy Alcantara.