He is twitchy and athletic enough to turn on pitches middle-in, but sometimes struggles to let secondary stuff travel and drive it up the middle or the other way. He starts upright and takes a short stride before just letting his bat speed and elite hand eye coordination kick in. Son of former big league shortstop Lou, the younger Collier profiles as a high-contact, above-average power third baseman. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. 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. If it all works out, we are looking at a potential Cy Young(s) winner. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. A three sport athlete in High School, Frelick won Masachusetts Gatorade Football Player of the Year before heading over to Boston College. Winn found more overall consistency with his swing in 2022, seeing his zone contact rate jump by 6% while his 90th percentile exit velocity jumped by nearly three mph. Reds fans can dream on 30+ homers and a decent on-base clip if Marte can find some more consistency with his approach and lower half. After struggling to develop as an infielder defensively, Ruiz made the move to the outfield where he has progressed pretty nicely. A new year, a new board and new ranks. If Rocchio can develop into a .270 hitter with 15-20 homers per season, his defense, speed and intangibles would make him a well above average regular at the position. Already possessing an advanced approach for this age, Montgomery struck out less than 20% of the time across Low-A, High-A and Double-A while walking at a 13% mark. 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. 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. Since his 2019 breakout in High-A, Steer has not really blinked at any level. Regardless, Merrill has exceeded my expectations in every way, hitting the ball with much more authority than anticipated with his well above average ability to hit immediately shining through. The chase rates are still pretty high for De La Cruz, but he is quick enough to get to tough pitches and long enough to display impressive plate coverage. Lagging behind the other three pitches is Millers changeup which has flashed above average but has the tendency to get firm on him. He covers a ridiculous amount of ground and gets great jumps. 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. Henderson has continued to add strength since joining the Orioles organization, producing exit velocities as high as 112 mph and home runs as long as 480 feet this season. The third above average or better pitch for White is his changeup in the upper 80s with late dive. His hands and wrists contain immense strength that allow him to manipulate the barrel at a high level. Back to back seasons in the upper minors with gaudy strike out numbers and improving walk rates had Waldichuk continuing his ascent as a highly regarded pitching prospect after being a more under-the-radar guy as a fifth round pick in 2019. Still with plenty of room for added strength and power in the tank and a mature approach, Caissie will need to find more consistency with his lower half and body control in general to consistently tap into his big time juice. The efficiency of his swing and simple pre-swing moves help him frequently be on time as well as get to tough pitches. Even after a huge 2022 season, it feels like Carter is not getting the notoriety he deserves. A significant amount of his homers were hit to left field off of fastballs middle away. For a player in his first full pro season, Arroyos instincts at short are extremely impressive and he could easily be the best defensive infielder in the Reds system before long. His efficient bat path is quick to the ball while staying in the zone for a long time. His swing lacked violence, but Steer posted phenomenal contact ratesalbeit with limited impact. Even with the loud moves, Neto puts himself in a good spot to hit and uses the big stride to tap into as much power as possible. Collier looks advanced at the plate and to me resembles Jordan Walker coming out of the 2020 draft class. Yet another breakout offensive prospect in the Rays system, Manzardo offers one of the safest offensive profiles youll see. Rafaela adjusted his set up and swing path a bit this season, aiming to hit the ball in the air more. His explosive lower half paired with his bat speed helps him react to hard stuff inside, boasting plus power to his pull side already. Wiemer mentioned on ourprospect podcast The Call Uphow he would like stolen bases to remain an aspect of his game even at the highest level. This is extremely good news for the Rockies, as Veen could beat his original ETA of 2025 by proving he is more advanced than many evaluators speculated. His arsenal is led by his plus fastball in the mid 90s with lots of ride. Its easy to see enough talent to believe that Hence could be a No. Hassells an extremely athletic hitter who can spray the ball foul line to foul line with a good approach. While his range is still closer to average theres no doubts in his ability to play the hot corner. From the right side, Amadors lower half is a bit less involved resulting in a little less power output. March 1, 2023. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. While the 2022 season was ultimately somewhat disappointing for Luciano due to injuries, he showed some really encouraging signs in the hit-tool department and still showed us that unteachable bat speed that has long had scouts drooling. Waldichuk was dealt to the As as part of the Frankie Montas return at the 2022 Trade Deadline. Even though his front shoulder can leave the ball a bit earlier than desired, he keeps his weight back and his bat stays in the zone for so long that he has no problem pulverizing fastballs. McLain has seen some action at second base this season, but could also be a centerfield option for the Reds with his speed and arm. It will never be a bat-missing machine like the changeup, but it is a valuable pitch nonetheless. Low ground ball rates and above average exit velocities have helped Norby launch 28 homers this season, but for a guy with limited physical imposition, it is really impressive how he is able to leave the yard foul pole to foul pole. As Busch gains more experience, he should find some more offensive consistency. A high contact rate, phenomenal approach and above average power give Vargas as safe of an offensive profile as youll find with enough upside to get excited about. Hes also a plus plus runner who will flash elite home-to-first times. The 24-year-olds extreme confidence in his hit-tool sometimes results in him expanding the zone a bit earlier in counts, holding him back from better walk numbers. Turang will always be a hit over power guy, but with fringe average power, a well-above average hit tool and a knack for getting on base, the former first rounder has a good chance to be a consistently above average hitter. It seems to be more of an approach thing than a swing that is geared for the pull as he has shown plenty of comfort going the other way with authority, launching five homers to the opposite field and plenty of extra base hits. Even in his banged up 2022, Matos stole 11 bases on 14 tries. At this point, Matos bat-to-ball skills are almost a double-edged sword; on one hand, he is able to spoil tough pitches in two-strike counts, playing a big part in his minuscule 12% K-rate, but on the flip side, Matos will produce weak contact swinging at a ball off the plate early in the count that most other hitters would whiff and recalibrate. Valeras calling card is his sweet left-handed swing geared for lift and power. Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. Rounding out Rodriguezs arsenal is an 89-91 mph cutter that he will mix in to get weak contact and provide a fourth speed for the hitter to worry about. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (2), 2021 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 68, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $200K, 2020 (MIA)|ETA: 2023. Experimenting with timing mechanisms has likely contributed to the highest ground ball rate of Campusanos professional career, however he is still consistently hitting the ball hard and has cut his strikeout rate by three percent. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (30), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. The Phillies could very well have their next generation ace in Painter as he continues to exceed even the loftiest of expectations. The loud nature of his game and hard-nosed hustle will surely make him a fan favorite in Milwaukee. The Rays have plenty of options at first base moving forward, but Manzardo might be the best of the bunch. Prior to Meyers injury, his fastball ticked up and he showed a much better better feel for his changeup, hedging some of his perceived reliever risk arsenal wise. Carroll has the offensive profile of a top of the order catalyst who can do it all. 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. He will definitely need to temper his 38% chase rate, however he has shown enough to provide optimism that he can develop into an at least average hitter. 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. He spots the pitch well, almost exclusively using it against righties. Improving his strike throwing consistency was as simple as finding a more consistent landing spot for Espino given his explosive lower half. Ruiz has paced the minors with 70 stolen bases in his first 99 games this season. Height/Weight: 511, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (30), 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2023. Rodriguezs repertoire starts with his mid-to-upper 90s fastball with jump. Abel will almost exclusively go to the change against lefties, giving him another look aside from his slider. An inconsistent lower half led to an extremely high 57% ground ball rate last season, limiting him to just 13 homers in 116 games between High-A and Double-A. 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. Much like his father, Jones already looks like he could patrol center field with the best of them. 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. Stone sprinkles in a low 80s curveball to round out his arsenal. Gasser has a sharp slider in the upper 80s which is already above average and flashes plus. Realmuto, and while that may be aiming high, he has given no reason to believe that those heights are not achievable. Vientos is heavy on his feet and a below average runner, though he has continued to focus on his footwork and conditioning. Height/Weight: 62, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th round (150), 2018 (TB)|ETA: 2023. Barreling the ball is no issue for Holliday though he will get loopy with his swing from time to time. Every year we see great values pop up from the later rounds of first year player drafts. One of the best athletes we have seen in years, Green is built like a linebacker and flies. Like many young, hard-throwing pitchers, Perez can at times be a bit too firm with the offering, but when hes feeling it, it can be a true swing-and-miss pitch to lefties and righties with plenty of late arm side fade. 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. What encourages me most about McLain is his strong approach and pitch recognition. Ruiz has seen his chase rates drop by more than 5% while hitting significantly better against breaking balls. Theres much more potential for Herrera offensively and still plenty of time to get there. He could probably benefit from getting the ball in the air a bit more (47% GB rate), though Hendersons ability to hit the ball hard to all fields and above average speed should have him routinely above average in the BABIP department. As Espino improved on his command, his strikeout rates continued to rise through the 2021 season and into 2022. Of his off-speed offerings, Espinos slider is his strongest. An above-average arm is just the icing on the cake for a guy who should command the outfield as well as anyone in the business once he gets to the big leagues. During the 2022 season, Brock Porter went 9-0 with three no-hitters, a 0.41 ERA, and 115 strikeouts in 58 innings pitched which earned him the Gatorade National Player of the Year award. Things clicked for, Williams in his fourth season, becoming the teams ace and one of the best pitchers in the country. Arroyo displays strong bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate. A slightly above average runner, Valera is a good athlete who moves his feet pretty well along with an average arm. Good secondary stuff in pro ball has also caused Johnson to drift onto his front foot as well. The reality is, if Norby keeps hitting like this, they will have to find a spot for him at Camden Yards. 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. Assuming Carter picks up where he left off next season, he could easily be considered one of baseballs best young outfield prospects. Despite his long levers, Davis typically does a good job of staying short to the ball. His plus arm from shortstop only adds to the allure. Walker starts slightly open with his stance and does not close himself off totally, sometimes even stepping in the bucket a bit. On top of his ridiculous speed, Ruiz is the best base stealer minor leagues. Martes ability to control the barrel and above-average exit velocities, paired with a decent approach, have helped him put up pretty consistent numbers at each level. Graceffo has seen steady velocity gains over the last year and a half without his above average command waining. Lewis could be a bit more consistent with his actions at times, but that will come with more repsand we know he has lost out on plenty of those. 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. Green gets to his top speed quickly and should be a menace on the base paths. After a solid offensive season in High-A last year, OHoppe made some adjustments to tap into more game power. The Mets could very well have their best catcher since Mike Piazza. Carroll made up for lost time by reaching the Major Leagues in just 142 Minor League games. The Cardinals are hoping that Herrera can take over catching duties next season and while there may be some growing pains, he could very well be worth the wait. In all, Neto slashed .403/.500/.751 with 27 home runs and 31 stolen bases in 100 collegiate games at Campbell. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (1), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 63, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $300K, 2017 (LAD)|ETA: 2022. Every year we see great values pop up from the later rounds of first year player drafts. He has a plus arm with plenty of carry on his throws, which should help him project as an above-average defender at the position. 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. February 24, 2023. After being selected No. At the same time, Merviss walk rate and OPS steadily climbed. Still just 22 years old and producing above-average numbers in Triple-A, Turang has a great chance to break camp with the Brewers next season. Height/Weight: 64, 240|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (26), 2018 (BOS)|ETA: 2022. Featuring a simple and easy swing with quiet, repeatable mechanics, Hassells quick bat and ability to control the barrel allow him to get to tough pitches. 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. Here are the notable MLB.com top prospects that are going to be on the major league roster from day one of the 2022 regular season. Hences second plus pitch is his his slurvy breaking ball in the low 80s. Coming out of Oklahoma State, Justin Campbell put together a solid junior year for the cowboys. An average pitch coming into the season, Tiedemanns improvement with the slider has it looking closer to above average while flashing plus. Alvarez, who hit 24 home runs to go along with 70 runs batted in, is batting just .215 to start the season while also hitting four home runs and driving in 14 runs. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|11th Round (324), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2024. Still with some more room to fill out, Marte has already produced exit velocities as high as 111 mph this season, reinforcing the potential plus power the young infielder has in the tank. That said, the more James Wood I see, the more belief I have that he can be closer to Judge than Mayberry. Much like the rest of his arsenal, Pfaadt has a great feel for the pitch, especially to his arm side. These are MLB prospects, rookies, and call-ups to potentially make a rest-of-season . Through his first 150 professional games, Veen cruised to 50 stolen bases and has continued to get better with his jumps and picking the right spots to run. 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. Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (31), 2019 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. 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. The Rays tried Aranda out just about everywhere. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021|ETA: 2023. 3 starter than the fringe No. Rafaela saw the majority of his action in centerfield where his speed is on full display. 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. That said, Abel also possesses a changeup that has flashed above average with arm-side fade. Possessing as much upside as anyone you are going to find in the back end of the Top 100 list and somehow still just 23 years old, Lewis has the ingredients to become a perennial All-Star. Busch features a short, compact swing that produces big exit velos and massive backspin to all parts of the park. Opposing hitters from both sides of the plate have slashed just .110/.197/.174 against the pitch this season.
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