mlb prospect rankings 2022

Bradleys plus fastball is his best pitch. There may not be a ton of All Star appearances here, but Burlesons game is reminiscent of his veteran teammate Corey Dickerson, albeit with better splits. His strength and long arms allow him to generate plus bat speed whip with plus-plus raw power. An extremely aggressive hitter Rafaela will need to develop more patience at the plate as his 38% chase rate limited him to just 26 walks in 522 PAs. The pitch breaks so much that it can be difficult to land for a strike, but Priester racked up a 45% chase rate with the offering while allowing almost no hard contact. His change-up is an average offering that Birdsell mixes in lightly in starts. With the added power has come a bit more whiff than expected, but Cowser hedges that with a great approach. Theres a nice blend of on base skills, power potential and athleticism that could make Ford a dynamic offensive threat. He could debut as soon as 2023. Still, the potential was more than evident. Power surge has Turang 'in the conversation'. Jung has had impressive bat-to-ball skills dating back to his days at Texas Tech, where he hit .348/.455/.577 over his three years as a Red Raider. 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. Height/Weight: 60, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (3), 2020 (MIA)|ETA: 2022. His routes got better and better as the year went on. The Orioles selected Wagner in the second round 42nd overall and pushed him through to A+ Aberdeen to finish the 2022 season. March 1, 2023. Not far behind is Millers above average curveball which he has sharpened this season. Its not due to a lack of quickness, however, the length to his swing makes him have to cheat a little bit in order to get the barrel out. Depending on how much weight his frame will carry, we could be looking at a 35 home run threat with a decent feel to hit. The pitch has been hit hard in pro ball, with opponents posting an OPS above .900 against the pitch in his 37 starts. He works extremely fast and is a fiery competitor on the mound. Hassell stole 34 bags on 40 attempts last year and is on pace to match that total in 2022. 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. McLain has made a concerted effort to be a more aggressive base stealer in the pros, swiping 30 bags on 33 tries in his first 110 games. Its all about the consistency for the former second round pick both offensively and defensively. 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 has also shown a good feel for his above-average breaking balls, with the slider leading the way. Holliday is an advanced hitter for his age with a smooth swing from the left side and comfort driving the ball to all fields. 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. 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. 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. So even. 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. Already making an impact at the big league level, we still havent seen the best of Carroll. Height/Weight: 510, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.7M 2018 (Mets)|ETA: 2023. Unfortunately, things have not gone to plan for either Lewis or the Twins. With a solid four pitch mix and impressive overall command (5% walk rate in 2022), the 22-year-old looks like hes on a fast track to the back of the Cardinals rotation. A simple set up from the right side, Vargas times up his moves well and consistently puts himself in a good position to get his best swing off. Theres probably a bit more room for improvement in that regard, especially in plus counts where he tries to do too much and can have an at-bat turn south on him quickly. The Guardians liked what they saw from Campbell and selected him 37th overall. Gunner Henderson, 3B 2. An overslot 11th round pick in 2018, the Pirates shelled out $500K to sign Burrows away from UCONN, betting on his upside. Though his reps have been limited at the professional level thus far, Davis is a polished hitter who should be able to make up for lost time. The Dominican Republic-native offers 30+ home run upside with an above average OBP and hope for an average hit tool. A meticulous worker who earns high marks for his work ethic and makeup, Casas will surely benefit from his big league reps at the end of the 2022 season and should be a favorite to man first base for the Red Sox on Opening Day next 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. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (13), 2021 (PHI)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 66, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $1M 2018 (NYY)|ETA: 2024. The offering is a nightmare for lefties because of its late horizontal bite and when Gasser is really feeling the pitch, he can backdoor or even run it in on right-handed hitters. Throwing from a low arm slot, Tiedemann generates a ton of arm speed allowing his already impressive arsenal to play up. A plus runner, Davis has the goods to stick in center field along with an above-average arm which could handle either corner as well. The only 18-year-old in High-A, Chourio has relied on natural ability and impressive athleticism to keep up with competition that is on average more than four years older than him. The Orioles very well could have their ace as they head towards building a contender at Camden. The question seemed to be, how much upside does he have?. November 18, 2022. The profile mirrors that of Bobby Witt Jr. coming out of the high school ranks in 2019. Improved approach and swing mechanics have helped his long-term outlook over the last couple seasons, but Vientos still remains a boom-or-bust corner player with immense offensive upside. That said, Luciano deserves every bit of the hype. Of course, that has since changed and every time I watch Tovar play, I come away more confident that he will be a good big leaguer. As a result, Chourio can get a bit out of control at times and pull off the ball. There was some buzz around the backfields in Spring Training regarding how good Lewis looked, and the former top pick has made some extremely encouraging adjustments at the plate. His plus arm from shortstop only adds to the allure. A three sport athlete in High School, Frelick won Masachusetts Gatorade Football Player of the Year before heading over to Boston College. 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. 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. The pitch sits in the mid 80s with sweep. Standing at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, Walker does not require much effort to get into his plus plus raw power. Hitters. Veens upside rivals that of anyone in the minors as he has the potential to become a five-tool superstar. Though the jump in ground ball rate is not quite ideal, Campusano uses the whole field and hits the ball hard enough to get away with it. Casas massive build limits him to first base, where he moves well and already excels at picking and has solid footwork around the bag. The Rays took Bradley in the fifth round in 2018 and gave him twice the slot value, tantalized by his upside. OBP Prospect Rankings - Updated 9/10/2022 (Chris Clegg) Corbin Carroll (OF - ARI) Gunnar Henderson (SS/3B - BAL) Elly De La Cruz (SS - CIN) Jackson Chourio (OF - MIL) Vaughn Grissom (2B/SS - ATL) Anthony Volpe (SS - NYY) Jordan Walker (3B - STL) James Wood (OF - SDP) Jordan Lawlar (SS - ARI) Miguel Vargas (3B - LAD) 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. The pitch tunnels well off of Hences lively heater, making it difficult for hitters to pick up the spin until the ball is on them. Much like the rest of his arsenal, Pfaadt has a great feel for the pitch, especially to his arm side. 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. Only throwing it around 6% of the time this year, Leiter will need to find more of a feel for the pitch, but it has a chance to be a viable fourth offering. An above-average runner, Marte is not the biggest threat on the base paths, but he does add some value in that department. Already posting a max exit velocity of 109 MPH at 18 years old and plenty of 105+ MPH liners this season, Chourio is flashing above-average power has a chance to tap into plus power as he fills out a bit more. The improve patience and ability to hit secondary stuff has helped Ruiz bump his walk rate to 12% this season while striking out at a clip below 20% for the first time in his career. That said, Arroyo has hit a maximum exit velocity of 106 mph from both the left and right side. March 1, 2023. An arsenal that is led by an exceptional fastball along with three secondaries that boast above average to plus potential, Leiter has the goods to become a frontline starter. Painter is a rare talent who is looking increasingly likely to make his big league debut before he can legally buy a beer. Elite raw power that has produced homers as far as 480 feet paired with extremely positive trends in the hit-tool department leave me wondering just how high Wiemer can ascend. As an amateur and in a brief sample as a pro, Holliday drew effusive praise from . This has helped Ruiz see the ball longer and make better swing decisions. Graceffo has four pitches he will mix well to hitters led by his mid 90s fastball which has ticked up from last year. Big time fastball that sits in the mid-to-upper 90s with some ride when located at the top of the zone. Busch should be able to keep the strikeouts relatively in check with a lot of homers and walks. Height/Weight: 511, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $200K, 2016 (STL)|ETA: 2022. 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. Rocchios right-handed swing has been more advanced over the years, though he closed the gap on his splits this season. As Espino improved on his command, his strikeout rates continued to rise through the 2021 season and into 2022. Bradleys progress with his changeup this season is encouraging and he should have a chance to break camp with the Rays next season. Impressive knowledge of the strike zone and the ability to play all three outfield spots have him looking like a potential Aaron Judge type of talent, but for every Judge there are dozens of John Mayberry Jr.s. Regardless, the power will come naturally for the 6 left-handed bat as he matures and fills out. Mead made the majority of his starts at the hot corner this season, but still saw action in 20 games at second. Height/Weight: 510, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (41), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. The adjustment likely helps him keep his hands back longer while creating more tension/stored energy prior to uncoiling at launch. At 17 years old on draft day, Bradley was one of the youngest players in the entire class. The 19-year-old produced impressive offensive numbers between Low-A and High-A while providing reason to believe that he can stick at shortstop longterm. After only registering seven steals on 10 tries last season, Dominguez racked up 37 stolen bases in 44 tries this year across three levels. Rafaelas offensive onslaught this season has totally shifted his outlook. After a decent showing in his first pro season, albeit with limited power, Winn made some adjustments to get his lower half more involved and more consistent. Abel will almost exclusively go to the change against lefties, giving him another look aside from his slider. Technically drafted as a shortstop, Johnson profiles as a second baseman and already saw the majority of his starts in Low-A at the position. Its not only the offense that has improved for Dominguez as the teenager made leaps in every aspect of his game. Hes already physical, but with broad shoulders and long legs, he could likely to add another 10-15 pounds of good weight. If he does develop into above average power, you could be looking at a five-tool All Star up the middle. Rafaela is not quite as elite at shortstop due to his average arm, but his quickness, great hands and range make him an above average infielder at the position. Pfaadt sets the tone with his 93-95 mph fastball which has ticked up since last year. After tearing up High-A, Manzardo was promoted to Double-A and picked up right where he left off. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a32ea07776dd46344a3b1a6fb649c1ce" );document.getElementById("fe53143262").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Still an aggressive hitter, Soderstrom could benefit from cutting down his 31% chase rate, but that will likely come with more at bats. The top prep arm in the 2021 Draft, Jobe is a data darling and a premium athlete on the mound. A guy with an above-average hit tool and an ability to eke out every ounce of his slightly above-average power is usually a safer bet, which is why Burleson was able to accommodate the aggressive assignments. Tommy John Surgery put an end to Meyers rookie season shortly after his big league debut. Pfaadt impressively lands the pitch for a strike 72% of the time using it as his go-to out pitch against righties, but also has enough confidence with the pitch to back door and back leg lefties. A new year, a new board and new ranks. The talented switch-hitter kicked things up another notch in 2022, putting up arguably the best offensive season in all of the minors. The outfielder has no problem hitting the ball where its pitched and has shown an easy ability to leave the yard from foul pole to foul pole. The size, stuff and improved ability to repeat his mechanics have Williams trending like a potential No. An above average runner, Westburg has enough athleticism and a good enough arm to stick at shortstop defensively. While the power is immense, the advanced approach and adjustability of his swing gives him more upside than your prototypical power hitter. Meyer went to the pitch around 15% of the time in his 15 starts this season as a weak contact weapon even when it is not located perfectly. His command has improved as the season went on and his ability to locate three of his four offerings with plenty of confidence gives Miller the potential for comfortably above average command. 1. It was a great first full season for Mayer in just about every aspect. If he further develops his breaking balls and command, Stone has the ceiling of a number two starter on a first-division team. Vargas drives the ball to all fields with ease, controlling his body extremely well through his swing. March 1, 2023. Height/Weight: 64, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (2) 2022|ETA: 2026. The third pitch for Hence is a mid 80s changeup that has flashed above average, but he did not need to use it much in Low-A. Already putting on shows with his majestic batting practice homers, we started to see flashes of his plus raw power in games this season. Shortly after signing with Arizona, Jones tore his labrum taking batting practice and required surgery that ended his season. Already one of the games best catching prospects, Cartaya made up for lost time with a monster 2022 season. 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. There are no questions about his ability to stick at shortstop, and his range, hands, and plus arm lead us to believe he could potentially compete for Gold Gloves. Even in just 53 games, Davis launched nine homers along with 21 extra base hits, flashing his plus raw power. When the pitch is working, it features good arm fade from Graceffos over the top release point. 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. His actions are smooth, but he could stand to improve his footwork some. Moreno is ready to be an everyday catcher at the highest level with a great chance to hit for average, get on base at a strong clip and provide at least average defense which should steadily improve as he earns more reps. His mechanics rarely break down due to his lower halfs immense strength and athleticism. Despite the injury, Lesko has a big upside as a 62 flame thrower with similarities to former Padre Mackenzie Gore. There is just so much to dream on with a prospect like Alvarez. It flashes average with decent arm side fade, however Priester struggles to command it. De La Cruzs long levers and quick hands help him produce elite bat speed, registering exit velocities as high as 115 mph and homers over 500 feet. Yet another Yankees hitting development story, Dominguez made adjustments heading into the 2022 season and has looked like a completely different hitter. The 23-year-old is a physical hitter with a thick lower half and does not require much movement to get into his explosive rotational power. Height/Weight: 60, 180|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $10K 2018 (NYM)|ETA: 2023. 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. When everything is in sync for Caissie, you can see flashes of a potentially special power bat. For the top tier of prospects, I present their tools as 45/60 meaning . 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. 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. A great athlete, Cowsers lower half adjustability and impressive feel for the barrel help him put good swings on tough pitches and use the whole field. That said, his defensive ability, relatively advanced bat and dynamic speed give him a high floor at shortstop. He is able to repeat this move remarkably well, timing it up with a simple stride. However, he has worked to be much quicker and direct to the baseball, seeing improvements with his contact rates and ability to handle hard stuff in. Here are the new Top 30 Prospects lists. Williams starts with an upright stance and relies on his natural bat speed and athleticism to produce thump, but the lack of lower-half involvement leaves power on the table for him. 2021 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. Hall is a very athletic and whippy athlete who gets great extension and features big time arm speed. There are few pitchers in the prospect world with more helium than Ricky Tiedemann. After setting a career high of 14 homers last year, Aranda has launched 20 this season while maintaining his elite contact rates. Colas could be a middle of the order force for the White Sox soon. Rodriguez has a phenomenal feel for his change, throwing it for strikes to both lefties and righties in any count. Built like an NBA small forward with impressive athleticism, there are few prospects in baseball with as much projection as Alcantara. 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. He naturally moves and blocks well and has continued to receive better. Age: 22|Height/Weight: 63, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (12) 2019 (NYM)|ETA: 2023. Veen is one of the more tantalizing talents in the minor leagues. 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. As he develops better command of all of his offerings, Jobes changeup could develop into a plus pitch. 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. 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. When Frelick is at his best, he is smacking line drives to either gap while resorting to more of the put the ball in play approach with two strikes. His at-bat quality is advanced for his age, keeping his chase rates at bay and is aware of the strengths he possesses in the box. Assuming Alcantara adds more strength and continues his maturity as a hitter, the offensive outcomes for the young outfielder are really limitless. Collier could start the year at A- Daytona before pushing for a late-season call-up to A+ Dayton if things go well. The pitch has decent life and Graceffo commands it well to all four quadrants. We . His 90th percentile exit velocity is above average at 103 mph and Carter already launched multiple homers over 430 feet this season. Brown has three potentially plus offerings, starting with his 95-97 MPH fastball topping out at 99. adjustments Baty has made to tap into more power. 3 starter than the fringe No. 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. Height/Weight: 60, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $100K 2015 (KC)|ETA: 2022. Bibee has a great feel for the pitch, landing it for a strike nearly 70% of the time while holding opponents to a .426 OPS. Valera has exciting powerespecially to his pull sidebut the 21-year-old will at times look to pull a bit too much. One of the best power hitting catchers we have seen in the minors in some time, Alvarez has the goods to become one of baseballs best catchers and should arrive in Queens in early 2023. Dominic slashed .371/.458/.646 with 14 home runs and 67 RBIs in 62 games played for the Commodores. Despite being younger than the average player at every Minor League stop hes been at, Peraza has held his own with both the bat and his glove along the way. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|23rd Round (677) 2018|ETA: 2023. The left-handed hitter has above average power to his pull side and easily backspins the baseball to all fields. The pitch really jumps out of his hand from the low release point and gets on hitters quickly. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|11th Round (324), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2024. Age: 20|Height/Weight: 62, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.6M (2018)|ETA: 2023. The fact that he commands his entire arsenal so well breaches the unfair territory. The 20-year-old is difficult to game plan for as a hitter because of his willingness to use both of his off speed pitches against both lefties and righties. Possessing comfortably plus pull side power, we have seen Naylor launch a ball over 460 feet this season to right field. Aranda is not the sexiest prospect in the world. He will need to improve with recognizing spin, but he was just an 18-year-old in full season ball this year. While Steers pop is closer to average than plus, he hits enough to maximize his slugging output. He has the goods to be one of the better offensive catchers in the game. He has good bat speed that allows him to produce above-average raw power and hes starting to show he can get to it in games. Priester has the ceiling of a No. Prospects Live Staff. OHoppe has a plus arm and is extremely accurate with his throws. Naylor impressively turned the page on a brutal season in 2021 and has been a consistent offensive force all year as one of the younger players at the Triple-A level. The philosophy does not work for everyone, but for talented hitters like Burleson and Norby (as well as various MLB examples), it has been a big reason why they have both been able to reach Triple-A in their first full season. Set to begin next season in Triple-A as a 20-year-old, it is very possible that we see Walker fast-tracked to the big leagues much like 2019 first-rounder Nolan Gorman. Plus power, athleticism and a patient approach gives Naylor exciting offensive upside. Johnson is a really fun hitter to watch. Because of its shape, Abel is able to utilize the pitch with success to both righties and lefties. Leiters mid 80s slider was easily his best pitch this season. Walker has 40+ homer upside with at least an average hit tool and solid complementary skills to provide value beyond his potentially special bat. Painters strike% has hovered around 67% all season long while he continues to rely on his fastball less as he gains confidence in his strong secondaries. 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. I thought High-A would be more of a challenge than it has been for Veen so far, as his strikeout rate has dropped and walk rate has risen marginally. The Giants like to target naturally deceptive arms with unique pitch profiles, and Harrison fits the bill quite perfectly. It produces both swing-and-miss as well as soft contact, and Cavalli is already deploying the offering against both lefties and righties. With a max exit velocity of 113 MPH this season and 90th percentile EV of 103.6 MPH, Cowser is already producing above-average impact and has room to fill out more. Alvarezs arm is easily plus and he has honed in on his accuracy this year, throwing out 28% of base stealers in the upper levels (a figure that has progressively gotten better as the year has gone on). Westburg is quick to the ball which allows him to catch up to velocity and avoid cheating. Top Prospects by Position Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Shortstops Third Basemen Outfielders Soderstrom possesses the most exciting bat in an As system that is light on prospects with middle-of-the-order potential. Four viable offerings and plus command has helped Pfaadt get outs in even the most hitter friendly environments. 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. An average runner, Vargas has averaged around 10-12 stolen bases per season, but surprisingly swiped 17 bags on 22 tries year. Glossary. His 80-grade speed and 5-foot-10 frame allow him to reach his top speed relatively quickly, giving him closing speed that few others possess. He is still developing feel for the pitch and has a tendency to miss badly when his mechanics arent in sync. Arguably the most advanced prep prospect in his class, Holliday has a chance to climb the minors relatively quickly thanks to his polish and approach to the game. The different looks he can give hitters at 6-foot-5 makes at-bats miserable to say the least. He will need to cut down in the whiffs to reach his All-Star ceiling, though. 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. 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. Possessing electric stuff, its a matter of command for the tall and talented righty. 1 overall pick candidate, the Nationals were thrilled to nab Green with the fifth pick of this years draft. A prized international free agent, Cartaya signed for $2.5 million as a 16-year-old in 2018. His defensive value comes from his 70 grade arm which is one of the strongest in the minors and pretty accurate as well thanks to his pitching days. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (63), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. Naturally, Tiedemann favors his slider against lefties and changeup against righties, but he will still mix his slider in against righties around 20% of the time with success and the change around 10% of the time with success against lefties. An above average runner, Neto should provide some value on the base paths and mix in a handful of stolen bases.

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