Twelve members of the group have already been traded in their careers, including six at this year's Deadline. Winn projects as a plus defender as he gains more reps at short. Carter is already a polished hitter with an advanced approach. Moreno was added during the year and was No. He throws the pitch with good arm speed, creating lots of deception, making it his go-to secondary against right-handed hitters. While the barrel tip can potentially disrupt timing, Mayer gets slotted early which helps hedge that issue. The fact that he commands his entire arsenal so well breaches the unfair territory. OF Kevin Alcntara, CHC96. The majority of his time in the field is spent at second base. 6, up 24). He gets to his top speed quicker than most his size, but that could change if Veen adds a bunch of weight. Height/Weight: 510, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (41), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Lacking blocking fundamentals earlier in his career, Alvarez has made huge strides in preventing passed balls as well as receiving. Like many young hitters who have a strong feel to hit, Rocchio can at times be a bit too swing-happy, swinging at tough pitches early in counts. PLAY QUIZ % % Score. Consistently punching out batters at a 27% clip or higher, Abel dominated lower level hitters with his fastball/slider combination though his feel for his changeup has improved as the season progressed. C Bo Naylor, CLE65. 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. But weve given things a bit of a refresh. Vargas has a silky smooth swing and a barrel that lives in the zone. Greg Jones, SS, Rays (previously No. Walker will need to improve against spin and get more comfortable in the outfield, which is exactly why the Cardinals are sending him to the Arizona Fall League. He has not been an efficient base stealer (14/23 in 2022), but theres reason to believe he can become a decent factor on the base paths. 2/No. Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (No. Height/Weight: 63, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: 2018 LAD ($2.5M)|ETA: 2024. Some slight adjustments to Herreras approach could unlock a well above-average hitter as the peripherals continue to look really strong for the young catcher. The third above average or better pitch for White is his changeup in the upper 80s with late dive. The Giants could have a perennial All-Star who is capable of launching 30 or more homers with ease if it all comes together. 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. 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. 18), Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (No. A plus hitter who has progressively tapped into more power, Aranda fits the mold of many other Rays prospects with an extremely safe offensive profile. If Moreno can tap into at least average game power, were probably talking about one of the most well-rounded catchers in the sport. 13 as he looks fully recovered and productive at Double-A Amarillo. Peraza shook off a slow start in Triple-A, mashing from June onwards before earning an audition in the Bronx as a September call up. After posting just a .584 OPS against breaking balls last season, Ruiz has mashed to an OPS above .850 against such pitches this season. Its hard to poke a hole in Westburgs offensive game. 10 cards per pack. His strength and long arms allow him to generate plus bat speed whip with plus-plus raw power. Despite his long levers, Casas has a very short stroke designed to be as short to the ball as possible. 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. The pitch sits in the upper 70s with downward break. Not only did we update our 2022 Top 100 prospect list, but we updated the functionality of it as well. Already looking like a steal as the 71st overall pick in the 2021 Draft, Gasser has quickly climbed through the Minors, making his way to Triple-A in less than 30 professional starts. As Ruiz continues to find more comfort in the outfield while maintaining his much improved approach, he could be an above average offensive force and one of baseballs biggest stolen base threats. 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. Amador makes up for it with borderline elite bat-to-ball skills as a righty and low chase rates. He chokes up and widens out with two strikes and simply looks to put the ball in play rather than do damage and often still winds up doing damage because of elite raw power. 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. Pack Break: - 9 Bowman Base Cards - 10 Prospect Cards - The countdown begins once again for prospect collectors everywhere, with the much-anticipated release of 2022 Bowman Baseball! The tweaks have translated for Turang who has seen his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by 1.5 MPH with more 105+ batted balls than his previous two seasons combined. Players who are at least 25 years old and have played in leagues deemed to be professional (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Cuba) are not eligible. His low 80s slider flashes plus with late sweeping break. His willingness to go deep in counts leaves him more susceptible to strikeouts, though his improvements in the contact and pitch recognition department lend to optimism that he can keep the strikeout rates in the low 20% range. 4); Daniel Espino, RHP, Guardians (No. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2020|ETA: 2023. Having just turned 22 years old, Norby is on a fast track to the big leagues. A simple upright set up with relaxed hands, Henderson utilizes a small gathering leg kick to get into his backside and does a really good job of staying there. 11); Druw Jones, OF, D-backs (No. MLB Top 100 Prospects 2022 Can you name the MLB Top 100 Prospects? 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. Physical but athletic, Naylor offers plenty of raw power and explosiveness in his swing. 1 overall pick candidate, the Nationals were thrilled to nab Green with the fifth pick of this years draft. The tweaks helped Dominguez see the ball earlier and control his body much better. As the stuff has jumped, Bibees command has remained fantastic, walking just 5% of hitters this season. Read the rundown of the game's top prospects, including Julio Rodriguez, Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr., CJ Abrams, Luis Matos and more. An average runner, Manzardo will not provide a ton of value with his legs or glove but he should be an average defender or better at first base. Bradley led the Minors in ERA last season and has used his elite fastball-cutter combo to keep the results coming at the top two stops in the Tampa Bay pipeline. The Mets could very well have their best catcher since Mike Piazza. 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. If he can refine his approach, Rafaela could easily be an above average hitter with decent power that he taps into effectively. 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 Orioles have played Norby in the outfield some due to their crowded infield organizationally. But in between. 94 to No. Shows good awareness to diagnose and read quickly. Stone sprinkles in a low 80s curveball to round out his arsenal. If it all works out, we are looking at a potential Cy Young(s) winner. The pitch really jumps out of his hand from the low release point and gets on hitters quickly. To keep up with Just Baseballs prospect content and analysis, check out our prospect podcast The Call Up which features detailed breakdowns on all of these prospects as well as interviews with many of them. Thanks to Espinos low release point and elite life (21 inches of induced vertical break), he was able to pick up a ton of swinging strikes up in the zone and freeze hitters at the knees. OF Druw Jones, ARI18. RHP Hunter Brown, HOU. Though the 32% strikeout rate was high for Williams, he showed a pretty mature approach and an ability to hit velocity. 2B Jace Jung, DET84. Hovers with front leg to help keep weight back. MLB's top 50 prospects 2022: Ranking Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr. and the rest of baseball's young talent Here are the best prospects in baseball as we head into the 2022 season. Twenty-four of them, to be exact. A plus runner with plenty of lateral quickness and range, Holliday has a great chance to stick at shortstop. That said, Arroyo has hit a maximum exit velocity of 106 mph from both the left and right side. Two members of the above group (Wood, Arroyo) parlayed their 2022 successes into prominent roles in Deadline blockbusters. Still just 18 years old, Cabrera is ahead of his peers and could tap into 20 home run pop while generating plenty of contact. A 30% chase rate and and even higher high in-zone whiff rate on four-seamers has resulted in him seeing more of them, but there are plenty of good hitters who have blue zones up there, theyre just better at laying off those pitches (see: Mike Trout). 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. 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 is such a good athlete that he could probably play centerfield much like Varsho if the Mariners wanted to get Ford some run in other spots or if he doesnt develop behind the dish like the team hopes. The efficiency of his swing and simple pre-swing moves help him frequently be on time as well as get to tough pitches. Height/Weight: 61, 190|Bat/Throw: L/L|Comp B (71), 2021 (SDP)|ETA: 2023. With multiple shortstops at the big league level for the Orioles, Westburg has seen action at third base and second base this season. He may not have the kind of stuff that will frequent him on Pitching Ninja, but he has above average stuff that plays up thanks to his elite command and overall feel to pitch. It has been a year of tweaks offensively for Campusano in 2022, but he has remained extremely productive while making strides on the defensive side of things. With above average tools across the board and the work ethic, instincts and makeup to maximize those tools, its no surprise that the 21-year-old has been able to fly through the minors. 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. A plus arm, soft hands, good footwork and clean actions give Mayer a great chance to stick at the position even if he fills out a little bit. SS Marco Luciano, SF5. Theres a great chance that the Angels have their shortstop of the future in Neto and whether the hit tool is closer to above average or plus territory will likely determine his ceiling. 2 overall by the Rangers last year, Leiter received an aggressive assignment to Double-A where he showed flashes of his frontline upside, but really fought command issues. Height/Weight: 65, 225|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (11), 2018 (BAL)|ETA: 2022. The Dodgers took the training wheels off of Miller this year and he has responded well to being stretched out. Steer would be an above-average defender at second base and his arm is good enough to play a solid third base. 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. 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. A 70-grade runner with a 70 arm and instincts you just dont see from a teenager in the outfield, Jones has a chance to win many Gold Gloves. Yet another big time catching prospect out of Georgia Tech, Paradas bat rivals just about any prospect that has come out of there, but the glove is way behind. A big guy with long levers, Montgomery stays short to the ball generating a lot of whip and leverage. An above-average runner, Cowser covers plenty of ground in center field with long strides and solid closing speed. As a result, Cassie found himself out on his front foot too frequently on off speed pitches, causing more weak contact and ground balls. The newly-turned 20-year-old had 37 batted balls over 105 mph and reached exit velocities as high as 113 mph. As he improves the feel for his changeup and his east/west command of his heater, Bradley could be a major problem for big league hitters. Preister built on a good 2021 with a great 2022, finishing the year in Triple-A and putting himself on track for PNC Park at some point in 2023. 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. Pfaadts preferred weapon for left-handed hitters is his above average changeup with late arm side fade in the mid 80s. Height/Weight: 64, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (45), 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2024. The hitters right in front of Jobe - Cubs shortstop Cristian Hernandez, Red Sox outfielder. After all, Davis did not really focus on baseball until his senior season of high school, excelling on the basketball court as well. 22, up 53)Miguel Vargas, 3B/OF, Dodgers (No. Ruiz has made the majority of his outfield appearances in center field where his reads and routes are passable along with an average arm. A 20/20 shortstop with gold glove defense is the hope here, and Tovar seems to inch closer to that outcome each day. With graduations, performances and an influx of new talent via the Draft and international signings, there was a lot to consider when constructing this years Top 100. Since debuting in 2021, Whites fastball has operated in the mid 90s, topping out at 97 mph with riding life. His actions continue to get smoother as he logs more innings at the position, but Amador has closer to an average arm. The talented switch-hitter kicked things up another notch in 2022, putting up arguably the best offensive season in all of the minors. The slider sits in the mid 80s with a cutterish, short break. Kyle Harrison, LHP, Giants (No. - Still just 18 years old, Jackson Chourio is hitting .300/.353/.568 with 29 doubles, 20 home runs, 71 RBI, 74 runs scored and 13 steals in 16 attempts. His best pitch is his plus slider in the upper 80s. Carter has the speed to be an impactful base stealer, but will need to get more efficient. Already built like a linebacker at 20 years old, Walker has hedged early swing and miss concerns by simply mashing as one of the youngest players at every stop. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: S/R|1st Round (8) 2022|ETA: 2024. Rodriguez could be a threat to hit .300 with 20+ homers. 2B Nick Gonzales, PIT69. With a litany of talented catching prospects in the Pirates system, Rodriguez has also received reps at second base, first base, and left field. While it is his go-to weapon against lefties, Waldichuk will mix in the slider against right-handed hitters with success as well. Reminiscent of Vinnie Pasquantino of the Royals, Arandas numbers are too good to deny, the advanced data backs it up and if you just watch his at bats, you can just see the comfort and command of the battles he has. One of the younger players in Double-A, Tovars elite defensive ability and solid feel to hit has allowed him to play above his age-level at every stop. SS Carson Williams, TB77. Because of his difficult to pick up release point, hitters struggle to differentiate Gassers fastball from his changeup until it is too late, helping it play up. SS Jackson Holliday, BAL14. Smooth hands and and a strong enough arm for the position have Rocchio projecting as a plus defender. He is an above average athlete which provides hope that he can develop into at least an average defender. 58); Gavin Williams, RHP, Guardians (No. There may not be as much superstar upside with Rocchio than most other top 100 prospects, but theres also few prospects who have as high of a probability of being a big league regular. McLain relies on his athleticism and good arm to play solid defense at shortstop, even though he is not the most natural looking at the position. 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. He's just the third catcher to hold the crown as baseball's No. That said, Greens swing is more line drive-oriented which is not necessarily a bad thing provided his elite speed. Starting slightly open with his weight slightly favoring his backside, Winn has stayed behind the baseball better, hitting less ground balls while seeing a higher percentage of his fly balls leave the yard. 34): Gore was one of the biggest question marks of the preseason Top 100 because of previous inconsistencies with his command and delivery. Abel will almost exclusively go to the change against lefties, giving him another look aside from his slider. Anthony Volpe, SS, Yankees9. Cowser has struggled against lefties this season which is something to monitor, though his ridiculous numbers against righties and ability to draw free passes against lefties helps quell the splits concern. 2 pick while offering a bit less volatility than most players with his kind of ceiling. Already posting above average contact rates, Winn could develop into a fringe-plus hitter as he matures at the plate. 77); Brock Porter, RHP, Rangers (No. The pitch has sharp, late break, darting away from right-handed hitters and tying up left-handed hitters. 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. 2, up 62)Elly De La Cruz, SS/3B, Reds (No. Though swing and miss concerns cloud the 21-year-olds outlook a bit, his consistent production has become impossible to ignore. 26 to No. Yet another Brewers prospect with elite speed, Ruiz registered the 11th best sprint speed in MLB at 29.9 ft/sec despite only playing 14 games at the MLB level. As time passes, I continue to see more of a young Christian Yelich profile for Hassell, rather than a guy who is going to throw on 20 pounds of muscle and anchor a corner. Green uses the whole field really well and controls his body impressively for such a raw hitter. As Espino improved on his command, his strikeout rates continued to rise through the 2021 season and into 2022. Height/Weight: 62, 180 lb|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (28) 2021|ETA: 2025. Despite often being the youngest player on the field, Alvarez looks the part as a catcher and earns high marks for his desire to improve as a defender. That said, he will need to improve his struggles with the high heat to reach his sky-high ceiling. 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. Feeling the DraftWe always add new draftees to the list during our midseason/summer re-rank and then when we do it again for this list, we have pro debuts to potentially look at. Though not a burner, Walker is an average runner who gets great jumps on the bases. Romo is already an advanced defender with a plus arm and earns high marks for the way he commands a game. The 6'3", 210-pound shortstop is hitting .320/.405/.497 with 18. 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. 49 after showing some of the best stuff in the Minors at Double-A Akron with a triple-digit heater and low-90s (you read that right) slider. D-backs outfielder Corbin Carroll jumps four places of his own to No. 16 pick) are the other 2021 draftees in the top 25. 75 to No. 52, sixth overall)Cam Collier, 3B, Reds (No. Height/Weight: 62, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (8), 2019 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. 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. An above-average runner, Arroyo has had success swiping bags through the lower levels and should be a threat for 15 or more stolen bases annually. OF Oscar Cols, CWS93. . 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. 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. 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. Jung tended to have a heavy front foot on his landing and tended to be steep to the ball. That said, Vargas has moved all over the diamond in anticipation of his 2022 call up, seeing action in left field as well as second base and first base. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (1) 2022|ETA: 2026. Height/Weight: 62, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: (2018)|ETA: 2023. 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. Venezuela has seven Top 100 prospects and Cuba has two. Rafaelas offensive onslaught this season has totally shifted his outlook. If he can further refine his plate discipline and continue to tap into his above average raw power, Peraza could be a 20/20 threat with an impact glove at short. Drafted as a shortstop, Vientos projects more as a first baseman or passable third baseman/right fielder who can get by with his plus arm and decent hands. The 21-year-old has all of the physical goods and the instincts to be a big league average shortstop now, but also offers the ability to move all over the infield. A plus runner combined with impressive quickness, Matos is a threat on the base paths and has a strong chance of sticking in center. 4 Gabriel Moreno, No. The centerpiece in the Luis Castillo swap with the Mariners, Marte possesses immense offensive upside and continues to look more polished at the plate. Its easy to see enough talent to believe that Hence could be a No. Minimizing defensive concern at third while driving the ball in the air with more consistency and authority at the upper levels has Baty looking like one of baseballs safer prospects while still maintaining All Star upside. It produces both swing-and-miss as well as soft contact, and Cavalli is already deploying the offering against both lefties and righties. The hit-tool translated in Jungs first season, posting a .316 batting average between rookie ball and Low-A, but the third baseman mustered just one homer in 44 games. Every farm system needs a Colton Cowser. Soderstrom is way ahead of his years in the batters box, but struggled behind the dish in his first two pro seasons. Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (26), 2020|ETA: 2023. Gassers solid stuff, natural deception and developing command have him looking like a potential No. Even if the power does not totally develop, Winn is a good enough hitter with elite complementary tools to be an impact shortstop. Athleticism and mobility is a big part of Hassells game from the batters box to center field and the base paths. Already making an impact at the big league level, we still havent seen the best of Carroll. 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. 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. Morenos receiving has earned mixed reviews in the past, but he has shown enough to leave optimism in that regard. A 70-grade runner who already gets excellent jumps in center field, Chourio has the potential to be an elite defender up the middle. The second plus offering for Hall is his slider with late bite in the mid 80s. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (3), 2021|ETA: 2024. - Athletic catcher Harry Ford is now the top prospect in the Seattle farm system after Noelvi Marte and Edwin Arroyo were shipped to Cincinnati in the Luis Castillo deal. 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. 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. A well-regarded prospect out of high school, Tiedemanns asking price was not met in 2020 and he opted to go the JuCo route with his eyes on the 2021 Draft. Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Orioles 7. Giants shortstop Marco Luciano jumps three places into the No. A pretty aggressive hitter, Arroyo can find himself expanding the zone a bit too frequently like many young hitters who are confident in their ability to make consistent contact. 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. Tovar has a compact swing and uses the whole field well thanks to his barrel and body control. As a result, Miller has seen a jump in the whiff rates of his fastball, setting the tone for his three impressive secondaries. Julio Rodrguez, OF, Mariners4. Though, if he is going to tap into his plus raw power consistently, he will need to iron out the kinks with his lower half. We stuck with Greene for now out of a belief he can pick right back up where he left off as an All-Star-caliber everyday player for Detroit, but note that Rodriguez has done more than just held serve in his first trip to Triple-A. He is a pretty patient hitter who has walked at a 14% clip over that same timespan. November 17, 2022 0. sent Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees last summer. His profile is that of a right fielder, but in a pinch, he could likely play an average center field thanks to his reads and 70 grade arm strength. Michael Massey (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images), Brandon Pfaadt (John E. 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