An overslot 11th round pick in 2018, the Pirates shelled out $500K to sign Burrows away from UCONN, betting on his upside. 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. Whenever a prized international free agent gets off to a great start to their professional career, the hype train typically leaves the station earlier than other prospects. The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and it's time for us to rank the top 100 players in baseball. A 70-grade runner who already gets excellent jumps in center field, Chourio has the potential to be an elite defender up the middle. It remains to be seen whether the former Seibu Lions standout will return to Japan or catch on with another MLB via what would likely be a minor league deal. Its difficult to find any pitcher more electric than Moinelo. His quiet load helps him stay on time, producing an impressive zone contact rate of 89% in 2022. Here lies a big part of the problem for Aranda. Jones relied on his natural ability and advanced approach to rake at the amateur level and has the skill set to be an above average hitter with solid power. Starting with the right side, Dominguez cut down his leg kick while quieting/simplifying his hand load. He is an athletic hitter who should consistently post above average contact rates and does not expand the zone too much. The 22-year-old has always impressed with his feel for the barrel and ability to spray the ball all over the field. If Matos looks for certain pitches in certain spots and displays more patience, he should see an uptick in the power and walk departments, while his K-rate would increase a negligible amount at most. He has hit balls as hard as 111 mph this season, producing majestic homers to his pull side. The pitch now sits in the mid 90s, touching 99 mph with high spin rates and good shape. 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. Luciano previously struggled with the consistency of his pre-swing moves, but even in somewhat limited at bats this season, looked much smoother with his load and swing. Burleson has an extremely quiet set up, starting pre-stacked on his backside with just a toe tap for timing. 40 home runs wouldnt be out of the question at Coors Field, but he will also split the gaps and run wild. His ability to spot it on both sides of the plate makes it effective to both lefties and righties. Pfaadt commands his fastball east/west and north/south, helping the above average pitch play up and set up his assortment of secondaries. The pitch really jumps out of his hand from the low release point and gets on hitters quickly. Alcantara possesses above average speed thanks to his long strides which allow him to cover plenty of ground. Bradley spent two years in Rookie Ball, as the Rays slowly paced his development and entered the 2021 geared up for his first full-season. Acquired in the Javier Bez deal from the Mets last season, Crow-Armstrong missed all but six games of his 2021 campaign due to a shoulder injury. His fastball sits in the low-90s and he has a full cupboard of secondary offerings, including a splitter and changeup that he throws a combined 30 percent of the time, per DeltaGraphs. A comfortably above-average arm and more than enough athleticism to be passable in a corner outfield spot, there is plenty of reason to believe that Caissie can develop into at least an average defender and he made solid strides defensively this season. He may be susceptible to the long ball, but solo shots hurt a pitcher much less than walks and Pfaadt only walked 4.8% of batters this season. A patient hitter, McLain is a tough out who picks his spots well to try to do damage. If he moves to third, Marte should be good defender at the position, though there is still hope that he can continue to find consistency up the middle. So much so that the 17-year-old decided to get his GED and play Junior College Baseball at Chipola College which has produced players like Jose Bautista, Russell Martin, Patrick Corbin, Adam Duvall and others. He's officially listed at 170 centimeters and 85 kilograms, or roughly 5-foot-6 and 187 pounds. It sits 93-95 MPH, topping out at 97. (You can unsubscribe anytime). 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. So, stay tuned. Even so, Hassell is such a good athlete and so twitchy that he can get still drive the ball even when he is off-balance. Height/Weight: 64, 240|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (26), 2018 (BOS)|ETA: 2022. At times, Collier tends get on his front foot a bit too early, leading to some rollovers and weaker contact. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The inclusion of an internal brace to the elbow, a newer development to the surgery, can cut Maedas recovery time down to 9-12 months. Kikuchi finished 2021 with a 7-4 mark, 4.41 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP. 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. It was a lost season for Matos who battled injuries all year long. 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. A well above average runner, Henderson was 22/25 on stolen base attempts in the upper minors this season and should be a threat for 15-20 stolen bases annually. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021 (SD)|ETA: 2025. The home runs were still there this year, with the young infielder showing his impressive power was no fluke by following up a 36-home run season with 28 in a year cut short by 23 games. Kim Ng, Miami Marlins General Manager (01/06/21). Perhaps the most impressive thing about Perez is his command. You can read the transcript here. 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. The Rays took Bradley in the fifth round in 2018 and gave him twice the slot value, tantalized by his upside. As Caissie continues to iron out the inconsistencies with his lower half, there is foul pole-to-foul pole power potential for the Ontario, Canada native as he has the ability to generates a ton of leverage and natural carry. For the first two months of the year, Maki looked like one of the best hitters in the league, with an OPS well above 1.000. The adjustments to Ruizs set up are minor, but they have allowed him to get into his pre launch position earlier and repeat his moves more consistently. Another college bat who made hitting look easy at Cal Poly, Lee was a candidate to go No. He still struck out a lot, leading the Central League for the second straight year with 115only the Seibu Lions Cory Spangenberg struck out more. Yoshida has a good approach and decent power. Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. Haarlem Baseball Week (Honkbalweek Haarlem) in the Netherlands - European New Zealand Baseball National Team does the Haka at 2022 "Chatter Up!" A powerful bat who controls the strike zone really well, Busch has the ingredients of a Max Muncy lite. After leaving the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters to sign with the Los Angeles Angels in 2018 and earning American League Rookie of the Year in his first season, Ohtani was hampered by injuries in years two and three. Cowser has answered those questions this season with 17 homers across three levels. And some more highlights from his latest outing: Last week: Rki Sasaki throws a perfect game with 19Ks in a 1-0 victory for the Chiba Lotte Marines in . That is the ceiling to dream on for Red Sox fans, but I dont think they would be upset with a younger, faster Kik Hernandez either. The Orioles have played Norby in the outfield some due to their crowded infield organizationally. Burleson was one of the best hitters in Triple-A this season prior to his MLB promotion, hitting .331/.372/.532 with 20 HR while striking out just 14% of the time. Lawlars advanced feel to hit and developing power give him great upside in the batters box. Age: 20|Height/Weight: 62, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.6M (2018)|ETA: 2023. Nippon Professional Baseball, the world's second most prominent league, launched its season on June 19, three months after its original Opening Day plans were delayed due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. 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. 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. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. Drafted as a shortstop, Steer is capable of holding down the position if needed, but he projects more as a second or third baseman. Statcast Leaders Baseball Savant Top Prospect Stats. A plus runner combined with impressive quickness, Matos is a threat on the base paths and has a strong chance of sticking in center. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (22), 2020 (WSN)|ETA: 2022. If this does not resolve the issue or you are unable to add the domains to your allowlist, please see this FAQ. 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. Not the biggest of frames, much Chourios pop comes from his powerful lower half and rotational power. The Baseball America staff hosted a chat to discuss the 2023 Top 100 Prospects list. 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. The combination of long levers with a great feel to hit can lead to a lethal power/hit combination which Carter seems to be well on his way to developing. Merrill maneuvers the barrel really well with great plate coverage. Just check it out: 8 Perfect Innings (with 14Ks), taken out with a PG intactafter throwing a Perfect Game with 19Ks last outing. The fastball is the calling card for Hall, as the 6-foot-2 lefty routinely sits in the mid-to-upper 90s with ride. Here is a list of a few names to watch in the coming years. 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. Tagged: Hiroshima Carp, Seiya Suzuki, Suzuki, Seiya, Carp, NPB, Nippon Professional Baseball, MLB, Posting System, Posted, Japanese Baseball, Samurai Japan, Olympics, Premier 12, MLB Imports, 2024 MLB Draft - Top 100 College Prospects, 2024 MLB Draft - Top 50 High School Prospects, Seiya Suzuki: A Deep Dive On The Next Big Thing Out Of Japan. Whites curveball flashes above average in the 78-81 mph range, featuring more downward break and depth. Wood has a quiet upright set up, with simple pre-swing moves that are easier for him to repeat with his long levers. As for the inserts, the 1987 Topps Cherry Tree Variation (1:8 pack) series puts a unique spin on the retro style. Height/Weight: 510, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (41), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. $38.00 . He was also second in the Central League in Win Probability Added with 4.12. Rodriguez also features a plus slider with sharp, late bite in the low 80s that he manipulates and locates with ease. The fact that Jung was able to return this season in any capacity from his shoulder surgery is extremely encouraging, but to hit the ground running and earn an MLB call up is about as about as great as things could have gone this year. Height/Weight: 65, 200 | Bat/Throw: S/R | IFA: $65K 2018 (CIN) | ETA: 2023. That said, Luciano deserves every bit of the hype. He has seen action in all three outfield spots, but the majority of Cowsers starts have come in center this season. Volpe stores plenty of energy in his back side with his hovering leg kick before unleashing his explosive lower half and bat speed. Starting with an open stance and a toe tap to close himself off, Alvarez has some of the easiest power youll find in the minors. 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. PARALLEL CARDS: Gold #/25 (1:292), Red #/5 (1:1,313), Platinum 1/1 (1:6,439). A plus runner, Turangs speed is impactful both in the field and on the base paths. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: S/R|CBA Round (35) 2020 (COL)|ETA: 2024. His coach at East Carolina Cliff Godwin preaches quiet pre-swing moves with the no stride approach in two strike counts. The main question with Senga, 27, is how much longer he'll remain in Japan. 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. Green should have no problem sticking in center and has a chance to produce impressive power numbers. The Steamer projections have Seiya Suzuki as a 3.9-WAR player the highest such projection of any rookie and the Cubs are banking on his plate discipline to help him adjust to the increased velocity of major league pitchers. A good athlete with big raw power that he has already tapped into in games, Pages has launched 57 homers in his last two seasons. Ford has the offensive skillset to put up 20/20 seasons while being an OBP machine. Elite contact rates and a knack for getting on base give Frelick a high floor with enough impact to rack up plenty of extra base hits. Already reaching Triple-A at 22 years old, Burrows is ahead of schedule and seems to keep getting better each time I see him. Guys like Vance Honeycutt, Thatcher Hurd and Chase Burns, not to mention high school bluechips like Konnor Griffin and Derek Curiel, have scouts excited. Some guys are breaking out. 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. Since debuting in 2021, Whites fastball has operated in the mid 90s, topping out at 97 mph with riding life. The former second round pick has mashed his way to Triple-A in just 152 games. Frelicks hands work extremely well and his short swing makes him a difficult hitter to strike out. 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. A strong hitter with plenty of raw bat speed, Cartaya produces impressive exit velocities with ease along with a swing that is built for lift and carry. He is exceptionally athletic and mobile on the mound, making it especially easy for him to repeat his mechanics. The right-hander will mix in an 85-87 mph changeup that flashes above average. Tomoyuki Sugano, RHP Yomiuri Giants B-T: R -R. Born: Oct. 11, 1989. The fastball is a plus offering featuring 93-97 velocity that plays up because of the spin and rise it creates from a low vertical attack angle. Carter has five-tool potential with a great chance to stay in centerfield and the polish to climb to the big leagues quickly. Most Japanese players who have done well in the majors have been pitchers, albeit with three very notable exceptions in Ohtani, Ichiro Suzuki, and Hideki Matsui. After solid May and June performances that earned him an invite to the All-Star Game, it seemed that he was finally paying dividends after disappointing in 2019 and 2020. Senga kept the pitch consistently in the 90s, maintaining the jump in velocity he achieved last season. 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. 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. Though it seems like Mervis came out of nowhere, he was one of the best performers on the Cape and a victim of a shortened 2020 Draft. Hes been a starter for virtually all of his career, with the exception of 10 appearances out of the bullpen last season. Though the bat leads the way for Campusano, he has the tools to be a solid big league catcher. Its hard to argue with a hitter who posts an OPS above .900 from both sides of the plate and while Rodriguezs exit velocities are above average at best, his swing is designed to drive the ball in the air. Ota has played in at least 100 games every year since 2017 and finished with double-digit home runs in his last four seasons. He also led the league in walk percentage, so it isn't all butterflies and cupcakes here. Guys like Thatcher Hurd, Chase Burns and Ben Hess excite scouts. Rafaela controls his body well and has steady numbers against breaking balls and off speed pitches. The Rays tried Aranda out just about everywhere. Despite his top-of-the-line speed, Chourio is still getting his feet wet as a base stealer. The 21-year-old often looks to catch pitches out in front of the plate leading to above-average chase rates and an off the charts 55% pull rate. It's fair to call Senga NPB's premier pitcher due to his performance and talent levels. A phenomenal junior season at Vanderbilt had Leiter looking like one of the best pitching prospects in years. While his range is still closer to average theres no doubts in his ability to play the hot corner. 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. Abels fourth offering is an average curveball that can blend at times with his slider in the low 80s. Its easy to envision a low-strikeout switch-hitter who will surprise you with his sneaky power and ability to get on base. His receiving is better than I thought it would be, and his arm looks average. A high-floor offensive profile along with plus speed and a solid above-average glove, that can play all over the diamond, McLain is yet another safe prospect in this Reds system who you fans can still hope for fringe All Star upside. But still, if youre throwing 17 consecutive perfect innings in professional baseball, you have to have some filthy pitches to work with. Hes Japans premier strikeout pitcher and his forkball is a weapon in any league. The one blemish for Suzuki is his basestealing. When hes healthy, Senga is an MLB pitcher. 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. A former two-way player at Duke, Mervis also played some third base when he was not pitching. He's also prone to swinging and missing, resulting in one of the highest strikeout rates in the league; and so on. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (18), 2022 (CIN)|ETA: 2025. 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. Montgomery was viewed as an older prep prospect, but now he is ahead of schedule of most of the 2021 draftees thanks to his polish at the plate. Norby is a well rounded player who gets the most out of his above average tools. If his command backs up a bit, he is a likely middle of the rotation arm, but it is hard to bet against his pitch mix, built-in deception and size. Colas found more consistency with his swing as the season went on, driving the ball in the air more frequently while using the whole field. Seemingly always on time with a knack for manipulating the barrel and getting to tough pitches, Moreno has one of the best hit-tools in the minors. Four viable offerings and plus command has helped Pfaadt get outs in even the most hitter friendly environments. Ignoring those 14 games and whatever that idea was, Montgomery showed a lot of maturity and upside at the plate in his first season with power to dream on. He will likely begin next season in Double-A with a chance to jump up to Triple-A relatively quickly after already looking strong in his cameo with New Hampshire at the end of the season. Campusano has a solid approach, picking up spin well and punishing breaking balls to the tune of an OPS above .800. The left-handed hitter widened his stance while getting more into his legs than his previous upright setup. Rookies are always highly coveted in fantasy baseball, both redraft and keeper/dynasty leagues. Now at the Triple-A level, things have clicked for Wiemer as his chase and whiff rates have dwindled as the season has progressed. Stone sprinkles in a low 80s curveball to round out his arsenal. In addition, he's homered 90 times over the last two seasons, including 43 in 2019, which tied Neftali Soto for the most in the league. The slider has late, gyro break that dives under barrels and generates plenty of ground balls. 1 overall pick candidate, the Nationals were thrilled to nab Green with the fifth pick of this years draft. A proven above-average hit-tool prospect, who taps into more power without wagering his contact, is almost always a safe profile. Romos stroke from the left side is really impressive as he stays short, compact and quick. Insanity. 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). The exit velocities are slightly above average at best, but Volpe lifts the ball as much as any hitter in the minors while generating a ton of carry. But he slumped in July and August and was 0-2 with a 7.82 ERA in September. The Braves look prepared to take a big risk at short. pic.twitter.com/hFmXnRa8h4, Kyle Kishimoto (@kylemoto10) April 17, 2022. His low 80s slider flashes plus with late sweeping break. 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. While there is more room to fill out for Mayer, he is already tapping into above average raw power with a 90th percentile exit velocity of nearly 104 MPH. No league or continent qualifiers are necessary: Murakami and Sasaki are the best young hitter and pitcher, respectively, in the world. Look for Matos to bounce back in 2023. Big time physical projection and a pretty good feel for the strike zone, Caissie has immense offensive upside, especially in the power department. Height/Weight: 62, 215|Bat/Throw: L/L|2nd Round (70), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. A combination of tantalizing upside with the present skill set to handle aggressive assignments, it is easy to be extremely excited about Winn. He currently struggles to keep balls in front of him when blocking, which is likely due to the fact that he lacks the quickness to be able to constantly get in good blocking positions. Hence stays closed for a long time, helping him hide the ball before it gets on you quickly thanks to his arm speed and the life of the pitch. Combine the impressive defense with fact that he is a athletic switch-hitter who has put up impressive numbers as an 18-year-old in Low-A and you have a relatively safe profile with enough upside to dream on. His fastball sits in the low-90s (good for the fourth-highest average velocity among qualified starters), and he complements it with a full slate of secondary offerings. As lefties are geared up for a heater with life, Waldichuk will sling the slider, catching hitters cheating and generating some ugly swings. Gasser was traded at the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline in a package for Josh Hader. As a result, Steers 90th percentile exit velocity jumped more than three miles per hour with little effect on his ability to make consistent contact. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (6), 2021 (ARI)|ETA: 2024. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2021|ETA: 2023. As he mentioned on our prospect podcast, the Call Up Hassell is still working on his lower half consistency in order to tap into a bit more power. Jobes slider flashed plus in the 82-84 MPH range, but was inconsistent this season. The Cuban was lights out all year, sporting a spectacular 1.03 ERA and 1.43 FIP through 52.2 innings of work. Espinos fourth offering is a curveball that he will mix in to steal strikes in the upper 70s. Matos has some ways to go with his development, but has a really exciting ceiling as a player who should be able to hit for a high average, run into more than 20 and steal 20+ bases all while sticking in center field. George Arias, Hanshin Tigers, Yomiuri Giants, and "Chatter Up!" The combination of power, speed, and a decent feel to hit gives him a potentially special skillset. The 2022 Minor League season has wrapped up and with that a full season of prospect performances to evaluate. Carroll has true five-tool upside with elite makeup and instincts. . Can Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani build on his historic 2021 season with the Los Angeles Angels, in which he was voted to the American League All-Star team and . It will never be a bat-missing machine like the changeup, but it is a valuable pitch nonetheless. Yamakawa is good for the latter, even if that's all he's good for on a baseball diamond. We're taking a look at the average exit velocity and fastball velocity for the Top 100 Prospects. With two strikes, Burleson spreads out even more, eliminating his stride and focusing on putting the ball in play. Since the start of the 2021 season, Espino has recorded a 16 percent swinging strike rate on his fastball, one of the best clips in professional baseball. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (165) 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2022. Caissie has not totally tapped into his big raw power in games due to his struggles to lower half inconsistencies. Abels arsenal has the potential to be frontline caliber. The top prep arm in the 2021 Draft, Jobe is a data darling and a premium athlete on the mound. Seiya Suzuki: A Deep Dive On The Next Big Thing Out Of Japan. Vientos is heavy on his feet and a below average runner, though he has continued to focus on his footwork and conditioning. He has flashed exit velocities over 110 mph and launched a 458 foot bomb in Triple-A this season, cluing us into the kind of untapped juice he has. 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