The son of MLB All-Star Matt Holliday and the No. This year has been our first full-season look at Alcantara, and the million-dollar international free agent has not disappointed. 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. 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. Williams rode the momentum of his All American collegiate season right into professional baseball where he pitched to a 1.96 ERA in 115 innings between High-A and Double-A with a 33% strikeout rate while walking just 9% of batters. Carroll finds the barrel easily with a swing geared for line drives, but hits the ball so hard that he is a home run threat as well. He has found success by working ahead in the count consistently thanks to his ability to throw three of his pitches for quality strikes. While Burleson may not hit towering shots or break 110 MPH exit velos, he gets good natural carry on the ball and should be a threat to hit 25+ home runs annually thanks to his high rate of contact and his sustainably high HR/FB rate. The limited track record caused us to keep White towards the back of our preseason top 100 list this year, however another 80 impressive innings has White climbing up the list and positioning himself as one of the better right-handed pitching prospects in baseball. If Graceffo can develop a bit more of a feel for his changeup, he could be an average No. The big right-hander has been able to sustain at least mid 90s velocity deep into starts. The 20-year-old has a sneaky good feel to hit and improved in that department as the year went on. 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. Triple-A was a challenge for Rocchio after he shook off a slow start to Double-A with a scorching couple months before his promotion. Stones ability to locate this overpowering offering makes it a weapon both early and late in counts and he holds its velocity deep into outings. 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. Valera has exciting powerespecially to his pull sidebut the 21-year-old will at times look to pull a bit too much. A plus runner combined with impressive quickness, Matos is a threat on the base paths and has a strong chance of sticking in center. He is an athletic hitter who should consistently post above average contact rates and does not expand the zone too much. 2022 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings #1-10. Possessing a four pitch mix that rivals any pitching prospect in baseball, Painter has dominated hitters mostly with his 70 grade fastball that sits 95-97 mph and has been clocked as high as 101 mph. After a pedestrian first professional season, Steer made some tweaks to tap into above-average power, while still making plenty of contact. Still an aggressive hitter, Soderstrom could benefit from cutting down his 31% chase rate, but that will likely come with more at bats. Matos is an aggressive base runner and has stolen bases with a high rate of success in previous seasons. Volpe brings just about everything you want to the table from a baseball player. The pitch really jumps out of his hand from the low release point and gets on hitters quickly. The 23-year-old is extremely comfortable landing both breaking balls for strikes. Perezs changeup gives him a third plus offering, also working off of his fastball really well to lefties. Walker starts slightly open with his stance and does not close himself off totally, sometimes even stepping in the bucket a bit. With a big frame and plenty of room to fill out as well as a lower half that could be more involved in his swing, theres a chance that Jones could tap into plus raw power as he matures. Given that he has only thrown 230 innings dating back to college, we believe Cavalli will continue to develop. Rodriguez is a complete hitter with the body control, bat to ball skills and approach to give him a plus hit tool while tapping into every bit of his above average raw power in games. If Montgomery continues to add strength and slows down a step, he has the arm and ability with the glove to be an above average defender at third. Despite an aggressive approach, Matos boasts impressive contact rates combined with exit velocities routinely above 105 miles-per-hour thanks to his exceptionally quick hands. Height/Weight: 60, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $800K 2017 (COL)|ETA: 2023. His actions are smooth and he has a plus arm (he threw 27.2 innings in college) which should make him a great bet to stick at short. Height/Weight: 61, 170|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (21) 2018 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. Collier fell into the laps of the Reds at pick No. These pitches allow him to utilize the leverage in his swing and at worst, he will be able to annihilate said pitches in the big leagues once he gets there. A premium athlete on the mound, it is really fun to watch Hence pitch. Even when he is a bit out front on off speed, Mervis has the swing malleability and strength to drive the ball out of the yard when he doesnt get his A swing off. A big body with three easily plus pitches and good command make it easy to see why Rodriguez is the most impressive arm in the minors. Improved feel for his changeup and overall command could have Abel trending closer to a front line starter. His offensive breakout makes it easy to overlook the fact that he can really defend behind the dish. Lewis was striking out as his lowest clip since he was in High-A while walking more than he ever had. Despite possessing immense speed, Frelick has not yet translated it into stolen bases. Prospect Rankings. 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. 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. He already has a polished approach that led to a 15% walk rate in the upper minors this season. 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. Tiedemann made major strides in his season at Golden West JC, prompting the Jays to take him in the third round. 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. A nightmare at bat for lefties, Gasser has held same-handed hitters to a .573 OPS and 42% strikeout rate, helping reinforce his floor as a lights out reliever. 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. He has a great chance to be an above average regular with All Star upside at a difficult position. A Syracuse University grad, Aram hosts the "The Call Up" podcast centered around MLB prospects. A well-rounded hitter with plus power to dream on, Baty has long been considered one of baseballs best third base prospects for good reason. Its always difficult to peg a breakout prospect and Ruiz in no exception. An under-the-radar international free agent out of Australia, Mead broke out in a big way in 2021 and has continued to mash in the upper levels in 2022. All teenage prospects are risky, but Colliers bloodlines, polish at the plate and elite makeup should have the Reds feeling good about the chances of converting their first round pick into an MLB piece. Coming out of baseball powerhouse Chipola Junior College, Collier is a plus hitter and another of the MLB offspring in this years first round. The bat will likely always lead the way for the 23-year-old, though theres a lot to like in that department. Top Prospects by Position Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Shortstops Third Basemen Outfielders Vanderbilt has been known as a baseball factory with plenty of names gracing the major leagues. Just as things were looking up for the young prospect, an ACL tear abruptly ended Lewis 2021 season before it began. Waldichuk stands at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds and generates a ton of extension from his high three quarters release. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (3), 2021|ETA: 2024. He is exceptionally athletic and mobile on the mound, making it especially easy for him to repeat his mechanics. Walker has 40+ homer upside with at least an average hit tool and solid complementary skills to provide value beyond his potentially special bat. Perez generates easy extension thanks to his ridiculously long levers, causing the ball to get in on hitters quickly. By nature, Alcantara can get long at times with his swing and can find himself struggling to get around on higher velocity. A wunderkind who towers at 6-foot-8, Perez has floored scouts and opponents alike with his ability to command the strike zone and repeat his mechanics on top of his nasty stuff. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|11th Round (324), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2024. Impressive bat speed with a swing that is geared for home runs paired with Valeras patience at the plate make him a likely three true outcome slugger who should undoubtedly benefit from the limiting of the shift at the MLB level. The pitch sits in the upper 70s with downward break. Does a great job of hunting pitches he can do damage with early in counts before relying on his natural feel to hit and ability to spray the ball all over when he has two strikes. 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. Theres no minor league pitcher with bag of pitches as deep and as nasty as G-Rod. He has a tendency to get big in plus counts, similar to most young hitters, but it almost certainly wont be a problem as he matures. The blend of whippy bat speed while living in the zone for so long helps Manzardo post an impressive 86% zone contact rate while driving the ball with authority. Manzardo has 20-25 home run juice with a 70 grade hit tool. Perazas sweet swing from the right side and plus defense at short make him a high probability everyday shortstop. The 67 Campbell is an intimidating bulldog on the mound, striking out 141 batters in 101.1 innings while posting a 3.82 ERA in 16 starts in 2022. Already one of the games best catching prospects, Cartaya made up for lost time with a monster 2022 season. After operating more in the upper 80s with his slider last season, Brown tweaked the slider to sit in the low 90s with sharper bite. If Amador adds more strength, he could push 20-25 homers, but theres little question on the hit tool. A switch-hitter with big time raw power, De La Cruz wowed with his impressive pop in both the Complex League and Low-A Daytona last season, but looked quite raw at the plate. 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. While power will never be a part of Frelicks game, he can hit the ball with some authority to his pull side when he gets the right pitch. If the 20-year-old can tone down his aggressiveness a bit, he will can develop into an above average hitter who can easily hit 30 or more homers. Hes a lock to stick in center field long-term if the D-backs prefer him there over Alek Thomas. He is consistently clocked with sub-four second run times to first base. 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. The 24-year-old will compete. The offensive-minded catcher has exciting upside and a track record of hitting through the minors. Big time fastball that sits in the mid-to-upper 90s with some ride when located at the top of the zone. Much like his father, Holliday is a patient hitter who does not strike out much and will work plenty of free passes. He has the ability to be an above average defender at first base while trending closer to average at best at second. A combination of tantalizing upside with the present skill set to handle aggressive assignments, it is easy to be extremely excited about Winn. Theres probably even more room for strength with the 19-year-old which is absurd considering the fact that he has already hit a ball 114 mph this year and boasts a 90th percentile exit velocity of 110 mph. 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. Parada utilizes as unorthodox of a set up as youll see. After what weve seen from Naylor this year as a result of tangible adjustments in the box, its getting easier to believe that he will hit enough. On top of the mechanical adjustments, Dominguez cut his chase rate by nearly 10% in High-A while his zone contact rate jumped by a similar margin this season. A decent ability to recognize spin and comfort driving the ball to all fields give Alcantara the potential to be an average hitter while is massive power potential gives him All Star offensive upside at a premium position. On pace to set a career high in stolen bases, he has also been the most efficient of his career, swiping his first 29 bags on 31 tries this season. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: S/R|1st Round (8) 2022|ETA: 2024. A new year, a new board and new ranks. A high floor relative to the other prep bats recently drafted, Montgomery still offers immense upside. He simply dismantled Low-A hitters, punching out 81 batters in 52.1 innings with a WHIP of 0.88. His consistent splits left-on-left further solidify just how safe his bat is. He could debut as soon as 2023. Things clicked for Vargas in the power department during the 2021 season, launching 23 homers along with 52 extra base hits in 120 games between High-A and Double-A. 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. Built like an NBA small forward with impressive athleticism, there are few prospects in baseball with as much projection as Alcantara. The pitch produces ugly swings against both lefties and righties and regularly missed bats even when located within the zone. Still probably two years from Fenway Park, Mayer could have a claim as one of baseballs best overall prospects by the end of next year. The go-to put-away pitch against lefties for Painter has been his above-average curveball in the upper 70s. After tearing up High-A, Manzardo was promoted to Double-A and picked up right where he left off. Davis has a chance to be a dynamic outfielder with an enviable combination of power and speed, but he will need to find health and consistency in Triple-A. 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. Green gets to his top speed quickly and should be a menace on the base paths. Walker will have the tendency pull off of well-located breaking stuff, but he rarely misses mistakes allowing him to remain productive against curves and sliders in the minors. Frequently putting himself in a good position to hit along with a short, quick swing, Davis projects as an above average hitter. The pitch can be above average and provides a rare look from Espino that isnt in the upper 80s or upper 90s. Still just 18 years old, Cabrera is ahead of his peers and could tap into 20 home run pop while generating plenty of contact. The bat is the carrying piece here for Colas, but he has a chance to be an extremely productive hitter. In Meyers 178 professional innings, opponents have hit just .111/.169/.215 against Meyers slider even with him throwing it nearly 40% of the time. by Retrosheet. 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. A good athlete, Wood played basketball as well before moving down to Florida to focus on baseball (smart move). An easy plus runner, Ford stole 23 bases on 28 tries this season. Regarded as one of the best high school pitching prospects, Lesko was the first pitcher taken in the 2022 draft by the Padres at 15th overall. FantasyPros.com 2022 MLB Top Prospects Top 20 Prospects for FYPD. Pair the above average hit tool with plus raw power and you have a really exciting offensive profile for any position let alone a catcher. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021 (SD)|ETA: 2025. The same can be said about his ability on the base paths were, despite being an average runner, he adds value. The pitch flashes above average when he has the feel for it, showing some arm side fade. Seeing gains in just about every tool while demonstrating a veterans maturity at the plate, it is easy to see how the 21-year-old has become one of baseballs best prospects. Perez essentially has the floor of a middle-of-the-rotation starter. Possessing electric stuff, its a matter of command for the tall and talented righty. His arm is average at best, but he does a good job of getting himself in a good position to make strong throws by beating the ball to the spot. Injuries and 2020s cancelled season have limited Casas to just 284 Minor League games since being drafted in the first round of 2018s draft. A two-way player at Minnesota, Meyers athleticism is more than evident on the mound with the way he is able to use his lower half and repeat his mechanics, helping him to above average command. This has helped Ruiz see the ball longer and make better swing decisions. The fact that he commands his entire arsenal so well breaches the unfair territory. If the command remains fringy, the Guardians still have a durable, high volume strikeout pitcher who can sit in the middle of their rotation for years and eat innings. When Marte sticks to his approach, hes a tough hitter to strikeout, but he can also find himself selling out for pull-side power, occasionally giving away at-bats. He is an above average athlete which provides hope that he can develop into at least an average defender. 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. Priester may not consistently be a huge strikeout pitcher, though when he is on, he can accumulate Ks in bunches. An average runner, Montgomery moves well for his 6-foot-4 frame though he probably wont be the rangiest of shortstops. Command has been a challenge for Abel in the early going as he has long levers to sync up causing some inconsistencies with his delivery. Touching 99 mph, Painter earns widespread praise. 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. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (149), 2019 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. He has a tendency to get on his front foot on occasion, cutting off his swing a bit and leading to occasional top spin ball to right field. Not only is the newly-turned 20-year-old already producing in the Minors, but he has big upside. 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: 64, 210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 5th Round (149), 2019 (ARI) | ETA: 2023. Gassers solid stuff, natural deception and developing command have him looking like a potential No. 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. Bradleys progress with his changeup this season is encouraging and he should have a chance to break camp with the Rays next season. Alvarez relied on his natural feel to hit and decent overall approach to climb all the way to Triple-A in his age 20 season, but as he got to the upper levels, his struggles with elevated heaters were exploited a bit. At 94-97 miles-per-hour with a ton of life, Bradley is able to get a ton of swings and misses when he elevates the heater, but also freezes hitters weary of his slider with four-seamers at the knees. Built-in deception and a high spin fastball helps Waldichuk pick up Ks in bunches, despite his secondaries being just average or slightly above. With just a 12% strikeout rate in his Minor League career and the potential to hit for at least some power, Moreno should ride his elite hit-tool and solid approach to offensive success at the highest level. The good news is, the bat is exciting. Volpe stores plenty of energy in his back side with his hovering leg kick before unleashing his explosive lower half and bat speed. Campbell should be a target for dynasty managers with minor-league spots to spare. His reads are great, as are his jumps and theres no doubt about his closing speed. Gunner Henderson, 3B 2. There wasnt much hesitation from the speedy Carter in regards to attempted steals this season. The only reason we did not see Mervis promoted was due to the fact that he is not Rule 5 eligible until next year and the Cubs already have a 40 Man Roster crunch. Arroyo hits fastballs well and sprays the ball all over the field, but he will need to learn to lay off of pitchers pitchesespecially breaking ballsif he is going to reach his offensive ceiling. 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. A huge power pitcher with some of the best stuff in the country when he was at East Carolina, Williams worked mostly as a reliever due to command issues through his first three seasons. Waldichuk will also mix in an average curveball in the upper 70s as a fourth pitch to change pace and steal strikes. 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. With the added power has come a bit more whiff than expected, but Cowser hedges that with a great approach. He identifies spin well and punishes mistakes while lifting the ball as much as anyone in the minors which helps his offensive profile. Coming out of Cal Poly, Brooks Lee has the best contact skills coming out of the college ranks. February 23, 2023. Walkers average speed and elite arm and give him the potential to play an above average right field once he gets comfortable out there. Mervis has a great chance to be the Cubs starting first baseman in 2023. Despite standing at 6-foot-7, Woods ability to repeat his pre-swing moves and barrel adjustability has helped him limit the whiffs. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (1) 2022|ETA: 2026. Despite pitching in some of the most hitter-friendly environments in the Minor Leagues as a fly ball pitcher, Pfaadt attacked hitters relentlessly. 1 selection in the 2022 Draft, Holliday has five-tool potential and looked great in his brief debut season. Caissie is short to the ball and can really turn on pitches middle-in with authority. Westburg followed up a strong 2021 season with an even bigger 2022 in Triple-A. About Prospects Data. Burleson wasted no time in his pro debut, climbing three levels and finishing the year in Triple-A thanks to his strong approach and pitch recognition. Theres no questions in regards to his power. This season, Waldichuk racked up an impressive 14.6% swinging strike rate on the offering. Pfaadts pitchability, polish and improving stuff have him trending towards a rotation spot with the D-backs next year. The fastball gets in on hitters really quickly, exploding out of his tough release point. Power surge has Turang 'in the conversation'. His hands and ability to manipulate the barrel allow him to get to pitches even when he loses his lower half, but he has shown plus power potential when he stays on his back side. As we continue to see with this new generation of catchers, athleticism can really help set prospects apart behind the dish; especially high school catchers. He should almost surely stick behind home plate and could be an average defender or slightly better at the highest level. Manzardos bat lives in the zone and he seems to barrel everything. The power does come with some swing-and-miss concerns, though it seems the strikeouts pile up due to Buschs willingness to get deep into counts. 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. Top Prospects by Team The athleticism of Holliday is more than evident in the batters box, as he shows off impressive lower-half adjustability, helping him still get off good swings even when he is a bit fooled our out front. Son of former All-Star Matt Holliday, Jackson stands out to many as the best well-rounded prospect of the 2022 draft. The long levers Alcantara possesses helps him generate a ridiculous amount of whip and bat speed, launching homers as far as 452 feet this season while flashing exit velocities as high as 112 mph. Hes not afraid to mix the pitch in to righties as well as he does a good job of keeping it at the bottom of the zone and below. Its hard to poke a hole in Westburgs offensive game. Long viewed as a candidate to move to third due to his size, Henderson still moves extremely well and has looked the part of an everyday shortstop.
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