Relaxed setup with a small leg kick, Cartaya made a slight adjustment with his hands this season, starting them a bit further back in his stance to make his hand load as simple as possible. While there is some present whiff for Cartaya, he controls his body well, repeating his moves in the box. Hes already physical, but with broad shoulders and long legs, he could likely to add another 10-15 pounds of good weight. Height/Weight: 66, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $1M 2018 (NYY)|ETA: 2024. Possessing a huge arm, Dominguez would project as a plus defender in a corner, but he has the goods to stick in center. Here lies a big part of the problem for Aranda. The former Minnesota Golden Gopher did not need to use his changeup much in college thanks to his dominant slider and high velocity fastball, but Meyer has made a concerted effort to improve the quality of his third pitch. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound slugger was going to his pull side for power earlier in his professional career, but adjusted his load which has allowed him to keep his weight back and use the whole field. Tommy John Surgery put an end to Meyers rookie season shortly after his big league debut. The Mets likely have their third baseman for 2023 and beyond in Baty. Assuming Carter picks up where he left off next season, he could easily be considered one of baseballs best young outfield prospects. 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. . As Herrera gains confidence in his ability to drive the ball all over the field, his offensive consistency should continue to improve as it is a much tougher game when you are trying to catch everything out in front of home plate. Abels fourth offering is an average curveball that can blend at times with his slider in the low 80s. It is difficult to project power for a prospect like Winn. Manzardo starts with his hands relaxed on his shoulder, using a toe tap for timing. The 22-year-old right-hander features a plus fastball topping out at 99 mph and a plus slider that has sharp cutting action in the high 80s. If he slows down a step, there is a chance that Merrill could move to second base or third, but for now he looks like he should get every shot at short. The ball explodes out of his hand and low release point creates some deception and added life to hitters who consistently have issues timing him up. His jumps and instincts are already impressive along with an above average arm. He could debut as soon as 2023. The added strength/weight has slowed Lee down a tick and his range is limited. An under-the-radar Tennessee prep prospect in the 2020 Draft, few pro scouts had seen Carter play. The way Manzardo controls his at bats and is already able to get into his power with potentially some more in the tank is exciting. Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. To put a ceiling on Perez would be ridiculous. Peraza is a plus runner with good footwork at shortstop, giving him above-average range. Dominguez has not even played 200 professional games and it seems like he has been around forever because of the unfair hype placed on him before he made a professional plate appearance. 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. The 21-year-olds split changeup is lagging behind as a third offering, but he has improved his feel for it this season landing it for a strike 15% more frequently than last year. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. Theres no way around the fact that 2022 was a disappointing year for Leiter, but he earns exceptional marks for his makeup/work ethic and has has a pretty good built-in pitching coach in his father, Al. An aggressive hitter, Chourios 33% chase rate has limited his ability to take free passes, but thanks to how quick Chourio is to the ball, he rarely misses fastballs, mashing to an OPS over 1.100 against them. While he did swipe 28 bags, he as caught 13 times. 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. One of baseballs biggest breakout prospects this season, Ruiz has turned into much more than a set of wheels. What follows is what I've been using as my top 250 prospects leading into the 2022 season. A good 2021 season followed by a superb Arizona Fall League performance adds some context to 2022s breakout, though his 100+ game sample this season should be more than enough for people to trust the bat. 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. Still just 20 years old, the outfielder is following up a strong first pro season in Low-A with even more production in High-A. High arm slot with a short arm stroke and lower half driven mechanics. Opponents hit just .167 against the pitch this season and it is sharp enough to be a weapon against both lefties and righties. Look for Matos to bounce back in 2023. Boasting the ability to leave the yard foul pole to foul pole, Wood has a chance to develop into elite power paired with bat-to-ball skills that most wouldnt expect with his profile. The slider Meyers fastball, as his inward twist with his leg lift helps him hide the ball a bit longer before uncorking his quick arm from a similar release point across the two offerings. 3 starter. Height/Weight: 511, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $725K 2018 (SFG)|ETA: 2024. Yet another Yankees hitting development story, Dominguez made adjustments heading into the 2022 season and has looked like a completely different hitter. Prospects with 70 grade raw power to dream on and potential to stick in center field dont come around every day. Burleson is capable of playing in either corner and should develop into an average defender at either spot. Lee has flashed above average power to his pull side and will pick his spots to try to do damage. If Merrill continues to fill out and tap into his power, he could be a breakout name to watch in 2023. Its easy to see enough talent to believe that Hence could be a No. The offensive-minded catcher has exciting upside and a track record of hitting through the minors. Not only is Wood striking out at a low clip through the early stages of his pro career, but his in-zone whiff rates are impressively low. Here are the notable MLB.com top prospects that are going to be on the major league roster from day one of the 2022 regular season. Meads body control and bat-to-ball skills combined with his plus raw power could make him a hitting machine in the future even if he isnt launching 30 homers per season. Height/Weight: 64, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (2) 2022|ETA: 2026. Much like his father, Holliday is a patient hitter who does not strike out much and will work plenty of free passes. He would project as an above average outfielder in a corner with a pretty good arm. Munetaka Murakami - 3B - Yakult Swallows (NPB) The single season home run king of the NPB at just 22 years old, Murakami broke Sadaharu Oh's long standing benchmark of 56 home runs with a 57th blast in the final game of the season last year. Despite possessing immense speed, Frelick has not yet translated it into stolen bases. 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. The changes really helped Lewis find offensive consistency, lighting up Triple-A to a .313/.405/.534 clip before getting the call up to the big leagues where he did kept things rolling for a dozen games before going down with the injury. 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 By R.J. Anderson If Hassell slows down a bit due to added strength, there is a chance he moves to a corner where his arm would more than play. Jobes slider flashed plus in the 82-84 MPH range, but was inconsistent this season. Great contact skills and developing power with a projectable/athletic frame give Cowser an exciting combination of a solid floor and intriguing upside. Once viewed as a bench utility type, Rafaela looks more like an every day player with super-utility versatility in a similar manner to Chris Taylor of the Dodgers. 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. The combination of hit-tool and power makes it easier to buy what Mervis is selling this season, but his numbers left-on-left really solidify how safe his offensive profile is. 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. Steers strong baseball instincts allow him to move all over the infield with relative ease. 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. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2020|ETA: 2023. Herrera has explosive rotational power, but will fly open prematurely at times. FantasyPros.com 2022 MLB Top Prospects Top 20 Prospects for FYPD. Rounding out Bibees arsenal is an average curveball that he will mix in against lefties and to steal strikes against righties. He find the barrel as much as any hitter in the minors and should quickly climb to the big leagues. 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. He covers plenty of ground with great closing speed, but could improve his jumps and routes some. The Giants could have a perennial All-Star who is capable of launching 30 or more homers with ease if it all comes together. Throwing from a low arm slot, Tiedemann generates a ton of arm speed allowing his already impressive arsenal to play up. 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. Like many young outfielders the 22-year-old could improve on his reads in center, but his quickness from his days on the basketball court and recovery speed give him a margin for error. Impressive balance and plate coverage helps Rodriguez stay back on breaking pitches and drive them with authority to all fields while still being quick and explosive enough to turn on hard stuff in. The Yankees feel like they have their shortstop of the future and they have every reason to think so. Lewis eliminated his dramatic leg kick, which often threw his timing off as well as his balance in favor of a toe tap to simplify things while letting his natural bat speed and athleticism produce the power. Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson ascends to the top spot. At this point, Matos bat-to-ball skills are almost a double-edged sword; on one hand, he is able to spoil tough pitches in two-strike counts, playing a big part in his minuscule 12% K-rate, but on the flip side, Matos will produce weak contact swinging at a ball off the plate early in the count that most other hitters would whiff and recalibrate. During his final year at Oklahoma State, Campbell showed off his command and control, walking only 25 batters in 101.1 innings. Campbell features a four-seam fastball with high spin rates peaking at 97 mph, a plus curveball, and a change-up that, like the fastball, features high RPMs that induce weak contact and a ton of swing and miss out of the zone. Vientos is heavy on his feet and a below average runner, though he has continued to focus on his footwork and conditioning. He adds value on the bases, though will probably never be more than the occasional base stealer. Arroyo displays strong bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate. Green had major holes in his swing in 2021, resulting in a ton of swing and miss in the profile. He has the tendency to get very contact-oriented, hitting more balls into the ground than desired, but his pro sample size is extremely small and he was handling aggressive assignments to High-A then Double-A in the early days of his Twins career. An above average runner who uses his long strides to cover ground quickly, Wiemer is fast enough to play all three outfield spots, but projects better at a corner where his 80 grade arm will shine. One of the Yankees biggest breakout pitching prospects in 2021, Waldichuk piled up strikeouts in bunches behind a four pitch mix with build in deception. Crow-Armstrong is a hard-nosed gamer who is doing all of the things we thought he would do pretty well, exceptionally well while doing the things we werent totally sure he was capable of with the bat already. Montgomery already controls his body really well, keeping his weight back and using his leverage. The 23-year-old could find himself in the big leagues as early as Opening Day 2023 and has the upside of a 30-30 threat with solid defense in a corner. Gasser bursted onto draft radars with a lights out junior season at Houston. Netos athleticism is evident at shortstop where he has solid range with a knack for the highlight reel play. A good athlete, Wood played basketball as well before moving down to Florida to focus on baseball (smart move). Hardly ever handing out free passes and attacking hitters with an assortment of pitches, Pfaadt has become one of the more fun pitching prospects to watch. Burrows has a solid three pitch mix and has commanded it better than ever this season. Finding these before they become untouchable is the trick for any dynasty manager and that is what I enjoy most of all doing prospect deep dives. 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. As for Jackson, we can only hope his rise through the minor leagues will be as fast as Witt Jr., ushering an exciting wave of young talent. His 90th percentile exit velocity is above average at 103 mph and Carter already launched multiple homers over 430 feet this season. 16 the 2022 Draft and they were happy to sign the the talented teenager to a well-overslot $5 million bonus. Davis returned from injury for the final month of the Triple-A season and is slated to get more at bats in the Arizona Fall League while eying a strong start to 2023 and a potential call up. The top prep pitching prospect in the 2021 draft, Painter is a wunderkind who is tall enough to play forward on the hardwood, young enough to be a college freshman, and yet is polished enough to pound the strike zone with multiple plus pitches. With three viable offerings and built-in deception, the last piece for Harrison is his command. Still extremely young with a solid High-A season under his belt, Caissie is progressing nicely and could be a middle-of-the-order masher capable of 30+ homers if the raw pop can translate into game pop. Even if the power does not totally develop, Winn is a good enough hitter with elite complementary tools to be an impact shortstop. The Angels were likely reluctant to sell low on Marsh, but were able to add their catcher for 2023 and beyond in OHoppe. Already boasting two plus pitches with a decent feel for a third, Hence was simply too talented to pitch the entire season season in Low-A. The pitch is above average in the low 80s and he has commanded it with more success this season. 3 starter with a great chance at being an above average No. Formerly starting from an extremely upright and setup, Mead is still relatively tall in his stance but is more bent at the knees. A blend of power, defense and intangibles have Cartaya reminding many of Salvador Perez. Generally, these loud moves would be of concern in regards to disrupting timing and consistency, but Johnson is quick and compact with explosive bat speed. A switch-hitter with solid tools across the board, elite defensive potential and makeup, Rocchio is a high floor prospect with intangibles that the Guardians love. If he does need to move to third eventually, Mayer would be a plus defender there. 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. Hes a good athlete which provides some optimism that he can continue to improve behind the dish, but he has some work to do in regards to blocking and receiving. Mervis has a great chance to be the Cubs starting first baseman in 2023. A switch-hitter with plus defensive potential and speed, Rocchio has climbed through the minors quickly thanks to his maturity. A favorite to be selected first overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mayer surprisingly fell to the Red Sox with the fourth selection. 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. The 21-year-olds set up and swing is reminiscent of Nolan Arenado, starting with his hands somewhat high while using the same unique timing mechanism that starts with the back heel actually coming off of the ground before rocking backwards and picking up his front foot. Coming out of Oklahoma State, Justin Campbell put together a solid junior year for the cowboys. After dominating Double-A, Henderson entered Triple-A as the levels youngest player and continued his torrid production. Druw Jones, OF, Wesleyan High (Norcross, Ga.) Druw Jones, the son of the longtime Braves outfielder, has established himself as the consensus best prospect in the 2022 . Here are the new Top 30 Prospects lists. Theres a lot to like with Johnsons bat as a potential plus hitter with plus raw power. Its easy to see that when you have a prospect like Tovar mashing Double-A pitching at the age of 20, but what is impressive to me is the way he can impact games even when he isnt mashing. Painter is a rare talent who is looking increasingly likely to make his big league debut before he can legally buy a beer. At 17 years old on draft day, Bradley was one of the youngest players in the entire class. After hitting 12 homers in his 162 collegiate games, Steer launched 24 homers in his 110 games during the 2021 season. March 1, 2023. The new MLB top 100 prospects rankings list features a lot of the same names; Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodriguez and Spencer Torkelson have "graduated" from prospect status and Adley. 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. Collier has an elite feel to hit with pitch recognition skills that you just dont see often from players of his age and experience. On pace for a career-high mark for innings this season, Hall has at least made major strides in regards to the latter this year. Ford has a great feel for the barrel and is able to get to a lot of difficult pitches thanks to his lightning-quick hands. Merrill starts with a slightly open stance, relaxed hands and his weight slightly stacked on his back side. 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. Get away with it or B. Davis has a chance to hit for average along with 30 homer upside. Height/Weight: 63, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $300K, 2017 (LAD)|ETA: 2022. The pitch has been hit hard in pro ball, with opponents posting an OPS above .900 against the pitch in his 37 starts. When Valera is at his best, he is able to stay back hip and let his natural bat speed/strength eat. 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. Height/Weight: 510, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (16), 2019 (ARI)|ETA: 2022. It flashed solid depth and shape at the bottom of the zone, making it a nice change-of-pace pitch to be used sparingly. Signed away from Mississippi State for twice the slot value at $2.6M, he has top of the scale power potential in a surprisingly athletic XXL frame. Matos is an aggressive base runner and has stolen bases with a high rate of success in previous seasons. While not especially flashy or athletic, Meads hands and instincts should make him an average defender at either third or second base. Green seems to know his swing and repeats his moves pretty well. The third pitch for Jobe is a changeup that has flashed above average in the mid 80s. 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. Averaging nearly 2400 RPMs from a high three-quarters release, Harrison features a lot of life on his fastball with run as well from a spot that is difficult to pick up out of the hand. A plus runner combined with impressive quickness, Matos is a threat on the base paths and has a strong chance of sticking in center. After swiping just three bags in 32 High-A games last year, Tovar has already racked up 17 stolen bases through his first 65 Double-A games. Davis best tool on defense is his 70-grade arm. If he does develop into above average power, you could be looking at a five-tool All Star up the middle. The Orioles promoted Hall to pitch out of their bullpen as they tried to make a playoff push, but it was also probably to limit his innings a bit as he is on his way to a career-high mark coming off of an injury. - One of the early standouts from the 2022 draft class, Gavin Cross is hitting .309/.438/.650 with eight home runs and 25 RBI in 26 games between rookie ball and Single-A. Brown will mix in a changeup that flashes average, however the effectiveness of his hammer curveball against lefties lessens the necessity for his changeup. He has kept the power trend going in his first full pro season, launching 28 homers in 118 games across High-A, Double-A and Triple-A. Often times, hitters cannot differentiate the changeup from his riding fastball until its too late. Wagner slashed .243/.353/.386 with 1 home run, 11 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases in 19 games combined between rookie ball, A- Delmarva, and A+ Aberdeen. The Rays have plenty of options at first base moving forward, but Manzardo might be the best of the bunch. A premium athlete on the mound, it is really fun to watch Hence pitch. In the Cape Cod league, Lee slashed an astounding .405/.432/.667 with 6 home runs, 16 runs scored and 13 RBIs in 21 games played in 2021. His takes are easy and he rarely gets fooled in the box. Casas is still working to tap into his light-tower power more consistently in games and injuries over the last couple seasons have like effected that. Seemingly a sure-thing to stick at shortstop with a good chance to be a plus defender at the position, Arroyos perceived floor wouldve already been pretty high. A prized international free agent, Cartaya signed for $2.5 million as a 16-year-old in 2018. On top of his ridiculous speed, Ruiz is the best base stealer minor leagues. A former two-way player at Duke, Mervis also played some third base when he was not pitching. He posts average home to first times due to the time it takes him to get to top speed but the speed plays a bit better in the outfield. Veen possesses a natural ability to use the whole field and as he adds strength and mass, he will become a threat to leave the yard from line to line. Theres an outside shot that Valera can mature into an average hitter, but it is more likely that he is a below average hitter who can walk at a high clip and slug. After striking out in 24% of the time in High-A, Mervis cut that to 20% in Double-A and then just 14% in Triple-A. That said, Abel also possesses a changeup that has flashed above average with arm-side fade. A simple, upright setup before using a small gathering leg kick to get into his back side, Matos relies on his athleticism and ridiculous bat speed to impact the baseball with minimal effort. Sets up in a medium base with an equal weight distribution, Lawlar uses a gathering leg kick along with a barrel tip for timing before unleashing a lightning quick stroke. The Twins took Lee 8th overall and sent the 22-year-old to rookie complex to make his pro debut. 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. Caissie moves well for his size, but his limited experience in the outfield heading into 2022 was evident in his reads and routes. Mead has already flashed plus exit velocities, with a 90th percentile exit velocity of 107 mph, one of the better marks in the organization. Theres room for more upside with the 21-year-old, who earns high marks for his tireless work ethic. Command/control pitchers with high spin rates and big strikeout upside are something the Guardians are known for. His strength and long arms allow him to generate plus bat speed whip with plus-plus raw power. Williams has plus power potential with staying power at shortstop and decent speed. Since debuting in 2021, Whites fastball has operated in the mid 90s, topping out at 97 mph with riding life. 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. Rocchio could probably use another season in Triple-A as he tries to find more offensive consistency, however his glove is good enough to hold down the shortstop position at the highest level right now. The odds may be stacked against Parada to provide value at catcher, but his bat alone could carry him to All Star heights. Soderstroms decent hands should help him profile as an above average defensive first baseman. He has drawn immense praise for his high baseball IQ and should be a 20+ stolen base threat in the big leagues. Volpe brings just about everything you want to the table from a baseball player. 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. Combined Neto slashed .299/.377/.476 with 9 doubles, 5 home runs, 27 RBI and 5 stolen bases in 37 games played. At a solid 5-foot-10, 230 pounds, Alvarez has easy plus pop in the tank, especially to his pull side. He cut his ground ball rate by 8% while hitting the ball with more authority and carry to all fields. He has an above average arm and overall good footwork which should help his chances of sticking at short. Swing and miss crept into Lucianos game when he reached High-A last year, but he slashed his strikeout rate by more than 15% to a solid 22.2% rate thanks to the smoothing out of his load and lower half. His long legs move quickly, making it seem like he is taking three steps between bases. 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. pic.twitter.com/F6LcKDJZEb. His speed translates more into closing speed in the outfield than quick burst base stealing, but Alcantara can still get to his top speed quick enough to steal 10-15 bags annually and provides overall value on the bases. By the time they realize the slider is coming, its too late. Drafted in 2018, injuries and a COVID canceled season delayed Whites debut until 2021, but the right-hander has been well worth the wait.
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