Though he is not a great defender, his versatility is a nice consolation prize and he should be able to play passable defense at any of the aforementioned spots. Lee has a knack for manipulating the barrel, showing the ability to spray the ball all over the field even when he is fooled or the pitch is in a tough location. 3 starter, Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $300K, 2017 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. Painter is a rare talent who is looking increasingly likely to make his big league debut before he can legally buy a beer. An above average runner, Neto should provide some value on the base paths and mix in a handful of stolen bases. He has held true to his assertion, swiping 31 bases on 34 tries between Double-A and Triple-A this season. Hes a player who should already be on MLB radars and has firmly planted himself among Japans most exciting pitchers. A twitchy, explosive athlete, Chourio generates plus bat speed with relative ease. Though the bat leads the way for Campusano, he has the tools to be a solid big league catcher. While not especially flashy or athletic, Meads hands and instincts should make him an average defender at either third or second base. We'll save space by combining the write-ups for a pair of BayStars. And can the others pull themselves out of the mire of poor or uneven 2021 performances and build something? Capable of doing damage to all parts of the ballpark and should have no issue flicking pitches on the outer half off of the green monster in left. Though he has the offensive skill-set of an above average regular, the right-handed hitter has dismantled lefties over the last two minor league seasons to the tune of a .365/.413/.620 line making him a viable platoon bat with the ability to play three infield spots for the Rays as soon as Opening Day 2023. Working off of the fastball for Abel is a plus slider in the mid 80s with late, sharp downward bite. The rare high floor/ceiling combination for a big bodied power hitter, Casas boasts 30+ home run potential with an innate feel to hit and plus makeup. The Dodgers took the training wheels off of Miller this year and he has responded well to being stretched out. He is exceptionally athletic and mobile on the mound, making it especially easy for him to repeat his mechanics. Vargas has a great chance to get on base at a high clip with 20+ homer power in the tank and plenty of doubles. Starting with the right side, Dominguez cut down his leg kick while quieting/simplifying his hand load. An arsenal that is led by an exceptional fastball along with three secondaries that boast above average to plus potential, Leiter has the goods to become a frontline starter. On top of his ridiculous speed, Ruiz is the best base stealer minor leagues. After two seasons in which he underperformed and a spring training in which he batted just .182 with no extra-base hits or RBI, the Reds announced on April 3 that he would not make the opening-day roster. Jung hits the ball hard to all fields and should offer a nice blend of batting average and power. To be clear: Imanaga doesn't possess Senga's top-shelf stuff. An average runner, Vargas has averaged around 10-12 stolen bases per season, but surprisingly swiped 17 bags on 22 tries year. 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. Even with the loud moves, Neto puts himself in a good spot to hit and uses the big stride to tap into as much power as possible. 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. Moreno is a gamer who pitchers enjoy as a battery mate and he has steadily improved as he has compiled reps in the upper levels. Additionally, the 24-year-old threw the first no-hitter of his career on June 18 against the Seibu Lions and went undefeated in the second half of the season. With above-average speed and a good chance to stick in center, how much power Hassell develops at the plate will ultimately decide whether he is a solid regular or perennial All-Star. Injuries cut Lucianos 2022 season to just 65 games, but when he was on the field, he flashed the elite bat speed and raw pop that has made him one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball for years. As I speak to Minor Leaguers of who has stood out to them over the last couple seasons, Arandas name comes up as much as anyones. A rare, ahead-of-his-years prep catching prospect, Romo has impressed both at the plate and behind it. He moves really well behind the dish and is an above average blocker as well. Rodriguez also features a plus slider with sharp, late bite in the low 80s that he manipulates and locates with ease. He posted a 4.25 ERA in 133.1 innings, the highest among the 14 players who qualified for the pitching titles. Theres room for more upside with the 21-year-old, who earns high marks for his tireless work ethic. Lawlar is an elite athlete with quick-twitch actions on the defensive side of the ball. Manzardo starts with his hands relaxed on his shoulder, using a toe tap for timing. The Jays want to be careful with building him up as he threw just 38 innings in JuCo last year. He batted .275 with 14 home runs in 2020. Release Date: December 7, 2022 The curve has become Browns go-to pitch against lefties, while his improved slider has become a much more reliable pitch for him against right-handed hitters. As we have already seen, Neto is a high floor bat with solid complementary tools that should help him climb through the minors quickly. Maybe one of the most overlooked prospects in baseball over the last couple years, Aranda has produced a .323/.408/.513 slash line with 34 HR over his last two Minor League seasons. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (18) 2019|ETA: 2022. Westburg followed up a strong 2021 season with an even bigger 2022 in Triple-A. 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. An average pitch coming into the season, Tiedemanns improvement with the slider has it looking closer to above average while flashing plus. Seiya Suzuki, 3B/SSHiroshima CarpB-T: R-R. Born: Aug. 18, 1994 (26). Ford reminds me a bit of Daulton Varsho. 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. Former Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles General Manager "Chatter Up!" Underrated prospect in the Nationals system is OF Jeremy De La Rosa. Its all about the consistency for the former second round pick both offensively and defensively. His low 80s slider flashes plus with late sweeping break. Carroll has true five-tool upside with elite makeup and instincts. Even if the power does not totally develop, Winn is a good enough hitter with elite complementary tools to be an impact shortstop. After his idol, Ichiro Suzuki, Japanese star, Shohei Ohtani has established his place at the top in Major League Baseball. Casas massive build limits him to first base, where he moves well and already excels at picking and has solid footwork around the bag. Steer was a consistent, reliable bat through his collegiate career thanks to a his natural feel to hit. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. The Blue Jays have an interesting catching situation to say the least with the emergence of both Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen. As lefties are geared up for a heater with life, Waldichuk will sling the slider, catching hitters cheating and generating some ugly swings. 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. Release Date: December 7, 2022 A new year, a new board and new ranks. He will need to cut down in the whiffs to reach his All-Star ceiling, though. Top of the scale speed with elite power potential as a switch hitter makes De La Cruz seem like he was created in a lab. Top-notch speed and potential for a 70-grade hit tool have Frelick looking like one of baseballs safer prospects. A slightly open stance with the weight on his front foot up on his toe, Colas starts his load by turning his front foot inward to get into his back side and create tension before unleashing his explosive swing. Frelick may not have enough power to be a star in todays game, but he has as good of a chance to be a big league regular as any prospect outside of the top 50. 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. October 22, 2021. Amador is a polished hitter who repeats his moves well with great timing. At the plate, he hit 46 home runs, drove in 100 runs, and posted an .865 OPS. Soderstrom possesses the most exciting bat in an As system that is light on prospects with middle-of-the-order potential. The left-handed hitter has above average power to his pull side and easily backspins the baseball to all fields. Leiters mid 80s slider was easily his best pitch this season. |Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (24), 2019 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. The pitch averages more than 19 inches of induced vertical break. Still, the potential was more than evident. Impressive knowledge of the strike zone and the ability to play all three outfield spots have him looking like a potential Aaron Judge type of talent, but for every Judge there are dozens of John Mayberry Jr.s. Youll see Amador use his leverage counts to let swing for more from the left side more frequently, but he is adept to adjusting within at bats and catering his approach to the situation. There was no doubt that PCA would be a solid, high floor prospect thanks to his elite defensive potential and speed as a left handed-hitting center fielder. Alcantara possesses above average speed thanks to his long strides which allow him to cover plenty of ground. Busch should be able to keep the strikeouts relatively in check with a lot of homers and walks. After struggling to command the pitch last season, Burrows landed it for a strike two thirds of the time in 2022, featuring late drop in the 86-88 mph range. Players like Yu Darvish and Kenta Maeda have lit up the NPB and have played the game of baseball for over half of their lives, while up-and-coming sensation Kohei Arihara is shocking the world with his phenomenal talent and promise. Given the confidence that PCA has in his ability to put bat on ball, he can get a bit swing happy at times. Though swing and miss concerns cloud the 21-year-olds outlook a bit, his consistent production has become impossible to ignore. Prospect Rankings Depth Charts . With the bat looking so good and the glove lagging, Soderstrom has started to see more action at first base. 3B Juan Yepez | Cardinals | 24 | AAA | 2022 Soderstroms decent hands should help him profile as an above average defensive first baseman. When Marte is at his best, he is staying back and using the whole field. Our team has taken in 9 showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages. He has the agility to be an above-average defender at first, especially for his size. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Perez is his command. Casas has the classic look of a slugging first baseman capable of producing runs in bunches. The bat-to-ball skills are excellent and he has a real chance to become a plus hitter with solid power when all is said and done. Moreno is ready to be an everyday catcher at the highest level with a great chance to hit for average, get on base at a strong clip and provide at least average defense which should steadily improve as he earns more reps. Ford impressively only chased 14% of pitches in this season, helping him walk at a 18% clip. Yoshidas time with the Buffaloes may be coming to an end, but he will be remembered as one of the best pure hitters in Japanese baseball history, as he ranks 6th all-time with a career 174 wRC+ among hitters with at least 2000 plate appearances. 4 starter with enough upside to be a high-end No. Opponents hit just .167 against the pitch this season and it is sharp enough to be a weapon against both lefties and righties. An above-average runner, Cowser covers plenty of ground in center field with long strides and solid closing speed. Height/Weight: 62, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (8), 2019 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. An above average runner, Westburg has enough athleticism and a good enough arm to stick at shortstop defensively. Between Center and Right Field, he accumulated a total of +27.2 Ultimate Zone Rating, by far the best of any player in NPB. His present command is above average with potential for plus. 2 starter and he is in the right organization to keep developing on the mound quickly. He went over 110 in 12 starts and during a four-start stretch from Sept. 15 to Oct. 6, he had pitch counts of 148, 121, 132, and 142. Acquired from the Yankees in the Anthony Rizzo deal, Alcantara has a chance to be a terrorizing middle-of-the order bat with sneaky complementary tools. The glove has come a long way too. The Japan Times LTD. All rights reserved. Now starting slightly open with his stance, Campusano uses the toe-tap to close himself off and keep his weight back. Arihara, 27, has a lot working in his favor as it pertains to coming stateside (something he reportedly has interest in doing). Williams is an above average runner with an easy plus arm. Former Yakult Swallows Stars Tony Barnette, Aaron "Chatter Up!" Trey Hillman, NPB/KBO/MLB 2x Champion Manager (02/05/21), "Chatter Up!" White has gained more confidence in the pitch this season, landing it for a strike more frequently and using it as his go-to secondary pitch against lefties. The Cuban was lights out all year, sporting a spectacular 1.03 ERA and 1.43 FIP through 52.2 innings of work. A superb defender who has already reached Triple-A at 22 years old, Turang has finally started to hit the ball with more authority. April 6, 2022. The 20-year-old has as much helium as just about any prospect. Elite raw power that has produced homers as far as 480 feet paired with extremely positive trends in the hit-tool department leave me wondering just how high Wiemer can ascend. With that being said, he already flashes average power to his pull side and as he adds strength, he could provide 20 homer pop on an annual basis. After all, Davis did not really focus on baseball until his senior season of high school, excelling on the basketball court as well. The 21-year-old has progressed with his command nicely and had only walked four batters in his first four starts in 2022 while striking out 35. Chicago White Sox Top Prospects for Fantasy Baseball . He hit .335/.453/.565 with 28 home runs and more walks than strikeouts. As a result, the prospect was not on a ton of radars on Opening Day. His delivery is so effortless that there may be even more velocity in the tank. A confident hitter who controls his at bats from both sides of the plate, Rodriguez has a chance to be one of the better switch hitters in all of baseball while providing value behind the dish and potentially at other defensive spots as well. 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. 3 starter. Munetaka Murakami firmly etched his name in the NPB history books by becoming the first Japanese player since Hideki Matsui in 2002 to have a 50+ HR season. adjustments Baty has made to tap into more power. Standing at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, Walker does not require much effort to get into his plus plus raw power. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (63), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. Arguably possessing the nastiest stuff of any left-handed prospect in baseball, it is all about command and health for Hall. Turang also adjusted his hands from sitting on his shoulder near his head to further away from his body and further back in his stance. Baty made some small tweaks to sync up his upper body and lower-half, slashing his ground ball rate by more than 10%. 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. pic.twitter.com/Cm19SHZxDa. With some of the best raw power in his draft class and a large, projectable frame, Vientos enticed the Mets enough to take him 59th overall at the price tag of $1.5 million ($500K over slot) in 2017. Well, Sasaki doesnt disappoint there. The 6-foot-2, 180 pound Williams has long levers and generates easy bat speed even though his swing can be very upper half centric. Again, Cowser is too good of a hitter to have gaping splits longterm. Such was the hype around Ota when he was drafted in 2008. His natural deception, solid pitch mix and gradually improving command make for a back end of the rotation starter at worst with No. While he is not a burner, Williams is fast enough to be a factor on the base paths. All Rights Reserved. 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. He struck out 156 batters in 130 innings and allowed just 98 hits. The ceiling may be somewhat limited for Graceffo, however his floor is not too far below. The pitch sits in the mid 80s with sweep. In three years as a Mariner, he was 15-24 with a 4.97 ERA. A plus offering, nearly half of Leiters strikeouts this season came on the pitch. With that being said, his patience and power offer a higher floor than most prospects and we will likely see him in LA next season. Just as things were looking up for the young prospect, an ACL tear abruptly ended Lewis 2021 season before it began. Volpe can do it all, impacting the game in countless ways along with elite makeup. Its easy to see why Holliday was the No. At times, Collier tends get on his front foot a bit too early, leading to some rollovers and weaker contact. Pfaadt impressively lands the pitch for a strike 72% of the time using it as his go-to out pitch against righties, but also has enough confidence with the pitch to back door and back leg lefties. Theres some zone whiff for Mayer as his swing can get long on him at times, but his strong approach, splits and body control point towards an above average hit tool in the future. 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. Starting with his weight slightly stacked on his back leg, Mayer uses a barrel tip for timing along with a stride. Valeras swing can get long on him and the desire to go pull-side could be stemming from just wanting to get the barrel out in time, though it has caused him to be more susceptible to roll over on off speed, pulling the ball 65% of the time on non-fastballs while putting it on the ground 52% of the time. Davis earns high marks for his makeup and work ethic, which has been backed up by his consistent progression. The son of legendary center fielder Andruw Jones, Druw has a skillset reminiscent of his fathers, which helped him go No. Factor in his above-average defense in right field, and it's easy to understand why he was estimated to have contributed nearly nine wins on the year. 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. When everything is in sync for Caissie, you can see flashes of a potentially special power bat. After hitting 15 homers last season, Westburg launched 27 more in 2022 between Double-A and Triple-A. Smooth hands and and a strong enough arm for the position have Rocchio projecting as a plus defender. In 129 games, he batted .266/.375/.578 with a wRC+ of 186 while leading the Pacific League with 90 RBI. Abels arsenal has the potential to be frontline caliber. Millers fastball averaged 99.1 MPH in 2022, which would actually lead all qualified Major League starters. An elite athlete on the mound already with two big league pitches, the development of Bradleys changeup is what is stands between Triple-A Durham and the middle of the Rays rotation. He was twice on the injured list and then had the elbow procedure. The four seam fastball has been a hittable pitch for Priester through the years. 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. Waldichuks heater sits in the mid 90s and is a high-spin pitch averaging over 2,300 RPMs. Only 39 percent of his pitches were in the strike zone, compared to a league-wide average of 48 percent. The Dodgers are hoping Pages can develop into a fringe-average hitter with big power and if he can make some swing tweaks, theres a chance he can get there. Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. Filmmaker/Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki of "Koshien: Japan's View of Mt. Yoshida has a good approach and decent power. Meyer is an ultra-competitor who is not afraid to attack hitters and if he can improve his fastball shape, he projects as a middle of the rotation arm that will provide flashes of a bit more when hes on. Dominguez should be a threat to steal 20+ bases even at the highest level if he doesnt slow down too much with age. He is an above average athlete which provides hope that he can develop into at least an average defender. He identifies spin well and punishes mistakes while lifting the ball as much as anyone in the minors which helps his offensive profile. The Orioles have played Norby in the outfield some due to their crowded infield organizationally. He has found success by working ahead in the count consistently thanks to his ability to throw three of his pitches for quality strikes. Tsutsugo had a rough go after signing with Tampa Bay before the 2020 season. Rafaela is not quite as elite at shortstop due to his average arm, but his quickness, great hands and range make him an above average infielder at the position. Height/Weight: 64, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (22), 2021 (CWS)|ETA: 2023. With the Buffaloes out of contention, the club opted to protect their star pitcher rather than running him out in a bid for either the ERA or strikeout title. As he has become more comfortable with his reads and routes, Pages has started to cover more ground with ease. Colliers elite swing decisions should continue to help him stay ahead of the curve and as he continues to develop consistency with his swing, there is a plus hit tool to dream on here with at least above-average power. 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. Height/Weight: 510, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: Rays (2016)|ETA: 2022. His hand load is quiet and he uses a small step to get himself closed while keeping his energy stored in his back hip. 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. Johnson should be an above average defender at second. He already has a polished approach that led to a 15% walk rate in the upper minors this season. Cavallis upside rivals that of any prospect in the minor leagues, as he features three swing-and-miss offerings and the size and athleticism seen in big league aces. His routes got better and better as the year went on. Yet another strike throwing Guardians pitching prospect who has seen his stuff tick up, Bibee has developed into potential rotation piece. 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