Top 60 MLB prospects: Keith Law's updated rankings following the Juan Soto trade Keith Law Aug 1, 2022 363 This is my midpoint check-in on the best prospects still in the minors,. McLain has responded well to each assignment and has tapped into more power in Double-A. An advanced feel to swing the bat and elite defensive potential have PCA making up for lost time this season. Causing the bat to go in and out of the zone quickly leading to weaker contact and more ground balls. A tick harder and tighter, Millers curve has gone from a strike stealing pitch to a legitimate put away offering. It was a great first full season for Mayer in just about every aspect. |Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (24), 2019 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. 3 or even No. Gassers changeup is the pitch that he goes to a bit more against righties. Height/Weight: 511, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $25K (2018) TOR|ETA: 2022. 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. He is twitchy and athletic enough to turn on pitches middle-in, but sometimes struggles to let secondary stuff travel and drive it up the middle or the other way. His low 80s changeup gives him a third above average pitch, though Graceffo has struggled to consistently throw it for a strike. The Rays very likely have another homegrown stud pitcher on their hands. Updated Top 100 MLB Prospects, September Edition | News, Scores Elite speed and defensive potential in centerfield with an offensive skillset to dream on, Chourio has a lot of similarities to Michael Harris II, including how young he could possibly debut. Waldichuk will also mix in an average curveball in the upper 70s as a fourth pitch to change pace and steal strikes. Mead has Always featured an extremely advanced swing for his age with proper sequencing that allows his lower half to work extremely well. The 23-year-old quickly proved everything he needed to statistically in the minors along with plus makeup. As a college arm, Birdsell could move up the Cubs system quickly and if he wants to remain a starter the change-up will need to improve to become a backend starter. A prized international free agent after a track record of hitting (and pitching) in Cuba and in Japans Minor League system, Colas scrapped the pitching to focus on hitting and turned in a monster first season in the White Sox org. 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. His quiet load helps him stay on time, producing an impressive zone contact rate of 89% in 2022. A sweet left-handed swing that is a bit reminiscent of the Royals M.J. Melendez, Collier uses the whole field really well and rarely strays from his approach. There is probably some room for improvement in terms of picking the right spots to run and getting slightly better jumps from first base, but the speedster should be a 20+ stolen base threat annually. He has an above average arm and overall good footwork which should help his chances of sticking at short. He may not be as aggressive on the base paths, however even a tempered Lewis can swipe 20 bags with ease. 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. 4. That will likely come with more at-bats, but more importantly, the power has looked to be all the way back since his shoulder surgery earlier this year. Lawlars feel to hit and approach rivals any bat from his draft class, showcasing a impressive bat-to-ball skills and an advanced knowledge of the strike zone as one of the youngest hitters at each level his has jumped to. He should be an above average defender. Already on the 40 man roster, Valera could break into the big leagues next year, though another few hundred at bats in Triple-A would do him well. At one point this season, Wiemer looked lost in Double-A for weeks. Left-handed pitching has given Casas some trouble in the upper-levels and is something to monitor, however his polish at the plate and unteachable raw power lend to the belief that he can develop into at least an average hitter left on left. Just Baseball's end of season top 100 prospect update for 2022! Buschs value will be dictated by the potency of his bat. Much like his offensive game, Volpes instincts help him maximize his tools. Not having a true defensive home hurts Aranda a bit, but he hedges that with the ability to play passable defense at multiple spots. Despite often being the youngest player on the field, Alvarez looks the part as a catcher and earns high marks for his desire to improve as a defender. It flashed solid depth and shape at the bottom of the zone, making it a nice change-of-pace pitch to be used sparingly. He commands the pitch well, getting whiffs at the top of the zone while working east west effectively too. 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. - 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. 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. 2022 Top Prospects | THE BOARD | FanGraphs This has helped Ruiz see the ball longer and make better swing decisions. Coming out of IMG Academy, Green impressed scouts with his massive power output and speed on the basepaths. Jones has the potential to be a true five-tool player in center field with an above average hit tool and possibly plus power. The simplicity of his swing and easy power has helped Henderson consistently tap into his exciting raw pop in games with potentially even more in the tank. 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. Burleson has enough strength to leave the yard to all fields when he really gets a hold of one, hitting a handful of opposite field home runs this season. Hes a pretty darn good athlete too. 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. Perezs changeup gives him a third plus offering, also working off of his fastball really well to lefties. A polished college bat, the Reds have been aggressive with their assignments of McLain since selecting him in the first round of the 2021 Draft. Once in the Royals farm system Cross continued to hit, slashing .312/.437/.633 with 7 doubles, 2 triples, 8 home runs, 25 RBI, and 4 stolen bases in 29 combined with rookie ball and A- Columbia. Prospects Live Staff. The 22-year-old picked up just a dozen bags in his first 100 games of the season, but should be more of a base stealer as he gets more comfortable on the base paths at the upper levels. When Caissie is able to keep his weight back and stay in his back hip, the way he can impact the baseball to all fields is impressive and his pull side power can be jaw-dropping. The outfielder has no problem hitting the ball where its pitched and has shown an easy ability to leave the yard from foul pole to foul pole. Espino does a great job of repeating his tough release point across all of his pitches, making it difficult for the hitter to differentiate whats coming out of his hand. Rodriguez throws from a high arm slot with consistent, medium-effort mechanics and tons of arm speed. The question seemed to be, how much upside does he have?. 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. Like many young outfielders, Veen could clean up his routes, but with plus speed, a plus arm, theres a good chance he will be an above average defender up the middle. Frequently putting himself in a good position to hit along with a short, quick swing, Davis projects as an above average hitter. A big X-Factor for Matos will be his approach, which could be the difference between him being a decent regular and a fringe-All-Star. Preister built on a good 2021 with a great 2022, finishing the year in Triple-A and putting himself on track for PNC Park at some point in 2023. 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. Prospect Rankings and Dynasty Rankings - FantraxHQ De La Cruz absolutely flies. Despite standing at 6-foot-7, Woods ability to repeat his pre-swing moves and barrel adjustability has helped him limit the whiffs. When everything is in sync for Caissie, you can see flashes of a potentially special power bat. Already built like a linebacker at 20 years old, Walker has hedged early swing and miss concerns by simply mashing as one of the youngest players at every stop. Despite missing 90% of the regular season, Jung impressed enough upon returning to Triple-A action to earn a big league call-up. A slightly above average runner, Valera is a good athlete who moves his feet pretty well along with an average arm. Ford already makes good swing decisions, shows a good feel for the barrel and has flashed above average power as a 19-year-old. A decent arm and pretty good mobility behind the plate, Herrera has the tools to be an above-average catcher. Your email address will not be published. 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. The southpaws stuff has ticked up a bit over the last couple seasons and his command continues to improve, giving him a much better outlook as a potential rotation piece. With more room to fill out on top of the room to improve with his base, there is easy plus power to dream on with Williams. Theres room for more upside with the 21-year-old, who earns high marks for his tireless work ethic. Yet another Reds prospect with 20/20 upside, McLain has the ingredients to be a fan favorite as a consistent top of the order threat. The 20-year-old is an exciting blend of a potentially plus hit tool and plus raw power. Alcantara is a fairly aggressive hitter, with a 32% chase rate this season, but much like his contact rates, the newly-turned 20-year-olds approach progressed nicely as the season went on. Green should get the bump to A- Fredericksburg to start the 2023 campaign. Rafaela swiped 28 bags in 35 tries this season. The ceiling may be somewhat limited for Graceffo, however his floor is not too far below. With the shift being banned in the majors next season, itll be interesting to see if the Dodgers continue rolling him out at the keystone. His quick bat and impressive body control helps him crush fastballs and changeups. One of the most dynamic players in the 2021 Draft, mock drafts had Ford going as high as the top five and as low as the twenties; the athletic catcher wound up somewhere in the middle, selected 12th overall by Seattle. Its easy to see enough talent to believe that Hence could be a No. Theres probably a bit more room for improvement in that regard, especially in plus counts where he tries to do too much and can have an at-bat turn south on him quickly. The majority of his time in the field is spent at second base. To put a ceiling on Perez would be ridiculous. 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. It will remain to be seen if Johnson can get away with his loud moves against more advanced pitching, however his advanced feel to hit and ridiculous bat speed should help him either A. 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. Viewed as one of the best pure prep hitters in years, Johnsons bat has a chance to be special, but as an average running second baseman, theres a lot of pressure on that bat. The pull side power for Mervis is easily plus, but he looks to use the whole field and hits the ball where its pitched. There wasnt much hesitation from the speedy Carter in regards to attempted steals this season. Bobby Witt Jr., SS/3B: Witt Jr. had an outstanding spring at the plate and enters the 2022 season with a chance to gain eligibility at two . Height/Weight: 66, 225|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (23), 2021 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. When the Twins drafted him first overall in the 2017 MLB Draft, they saw an uber-athletic position player with a high-floor coupled with a high-ceiling. Hes near big league ready. 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. That said, Greens swing is more line drive-oriented which is not necessarily a bad thing provided his elite speed. Holliday projects as a plus hitter. 2 overall by the Rangers last year, Leiter received an aggressive assignment to Double-A where he showed flashes of his frontline upside, but really fought command issues. 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. There may not be as much superstar upside with Rocchio than most other top 100 prospects, but theres also few prospects who have as high of a probability of being a big league regular. 2022 MLB Top Prospects - FantasyRundown.com Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. When Marte is at his best, he is staying back and using the whole field. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (63), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. The power surge and improved patience have helped OHoppe walk at a 15% mark. Not only did we update our 2022 Top 100 prospect list, but we updated the functionality of it as well. 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. He stole 16 bases on 22 tries this year. A well-rounded game with monster offensive upside, Mayer has already shown a solid feel to hit with still plenty of physical projection. Abels arsenal has the potential to be frontline caliber. 4 starter with the swing-and-miss potential to show flashes of a middle-of-the-rotation starter. The adjustments not only helped Dominguez up his OPS from the right side by more than 200 points, but he also trimmed his pull rate and chase rate, making better overall swing decisions. So even. Arguably the most advanced prep prospect in his class, Holliday has a chance to climb the minors relatively quickly thanks to his polish and approach to the game. Lacking blocking fundamentals earlier in his career, Alvarez has made huge strides in preventing passed balls as well as receiving. The D-backs could very well have their face of the franchise in Corbin Carroll. As the season has gone on, Miller has leaned on the pitch more than any of his other secondaries. 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. Initially viewed as a high-risk, high-reward power bat, Marte has a higher offensive floor than some may give him credit for. There is just so much to dream on with a prospect like Alvarez. Ruiz has an wide, athletic stance, really getting into his legs while starting with his hands already coiled. Age: 22|Height/Weight: 510, 180|Bat/Throw: L/L|1st Round (15) 2021 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. 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. As a result, the 20-year-old has put up above-average contact rates and solid K-BB figures. Much like his father, Jones already looks like he could patrol center field with the best of them. Peraza shook off a slow start in Triple-A, mashing from June onwards before earning an audition in the Bronx as a September call up. A rare, ahead-of-his-years prep catching prospect, Romo has impressed both at the plate and behind it. He has looked drastically better this season, taking cleaner routes and getting earlier jumps on balls. After being selected No. McLain is a line drive hitter who splits the gaps and can tap into above-average pop to his pull side. Jungs groundball rate dipped by more than 15% while his HR/FB rate jumped from 5% to 22%. 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. More bat speed than youd expect given his small frame, leading to sneaky pop to the pull-side. Top prospect Brown focusing on slider mechanics after spring debut. 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. It is safe to assume that Moreno could at least be an average defender with potential to be above-average with the glove. An above average runner, Naylor has stolen 20 bases on 24 tries, bringing that JT Realmuto type of athleticism to the catching position. Top Prospects by Team Stocky with a powerful and explosive lower half, Alvarez stays in his backside really well and controls his body throughout his load and swing. Great bat-to-ball skills and swing malleability help Frelick make a ton of contact while getting to tough pitches. A big frame at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds, Carter has plenty of room to add more strength and could easily develop into plus power. After a solid offensive season in High-A last year, OHoppe made some adjustments to tap into more game power. An athletic catcher, Moreno moves well behind the dish and has a quick release complemented by an above-average arm, helping him throw out 41% of attempted base stealers in Triple-A this season. After impressing at the complex, Cartaya was off to a phenomenal start to his 2021 season in Low-A before an injury cut him to just 31 games. A three sport athlete in High School, Frelick won Masachusetts Gatorade Football Player of the Year before heading over to Boston College. A twitchy, explosive athlete, Chourio generates plus bat speed with relative ease. The high velocity, riding fastball pairs with Rodriguezs screwball of a changeup at 83-85 mph to make hitters extremely uncomfortable. A great athlete, Cowsers lower half adjustability and impressive feel for the barrel help him put good swings on tough pitches and use the whole field. Rocchios right-handed swing has been more advanced over the years, though he closed the gap on his splits this season. His reads are already at least big league average and the combination of his speed and efficient routes make it seem like he can get to any baseball. Standing at 57, Johnson controls the batters box with elite hand-eye coordination and strong pitch recognition. Hollidays barrel lives in the zone and even in the limited action we saw from him in his 2022 debut, the 18-year-old swung through few pitches. Taken with the 13th overall pick by the Angels, Neto was a polished collegiate hitter with plus bat-to-ball skills and solid speed on the base paths that could rise quickly. 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. With tools across the board and impressive bloodlines, theres plenty to dream on with Green. The Blue Jays have an interesting catching situation to say the least with the emergence of both Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen. Theres a nice blend of on base skills, power potential and athleticism that could make Ford a dynamic offensive threat. The big right-hander has been able to sustain at least mid 90s velocity deep into starts. Jungs power was sapped by a 50% ground ball rate, which came as a result of an aggressive leg kick that was more of a knee lift upwards than a gather into his backside. Regardless, Amadors bat and approach should carry him up the ranks quicker than many of his peers. The glove has come a long way too. Jobe had the looks of one of the most polished high school arms we had seen in a while before looking more his age in his first pro season. With his elite power/bat speed and ability to crush pitches belt high and below, Alvarez has been able to slug through his struggles with consistency in Triple-A. Top Ranked 2022 Major League Baseball Prospects according to Baseball America including highest level reached and career mlb/minor league stats. While he did swipe 28 bags, he as caught 13 times. You can now share individual prospect write ups by clicking the social media icon at the bottom of the players report, search by player name or team, sort by columns and we added arrows to indicate the trend of each prospects ranking. Carter is a plus runner who covers a lot of ground in center with his long quick strides. Hes so athletic and cerebral that he will find a way to develop into at least an average defensive catcher .Unsurprisingly, he moves well and gets to difficult pitches to block. Jackson Holiday, SS 4. A plus runner, Turangs speed is impactful both in the field and on the base paths. Age: 23|Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (1), 2017 (MIN)|ETA: 2022. A 70 grade runner and premium athlete, Rafaela is an impact defender no matter where you stick him on the diamond. Height/Weight: 63, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $300K, 2017 (LAD)|ETA: 2022. 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. A high contact rate, phenomenal approach and above average power give Vargas as safe of an offensive profile as youll find with enough upside to get excited about. Initially looking shaky in the early parts of his professional career, Baty worked hard to improve his footwork and agility and the improvements became noticeable in games. Shortly after signing with Arizona, Jones tore his labrum taking batting practice and required surgery that ended his season. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (55), 2018 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: $2.7M (2022) CWS|ETA: 2023. Baty made some small tweaks to sync up his upper body and lower-half, slashing his ground ball rate by more than 10%. The Rays tried Aranda out just about everywhere. Marte could be a small tweak away from exploding offensively, but he has produced pretty good results thus far on natural ability and athleticism. Decent contact rates, low chase rates, average power and success against all types of pitches in the upper levels gives Ruiz the upside of an above average big league bat. Jung has had impressive bat-to-ball skills dating back to his days at Texas Tech, where he hit .348/.455/.577 over his three years as a Red Raider. Pfaadt commands his fastball east/west and north/south, helping the above average pitch play up and set up his assortment of secondaries. Great contact skills and developing power with a projectable/athletic frame give Cowser an exciting combination of a solid floor and intriguing upside. With the added power has come a bit more whiff than expected, but Cowser hedges that with a great approach. 16 the 2022 Draft and they were happy to sign the the talented teenager to a well-overslot $5 million bonus. He is an athletic hitter who should consistently post above average contact rates and does not expand the zone too much. Brown has a pair of impressive breaking balls, including a spike curve in the low 80s and a sharp slider in the low 90s. As you may expect with a tall, lanky hitter, theres some swing and miss concerns with Alcantara, but his athleticism helps him control his large frame through his swing. Vargas has a silky smooth swing and a barrel that lives in the zone. It has the potential to be a 70-grade offering if Jobe can find more consistency and tighten it. 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. The slider has late, gyro break that dives under barrels and generates plenty of ground balls. Though still a very volatile prospect profile, Alcantaras strong first full season in Low-A hedges at least some of the extreme risk around his hit-tool. Power surge has Turang 'in the conversation'. A switch-hitter, Rocchio has a balanced and smooth swing from both sides of the plate. Starting with an athletic stance, Luciano sinks into his back side with a gathering leg kick and keeps his weight back well. A plus runner with great instincts, PCA makes an impact both on the base paths and in the field with his legs. 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. He is athletic, moving and blocking well behind the dish. Follow all 900 of MLB Pipeline's prospects with this cumulative list, which can be filtered by the Top 100 overall or each team's Top 30. Davis syncs his strong lower half and upper body well starting from the beginning of his swing where his unique hand load is almost always in the sequence with his slow leg kick. Peraza also features a noticeable two strike approach, in which he minimizes the leg kick and looks to battle. 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.
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