He would project as an above average outfielder in a corner with a pretty good arm. While his stuff may not jump off the page pitch profile wise, it looks like it is coming out of a slingshot with the way he hides the ball. As an advanced collegiate power bat, Wagner should rise up the system quickly and Im expecting him to start the season back in A+ Aberdeen before moving up to Double-A Bowie. Cross shows quick hands through the zone and barrels up the ball. The son of former big leaguer, Lou Collier, Cam is just a natural in the batters box. Already succeeding in Double-A before his 21st birthday, Harrison is on a fast track to the big leagues. He has improved a bit with his approach this season, cutting his chase rate by 4% and walking at the highest clip of his career (9.3%). Vargas should factor into the Dodgers 2023 plans and beyond with a skillset capable of replacing Justin Turners production if all goes right. 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. He stole 16 bases on 22 tries this year. At times, Burleson sees the ball so well that he becomes swing happy, resulting in lower walk rates. Marte can cover ground at shortstop, showing some solid range and an above-average arm. On top of the elite velocity, Miller has improved the shape of his fastball to give it more ride. Priester may not consistently be a huge strikeout pitcher, though when he is on, he can accumulate Ks in bunches. Guardians cautious with Valera's wrist timetable He has above average defensive potential in right. The bat will likely always lead the way for the 23-year-old, though theres a lot to like in that department. In the early going, Walker has struggled a bit with his reads, but his work ethic and athletic ability lend plenty of reason to believe that he can blossom into a solid outfielder. His footwork is great, his actions are smooth, his arm is plus and he has the instincts of a 10-year veteran. As a result, the 20-year-old has put up above-average contact rates and solid K-BB figures. 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. Aranda has above average power to his pull side and does a great job of hunting pitches he can get into that pull side pop with. A power breakout in 2021 had Jung on a fast track before a torn left labrum delayed his start to the 2022 season. Mervis detailed his swing adjustments on our prospect podcast The Call Up back in May then proceeded to climb three levels, mashing to a .310/.381/.610 line with 36 HR and 77 XBH over the course of the season. How much power he taps into will be a determinant in just how absurdly high his ceiling is, but Hollidays instincts, natural hitting ability, physical projection and bloodlines have Holliday looking like a potential All-Star shortstop for the Orioles. Capable of producing exit velocities as high as 119 MPH, including 65 batted balls over 105 MPH since the start of the 2021 season (694 at-bats). Merrill maneuvers the barrel really well with great plate coverage. The different looks he can give hitters at 6-foot-5 makes at-bats miserable to say the least. He has the goods to be one of the better offensive catchers in the game. Casas has already hit home runs as far as 472 feet and has the ability to mishit baseballs that still leave the yard. Montgomery was dynamite in his first pro season, mashing through Low-A and posting strong numbers in High-A before a premature promotion to Double-A as part of the White Sox Project Birmingham idea to have all of their top prospects on the same team. He chokes up and widens out with two strikes and simply looks to put the ball in play rather than do damage and often still winds up doing damage because of elite raw power. 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. Hes near big league ready. As he continues to get stronger and more advanced with his approach, Veen has the potential to be a middle-of-the-order monster who adds a dynamic piece to a lineup due to his ability to run. Much like the rest of his arsenal, Pfaadt has a great feel for the pitch, especially to his arm side. While he mostly uses the slider against same-handed hitters, he has also showed plenty of comfort burying the pitch on the back leg of lefties and has continued to use it more frequently in early counts to steal strikes. Tovar has a compact swing and uses the whole field well thanks to his barrel and body control. 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. While a hitter is worrying about 98 with life, Espino could mix in 88 with around 13-15 inches of horizontal movement fading away from left-handed hitters. The 24-year-old looks like the latest Astros pitching development success story with smoothed mechanics and an assortment of pitches that plays off of each other really well. 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. The youngest player selected in last years draft, Colliers advanced offensive skill-set should allow him to keep up with his fellow teenage first-rounders. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (22), 2020 (WSN)|ETA: 2022. OHoppe uses the ground well tapping into above average raw power with explosive lower half. Halls curveball lacks the tightness of his slider and is a bit more of a hittable pitch, but is still an above-average secondary that he will use to steal strikes. Jobes fastball sits 94-96 MPH, with high spin and solid life. If Burleson can improve his patience a bit, he should be an OBP machine. The exit velocities are slightly above average at best, but Volpe lifts the ball as much as any hitter in the minors while generating a ton of carry. If Ford struggles behind the dish like many of his high school catching predecessors, he has a really exciting bat and plus speed to fall back on. At a physical 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, Ford generates impressive bat speed and a compact swing geared for line drives. A grinder behind the dish, Alvarez has continued to improve defensively as he has progressed through the minors. A 70-grade runner with a 70 arm and instincts you just dont see from a teenager in the outfield, Jones has a chance to win many Gold Gloves. While there is some present whiff for Cartaya, he controls his body well, repeating his moves in the box. Big power and at least average hitting ability will have Colas looking like a corner outfield masher who can stay in the lineup every day thanks to his left-on-left success. Still with plenty of room for added strength and power in the tank and a mature approach, Caissie will need to find more consistency with his lower half and body control in general to consistently tap into his big time juice. After being selected No. With our update of the Top 100 Prospects listnow with 2022 draft picks includedwe have a new No. Plus defense and speed headline Perazas exciting tools, but the kid can swing it too. Burrows has a solid three pitch mix and has commanded it better than ever this season. 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. As we have already seen, Neto is a high floor bat with solid complementary tools that should help him climb through the minors quickly. While he is still working to command it, Espinos changeup is an exciting third offering with plus potential. Not only has Mervis been the biggest breakout prospect in 2022, but hes also flat out been one of the best hitters in the Minor Leagues. . The change sits in the mid 80s with roughly 18 inches of arm side fade. The move is simple and the 20-year-old repeats it with ease, which helps him be on time frequently. Command/control pitchers with high spin rates and big strikeout upside are something the Guardians are known for. Soderstrom is way ahead of his years in the batters box, but struggled behind the dish in his first two pro seasons. As he gets more experienced on the base paths, Chourio should easily be able to steal 20+ bags per season. While Romo is strong and athletic enough to tap into some more power, his simple swing from both sides of the plate combined with above average bat speed has him trending towards a comfortably above average hit tool with enough power from both sides of the plate to be satisfied. Davis earns high marks for his makeup and work ethic, which has been backed up by his consistent progression. Signed for a measly $10,000 by the Mets before being traded to the Pirates in the three team Joe Musgrove deal, Rodriguez has done nothing but rake since making his pro debut in 2018. When Johnson is at his best, he is able to shoot balls the other way with authority as well, but he will need to find some more consistency with his lower half. The Nationals are hoping for a five-tool centerfielder here and if he hits enough, they might just get one. Jones should be a menace on the base paths as well as he is not only fast but very quick, and the aforementioned instincts are evident as a baserunner as well. Good stuff and already solid command, Hence has big upside. The top selection in 2021s MLB Draft has been banged up in his first full pro season, but has shown flashes of offensive brilliance. Height/Weight: 60, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $800K 2017 (COL)|ETA: 2023. Get away with it or B. Hences second plus pitch is his his slurvy breaking ball in the low 80s. A borderline plus hit tool and comfortably above average power paired with strong defense behind the dish has OHoppe looking like the Angels backstop of the future. 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. With the added power has come a bit more whiff than expected, but Cowser hedges that with a great approach. A slightly open stance with a rhythmic leg kick, Aranda has some of the best bat to ball skills in the minors. Perez presently has above-average command with a great chance to reach the plus territory in that regard. Limited effort and quick twitch athleticism allow Davis to control his body well. His ability to spot it on both sides of the plate makes it effective to both lefties and righties. The offensive skill set is extremely exciting and he could develop into one of baseballs most exciting offensive prospects, but he may be more challenged by older pitching than some may think. Starting with an upright stance before sinking into his back leg to get into his powerful lower half, Walker effortlessly explodes through the baseball. Height/Weight: 63, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (4), 2021 (BOS)|ETA: 2024. PCA starts with an upright stance before sinking into his backside as he gets his hands into a launch position. He is able to repeat this move remarkably well, timing it up with a simple stride. Three potentially plus pitches with solid command and impressive size/athleticism on the mound paints the picture of a potential front line starter. Even mixing in a changeup a handful of times per game will be enough for Meyer with the way he can manipulate and locate his slider to both lefties and righties. A proven above-average hit-tool prospect, who taps into more power without wagering his contact, is almost always a safe profile. Green has as much upside as any player in the 2022 class and the more I watch, the more I believe that there is above-average bat-to-ball skills in there as well. Though his reps have been limited at the professional level thus far, Davis is a polished hitter who should be able to make up for lost time. Even if the power does not totally develop, Winn is a good enough hitter with elite complementary tools to be an impact shortstop. Top 10 MLB Prospects 2022 Rankings If you are looking for an arm with some upside late in your drafts check out Brandon Birdsell. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. Four viable offerings and plus command has helped Pfaadt get outs in even the most hitter friendly environments. March 1, 2023. Not far behind is Millers above average curveball which he has sharpened this season. In a 2020 MLB Draft dominated by college arms, the Giants were able to entice prep southpaw Kyle Harrison to forgo his UCLA commitment with a $2.5 million signing bonus. Already reaching Triple-A by the end of the 2022 season, Volpe is eyeing a 2023 debut at which point he may never look back. Jung has improved his footwork to give him average range at the position since going pro and has an above average arm as well. The 23-year-old is extremely comfortable landing both breaking balls for strikes. 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. That said, Arroyo has hit a maximum exit velocity of 106 mph from both the left and right side. 4 starter with the swing-and-miss potential to show flashes of a middle-of-the-rotation starter. Height/Weight: 510, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.7M 2018 (Mets)|ETA: 2023. 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. Having just turned 22 years old, Norby is on a fast track to the big leagues. Rodriguez has a phenomenal feel for his change, throwing it for strikes to both lefties and righties in any count. The earliest draft pick in Central Arkansas history, Stone has seen his stuff several ticks since joining the Dodgers organization with the potential for three well above average offerings. Initially viewed as a high-risk, high-reward power bat, Marte has a higher offensive floor than some may give him credit for. The power is the bigger question mark, as he may never be physically imposing. It will likely take Davis some time to fully regain his explosiveness both at the plate and in the field and he will likely be one of the most closely watched prospects in the Arizona Fall League. About Prospects Data. He covers a ridiculous amount of ground and gets great jumps. While he may not have the superstar upside of Elly De La Cruz or Noelvi Marte, McLain has a really good chance to be an above-average regular at the shortstop positionor anywhere else the Reds want to stick himas a flat out gamer who can set the tone for your lineup. 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. 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. With the way Greens hands work, he can get to tough pitches and is able to get around on hard stuff in. Top-400 OBP Prospect Rankings For Fantasy Baseball: September 2022 He swiped 19 bases on 20 tries last season at Campbell and added four more stolen bases in his 30 Double-A games. That said, Chourio has shown plenty of comfort going the other way with authority and as he matures as a hitter, I expect his 51% pull rate to improve. More patient than he was in previous years, Vientos is still tad too aggressive at the plate, specifically struggling with breaking balls which likely played a large part in the Mets reluctance to promote him. After hitting 12 homers in his 162 collegiate games, Steer launched 24 homers in his 110 games during the 2021 season. A superb defender who has already reached Triple-A at 22 years old, Turang has finally started to hit the ball with more authority. 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. The 22-year-old seemed to be in the midst of a breakout in that department last year, launching eight homers in 32 Double-A games before a thumb injury cut his season short. 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. A move to third seems likely but it doesnt really matter too much where you play if you slug with the best of them. Steer emerged in 2021 with a more athletic, lower-half driven stance and added a bit more of a leg kick to generate some more impact. After tearing up High-A, Manzardo was promoted to Double-A and picked up right where he left off. 3. He has upped his usage of the pitch by 10%, helping him generate a lot of ground balls and more whiffs than his fastball from his over-the-top release point that really makes the pitch dart to his arm side and under barrels. The Orioles will have a decision to make in regards to how they want their infield to shake out, but it is safe to assume that Henderson will be holding down the left side of their infield for the foreseeable future. Romo has some similarities to J.T. A well above average runner, Henderson was 22/25 on stolen base attempts in the upper minors this season and should be a threat for 15-20 stolen bases annually. It will never be a bat-missing machine like the changeup, but it is a valuable pitch nonetheless. A big guy, strong who focuses on staying compact to the ball and minimize his movements, Mervis has the confidence to catch up to velocity while possessing the body control and pitch recognition skills to pick up spin and drive it. Bradleys progress with his changeup this season is encouraging and he should have a chance to break camp with the Rays next season. The 20-year-old has as much helium as just about any prospect. Espinos arsenal could go toe-to-toe with any pitcher in the minors and his fastball leads the way. It was rough for Dominguez in the early parts of 2021 in the outfield as he struggled with his reads and sometimes looked lost in the outfield. There are few hitters in the minors who hit fastballs harder than Wiemer and his stacked setup helps him stay back on off speed. Meyer will likely need to tweak his fastball shape to reach his ceiling, whether that be switching to more of a heavy two-seamer or finding a way to throw the pitch with more riding life and vertical break. That said, he will need to improve his struggles with the high heat to reach his sky-high ceiling. Collier has always been ahead of his years as a baseball player. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (149), 2019 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. The 22-year-old has looked more comfortable against lefties as he has progressed through the minors, posting a respectable .781 OPS against southpaws this season. Though the injury is unfortunate as we were all eager to see Jones make his pro debut, it should hardly delay his timeline assuming he is 100% by the start of next season. 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. After putting up good numbers in the DSL last year, Chourio tore through Low-A pitching this season and has kept it rolling in High-A as an 18-year-old. After posting just a .584 OPS against breaking balls last season, Ruiz has mashed to an OPS above .850 against such pitches this season. 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. 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. Already earning high marks for the way he commands a game behind the dish, Cartaya is an incredibly cerebral catcher who pitchers love to throw to. 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 The big right-hander has been able to sustain at least mid 90s velocity deep into starts. Davis put the questions around his swing to bed by slashing .370/.482/.663 with 17 homers and 31 walks against just 24 Ks versus ACC pitching in 2021. Green should get the bump to A- Fredericksburg to start the 2023 campaign. The 19-year-old has improved the shape of the pitch, ensuring that it does not blend with his slider and offering much more downward bite. An average pitch coming into the season, Tiedemanns improvement with the slider has it looking closer to above average while flashing plus. He has found success by working ahead in the count consistently thanks to his ability to throw three of his pitches for quality strikes. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: S/R|1st Round (8) 2022|ETA: 2024. 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. A slightly above average runner, Valera is a good athlete who moves his feet pretty well along with an average arm. A switch hitter with pretty even production from both sides, Rodriguez has a really good feel for both of his swings that are geared for lift and carry. If he can further refine his plate discipline and continue to tap into his above average raw power, Peraza could be a 20/20 threat with an impact glove at short. 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. Its easy to envision a low-strikeout switch-hitter who will surprise you with his sneaky power and ability to get on base. 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. The 24-year-old will compete. 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. There seems to be some dissent in the industry as to how valuable of a prospect Valera is, but he has responded to every promotion by making the adjustments needed and remaining productive. It is tough to beat Tovar because of his willingness to stay inside the baseball and go the other way while also possessing enough bat speed to turn on pitches middle inespecially in hitters counts. 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. As he mentioned on our prospect podcast, the Call Up Hassell is still working on his lower half consistency in order to tap into a bit more power. The southpaw leans on the pitch much more frequently in left-on-left matchups, holding them to a .487 OPS on the pitch. Porter went un-drafted in the first round and many saw him heading to Clemson for the 2023 season but the Rangers nabbed Porter in the fourth round with the 109th pick and were able to offer enough of a bonus to sign him away from his commitment to Clemson. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. His long levers fortunately dont create too much extra length in his swing, but do generate a ton of bat speed and whip, aiding his double-plus raw power potential. You almost forget hes only 19 years old by the way he is able to duplicate his swings and some of the easy takes he has. 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. A bulldog on the mound, Leiter has all of the intangibles along with ridiculous athleticism to make him one of baseballs most exciting pitching prospects. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|4th Round (121), 2020 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. 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. Keegan should start the year in Charleston and should move up the ladder quickly. With Ruizs speed and signs of improvement, he has a shot to stick in center or could be an above average defender in left. Hes already physical, but with broad shoulders and long legs, he could likely to add another 10-15 pounds of good weight. I thought High-A would be more of a challenge than it has been for Veen so far, as his strikeout rate has dropped and walk rate has risen marginally. A ridiculously impressive track record of hitting along with a well-rounded game and defensive versatility make Vargas one of the more high floor prospects in the game. 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 somewhat aggressive hitter, Mervis has seen his walk rates continue to rise as the season has gone on, but also makes so much quality contact that the slightly high chase rates are not really a concern. As a result, the prospect was not on a ton of radars on Opening Day. Luciano does have a borderline 70-grade arm which helps his outlook, but could also play well at third base.