The pitch has produced absurd spin rates over 3,000 RPMs with impressive depth. With impressive bat-to-ball skills, and even better pitch recognition skills, Collier has a chance to be an OBP machine with 30-homer pop. Like many young hitters who have a strong feel to hit, Rocchio can at times be a bit too swing-happy, swinging at tough pitches early in counts. While Burleson may not hit towering shots or break 110 MPH exit velos, he gets good natural carry on the ball and should be a threat to hit 25+ home runs annually thanks to his high rate of contact and his sustainably high HR/FB rate. The Official Site of Major League Baseball. Mead made the majority of his starts at the hot corner this season, but still saw action in 20 games at second. Looking like he should be working on his finishing around the rim rather than carving hitters up, the 6-foot-8 Eury Perez impressed the Marlins brass so much in 2021 and 2022 Spring Training that he was assigned to Double-A to start the season at just 18 years old. One of the biggest adjustments hell have to make at the big league level is picking his spots and when to be aggressive early in counts. Theres 30+ homer pop to dream on with good on base skills and staying power at short. Stone sprinkles in a low 80s curveball to round out his arsenal. Taken by the Nationals 5th overall, Green slashed .302/.404/.535 with 4 doubles, 2 home runs, and one stolen base. His swing is more geared for contact, but Carter has above average power to his pull side with plenty of room to fill out. Henderson has done everything possible to improve his stock over the last two seasons. 2 overall in this years draft. 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. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (30), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 61, 190|Bat/Throw: L/L|Comp B (71), 2021 (SDP)|ETA: 2023. As a result, the prospect was not on a ton of radars on Opening Day. The Guardians liked what they saw from Campbell and selected him 37th overall. An overslot 11th round pick in 2018, the Pirates shelled out $500K to sign Burrows away from UCONN, betting on his upside. On top of his ridiculous speed, Ruiz is the best base stealer minor leagues. The changeup was a focus for Painter heading into this season, improving his command of the pitch as well as the improved arm side fade that it now features. Still probably two years from Fenway Park, Mayer could have a claim as one of baseballs best overall prospects by the end of next year. Though swing and miss concerns cloud the 21-year-olds outlook a bit, his consistent production has become impossible to ignore. The Venezuela native has a plus arm and should be an above-average all-around catcher, along with great intangibles. A really physical 6-foot-2, 205 pound right-hander, Espino uses his body really well and has clean mechanics. 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. Height/Weight: 63, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (42), 2019 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. The 24-year-old could improve with his ability to pick up spin. His willingness to go deep in counts leaves him more susceptible to strikeouts, though his improvements in the contact and pitch recognition department lend to optimism that he can keep the strikeout rates in the low 20% range. Vientos ability to crush heaters and changeups has helped him remain productive in Triple-A, specifically mashing lefties to the tune of .314/.397/.686 this season. The 20-year-old possesses a great feel for the barrel and is tough to strike out. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (3), 2021|ETA: 2024. Though command has remained a struggle for Hall, he has continued to punch out hitters at one of the highest marks in the minors (36.6%). After a pedestrian first professional season, Steer made some tweaks to tap into above-average power, while still making plenty of contact. Featuring high spin from a low release point, the pitch explodes out of his hand and generates a high percentage of whiffs in the zone. Much was expected of Chourio from the time he joined the organization on Jan. 15, 2021, when he received a $1.8 million . 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. While power will never be a part of Frelicks game, he can hit the ball with some authority to his pull side when he gets the right pitch. He has good hands and an average arm. Though he looks to do damage to his pull side, Alvarez is capable of hitting the ball to all fields with authority thanks to his ability to keep his weight back and let the ball travel. This is common for tall young hitters and his tendency to lose his back hip and drift will cause his bat to drag through the zone sometimes. 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. 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. His upper 70s curveball gives Leiter a second distinctive breaking ball with downward break and depth. News. Much like his offensive game, Volpes instincts help him maximize his tools. Priester may not consistently be a huge strikeout pitcher, though when he is on, he can accumulate Ks in bunches. A high-floor offensive profile along with plus speed and a solid above-average glove, that can play all over the diamond, McLain is yet another safe prospect in this Reds system who you fans can still hope for fringe All Star upside. Rodriguez is an extremely fun prospect. A much more aggressive and efficient base runner this season, Peraza stole 33 bases on 38 tries in Triple-A. Norby is a well rounded player who gets the most out of his above average tools. Abel will almost exclusively go to the change against lefties, giving him another look aside from his slider. Neto starts the slow, large leg kick early and repeats it well. In his first taste of professional ball, Collier slashed .370/.514/.630 with two home runs and 7 walks in 9 games at the Reds rookie complex. Rafaelas offensive onslaught this season has totally shifted his outlook. McLains improved ability to slug and consistent walk rate have hedged some of the pressure on his hit tool. 2022 Stats (A+): 68 G, 309 PA, 9 HR, 19 SB, .314 AVG, .392 OBP, .483 SLG MLB.com Rank: No. The 20-year-old has as much helium as just about any prospect. A mostly lost 2022 season hurts, but Davis climbed levels so quickly that he will still be relatively young for the Triple-A level at 23 years old by the start of next season. Projecting a player as unique as Harry Ford is difficult, but for nothing but good reasons. Marte can cover ground at shortstop, showing some solid range and an above-average arm. Gasser was traded at the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline in a package for Josh Hader. The Rays have gone with athletic, projectable shortstop is the first round of two of their last four drafts selecting Greg Jones and Carson Williams. At times, Collier tends get on his front foot a bit too early, leading to some rollovers and weaker contact. Solid reads and instincts along with an above average arm give him a great chance to stick in center, but if he moves to a corner he could profile as a fringe plus defender. 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. A testament to his polish and knack for hitting. Herrera blocks well and should continue to develop into at least an average defensive catcher with a chance for some more depending on his receiving. After an illustrious career at Campbell University where Neto hit over .400 in his three seasons, the first round pick received an aggressive assignment to Double-A where he did not blink. Waldichuk stands at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds and generates a ton of extension from his high three quarters release. After all, he remarkably has only 700 professional plate appearances under his belt. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (29), 2020 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. 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. He currently struggles to keep balls in front of him when blocking, which is likely due to the fact that he lacks the quickness to be able to constantly get in good blocking positions. 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. Frelick sprays the ball all over the field, and is even a tough out with two strikes, somehow hitting .278 in two strike counts. Matos has the capability to let the ball travel and use the whole field, which is why his aggressive approach doesnt knock down the hit tool projection for him too much. The power/speed combo that Davis possesses along with a good feel to hit evoke some young Matt Kemp memories. While he is still working to command it, Espinos changeup is an exciting third offering with plus potential. Possessing electric stuff, its a matter of command for the tall and talented righty. 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. The Rays took Bradley in the fifth round in 2018 and gave him twice the slot value, tantalized by his upside. Waldichuks heater sits in the mid 90s and is a high-spin pitch averaging over 2,300 RPMs. 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. Though not up to the standard of his other three impressive pitches, it gives Williams another look and can be an effective pitch as he gains more confidence in it. With 32 homers in his last 125 Minor League games, there is no doubting Cartayas power potential. 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. The Mets could very well have their best catcher since Mike Piazza. 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. Top-400 OBP Prospect Rankings For Fantasy Baseball: September 2022 By Chris Clegg Last updated Sep 10, 2022 Prospects are a major part of playing in dynasty Fantasy Baseball leagues. That said, Arroyo has hit a maximum exit velocity of 106 mph from both the left and right side. The big question for Moreno has been the power. Though hes just an average hitter, Westburgs ability to drive the ball to all fields and advanced plate discipline reinforce the belief that he will be able to hit enough at the highest level. The odds may be stacked against Parada to provide value at catcher, but his bat alone could carry him to All Star heights. A plus runner with plenty of lateral quickness and range, Holliday has a great chance to stick at shortstop. Active. He uses his athleticism to help him move well behind the dish and block effectively. Amador makes up for it with borderline elite bat-to-ball skills as a righty and low chase rates. After drawing free passes at a 9.8% clip in Low-A in 2021, Dominguez has walked 13.4% of the time this season between Low-A, High-A and Double-A. Davis has shown good bat-to-ball skills and immense pull-side power that should have Pirates fans excited. To keep up with Just Baseballs prospect content and analysis, check out our prospect podcast The Call Up which features detailed breakdowns on all of these prospects as well as interviews with many of them. 3 starter than the fringe No. Already walking more than he strikes out as a switch hitter who has tapped into some pop, the Dominican Republic native should continue to crack Top-100 lists across the industry. Lawlar shows an advanced ability to use the whole field with authority while being able to just throw his hands at a pitch with two strikes and use his speed to leg one out when he is fooled. Veens upside rivals that of anyone in the minors as he has the potential to become a five-tool superstar. Grayson Rodriguez, SP 3. Every year we see great values pop up from the later rounds of first year player drafts. After struggling to tap into his plus raw power at the University of Cincinnati, Wiemer made some adjustments to get the ball in the air more. MLB Prospect Rankings. 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. Rodriguez mashed breaking balls to an OPS of .988 while dismantling fastballs to the tune of a 1.177 OPS. The talented switch-hitter kicked things up another notch in 2022, putting up arguably the best offensive season in all of the minors. A new year, a new board and new ranks. In Triple-A this season, Mervis crushed lefties to a .978 OPS. Collier has hit the ground running at the complex already showcasing his exciting power potential with a 450-foot bomb. 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.