Ruiz has made the majority of his outfield appearances in center field where his reads and routes are passable along with an average arm. The 24-year-old has the floor of a back end of the rotation starter though I believe his pitchability and willingness to improve and tweak his craft will have him closer to a No. Batys swing is smooth and his barrel stays in the zone for a long time, helping him use the entire field well. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|4th Round (121), 2020 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. 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. 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. Theres a plus hit tool plus power blend to dream on here with his size and feel to hit that is a bit reminiscent of Corey Seager. Montgomery was viewed as an older prep prospect, but now he is ahead of schedule of most of the 2021 draftees thanks to his polish at the plate. Bradleys 86-88 mph slider gives him a second plus pitch and it gets better each time Ive seen Bradley throw. Drafted as a shortstop, Steer is capable of holding down the position if needed, but he projects more as a second or third baseman. If you are looking for an arm with some upside late in your drafts check out Brandon Birdsell. The top selection in 2021s MLB Draft has been banged up in his first full pro season, but has shown flashes of offensive brilliance. 1 pick in the 2022 Draft. Batys stock has continued to rise as he has hedged his weaknesses and tapped into his strengths as he has progressed through his career. 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. The changeup gives Hall another comfortably above-average secondary pitch in the mid 80s that features lots of arm-side run and some sink. When Walker is staying behind the baseball and driving it with authority to all fields, one cant help but think of a young Aaron Judge. While capable of playing third base and left field in a pinch, Aranda is a below average defender at both spots. 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. An extremely fundamentally sound third baseman, Jung may not wow with the range, but only made three errors in his final 77 games at the hot corner in the minors. 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. 2 pick while offering a bit less volatility than most players with his kind of ceiling. This allows him to keep his weight back and spray the ball all over the field. Height/Weight: 510, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (26), 2021 (CIN)|ETA: 2023. Rodriguez throws from a high arm slot with consistent, medium-effort mechanics and tons of arm speed. 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 For more great analysis check out the 2023 FantraxHQ Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit! 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. A patient hitter, Valera punishes mistakes and will wait the pitcher out until he makes one. Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: $2.7M (2022) CWS|ETA: 2023. His routes got better and better as the year went on. As the stuff has jumped, Bibees command has remained fantastic, walking just 5% of hitters this season. The pitch can get firm on him, though he does have a decent feel for the pitch. An above average runner, Naylor has stolen 20 bases on 24 tries, bringing that JT Realmuto type of athleticism to the catching position. Soderstoms swing is smooth and his barrel stays in the zone for a long time, backed up by his 85% zone contact rate. Graceffo has seen steady velocity gains over the last year and a half without his above average command waining. 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. If Carter had more buzz around him in the 2020 Draft, Carter would probably be one of baseballs most discussed prospects. Jones has the potential to be a true five-tool player in center field with an above average hit tool and possibly plus power. His footwork is great, his actions are smooth, his arm is plus and he has the instincts of a 10-year veteran. Colas is an aggressive hitter, which stifled his walk rates, but he rarely misses mistakes and feasted by ambushing fastballs. At times, Burleson sees the ball so well that he becomes swing happy, resulting in lower walk rates. High arm slot with a short arm stroke and lower half driven mechanics. We saw Perezs plus fastball consistently eclipse over 2,500 RPM, boasting a ton of life. Because of his difficult to pick up release point, hitters struggle to differentiate Gassers fastball from his changeup until it is too late, helping it play up. Alvarez, who hit 24 home runs to go along with 70 runs batted in, is batting just .215 to start the season while also hitting four home runs and driving in 14 runs. Cartaya has plus power to his pull side and at times will try to yank the ball that way, causing him to spin off of softer stuff, especially from lefties. He may not be as aggressive on the base paths, however even a tempered Lewis can swipe 20 bags with ease. Waldichuk will also mix in an average curveball in the upper 70s as a fourth pitch to change pace and steal strikes. Height/Weight: 63, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (5), 2021 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Burleson has an extremely quiet set up, starting pre-stacked on his backside with just a toe tap for timing. He would project as a well above average defender at either spot. Nothing jumps off of the page with Turang, but youd be hard-pressed to find a glaring weakness in his game. The 22-year-old has plenty of time to iron out some of the issues with his delivery and has the natural tools to be a strike thrower, having showed us the ability to pound the zone through his collegiate career. He already has a decent approach and feel for the barrel. Jung tended to have a heavy front foot on his landing and tended to be steep to the ball. Moreno has flashed pull side power, posting exit velocities as high as 111 mph and a respectable 90th percentile EV of 102.2 mph. The 24-year-old is also a savvy hitter who rarely expands the zone and picks his spots to get off his A+ swing in hitters counts. 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. 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 . He topped his 2021 career-high of 15 homers with 17 more in 2022. 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. At times, Collier tends get on his front foot a bit too early, leading to some rollovers and weaker contact. He has above average defensive potential in right. His arm is easily plus, however his near bottom of the scale speed would make a transition to the outfield difficult. 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. He would project as an above average outfielder in a corner with a pretty good arm. Even in his brief MLB stint this year, Aranda has seen action at second base, first base and third base as well as some games in left in the minors. Montgomery already controls his body really well, keeping his weight back and using his leverage. Browns fastball is a true four seamer with ride, generating whiffs at the top of the zone and he has also developed much better east/west command of the pitch as well. It was pitchability that helped Bibee get drafted out of Cal State Fullerton in last year and now with impressive stuff to pair with it, Bibee looks closer to a No. Despite being a below-average runner, Burlesons reads and routes were solid as the year went on and his arm as a former pitcher is comfortably above-average. Even in a hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, Campusano posted impressive offensive numbers over his last two seasons hitting .296/.364/.511 with 29 homers and a strikeout rate of just 18.7%. Even in just 53 games, Davis launched nine homers along with 21 extra base hits, flashing his plus raw power. Dominguez shedded some unnecessary weight last offseason, helping him move better in the outfield and on the bases, looking more like the plus runner he has was anticipated to be. Lacking some of the tools to dream on, Turang slipped to the back end of the first round in 2018s MLB Draft. The 24-year-old is not a finished product, however his steady maturation on the mound earned him a taste of the big leagues in 2022 where he showed plenty of flashes of his mid-rotation upside while also reminding us that there is still some work to do. The left-handed hitter has shown plenty of comfort shooting balls the other way when he is behind in the count, but also had no problem leaving the yard to left field, launching eight oppo homers this season. While the power is immense, the advanced approach and adjustability of his swing gives him more upside than your prototypical power hitter. Gasser has a sharp slider in the upper 80s which is already above average and flashes plus. With two strikes, Burleson spreads out even more, eliminating his stride and focusing on putting the ball in play. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. Theres no minor league pitcher with bag of pitches as deep and as nasty as G-Rod. Mercedes is that classic right fielder profile with power and speed and a strong arm. A switch-hitter with a good feel to hit from both sides of the plate, Romos swing is built for line drives and a lot of contact. Height/Weight: 64, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (22), 2021 (CWS)|ETA: 2023. Hassell stole 34 bags on 40 attempts last year and is on pace to match that total in 2022. 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. The high spin fastball averages more than 19 inches of vertical break, causing hitters to frequently swing under it. Mead has already flashed plus exit velocities, with a 90th percentile exit velocity of 107 mph, one of the better marks in the organization. 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. The Rangers snagged Carter in the second-round for an underslot bonus of $1.25 million. Just an 18% chase rate and 17% strikeout rate, Carter is a tough out who will draw plenty of walks. The slider has late, gyro break that dives under barrels and generates plenty of ground balls. An average runner, Montgomery moves well for his 6-foot-4 frame though he probably wont be the rangiest of shortstops. Henderson has done everything possible to improve his stock over the last two seasons. The four seam fastball has been a hittable pitch for Priester through the years. The Orioles very well could have their ace as they head towards building a contender at Camden. One of the younger players in Double-A, Tovars elite defensive ability and solid feel to hit has allowed him to play above his age-level at every stop. Starting with his lead elbow pointed out towards the pitcher and his bat pointed directly towards the ground, Parada starts his load early, slowly pulling the nob downwards and further back into his stance while he gets into his leg kick. 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. Stones third pitch is a mid 80s slider that he deploys mostly against right-handed hitters. Aranda is too good of a hitter to not be a big league regular. During the 2022 season, Brock Porter went 9-0 with three no-hitters, a 0.41 ERA, and 115 strikeouts in 58 innings pitched which earned him the Gatorade National Player of the Year award. Rafaela is an incredibly unique prospect for all of the right reasons. 2 option if he keeps trending the way he has. The power does come with some swing-and-miss concerns, though it seems the strikeouts pile up due to Buschs willingness to get deep into counts. The 22-year-old has added some strength over the years and has worked with the Dodgers to translate his high contact rate and impressive bat speed into more game power. Colton Cowser, CF 5. Baty has a plus arm and is confident making difficult throws. Arguably possessing the nastiest stuff of any left-handed prospect in baseball, it is all about command and health for Hall. The adjustments made a huge impact in the power department and did not undermine his bat-to-ball skills at all. Five tool potential with a relatively high floor, Henderson is one of baseballs best prospects for a reason. For De La Cruz to push towards his superstar ceiling, he will need to refine his approach a bit. 3 starter with a great chance at being an above average No. 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. 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. 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. Williams rode the momentum of his All American collegiate season right into professional baseball where he pitched to a 1.96 ERA in 115 innings between High-A and Double-A with a 33% strikeout rate while walking just 9% of batters. Through his first 150 professional games, Veen cruised to 50 stolen bases and has continued to get better with his jumps and picking the right spots to run. Termarr played 23 games split between rookie ball and A- Bradenton, slashing .222/.366/.365 combined. He has good feel for the change and it gives him another bat-missing pitch. If Amador adds more strength, he could push 20-25 homers, but theres little question on the hit tool. Green gets to his top speed quickly and should be a menace on the base paths. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (21), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2023. What Wong's option means for top prospect. 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. A slow, controlled windup that exudes little effort, Perez takes his time before he whips in his mid-90s heater with ridiculous arm speed. Pfaadts preferred weapon for left-handed hitters is his above average changeup with late arm side fade in the mid 80s. Casas has already hit home runs as far as 472 feet and has the ability to mishit baseballs that still leave the yard. He is slated to play in the Arizona Fall League then will set his sights on winning the first base job for the Cubs in 2023. 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. Hendersons skillset is similar to that of Bobby Witt Jr.s with perhaps slightly less loud tools and a more advanced approach. Tiedemanns fastball sits 94-96 MPH, topping at 98 with elite spin and a ton of arm-side run. 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. His jumps and instincts are already impressive along with an above average arm. A big guy with long levers, Montgomery stays short to the ball generating a lot of whip and leverage. Working off of the fastball for Abel is a plus slider in the mid 80s with late, sharp downward bite. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (18) 2019|ETA: 2022. He has hit balls as hard as 111 mph this season, producing majestic homers to his pull side. 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. Every MLB Team's Farm System Ahead of the 2022 MLB Deadline Rankings 1. Priester has the ceiling of a No. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (3), 2021|ETA: 2024. Nearly 90 innings in his first professional season while climbing three levels is a great milestone to hit. March 1, 2023. This is likely a cue to get into his back hip and Volpe does a fantastic job of just that. A prized international free agent, Cartaya signed for $2.5 million as a 16-year-old in 2018. Height/Weight: 63, 220|Bat/Throw: R/L|5th Round (166)- 2019|ETA: 2022. Hes a lock to stick in center field long-term if the D-backs prefer him there over Alek Thomas. The Phillies could very well have their next generation ace in Painter as he continues to exceed even the loftiest of expectations. A grinder at the plate, Carroll is constantly battling and is a hard player to get out. At a physical 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, Ford generates impressive bat speed and a compact swing geared for line drives. 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. 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. Hes near big league ready. Harrisons plus fastball is his best pitch. Initially viewed as a high-risk, high-reward power bat, Marte has a higher offensive floor than some may give him credit for. It wouldnt be surprising to see him break camp with the Dodgers next season, though he could have probably handled a promotion in 2022. Davis has a chance to hit for average along with 30 homer upside. Good secondary stuff in pro ball has also caused Johnson to drift onto his front foot as well. 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. The elite defense, improved ability to get on base and integration of speed into game value has made Tovar a high floor prospect whose ceiling is difficult to peg for all the right reasons. 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. Most importantly, Miller set a career-high for innings pitched at any level, tossing 109.2 frames while maintaining his high-end stuff late into the season and late in games. Still just 18 years old, Cabrera is ahead of his peers and could tap into 20 home run pop while generating plenty of contact. At one point, OHoppe was seen as a glove-first catching prospect. Barreling the ball is no issue for Holliday though he will get loopy with his swing from time to time. Climbing three levels in one season is impressive enough, but Norby has seen his production improve at each stop while his strikeout rate was dwindled. When Frelick is at his best, he is smacking line drives to either gap while resorting to more of the put the ball in play approach with two strikes. He easily has the potential for 30+ home run pop with the patience to keep the strikeout rates in check while getting on base at a good clip. 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. His hands work really well and he has a well above average arm for the position. Struggles at the plate and defensive questions had Ruiz losing prospect relevancy entering the season, but a high-900s OPS and the Minor League lead in stolen bases can change things quickly. MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft. Guardians cautious with Valera's wrist timetable Despite his top-of-the-line speed, Chourio is still getting his feet wet as a base stealer. Height/Weight: 62, 215|Bat/Throw: L/L|2nd Round (70), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. Already looking like one of the biggest position player steals of the 2020 MLB Draft, Wiemer has enjoyed a spectacular first two professional seasons, launching 48 homers while stealing 61 bases in 232 games. A crouched stance with a quiet load and short stride, Westburg keeps things simple in the box. 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. At its best, the curve should be a plus swing-and-miss pitch to both lefties and righties thanks to its vertical break. 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. Since the start of the 2021 season, Espino has recorded a 16 percent swinging strike rate on his fastball, one of the best clips in professional baseball. He identifies spin well and punishes mistakes while lifting the ball as much as anyone in the minors which helps his offensive profile. The combination of power, speed, and a decent feel to hit gives him a potentially special skillset. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Yasser Mercedes - OF (Twins, 1st Base and Auto) - The top signing of the Twins in the 2022 International Free Agent class for $1.7 Million out of the Dominican Republic (although he was born in Puerto Rico). Fantasy Fallout: With Gavin Lux Out, Could A Sleeper Emerge? On the base paths, PCA has already made his speed known, swiping 13 bags in his 38 Low-A games prior to his promotion. The added strength/weight has slowed Lee down a tick and his range is limited. 2 starter and he is in the right organization to keep developing on the mound quickly. At a solid 5-foot-10, 230 pounds, Alvarez has easy plus pop in the tank, especially to his pull side. 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. An explosive athlete who put things together offensively this season, Winn looks like he could be the shortstop of the future in St. Louis. The 18-year-old Johnson barrels up the ball with plus power to all fields. His long legs move quickly, making it seem like he is taking three steps between bases. The hit tool is fringe plus for OHoppe with above average raw power that he has figured out how to tap into consistently in games. Height/Weight: 58, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $10K (2017) BOS|ETA: 2023. More bat speed than youd expect given his small frame, leading to sneaky pop to the pull-side. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (30), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. 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. As one of the youngest players in Double-A, Walker launched 19 homers in 119 games while hitting .306/.388/.510. De La Cruz could use some refinement with his actions at shortespecially his handswhich will come with more reps but he has shown the ability to make all of the throws with plenty of range thanks to his athleticism and elite arm. The 2022 MLB Top Prospects rankings includes a solid list of catchers leading the way with the New York Mets Francisco Alvarez joining the high rankings. Just 20 years old and already mashing in Double-A, some of the extreme risk around De La Cruz has been hedged ever-so slightly. A shoulder injury followed 2020s cancelled season, delaying his development quite a bit. The ninth overall pick in the 2020 Draft, Veen was viewed as one of the highest-ceiling bats in his class and has done nothing but reinforce those projections through his first two professional seasons. Reds fans can dream on 30+ homers and a decent on-base clip if Marte can find some more consistency with his approach and lower half. At 17 years old on draft day, Bradley was one of the youngest players in the entire class. His change-up might be the best in the draft and has good fade and tumble, grading out at a double plus pitch for Lesko. A tick harder and tighter, Millers curve has gone from a strike stealing pitch to a legitimate put away offering. OHoppe uses the ground well tapping into above average raw power with explosive lower half. Volpe brings just about everything you want to the table from a baseball player. Coming out of Cal Poly, Brooks Lee has the best contact skills coming out of the college ranks.