If Rocchio can develop into a .270 hitter with 15-20 homers per season, his defense, speed and intangibles would make him a well above average regular at the position. Much like his father, Holliday is a patient hitter who does not strike out much and will work plenty of free passes. As he gets more reps and irons out the fundamentals, Williams should be an above average defender at short. Coming out of Cal Poly, Brooks Lee has the best contact skills coming out of the college ranks. 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. 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. There is just so much to dream on with a prospect like Alvarez. The loud nature of his game and hard-nosed hustle will surely make him a fan favorite in Milwaukee. 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. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (55), 2018 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. 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. Even in his banged up 2022, Matos stole 11 bases on 14 tries. 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. 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. His quiet load helps him stay on time, producing an impressive zone contact rate of 89% in 2022. Opponents had an OPS of .369 against both of Williams breaking ball this year with a 35% strikeout rate. Arguably possessing the nastiest stuff of any left-handed prospect in baseball, it is all about command and health for Hall. As the stuff has jumped, Bibees command has remained fantastic, walking just 5% of hitters this season. Hitting the ball harder has unsurprisingly resulted in a career-year power wise for Turang. The 19-year-old right-hander features a fastball that tops out at 97 mph and can play up in the zone or have sinking movement down. The most talented prep arm in the 2020 draft class, Abel has not disappointed thus far, reaching Double-A in 32 pro starts. An athletic pitcher with a tough, low release point, Harrison naturally makes for an extremely uncomfortable at bat, but his plus stuff makes things that much harder for opposing hitters. 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. The slider sits in the mid 80s with a cutterish, short break. Holliday projects as a plus hitter. Hassell has the potential to be an impact, middle of the order bat once/if he fills out. Norby is a well rounded player who gets the most out of his above average tools. Brown has three potentially plus offerings, starting with his 95-97 MPH fastball topping out at 99. The bat is the carrying piece here for Colas, but he has a chance to be an extremely productive hitter. The Phillies could very well have their next generation ace in Painter as he continues to exceed even the loftiest of expectations. The improved contact rates have not come at the expense of power for Dominguez, registering a max exit velocity of 113 MPH this season while upping his 90th percentile EV by nearly three mph this season. The simplicity of McLains swing helps him control his body well and punish velocity. If he slows down a step, there is a chance that Merrill could move to second base or third, but for now he looks like he should get every shot at short. The 22-year-old right-hander features a plus fastball topping out at 99 mph and a plus slider that has sharp cutting action in the high 80s. 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. Seemingly always on time with a knack for manipulating the barrel and getting to tough pitches, Moreno has one of the best hit-tools in the minors. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Perez is his command. On top of the mechanical adjustments, Dominguez cut his chase rate by nearly 10% in High-A while his zone contact rate jumped by a similar margin this season. This is likely a cue to get into his back hip and Volpe does a fantastic job of just that. He has good bat speed that allows him to produce above-average raw power and hes starting to show he can get to it in games. Luciano does have a borderline 70-grade arm which helps his outlook, but could also play well at third base. Vanderbilt has been known as a baseball factory with plenty of names gracing the major leagues. Height/Weight: 64, 240|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (26), 2018 (BOS)|ETA: 2022. 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. What stands out the most with Mervis is how his numbers improved as he jumped levels. This allows him to keep his weight back and spray the ball all over the field. Peraza also features a noticeable two strike approach, in which he minimizes the leg kick and looks to battle. The only reason we did not see Mervis promoted was due to the fact that he is not Rule 5 eligible until next year and the Cubs already have a 40 Man Roster crunch. 2023 MLB Draft - Top 300 Prospects Prospects Live The Mets could very well have their best catcher since Mike Piazza. He has the power to mash 20 homers along with an elite ability to hit. Pair the above average hit tool with plus raw power and you have a really exciting offensive profile for any position let alone a catcher. At the same time, Merviss walk rate and OPS steadily climbed. Like a true catcher, OHoppe really gets into his legs with his stance and actually sinks even deeper into his lower half in his load. His present feel to hit is extremely advanced as are his defensive tools. While the barrel tip can potentially disrupt timing, Mayer gets slotted early which helps hedge that issue. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (1) 2022|ETA: 2026. The adjustments that he has made in the box at 19 years old are remarkable and the fact that he could go from lost in Low-A to finishing the next season in Double-A in barely over a year is a testament to his highly-regarded work ethic and natural talent (and the Yankees PD). Hell likely begin next season in Triple-A with a chance at an early season promotion. Vientos is heavy on his feet and a below average runner, though he has continued to focus on his footwork and conditioning. Carter uses a small leg kick and quiet load leading into a smooth swing. The youngest player in his conference, Collier raked to a .956 OPS against pitchers who were multiple years older than him. The pitch really jumps out of his hand from the low release point and gets on hitters quickly. The Rays took Bradley in the fifth round in 2018 and gave him twice the slot value, tantalized by his upside. MLB draft prospects 2022: Ranking top 50 players in the class, with Termarr Johnson at No. His reads are great, as are his jumps and theres no doubt about his closing speed. Ruiz has paced the minors with 70 stolen bases in his first 99 games this season. An upright stance, Herrera still uses his lower half well by sinking into his back side in his load. Jackson Chourio joined Brewers organization when he was 16 years old. A below-average runner, Luciano has fringy range and choppy actions that have marginally improved over the last year or so. If you are looking for an arm with some upside late in your drafts check out Brandon Birdsell. Neto starts the slow, large leg kick early and repeats it well. It wouldnt be surprising to see him break camp with the Dodgers next season, though he could have probably handled a promotion in 2022. His footwork can get a bit sloppy, as can his actions, which has led some evaluators to speculate a potential move to third base. After all, Davis did not really focus on baseball until his senior season of high school, excelling on the basketball court as well. 2021 was truly a breakout season for Peraza and he put up another strong offensive season as a 21-year-old in Triple-A this year. FantraxHQ - The Home of Fantasy Sports Analysis. That said, Vargas has moved all over the diamond in anticipation of his 2022 call up, seeing action in left field as well as second base and first base. Chourio has wasted no time getting acclimated to baseball stateside. He naturally moves and blocks well and has continued to receive better. Still with some more room to fill out, Marte has already produced exit velocities as high as 111 mph this season, reinforcing the potential plus power the young infielder has in the tank. 16 the 2022 Draft and they were happy to sign the the talented teenager to a well-overslot $5 million bonus. The hit tool and raw power were never a question for Jung, but he struggled to tap into his plus raw pop in his first professional season. 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. If Moreno can tap into at least average game power, were probably talking about one of the most well-rounded catchers in the sport. November 15, 2022. What Wong's option means for top prospect. He has a plus arm with plenty of carry on his throws, which should help him project as an above-average defender at the position. 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. Not only did we update our 2022 Top 100 prospect list, but we updated the functionality of it as well. Similar to Marco Luciano, Matos has power and bat speed that defies his frame, making it hard to place limits on his power potential. We . Henderson has continued to add strength since joining the Orioles organization, producing exit velocities as high as 112 mph and home runs as long as 480 feet this season. Now, Gasser operates more in the 93-96 MPH range, using his low vertical attack angle along with the riding life on his fastball to make for a tough pitch up in the zone. Despite pitching in some of the most hitter-friendly environments in the Minor Leagues as a fly ball pitcher, Pfaadt attacked hitters relentlessly. The Twins took Lee 8th overall and sent the 22-year-old to rookie complex to make his pro debut. The 19-year-old produced impressive offensive numbers between Low-A and High-A while providing reason to believe that he can stick at shortstop longterm. Winn boasts top of the scale speed and his freakish athleticism can be seen on the base paths and in the field. This season, Moreno has continued to mash to a high batting average, but his ground ball rate has jumped back up by more than five percent and the extra base hits have suffered as a result. The combination of long levers with a great feel to hit can lead to a lethal power/hit combination which Carter seems to be well on his way to developing. The left-handed hitter widened his stance while getting more into his legs than his previous upright setup. Height/Weight: 62, 180 lb|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (28) 2021|ETA: 2025. Starting with the right side, Dominguez cut down his leg kick while quieting/simplifying his hand load. Waldichuks heater sits in the mid 90s and is a high-spin pitch averaging over 2,300 RPMs. Its easy to see that when you have a prospect like Tovar mashing Double-A pitching at the age of 20, but what is impressive to me is the way he can impact games even when he isnt mashing. Possessing as much upside as anyone you are going to find in the back end of the Top 100 list and somehow still just 23 years old, Lewis has the ingredients to become a perennial All-Star. Still with some room to fill out a bit and twitchy athleticism and bat speed which allow him to turn on pitches middle in with authority, 20+ home runs is not out of the question for the newly-turned 20-year-old. He is still developing feel for the pitch and has a tendency to miss badly when his mechanics arent in sync. 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 new year, a new board and new ranks. After operating more in the upper 80s with his slider last season, Brown tweaked the slider to sit in the low 90s with sharper bite. 23. Ford impressively only chased 14% of pitches in this season, helping him walk at a 18% clip.