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. Its a big leap from the complex to Low-A and he handled it extremely well as a teenager. His command has improved as the season went on and his ability to locate three of his four offerings with plenty of confidence gives Miller the potential for comfortably above average command. The 24-year-olds extreme confidence in his hit-tool sometimes results in him expanding the zone a bit earlier in counts, holding him back from better walk numbers. 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. Lacking some of the tools to dream on, Turang slipped to the back end of the first round in 2018s MLB Draft. Jackson Holliday, the No. Tiedemann has continued his kicked it into another gear since going pro, quickly looking like one of the best left-handed pitching prospects in baseball. 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. Yet another strike throwing Guardians pitching prospect who has seen his stuff tick up, Bibee has developed into potential rotation piece. Williams starts with an upright stance and relies on his natural bat speed and athleticism to produce thump, but the lack of lower-half involvement leaves power on the table for him. 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. Vientos numbers against lefties give him the floor of a platoon masher. Overall, there is 30 homer power here with good on-base skills and an ability to hit lefties. A three sport athlete in High School, Frelick won Masachusetts Gatorade Football Player of the Year before heading over to Boston College. An above average runner, Westburg has enough athleticism and a good enough arm to stick at shortstop defensively. 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. Rodriguezs repertoire starts with his mid-to-upper 90s fastball with jump. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
With that being said, his patience and power offer a higher floor than most prospects and we will likely see him in LA next season. Dominic Keegan might not be a big name in this draft but the bat-to-ball skills are intriguing for the 4-year senior selected by the Rays in the 4th round. Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson ascends to the top spot. With improving defense and the makeup/work ethic to encourage belief that he will keep getting better in that regard, Alvarez has a chance to be a well-rounded backstop with elite offense upside. 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. Lee finished the year rising three levels finishing in Double-A Wichita. His change-up is an average offering that Birdsell mixes in lightly in starts. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. 1 These are the names to know as college and high school baseball seasons get started By R.J. Anderson Drafted as a shortstop, Steer is capable of holding down the position if needed, but he projects more as a second or third baseman. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a32ea07776dd46344a3b1a6fb649c1ce" );document.getElementById("fe53143262").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. On the base paths, PCA has already made his speed known, swiping 13 bags in his 38 Low-A games prior to his promotion. 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. 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. Age: 21|Height/Weight: 510, 170|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $1.3M (2017) CLE|ETA: 2023. That said, Arroyo has hit a maximum exit velocity of 106 mph from both the left and right side. He is an above average athlete which provides hope that he can develop into at least an average defender. A phenomenal junior season at Vanderbilt had Leiter looking like one of the best pitching prospects in years. 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. The safest bat in the 2022 draft class, the switch hitting Lee has added muscle to tap into above average power to pair with his 70 grade hit tool. 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. His plus arm strength allows him to make all the throws necessary and his hands are among the best in the Yankees system; the 22-year-old should be a plus at short at the highest level. His swing lacked violence, but Steer posted phenomenal contact ratesalbeit with limited impact. Hall is a very athletic and whippy athlete who gets great extension and features big time arm speed. Baty is quick to the ball and repeats his moves well, helping him crush fastballs to an OPS over 1.000 in the minors this season. He put the finishing touches on a fantastic collegiate career, slashing .357/.462/.664 with 15 HRs and 55 RBIs in 58 games played at Cal Poly in 2022. Manzardo has a patient approach, rarely chasing and leverages his hitters counts well. Lawlar has the ceiling of a perennial All-Star capable of impacting the game in a variety of ways. A superb defender who has already reached Triple-A at 22 years old, Turang has finally started to hit the ball with more authority. Steer would be an above-average defender at second base and his arm is good enough to play a solid third base. Espinos fourth offering is a curveball that he will mix in to steal strikes in the upper 70s. Brown pitched his way into draft consideration after a lights-out season at Division II Wayne State University in 2019, flashing electric stuff but iffy command. Bibee has a great feel for the pitch, landing it for a strike nearly 70% of the time while holding opponents to a .426 OPS. A favorite to be selected first overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mayer surprisingly fell to the Red Sox with the fourth selection. Brewers land trio of top int'l prospects. Regarded as one of the best high school pitching prospects, Lesko was the first pitcher taken in the 2022 draft by the Padres at 15th overall. The second plus offering for Hall is his slider with late bite in the mid 80s. Soderstrom is way ahead of his years in the batters box, but struggled behind the dish in his first two pro seasons. Boasting the ability to leave the yard foul pole to foul pole, Wood has a chance to develop into elite power paired with bat-to-ball skills that most wouldnt expect with his profile. Peraza is a plus runner with good footwork at shortstop, giving him above-average range. Even with command issues, Harrison gets enough whiffs to be a high strikeout middle of the rotation arm who may struggle with consistency. A proven above-average hit-tool prospect, who taps into more power without wagering his contact, is almost always a safe profile. One of the best athletes we have seen in years, Green is built like a linebacker and flies. The uptick in power and comfort in centerfield pushes Cowsers ceiling higher, but Orioles fans should feel really confident in the fact that they have at least an above average regular in Cowser. The pitch sits in the upper 80s, occasionally touching 90 MPH. This does not come as a total shock given the fact that his father was an NFL tight end for a decade, but Greenes physical talent gives him sky-high upside to dream on. Volpe stores plenty of energy in his back side with his hovering leg kick before unleashing his explosive lower half and bat speed. 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. Despite missing 90% of the regular season, Jung impressed enough upon returning to Triple-A action to earn a big league call-up. He has not been an efficient base stealer (14/23 in 2022), but theres reason to believe he can become a decent factor on the base paths. Height/Weight: 62, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: (2018)|ETA: 2023. He identifies spin well and punishes mistakes while lifting the ball as much as anyone in the minors which helps his offensive profile. The pitch flashes above average with two-plane break, but Graceffo does not land it for a strike enough yet. Perez generates easy extension thanks to his ridiculously long levers, causing the ball to get in on hitters quickly. Some of the most effortless triple-digit fastballs you will see complemented by nasty stuff, it all really comes down to the command and health for Cavalli. Hences second plus pitch is his his slurvy breaking ball in the low 80s. The MLB and MLBPA recently came to an agreement, and now we are close to the start of the 2022 MLB season. His low 80s changeup gives him a third above average pitch, though Graceffo has struggled to consistently throw it for a strike. The good news is, the bat is exciting. Cavallis floor is also high due to his pair of plus-plus offerings and worst case-scenario, he is a dominant back of the bullpen piece for Washington. Brock knows how to pitch in the big games, winning the state title all three years at St. Marys Prep, Division II crowns in 19 & 21 and capping it off as Division I undefeated champion in 2022 among other individual awards. The southpaw used his slider more frequently as the season went on, adjusting the shape of the pitch a bit which allowed him to land it for a strike more frequently along with more desired movement. One of the Yankees biggest breakout pitching prospects in 2021, Waldichuk piled up strikeouts in bunches behind a four pitch mix with build in deception. Profiling as the best pure hitter in the 2022 draft Johnson profiles as a second-base prospect coming out of the Georgia high school ranks. Injuries and 2020s cancelled season have limited Casas to just 284 Minor League games since being drafted in the first round of 2018s 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: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (63), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. More importantly, Naylors improved ability to replicate his swing has helped him improve his zone contact rate by 8%. Casas professional approach should help him develop into an above average hitter. With 32 homers in his last 125 Minor League games, there is no doubting Cartayas power potential. He is able to repeat this move remarkably well, timing it up with a simple stride. While theres definitely some whiff in Walkers game at this point, he only struck out 21.6% of the time this season because of his ability to punish fastballs while rarely missing mistakes of any pitch type. Aranda is a below average runner, but not a liability on the bases. He has consistently posted solid HR/FB rates since his High-A breakout in 2019 and should see his power start to translate at the highest level as he gains more comfort. His present command is above average with potential for plus. It seems like Hassell is not too eager to put on weight and slow down as the speed component of his game is something he prides himself on. 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. 23. Naylor is a patient hitter who rarely expands the zone, walking at a 16% clip between Double-A and Triple-A this year. March 1, 2023. 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. Plus power, athleticism and a patient approach gives Naylor exciting offensive upside. 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. 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. 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. His delivery is so effortless that there may be even more velocity in the tank. The 6-foot-2, 180 pound Williams has long levers and generates easy bat speed even though his swing can be very upper half centric. It has the potential to be a 70-grade offering if Jobe can find more consistency and tighten it. White has an assortment of secondaries he is comfortable going to off of his fastball, but his slider is the best of the bunch. As he develops better command of all of his offerings, Jobes changeup could develop into a plus pitch. Hendersons skillset is similar to that of Bobby Witt Jr.s with perhaps slightly less loud tools and a more advanced approach. Westburg followed up a strong 2021 season with an even bigger 2022 in Triple-A. His hands work really well and he has a well above average arm for the position. If Montgomery continues to add strength and slows down a step, he has the arm and ability with the glove to be an above average defender at third. Theres no way around the fact that 2022 was a disappointing year for Leiter, but he earns exceptional marks for his makeup/work ethic and has has a pretty good built-in pitching coach in his father, Al. Neto has enough power to smack 20 homers hitting for a solid average and getting 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. That said, the more James Wood I see, the more belief I have that he can be closer to Judge than Mayberry. Ford already makes good swing decisions, shows a good feel for the barrel and has flashed above average power as a 19-year-old. The right-hander has three secondary offerings he will mix in with his above average slider leading the way. Its not only the offense that has improved for Dominguez as the teenager made leaps in every aspect of his game. 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. Despite possessing immense speed, Frelick has not yet translated it into stolen bases. 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. When Valera is at his best, he is able to stay back hip and let his natural bat speed/strength eat. The 20-year-old is extremely mature at the plate and leverages his favored counts really well, looking for a pitch that he can get the head of the bat out on and rarely missing the mistakes. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (165) 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2022. Launching 13 homers and 45 extra base hits in 91 games this year, Mayer should grow into plus power as he fills out his projectable frame. He cut his ground ball rate by 8% while hitting the ball with more authority and carry to all fields. A big guy with long levers, Montgomery stays short to the ball generating a lot of whip and leverage. In this article, you will see my top 200 prospect rankings for players from the 2022 MLB FYPD with my top 10 broken down. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (18), 2022 (CIN)|ETA: 2025. The Guardians liked what they saw from Campbell and selected him 37th overall. At its best, the curve should be a plus swing-and-miss pitch to both lefties and righties thanks to its vertical break. 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. Generally, these loud moves would be of concern in regards to disrupting timing and consistency, but Johnson is quick and compact with explosive bat speed. The bat will likely always lead the way for the 23-year-old, though theres a lot to like in that department. The efficiency of his swing and simple pre-swing moves help him frequently be on time as well as get to tough pitches. Waldichuk was dealt to the As as part of the Frankie Montas return at the 2022 Trade Deadline. 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. 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. Since debuting in 2021, Whites fastball has operated in the mid 90s, topping out at 97 mph with riding life. An overslot 11th round pick in 2018, the Pirates shelled out $500K to sign Burrows away from UCONN, betting on his upside. Still just 22 years old and producing above-average numbers in Triple-A, Turang has a great chance to break camp with the Brewers next season. The speedy shortstop has improved his base stealing drastically in 2022, getting better jumps and picking more opportune times to run. The chase rates are still pretty high for De La Cruz, but he is quick enough to get to tough pitches and long enough to display impressive plate coverage. A nightmare at bat for lefties, Gasser has held same-handed hitters to a .573 OPS and 42% strikeout rate, helping reinforce his floor as a lights out reliever. An unorthodox set up and swing that has done nothing but produce big results, it is easy to see how Wiemer has drawn comparisons to Hunter Pence, but Wiemer has larger tools and risk. The Orioles very well could have their ace as they head towards building a contender at Camden. Westburg has above average raw power and his ability to get into it consistently in games this season bodes well for his longterm outlook. Lacking blocking fundamentals earlier in his career, Alvarez has made huge strides in preventing passed balls as well as receiving. The switch-hitting Lee has hit wherever he has gone from the Cape Cod league to team USA. Johnson is a really fun hitter to watch. 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. Halls repertoire is as impressive as anyones and he is clearly the second-best pitching prospect in the Orioles farm system. Theres no crazy tools to dream on or much defensive value, however he has been arguably the most consistent hitter in the minors over the last couple years. Compiling 2022 MLB top prospects rankings from all of the best sources in the Minor League baseball, scouting, and fantasy industries. The Nationals are hoping for a five-tool centerfielder here and if he hits enough, they might just get one. Since Rodriguez has arrived to professional baseball, he has done nothing shy of dominating. Dominguezs swing was further along from the left side to begin with, though he made some smaller tweaks to achieve much of the same benefits of his right-handed improvements. 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. In the volatile world of prospects, Cowser offers a rare level of safety while still providing enough projection to get excited about. He adds value on the bases, though will probably never be more than the occasional base stealer. Opposing hitters from both sides of the plate have slashed just .110/.197/.174 against the pitch this season. There wasnt much hesitation from the speedy Carter in regards to attempted steals this season. Green should have no problem sticking in center and has a chance to produce impressive power numbers. A good athlete with big raw power that he has already tapped into in games, Pages has launched 57 homers in his last two seasons. For the top tier of prospects, I present their tools as 45/60 meaning . 2 Pitching Prospect DL Hall To Debut Saturday, Prospects We Are Most Excited to Watch in 2022. Due to 2020s pandemic and an injury that wiped out Crow-Armstrongs 2021 season, we were left not totally knowing what to expect from the former first-rounder this season. Combine the defensive versatility and switch hitting with a strong balance of bat-to-ball and intriguing game power, there is a lot to like with Rodriguez. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. Of his off-speed offerings, Espinos slider is his strongest. After what weve seen from Naylor this year as a result of tangible adjustments in the box, its getting easier to believe that he will hit enough. 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. This year has been our first full-season look at Alcantara, and the million-dollar international free agent has not disappointed. 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. Campusano has a solid approach, picking up spin well and punishing breaking balls to the tune of an OPS above .800. In Triple-A this season, Mervis crushed lefties to a .978 OPS. The adjustment likely helps him keep his hands back longer while creating more tension/stored energy prior to uncoiling at launch. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (50) 2020|ETA: 2024. Consistently punching out batters at a 27% clip or higher, Abel dominated lower level hitters with his fastball/slider combination though his feel for his changeup has improved as the season progressed. Updated: Friday, March 3, 2023 11:11 PM ET, Park Factors
OHoppe uses the ground well tapping into above average raw power with explosive lower half. Upright stance from the left side and a simple swing geared for line drive contact, Cowsers limited movement allows him to be on time and repeat his swing. Buschs opposite-field power is perhaps the most impressive aspect of his game. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: S/R|CBA Round (35) 2020 (COL)|ETA: 2024. Height/Weight: 62, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (8), 2019 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. 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. Height/Weight: 61, 170|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (21) 2018 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. Wagner finished 4th in Division I for home runs, only five behind fellow draftee Ivan Melendez (Arizona Diamondbacks). He works quickly and repeats his delivery well, getting the most out of his smaller frame with his mechanics. Priesters changeup lags behind the rest of his arsenal. Not only does De La Cruz possess arguably the most exciting offensive tools in Minor League Baseball, but he is already translating them into production in what really is his first full professional season. Every farm system needs a Colton Cowser. Vargas drives the ball to all fields with ease, controlling his body extremely well through his swing. Big time physical projection and a pretty good feel for the strike zone, Caissie has immense offensive upside, especially in the power department.
At one point, OHoppe was seen as a glove-first catching prospect. The best off-speed pitch in Stones repertoire is his plus mid 80s changeup that features an abnormal amount of late drop and ASR. Even though Herrera has not quite put his exciting offensive tools together, he turned in another above average offensive season, but this time in Triple-A as a 22-year-old catcher. A comfortably above-average arm and more than enough athleticism to be passable in a corner outfield spot, there is plenty of reason to believe that Caissie can develop into at least an average defender and he made solid strides defensively this season. Frelick sprays the ball all over the field, and is even a tough out with two strikes, somehow hitting .278 in two strike counts. 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. Priester has a deep bag of five pitches that he will mix really well. 1 Bobby Witt Jr. SS/3B Kansas City Royals. Jung has improved his footwork to give him average range at the position since going pro and has an above average arm as well. By nature, Alcantara can get long at times with his swing and can find himself struggling to get around on higher velocity. 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. A pretty aggressive hitter, Arroyo can find himself expanding the zone a bit too frequently like many young hitters who are confident in their ability to make consistent contact. He controls his body well and his inward toe tap helps keep his front side on the baseball, aiding him in left-on-left matchups. Height/Weight: 62, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th round (150), 2018 (TB)|ETA: 2023. The fact that Painter commands his elite stuff with such precision for a 19-year-old giant truly is remarkable. A well-rounded hitter with plus power to dream on, Baty has long been considered one of baseballs best third base prospects for good reason. There are few pitchers in the prospect world with more helium than Ricky Tiedemann. Bowman Baseball 2022: Top 5 Prospects To Target, Orioles No. Theres room for more upside with the 21-year-old, who earns high marks for his tireless work ethic. Viewed as a candidate to climb relatively quickly, Jobes stay in Low-A was longer than planned due to somewhat inconsistent fastball command and lower than expected chase rates on his slider. The power is closer to average than above average for Ruiz, but he hits a ton of line drives and generates some impressive carry to his pull side. After another average offensive season in 2021, Turang adjusted his set up and has tapped into more power this season. Thanks to Espinos low release point and elite life (21 inches of induced vertical break), he was able to pick up a ton of swinging strikes up in the zone and freeze hitters at the knees.