The 20-year-old has game changing speed along with one of the best infield arms youll see and seems to get better at the plate each time I see him. If he does need to move to third eventually, Mayer would be a plus defender there. The Dodgers are hoping Pages can develop into a fringe-average hitter with big power and if he can make some swing tweaks, theres a chance he can get there. As Caissie continues to iron out the inconsistencies with his lower half, there is foul pole-to-foul pole power potential for the Ontario, Canada native as he has the ability to generates a ton of leverage and natural carry. With our update of the Top 100 Prospects listnow with 2022 draft picks includedwe have a new No. If Carter cleans up his routes he will easily project as a plus defender in centerfield. Great contact skills and developing power with a projectable/athletic frame give Cowser an exciting combination of a solid floor and intriguing upside. McLain relies on his athleticism and good arm to play solid defense at shortstop, even though he is not the most natural looking at the position. The list below is for 2022 fantasy baseball redraft leagues. Gasser was traded at the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline in a package for Josh Hader. Lawlars advanced feel to hit and developing power give him great upside in the batters box. 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. 1. An electric athlete with elite arm speed, Hence overpowered Low-A hitters all year long. His 89% zone contact and just 19% strikeout rate reinforce Merrills well above average ability to hit. His reads are already at least big league average and the combination of his speed and efficient routes make it seem like he can get to any baseball. 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. Green ran a ridiculous 6.16 60-yard dash as a high schooler and his electrifying speed helps him cover a ton of ground in center. 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. Lacking blocking fundamentals earlier in his career, Alvarez has made huge strides in preventing passed balls as well as receiving. Top 100 Baseball Prospects | MLB.com The third pitch for Jobe is a changeup that has flashed above average in the mid 80s. There are few pitchers in the prospect world with more helium than Ricky Tiedemann. Theres still room for improvement with Hendersons splits, but when you crush righties to an OPS over 1.000, a .740 OPS vs. lefties is more than tolerable. It flashes average with decent arm side fade, however Priester struggles to command it. Williams is an above average runner with an easy plus arm. That said, the improvement of Gassers command and feel for his changeup give him a solid chance to stick as a starter and the Brewers aggressively promoting the second-year pro to Triple-A is reflective of their confidence in his pitchability. Davis has elite offensive upside with the ability to play all three outfield spots at a high level. Though still a very volatile prospect profile, Alcantaras strong first full season in Low-A hedges at least some of the extreme risk around his hit-tool. At one point this season, Wiemer looked lost in Double-A for weeks. Elite bat speed and present strength give Colas easy plus power. A huge power pitcher with some of the best stuff in the country when he was at East Carolina, Williams worked mostly as a reliever due to command issues through his first three seasons. A plus arm, soft hands, good footwork and clean actions give Mayer a great chance to stick at the position even if he fills out a little bit. Neto didnt stop hitting after getting into the Angels organization bypassing rookie ball altogether and going to A+Tri-City and finishing in Double-A Rocket City. 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. Arroyo hits fastballs well and sprays the ball all over the field, but he will need to learn to lay off of pitchers pitchesespecially breaking ballsif he is going to reach his offensive ceiling. After a rough finish to his 2021 season in High-A which carried into Arizona Fall League struggles, much of Tovars perceived momentum was stifled heading into 2022. MLB prospect rankings: Riley Greene reigns supreme, Marcelo - FanSided Height/Weight: 511, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (30), 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2023. 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. 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. 2022 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings #1-10. Updated: Friday, March 3, 2023 11:11 PM ET, Park Factors 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. He is currently a plus runner who utilizes long strides to cover tons of ground in the outfield along with a plus arm. Still with a wiry frame and room to fill out, Williams has already produced eye-opening power numbers for an 18-year-old in his first year of pro ball. 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. Height/Weight: 511, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $25K (2018) TOR|ETA: 2022. After his brutal 2021 season, Naylor tweaked his set up to get his lower half more involved, using a more open stance with his weight much more stacked on his back side. He is athletic, moving and blocking well behind the dish. It has been a year of tweaks offensively for Campusano in 2022, but he has remained extremely productive while making strides on the defensive side of things. Valera starts with an open stance and his weight heavily stacked on his backside which helps him control his lower half throughout his load and into his swing while keeping his weight back. Burleson has an extremely quiet set up, starting pre-stacked on his backside with just a toe tap for timing. 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. Height/Weight: 66, 225|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (23), 2021 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. His at-bat quality is advanced for his age, keeping his chase rates at bay and is aware of the strengths he possesses in the box. Colas found more consistency with his swing as the season went on, driving the ball in the air more frequently while using the whole field. Its a delicate balance for Frelick, who does hit the ball on the ground a lot (51% GB rate), but also racks up so many hits by slapping the ball on the ground and using his wheels. It is worth wondering if moving Ford to centerfield would be better for the longevity of his career and overall value, especially if the 19-year-old isnt providing much value with his glove. He starts upright and takes a short stride before just letting his bat speed and elite hand eye coordination kick in. 2022 MLB Draft Top Prospects - Baseball America Much like his offensive game, Volpes instincts help him maximize his tools. His 80-grade speed and 5-foot-10 frame allow him to reach his top speed relatively quickly, giving him closing speed that few others possess. MLB Draft prospects 2022: Final big board of top 100 players overall The 18-year-old Johnson barrels up the ball with plus power to all fields. Despite missing 90% of the regular season, Jung impressed enough upon returning to Triple-A action to earn a big league call-up. Yet another electric pitching prospect in a loaded Dodgers system, Miller has a good chance to be the best of the bunch. Carroll made up for lost time by reaching the Major Leagues in just 142 Minor League games. Stone deploys a four-pitch mix with multiple weapons that induce whiffs within the strike zone. Top 100 Baseball Prospects | MLB.com A doubles machine due to his all-fields approach and swing that is geared for hard line drives, Mead has racked up 75 doubles along with 28 homers since the start of last season (180 games). After all, Davis did not really focus on baseball until his senior season of high school, excelling on the basketball court as well. Look for Matos to bounce back in 2023. Even though his front shoulder can leave the ball a bit earlier than desired, he keeps his weight back and his bat stays in the zone for so long that he has no problem pulverizing fastballs. Steer was a consistent, reliable bat through his collegiate career thanks to a his natural feel to hit. The right-handers high spin fastball sits 95-97 mph with plenty of life, boasting around 19 inches of induced vertical break and some of the best fastball whiff rates in the minors. Hall has trouble consistently locating it to his glove side, something he will need to shore up in order to reach his ceiling. One of the most dynamic players in the 2021 Draft, mock drafts had Ford going as high as the top five and as low as the twenties; the athletic catcher wound up somewhere in the middle, selected 12th overall by Seattle. He has seen action in all three outfield spots, but the majority of Cowsers starts have come in center this season. That being said, the Pirates took him first overall to be the catcher of the future, and he has a chance to be just that. With above average tools across the board and the work ethic, instincts and makeup to maximize those tools, its no surprise that the 21-year-old has been able to fly through the minors. 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. There is probably some room for improvement in terms of picking the right spots to run and getting slightly better jumps from first base, but the speedster should be a 20+ stolen base threat annually. A plus runner with great instincts, PCA makes an impact both on the base paths and in the field with his legs. Theres potentially 10-15 homers in the tank for Frelick, especially if he calls Milwaukee home when he breaks into the big leagues. Having only played just over 200 professional games, De La Cruz is ahead of the curve. Halls command of the heater is fringe average with a tendency to miss arm-side due to the heavy run he produces when he flies open too early. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (156), 2021 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. 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. Matos has plus power to the pull side, but is a bit too eager to do damage that way, largely in part to his aggressive approach. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2020|ETA: 2023. Rafaela saw the majority of his action in centerfield where his speed is on full display. This is all under the assumption that Lewis returns looking like he did prior to the re-tearing his ACL. The 2022 Minor League season has wrapped up and with that a full season of prospect performances to evaluate. November 15, 2022. If he does develop into above average power, you could be looking at a five-tool All Star up the middle. 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. 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. Woods lower half adjustability is extremely impressive for a player of his stature, as is his barrel control. Rodriguez is an extremely fun prospect. His above average arm has become increasingly accurate, throwing out a career-best 36% of attempted base stealers in Triple-A this season. Cowser has had to adjust to aggressive assignments and should settle into a strikeout rate closer to 20% than 30%. Nothing jumps off the page with Burleson, but he has a really sound, high-floor profile. His long legs move quickly, making it seem like he is taking three steps between bases. Colas could be a middle of the order force for the White Sox soon. Already reaching Triple-A at 22 years old, Burrows is ahead of schedule and seems to keep getting better each time I see him. He is rangy with actions that have continuously become smoother along with an 80 grade arm. Updated MLB Prospects Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2022 Plus power, athleticism and a patient approach gives Naylor exciting offensive upside. If Davis is not hampered by his back injury, he could blossom into an all-around All Star in the Cubs outfield. That said, the more James Wood I see, the more belief I have that he can be closer to Judge than Mayberry. At one point, OHoppe was seen as a glove-first catching prospect. Height/Weight: 63, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (42), 2019 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. 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. March 1, 2023. 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. Busch should be able to keep the strikeouts relatively in check with a lot of homers and walks. His hand load is quiet and he uses a small step to get himself closed while keeping his energy stored in his back hip. He cut his ground ball rate by 8% while hitting the ball with more authority and carry to all fields. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. 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. Hes a plus defender in center. Tall with long levers, Carter stays short to the ball with a flat swing geared for plenty of line drive contact. Height/Weight: 510, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: Rays (2016)|ETA: 2022. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (50) 2020|ETA: 2024. Nearly a .300 hitter in his two professional seasons, theres little question in regards to Hassells hit tool. Burrows has a solid three pitch mix and has commanded it better than ever this season. The pitch averages more than 19 inches of induced vertical break. Volpe worked hard to tap into more power ahead of the 2021 season and has developed into a hitter who squeezes out every ounce of his raw power in games. Improved approach and swing mechanics have helped his long-term outlook over the last couple seasons, but Vientos still remains a boom-or-bust corner player with immense offensive upside. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|11th Round (324), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2024. With decent defensive tools across the board, Valera should be a fine defender in a corner outfield spot. It has the potential to be a 70-grade offering if Jobe can find more consistency and tighten it. 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 an up and down season as one of the younger hitters in the upper levels, Rocchios offensive upside is still intriguing as a guy who could provide 15-20 home runs and hit for a high batting average once his approach is further refined. Moreno has flashed pull side power, posting exit velocities as high as 111 mph and a respectable 90th percentile EV of 102.2 mph. As the stuff has jumped, Bibees command has remained fantastic, walking just 5% of hitters this season. Traded by the Phillies for Brandon Marsh at the deadline, OHoppe enjoyed a breakout season in 2022, launching 26 homers while walking as much as he has punched out. Despite standing at 6-foot-7, Woods ability to repeat his pre-swing moves and barrel adjustability has helped him limit the whiffs. The pitch has decent life and Graceffo commands it well to all four quadrants. Veen is a long, slender, and fluid athlete with tons of projection still left in his frame. Injuries cut Lucianos 2022 season to just 65 games, but when he was on the field, he flashed the elite bat speed and raw pop that has made him one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball for years. Waldichuk has a pair of breaking balls and a changeup that he mixes well, but the slider and change lead the way for him off of his fastball. Hit-tool concerns hold him back some, but he is just 21 years old with success in Double-A under his belt. Though Meyers fastball sits 95-97 mph, it lacks desired shape and life. Impressive knowledge of the strike zone and the ability to play all three outfield spots have him looking like a potential Aaron Judge type of talent, but for every Judge there are dozens of John Mayberry Jr.s. Theres some effort in the delivery, but Leiters plus athleticism and ridiculous strong lower half helps. Banged up all season long, it would probably bit unfair to draw any major conclusions from his 91 games this season. The change sits in the mid 80s with roughly 18 inches of arm side fade. One of baseballs higher floor prospects, Turang may never be a star, but he has a great chance to be an MLB regular and potentially a solid one at that. The Astros helped clean up Browns mechanics and polish his arsenal, helping him turn in one of the best seasons in the upper minors this year while earning a September call-up. 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. That said, Abel also possesses a changeup that has flashed above average with arm-side fade. The 24-year-old could improve with his ability to pick up spin. His fastball sits at 94-97 miles-per-hour, topping at 99 with high spin rates and limited effort. The 23-year-old could find himself in the big leagues as early as Opening Day 2023 and has the upside of a 30-30 threat with solid defense in a corner. Another good athlete, but not a burner, Norby brings above average speed to the table and excellent footwork/actions at second base. As a result, the 20-year-old has put up above-average contact rates and solid K-BB figures. A deep arsenal that is headlined by a plus plus fastball that routinely touches triple digits, Miller has some of the best stuff youll see in the minors. When I first saw Dominguez in 2021, he had a lot of moving parts to the switch hitters swings that he struggled to repeat and often just looked out of sortsespecially from the right side of the plate. Amador is one of the more polished under-20 prospects in all of the minor leagues. Every year we see great values pop up from the later rounds of first year player drafts. Only throwing it around 6% of the time this year, Leiter will need to find more of a feel for the pitch, but it has a chance to be a viable fourth offering. 3 ceiling. With more room to fill out on top of the room to improve with his base, there is easy plus power to dream on with Williams. Aside form a slight stretch backwards, Henderson doesnt feature much hand movement with his load, allowing him to repeat his moves and timing. 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. News. Hollidays barrel lives in the zone and even in the limited action we saw from him in his 2022 debut, the 18-year-old swung through few pitches. This is generally typical of players who are quick to the ball and do not have to accommodate a ton of pre-swing movement; those types of hitters just have more time to decide. The fastball is a plus offering featuring 93-97 velocity that plays up because of the spin and rise it creates from a low vertical attack angle. The speed has always been there for Turang, but he has looked as comfortable on the base paths as ever. Frelick sprays the ball all over the field, and is even a tough out with two strikes, somehow hitting .278 in two strike counts. The more you play in dynasty leagues, the more likely you are to become addicted to prospects. The high velocity, riding fastball pairs with Rodriguezs screwball of a changeup at 83-85 mph to make hitters extremely uncomfortable. He is athletic and talented enough to be an average defender at any of those positions. 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. Regardless of where he ends up on the defensive side of things, Soderstoms bat will be his ticket to becoming an above average big league regular. Meyer is an ultra-competitor who is not afraid to attack hitters and if he can improve his fastball shape, he projects as a middle of the rotation arm that will provide flashes of a bit more when hes on. He is able to repeat this move remarkably well, timing it up with a simple stride. An above average runner, Volpe does not need elite speed to be a menace on the base paths. Lawlar is an elite athlete with quick-twitch actions on the defensive side of the ball. 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. James Wood could wind up being one of the steals of the 2021 Draft. Rodriguez could be a threat to hit .300 with 20+ homers. 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 pitch flashes above average with two-plane break, but Graceffo does not land it for a strike enough yet. 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. 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. After setting a career high of 14 homers last year, Aranda has launched 20 this season while maintaining his elite contact rates. Projecting a player as unique as Harry Ford is difficult, but for nothing but good reasons. 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. Johnson starts with his bat resting on his shoulder and his weight favoring his backside before getting into a big leg kick that coincides with a barrel tip. Rodriguez further simplified his load in 2022, losing the moving leg kick in favor for a toe tap. Carter uses a small leg kick and quiet load leading into a smooth swing. Rocchios plus speed can be seen in the field, as the talented shortstop will show off impressive range in all directions. He already has a polished approach that led to a 15% walk rate in the upper minors this season. Getting his lower half more incorporated has helped Naylor hit the ball with authority more consistently, seeing his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by three mph. He also has seen his natural hitting ability that attracted the Padres in the first place translate into pro ball. Leiters mid 80s slider was easily his best pitch this season. A combination of tantalizing upside with the present skill set to handle aggressive assignments, it is easy to be extremely excited about Winn. Naylor has a plus throwing arm and has been able to limit the running game with success all year throwing out 33% of attempted base stealers. Ford impressively only chased 14% of pitches in this season, helping him walk at a 18% clip. More bat speed than youd expect given his small frame, leading to sneaky pop to the pull-side. A solid receiver, OHoppe checks just about all of the boxes as a catcher and should be an above average defender at the highest level. The pitch tunnels well off of his riding fastball boasting late, sharp bite away from right-handers. There are some similarities with Trevor Rogers in the way that Waldichuks funkiness makes for an uncomfortable at bat. One of the most polished hitters in the 2021 draft, some scouts wondered how much power would be in the tank for Cowser with a swing that is more geared for consistent contact. Carter impressed with his polish and well-rounded game, reaching Double-A in his first season. Mauricio makes his mark for Mets in Spring Training. MLB draft prospects 2022: Ranking top 50 players in the class, with Termarr Johnson at No. Jobes fastball sits 94-96 MPH, with high spin and solid life. Starting with an upright stance before sinking into his back leg to get into his powerful lower half, Walker effortlessly explodes through the baseball. The heater has some riding life to it and plays well at the top of the zone, generating an impressive 13.4% swinging strike rate this season. He is an athletic hitter who should consistently post above average contact rates and does not expand the zone too much. Shortly after signing with Arizona, Jones tore his labrum taking batting practice and required surgery that ended his season. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: S/R|1st Round (8) 2022|ETA: 2024. Westburg has above average raw power and his ability to get into it consistently in games this season bodes well for his longterm outlook. Never having hit more than six homers in a season entering this year, Turang has already launched a dozen long balls through his first 110 games this season.

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