After a rough 2019 Minor League season, Lewis broke out as the MVP of the Arizona Fall League. Acquired from the Yankees in the Anthony Rizzo deal, Alcantara has a chance to be a terrorizing middle-of-the order bat with sneaky complementary tools. He already understands how to use the count to dictate his approach, with most of his damage coming while hes ahead in the count and an innate ability to battle and spray the ball when hes behind. In 133.1 innings between Double-A and Triple-A, Bradley pitched to a 2.57 ERA with 141 strikeouts and just 33 walks as one of the youngest pitchers in the upper levels. Working off of his lively fastball is his hammer of a curveball in the low 80s. As one of the youngest players in Double-A, Walker launched 19 homers in 119 games while hitting .306/.388/.510. Like many young outfielders the 22-year-old could improve on his reads in center, but his quickness from his days on the basketball court and recovery speed give him a margin for error. The combination of power, speed, and a decent feel to hit gives him a potentially special skillset. Wood has as much upside as any prospect in baseball and his relatively advanced feel to hit for his age/experiences hedges the extreme perceived risk. The simplicity of his swing and easy power has helped Henderson consistently tap into his exciting raw pop in games with potentially even more in the tank. He has a tendency to get on his front foot on occasion, cutting off his swing a bit and leading to occasional top spin ball to right field. 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. 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. When he locates it down and to his glove side it features sharp, late bite and tremendous shape that gives it plus-plus projection. Mead has already flashed plus exit velocities, with a 90th percentile exit velocity of 107 mph, one of the better marks in the organization. The slider Meyers fastball, as his inward twist with his leg lift helps him hide the ball a bit longer before uncorking his quick arm from a similar release point across the two offerings. Put simply, Perez is a unicorn. 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. Lawlar has the ceiling of a perennial All-Star capable of impacting the game in a variety of ways. Though theres plenty of reason to believe he can stick in center, there is a chance that Alcantara could slow down a step as he physically matures. The last piece for Jung will just be improving his approach a bit. The Rays tried Aranda out just about everywhere. PCA starts with an upright stance before sinking into his backside as he gets his hands into a launch position. It takes Pages a while to get to his top speed but once he does, hes an above-average runner. He may not have the kind of stuff that will frequent him on Pitching Ninja, but he has above average stuff that plays up thanks to his elite command and overall feel to pitch. Reaching Double-A before his 20th birthday, Tiedemann is on a fast track to the big leagues. Graceffo has seen steady velocity gains over the last year and a half without his above average command waining. Brown has three potentially plus offerings, starting with his 95-97 MPH fastball topping out at 99. Its easy to see enough talent to believe that Hence could be a No. Hit-tool concerns hold him back some, but he is just 21 years old with success in Double-A under his belt. Regardless of where he ends up defensively, Vientos is a bat-first prospect with huge home run potential. Batys stock has continued to rise as he has hedged his weaknesses and tapped into his strengths as he has progressed through his career. Though the injury is unfortunate as we were all eager to see Jones make his pro debut, it should hardly delay his timeline assuming he is 100% by the start of next season. His swing is choppy and can leave the zone quickly, but he has also shown the ability to drive the ball with authority to all fields. Its hard to argue with a hitter who posts an OPS above .900 from both sides of the plate and while Rodriguezs exit velocities are above average at best, his swing is designed to drive the ball in the air. 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. The exit velocities are slightly above average at best, but Volpe lifts the ball as much as any hitter in the minors while generating a ton of carry. The top 20 players for each organization, plus other notables, the 2022 impact, and the risers and fallers. Miller was seen as high-risk, high-reward pitching prospect out of Louisville with electric stuff, but a limited track record as a starter. Top-notch speed and potential for a 70-grade hit tool have Frelick looking like one of baseballs safer prospects. Leiters struggles to command the heater this season caused it to play down some, but it has the potential to be a plus pitch or better. The 23-year-old is extremely comfortable landing both breaking balls for strikes. There isnt much more Stone can achieve in the Minor Leagues. Ruiz has paced the minors with 70 stolen bases in his first 99 games this season. Unfortunately, things have not gone to plan for either Lewis or the Twins. Starting with an athletic stance, Luciano sinks into his back side with a gathering leg kick and keeps his weight back well. A decent ability to recognize spin and comfort driving the ball to all fields give Alcantara the potential to be an average hitter while is massive power potential gives him All Star offensive upside at a premium position. The pitch really explodes out of Painters hand with tons of life, boasting more than 18 inches of induced vertical break which has helps him generate some of the best in zone whiff rates in the minors. Height/Weight: 60, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (13) 2022 (LAA)|ETA: 2023. News. After hitting 12 homers in his 162 collegiate games, Steer launched 24 homers in his 110 games during the 2021 season. More importantly, Naylors improved ability to replicate his swing has helped him improve his zone contact rate by 8%. Neto has enough power to smack 20 homers hitting for a solid average and getting on base. Millers fastball averaged 99.1 MPH in 2022, which would actually lead all qualified Major League starters. The 20-year-old is an exciting blend of a potentially plus hit tool and plus raw power. His reads are great, as are his jumps and theres no doubt about his closing speed. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (63), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. 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. The pitch sits in the upper 80s, occasionally touching 90 MPH. Pfaadts preferred weapon for left-handed hitters is his above average changeup with late arm side fade in the mid 80s. Possessing electric stuff, its a matter of command for the tall and talented righty. Arroyo was taken in the second round of 2021s Draft as more of a glove-first shortstop, but has shown more offensive upside than many evaluators anticipated. He made 20 starts at shortstop this season, only making two errors. Every year we see great values pop up from the later rounds of first year player drafts. 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. Above average command of three above average pitches gives Burrows a high floor with still a good amount of upside. Though Carroll played in a very hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, he has produced a max exit velocity of 111 mph and his 90th percentile exit velocity of 106.6 just edges out Christian Walker for the best mark in the D-backs organization. He naturally moves and blocks well and has continued to receive better. Westburg improved his efficiency as a base stealer this season, going 12/15 on stolen base attempts. As he continues to get stronger and more advanced with his approach, Veen has the potential to be a middle-of-the-order monster who adds a dynamic piece to a lineup due to his ability to run. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. The 21-year-old has progressed with his command nicely and had only walked four batters in his first four starts in 2022 while striking out 35. 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. Looking like he should be working on his finishing around the rim rather than carving hitters up, the 6-foot-8 Eury Perez impressed the Marlins brass so much in 2021 and 2022 Spring Training that he was assigned to Double-A to start the season at just 18 years old. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (18), 2022 (CIN)|ETA: 2025. If his command backs up a bit, he is a likely middle of the rotation arm, but it is hard to bet against his pitch mix, built-in deception and size. 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. 1 overall pick in the 2022 draft, rounds out Baltimore's trio of top 15 prospects. Davis showed up in 2019 looking much more physical and has continuously added strength. Initially viewed as a high-risk, high-reward power bat, Marte has a higher offensive floor than some may give him credit for. He has flashed exit velocities over 110 mph and launched a 458 foot bomb in Triple-A this season, cluing us into the kind of untapped juice he has. The Rays have plenty of options at first base moving forward, but Manzardo might be the best of the bunch. Assuming Chourio continues to mature as a hitter, he has 30/30 upside while playing center field at an extremely high level. He currently struggles to keep balls in front of him when blocking, which is likely due to the fact that he lacks the quickness to be able to constantly get in good blocking positions. 2022 The limited track record caused us to keep White towards the back of our preseason top 100 list this year, however another 80 impressive innings has White climbing up the list and positioning himself as one of the better right-handed pitching prospects in baseball. 3 starter. The centerpiece in the Luis Castillo swap with the Mariners, Marte possesses immense offensive upside and continues to look more polished at the plate. While his power is more apparent to his pull side at this point, Montgomery comfortably barrels the ball to all fields and should develop into home run power to all fields. Rafaela swiped 28 bags in 35 tries this season. Baty enjoyed a power breakout in 2022, climbing his way from Double-A to the big leagues before unfortunately going down with a season-ending thumb injury. Casas has already hit home runs as far as 472 feet and has the ability to mishit baseballs that still leave the yard. Struggles with breaking balls seem to be the only thing holding back Winn offensively, though it is important to note that he was hardly 20 years old at the time of his Double-A promotion. 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. For De La Cruz to push towards his superstar ceiling, he will need to refine his approach a bit. Smooth hands and and a strong enough arm for the position have Rocchio projecting as a plus defender. After setting a career high of 14 homers last year, Aranda has launched 20 this season while maintaining his elite contact rates. If the 20-year-old can tone down his aggressiveness a bit, he will can develop into an above average hitter who can easily hit 30 or more homers. He still makes all of the plays he needs to and should have little problem sticking at the position as an average defender if the Reds wanted to keep him at shortstop. 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. 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. It is more of a matter of whether his hit tool can translate at the highest level. Nothing jumps off the page with Burleson, but he has a really sound, high-floor profile. His arm is easily plus, however his near bottom of the scale speed would make a transition to the outfield difficult. Though his power is above average at best, Rafaelas adjustments have helped him tap into it in games making his jump in HR/FB rate sustainable. The Mets could very well have their best catcher since Mike Piazza. An above average runner who uses his long strides to cover ground quickly, Wiemer is fast enough to play all three outfield spots, but projects better at a corner where his 80 grade arm will shine. The 2022 Minor League season has wrapped up and with that a full season of prospect performances to evaluate. The Venezuela native has the upside of a fringe All-Star if he continues to develop offensively. 1 Bobby Witt Jr. SS/3B Kansas City Royals. In this article, you will see my top 200 prospect rankings for players from the 2022 MLB FYPD with my top 10 broken down. While not especially flashy or athletic, Meads hands and instincts should make him an average defender at either third or second base. Perezs changeup gives him a third plus offering, also working off of his fastball really well to lefties. The 21-year-olds footwork looks strong enough to accommodate a move to second, but his arm is decent enough to play an average third base. Power surge has Turang 'in the conversation'. I dont expect Norby to be a huge base stealer, but he moves well enough on the base paths to provide some value in that regard. The outfielder has no problem hitting the ball where its pitched and has shown an easy ability to leave the yard from foul pole to foul pole. 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. Height/Weight: 60, 170 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $170K, 2017 (NYY) | ETA: 2022. Even in just 53 games, Davis launched nine homers along with 21 extra base hits, flashing his plus raw power. Yet another Brewers prospect with elite speed, Ruiz registered the 11th best sprint speed in MLB at 29.9 ft/sec despite only playing 14 games at the MLB level. Though not up to the standard of his other three impressive pitches, it gives Williams another look and can be an effective pitch as he gains more confidence in it. He has kept the power trend going in his first full pro season, launching 28 homers in 118 games across High-A, Double-A and Triple-A. Tovar has Gold Glove potential at the position and is already showing it by being one of the best defenders in Double-A at 20 years old. Low ground ball rates and above average exit velocities have helped Norby launch 28 homers this season, but for a guy with limited physical imposition, it is really impressive how he is able to leave the yard foul pole to foul pole. Built like an NBA small forward with impressive athleticism, there are few prospects in baseball with as much projection as Alcantara. The result is a barrel path that essentially lives in the zone and allows him to drive balls to all parts of the zone with relative ease. Id be lying to you if I said I expected above average exit velocities from Merrill in year one, however his max exit velocity of 110 mph and 90th percentile EV of 104 mph with still plenty of room to fill out has Merrill looking like he could tap into even more juice. Each year we see the best of the best from college to high school prep prospects making their dreams a reality. A patient hitter, Henderson has maintained a chase rate below 20% all season and should consistently get on base at an impressive clip. The more I see of Soderstrom, the more confident I am that he can develop into the left-handed masher for the As. 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. 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. Height/Weight: 510, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: Rays (2016)|ETA: 2022. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. It generates swing-and-miss in the strike zone and is extremely difficult for hitters to get to. 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. Though the command is a work in progress, Jobes athleticism on the mound and ability to stay around the strike zone in his first year points towards above average command in the future. 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. 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. Mayer posted impressive splits this season, slashing .296/.385/.519 against left-handed pitchers. The pitch really jumps out of his hand from the low release point and gets on hitters quickly. Even with command issues, Harrison gets enough whiffs to be a high strikeout middle of the rotation arm who may struggle with consistency. The left-handed hitter has above average power to his pull side and easily backspins the baseball to all fields. Now starting slightly open with his stance, Campusano uses the toe-tap to close himself off and keep his weight back. This has helped Ruiz see the ball longer and make better swing decisions. Regardless, Johnson is big upside, bat-first second baseman whose ceiling is one of the best hitters at his position at the highest level. That will likely come with more at-bats, but more importantly, the power has looked to be all the way back since his shoulder surgery earlier this year. Hassells an extremely athletic hitter who can spray the ball foul line to foul line with a good approach. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (3), 2021|ETA: 2024. Questions of leadership and maturity have cast a shadow on Campusanos ability to work with pitchers and call a game, but the Padres hope that side of things will come as he gets experience at the big league level. An athletic hitter who really gets into his legs, Tovar uses the ground well to generate more power than youd expect and his wide, crouched stance helps him keep his weight back and control his body well. He has a chance to not only be baseballs best power-hitting catchers, but to also be one of the games better power hitters period. Although in A- Bradenton, Johnson had a .275/.396/.450 slash line with 4 doubles, 1 home run, and 4 stolen bases in 14 games played, holding an 18.9% walk rate in 40 at-bats. An above average runner, Westburg has enough athleticism and a good enough arm to stick at shortstop defensively. A wunderkind who towers at 6-foot-8, Perez has floored scouts and opponents alike with his ability to command the strike zone and repeat his mechanics on top of his nasty stuff. Preister built on a good 2021 with a great 2022, finishing the year in Triple-A and putting himself on track for PNC Park at some point in 2023. Command has been a challenge for Abel in the early going as he has long levers to sync up causing some inconsistencies with his delivery. 2022 Stats (A+): 68 G, 309 PA, 9 HR, 19 SB, .314 AVG, .392 OBP, .483 SLG MLB.com Rank: No. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 510, 210|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $5 million 2020 (NYY)|ETA: 2024. Not having a true defensive home hurts Aranda a bit, but he hedges that with the ability to play passable defense at multiple spots. Already capable of producing exit velocities as high as 111 mph, Matos still has more room to fill out, making for plus power potential. Carter uses a small leg kick and quiet load leading into a smooth swing. As a result, Miller has seen a jump in the whiff rates of his fastball, setting the tone for his three impressive secondaries. Height/Weight: 63, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R| 1st Round (27) 2021|ETA: 2025, An under slot first round pick, the Padres followed their trend of scooping up pop up prospects with the selection of Merrill. The defense will be something to follow for Amador, not because he isnt capable at shortstop, but rather the presence of Ezequiel Tovar and Amadors elite defensive potential at second base could result in a move to the other side of the diamond at the upper levels. 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. Johnson should start the season back in A- Bradenton before coming up to A+ Greensboro where I will be able to get live looks at the Pirates first-round pick. Injuries cut Merrills season to just 45 games this year, though that was all the 19-year-old needed to show that he has a lot more upside than he was given credit for. A plus runner with plenty of lateral quickness and range, Holliday has a great chance to stick at shortstop. A Syracuse University grad, Aram hosts the "The Call Up" podcast centered around MLB prospects. It was never really a matter of hitting the ball hard for Baty, who has produced impressive exit velocities since entering pro ball, though high ground ball rates impeded his ability to consistently slug. With two strikes, Neto focuses on getting his foot down early and just letting his natural bat speed do the work. A plus runner who played all over the field in his collegiate career at UCLA, McLain could be the best candidate to see more action at another position. A switch hitter with pretty even production from both sides, Rodriguez has a really good feel for both of his swings that are geared for lift and carry. Of course, that has since changed and every time I watch Tovar play, I come away more confident that he will be a good big leaguer. While Meyers only plus pitch is his slider, it has a chance to be one of the best sliders in baseball. 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. He gets plenty of whiffs on the pitch at the top of the zone. On the base paths, PCA has already made his speed known, swiping 13 bags in his 38 Low-A games prior to his promotion. During his final season with the Red Raiders, Birdsell struck out 106 batters in 85 innings holding a 2.75 ERA in 15 starts. 2022 MLB Top 100 Prospects Just Baseball's end of season top 100 prospect update for 2022! After 2020s layoff, Jung emerged with a tweaked set up and a swing geared for more lift. His natural deception, solid pitch mix and gradually improving command make for a back end of the rotation starter at worst with No. The same can be said about his ability on the base paths were, despite being an average runner, he adds value. Romos stroke from the left side is really impressive as he stays short, compact and quick. Lagging behind the other three pitches is Millers changeup which has flashed above average but has the tendency to get firm on him. 3 starter than the fringe No. His upper 70s curveball gives Leiter a second distinctive breaking ball with downward break and depth. Though an older prospect, Busch has had relatively limited professional at bats with his 2019 cut short and 2020s cancellation. A big body with three easily plus pitches and good command make it easy to see why Rodriguez is the most impressive arm in the minors. The adjustment likely helps him keep his hands back longer while creating more tension/stored energy prior to uncoiling at launch. With George Valera, it is really about the bat. His hand load is quiet and he uses a small step to get himself closed while keeping his energy stored in his back hip. 2 overall in this years draft. After a massive year in High-A in 2021, Pages struggled to match the same level of consistency in Double-A, though he still turned in a solid campaign for a 21-year-old in the upper minors. 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 talented switch-hitter kicked things up another notch in 2022, putting up arguably the best offensive season in all of the minors. He has already shown a feel to hit with tools and physical projection to dream on. Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (21), 2017 (BAL)|ETA: 2022. He is a bit position-less. Volpe can do it all, impacting the game in countless ways along with elite makeup.

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