The son of legendary center fielder Andruw Jones, Druw has a skillset reminiscent of his fathers, which helped him go No. The left-handed hitter has above average power to his pull side and easily backspins the baseball to all fields. Bradleys plus fastball is his best pitch. Brown will mix in a changeup that flashes average, however the effectiveness of his hammer curveball against lefties lessens the necessity for his changeup. Among qualified batters, no player struck out fewer times. The team released him two days later. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|23rd Round (677) 2018|ETA: 2023. Collier has an elite feel to hit with pitch recognition skills that you just dont see often from players of his age and experience. Walkers average speed and elite arm and give him the potential to play an above average right field once he gets comfortable out there. Rounding out Burrows arsenal is his above average changeup which has improved massively this season. This year has been our first full-season look at Alcantara, and the million-dollar international free agent has not disappointed. Though the pitch can be inconsistent, it boasts 17 inches of horizontal movement which can be devastating for right-handed hitters given how difficult it can be to pick up the ball out of his hand from his slingshot release. Yamamoto is only 22 so theres plenty of time for him to get even better before he can consider a move to MLB, if thats part of his plans. He improved his fastball velocity and has a really good splitter. Drafted as a shortstop, Vientos projects more as a first baseman or passable third baseman/right fielder who can get by with his plus arm and decent hands. Cowser has struggled against lefties this season which is something to monitor, though his ridiculous numbers against righties and ability to draw free passes against lefties helps quell the splits concern. 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. One import that will not begin the season in the big leagues is outfielder Shogo Akiyama, formerly of the Cincinnati Reds. Lewis was striking out as his lowest clip since he was in High-A while walking more than he ever had. Filmmaker/Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki of "Koshien: Japan's View of Mt. 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. Bob Fontaine Jr., Legendary Scout and "Baseball "Chatter Up!" "Chatter Up!" In November, he signed a three-year extension to stay with the Chunichi Dragons. Improved feel for his changeup and overall command could have Abel trending closer to a front line starter. Fundamentally sound and instinctual, Lee is a consistent defender at shortstop. Already built like a linebacker at 20 years old, Walker has hedged early swing and miss concerns by simply mashing as one of the youngest players at every stop. 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. A really physical 6-foot-2, 205 pound right-hander, Espino uses his body really well and has clean mechanics. A compact build with some wiry strength, Arroyo really gets into his lower half with a wide, crouched stance in order to get his entire body into his swing. Of his two swings, De La Cruz packs more of a punch from the left side of the plate and uses the entire field a bit better. Vientos always had raw pop, but some small tweaks at the plate have allowed him to really tap into his plus raw power. His hands work really well and he has a well above average arm for the position. 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. Despite being one of the youngest players at each level he reaches, Walker seems to get better each time hes promoted. Most importantly, Miller set a career-high for innings pitched at any level, tossing 109.2 frames while maintaining his high-end stuff late into the season and late in games. It's easy to get caught up in what Yamakawa doesn't provide. Still a glove-first prospect, Tovar is trending more towards being an all-around shortstop than a defensive specialist. 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. Since debuting in 2021, Whites fastball has operated in the mid 90s, topping out at 97 mph with riding life. Veen possesses a natural ability to use the whole field and as he adds strength and mass, he will become a threat to leave the yard from line to line. The rare high floor/ceiling combination for a big bodied power hitter, Casas boasts 30+ home run potential with an innate feel to hit and plus makeup. Japanese Baseball. The high velocity, riding fastball pairs with Rodriguezs screwball of a changeup at 83-85 mph to make hitters extremely uncomfortable. A superb defender who has already reached Triple-A at 22 years old, Turang has finally started to hit the ball with more authority. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHPOrix BuffaloesB-T: R-R. Born: Aug. 17, 1998 (22). At the end of the day, the big asset here is Davis bat. With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. 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. In 2021, he was out of action until May 7 because of a hamstring injury, and a balky hamstring sent him back to the injured list in mid-September. After an illustrious career at Campbell University where Neto hit over .400 in his three seasons, the first round pick received an aggressive assignment to Double-A where he did not blink. Overall, he slashed .276/.345/.453 with 30 doubles and 16 homers. Alcantara possesses above average speed thanks to his long strides which allow him to cover plenty of ground. Again, Cowser is too good of a hitter to have gaping splits longterm. In its second year, 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition offers another take on the MLB flagship set. Because he has such a great feel for the barrel, Moreno is comfortable using the whole field and can spoil even the toughest of pitchers pitches. 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. Height/Weight: 511, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (54), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2023. #npbeng pic.twitter.com/JzLy9vTXEf. January 16, 2023. The bat-to-ball skills are excellent and he has a real chance to become a plus hitter with solid power when all is said and done. And so on. Because of Abels arm speed and ability to spin the baseball, theres a chance his curve could develop into something a bit more. He finished with a flourish that saw him take the pitching Triple Crown in the Pacific League with an 11-6 record, 2.16 ERA and 149 strikeouts. Seiya Suzuki, 3B/SSHiroshima CarpB-T: R-R. Born: Aug. 18, 1994 (26). Rocchios speed is more visible in the field than on the base paths at this point, which is a bit surprising given his well-documented impressive baseball IQ. 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). Starting with his lead elbow pointed out towards the pitcher and his bat pointed directly towards the ground, Parada starts his load early, slowly pulling the nob downwards and further back into his stance while he gets into his leg kick. That said, he will need to improve his struggles with the high heat to reach his sky-high ceiling. Halls repertoire is as impressive as anyones and he is clearly the second-best pitching prospect in the Orioles farm system. His walk rate was a bit low in his brief Double-A stint, however his solid approach should make him a candidate to draw a fair amount of walks. 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. It remains to be seen whether the former Seibu Lions standout will return to Japan or catch on with another MLB via what would likely be a minor league deal. He has the agility to be an above-average defender at first, especially for his size. Explosive stuff and an advanced feel to pitch has helped White make up for lost time, dominating hitters over the last two seasons and finishing this year in Double-A. The larger question in regards to De La Cruzs ceiling is how much he is going to hit, but his ridiculously high slugging on contact and improved body control in the box bode well even if he is a fringy hitter. Brooks Lee - SS - Twins. It was a great first full season for Mayer in just about every aspect. He cut his ground ball rate by 8% while hitting the ball with more authority and carry to all fields. While Steers pop is closer to average than plus, he hits enough to maximize his slugging output. 18 years old at the start of the season, Merrill seems to still be maturing physically which makes him somewhat more difficult to project than other prospects and the limited action in 2022 doesnt help. Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. He was 7-2 with a 2.44 earned-run average at the end of June. 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 change has the ability to miss bats, however, it specializes in inducing soft contact. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A slightly open stance with a rhythmic leg kick, Aranda has some of the best bat to ball skills in the minors. Naturally, the 20-year-old should start to impact the baseball with a bit more authority and should be able to tap into 20 homer power, but a 20/20 profile with a high batting average and staying power in center field seems like the most likely profile for Hassell. Height/Weight: 511, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $725K 2018 (SFG)|ETA: 2024. An aggressive hitter, Chourios 33% chase rate has limited his ability to take free passes, but thanks to how quick Chourio is to the ball, he rarely misses fastballs, mashing to an OPS over 1.100 against them. Following a disappointing 2021 season, Imamiya was in danger of losing his job. Overall, there is 30 homer power here with good on-base skills and an ability to hit lefties. 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. Rodriguez could be a threat to hit .300 with 20+ homers. |Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (24), 2019 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. Romos stroke from the left side is really impressive as he stays short, compact and quick. 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. Elite speed and defensive potential in centerfield with an offensive skillset to dream on, Chourio has a lot of similarities to Michael Harris II, including how young he could possibly debut. The slider sits in the mid 80s with a cutterish, short break. An advanced feel to swing the bat and elite defensive potential have PCA making up for lost time this season. The Braves look prepared to take a big risk at short. A zone contact rate of 89% through his 31 professional games while walking at a solid 12% mark, Lee should be a high on-base, low strikeout threat annually. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021 (SD)|ETA: 2025. 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. Elite bat speed and present strength give Colas easy plus power. "Chatter Up!" It is safe to assume that Moreno could at least be an average defender with potential to be above-average with the glove. 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. Pfaadt commands his fastball east/west and north/south, helping the above average pitch play up and set up his assortment of secondaries. Already possessing an advanced approach for this age, Montgomery struck out less than 20% of the time across Low-A, High-A and Double-A while walking at a 13% mark. 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. Theres a bit of zone whiff for Wiemer, but he makes up for it with a solid approach and spectacular slugging on contact. 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. 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. In the 2021 season, he managed .271/.368/.462, with 17 homers and 24 doubles - impressive figures from another prospect who has only just hit 20 years of age. After a solid offensive season in High-A last year, OHoppe made some adjustments to tap into more game power. A simple, upright setup before using a small gathering leg kick to get into his back side, Matos relies on his athleticism and ridiculous bat speed to impact the baseball with minimal effort. 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. As is the case with most prep prospects, Jones is raw in the batters box though he has already flashed plenty to be excited about. Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (21), 2017 (BAL)|ETA: 2022. After showing flashes of his ability at the complex last year, Wood made some small tweaks to get his lower half more involved and has started to tap into his elite raw power. A slightly above average runner, Valera is a good athlete who moves his feet pretty well along with an average arm. Rodriguezs repertoire starts with his mid-to-upper 90s fastball with jump. Ohno didnt arrive on the scene this season. Already a big time steal in 2021s Draft, Graceffos pitch mix and command have him trending towards a possible late 2023 debut. Hes currently a fringe plus runner who takes long strides and has great closing speed in the outfield. Peraza has a silky smooth right-handed stroke that features a big, slow and controlled leg kick and a clean barrel path that stays in the zone for a long time. Davis best tool on defense is his 70-grade arm. He could debut as soon as 2023. Lawlar is an exciting blend of polish and projection. Carroll made up for lost time by reaching the Major Leagues in just 142 Minor League games. 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 best pitching prospect in baseball really does not have a weakness on the mound. 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. 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. 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. Casas has the classic look of a slugging first baseman capable of producing runs in bunches. Even though the change is an above average pitch, it plays up to plus because of the way it works off of his fastball. While power may not be the catalyst of Rocchios game, he has hit the ball with more authority and carry over the last two seasons. The 2024 MLB Draft projects well, especially in terms of college talents. Height/Weight: 61, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $1.8M 2021 (MIL)|ETA: 2024. The Baseball America staff hosted a chat to discuss the 2023 Top 100 Prospects list. After that, he made two starts in AAA and allowed 12 earned runs in 9.2 innings. As he develops better command of all of his offerings, Jobes changeup could develop into a plus pitch. Though hes just an average hitter, Westburgs ability to drive the ball to all fields and advanced plate discipline reinforce the belief that he will be able to hit enough at the highest level. The 22-year-old has plenty of time to iron out some of the issues with his delivery and has the natural tools to be a strike thrower, having showed us the ability to pound the zone through his collegiate career. The most intriguing of the eight Japanese imports are Ohtani and Suzuki, who left the Hiroshima Toyo Carp to sign a five-year, $85 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in March. As he stands now, the 19-year-old has a chance to get on base at an impressive clip while mixing in 15-20 homers and plenty of doubles. Moris season got off to a nightmare start when he fractured his finger in April, throwing his catcher mask in frustration. Our team has taken in 9 showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages. Just an 18% chase rate and 17% strikeout rate, Carter is a tough out who will draw plenty of walks. The newly-turned 20-year-old has some work to do to achieve his frontline ceiling, but theres potential for three plus pitches and above average command if all goes right with Jobes development. Mar 24, 2022. Ruiz has paced the minors with 70 stolen bases in his first 99 games this season. Manzardos bat lives in the zone and he seems to barrel everything. 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. Even when hitters know the slider is coming, they dont stand much of a chance. A well-regarded prospect out of high school, Tiedemanns asking price was not met in 2020 and he opted to go the JuCo route with his eyes on the 2021 Draft. The size, stuff and improved ability to repeat his mechanics have Williams trending like a potential No. A plus hit tool with above average power that Manzardo is able to tap into every ounce of thanks to his swing and approach, the 22-year-old is one of the safest bats in the minors. All Rights Reserved. Since making the jump to Triple-A, Frelick has posted some of the best contact rates in all of the Minor Leagues with a zone contact rate of 94% while still walking at a 12% clip. In a survey conducted in April 2022 in Japan, 22.4 percent of respondents named Yomiuri Giants their favorite baseball team, giving the Giants a decisive lead in terms of the most . Physical but athletic, Naylor offers plenty of raw power and explosiveness in his swing. The 23-year-old is extremely comfortable landing both breaking balls for strikes. Since Rodriguez has arrived to professional baseball, he has done nothing shy of dominating. 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. He debuted in the Cuban National Series at 17 but moved to Japan, where he played from 2017 to 2019 for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. 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. Priester has the ceiling of a No. Theres foul pole to foul pole home run pop with a knack for getting on base and palatable whiff rates. 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. In his first year out of high school in 2019, Murakami hit a lot of home runs and struck out a lot for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. 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. After hitting 10 homers in 102 Low-A games last year, Rafaela exploded with 21 bombs in 116 High-A/Double-A games this season while seeing his batting average jump by nearly 50 points. It was pitchability that helped Bibee get drafted out of Cal State Fullerton in last year and now with impressive stuff to pair with it, Bibee looks closer to a No. His arsenal starts with a mid 90s heater with ride that he locates both east-west and north-south. Tops out at 102 with a disgusting slider and a split fastball. An average runner, Montgomery moves well for his 6-foot-4 frame though he probably wont be the rangiest of shortstops. 2 starter and he is in the right organization to keep developing on the mound quickly. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (165) 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2022. The Trout comparison works on another, unintended level. The D-backs could very well have their face of the franchise in Corbin Carroll. The best off-speed pitch in Stones repertoire is his plus mid 80s changeup that features an abnormal amount of late drop and ASR. The inclusion of an internal brace to the elbow, a newer development to the surgery, can cut Maedas recovery time down to 9-12 months. Imamiya also shined defensively, putting up +5.9 Ultimate Zone Rating. Here are . Amador is one of the more polished under-20 prospects in all of the minor leagues. Age: 22|Height/Weight: 510, 180|Bat/Throw: L/L|1st Round (15) 2021 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. Though he lacks much defensive value, Aranda has produced at every stop and has continued to hit in the early days of his MLB career. Height/Weight: 61, 190|Bat/Throw: L/L|Comp B (71), 2021 (SDP)|ETA: 2023. 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. Batys stock has continued to rise as he has hedged his weaknesses and tapped into his strengths as he has progressed through his career. 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. Its impressive how he is able to generate the rotational power and whippy bat speed he does with such little effort. Going into the draft in the summer, CBS actually ranked Mayer as their top prospect on the board. He asked the Hawks to post him for big-league consideration over the winter, but the team rejected that request. The reality is, if Norby keeps hitting like this, they will have to find a spot for him at Camden Yards. The 20-year-old boasts a 101 mph fastball to go along with a 91 mph splitters with intense movement. To put a ceiling on Perez would be ridiculous. Above average command of three above average pitches gives Burrows a high floor with still a good amount of upside. Though his track record was limited, the Guardians saw too much upside to pass on at pick No. Hes not afraid to mix the pitch in to righties as well as he does a good job of keeping it at the bottom of the zone and below. 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. Ishikawa's main weapon is a hard sinker he gets most of his swings and misses on. Its easy to see enough talent to believe that Hence could be a No. He feasts on fastballs middle-away and hanging breaking balls. While stolen bases have not been a huge part of his game, Davis plus speed and long strides make him an effective base runner and he should be able to swipe 10-15 bags per year with ease. Though he is pretty filled out frame wise, Ford has more power in the tank if he can sync his upper body and lower half up more. He has already shown a feel to hit with tools and physical projection to dream on. Moreno has flashed pull side power, posting exit velocities as high as 111 mph and a respectable 90th percentile EV of 102.2 mph. 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. Rocchios right-handed swing has been more advanced over the years, though he closed the gap on his splits this 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. A below-average runner, Luciano has fringy range and choppy actions that have marginally improved over the last year or so. Yamada has been referred to as the "Mike Trout of Japan" for good reason. Murakami also saw a big jump in batting average, going from .231 last season to .307 in 2020. His actions are smooth and he has a plus arm (he threw 27.2 innings in college) which should make him a great bet to stick at short. Even mixing in a changeup a handful of times per game will be enough for Meyer with the way he can manipulate and locate his slider to both lefties and righties. The blend of whippy bat speed while living in the zone for so long helps Manzardo post an impressive 86% zone contact rate while driving the ball with authority. Aside form a slight stretch backwards, Henderson doesnt feature much hand movement with his load, allowing him to repeat his moves and timing. Early in Davis career, youll also see an armsy swing that doesnt incorporate his lower half very much. His swing is more geared for contact, but Carter has above average power to his pull side with plenty of room to fill out. But as Yamakawa dealt with various injuries and lost protection in the lineup with the departures of players like Hideto Asamura and Shogo Akiyama, his production also took a hit, reducing him to just 24 homers each in 2020 and 2021. Though nothing quite jumps off of the page, his plus hit-tool, sneaky power and defensive versatility give him one of the higher floors in the minors with the potential to be a well above average regular. The pitch flashes above average when he has the feel for it, showing some arm side fade. Not only does the changeup give Painter a rare fourth speed, but it also gives him a fourth movement direction which is a tunneling nightmare for hitters. PARALLEL CARDS: Gold #/25 (1:292), Red #/5 (1:1,313), Platinum 1/1 (1:6,439). Sasaki nearly followed up the historic effort with ANOTHER perfect game. For the first two months of the year, Maki looked like one of the best hitters in the league, with an OPS well above 1.000. Walker starts slightly open with his stance and does not close himself off totally, sometimes even stepping in the bucket a bit. From 2018 to 2019, Hotaka Yamakawa blasted 90 bombs and slugged .565 as one of the biggest power threats in Japan. 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. With impressive bat-to-ball skills, and even better pitch recognition skills, Collier has a chance to be an OBP machine with 30-homer pop. 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