Causing the bat to go in and out of the zone quickly leading to weaker contact and more ground balls. Carroll has the makings of an easy plus defender in center field. Here are . "Goldy" also had the highest .SLG in the league at .578. He's made 11 All-Star Games and has won the Japan Series twice. Williams will mix in an average changeup as his fourth offering, but it can get firm on him in the 87-90 mph range. If Burleson can improve his patience a bit, he should be an OBP machine. 14k perfect 8 innings, following a start of a perfect game 19k. Lawlar has the ceiling of a perennial All-Star capable of impacting the game in a variety of ways. Height/Weight: 66, 225|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (23), 2021 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. That said, Greens swing is more line drive-oriented which is not necessarily a bad thing provided his elite speed. Harrisons plus fastball is his best pitch. This one requires no explanation. If the command remains fringy, the Guardians still have a durable, high volume strikeout pitcher who can sit in the middle of their rotation for years and eat innings. Carter is already a polished hitter with an advanced approach. Moinelo produced those numbers after fanning 86 in 59.1 innings in 60 games last season. The then teenager received an aggressive assignment to High-A for 2022 and responded well. That is the ceiling to dream on for Red Sox fans, but I dont think they would be upset with a younger, faster Kik Hernandez either. 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. Nov 11, 2022. Tsutsugo had a rough go after signing with Tampa Bay before the 2020 season. Theres a nice blend of on base skills, power potential and athleticism that could make Ford a dynamic offensive threat. 34. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (18), 2022 (CIN)|ETA: 2025. Height/Weight: 511, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (54), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|23rd Round (677) 2018|ETA: 2023. If Ford struggles behind the dish like many of his high school catching predecessors, he has a really exciting bat and plus speed to fall back on. That said, Arroyo has hit a maximum exit velocity of 106 mph from both the left and right side. His setup is a bit reminiscent of Carlos Correa, though Ruiz uses a toe tap for timing as he sinks into his back hip. Theres perennial All Star upside with Henderson who has enough power to swat more than 30 homers while getting on base at a high clip and adding value on the base paths. 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. 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. His performance over the past two years should have him on the MLB radar. If he reaches the majors one day, hell have taken a long route there through high school, college, the Japanese industrial leagues and finally NPB. Height/Weight: 64, 210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 5th Round (149), 2019 (ARI) | ETA: 2023. Casas has already hit home runs as far as 472 feet and has the ability to mishit baseballs that still leave the yard. Hes a plus defender in center. The 2020 season got off to a late start due to the coronavirus pandemic and Senga got off to an even later start as he worked his way back from a right arm issue. His strength and long arms allow him to generate plus bat speed whip with plus-plus raw power. His ability to spot it on both sides of the plate makes it effective to both lefties and righties. 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. Ford reminds me a bit of Daulton Varsho. Five tool potential with a relatively high floor, Henderson is one of baseballs best prospects for a reason. Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. An athletic catcher, Moreno moves well behind the dish and has a quick release complemented by an above-average arm, helping him throw out 41% of attempted base stealers in Triple-A this season. An extremely fundamentally sound third baseman, Jung may not wow with the range, but only made three errors in his final 77 games at the hot corner in the minors. The 2021 performance of Kikuchi, who used to pitch for NPBs Saitama Seibu Lions, was also a tale of two seasons. Today: Sasaki throws another 8 perfect innings with 14Ks before being taken out on 102 pitches at 0-0. Often times, hitters cannot differentiate the changeup from his riding fastball until its too late. Veens upside rivals that of anyone in the minors as he has the potential to become a five-tool superstar. It produces both swing-and-miss as well as soft contact, and Cavalli is already deploying the offering against both lefties and righties. Seemingly a sure-thing to stick at shortstop with a good chance to be a plus defender at the position, Arroyos perceived floor wouldve already been pretty high. Some guys are breaking out. The last piece for Jung will just be improving his approach a bit. The Hawks are among the NPB teams that dont use the posting system, so unless theres a change of heart from the club he will have to wait until after the 2022 season to leave for MLB. Carroll has true five-tool upside with elite makeup and instincts. George Arias, Hanshin Tigers, Yomiuri Giants, and "Chatter Up!" Mervis hit .319/.360/.468 against fastballs 95+ this season while posting an OPS of .854 against non-fastballs. The Cubs were in no rush with Alcantara, letting him feel things out for the entire season in Low-A which allowed him to keep working towards tapping into his power in games rather than sending the youngster into fight or flight mode in High-A. 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. Manzardos bat lives in the zone and he seems to barrel everything. Rodriguez further simplified his load in 2022, losing the moving leg kick in favor for a toe tap. The downward action makes it a weapon to both lefties and righties. While he has a bit more juice from the right side, Arroyos contact rates are better from the left side. A great defender at shortstop, it seems like Rocchio always knows where to be and gets excellent breaks on balls hit in his direction. If Aranda can get a bit better with handling breaking stuff, he will be one of the toughest outs in the Rays lineup. Caissie has not totally tapped into his big raw power in games due to his struggles to lower half inconsistencies. Despite possessing immense speed, Frelick has not yet translated it into stolen bases. Even with the bit of length, Pages makes plenty of contact and has a chance to be an average hitter with his plus game power as the calling card. While capable of playing third base and left field in a pinch, Aranda is a below average defender at both spots. Rocchios plus speed can be seen in the field, as the talented shortstop will show off impressive range in all directions. The son of legendary center fielder Andruw Jones, Druw has a skillset reminiscent of his fathers, which helped him go No. Still just 20 years old, the outfielder is following up a strong first pro season in Low-A with even more production in High-A. 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. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (1) 2022|ETA: 2026. Then the Pirates signed him on August 15, and he had a bit of a renaissance that earned him a one-year, $4 million contract. The tweaks helped Dominguez see the ball earlier and control his body much better. Plus defense and speed headline Perazas exciting tools, but the kid can swing it too. Should Wood move to a corner, he would be an above-average defender there. We start with Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres and Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays. If he can further refine his plate discipline and continue to tap into his above average raw power, Peraza could be a 20/20 threat with an impact glove at short. As the stuff has jumped, Bibees command has remained fantastic, walking just 5% of hitters this season. Rocchios right-handed swing has been more advanced over the years, though he closed the gap on his splits this season. 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 22-year-old overcame some drifting issues with his swing earlier in the season, finding much more lower half consistency which has helped him make more consistent contact with more impact. 2022 Topps MLB Baseball Japan Edition - You Pick Complete Your Set 1-220 . One team is going to be extremely fortunate to have him thats for sure. After only registering seven steals on 10 tries last season, Dominguez racked up 37 stolen bases in 44 tries this year across three levels. After a strong showing as a 19-year-old in Low-A last season, Matos looked poised for a breakout in 2022. The speedy shortstop has improved his base stealing drastically in 2022, getting better jumps and picking more opportune times to run. Has produced EVs as high as 110 mph. A plus runner with plenty of lateral quickness and range, Holliday has a great chance to stick at shortstop. While the 2022 season was ultimately somewhat disappointing for Luciano due to injuries, he showed some really encouraging signs in the hit-tool department and still showed us that unteachable bat speed that has long had scouts drooling. The offering is a nightmare for lefties because of its late horizontal bite and when Gasser is really feeling the pitch, he can backdoor or even run it in on right-handed hitters. After his idol, Ichiro Suzuki, Japanese star, Shohei Ohtani has established his place at the top in Major League Baseball. There seems to be some dissent in the industry as to how valuable of a prospect Valera is, but he has responded to every promotion by making the adjustments needed and remaining productive. His arsenal starts with a mid 90s heater with ride that he locates both east-west and north-south. Prospect Rankings Depth Charts MLB Players Association . 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. 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. Much like Burleson, Norby has been able to still tap into above average raw power with limited movement and his feel to hit allows him to squeeze out every bit of that power in games. Despite registering slightly below-average exit velocities, Arroyos swing generates easy lift and carry, helping him to a respectable 12% HR/FB rate. 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. When the pitch is working, it features good arm fade from Graceffos over the top release point. Halls repertoire is as impressive as anyones and he is clearly the second-best pitching prospect in the Orioles farm system. Meads body control and bat-to-ball skills combined with his plus raw power could make him a hitting machine in the future even if he isnt launching 30 homers per season. The right-hander has a four seamer and sinker along with a plus curve, slider and changeup. He has a plus arm with plenty of carry on his throws, which should help him project as an above-average defender at the position. Theres a chance Amador could move to second base, where his defense could be elite, but for now Amador looks to have a solid chance to stick at the position, especially if he improves his arm strength. He is twitchy and athletic enough to turn on pitches middle-in, but sometimes struggles to let secondary stuff travel and drive it up the middle or the other way. 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. 23. First is Yoshi Tsutsugo of the Pittsburgh Pirates. As the season has gone on, Miller has leaned on the pitch more than any of his other secondaries. Play Ball Youth Baseball & Softball. 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. A two-way player at Minnesota, Meyers athleticism is more than evident on the mound with the way he is able to use his lower half and repeat his mechanics, helping him to above average command. 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. Norby is a well rounded player who gets the most out of his above average tools. PARALLEL CARDS: Gold #/25 (1:292), Red #/5 (1:1,313), Platinum 1/1 (1:6,439). Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. Jung has a chance to post a batting average in the high 200s, along with 25+ homers and average or better defense at third. 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. There is a host of other players, from rising stars to veterans, who could be a little bit further down the pipeline. The pitch has flashed plus, but was inconsistent this season. 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. The Blue Jays have an interesting catching situation to say the least with the emergence of both Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen. |Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (24), 2019 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: S/R|1st Round (8) 2022|ETA: 2024. All Rights Reserved. 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. Lewis could be a bit more consistent with his actions at times, but that will come with more repsand we know he has lost out on plenty of those. After drawing free passes at a 9.8% clip in Low-A in 2021, Dominguez has walked 13.4% of the time this season between Low-A, High-A and Double-A. 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. Even with nearly two lost seasons, he is still an extremely young 20 years old and has already hit his way to High-A. De La Cruzs long levers and quick hands help him produce elite bat speed, registering exit velocities as high as 115 mph and homers over 500 feet. MVPR-1 Shohei Ohtani - Los Angeles Angels, MVPR-9 Shohei Ohtani - Los Angeles Angels. Four viable offerings and plus command has helped Pfaadt get outs in even the most hitter friendly environments. 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. Mar 24, 2022. It is uncertain whether the former Carp ace will pitch in 2022, though hes targeted a possible return for September. The pitch has sharp, late break, darting away from right-handed hitters and tying up left-handed hitters. Caissie is short to the ball and can really turn on pitches middle-in with authority. The combination of Mayers impressive body control and smooth swing that lives in the zone has helped him hit all types of offerings well. Overall, there is 30 homer power here with good on-base skills and an ability to hit lefties. Given that he has only thrown 230 innings dating back to college, we believe Cavalli will continue to develop. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. The Yankees feel like they have their shortstop of the future and they have every reason to think so. 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