The pitch produces ugly swings against both lefties and righties and regularly missed bats even when located within the zone. The big right-handed hitter starts heavily stacked on his backside using a pronounced toe tap as a timing mechanism. He naturally moves and blocks well and has continued to receive better. The first two pro seasons for Turang were a solid but also reinforced some of the fears that scouts had: there was plenty of contact, but not much more than that offensively. He is slated to play in the Arizona Fall League then will set his sights on winning the first base job for the Cubs in 2023. By the time they realize the slider is coming, its too late. Jackson Holiday, SS 4. His plus arm strength allows him to make all the throws necessary and his hands are among the best in the Yankees system; the 22-year-old should be a plus at short at the highest level. Hall is a very athletic and whippy athlete who gets great extension and features big time arm speed. A three sport athlete in High School, Frelick won Masachusetts Gatorade Football Player of the Year before heading over to Boston College. After a let-down season in 2021, Naylor made some tweaks to his swing and has enjoyed the best offensive season of his career this year. A great athlete, Cowsers lower half adjustability and impressive feel for the barrel help him put good swings on tough pitches and use the whole field. 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. Not only has his hit tool translated, but Merrill is hitting the ball with more authority than many evaluators anticipated with even more room for projection. 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. After impressing at the complex, Cartaya was off to a phenomenal start to his 2021 season in Low-A before an injury cut him to just 31 games. MLB's top 50 prospects 2022: Ranking Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr. and the rest of baseball's young talent Here are the best prospects in baseball as we head into the 2022 season By R.J. Anderson The bat is the carrying piece here for Colas, but he has a chance to be an extremely productive hitter. If Matos looks for certain pitches in certain spots and displays more patience, he should see an uptick in the power and walk departments, while his K-rate would increase a negligible amount at most. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (1) 2022|ETA: 2026. After swiping just three bags in 32 High-A games last year, Tovar has already racked up 17 stolen bases through his first 65 Double-A games. @AramLeighton8, Aram Leighton is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor for Just Baseball. Carroll has the ability to drive the ball with authority, but he also can slap balls into the ground with a great chance of beating them out. Lewis has all the tools to be an impact big leaguer, and the positive adjustments he made in the batters box make it that much more frustrating that he went down with another serious injury. Hence has as much upside as any pitching prospect at the lower levels. With the way Greens hands work, he can get to tough pitches and is able to get around on hard stuff in. Fitting the trend for this years draft, Druw Jones is the son of former All-Star Andruw Jones. If he does need to move to third eventually, Mayer would be a plus defender there. Jobes slider flashed plus in the 82-84 MPH range, but was inconsistent this season. 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. Lawlars feel to hit and approach rivals any bat from his draft class, showcasing a impressive bat-to-ball skills and an advanced knowledge of the strike zone as one of the youngest hitters at each level his has jumped to. The four seam fastball has been a hittable pitch for Priester through the years. The power is closer to average than above average for Ruiz, but he hits a ton of line drives and generates some impressive carry to his pull side. Height/Weight: 63, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (42), 2019 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Rocchios plus speed can be seen in the field, as the talented shortstop will show off impressive range in all directions. Waldichuk was dealt to the As as part of the Frankie Montas return at the 2022 Trade Deadline. There is just so much to dream on with a prospect like Alvarez. Alvarezs arm is easily plus and he has honed in on his accuracy this year, throwing out 28% of base stealers in the upper levels (a figure that has progressively gotten better as the year has gone on). After a pedestrian first professional season, Steer made some tweaks to tap into above-average power, while still making plenty of contact. An electric athlete with elite arm speed, Hence overpowered Low-A hitters all year long. The fourth pitch for Painter is a changeup that has flashed above-average in the upper 80s. When Caissie is able to keep his weight back and stay in his back hip, the way he can impact the baseball to all fields is impressive and his pull side power can be jaw-dropping. The high spin fastball averages more than 19 inches of vertical break, causing hitters to frequently swing under it. November 18, 2022. Steer would be an above-average defender at second base and his arm is good enough to play a solid third base. Like many other young outfielders, Green could improve upon his reads and routes, but theres no doubt that he can be a great defender up the middle. When Valera is at his best, he is able to stay back hip and let his natural bat speed/strength eat. 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. Viewed as a candidate to climb relatively quickly, Jobes stay in Low-A was longer than planned due to somewhat inconsistent fastball command and lower than expected chase rates on his slider. He has the agility to be an above-average defender at first, especially for his size. The pitch tunnels well off of his riding fastball boasting late, sharp bite away from right-handers. A slow, controlled windup that exudes little effort, Perez takes his time before he whips in his mid-90s heater with ridiculous arm speed. 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. Height/Weight: 64, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (2) 2022|ETA: 2026. 2022 MLB Top 100 Prospects Just Baseball's end of season top 100 prospect update for 2022! 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. Halls curveball lacks the tightness of his slider and is a bit more of a hittable pitch, but is still an above-average secondary that he will use to steal strikes. The combination of power, speed, and a decent feel to hit gives him a potentially special skillset. Height/Weight: 510, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (26), 2021 (CIN)|ETA: 2023. 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. His hands work really well and he has a well above average arm for the position. The slider has late, gyro break that dives under barrels and generates plenty of ground balls. 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. Bradley spent two years in Rookie Ball, as the Rays slowly paced his development and entered the 2021 geared up for his first full-season. Dominic Keegan might not be a big name in this draft but the bat-to-ball skills are intriguing for the 4-year senior selected by the Rays in the 4th round. Coming out of baseball powerhouse Chipola Junior College, Collier is a plus hitter and another of the MLB offspring in this years first round. The 64 Vanderbilt commit is exciting to watch on film as the raw power is undeniable. Valeras swing can get long on him and the desire to go pull-side could be stemming from just wanting to get the barrel out in time, though it has caused him to be more susceptible to roll over on off speed, pulling the ball 65% of the time on non-fastballs while putting it on the ground 52% of the time. Still, the potential was more than evident. The 21-year-old often looks to catch pitches out in front of the plate leading to above-average chase rates and an off the charts 55% pull rate. Despite pitching in some of the most hitter-friendly environments in the Minor Leagues as a fly ball pitcher, Pfaadt attacked hitters relentlessly. Rounding out Priesters arsenal is an above average slider and changeup. Though the jump in ground ball rate is not quite ideal, Campusano uses the whole field and hits the ball hard enough to get away with it. Carroll faced a lot of adversity since being drafted in 2019. 5 outlook he had on draft day. Lagging behind the other three pitches is Millers changeup which has flashed above average but has the tendency to get firm on him. During his final season with the Red Raiders, Birdsell struck out 106 batters in 85 innings holding a 2.75 ERA in 15 starts. He drew 59 walks this season while only striking out 65 times. By nature, Alcantara can get long at times with his swing and can find himself struggling to get around on higher velocity. Tovar has a compact swing and uses the whole field well thanks to his barrel and body control. A simple upright set up with relaxed hands, Henderson utilizes a small gathering leg kick to get into his backside and does a really good job of staying there. An elite athlete on the mound already with two big league pitches, the development of Bradleys changeup is what is stands between Triple-A Durham and the middle of the Rays rotation. While the strikeout numbers may not quite be where youd expect for a guy with multiple plus offerings, the improvements made by Cavalli in the command department is encouraging. At a solid 5-foot-10, 230 pounds, Alvarez has easy plus pop in the tank, especially to his pull side. The fourth offering for Pfaadt is his average curveball which he will mix in a few times per game to steal strikes. He is a pretty patient hitter who has walked at a 14% clip over that same timespan. Its easy to envision a low-strikeout switch-hitter who will surprise you with his sneaky power and ability to get on base. In his 110 Double-A games, Volpe swiped 44 bags on 50 tries and started his Triple-A career 4 for 4 on stolen base attempts. The pitch breaks so much that it can be difficult to land for a strike, but Priester racked up a 45% chase rate with the offering while allowing almost no hard contact. Though he is not a great defender, his versatility is a nice consolation prize and he should be able to play passable defense at any of the aforementioned spots. The Mets could very well have their best catcher since Mike Piazza. The 70 grade speed has translated into big stolen base numbers for Winn, swiping 43 bags on 48 tries this season. Just 20 years old and already mashing in Double-A, some of the extreme risk around De La Cruz has been hedged ever-so slightly. Priesters changeup lags behind the rest of his arsenal. Height/Weight: 510, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: Rays (2016)|ETA: 2022. Collier has hit the ground running at the complex already showcasing his exciting power potential with a 450-foot bomb. With the shift being banned in the majors next season, itll be interesting to see if the Dodgers continue rolling him out at the keystone. The 18-year-old Johnson barrels up the ball with plus power to all fields. A big guy at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Tiedemann can struggle at times to sync up his mechanics, but still maintained a walk rate below 10% and should at least grow into average command. Carter is already a polished hitter with an advanced approach. Nothing jumps off the page with Burleson, but he has a really sound, high-floor profile. Scouts and evaluators have seen significant improvement with pitch recognition and holding back on balls out of the zone in 2022. Hall saw his 2021 season cut short due to a stress reaction in his elbow, but has returned looking as good as ever this season. The Phillies could very well have their next generation ace in Painter as he continues to exceed even the loftiest of expectations. 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. Five tool potential with a relatively high floor, Henderson is one of baseballs best prospects for a reason. Luciano is viewed by many as a candidate to move off of shortstop, though the Giants have exclusively played him at short so far in his career. His coach at East Carolina Cliff Godwin preaches quiet pre-swing moves with the no stride approach in two strike counts. News. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound slugger was going to his pull side for power earlier in his professional career, but adjusted his load which has allowed him to keep his weight back and use the whole field. Though swing and miss concerns cloud the 21-year-olds outlook a bit, his consistent production has become impossible to ignore. Stones third pitch is a mid 80s slider that he deploys mostly against right-handed hitters. As we have already seen, Neto is a high floor bat with solid complementary tools that should help him climb through the minors quickly. A testament to his polish and knack for hitting. Henderson has done everything possible to improve his stock over the last two seasons. He would project as a well above average defender at either spot. Triple-A was a challenge for Rocchio after he shook off a slow start to Double-A with a scorching couple months before his promotion. Overall, there is 30 homer power here with good on-base skills and an ability to hit lefties. 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. 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. Abels fourth offering is an average curveball that can blend at times with his slider in the low 80s. Already capable of producing exit velocities as high as 111 mph, Matos still has more room to fill out, making for plus power potential. He has a good arm and can make all of the throws as well as smooth actions, however he is likely to be closer to an average defender at the position. Johnson is a really fun hitter to watch. Merrill maneuvers the barrel really well with great plate coverage. The 20-year-old is still an extremely aggressive hitter, but he consistently hits the ball hard and rarely misses mistakes. His arsenal starts with a mid 90s heater with ride that he locates both east-west and north-south. On top of his ridiculous speed, Ruiz is the best base stealer minor leagues. He has an above average arm and overall good footwork which should help his chances of sticking at short. Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (26), 2020|ETA: 2023. Harrisons slider gives him a second plus pitch in the low 80s with two-plane break. Manzardo starts with his hands relaxed on his shoulder, using a toe tap for timing. His plus speed should make him a consistent threat to steal bases. His plus wheels and athleticism allow him to move around the field with ease and his plus arm strength only strengthens his defensive profile. 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. Plus command of four pitches that have ticked up in 2022, it makes sense that Pfaadt kicked things into another gear this season. While there is some present whiff for Cartaya, he controls his body well, repeating his moves in the box. Starting with an open stance and his weight stacked on his back side, Soderstrom just brings his foot over to close himself off and lets his plus bat speed and strength do the work. The southpaw has three impressive offerings but the combination of his plus fastball and plus changeup has helped him carve up more experienced hitters. It doesnt take much for Davis to generate power, especially now that his lower half plays a part in his swing. 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. It sits 93-95 MPH, topping out at 97. Brown has three potentially plus offerings, starting with his 95-97 MPH fastball topping out at 99. An average runner, Vargas has averaged around 10-12 stolen bases per season, but surprisingly swiped 17 bags on 22 tries year. 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 covers a ridiculous amount of ground and gets great jumps. Pfaadts preferred weapon for left-handed hitters is his above average changeup with late arm side fade in the mid 80s. This year has been our first full-season look at Alcantara, and the million-dollar international free agent has not disappointed. Long viewed as a candidate to be selected first overall in 2021s MLB Draft, Lawlar was the most well-rounded prep prospect in the class and has proved it by climbing all the way to Double-A in his first full professional season. Lesko went down with an elbow injury in early April which resulted in Tommy John surgery. He has the tendency to get very contact-oriented, hitting more balls into the ground than desired, but his pro sample size is extremely small and he was handling aggressive assignments to High-A then Double-A in the early days of his Twins career. Height/Weight: 60, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (13) 2022 (LAA)|ETA: 2023. Its not due to a lack of quickness, however, the length to his swing makes him have to cheat a little bit in order to get the barrel out. 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. Millers best secondary offering his his plus slider in the upper 80s. Leiters mid 80s slider was easily his best pitch this season. There is nobody standing in front of Romo and the Rockies starting catching job in the next couple years and with his polish as a hitter and defender, he could climb through the minors quicker than many may have expected. Davis syncs his strong lower half and upper body well starting from the beginning of his swing where his unique hand load is almost always in the sequence with his slow leg kick. Height/Weight: 66, 225|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (23), 2021 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. There was no doubt that PCA would be a solid, high floor prospect thanks to his elite defensive potential and speed as a left handed-hitting center fielder. 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 adjustments not only helped Dominguez up his OPS from the right side by more than 200 points, but he also trimmed his pull rate and chase rate, making better overall swing decisions. He has the power to mash 20 homers along with an elite ability to hit. 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. Colliers elite swing decisions should continue to help him stay ahead of the curve and as he continues to develop consistency with his swing, there is a plus hit tool to dream on here with at least above-average power. Rocchio could probably use another season in Triple-A as he tries to find more offensive consistency, however his glove is good enough to hold down the shortstop position at the highest level right now. 3 starter with a great chance at being an above average No. Mervis batted ball data and overall numbers are eerily similar to that of Vinnie Pasquantino and much like the Royals, I really believe the Cubs suddenly found their first baseman of the future in Matt Mervis. Yasser Mercedes - OF (Twins, 1st Base and Auto) - The top signing of the Twins in the 2022 International Free Agent class for $1.7 Million out of the Dominican Republic (although he was born in Puerto Rico). Acquired in the Javier Bez deal from the Mets last season, Crow-Armstrong missed all but six games of his 2021 campaign due to a shoulder injury. The speedy shortstop has improved his base stealing drastically in 2022, getting better jumps and picking more opportune times to run. An easy plus plus pitch, the 12 inches of horizontal break, the pitch fades away from lefties, inducing plenty of weak contact while also diving in and under the hands of righties. As one of the youngest players at each stop, the 19-year-old has often looked like the most polished both with his ability to pitch and demeanor on the mound. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|11th Round (324), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2024. Impressive balance and plate coverage helps Rodriguez stay back on breaking pitches and drive them with authority to all fields while still being quick and explosive enough to turn on hard stuff in. Starting with an upright stance before sinking into his back leg to get into his powerful lower half, Walker effortlessly explodes through the baseball. Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson ascends to the top spot. The pitch can be above average and provides a rare look from Espino that isnt in the upper 80s or upper 90s. If you are looking for an arm with some upside late in your drafts check out Brandon Birdsell. He is athletic and talented enough to be an average defender at any of those positions. Hendersons skillset is similar to that of Bobby Witt Jr.s with perhaps slightly less loud tools and a more advanced approach. Even after a huge 2022 season, it feels like Carter is not getting the notoriety he deserves. Smooth and easy mechanics help White repeat his delivery and pound the strike zone. If Veen moves to a corner, he could be Gold Glove-caliber. The pitch averages more than 19 inches of induced vertical break. Assuming Alcantara adds more strength and continues his maturity as a hitter, the offensive outcomes for the young outfielder are really limitless. He has upped his usage of the pitch by 10%, helping him generate a lot of ground balls and more whiffs than his fastball from his over-the-top release point that really makes the pitch dart to his arm side and under barrels. The adjustments that he has made in the box at 19 years old are remarkable and the fact that he could go from lost in Low-A to finishing the next season in Double-A in barely over a year is a testament to his highly-regarded work ethic and natural talent (and the Yankees PD). Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (18), 2022 (CIN)|ETA: 2025. Like in the box, Veens running and fielding projection is contingent on how his body develops. A primary catcher, Rodriguez is extremely athletic behind the dish and receives well. His quiet load helps him stay on time, producing an impressive zone contact rate of 89% in 2022. Westburg improved his efficiency as a base stealer this season, going 12/15 on stolen base attempts. An explosive athlete who put things together offensively this season, Winn looks like he could be the shortstop of the future in St. Louis. The pull side power for Mervis is easily plus, but he looks to use the whole field and hits the ball where its pitched. Harrisons above-average changeup worked in tandem with his fastball to make at-bats extremely difficult on opposite-handed hitters. The uptick in power over the last two seasons has not come at the expense of his impressive contact skills with Vargas actually posting the best BB/K ratio of his career (0.93). The changes really helped Lewis find offensive consistency, lighting up Triple-A to a .313/.405/.534 clip before getting the call up to the big leagues where he did kept things rolling for a dozen games before going down with the injury. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (2), 2021 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. The right-hander has a pair of impressive breaking balls, led by his plus curve that sits in the the upper 70s with a ton of depth and 11-5 break. Throwing from a low arm slot, Tiedemann generates a ton of arm speed allowing his already impressive arsenal to play up. After a rough 2019 Minor League season, Lewis broke out as the MVP of the Arizona Fall League. Soderstroms controlled violence with his swing gives him a great chance to hit for power while not whiffing at too high of a clip. Veens lower half is extremely mobile and flexible, which allows him to do damage even when he doesnt get his A swing off. Now, Gasser operates more in the 93-96 MPH range, using his low vertical attack angle along with the riding life on his fastball to make for a tough pitch up in the zone. Rodriguez is extremely difficult to strike out, possessing great pitch recognition skills and impressive bat to ball no matter where the ball is pitched. McLain has as simple of a swing and set up as youre going to find. His delivery is so effortless that there may be even more velocity in the tank. Perez presently has above-average command with a great chance to reach the plus territory in that regard. Druw Jones, OF, Wesleyan High (Norcross, Ga.) Druw Jones, the son of the longtime Braves outfielder, has established himself as the consensus best prospect in the 2022 . McLain has seen some action at second base this season, but could also be a centerfield option for the Reds with his speed and arm. He will need to improve with recognizing spin, but he was just an 18-year-old in full season ball this year. After tearing up High-A, Manzardo was promoted to Double-A and picked up right where he left off. While his stuff may not jump off the page pitch profile wise, it looks like it is coming out of a slingshot with the way he hides the ball. A two-way player at East Carolina, the Cardinals drafted Burleson as an outfielder andas he explained to Just Baseballback in June, exclusively focusing on hitting has allowed him to take his offensive game to the next level while tapping into more power. He struggled at times with the timing of his leg kick in years prior and his ridiculous 2022 slash line may point towards the tweak helping him find even more consistency. The Guardians liked what they saw from Campbell and selected him 37th overall. A move to third seems likely but it doesnt really matter too much where you play if you slug with the best of them. 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.

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