mlb prospect rankings 2022

Just a 17% chase rate has helped Cowser walk at a 15% clip and his natural feel to hit still shines through. Tiedemanns fastball sits 94-96 MPH, topping at 98 with elite spin and a ton of arm-side run. During his final year at Oklahoma State, Campbell showed off his command and control, walking only 25 batters in 101.1 innings. The bat will likely always lead the way for the 23-year-old, though theres a lot to like in that department. His homers are majestic, as high as they are far and he has no trouble catching up to premier velocity while staying disciplined on quality breaking balls out of the zone. Though his track record was limited, the Guardians saw too much upside to pass on at pick No. 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. Vargas has a silky smooth swing and a barrel that lives in the zone. Walker starts slightly open with his stance and does not close himself off totally, sometimes even stepping in the bucket a bit. Baty made some small tweaks to sync up his upper body and lower-half, slashing his ground ball rate by more than 10%. A big guy, strong who focuses on staying compact to the ball and minimize his movements, Mervis has the confidence to catch up to velocity while possessing the body control and pitch recognition skills to pick up spin and drive it. Yet another Reds prospect with 20/20 upside, McLain has the ingredients to be a fan favorite as a consistent top of the order threat. Viewed as one of the best pure prep hitters in years, Johnsons bat has a chance to be special, but as an average running second baseman, theres a lot of pressure on that bat. Rafaela is an incredibly unique prospect for all of the right reasons. Mead has already flashed plus exit velocities, with a 90th percentile exit velocity of 107 mph, one of the better marks in the organization. He drew 59 walks this season while only striking out 65 times. 1 overall pick in the 2022 draft, rounds out Baltimore's trio of top 15 prospects. Reminiscent of Vinnie Pasquantino of the Royals, Arandas numbers are too good to deny, the advanced data backs it up and if you just watch his at bats, you can just see the comfort and command of the battles he has. While capable of playing third base and left field in a pinch, Aranda is a below average defender at both spots. Height/Weight: 60, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (13) 2022 (LAA)|ETA: 2023. Rafaela adjusted his set up and swing path a bit this season, aiming to hit the ball in the air more. Combine the impressive defense with fact that he is a athletic switch-hitter who has put up impressive numbers as an 18-year-old in Low-A and you have a relatively safe profile with enough upside to dream on. The Dominican Republic-native offers 30+ home run upside with an above average OBP and hope for an average hit tool. 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. This has helped Ruiz see the ball longer and make better swing decisions. The good news is, the bat is exciting. Throwing from a low arm slot, Tiedemann generates a ton of arm speed allowing his already impressive arsenal to play up. Though not a burner, Walker is an average runner who gets great jumps on the bases. It would not be crazy to expect Alvarez to break in with the Mets early next season and while there may be some swing and miss in the early stages of his MLB career, his swing is just too good and too quick for whiffs to permanently hold him down. The different looks he can give hitters at 6-foot-5 makes at-bats miserable to say the least. Vanderbilt has been known as a baseball factory with plenty of names gracing the major leagues. Ford impressively only chased 14% of pitches in this season, helping him walk at a 18% clip. Your email address will not be published. Ford already makes good swing decisions, shows a good feel for the barrel and has flashed above average power as a 19-year-old. His arm is average at best, but he does a good job of getting himself in a good position to make strong throws by beating the ball to the spot. The uptick in power and comfort in centerfield pushes Cowsers ceiling higher, but Orioles fans should feel really confident in the fact that they have at least an above average regular in Cowser. A meticulous worker who earns high marks for his work ethic and makeup, Casas will surely benefit from his big league reps at the end of the 2022 season and should be a favorite to man first base for the Red Sox on Opening Day next year. 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. Gunner Henderson, 3B 2. Only throwing it around 6% of the time this year, Leiter will need to find more of a feel for the pitch, but it has a chance to be a viable fourth offering. Never having hit more than six homers in a season entering this year, Turang has already launched a dozen long balls through his first 110 games this season. Jones should be a menace on the base paths as well as he is not only fast but very quick, and the aforementioned instincts are evident as a baserunner as well. Walker will need to improve against spin and get more comfortable in the outfield, which is exactly why the Cardinals are sending him to the Arizona Fall League. He is quick enough to steal a handful of bases annually at the highest level. 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 power/speed combo that Davis possesses along with a good feel to hit evoke some young Matt Kemp memories. Williams fits the description of the big bodied power pitcher, standing at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds while he power fastball leads the way with for his electric arsenal. As Chourio improves with his patience and approach, he should develop into an above average hitter with plus raw power. 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. While he has a bit more juice from the right side, Arroyos contact rates are better from the left side. Updated: Friday, March 3, 2023 11:11 PM ET, Park Factors Height/Weight: 62, 235 lb|Bat/Throw: L/R|UDFA 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2023. 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. Considering his present ability to impact the baseball with more room to fill out in his frame, it would not be extreme to project 80 grade power for the shortstop. A 20/20 shortstop with gold glove defense is the hope here, and Tovar seems to inch closer to that outcome each day. Abels arsenal has the potential to be frontline caliber. Includes rankings from Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus. There are few pitchers in the prospect world with more helium than Ricky Tiedemann. If Moreno can tap into at least average game power, were probably talking about one of the most well-rounded catchers in the sport. An insanely twitchy athlete who was also a highly regarded prospect on the mound, Winn generates impressive bat speed and rotational power. Already capable of producing exit velocities as high as 111 mph, Matos still has more room to fill out, making for plus power potential. All teenage prospects are risky, but Colliers bloodlines, polish at the plate and elite makeup should have the Reds feeling good about the chances of converting their first round pick into an MLB piece. Meyer is an ultra-competitor who is not afraid to attack hitters and if he can improve his fastball shape, he projects as a middle of the rotation arm that will provide flashes of a bit more when hes on. Pfaadts preferred weapon for left-handed hitters is his above average changeup with late arm side fade in the mid 80s. A crouched stance with a quiet load and short stride, Westburg keeps things simple in the box. Browns bender is easily plus, bordering a 70 grade. Not only is Wood striking out at a low clip through the early stages of his pro career, but his in-zone whiff rates are impressively low. pic.twitter.com/F6LcKDJZEb. The lost 2022 season is upsetting, but at 21 years old and already in Double-A, Espino was ahead of schedule. 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. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021 (SD)|ETA: 2025. 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. Dominguez shedded some unnecessary weight last offseason, helping him move better in the outfield and on the bases, looking more like the plus runner he has was anticipated to be. All eyes will be on the hit-tool for the teenager and I believe he will make strides in that regard next season. The offensive-minded catcher has exciting upside and a track record of hitting through the minors. Ahead of his years in the maturity department at the plate, Volpe commands his at bats with comfort and rarely chases. Still an aggressive hitter, Soderstrom could benefit from cutting down his 31% chase rate, but that will likely come with more at bats. Height/Weight: 60, 180|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: $1.3M (2017) CLE|ETA: 2023. You almost forget hes only 19 years old by the way he is able to duplicate his swings and some of the easy takes he has. Height/Weight: 510, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.7M 2018 (Mets)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 61, 190|Bat/Throw: L/L|Comp B (71), 2021 (SDP)|ETA: 2023. With some of the best raw power in his draft class and a large, projectable frame, Vientos enticed the Mets enough to take him 59th overall at the price tag of $1.5 million ($500K over slot) in 2017. With Ruizs speed and signs of improvement, he has a shot to stick in center or could be an above average defender in left. Mervis detailed his swing adjustments on our prospect podcast The Call Up back in May then proceeded to climb three levels, mashing to a .310/.381/.610 line with 36 HR and 77 XBH over the course of the season. @AramLeighton8, Aram Leighton is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor for Just Baseball. Volpe can do it all, impacting the game in countless ways along with elite makeup. Rounding out Priesters arsenal is an above average slider and changeup. Coming out of baseball powerhouse Chipola Junior College, Collier is a plus hitter and another of the MLB offspring in this years first round. Impressive knowledge of the strike zone and the ability to play all three outfield spots have him looking like a potential Aaron Judge type of talent, but for every Judge there are dozens of John Mayberry Jr.s. A premium athlete on the mound, it is really fun to watch Hence pitch. An under-the-radar Tennessee prep prospect in the 2020 Draft, few pro scouts had seen Carter play. Burleson is capable of playing in either corner and should develop into an average defender at either spot. CSV *Reload page to restore grid. Hes a plus defender in center. Abels fourth offering is an average curveball that can blend at times with his slider in the low 80s. If Amador adds more strength, he could push 20-25 homers, but theres little question on the hit tool. Its easy to see big time upside with Green offensively and given how hard he hits the baseball, there is big power potential. Averaging nearly 2400 RPMs from a high three-quarters release, Harrison features a lot of life on his fastball with run as well from a spot that is difficult to pick up out of the hand. The Nationals are hoping for a five-tool centerfielder here and if he hits enough, they might just get one. Though a bit unorthodox, Davis generates a ton of torque and rotational power with his swing while staying extremely short to the ball. Rafaela swiped 28 bags in 35 tries this season. Translating college and high school stats to professional production is difficult or impossible to predict but getting an idea of what these prospects are capable of gives dynasty managers something to dream about and look forward to. Yet another strike throwing Guardians pitching prospect who has seen his stuff tick up, Bibee has developed into potential rotation piece. Expanding to the rest of his stuff, Espino posted the second best swinging strike rate among qualified pitchers in the minors in 2021 at 20.2%, behind only Spencer Strider of the Braves. He has above average defensive potential in right. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 510, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (12), 2021 (SEA)|ETA: 2024. Stones ability to locate this overpowering offering makes it a weapon both early and late in counts and he holds its velocity deep into outings. Related: 2022 MLB Mock Draft Version 4.0 July 15: A last-minute rankings update to account for player movement and prospects removing themselves from the draft. His offensive breakout makes it easy to overlook the fact that he can really defend behind the dish. 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. Even so, he struck out 28% of batters and gave us glimpses into his elite potential. 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). 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. All Prospects rankings are compiled in late winter, prior to the MLB season. Harrison has dominated his way through the minors from the jump. Cowser has had to adjust to aggressive assignments and should settle into a strikeout rate closer to 20% than 30%. A 70-grade runner with a 70 arm and instincts you just dont see from a teenager in the outfield, Jones has a chance to win many Gold Gloves. 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 adjustment likely helps him keep his hands back longer while creating more tension/stored energy prior to uncoiling at launch. Early in his collegiate career, Gasser operated in the upper 80s, using deception to get guys out from a low three-quarters release point. He has the ability to be an above average defender at first base while trending closer to average at best at second. Cowser stole plenty of bases in the lower levels, but struggled to find the same success in Double and Triple-A. The second above average offering for Bibee is his mid 80s changeup with late fade. The 22-year-old also made strides with his approach, cutting his chase rate by 8% while seeing improvements with his swinging strike rate and whiff rates. It looks like Hassell could put on anywhere between 20 and 30 pounds of muscle over the next couple of years if thats the route that he wants to go, but as he continues to solidify himself as a true centerfielder, he could ultimately continue his development as more of a gap-to-gap hitter with good complementary tools. Palatable chase rates and solid contact rates give Campusano a great chance to be an average hitter or slightly better and he has flashed his above average power on several occasions this year, maxing out at 112 mph off of the bat. 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. A labrum injury while taking batting practice put an end to Jones 2022 season before it started, though he should be ready to go by Opening Day next year. Despite his top-of-the-line speed, Chourio is still getting his feet wet as a base stealer. If he does need to move to third eventually, Mayer would be a plus defender there. Martes ability to control the barrel and above-average exit velocities, paired with a decent approach, have helped him put up pretty consistent numbers at each level. Son of former All-Star Matt Holliday, Jackson stands out to many as the best well-rounded prospect of the 2022 draft. MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft. Drafted in 2018, injuries and a COVID canceled season delayed Whites debut until 2021, but the right-hander has been well worth the wait. The Rays have plenty of options at first base moving forward, but Manzardo might be the best of the bunch. Collier could start the year at A- Daytona before pushing for a late-season call-up to A+ Dayton if things go well. A much more aggressive and efficient base runner this season, Peraza stole 33 bases on 38 tries in Triple-A. The 20-year-old has as much helium as just about any prospect. He adds value on the bases, though will probably never be more than the occasional base stealer. He is currently a plus runner who utilizes long strides to cover tons of ground in the outfield along with a plus arm. The improved command for Brown has him trending towards a solid middle of the rotation option with flashes of more. While Herrera has the tendency to be out and around the baseball, he has the strength and carry to leave the yard dead central and even mishit baseballs that sailed over the wall opposite field. Height/Weight: 511, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (30), 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2020|ETA: 2023. After hitting 15 homers last season, Westburg launched 27 more in 2022 between Double-A and Triple-A. If Hassell slows down a bit due to added strength, there is a chance he moves to a corner where his arm would more than play. 1. His change-up might be the best in the draft and has good fade and tumble, grading out at a double plus pitch for Lesko. Aranda has above average power to his pull side and does a great job of hunting pitches he can get into that pull side pop with. The southpaw has three impressive offerings but the combination of his plus fastball and plus changeup has helped him carve up more experienced hitters. McLain has as simple of a swing and set up as youre going to find. White has an assortment of secondaries he is comfortable going to off of his fastball, but his slider is the best of the bunch. Jackson profiles as a true dynasty managers dream, showing plus grades in contact, power, speed, and fielding. Five tool potential with a relatively high floor, Henderson is one of baseballs best prospects for a reason. Some scouts were discouraged by Herreras receiving in the early going of his career and that will be something to monitor as he vies for big league reps next season. The pitch really jumps out of his hand from the low release point and gets on hitters quickly. He has 30 home run potential with the ability to walk as much as anyone. Hences second plus pitch is his his slurvy breaking ball in the low 80s. 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. A big guy with long levers, Montgomery stays short to the ball generating a lot of whip and leverage. After a solid offensive season in High-A last year, OHoppe made some adjustments to tap into more game power. As Busch gains more experience, he should find some more offensive consistency. Lewis has shown he can handle shortstop throughout the Minor Leagues. There may not be a ton of All Star appearances here, but Burlesons game is reminiscent of his veteran teammate Corey Dickerson, albeit with better splits. 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. Keegan should start the year in Charleston and should move up the ladder quickly. Back to back seasons in the upper minors with gaudy strike out numbers and improving walk rates had Waldichuk continuing his ascent as a highly regarded pitching prospect after being a more under-the-radar guy as a fifth round pick in 2019. After struggling to tap into his plus raw power at the University of Cincinnati, Wiemer made some adjustments to get the ball in the air more. Hes already physical, but with broad shoulders and long legs, he could likely to add another 10-15 pounds of good weight. At 94-97 miles-per-hour with a ton of life, Bradley is able to get a ton of swings and misses when he elevates the heater, but also freezes hitters weary of his slider with four-seamers at the knees. That said, the more James Wood I see, the more belief I have that he can be closer to Judge than Mayberry. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, Arguably 2021s biggest breakout prospect got off to a brutally slow start this season before kicking things in gear the rest of the way.

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