The improved command for Brown has him trending towards a solid middle of the rotation option with flashes of more. After hitting 12 homers in his 162 collegiate games, Steer launched 24 homers in his 110 games during the 2021 season. There have been few players with Woods profile, so projecting a player like him is extremely difficult. The 22-year-old has added some strength over the years and has worked with the Dodgers to translate his high contact rate and impressive bat speed into more game power. 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. Pfaadts pitchability, polish and improving stuff have him trending towards a rotation spot with the D-backs next year. Priester has the ceiling of a No. To put a ceiling on Perez would be ridiculous. Combine the defensive versatility and switch hitting with a strong balance of bat-to-ball and intriguing game power, there is a lot to like with Rodriguez. Let's rank the top 50 players in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League going into the 2022 season. Sasaki has retired 52 straight batters and counting, we'll see how far that streak continues next week. Lee has a knack for manipulating the barrel, showing the ability to spray the ball all over the field even when he is fooled or the pitch is in a tough location. 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. Hences second plus pitch is his his slurvy breaking ball in the low 80s. Brown has three potentially plus offerings, starting with his 95-97 MPH fastball topping out at 99. Rafaela swiped 28 bags in 35 tries this season. Manzardo has a patient approach, rarely chasing and leverages his hitters counts well. Youth. The struggles against velocity are a concern with Pages and he will need to find a way to be more efficient to the baseball. The fourth offering for Pfaadt is his average curveball which he will mix in a few times per game to steal strikes. Major League Baseball fans should probably get used to hearing the name Roki Sasaki because with every outing, he's looking more and more like the next big-league star . It is safe to assume that Moreno could at least be an average defender with potential to be above-average with the glove. He will need to shore that up to find success at the highest level. Hes a pretty darn good athlete too. Ohtani has revolutionized the game of baseball and helped his Japanese brethren learn and excel in the sport. The ceiling may be somewhat limited for Graceffo, however his floor is not too far below. The same can be said about his ability on the base paths were, despite being an average runner, he adds value. Cavallis floor is also high due to his pair of plus-plus offerings and worst case-scenario, he is a dominant back of the bullpen piece for Washington. He covers a ridiculous amount of ground and gets great jumps. The tweaks helped Dominguez see the ball earlier and control his body much better. 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. James Wood could wind up being one of the steals of the 2021 Draft. Hassell stole 34 bags on 40 attempts last year and is on pace to match that total in 2022. With a big frame and plenty of room to fill out as well as a lower half that could be more involved in his swing, theres a chance that Jones could tap into plus raw power as he matures. In just 30 more games this season, Winn more than doubled his home run total from last year while cutting the strikeouts some and upping his walk rate. 3 starter with a great chance at being an above average No. Despite his long levers, Davis typically does a good job of staying short to the ball. We'll save space by combining the write-ups for a pair of BayStars. The high spin fastball averages more than 19 inches of vertical break, causing hitters to frequently swing under it. The posting window for NPB players began Sunday -- one week later than usual, due to schedule changes related to COVID-19 -- and continues until Dec. 12. This was his fifth consecutive year with a sub-2 ERA. A potential No. A slightly open stance with the weight on his front foot up on his toe, Colas starts his load by turning his front foot inward to get into his back side and create tension before unleashing his explosive swing. He asked the Hawks to post him for big-league consideration over the winter, but the team rejected that request. His actions continue to get smoother as he logs more innings at the position, but Amador has closer to an average arm. Rodriguez throws from a high arm slot with consistent, medium-effort mechanics and tons of arm speed. He threw it to the bottom of the zone at will and it should miss bats at the highest level. Cartaya picked up where he left off in 2022 with another great offensive season while impressing with his polish behind the plate. Following a disappointing 2021 season, Imamiya was in danger of losing his job. While his power is more apparent to his pull side at this point, Montgomery comfortably barrels the ball to all fields and should develop into home run power to all fields. 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. Height/Weight: 511, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $25K (2018) TOR|ETA: 2022. Despite being younger for the upper levels, Rodriguez controls the game well as a catcher and pitchers seem to enjoy working with him. He works quickly and repeats his delivery well, getting the most out of his smaller frame with his mechanics. As a result, the prospect was not on a ton of radars on Opening Day. The combination of power, speed, and a decent feel to hit gives him a potentially special skillset. The youngest player in his conference, Collier raked to a .956 OPS against pitchers who were multiple years older than him. For hitters, I've really started factoring in a prospect's hit tool more heavily. Something to keep an eye on, for a player who has a few injuries in his history, was his usage this season. Thats the biggest thing for me. The Dodgers took the training wheels off of Miller this year and he has responded well to being stretched out. Mori has posted a .400+ OBP in two of the last four seasons, and his batted ball profile was consistent with his career marks, so he is expected to rebound again in 2023 with his new team, the Orix Buffaloes. The most talented prep arm in the 2020 draft class, Abel has not disappointed thus far, reaching Double-A in 32 pro starts. Big body with long levers and tremendous strength throughout his frame, Casas deploys a small hovering leg kick that is very slow and controlled and allows him to maintain incredible balance throughout every swing. 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. The Rays very likely have another homegrown stud pitcher on their hands. 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. He has good bat speed that allows him to produce above-average raw power and hes starting to show he can get to it in games. 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. The third pitch for Hence is a mid 80s changeup that has flashed above average, but he did not need to use it much in Low-A. The 20-year-old has game changing speed along with one of the best infield arms youll see and seems to get better at the plate each time I see him. A good 2021 season followed by a superb Arizona Fall League performance adds some context to 2022s breakout, though his 100+ game sample this season should be more than enough for people to trust the bat. Pfaadt sets the tone with his 93-95 mph fastball which has ticked up since last year. Standing at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds with already impressive present pop, many evaluators are eager to see what kind of power Caissie will be able to generate as he continues to fill out and mature physically and at the plate. Casas has the classic look of a slugging first baseman capable of producing runs in bunches. Despite being one of the youngest players at each level he reaches, Walker seems to get better each time hes promoted. He has above average defensive potential in right. The left-handed hitter has shown plenty of comfort shooting balls the other way when he is behind in the count, but also had no problem leaving the yard to left field, launching eight oppo homers this season. Kishida and Biden meeting heralds an alliance in lock-step but challenges remain, Japan looks beyond U.S. alliance for help to deter China military, Russia and a return to Soviet-style central planning, Electronic music pioneer Yukihiro Takahashi of YMO dies at 70. Still with some room to fill out a bit and twitchy athleticism and bat speed which allow him to turn on pitches middle in with authority, 20+ home runs is not out of the question for the newly-turned 20-year-old. Even in his banged up 2022, Matos stole 11 bases on 14 tries. When hes healthy, Senga is an MLB pitcher. The athleticism of Holliday is more than evident in the batters box, as he shows off impressive lower-half adjustability, helping him still get off good swings even when he is a bit fooled our out front. Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. 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. Herrera blocks well and should continue to develop into at least an average defensive catcher with a chance for some more depending on his receiving. 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. Winn projects as a plus defender as he gains more reps at short. Though the injury is unfortunate as we were all eager to see Jones make his pro debut, it should hardly delay his timeline assuming he is 100% by the start of next season. Impressive bat speed with a swing that is geared for home runs paired with Valeras patience at the plate make him a likely three true outcome slugger who should undoubtedly benefit from the limiting of the shift at the MLB level. Look for Matos to bounce back in 2023. Career-highs in virtually every offensive category have the 23-year-old looking like a potentially dynamic MLB player. A 70-grade runner who already gets excellent jumps in center field, Chourio has the potential to be an elite defender up the middle. 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. Another college bat who made hitting look easy at Cal Poly, Lee was a candidate to go No. 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. One of the Yankees biggest breakout pitching prospects in 2021, Waldichuk piled up strikeouts in bunches behind a four pitch mix with build in deception. Players. At the plate, he hit 46 home runs, drove in 100 runs, and posted an .865 OPS. Filmmaker/Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki of "Koshien: Japan's View of Mt. Prior to Meyers injury, his fastball ticked up and he showed a much better better feel for his changeup, hedging some of his perceived reliever risk arsenal wise. The former Minnesota Golden Gopher did not need to use his changeup much in college thanks to his dominant slider and high velocity fastball, but Meyer has made a concerted effort to improve the quality of his third pitch. 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. Cowser has had to adjust to aggressive assignments and should settle into a strikeout rate closer to 20% than 30%. 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. The hard-throwing right-handers maturation was immediately visible (1.83 ERA across 22 Low-A and High-A starts). 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. "You're spot on with your focus on the two of them as . Mar 24, 2022. A well above average runner, Henderson was 22/25 on stolen base attempts in the upper minors this season and should be a threat for 15-20 stolen bases annually. The 20-year-old is extremely mature at the plate and leverages his favored counts really well, looking for a pitch that he can get the head of the bat out on and rarely missing the mistakes. "Paul Goldschmidt will play for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic" - @ FOX Sports MLB. But still, if youre throwing 17 consecutive perfect innings in professional baseball, you have to have some filthy pitches to work with. Though the higher ground ball rate is something to monitor with Campusano, his improved contact rates against all pitch types, chase rates and overall swing decisions provide reason for optimism. While there is more room to fill out for Mayer, he is already tapping into above average raw power with a 90th percentile exit velocity of nearly 104 MPH. Elite bat speed and present strength give Colas easy plus power. Arroyo displays strong bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate. ZiPS Top 100 Prospects - 2022 All told, ZiPS and our rankings agree on two-thirds of players, with a few more that ZiPS didn't even consider. Williams starts with an upright stance and relies on his natural bat speed and athleticism to produce thump, but the lack of lower-half involvement leaves power on the table for him. A star-studded MLB free-agent market is about to add another big name to its ranks. A rare, ahead-of-his-years prep catching prospect, Romo has impressed both at the plate and behind it. Big time physical projection and a pretty good feel for the strike zone, Caissie has immense offensive upside, especially in the power department. On the mound in 2021, Ohtani posted a 9-2 record, a 3.18 earned-run average, and a 1.09 WHIP. His offensive breakout makes it easy to overlook the fact that he can really defend behind the dish. He posted a 4.25 ERA in 133.1 innings, the highest among the 14 players who qualified for the pitching titles. Yet another electric pitching prospect in a loaded Dodgers system, Miller has a good chance to be the best of the bunch. Depending on how much weight his frame will carry, we could be looking at a 35 home run threat with a decent feel to hit. With three viable offerings and built-in deception, the last piece for Harrison is his command. 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. 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. Its rare to say that a hitter with zero career home runs is the best player at his position, but Yuki Okabayashi has made his name through unconventional means. Seeing gains in just about every tool while demonstrating a veterans maturity at the plate, it is easy to see how the 21-year-old has become one of baseballs best prospects. (31) By far the most intriguing name of the bunch,. As a result, Cassie found himself out on his front foot too frequently on off speed pitches, causing more weak contact and ground balls. While his swing is geared for doing damage to his pull side, Davis generates enough bat speed and backspin to where the ball carries well to all fields. After putting up good numbers in the DSL last year, Chourio tore through Low-A pitching this season and has kept it rolling in High-A as an 18-year-old. With its sharp, late break, and his ability to spot it at the bottom of the zone, Miller has used the slider as a ground ball machine in the launchpad that is the Pacific Coast League. Whites fastball is easily a plus pitch thanks to the strong velocity, high spin rates and his ability to command it east/west and north/south. Jobes fastball sits 94-96 MPH, with high spin and solid life. Theres room for more upside with the 21-year-old, who earns high marks for his tireless work ethic. It just illuminates some of the subtle differences between leagues. He simply dismantled Low-A hitters, punching out 81 batters in 52.1 innings with a WHIP of 0.88. Davis earns high marks for his makeup and work ethic, which has been backed up by his consistent progression. Winn found more overall consistency with his swing in 2022, seeing his zone contact rate jump by 6% while his 90th percentile exit velocity jumped by nearly three mph. A tick harder and tighter, Millers curve has gone from a strike stealing pitch to a legitimate put away offering. The speed has always been there for Turang, but he has looked as comfortable on the base paths as ever. 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. A patient hitter, Valera punishes mistakes and will wait the pitcher out until he makes one. 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. 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. The pitch really explodes out of Painters hand with tons of life, boasting more than 18 inches of induced vertical break which has helps him generate some of the best in zone whiff rates in the minors. Great bat-to-ball skills and swing malleability help Frelick make a ton of contact while getting to tough pitches. We start with Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres and Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays. In Triple-A this season, Mervis crushed lefties to a .978 OPS. The boxes are sold from the Topps Japan site for 18,480 (around $135), which is nearly double the 2021 box price. (You can unsubscribe anytime). Herrera has explosive rotational power, but will fly open prematurely at times. As we continue to see with this new generation of catchers, athleticism can really help set prospects apart behind the dish; especially high school catchers. After a lights-out 2021 season, Espino was off to an even better start in 2022 before a knee issue cut his season to just four starts. Moinelo produced those numbers after fanning 86 in 59.1 innings in 60 games last season. Here lies a big part of the problem for Aranda. Williams has plus power potential with staying power at shortstop and decent speed. Still extremely talented and young, theres plenty of reason to believe that Matos can bounce back in 2022. Height/Weight: 61, 170|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (21) 2018 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. Sakamoto is unlikely to jump to the majors, but Yamada just might. He also set a world record by homering in five consecutive plate appearances between July 31 and August 2. He was the teams main power threat with Wladimir Balentien having moved on. Matos has plus power to the pull side, but is a bit too eager to do damage that way, largely in part to his aggressive approach. Acquired from the Yankees in the Anthony Rizzo deal, Alcantara has a chance to be a terrorizing middle-of-the order bat with sneaky complementary tools. But he slumped in July and August and was 0-2 with a 7.82 ERA in September. The good news is Meyers fastball ticked up a notch prior to his injury, helping him get more whiffs on the pitch. 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. Kikuchi finished 2021 with a 7-4 mark, 4.41 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (149), 2019 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. An elite defensive defender at multiple spots, Rafaela enjoyed a power breakout in 2022, boosting his longterm outlook. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing, you can help us get the story right. There isnt much more Stone can achieve in the Minor Leagues. Height/Weight: 62, 235 lb|Bat/Throw: L/R|UDFA 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2023. A plus runner, Tovar has improved in translating his speed into stolen bases. Huge raw power with swing and miss concerns, Vientos has has remained too productive to ignore at the upper levels and is still just 22 years old. The second above average offering for Bibee is his mid 80s changeup with late fade. Ohnos season got off to a slow start with an 0-3 record and 4.04 ERA after six starts. Nov 11, 2022. Even so, he struck out 28% of batters and gave us glimpses into his elite potential. $1.65 . Theres shades of Kyle Tucker in his game. De La Cruz could use some refinement with his actions at shortespecially his handswhich will come with more reps but he has shown the ability to make all of the throws with plenty of range thanks to his athleticism and elite arm. Though an older prospect, Busch has had relatively limited professional at bats with his 2019 cut short and 2020s cancellation. 10:33 am ET, He turned down a multi-year deal last winter, MLB rumors: Twins looking to trade; Mets sign Pham, Report: Red Sox sign free agent OF Duvall to $7M deal, Ranking 20 players who could have been free agents, MLB rumors: Aroldis Chapman drawing interest, Cleveland Guardians top MLB prospects for 2023, Top 20 players who could have been free agents, Thomas, three-time All-Star for Pirates, dies at 93, Padres sign top international prospect Salas, Report: Montas to miss first month with shoulder injury. Then, he took it a step further by setting the all-time single-season record for a Japanese-born player with 56 home runs. His spring training numbers were good a 2-0 mark, 2.38 ERA, 14 strikeouts in 11.1 innings, and a 1.06 WHIP. And can the others pull themselves out of the mire of poor or uneven 2021 performances and build something? A 70 grade runner and premium athlete, Rafaela is an impact defender no matter where you stick him on the diamond. Rounding out Bibees arsenal is an average curveball that he will mix in against lefties and to steal strikes against righties. 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. The uptick in power has added a bit more up upside to Turangs profile and his well-rounded game is reminiscent of the Cubs Nico Hoerner. Arguably possessing the nastiest stuff of any left-handed prospect in baseball, it is all about command and health for Hall. His jumps and instincts are already impressive along with an above average arm. He has the ability to be an above average defender at first base while trending closer to average at best at second. 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. He's got that dawg in him and will likely be the youngest infielder in AA early in 2022. Arguably 2021s biggest breakout prospect got off to a brutally slow start this season before kicking things in gear the rest of the way. Simply put, there has never been a two-way player of his stature. Fantasy Alarm . 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. His footwork is great, his actions are smooth, his arm is plus and he has the instincts of a 10-year veteran. 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. The southpaws stuff has ticked up a bit over the last couple seasons and his command continues to improve, giving him a much better outlook as a potential rotation piece. 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. A somewhat aggressive hitter, Mervis has seen his walk rates continue to rise as the season has gone on, but also makes so much quality contact that the slightly high chase rates are not really a concern. Ohno threw 10 complete games over his final 14 starts and was 11-3 with a 1.12 ERA in 113 innings during that span. At a solid 5-foot-10, 230 pounds, Alvarez has easy plus pop in the tank, especially to his pull side. Set to begin next season in Triple-A as a 20-year-old, it is very possible that we see Walker fast-tracked to the big leagues much like 2019 first-rounder Nolan Gorman. That said, Luciano deserves every bit of the hype. It has been a year of tweaks offensively for Campusano in 2022, but he has remained extremely productive while making strides on the defensive side of things. Moreno is ready to be an everyday catcher at the highest level with a great chance to hit for average, get on base at a strong clip and provide at least average defense which should steadily improve as he earns more reps. He threw a career-high 170 innings while posting a 2.91 ERA and 3.32 strikeout-to-walk ratio, fueled in large part by the league's highest non-Senga strikeout rate. A switch-hitter with solid tools across the board, elite defensive potential and makeup, Rocchio is a high floor prospect with intangibles that the Guardians love. Soderstroms decent hands should help him profile as an above average defensive first baseman. 2 starter, however it will be important to see if he can maintain his velocity deep into starts once we see the Cardinals take the training wheels off. His command has improved as the season went on and his ability to locate three of his four offerings with plenty of confidence gives Miller the potential for comfortably above average command. Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: $2.7M (2022) CWS|ETA: 2023. The right-hander will mix in an 85-87 mph changeup that flashes above average. This season, however, was a different story as Yamakawa got back to his prime form and performed his signature Dosukoi home run celebration 41 times. Hendersons skillset is similar to that of Bobby Witt Jr.s with perhaps slightly less loud tools and a more advanced approach. Williams will mix in an average changeup as his fourth offering, but it can get firm on him in the 87-90 mph range. An above average runner, Westburg has enough athleticism and a good enough arm to stick at shortstop defensively. Because of Abels arm speed and ability to spin the baseball, theres a chance his curve could develop into something a bit more. Collier has an elite feel to hit with pitch recognition skills that you just dont see often from players of his age and experience. Ford impressively only chased 14% of pitches in this season, helping him walk at a 18% clip. Elite contact rates and a knack for getting on base give Frelick a high floor with enough impact to rack up plenty of extra base hits. The combination of hit-tool and power makes it easier to buy what Mervis is selling this season, but his numbers left-on-left really solidify how safe his offensive profile is. A comfortably above-average arm and more than enough athleticism to be passable in a corner outfield spot, there is plenty of reason to believe that Caissie can develop into at least an average defender and he made solid strides defensively this season. If Graceffo can develop a bit more of a feel for his changeup, he could be an average No. Theres still room for improvement with Hendersons splits, but when you crush righties to an OPS over 1.000, a .740 OPS vs. lefties is more than tolerable. The Japan Times LTD. All rights reserved. The Orioles have played Norby in the outfield some due to their crowded infield organizationally. 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. Theres much more potential for Herrera offensively and still plenty of time to get there. Working off of his lively fastball is his hammer of a curveball in the low 80s. Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division. Turang also adjusted his hands from sitting on his shoulder near his head to further away from his body and further back in his stance. 1.09 WHIP control his body much better plus runner, Tovar has improved in his! 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