The pitch produces ugly swings against both lefties and righties and regularly missed bats even when located within the zone. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|4th Round (121), 2020 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. The bat will likely always lead the way for the 23-year-old, though theres a lot to like in that department. Carter is already a polished hitter with an advanced approach. Rodriguez has a phenomenal feel for his change, throwing it for strikes to both lefties and righties in any count. It doesnt take much for Davis to generate power, especially now that his lower half plays a part in his swing. While Romo is strong and athletic enough to tap into some more power, his simple swing from both sides of the plate combined with above average bat speed has him trending towards a comfortably above average hit tool with enough power from both sides of the plate to be satisfied. His upper 70s curveball gives Leiter a second distinctive breaking ball with downward break and depth. Rodriguez mashed breaking balls to an OPS of .988 while dismantling fastballs to the tune of a 1.177 OPS. The 20-year-old has a sneaky good feel to hit and improved in that department as the year went on. Tovar has Gold Glove potential at the position and is already showing it by being one of the best defenders in Double-A at 20 years old. Rounding out Graceffos arsenal is his sweeping curveball in the 78-80 mph range. At the end of the day, the big asset here is Davis bat. He will need to improve with recognizing spin, but he was just an 18-year-old in full season ball this year. A Syracuse University grad, Aram hosts the "The Call Up" podcast centered around MLB prospects. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (2), 2021 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. Though his reps have been limited at the professional level thus far, Davis is a polished hitter who should be able to make up for lost time. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. He throws the pitch with good arm speed, creating lots of deception, making it his go-to secondary against right-handed hitters. 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. Porter went un-drafted in the first round and many saw him heading to Clemson for the 2023 season but the Rangers nabbed Porter in the fourth round with the 109th pick and were able to offer enough of a bonus to sign him away from his commitment to Clemson. Though, if he is going to tap into his plus raw power consistently, he will need to iron out the kinks with his lower half. 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. Turang has impressed scouts with his ability to hit and polish dating back to his high school days in Corona, California. 1 prospect in baseball. 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. While just an average runner, Merrill moves his feet well at shortstop and has the goods to potentially stick there. Steer was a consistent, reliable bat through his collegiate career thanks to a his natural feel to hit. 2/No. 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. The chase rates are still pretty high for De La Cruz, but he is quick enough to get to tough pitches and long enough to display impressive plate coverage. A switch-hitter with plus defensive potential and speed, Rocchio has climbed through the minors quickly thanks to his maturity. This season, Moreno has continued to mash to a high batting average, but his ground ball rate has jumped back up by more than five percent and the extra base hits have suffered as a result. Still a glove-first prospect, Tovar is trending more towards being an all-around shortstop than a defensive specialist. Vargas drives the ball to all fields with ease, controlling his body extremely well through his swing. TBC PREMIUM. 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. 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. Big, athletic right-hander with an over the top delivery that features some deception due to the natural funkiness. 1. Rafaelas offensive onslaught this season has totally shifted his outlook. Finding these before they become untouchable is the trick for any dynasty manager and that is what I enjoy most of all doing prospect deep dives. The pitch sits in the upper 80s, occasionally touching 90 MPH. Cavallis upside rivals that of any prospect in the minor leagues, as he features three swing-and-miss offerings and the size and athleticism seen in big league aces. 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. 15 of his 40 extra base hits in 2022 went to the opposite field. 5 outlook he had on draft day. He will need to cut down in the whiffs to reach his All-Star ceiling, though. The pitch sits in the upper 70s with downward break. 2 Pitching Prospect DL Hall To Debut Saturday, Prospects We Are Most Excited to Watch in 2022. His swing decisions as a whole have slowly improved, which is encouraging to see as he has made the leap to High-A this season. 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. Elite bat speed and present strength give Colas easy plus power. An under-the-radar Tennessee prep prospect in the 2020 Draft, few pro scouts had seen Carter play. Causing the bat to go in and out of the zone quickly leading to weaker contact and more ground balls. The improvements to the hit tool make Green an interesting 5-tool prospect. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in the rearview mirror, we're ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. Put simply, Perez is a unicorn. His swing at times can be a bit flat, but he has started to lift the ball with more consistency. Mercedes is that classic right fielder profile with power and speed and a strong arm. Power may not be a focal point of Tovars game, but an improved ability to pick his spots to let it eat and increased strength have him looking like a guy who can hit 15-20 homers despite a mostly gap-to-gap approach that will produce more doubles. Romo has some similarities to J.T. At times, Burleson sees the ball so well that he becomes swing happy, resulting in lower walk rates. Pfaadts preferred weapon for left-handed hitters is his above average changeup with late arm side fade in the mid 80s. He will need to improve his command and feel for pitching in order to achieve his ceiling, which remains sky high. Not only is the newly-turned 20-year-old already producing in the Minors, but he has big upside. Put simply, Colas just hits the ball hard and keeps getting better with more at bats. One of the more overlooked prospects in the 2018 international free agent class, De La Cruz signed for just $65K and is looking like he could end up being one of the biggest IFA steals in years. 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. The 18-year-old Johnson barrels up the ball with plus power to all fields. 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 insanely twitchy athlete who was also a highly regarded prospect on the mound, Winn generates impressive bat speed and rotational power. After a rough finish to his 2021 season in High-A which carried into Arizona Fall League struggles, much of Tovars perceived momentum was stifled heading into 2022. Alvarez relied on his natural feel to hit and decent overall approach to climb all the way to Triple-A in his age 20 season, but as he got to the upper levels, his struggles with elevated heaters were exploited a bit. It seems like Veens plan is to remain relatively slender and allow his plus speed to remain a big part of his game. Possessing comfortably plus pull side power, we have seen Naylor launch a ball over 460 feet this season to right field. An average pitch coming into the season, Tiedemanns improvement with the slider has it looking closer to above average while flashing plus. It was a great first full season for Mayer in just about every aspect. The simplicity of McLains swing helps him control his body well and punish velocity. Regardless, the power will come naturally for the 6 left-handed bat as he matures and fills out. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. Though command has remained a struggle for Hall, he has continued to punch out hitters at one of the highest marks in the minors (36.6%). Yet another Brewers prospect with elite speed, Ruiz registered the 11th best sprint speed in MLB at 29.9 ft/sec despite only playing 14 games at the MLB level. The lost 2022 season is upsetting, but at 21 years old and already in Double-A, Espino was ahead of schedule. 2 starter and he is in the right organization to keep developing on the mound quickly. The third above average or better pitch for White is his changeup in the upper 80s with late dive. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (13), 2021 (PHI)|ETA: 2023. With above-average speed and a good chance to stick in center, how much power Hassell develops at the plate will ultimately decide whether he is a solid regular or perennial All-Star. A grinder behind the dish, Alvarez has continued to improve defensively as he has progressed through the minors. While it may not feature the same movement as many of the sliders in modern-day baseball, Stones ability to throw it for quality strikes when behind in the count allows the offering to play up. A rare, ahead-of-his-years prep catching prospect, Romo has impressed both at the plate and behind it. adjustments Baty has made to tap into more power. Unfortunately, things have not gone to plan for either Lewis or the Twins. Yet another breakout offensive prospect in the Rays system, Manzardo offers one of the safest offensive profiles youll see. Walker has the upside of one of the most consistent power-hitters in baseball and the more games he plays, the more possible it seems that he can reach somewhere near his ceiling. Though swing and miss concerns cloud the 21-year-olds outlook a bit, his consistent production has become impossible to ignore. Reliever risk all but gone, Miller is a likely middle-of-the-rotation option with frontline potential. 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. He is still developing feel for the pitch and has a tendency to miss badly when his mechanics arent in sync. Brewers land trio of top int'l prospects. Perez generates easy extension thanks to his ridiculously long levers, causing the ball to get in on hitters quickly. It seemed like 2022 was finally the season where Lewis was starting to put it all together. Despite standing at 6-foot-7, Woods ability to repeat his pre-swing moves and barrel adjustability has helped him limit the whiffs. A move to third seems likely but it doesnt really matter too much where you play if you slug with the best of them. The heater has some riding life to it and plays well at the top of the zone, generating an impressive 13.4% swinging strike rate this season. 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. 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. Coming out of IMG Academy, Green impressed scouts with his massive power output and speed on the basepaths. The fourth offering for Pfaadt is his average curveball which he will mix in a few times per game to steal strikes. Its a high spin pitch that jumps from his low release point, generating plenty off whiff in the zone. //