With the Buffaloes out of contention, the club opted to protect their star pitcher rather than running him out in a bid for either the ERA or strikeout title. Yoshida, who played in 120 games (his third straight year playing every game), added a batting title to his burgeoning resume in 2020, batting .350 in 408 at-bats to win the Pacific League crown for the first time. Overall, there is 30 homer power here with good on-base skills and an ability to hit lefties. Meyers calling card is his plus-plus slider which sits 89-91 and generates 2800 RPMs. Height/Weight: 63, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R| 1st Round (27) 2021|ETA: 2025, An under slot first round pick, the Padres followed their trend of scooping up pop up prospects with the selection of Merrill. The top prep arm in the 2021 Draft, Jobe is a data darling and a premium athlete on the mound. Even when he is a bit out front on off speed, Mervis has the swing malleability and strength to drive the ball out of the yard when he doesnt get his A swing off. Darvish finished the season with an 8-11 mark and 4.22 ERA. The rankings you'll soon be yelling about are based upon reasonable expectations, using things like . This selection is particularly difficult. Jung hits the ball hard to all fields and should offer a nice blend of batting average and power. Baty made some small tweaks to sync up his upper body and lower-half, slashing his ground ball rate by more than 10%. 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. Background Music:RAIDEN by SENZORONIN by GRILLABEATS. Ford already looks like a potential steal, turning in a great offensive season in 2022, flashing his above average power along with an extremely advanced approach for his age. Naoya Masuda is coming in, he posted a 2.24 ERA in 64 innings last season. As a result, Chourio can get a bit out of control at times and pull off the ball. Prospect Rankings Depth Charts MLB Players Association . Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. As I speak to Minor Leaguers of who has stood out to them over the last couple seasons, Arandas name comes up as much as anyones. The struggles against velocity are a concern with Pages and he will need to find a way to be more efficient to the baseball. He would project as a well above average defender at either spot. A 20/20 shortstop with gold glove defense is the hope here, and Tovar seems to inch closer to that outcome each day. 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. Does a great job of hunting pitches he can do damage with early in counts before relying on his natural feel to hit and ability to spray the ball all over when he has two strikes. Williams put his big tools on display in his first pro season, giving Rays fans plenty to look forward to. In three years as a Mariner, he was 15-24 with a 4.97 ERA. A shoulder injury followed 2020s cancelled season, delaying his development quite a bit. He stole 28 bases on 38 tries this season. Despite being a below-average runner, Burlesons reads and routes were solid as the year went on and his arm as a former pitcher is comfortably above-average. The Giants like to target naturally deceptive arms with unique pitch profiles, and Harrison fits the bill quite perfectly. Waldichuks heater sits in the mid 90s and is a high-spin pitch averaging over 2,300 RPMs. From the left side, Amador utilizes a gathering leg kick in tandem with a rhythmic hand load with impressive control. Given Harrisons athleticism and ability to get outs already in the upper minors, Ill bet on him being closer to the frontline starter outcome. Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from JapanBall. It was a lost season for Matos who battled injuries all year long. The top prep pitching prospect in the 2021 draft, Painter is a wunderkind who is tall enough to play forward on the hardwood, young enough to be a college freshman, and yet is polished enough to pound the strike zone with multiple plus pitches. Things clicked for, Williams in his fourth season, becoming the teams ace and one of the best pitchers in the country. This was his fifth consecutive year with a sub-2 ERA. It seems that the Pirates longterm plan is to keep Rodriguez at catcher, but if he continues to produce the way he has offensively, they will likely use his versatility as a way to keep him in the lineup. The bat will likely always lead the way for the 23-year-old, though theres a lot to like in that department. After almost never throwing it in high school, Jobe showed a pretty good feel for the pitch which boasts 14 inches of arm side fade. Youth. He simply dismantled Low-A hitters, punching out 81 batters in 52.1 innings with a WHIP of 0.88. Though the pitch can be inconsistent, it boasts 17 inches of horizontal movement which can be devastating for right-handed hitters given how difficult it can be to pick up the ball out of his hand from his slingshot release. Like in the box, Veens running and fielding projection is contingent on how his body develops. 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: 60, 185|Bat/Throw: L/L|1st Round (19), 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2024. 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. 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). He's tallied 24 assists since 2017; for comparison's sake, Bryce Harper led big-league right fielders in that category last season, and he has 22 assists over the same timeframe. Ota was a hard-slugging high school player who was drafted by the Yomiuri Giants and promptly given Hideki Matsuis old No. Opponents hit just .167 against the pitch this season and it is sharp enough to be a weapon against both lefties and righties. One of the most dynamic players in the 2021 Draft, mock drafts had Ford going as high as the top five and as low as the twenties; the athletic catcher wound up somewhere in the middle, selected 12th overall by Seattle. Things clicked for Vargas in the power department during the 2021 season, launching 23 homers along with 52 extra base hits in 120 games between High-A and Double-A. 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. Yoshida has a good approach and decent power. 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. He gets to his top speed quicker than most his size, but that could change if Veen adds a bunch of weight. Green gets to his top speed quickly and should be a menace on the base paths. Carroll has the offensive profile of a top of the order catalyst who can do it all. 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. 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. Theres no questions in regards to his power. After what weve seen from Naylor this year as a result of tangible adjustments in the box, its getting easier to believe that he will hit enough. 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. Maybe one of the most overlooked prospects in baseball over the last couple years, Aranda has produced a .323/.408/.513 slash line with 34 HR over his last two Minor League seasons. His arsenal is led by his plus fastball in the mid 90s with lots of ride. At one point, OHoppe was seen as a glove-first catching prospect. With above average tools across the board and the work ethic, instincts and makeup to maximize those tools, its no surprise that the 21-year-old has been able to fly through the minors. Stone deploys a four-pitch mix with multiple weapons that induce whiffs within the strike zone. As he gets more experienced on the base paths, Chourio should easily be able to steal 20+ bags per season. A wunderkind who towers at 6-foot-8, Perez has floored scouts and opponents alike with his ability to command the strike zone and repeat his mechanics on top of his nasty stuff. At times, Collier tends get on his front foot a bit too early, leading to some rollovers and weaker contact. It is more of a matter of whether his hit tool can translate at the highest level. Jung has a chance to post a batting average in the high 200s, along with 25+ homers and average or better defense at third. Much like his future teammate Paul Goldschmidt, Walker should be able to surprise the defense for 10-15 stolen bases per year. He finished with a 6-5 mark, 4.66 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP, walking 32 batters and giving up 16 home runs in 106 innings. Brown will mix in a changeup that flashes average, however the effectiveness of his hammer curveball against lefties lessens the necessity for his changeup. Viewed as a high-level draft prospect dating back to his high school days, Lee elected to play for his father at Cal Poly where he raked for three seasons as well as on the Cape. The bidding war for his services could be historic when hes ready to break into the big leagues. Matt Murton, Hanshin Tigers Legend & NPB "Chatter Up!" He also finished the season with more walks (72) than strikeouts (29) for the second straight season. Impressive bat-to-ball skills and just overall improved quality of contact in 2021 helped Rocchio triple his home run total from 2019 in just 40 extra games. Caissie has not totally tapped into his big raw power in games due to his struggles to lower half inconsistencies. The four seam fastball has been a hittable pitch for Priester through the years. A good athlete, Wood played basketball as well before moving down to Florida to focus on baseball (smart move). The Buffaloes are preparing to post their superstar to MLB, but Yoshida gave his franchise one last gift, helping lead the team to their first Japan Series title since 1996. Pfaadts pitchability, polish and improving stuff have him trending towards a rotation spot with the D-backs next year. Of his off-speed offerings, Espinos slider is his strongest. In its second year, 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition offers another take on the MLB flagship set. The defensive tools are loud and he should impact the game with his glove and legs on a nightly basis. Priester has the ceiling of a No. Brown has a pair of impressive breaking balls, including a spike curve in the low 80s and a sharp slider in the low 90s. Top of the scale speed with elite power potential as a switch hitter makes De La Cruz seem like he was created in a lab. Bradleys 86-88 mph slider gives him a second plus pitch and it gets better each time Ive seen Bradley throw. Still, the potential was more than evident. He is currently a plus runner who utilizes long strides to cover tons of ground in the outfield along with a plus arm. The 70 grade speed has translated into big stolen base numbers for Winn, swiping 43 bags on 48 tries this season. A slightly open stance with a rhythmic leg kick, Aranda has some of the best bat to ball skills in the minors. Davis has shown good bat-to-ball skills and immense pull-side power that should have Pirates fans excited. When Johnson is at his best, he is able to shoot balls the other way with authority as well, but he will need to find some more consistency with his lower half. It seems like Veens plan is to remain relatively slender and allow his plus speed to remain a big part of his game. 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. Cavallis fastball command has improved and he has found more confidence in his plus curveball in the mid 80s as a put-away pitch. He is able to repeat this move remarkably well, timing it up with a simple stride. Once he returned in June, however, the 2019 Pacific League MVP got his year back on track and slashed .251/.328/.391 with 21 doubles and eight home runs across 102 games. Theres much more potential for Herrera offensively and still plenty of time to get there. Senga threw at least six innings in each of his final six starts, and didnt allow an earned run over his final 40.1 innings. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (149), 2019 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. Lee has flashed above average power to his pull side and will pick his spots to try to do damage. 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. His final pitch of the afternoon was clocked at 163 kph, which comes in at, oh, 101 mph. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (21), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2023. 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. There have been few players with Woods profile, so projecting a player like him is extremely difficult. He must first rehab from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last September. De La Cruz absolutely flies. Parada has the upside of a middle-of-the-order masher for a first division team. 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. Player transfers from Nippon Professional Baseball are open, as well, with Yomiuri Giants ace Tomoyuki Sugano the most prominent candidate to move to MLB for the 2021 season. Johnson should be an above average defender at second. Big power and at least average hitting ability will have Colas looking like a corner outfield masher who can stay in the lineup every day thanks to his left-on-left success. In 129 games, he batted .266/.375/.578 with a wRC+ of 186 while leading the Pacific League with 90 RBI. He identifies spin well and punishes mistakes while lifting the ball as much as anyone in the minors which helps his offensive profile. An athletic hitter who really gets into his legs, Tovar uses the ground well to generate more power than youd expect and his wide, crouched stance helps him keep his weight back and control his body well. Factor in his above-average defense in right field, and it's easy to understand why he was estimated to have contributed nearly nine wins on the year. Westburg has above average raw power and his ability to get into it consistently in games this season bodes well for his longterm outlook. The Yankees feel like they have their shortstop of the future and they have every reason to think so. He hit .335/.453/.565 with 28 home runs and more walks than strikeouts. Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021 (SD)|ETA: 2025. Matos has the capability to let the ball travel and use the whole field, which is why his aggressive approach doesnt knock down the hit tool projection for him too much. Valeras calling card is his sweet left-handed swing geared for lift and power. Some of the easier power youll see in the minors, Baty requires little movement to get into his plus raw power. Over a three-month stretch from June to August, Murakami was practically unstoppable, hitting .393 with 34 home runs and 69 RBI. Theres a great chance that the Angels have their shortstop of the future in Neto and whether the hit tool is closer to above average or plus territory will likely determine his ceiling. Lawlar is an elite athlete with quick-twitch actions on the defensive side of the ball. Mervis hit .319/.360/.468 against fastballs 95+ this season while posting an OPS of .854 against non-fastballs. 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. He won the Sawamura Award and Pacific League Triple Crown for the second straight season, winning 15 games with a 1.68 ERA while striking out 205 batters across 193 innings. This has helped Ruiz see the ball longer and make better swing decisions. 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. The changeup gives Hall another comfortably above-average secondary pitch in the mid 80s that features lots of arm-side run and some sink. If Parada sticks behind the dish, he would likely be a fringe-average defender at best, however his work ethic and high baseball IQ could help him in that department. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: S/R|1st Round (8) 2022|ETA: 2024. At a solid 5-foot-10, 230 pounds, Alvarez has easy plus pop in the tank, especially to his pull side. Youll see Williams often finish even his swing more upright than he started, which is a bit of a tell. Arihara is more than a name and a frame. 1. Even in a hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, Campusano posted impressive offensive numbers over his last two seasons hitting .296/.364/.511 with 29 homers and a strikeout rate of just 18.7%. And so on. At one point this season, Wiemer looked lost in Double-A for weeks. He gets plenty of whiffs on the pitch at the top of the zone. He is rangy with actions that have continuously become smoother along with an 80 grade arm. An average pitch coming into the season, Tiedemanns improvement with the slider has it looking closer to above average while flashing plus. Often times, hitters cannot differentiate the changeup from his riding fastball until its too late. He has played all three spots in his Minor League career, but he is most comfortable and experienced in right field. Height/Weight: 63, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: 2018 LAD ($2.5M)|ETA: 2024. Kim Ng, Miami Marlins General Manager (01/06/21). Even though his front shoulder can leave the ball a bit earlier than desired, he keeps his weight back and his bat stays in the zone for so long that he has no problem pulverizing fastballs. It sits 93-95 MPH, topping out at 97. Theres no way around the fact that 2022 was a disappointing year for Leiter, but he earns exceptional marks for his makeup/work ethic and has has a pretty good built-in pitching coach in his father, Al. The curve has become Browns go-to pitch against lefties, while his improved slider has become a much more reliable pitch for him against right-handed hitters. A plus hit tool with above average power that Manzardo is able to tap into every ounce of thanks to his swing and approach, the 22-year-old is one of the safest bats in the minors. Rounding out Graceffos arsenal is his sweeping curveball in the 78-80 mph range. 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. 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. Its a big leap from the complex to Low-A and he handled it extremely well as a teenager. A plus hitter who has progressively tapped into more power, Aranda fits the mold of many other Rays prospects with an extremely safe offensive profile. Its difficult to find any pitcher more electric than Moinelo. The former first rounder should be a part of the Orioles 2023 plans. 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. 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. 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. In the 2021 season, he managed .271/.368/.462, with 17 homers and 24 doubles - impressive figures from another prospect who has only just hit 20 years of age. His coach at East Carolina Cliff Godwin preaches quiet pre-swing moves with the no stride approach in two strike counts. The Mariners chose not to pitch Kikuchi after September 23, showing that they didnt think he would help in their unsuccessful playoff push that went down to the last day of the season. He has a great chance to be an above average regular with All Star upside at a difficult position. This past year was actually a step back for Suzuki, with him hitting .300/.409/.544 with 25 home runs in 118 games. 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 and wrists contain immense strength that allow him to manipulate the barrel at a high level. He covers plenty of ground with great closing speed, but could improve his jumps and routes some. Another good athlete, but not a burner, Norby brings above average speed to the table and excellent footwork/actions at second base. In the early going, Walker has struggled a bit with his reads, but his work ethic and athletic ability lend plenty of reason to believe that he can blossom into a solid outfielder. 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. An above-average runner, Cowser covers plenty of ground in center field with long strides and solid closing speed. Play Ball Youth Baseball & Softball. Leiters mid 80s slider was easily his best pitch this season. It's easy to get caught up in what Yamakawa doesn't provide. Westburg is quick to the ball which allows him to catch up to velocity and avoid cheating. Collier has hit the ground running at the complex already showcasing his exciting power potential with a 450-foot bomb. Neto has enough power to smack 20 homers hitting for a solid average and getting on base. Great contact skills and developing power with a projectable/athletic frame give Cowser an exciting combination of a solid floor and intriguing upside. Vientos always had raw pop, but some small tweaks at the plate have allowed him to really tap into his plus raw power. A favorite to be selected first overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mayer surprisingly fell to the Red Sox with the fourth selection. in the Profile section of your subscriber account page. The only reason we did not see Mervis promoted was due to the fact that he is not Rule 5 eligible until next year and the Cubs already have a 40 Man Roster crunch. Even when the stuff isnt all the way there, Priesters above average command and five pitch mix helps him turn in quality starts. His swing at times can be a bit flat, but he has started to lift the ball with more consistency. Tops out at 102 with a disgusting slider and a split fastball. 348. For another, his build is the most prototypical of the pitchers included in this piece, at 6-foot-2 and 211 pounds. Chourios load is simple, picking his heel up while focusing on shifting his weight onto his back side. It was more of the same for Lee in his 31 pro games, hitting .303/.389/.451 in High-A and briefly Double-A. His receiving is better than I thought it would be, and his arm looks average. Halls command of the heater is fringe average with a tendency to miss arm-side due to the heavy run he produces when he flies open too early. He chokes up and widens out with two strikes and simply looks to put the ball in play rather than do damage and often still winds up doing damage because of elite raw power. Hes a pretty darn good athlete too. Haarlem Baseball Week (Honkbalweek Haarlem) in the Netherlands - European New Zealand Baseball National Team does the Haka at 2022 "Chatter Up!" The 23-year-old could find himself in the big leagues as early as Opening Day 2023 and has the upside of a 30-30 threat with solid defense in a corner. What became abundantly clear rather quickly was the fact that PCA has a bit more to him than many were giving him credit for around the time he was traded straight up for Javier Bez. 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. 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. 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. Players like Yu Darvish and Kenta Maeda have lit up the NPB and have played the game of baseball for over half of their lives, while up-and-coming sensation Kohei Arihara is shocking the world with his phenomenal talent and promise. 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. Its not only the offense that has improved for Dominguez as the teenager made leaps in every aspect of his game. The Rays took Bradley in the fifth round in 2018 and gave him twice the slot value, tantalized by his upside. While Matos will need to adjust his approach in order to have success at the upper levels, his impressive season was buoyed by fantastic bat-to-ball skills. 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). Standings. Burleson has enough strength to leave the yard to all fields when he really gets a hold of one, hitting a handful of opposite field home runs this season. He is athletic, moving and blocking well behind the dish. Bradleys plus fastball is his best pitch. Theres some question within the industry if De La Cruz can stick at shortstop as he physically matures, but given that he is an off the charts athlete with a rocket for an arm, added muscle and weight shouldnt hold him back much, if at all. Theres room for more upside with the 21-year-old, who earns high marks for his tireless work ethic. While just an average runner, Merrill moves his feet well at shortstop and has the goods to potentially stick there. Hitting the ball harder has unsurprisingly resulted in a career-year power wise for Turang. Secondary value matters, but sometimes it's just fun to watch someone hit dingers. Though his cutterish slider is more of an above average pitch, Williams uses the pitch frequently against righties as a weak contact inducer that he lands for a strike more frequently than his big curve. The 24-year-old could improve with his ability to pick up spin. Smooth hands and and a strong enough arm for the position have Rocchio projecting as a plus defender. Yamakawa is good for the latter, even if that's all he's good for on a baseball diamond. An elite defensive defender at multiple spots, Rafaela enjoyed a power breakout in 2022, boosting his longterm outlook. Volpe has the goods to blend a plus hit tool with plus game power. 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. Ford already makes good swing decisions, shows a good feel for the barrel and has flashed above average power as a 19-year-old. He could debut as soon as 2023. Three potentially plus pitches with solid command and impressive size/athleticism on the mound paints the picture of a potential front line starter. On a weekly sports program in August former Olympic rhythmic gymnast Airi Hatakeyama mentioned that Suzuki, her husband, was a fan of Mike Trout and watched videos of the Angels star. 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. Waldichuk will also mix in an average curveball in the upper 70s as a fourth pitch to change pace and steal strikes. 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