As he develops better command of all of his offerings, Jobes changeup could develop into a plus pitch. A new year, a new board and new ranks. 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. There was no letdown from the Orix outfielder, who continued to impress in his third season as a regular. And can the others pull themselves out of the mire of poor or uneven 2021 performances and build something? Rounding out Bibees arsenal is an average curveball that he will mix in against lefties and to steal strikes against righties. A natural hitter, Vargas has put up strong offensive numbers at every stop. But as Yamakawa dealt with various injuries and lost protection in the lineup with the departures of players like Hideto Asamura and Shogo Akiyama, his production also took a hit, reducing him to just 24 homers each in 2020 and 2021. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. De La Cruz absolutely flies. 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. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. On top of the elite velocity, Miller has improved the shape of his fastball to give it more ride. Youth. The 2021 performance of Kikuchi, who used to pitch for NPBs Saitama Seibu Lions, was also a tale of two seasons. It seems like Veens plan is to remain relatively slender and allow his plus speed to remain a big part of his game. Matt Murton, Hanshin Tigers Legend & NPB "Chatter Up!" For another, his build is the most prototypical of the pitchers included in this piece, at 6-foot-2 and 211 pounds. His routes and overall comfort in the outfield makes it easy to forget that he is just 18 years old. Still probably two years from Fenway Park, Mayer could have a claim as one of baseballs best overall prospects by the end of next year. 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 long strides help him close in on the baseball in the outfield, which has helped Wood actually look pretty good in the early going in center field. He is currently a plus runner who utilizes long strides to cover tons of ground in the outfield along with a plus arm. The 21-year-olds game was polished enough for the Orioles to see him as an asset to their playoff push, earning a September call up for the American League Wild Card hopefuls. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site. He's since played in nearly every international event one can, including both the 2013 and 2017 World Baseball Classics, and it stands to reason those tournaments are as close as he'll come to suiting up against MLB talent regularly. 23. The limited track record caused us to keep White towards the back of our preseason top 100 list this year, however another 80 impressive innings has White climbing up the list and positioning himself as one of the better right-handed pitching prospects in baseball. Unfortunately, things have not gone to plan for either Lewis or the Twins. His performance over the past two years should have him on the MLB radar. Matos is an aggressive base runner and has stolen bases with a high rate of success in previous seasons. The second above average offering for Bibee is his mid 80s changeup with late fade. 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. Boasting an impressive blend of contact and power this season, OHoppe produced a zone contact rate of 87% while hitting 26 homers. "Paul Goldschmidt will play for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic" - @ FOX Sports MLB. The progress the 22-year-old has made behind the dish in tandem with his offensive onslaught has him looking like the catcher of the future for the Guardians. Flashing plus in the 86-88 mph range, Perezs sharp, late breaking slider is difficult for hitters to differentiate from his fastball until it is too late. An above average runner, Westburg has enough athleticism and a good enough arm to stick at shortstop defensively. Millers surface level stats may not be as sexy as some of the other pitching prospects in his ranking tier, however the Texas League and Pacific Coast League are two of the most difficult spots in the Minors to pitch. As Herrera gains confidence in his ability to drive the ball all over the field, his offensive consistency should continue to improve as it is a much tougher game when you are trying to catch everything out in front of home plate. 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. Crow-Armstrong already has nine homers on the season and has recorded exit velocities of 107 mph on several occasions this year. Youll see Williams often finish even his swing more upright than he started, which is a bit of a tell. The high velocity, riding fastball pairs with Rodriguezs screwball of a changeup at 83-85 mph to make hitters extremely uncomfortable. Average or better tools across the board and consecutive productive seasons make it difficult to find a deficiency in Westburgss profile. He lacks physical stature, but is wiry strong with quick twitch that you just cant teach and has steadily improved in regards to driving the ball in the air. Among qualified batters, no player struck out fewer times. From the left side, Amador utilizes a gathering leg kick in tandem with a rhythmic hand load with impressive control. How much power he will generate is the biggest question that will ultimately determine his ceiling but 16 homers in 99 games between Low-A, High-A and Double-A is a great sign. His fastball sits at 94-97 miles-per-hour, topping at 99 with high spin rates and limited effort. Going into the draft in the summer, CBS actually ranked Mayer as their top prospect on the board. This past year was actually a step back for Suzuki, with him hitting .300/.409/.544 with 25 home runs in 118 games. Banged up all season long, it would probably bit unfair to draw any major conclusions from his 91 games this season. Pre-owned . If he does need to move to third eventually, Mayer would be a plus defender there. Sasaki has retired 52 straight batters and counting, we'll see how far that streak continues next week. He could debut as soon as 2023. 34. Collier fell into the laps of the Reds at pick No. The Rays have plenty of options at first base moving forward, but Manzardo might be the best of the bunch. The pitch has produced absurd spin rates over 3,000 RPMs with impressive depth. A plus arm, soft hands, good footwork and clean actions give Mayer a great chance to stick at the position even if he fills out a little bit. 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. 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. Fuji from Shinkansen; bullet train passing at Yasuaki Yamasaki of Yokohama DeNa BayStars Enters Game Atop Sports Aguilas Cibaeas advance in playoffs against the Tigres de Licey Ichiro Introduced Before His Final MLB Series (at the Tokyo USA Pacific Northwest Tour & Alaska Midnight Sun Game, Over a three-month stretch from June to August, Murakami was practically unstoppable. Yoshida also hit 14 home runs and stole eight bases. Not only did Sano crush 29 doubles and 22 home runs, but he did so while maintaining a strikeout rate below 10%. Height/Weight: 62, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: (2018)|ETA: 2023. The Top 300 is here. Improved approach and swing mechanics have helped his long-term outlook over the last couple seasons, but Vientos still remains a boom-or-bust corner player with immense offensive upside. Winn boasts top of the scale speed and his freakish athleticism can be seen on the base paths and in the field. The pitchs perceived velocity is closer to the upper-90s thanks to Harrisons low release point and high spin rates. A sweet left-handed swing with a ton of whip, Mayer hit the ball hard and can spray it all over. Built-in deception, good stuff and consistently improving command have his stock quickly rising. The parallel lineup remains the same as last year, including Cherry Blossoms (#/99) and Jade Green (#/75). His quick bat and impressive body control helps him crush fastballs and changeups. Neto has enough power to smack 20 homers hitting for a solid average and getting on base. His best pitch is his plus slider in the upper 80s. He also throws a slider. Struggles with breaking balls seem to be the only thing holding back Winn offensively, though it is important to note that he was hardly 20 years old at the time of his Double-A promotion. He also led the league in walk percentage, so it isn't all butterflies and cupcakes here. Cowser has had to adjust to aggressive assignments and should settle into a strikeout rate closer to 20% than 30%. His lack of base, caused him to struggle with off speed stuff, but Williams crushed fastballs to an OPS over 1.000. Great plate discipline and body control help Henderson remain productive against all pitch types and he uses the entire field impressively. 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. A borderline plus hit tool and comfortably above average power paired with strong defense behind the dish has OHoppe looking like the Angels backstop of the future. 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. 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. Statcast Leaders Baseball Savant Top Prospect Stats. The outfielder has no problem hitting the ball where its pitched and has shown an easy ability to leave the yard from foul pole to foul pole. The defense will be something to follow for Amador, not because he isnt capable at shortstop, but rather the presence of Ezequiel Tovar and Amadors elite defensive potential at second base could result in a move to the other side of the diamond at the upper levels. A doubles machine due to his all-fields approach and swing that is geared for hard line drives, Mead has racked up 75 doubles along with 28 homers since the start of last season (180 games). He has room to fill out at the plate but his selective approach and ability to get on base is serving him well. Arguably 2021s biggest breakout prospect got off to a brutally slow start this season before kicking things in gear the rest of the way. If Tomoyuki Sugano isnt the best pitcher in Japan then its probably Senga. B-T: R-R. Born: Jan. 30, 1993 (27) The 2020 season got off to a late start due to the . Carter Cromwell. Theres plenty of similarities between Jonathan India and McLains offensive profile and much like last years Reds Rookie of the Year, McLains power could play up to above-average in Great American Ballpark. Wiemer mentioned on ourprospect podcast The Call Uphow he would like stolen bases to remain an aspect of his game even at the highest level. It takes Pages a while to get to his top speed but once he does, hes an above-average runner. Yamamoto induced a lot of swinging strikes this season, which is no surprise given his repertoire. It will never be a bat-missing machine like the changeup, but it is a valuable pitch nonetheless. Fuji from Shinkansen; bullet train passing at Yasuaki Yamasaki of Yokohama DeNa BayStars Enters Game Atop Sports Aguilas Cibaeas advance in playoffs against the Tigres de Licey Ichiro Introduced Before His Final MLB Series (at the Tokyo USA Pacific Northwest Tour & Alaska Midnight Sun Game, including an exciting steal of home against the Yankees, inclusion of an internal brace to the elbow. Suzuki is still a couple of years away from domestic free agency and without being posted, as Kenta Maeda was in 2015, he would have to wait until at least 2023 to move to MLB. The early results at the MLB level on top of a dynamite Triple-A season for Brown are hard to deny. 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. 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. 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. Height/Weight: 510, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: Rays (2016)|ETA: 2022. The simplicity of his swing and easy power has helped Henderson consistently tap into his exciting raw pop in games with potentially even more in the tank. The pennant races are set to begin anew as NPB prepares to kick off another season. 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. Casas has already hit home runs as far as 472 feet and has the ability to mishit baseballs that still leave the yard. 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. He could probably benefit from getting the ball in the air a bit more (47% GB rate), though Hendersons ability to hit the ball hard to all fields and above average speed should have him routinely above average in the BABIP department. 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. Background Music:RAIDEN by SENZORONIN by GRILLABEATS. That said, Vargas has moved all over the diamond in anticipation of his 2022 call up, seeing action in left field as well as second base and first base. His walk rates marginally improved in 2022, but he will need to find a way to more consistently repeat his mechanics to reach his frontline ceiling. A well-rounded game with monster offensive upside, Mayer has already shown a solid feel to hit with still plenty of physical projection. For one, he's a former teammate of Shohei Ohtani who has been on teams' radars for years as a result. Now, Gasser operates more in the 93-96 MPH range, using his low vertical attack angle along with the riding life on his fastball to make for a tough pitch up in the zone. There are few hitters in the minors who hit fastballs harder than Wiemer and his stacked setup helps him stay back on off speed. Westburg followed up a strong 2021 season with an even bigger 2022 in Triple-A. The safest bat in the 2022 draft class, the switch hitting Lee has added muscle to tap into above average power to pair with his 70 grade hit tool. Perez presently has above-average command with a great chance to reach the plus territory in that regard. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. 4. An advanced feel to swing the bat and elite defensive potential have PCA making up for lost time this season. Stocky with a powerful and explosive lower half, Alvarez stays in his backside really well and controls his body throughout his load and swing. Despite liking to go to his pull-side for damage, Wiemer has shown easy pop to all fields and does a good job of hitting the ball where its pitched. A slightly open stance with a rhythmic leg kick, Aranda has some of the best bat to ball skills in the minors. Best-selling Japanese Baseball Author Robert Whiting (8/6/21). Murakami won both the Slash Line Triple Crown (.318 BA, .458 OBP, .710 SLG) and the traditional Triple Crown (.318 BA, 56 HR, 134 RBI), becoming the youngest player in NPB history to do so. He must first rehab from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last September. While the free-swinging aspect to Matos approach presents at least some risk, the combination of his bat-to-ball skills and room for growth within his frame give Matos exiting offensive upside. A deep arsenal that is headlined by a plus plus fastball that routinely touches triple digits, Miller has some of the best stuff youll see in the minors. Not far behind is Millers above average curveball which he has sharpened this season. October 22, 2021. The swing itself is somewhat reminiscent of Freddie Freeman due to the ability of using a short swing with a big frame. It is uncertain whether the former Carp ace will pitch in 2022, though hes targeted a possible return for September. 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. When Caissie is able to keep his weight back and stay in his back hip, the way he can impact the baseball to all fields is impressive and his pull side power can be jaw-dropping. Rodriguez further simplified his load in 2022, losing the moving leg kick in favor for a toe tap. The reality is, Moreno would likely be getting every day reps at the big league level for a large portion of MLBs teams right now. Working off of his elite fastball, the changeup will play up, but the pitch itself is nasty. Overall, there is 30 homer power here with good on-base skills and an ability to hit lefties. OHoppe uses the ground well tapping into above average raw power with explosive lower half. Halls repertoire is as impressive as anyones and he is clearly the second-best pitching prospect in the Orioles farm system. He will likely begin next season in Double-A with a chance to jump up to Triple-A relatively quickly after already looking strong in his cameo with New Hampshire at the end of the season. Get away with it or B. He drew 59 walks this season while only striking out 65 times. Theres no crazy tools to dream on or much defensive value, however he has been arguably the most consistent hitter in the minors over the last couple years. Initially looking shaky in the early parts of his professional career, Baty worked hard to improve his footwork and agility and the improvements became noticeable in games. 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. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (50) 2020|ETA: 2024. After his idol, Ichiro Suzuki, Japanese star, Shohei Ohtani has established his place at the top in Major League Baseball. The 21-year-olds set up and swing is reminiscent of Nolan Arenado, starting with his hands somewhat high while using the same unique timing mechanism that starts with the back heel actually coming off of the ground before rocking backwards and picking up his front foot. The Giants like to target naturally deceptive arms with unique pitch profiles, and Harrison fits the bill quite perfectly. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in the rearview mirror, were ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. As for the inserts, the 1987 Topps Cherry Tree Variation (1:8 pack) series puts a unique spin on the retro style. 1 overall in the draft but slipped to the 8th pick due . As Japan's 12 clubs prepare to chase the pennant, here are six players from the Pacific . While there are holes in Valeras game, he has remained productive at every level, reaching Triple-A before his 22nd birthday. After struggling to develop as an infielder defensively, Ruiz made the move to the outfield where he has progressed pretty nicely. 15 of his 40 extra base hits in 2022 went to the opposite field. The southpaw has three impressive offerings but the combination of his plus fastball and plus changeup has helped him carve up more experienced hitters. Struggles at the plate and defensive questions had Ruiz losing prospect relevancy entering the season, but a high-900s OPS and the Minor League lead in stolen bases can change things quickly. Thats the biggest thing for me. Sano was the right man for the job, as hes hit at least .303 with an OPS of .842 or higher in each of the past three seasons. (You can unsubscribe anytime). 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. Arroyo is a natural up the middle, with clean actions, impressive footwork and a rocket for an arm. Hes not afraid to mix the pitch in to righties as well as he does a good job of keeping it at the bottom of the zone and below. A 30% chase rate and and even higher high in-zone whiff rate on four-seamers has resulted in him seeing more of them, but there are plenty of good hitters who have blue zones up there, theyre just better at laying off those pitches (see: Mike Trout). Impressive pull side power and a good athlete. The fourth pitch for Painter is a changeup that has flashed above-average in the upper 80s. Tops out at 102 with a disgusting slider and a split fastball. As he gets more experienced on the base paths, Chourio should easily be able to steal 20+ bags per season. 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. He finished as the PL leader with a 0.94 WHIP in his 126.2 innings. He starts upright and takes a short stride before just letting his bat speed and elite hand eye coordination kick in. He has the goods to be one of the better offensive catchers in the game. A plus runner, Turangs speed is impactful both in the field and on the base paths. Its easy to envision Carter developing into a plus hitter or better with the way he is able to repeat his moves and find the barrel. Height/Weight: 62, 215|Bat/Throw: L/L|2nd Round (70), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. 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. He is an athletic hitter who should consistently post above average contact rates and does not expand the zone too much. Amador is one of the more polished under-20 prospects in all of the minor leagues. The home runs were still there this year, with the young infielder showing his impressive power was no fluke by following up a 36-home run season with 28 in a year cut short by 23 games. Working off of the fastball for Abel is a plus slider in the mid 80s with late, sharp downward bite. Ford has the offensive skillset to put up 20/20 seasons while being an OBP machine. Rocchios right-handed swing has been more advanced over the years, though he closed the gap on his splits this season. Vargas kept things rolling into Triple-A this season where he hit 17 homers and 53 XBH in 113 games. White has an assortment of secondaries he is comfortable going to off of his fastball, but his slider is the best of the bunch. When Frelick is at his best, he is smacking line drives to either gap while resorting to more of the put the ball in play approach with two strikes. Lees swing is almost identical from both sides of the plate, utilizing a simple set up and quiet load while relying on his impressive bat speed and added strength to produce impact. Its not only the offense that has improved for Dominguez as the teenager made leaps in every aspect of his game. Added strength has helped Aranda tap into above average power, posting the highest exit velocities of his career in 2022, maxing out at 112 mph. Smooth and easy mechanics help White repeat his delivery and pound the strike zone. The southpaw will also mix in an average upper 70s curveball to steal strikes on occasion. 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. That said, the improvement of Gassers command and feel for his changeup give him a solid chance to stick as a starter and the Brewers aggressively promoting the second-year pro to Triple-A is reflective of their confidence in his pitchability. The philosophy does not work for everyone, but for talented hitters like Burleson and Norby (as well as various MLB examples), it has been a big reason why they have both been able to reach Triple-A in their first full season. Height/Weight: 62, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th round (150), 2018 (TB)|ETA: 2023. His arm is average and the range is slightly above average, but he makes all of the plays and seems to always be in the right spot. As we have already seen, Neto is a high floor bat with solid complementary tools that should help him climb through the minors quickly. His present feel to hit is extremely advanced as are his defensive tools. Rodriguez is extremely difficult to strike out, possessing great pitch recognition skills and impressive bat to ball no matter where the ball is pitched. We saw Perezs plus fastball consistently eclipse over 2,500 RPM, boasting a ton of life. Here are . Romo offers a bit more power from the left side, where his swing has a bit more natural lift and his body is more balanced and under control. Its easy to see enough talent to believe that Hence could be a No. The 2024 MLB Draft projects well, especially in terms of college talents. The Orioles have played Norby in the outfield some due to their crowded infield organizationally. https://t.co/NMAkJhtndB, He's pitched 17 consecutive perfect innings, and struck out 33 of the 51 batters. When everything is in sync for Caissie, you can see flashes of a potentially special power bat. 5 outlook he had on draft day. Already earning high marks for the way he commands a game behind the dish, Cartaya is an incredibly cerebral catcher who pitchers love to throw to. Kerry Yo Nakagawa, Japanese American Baseball Multimedia "Chatter Up!" Pfaadt sets the tone with his 93-95 mph fastball which has ticked up since last year. Its easy to see why Holliday was the No. A high contact rate, phenomenal approach and above average power give Vargas as safe of an offensive profile as youll find with enough upside to get excited about. Remembering Tetsuto Yamada's game-changing home run in the #Premier12 Final against Korea: Story: https://t.co/jszQ4hsUvg @samuraijapan_pr @swallowspr @PacificleagueTV pic.twitter.com/ZWZBTKIZVp. Another Brewers prospect with game-changing speed, Frelick covers a ton of ground in center and has continued to improve his reads and routes with more experience out there. The 22-year-old has plenty of time to iron out some of the issues with his delivery and has the natural tools to be a strike thrower, having showed us the ability to pound the zone through his collegiate career. There are few pitchers in the prospect world with more helium than Ricky Tiedemann. 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. This is all under the assumption that Lewis returns looking like he did prior to the re-tearing his ACL. The 2020 season got off to a late start due to the coronavirus pandemic and Senga got off to an even later start as he worked his way back from a right arm issue. Yet another breakout offensive prospect in the Rays system, Manzardo offers one of the safest offensive profiles youll see. 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