His .296 batting average placed him 4th, and his .352 OBP was good for 8th in the Pacific League among qualified hitters. Though the bat leads the way for Campusano, he has the tools to be a solid big league catcher. Ohtani also became the first player since Bonds in 2003 to be walked at least three times in each of three straight contests. Rocchios plus speed can be seen in the field, as the talented shortstop will show off impressive range in all directions. He hit 30 doubles and a pair of triples, both more than last season, and finished with a CL-best 1.012 OPS. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. On top of his ridiculous speed, Ruiz is the best base stealer minor leagues. 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. If Burleson can improve his patience a bit, he should be an OBP machine. Montgomery was dynamite in his first pro season, mashing through Low-A and posting strong numbers in High-A before a premature promotion to Double-A as part of the White Sox Project Birmingham idea to have all of their top prospects on the same team. Hit-tool concerns hold him back some, but he is just 21 years old with success in Double-A under his belt. Former Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles General Manager "Chatter Up!" With improving defense and the makeup/work ethic to encourage belief that he will keep getting better in that regard, Alvarez has a chance to be a well-rounded backstop with elite offense upside. Valera starts with an open stance and his weight heavily stacked on his backside which helps him control his lower half throughout his load and into his swing while keeping his weight back. Arihara is more than a name and a frame. As the Rangers continue to focus on competing in the next couple years, Jung will undoubtedly be a big part of those plans as a high floor, steady bat who could make a couple All Star appearances. Romo is already an advanced defender with a plus arm and earns high marks for the way he commands a game. Whenever a prized international free agent gets off to a great start to their professional career, the hype train typically leaves the station earlier than other prospects. 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. 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. The pitch sits in the mid 80s with sweep. 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. 4 starter with enough upside to be a high-end No. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 510, 210|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $5 million 2020 (NYY)|ETA: 2024. His present feel to hit is extremely advanced as are his defensive tools. Halls repertoire is as impressive as anyones and he is clearly the second-best pitching prospect in the Orioles farm system. Possessing electric stuff, its a matter of command for the tall and talented righty. The pull side power for Mervis is easily plus, but he looks to use the whole field and hits the ball where its pitched. But this display of mortality should not put a shadow over his monstrous season. Yamamoto finished tied with Senga for the most strikeouts in the PL at 149 and was second with a 10.59 strikeout rate. A natural hitter, Vargas has put up strong offensive numbers at every stop. Injuries and 2020s cancelled season have limited Casas to just 284 Minor League games since being drafted in the first round of 2018s draft. Harrison has dominated his way through the minors from the jump. Due to 2020s pandemic and an injury that wiped out Crow-Armstrongs 2021 season, we were left not totally knowing what to expect from the former first-rounder this season. The 88th ranked prospect on our top 100 list, Neto has the potential for above average tools across the board with a natural ability to hit.Neto could be one of the first bats in his draft class to reach the big leagues. It would not be crazy to expect Alvarez to break in with the Mets early next season and while there may be some swing and miss in the early stages of his MLB career, his swing is just too good and too quick for whiffs to permanently hold him down. 2 starter and he is in the right organization to keep developing on the mound quickly. Lawlars advanced feel to hit and developing power give him great upside in the batters box. Starting with an upright stance before sinking into his back leg to get into his powerful lower half, Walker effortlessly explodes through the baseball. With three viable offerings and built-in deception, the last piece for Harrison is his command. Theres perennial All Star upside with Henderson who has enough power to swat more than 30 homers while getting on base at a high clip and adding value on the base paths. If he further develops his breaking balls and command, Stone has the ceiling of a number two starter on a first-division team. He should be an above average defender. Suzuki was the most productive position player in NPB last season, according to DeltaGraphs' Wins Above Replacement measure. The Venezuela native has a plus arm and should be an above-average all-around catcher, along with great intangibles. Stone sprinkles in a low 80s curveball to round out his arsenal. Best pitching prospect weve ever seen. 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. When a player punishes heaters to a .360/.450/.640 slash line with little whiff like Walker did this season, its easy to believe in his swing path playing at the highest level, he will just need to find a way to stay on secondaries a hair longer to push towards his cathedral ceiling. He has flashed exit velocities over 110 mph and launched a 458 foot bomb in Triple-A this season, cluing us into the kind of untapped juice he has. For one, he's a former teammate of Shohei Ohtani who has been on teams' radars for years as a result. Yet another big time catching prospect out of Georgia Tech, Paradas bat rivals just about any prospect that has come out of there, but the glove is way behind. Like many young outfielders the 22-year-old could improve on his reads in center, but his quickness from his days on the basketball court and recovery speed give him a margin for error. October 22, 2021. Waldichuk was dealt to the As as part of the Frankie Montas return at the 2022 Trade Deadline. Westburg improved his efficiency as a base stealer this season, going 12/15 on stolen base attempts. His swing lacked violence, but Steer posted phenomenal contact ratesalbeit with limited impact. 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. Lewis could be a bit more consistent with his actions at times, but that will come with more repsand we know he has lost out on plenty of those. It takes Pages a while to get to his top speed but once he does, hes an above-average runner. Though he may not have ace upside, Pfaadt is as much of a virtual lock to stick as a starter and continues to get better each time I watch him pitch. He has hit balls as hard as 111 mph this season, producing majestic homers to his pull side. He will definitely need to temper his 38% chase rate, however he has shown enough to provide optimism that he can develop into an at least average hitter. Bradleys plus fastball is his best pitch. The youngest player selected in last years draft, Colliers advanced offensive skill-set should allow him to keep up with his fellow teenage first-rounders. Signed away from Mississippi State for twice the slot value at $2.6M, he has top of the scale power potential in a surprisingly athletic XXL frame. While Meyers only plus pitch is his slider, it has a chance to be one of the best sliders in baseball. He didnt live up to the hype with the Giants and never played in more than 62 games for the team before being traded to the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters after the 2015 season. An advanced feel to swing the bat and elite defensive potential have PCA making up for lost time this season. Ohtani, who will turn 28 in July, is not eligible for free agency until after the 2023 season. Though still a very volatile prospect profile, Alcantaras strong first full season in Low-A hedges at least some of the extreme risk around his hit-tool. Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. Hes a player who should already be on MLB radars and has firmly planted himself among Japans most exciting pitchers. Hall has trouble consistently locating it to his glove side, something he will need to shore up in order to reach his ceiling. 2/No. Despite projecting as an impact defender at shortstop, the Brewers have given Turang some making starts this season at third base, second base and even centerfield likely due to the presence of Willy Adames with the big league club. 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. Lawlars feel to hit and approach rivals any bat from his draft class, showcasing a impressive bat-to-ball skills and an advanced knowledge of the strike zone as one of the youngest hitters at each level his has jumped to. Moinelo is one of the Cuban players the Hawks have signed in recent years, a group that also includes Oscar Colas and slugger Alfredo Despaigne. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (149), 2019 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. He has the goods to be one of the better offensive catchers in the game. Rocchios right-handed swing has been more advanced over the years, though he closed the gap on his splits this season. Perez generates easy extension thanks to his ridiculously long levers, causing the ball to get in on hitters quickly. 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. Just 20 years old and already mashing in Double-A, some of the extreme risk around De La Cruz has been hedged ever-so slightly. A switch-hitter with a great feel to hit, its easy to see why the Rockies shelled out $1.5 million for Amador in 2019s loaded IFA class. The impact is not totally there yet for Holliday, but he has a big frame and room to add more muscle which could help him develop above average or even plus power. The home run and OPS marks ranked third and fifth, respectively, in the majors. After only registering seven steals on 10 tries last season, Dominguez racked up 37 stolen bases in 44 tries this year across three levels. In a 2020 MLB Draft dominated by college arms, the Giants were able to entice prep southpaw Kyle Harrison to forgo his UCLA commitment with a $2.5 million signing bonus. The 23-year-old is a gamer who plays at full speed all of the time and can help his team win in many different ways. 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. All Rights Reserved. Even mixing in a changeup a handful of times per game will be enough for Meyer with the way he can manipulate and locate his slider to both lefties and righties. Moreno is a gamer who pitchers enjoy as a battery mate and he has steadily improved as he has compiled reps in the upper levels. While Herrera has the tendency to be out and around the baseball, he has the strength and carry to leave the yard dead central and even mishit baseballs that sailed over the wall opposite field. Home Sports Card Sets Baseball Card Sets 2022 Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition Cards Checklist and Odds. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. He has the power to mash 20 homers along with an elite ability to hit. Already looking like one of the biggest position player steals of the 2020 MLB Draft, Wiemer has enjoyed a spectacular first two professional seasons, launching 48 homers while stealing 61 bases in 232 games. Parada utilizes as unorthodox of a set up as youll see. Westburg has the potential to provide a steady bat with 20-25 homers in the tank and defensive value all over the infield. His footwork can get a bit sloppy, as can his actions, which has led some evaluators to speculate a potential move to third base. The only 18-year-old in High-A, Chourio has relied on natural ability and impressive athleticism to keep up with competition that is on average more than four years older than him. Assuming Alcantara adds more strength and continues his maturity as a hitter, the offensive outcomes for the young outfielder are really limitless. Starts almost completely upright and then proceeds to drop his weight into his back hip and sink into his back side. Theres 30+ homer pop to dream on with good on base skills and staying power at short. Turang has impressed scouts with his ability to hit and polish dating back to his high school days in Corona, California. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Theres foul pole to foul pole home run pop with a knack for getting on base and palatable whiff rates. It was a bit of a down year by his standards, but he still led all NPB catchers in WAR (Wins Above Replacement) and wRC+ (Weighted Runs Created Plus) at 3.7 and 120, respectively. Yoshida also hit 14 home runs and stole eight bases. If it all works out, we are looking at a potential Cy Young(s) winner. In a sense, the former Nippon-Ham Fighter Darvish had two seasons in 2021 one good, one bad. 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. Gassers solid stuff, natural deception and developing command have him looking like a potential No. While he may not have the superstar upside of Elly De La Cruz or Noelvi Marte, McLain has a really good chance to be an above-average regular at the shortstop positionor anywhere else the Reds want to stick himas a flat out gamer who can set the tone for your lineup. A slow, controlled windup that exudes little effort, Perez takes his time before he whips in his mid-90s heater with ridiculous arm speed. The four seam fastball has been a hittable pitch for Priester through the years. Despite the relatively late breakout, Shiomi is quickly emerging as one of the most well-rounded outfielders in Japan. 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). First is Yoshi Tsutsugo of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Age: 23|Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (1), 2017 (MIN)|ETA: 2022. Starts crouched and slightly open. Among qualified NPB hitters, only Masataka Yoshida and Sano had a strikeout rate in the single-digits while also slugging .490 or better. Wood has a quiet upright set up, with simple pre-swing moves that are easier for him to repeat with his long levers. Despite an aggressive approach, Matos boasts impressive contact rates combined with exit velocities routinely above 105 miles-per-hour thanks to his exceptionally quick hands. I mean, how many switch-hitting catchers who can also play the infield and outfield have we seen? 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. Thank you for writing out the list. After struggling to tap into his plus raw power at the University of Cincinnati, Wiemer made some adjustments to get the ball in the air more. As Busch gains more experience, he should find some more offensive consistency. 15 of his 40 extra base hits in 2022 went to the opposite field. Rafaelas offensive onslaught this season has totally shifted his outlook. A superb defender who has already reached Triple-A at 22 years old, Turang has finally started to hit the ball with more authority. Espinos arsenal could go toe-to-toe with any pitcher in the minors and his fastball leads the way. Something to keep an eye on, for a player who has a few injuries in his history, was his usage this season. 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. Unlike last year, it seems that these can be ordered online directly from Topps JP and shipped overseas to the United States. His long legs move quickly, making it seem like he is taking three steps between bases. Soderstrom possesses the most exciting bat in an As system that is light on prospects with middle-of-the-order potential. Westburg has above average raw power and his ability to get into it consistently in games this season bodes well for his longterm outlook. 8IP, 95p, 2H, 7K, 0BB, and 0ERR. His swing is more geared for contact, but Carter has above average power to his pull side with plenty of room to fill out. Carroll has the makings of an easy plus defender in center field. Yamamoto adjusted his pitching form slightly and told reporters in June that its given him a little bit more on his fastball, which he throws in the low-to-mid 90s. After a fantastic rookie campaign in 2021, Maki built on his success with a .291/.354/.507 slash line in 2022. Lucianos hands work as well as any Minor League hitter youll see, generating a ton of whip and violence. Parada has worked hard on his defense, but still has some ways to go. Not only does the changeup give Painter a rare fourth speed, but it also gives him a fourth movement direction which is a tunneling nightmare for hitters. Some evaluators may want to see Mervis do what he did this season for a bit longer before considering him a top 100 prospect, however they probably wont even get the chance. He has not been an efficient base stealer (14/23 in 2022), but theres reason to believe he can become a decent factor on the base paths. White has gained more confidence in the pitch this season, landing it for a strike more frequently and using it as his go-to secondary pitch against lefties. Pfaadts preferred weapon for left-handed hitters is his above average changeup with late arm side fade in the mid 80s. Still, the switch-hitters right-handed swing is not too far off and the uneven at-bats could likely play a part in one side being ahead of the other this early in his career. 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. 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. The Yankees feel like they have their shortstop of the future and they have every reason to think so. While it may be known as America's Pastime, Japans best baseball players are taking the league by storm and showcasing an entirely new way to play the game. Despite pitching in some of the most hitter-friendly environments in the Minor Leagues as a fly ball pitcher, Pfaadt attacked hitters relentlessly. Age: 21|Height/Weight: 510, 170|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $1.3M (2017) CLE|ETA: 2023. Regardless, Merrill has exceeded my expectations in every way, hitting the ball with much more authority than anticipated with his well above average ability to hit immediately shining through. Carroll faced a lot of adversity since being drafted in 2019. Already a big time steal in 2021s Draft, Graceffos pitch mix and command have him trending towards a possible late 2023 debut. $38.00 . Waldichuk will also mix in an average curveball in the upper 70s as a fourth pitch to change pace and steal strikes. The 21-year-old has progressed with his command nicely and had only walked four batters in his first four starts in 2022 while striking out 35. 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. There are some similarities with Trevor Rogers in the way that Waldichuks funkiness makes for an uncomfortable at bat. 3 starter. Starting slightly open with his weight slightly favoring his backside, Winn has stayed behind the baseball better, hitting less ground balls while seeing a higher percentage of his fly balls leave the yard. He also throws a slider. Cartaya has plus power to his pull side and at times will try to yank the ball that way, causing him to spin off of softer stuff, especially from lefties. Manzardo has a patient approach, rarely chasing and leverages his hitters counts well. 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