Swing and miss concerns deterred teams from taking Walker in the front half of 2020s first round, though Walker has done nothing but hit since going pro. His quiet load helps him stay on time, producing an impressive zone contact rate of 89% in 2022. A patient hitter, Henderson has maintained a chase rate below 20% all season and should consistently get on base at an impressive clip. Top 60 MLB prospects: Keith Law's updated rankings following the Juan Soto trade Keith Law Aug 1, 2022 363 This is my midpoint check-in on the best prospects still in the minors,. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (50) 2020|ETA: 2024. Already a big time steal in 2021s Draft, Graceffos pitch mix and command have him trending towards a possible late 2023 debut. The power is the bigger question mark, as he may never be physically imposing. A well rounded hitter who is continuing to tap into his plus raw power, Baty has a chance to slug 30 homers with a good enough approach to get on base at an above average clip. The 18-year-old Johnson barrels up the ball with plus power to all fields. 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. Westburg followed up a strong 2021 season with an even bigger 2022 in Triple-A. Just an average runner who many evaluators think could slow down a step as he continues to mature, its unlikely that Johnson is a major factor on the bases. The Venezuela native has the upside of a fringe All-Star if he continues to develop offensively. The ceiling may be somewhat limited for Graceffo, however his floor is not too far below. Collier could start the year at A- Daytona before pushing for a late-season call-up to A+ Dayton if things go well. 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. A plus runner, Tovar has improved in translating his speed into stolen bases. The former first rounder should be a part of the Orioles 2023 plans. 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. Gassers solid stuff, natural deception and developing command have him looking like a potential No. The right-hander has extreme confidence in the offering, using it in any count and locating it well. At 17 years old on draft day, Bradley was one of the youngest players in the entire class. The pitch has been hit hard in pro ball, with opponents posting an OPS above .900 against the pitch in his 37 starts. He has improved a bit with his approach this season, cutting his chase rate by 4% and walking at the highest clip of his career (9.3%). The left-handed hitter widened his stance while getting more into his legs than his previous upright setup. Rafaela swiped 28 bags in 35 tries this season. The fastball is a plus offering featuring 93-97 velocity that plays up because of the spin and rise it creates from a low vertical attack angle. An arsenal that is led by an exceptional fastball along with three secondaries that boast above average to plus potential, Leiter has the goods to become a frontline starter. Romo moves well and has impressed with his ability to block and receive. Throwing from a low arm slot, Tiedemann generates a ton of arm speed allowing his already impressive arsenal to play up. 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. Related: 2022 MLB Mock Draft Version 4.0 July 15: A last-minute rankings update to account for player movement and prospects removing themselves from the draft. Causing the bat to go in and out of the zone quickly leading to weaker contact and more ground balls. 2022 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings #1-10. One of baseballs higher floor prospects, Turang may never be a star, but he has a great chance to be an MLB regular and potentially a solid one at that. The Rockies may have a Gold Glover in a few years at catcher. Theres some effort in the delivery, but Leiters plus athleticism and ridiculous strong lower half helps. 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. 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. An above average runner who uses his long strides to cover ground quickly, Wiemer is fast enough to play all three outfield spots, but projects better at a corner where his 80 grade arm will shine. Hes near big league ready. He gets to his top speed quicker than most his size, but that could change if Veen adds a bunch of weight. Perazas sweet swing from the right side and plus defense at short make him a high probability everyday shortstop. 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. It is hard to bet against strong contact rates, above-average power and good pitch recognition. Not only has his hit tool translated, but Merrill is hitting the ball with more authority than many evaluators anticipated with even more room for projection. The Angels were likely reluctant to sell low on Marsh, but were able to add their catcher for 2023 and beyond in OHoppe. 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. His swing is more geared for contact, but Carter has above average power to his pull side with plenty of room to fill out. He is exceptionally athletic and mobile on the mound, making it especially easy for him to repeat his mechanics. An advanced feel to swing the bat and elite defensive potential have PCA making up for lost time this season. Prospect Rankings. Height/Weight: 60, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $800K 2017 (COL)|ETA: 2023. He still makes all of the plays he needs to and should have little problem sticking at the position as an average defender if the Reds wanted to keep him at shortstop. Of his off-speed offerings, Espinos slider is his strongest. Tommy John Surgery put an end to Meyers rookie season shortly after his big league debut. Holliday should start the season in A- Delmarva before getting bumped to A+ Aberdeen. A good athlete, Wood played basketball as well before moving down to Florida to focus on baseball (smart move). 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. The Jays want to be careful with building him up as he threw just 38 innings in JuCo last year. One of baseballs biggest breakout prospects this season, Ruiz has turned into much more than a set of wheels. Parada has extremely quick hands and manipulates the barrel well helping him get to tough pitches. While he has improved significantly since being drafted, he is a below-average defender there due to his heavy-ish feet and not enough arm to make up for it. The 19-year-old has improved the shape of the pitch, ensuring that it does not blend with his slider and offering much more downward bite. A slightly above average runner, Valera is a good athlete who moves his feet pretty well along with an average arm. Veen is one of the more tantalizing talents in the minor leagues. Marte has the tendency to pull off a bit with his front side, resulting in some struggles with breaking balls and too many rollovers to the left side of the infield. His coach at East Carolina Cliff Godwin preaches quiet pre-swing moves with the no stride approach in two strike counts. Pfaadts pitchability, polish and improving stuff have him trending towards a rotation spot with the D-backs next year. The tall slugger has no problem with plate coverage, crushing pitches middle away. His actions are smooth and he has a plus arm (he threw 27.2 innings in college) which should make him a great bet to stick at short. Like many young outfielders, Veen could clean up his routes, but with plus speed, a plus arm, theres a good chance he will be an above average defender up the middle. The pitch produces ugly swings against both lefties and righties and regularly missed bats even when located within the zone. Norby is a well rounded player who gets the most out of his above average tools. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. Every year we see great values pop up from the later rounds of first year player drafts. Theres probably even more room for strength with the 19-year-old which is absurd considering the fact that he has already hit a ball 114 mph this year and boasts a 90th percentile exit velocity of 110 mph. As a result, the prospect was not on a ton of radars on Opening Day. It is easy to forget that Arroyo is just 18 years old when watching him play short. Known for the shows that he can put on in batting practice, Marte has exciting raw pop that he flashed in games in the early going of his career. 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. The slider Meyers fastball, as his inward twist with his leg lift helps him hide the ball a bit longer before uncorking his quick arm from a similar release point across the two offerings. Even after a huge 2022 season, it feels like Carter is not getting the notoriety he deserves. Jungs power was sapped by a 50% ground ball rate, which came as a result of an aggressive leg kick that was more of a knee lift upwards than a gather into his backside. Top prospect Brown focusing on slider mechanics after spring debut. Experimenting with timing mechanisms has likely contributed to the highest ground ball rate of Campusanos professional career, however he is still consistently hitting the ball hard and has cut his strikeout rate by three percent. The defensive tools are loud and he should impact the game with his glove and legs on a nightly basis. Compiling 2022 MLB top prospects rankings from all of the best sources in the Minor League baseball, scouting, and fantasy industries. He also has seen his natural hitting ability that attracted the Padres in the first place translate into pro ball. He will need to improve with recognizing spin, but he was just an 18-year-old in full season ball this 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 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. Height/Weight: 60, 205 | Bat/Throw: L/R | 1st Round (29) 2018 | ETA: 2023. It flashes average with decent arm side fade, however Priester struggles to command it. Though the injury is unfortunate, Tommy John Surgery has become such commonplace in baseball that it is more of a detour than a setback or reason for concern. Profiling as the best pure hitter in the 2022 draft Johnson profiles as a second-base prospect coming out of the Georgia high school ranks. Some scouts were discouraged by Herreras receiving in the early going of his career and that will be something to monitor as he vies for big league reps next season. After operating more in the upper 80s with his slider last season, Brown tweaked the slider to sit in the low 90s with sharper bite. The hit tool and raw power were never a question for Jung, but he struggled to tap into his plus raw pop in his first professional season. He is an athletic hitter who should consistently post above average contact rates and does not expand the zone too much. 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. Rule Changes Probable Pitchers Starting Lineups . After impressing at the complex, Cartaya was off to a phenomenal start to his 2021 season in Low-A before an injury cut him to just 31 games. His arm is average at best, but he does a good job of getting himself in a good position to make strong throws by beating the ball to the spot. Luciano does have a borderline 70-grade arm which helps his outlook, but could also play well at third base. Just as things were looking up for the young prospect, an ACL tear abruptly ended Lewis 2021 season before it began. The plus pitch dives off the table with 12-6 break and is a great put away pitch to both lefties and righties. A mostly lost 2022 season hurts, but Davis climbed levels so quickly that he will still be relatively young for the Triple-A level at 23 years old by the start of next season. As he develops better command of all of his offerings, Jobes changeup could develop into a plus pitch. Top 60 MLB prospects: Keith Law's updated 2022 midseason ranking The Rays tried Aranda out just about everywhere. Combined, Lee slashed .303/.388/.451 with 6 doubles, 4 home runs, and 15 RBIs in 31 games. While Meyers only plus pitch is his slider, it has a chance to be one of the best sliders in baseball. Campusano has the goods to be at least an average hitter with above average power and on-base skills that keep getting better. That said, Luciano deserves every bit of the hype. Hendersons skillset is similar to that of Bobby Witt Jr.s with perhaps slightly less loud tools and a more advanced approach. As the season has gone on, Miller has leaned on the pitch more than any of his other secondaries. Drafted as a shortstop, Vientos projects more as a first baseman or passable third baseman/right fielder who can get by with his plus arm and decent hands. Vientos ability to crush heaters and changeups has helped him remain productive in Triple-A, specifically mashing lefties to the tune of .314/.397/.686 this season. A confident hitter who controls his at bats from both sides of the plate, Rodriguez has a chance to be one of the better switch hitters in all of baseball while providing value behind the dish and potentially at other defensive spots as well. The 67 Campbell is an intimidating bulldog on the mound, striking out 141 batters in 101.1 innings while posting a 3.82 ERA in 16 starts in 2022. As one of the youngest players in Double-A, Walker launched 19 homers in 119 games while hitting .306/.388/.510. Stone combines a high floor with a high ceiling, as we dont see him as anything less than a number four starter on a playoff-caliber team. With the bat looking so good and the glove lagging, Soderstrom has started to see more action at first base. 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 Rays have gone with athletic, projectable shortstop is the first round of two of their last four drafts selecting Greg Jones and Carson Williams. Top MLB Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball. Getting his lower half more incorporated has helped Naylor hit the ball with authority more consistently, seeing his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by three mph. Veens upside rivals that of anyone in the minors as he has the potential to become a five-tool superstar. An athletic pitcher with a tough, low release point, Harrison naturally makes for an extremely uncomfortable at bat, but his plus stuff makes things that much harder for opposing hitters. A switch-hitter, Rocchio has a balanced and smooth swing from both sides of the plate. This is common for tall young hitters and his tendency to lose his back hip and drift will cause his bat to drag through the zone sometimes. It sits in the 93-95 mph range but lacks shape. MLB's top 50 prospects 2022: Ranking Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr 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. While he is not a burner, Williams is fast enough to be a factor on the base paths. Busch should be able to keep the strikeouts relatively in check with a lot of homers and walks. The more I see of Soderstrom, the more confident I am that he can develop into the left-handed masher for the As. Its impressive how he is able to generate the rotational power and whippy bat speed he does with such little effort. He will need to improve his command and feel for pitching in order to achieve his ceiling, which remains sky high. Possessing comfortably plus pull side power, we have seen Naylor launch a ball over 460 feet this season to right field. Luciano previously struggled with the consistency of his pre-swing moves, but even in somewhat limited at bats this season, looked much smoother with his load and swing. 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. With two strikes, Neto focuses on getting his foot down early and just letting his natural bat speed do the work. The Blue Jays have an interesting catching situation to say the least with the emergence of both Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen. Its a delicate balance for Frelick, who does hit the ball on the ground a lot (51% GB rate), but also racks up so many hits by slapping the ball on the ground and using his wheels. Though nothing quite jumps off of the page, his plus hit-tool, sneaky power and defensive versatility give him one of the higher floors in the minors with the potential to be a well above average regular. A Syracuse University grad, Aram hosts the "The Call Up" podcast centered around MLB prospects. I thought High-A would be more of a challenge than it has been for Veen so far, as his strikeout rate has dropped and walk rate has risen marginally. It takes Pages a while to get to his top speed but once he does, hes an above-average runner. At one point this season, Wiemer looked lost in Double-A for weeks. Great contact skills and developing power with a projectable/athletic frame give Cowser an exciting combination of a solid floor and intriguing upside. Career-highs in virtually every offensive category have the 23-year-old looking like a potentially dynamic MLB player. Averaging nearly 2400 RPMs from a high three-quarters release, Harrison features a lot of life on his fastball with run as well from a spot that is difficult to pick up out of the hand. A primary catcher, Rodriguez is extremely athletic behind the dish and receives well. Westburg improved his efficiency as a base stealer this season, going 12/15 on stolen base attempts. A crouched stance with a quiet load and short stride, Westburg keeps things simple in the box. The pitch has decent life and Graceffo commands it well to all four quadrants. His present command is above average with potential for plus. 2022 MLB Top 100 Prospects Just Baseball's end of season top 100 prospect update for 2022! His routes and overall comfort in the outfield makes it easy to forget that he is just 18 years old. He is extremely accurate with his throws as well. The Cardinals have not stretched Hence out much, averaging less than four innings per start, but he is set to get more work in the Arizona Fall League. Miller was seen as high-risk, high-reward pitching prospect out of Louisville with electric stuff, but a limited track record as a starter. The changeup was a focus for Painter heading into this season, improving his command of the pitch as well as the improved arm side fade that it now features. Top Baseball Prospects | MLB.com | MLB.com Stone deploys a four-pitch mix with multiple weapons that induce whiffs within the strike zone. He has the goods to be one of the better offensive catchers in the game. Fitting the trend for this years draft, Druw Jones is the son of former All-Star Andruw Jones. He has played all three spots in his Minor League career, but he is most comfortable and experienced in right field. With George Valera, it is really about the bat. 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. Rodriguez is a complete hitter with the body control, bat to ball skills and approach to give him a plus hit tool while tapping into every bit of his above average raw power in games. Height/Weight: 511, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $725K 2018 (SFG)|ETA: 2024. Merrill enjoyed a growth spurt in his senior year of high school and seems to just be reaping the rewards of the added physicality. A great defender at shortstop, it seems like Rocchio always knows where to be and gets excellent breaks on balls hit in his direction. He only throws it a few times each outing and it tends to back up a bit on him at times leading to some consistency issues regarding location. 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. Nearly 90 innings in his first professional season while climbing three levels is a great milestone to hit. He already has a polished approach that led to a 15% walk rate in the upper minors this season. 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. He is quick enough to steal a handful of bases annually at the highest level. On the base paths, PCA has already made his speed known, swiping 13 bags in his 38 Low-A games prior to his promotion. Crew adds Singleton, 3 prospects to 40-man. Cowser has answered those questions this season with 17 homers across three levels. The raw movement on his pitches is great. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 68, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $200K, 2020 (MIA)|ETA: 2023. As Espino improved on his command, his strikeout rates continued to rise through the 2021 season and into 2022. Regardless of where he ends up on the defensive side of things, Soderstoms bat will be his ticket to becoming an above average big league regular. This year has been our first full-season look at Alcantara, and the million-dollar international free agent has not disappointed. 1 selection in the 2022 Draft, Holliday has five-tool potential and looked great in his brief debut season. Naylor has a plus throwing arm and has been able to limit the running game with success all year throwing out 33% of attempted base stealers. The As drafted Soderstrom as a catcher, but barring any advances to his athleticism and lateral movement, he likely projects as a first baseman. The question seemed to be, how much upside does he have?. We saw Perezs plus fastball consistently eclipse over 2,500 RPM, boasting a ton of life. Burleson is capable of playing in either corner and should develop into an average defender at either spot. Meyer went to the pitch around 15% of the time in his 15 starts this season as a weak contact weapon even when it is not located perfectly. Hence has as much upside as any pitching prospect at the lower levels. Jung has had impressive bat-to-ball skills dating back to his days at Texas Tech, where he hit .348/.455/.577 over his three years as a Red Raider. He has the ability to be an above average defender at first base while trending closer to average at best at second. His arm is easily plus, however his near bottom of the scale speed would make a transition to the outfield difficult. He has a tendency to get on his front foot on occasion, cutting off his swing a bit and leading to occasional top spin ball to right field. Smooth hands and and a strong enough arm for the position have Rocchio projecting as a plus defender. Early in his collegiate career, Gasser operated in the upper 80s, using deception to get guys out from a low three-quarters release point. A huge power pitcher with some of the best stuff in the country when he was at East Carolina, Williams worked mostly as a reliever due to command issues through his first three seasons. Davis has shown good bat-to-ball skills and immense pull-side power that should have Pirates fans excited. Gunner Henderson, 3B 2. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (149), 2019 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. An above-average runner, Arroyo has had success swiping bags through the lower levels and should be a threat for 15 or more stolen bases annually.

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