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. One of the biggest adjustments hell have to make at the big league level is picking his spots and when to be aggressive early in counts. Kodai Senga, RHPFukuoka SoftBank HawksB-T: R-R. Born: Jan. 30, 1993 (27). The youngest player in his conference, Collier raked to a .956 OPS against pitchers who were multiple years older than him. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in the rearview mirror, were ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. Ethan Salas, C, Venezuela. As he develops better command of all of his offerings, Jobes changeup could develop into a plus pitch. 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. Palatable chase rates and solid contact rates give Campusano a great chance to be an average hitter or slightly better and he has flashed his above average power on several occasions this year, maxing out at 112 mph off of the bat. His receiving is better than I thought it would be, and his arm looks average. 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. 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. 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. The pitch sits in the mid 80s with sweep. With that being said, he already flashes average power to his pull side and as he adds strength, he could provide 20 homer pop on an annual basis. Even with nearly two lost seasons, he is still an extremely young 20 years old and has already hit his way to High-A. At 17 years old on draft day, Bradley was one of the youngest players in the entire class. @AramLeighton8, Aram Leighton is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor for Just Baseball. 3 starter than the fringe No. Prospects with 70 grade raw power to dream on and potential to stick in center field dont come around every day. Kerry Yo Nakagawa, Japanese American Baseball Multimedia "Chatter Up!" Theres probably a bit more room for improvement in that regard, especially in plus counts where he tries to do too much and can have an at-bat turn south on him quickly. Haarlem Baseball Week (Honkbalweek Haarlem) in the Netherlands - European New Zealand Baseball National Team does the Haka at 2022 "Chatter Up!" Baty is quick to the ball and repeats his moves well, helping him crush fastballs to an OPS over 1.000 in the minors this season. Though not the biggest guy in the world at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, Moreno has above average power in the tank, but the challenge is tapping into it without compromising a big part of what makes him such a highly regarded prospect: his innate feel to hit. He should be a high on base guy with a chance to hit as many as 30 home runs depending on his approach. Despite often being the youngest player on the field, Alvarez looks the part as a catcher and earns high marks for his desire to improve as a defender. Though he lacks much defensive value, Aranda has produced at every stop and has continued to hit in the early days of his MLB career. Can make a case for him in the top 25. Hitting the ball harder has unsurprisingly resulted in a career-year power wise for Turang. Moinelo made 50 appearances and struck out 77 in 48 innings. Height/Weight: 65, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st round (15), 2020 (PHI)|ETA: 2024. 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. Even with command issues, Harrison gets enough whiffs to be a high strikeout middle of the rotation arm who may struggle with consistency. Just inhuman stuff. Height/Weight: 58, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $10K (2017) BOS|ETA: 2023. Walker starts slightly open with his stance and does not close himself off totally, sometimes even stepping in the bucket a bit. An inconsistent lower half is common among younger players and is going to be even more pronounced when you are 6-foot-4, 175 pounds. His historic season netted him 10.3 WAR and a wRC+ of 223 in 141 games. 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. 1. I love the atmosphere of the team, but more than that, I want to win. Joining the run of Japanese cards, the product celebrates Shohei Ohtani's 2021 MVP season. Of his off-speed offerings, Espinos slider is his strongest. His hands and ability to manipulate the barrel allow him to get to pitches even when he loses his lower half, but he has shown plus power potential when he stays on his back side. To learn more see our FAQ, How eco-friendly is that product? A blend of power, defense and intangibles have Cartaya reminding many of Salvador Perez. What stands out the most with Mervis is how his numbers improved as he jumped levels. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. That leaves four other imports from last season to discuss. While just an average runner, Merrill moves his feet well at shortstop and has the goods to potentially stick there. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2020|ETA: 2023. There are no questions about his ability to stick at shortstop, and his range, hands, and plus arm lead us to believe he could potentially compete for Gold Gloves. He has hit balls as hard as 111 mph this season, producing majestic homers to his pull side. 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. A savvy base runner, Vargas will add some value on the base paths and a career high in stolen bases at the most challenging level hes played at leaves reason to believe that steals can be a small part of his game even in the big leagues. It seems like Hassell is not too eager to put on weight and slow down as the speed component of his game is something he prides himself on. Elite contact rates and a knack for getting on base give Frelick a high floor with enough impact to rack up plenty of extra base hits. This helped Neto keep his strikeout rate in check against advanced pitching while also doing damage in his 30 Double-A games. https://t.co/WCv4URLawv, Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) April 17, 2022, This is one of the nastiest splitters Ive ever seen. 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. in the Profile section of your subscriber account page. Gasser was traded at the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline in a package for Josh Hader. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. Drafted in 2018, injuries and a COVID canceled season delayed Whites debut until 2021, but the right-hander has been well worth the wait. 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. 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. When Valera is at his best, he is able to stay back hip and let his natural bat speed/strength eat. 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. An average pitch coming into the season, Tiedemanns improvement with the slider has it looking closer to above average while flashing plus. Theres some zone whiff for Mayer as his swing can get long on him at times, but his strong approach, splits and body control point towards an above average hit tool in the future. As Chourio improves with his patience and approach, he should develop into an above average hitter with plus raw power. Possessing some of the most impressive raw power in the minors, Luciano defies his frame by flashing plus-plus raw pop despite weighing less than 200 pounds. Height/Weight: 61, 200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | $1.55M 2018 (CIN) | ETA: 2024. Chourios tools are immense, and hes way more advanced than his peers. Still a glove-first prospect, Tovar is trending more towards being an all-around shortstop than a defensive specialist. It will likely take Davis some time to fully regain his explosiveness both at the plate and in the field and he will likely be one of the most closely watched prospects in the Arizona Fall League. In his 110 Double-A games, Volpe swiped 44 bags on 50 tries and started his Triple-A career 4 for 4 on stolen base attempts. Tom Mussa. He should almost surely stick behind home plate and could be an average defender or slightly better at the highest level. The third pitch for Hence is a mid 80s changeup that has flashed above average, but he did not need to use it much in Low-A. Already producing a bit more thump than expected, Mayer has a chance to develop into plus power as well. Yet another breakout offensive prospect in the Rays system, Manzardo offers one of the safest offensive profiles youll see. A great athlete, Cowsers lower half adjustability and impressive feel for the barrel help him put good swings on tough pitches and use the whole field. Between veteran stars like Hideto Asamura, Tetsuto Yamada, and Shogo Nakamura, 24-year-old Shugo Maki stood above the rest. A smooth, level swing that is geared for line drives, PCA has shown plenty of comfort spraying the ball all over the field. He has good hands and an average arm. Even when the stuff isnt all the way there, Priesters above average command and five pitch mix helps him turn in quality starts. He posts average home to first times due to the time it takes him to get to top speed but the speed plays a bit better in the outfield. The 22-year-old seemed to be in the midst of a breakout in that department last year, launching eight homers in 32 Double-A games before a thumb injury cut his season short. 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. Initially rushed to the big leagues due to a brutal catching situation in San Diego last season, Campusano was sent back to Triple-A where he has since mashed. Mayer posted impressive splits this season, slashing .296/.385/.519 against left-handed pitchers. Perezs ability to repeat his mechanics for such a young, tall, and long pitcher should have the Marlins dreaming of a second Sandy Alcantara. His low 80s changeup gives him a third above average pitch, though Graceffo has struggled to consistently throw it for a strike. While he is not a burner, Williams is fast enough to be a factor on the base paths. White has an assortment of secondaries he is comfortable going to off of his fastball, but his slider is the best of the bunch. Despite the relatively late breakout, Shiomi is quickly emerging as one of the most well-rounded outfielders in Japan. Collier has an elite feel to hit with pitch recognition skills that you just dont see often from players of his age and experience. Hollidays barrel lives in the zone and even in the limited action we saw from him in his 2022 debut, the 18-year-old swung through few pitches. Bibee has a great feel for the pitch, landing it for a strike nearly 70% of the time while holding opponents to a .426 OPS. 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. Play Ball Youth Baseball & Softball. Throughout his collegiate career and his first pro season, Steer deployed an upright stance with a minimal load. After two seasons in which he underperformed and a spring training in which he batted just .182 with no extra-base hits or RBI, the Reds announced on April 3 that he would not make the opening-day roster. Key Tools (Hitters): We all love the flashy prospects that have the potential to put up gaudy numbers, but that can't be all we look for. After tearing up High-A, Manzardo was promoted to Double-A and picked up right where he left off. When Walker is staying behind the baseball and driving it with authority to all fields, one cant help but think of a young Aaron Judge. After a strong showing as a 19-year-old in Low-A last season, Matos looked poised for a breakout in 2022. 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. 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. The bat will likely always lead the way for the 23-year-old, though theres a lot to like in that department. On top of that, 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition includes base Autographs for 42 subjects (including Ohtani), averaging 1:61 packs. Theres a bit of zone whiff for Wiemer, but he makes up for it with a solid approach and spectacular slugging on contact. Combine the defensive versatility and switch hitting with a strong balance of bat-to-ball and intriguing game power, there is a lot to like with Rodriguez. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. Height/Weight: 60, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $800K 2017 (COL)|ETA: 2023. 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. Unlike last year, it seems that these can be ordered online directly from Topps JP and shipped overseas to the United States. Another Japanese player is slated to mark his place in MLB in the upcoming season. He is an athletic hitter who should consistently post above average contact rates and does not expand the zone too much. Yamamoto is only 21 years old, but he's already proven to be a force. An under-the-radar Tennessee prep prospect in the 2020 Draft, few pro scouts had seen Carter play. In a survey conducted in April 2022 in Japan, 22.4 percent of respondents named Yomiuri Giants their favorite baseball team, giving the Giants a decisive lead in terms of the most . Statcast Leaders Baseball Savant Top Prospect Stats. Harrisons plus fastball is his best pitch. Winn boasts top of the scale speed and his freakish athleticism can be seen on the base paths and in the field. He stole 28 bases on 38 tries this season. Volpe brings just about everything you want to the table from a baseball player. Casas massive build limits him to first base, where he moves well and already excels at picking and has solid footwork around the bag. Height/Weight: 58, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (4), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2026. Well, Sasaki doesnt disappoint there. He drew 59 walks this season while only striking out 65 times. Fundamentally sound and instinctual, Lee is a consistent defender at shortstop. (24). This is likely a cue to get into his back hip and Volpe does a fantastic job of just that. No league or continent qualifiers are necessary: Murakami and Sasaki are the best young hitter and pitcher, respectively, in the world. While it is his go-to weapon against lefties, Waldichuk will mix in the slider against right-handed hitters with success as well. The big question for Moreno has been the power. He's coming off a fantastic season that saw him post a 2.46 ERA and 4.03 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 164 innings. Westburg has the potential to provide a steady bat with 20-25 homers in the tank and defensive value all over the infield. As he has become more comfortable with his reads and routes, Pages has started to cover more ground with ease. One team is going to be extremely fortunate to have him thats for sure. The Mets could very well have their best catcher since Mike Piazza. A good 2021 season followed by a superb Arizona Fall League performance adds some context to 2022s breakout, though his 100+ game sample this season should be more than enough for people to trust the bat. Going back to 2017, Yoshida has managed a .300+ batting average, .400+ OBP, and .500+ slugging each year while maintaining a strikeout rate of just 9.3%. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (55), 2018 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. Legal 2022 NPB Betting Guide. Campusano has the goods to be at least an average hitter with above average power and on-base skills that keep getting better. After swiping 14 bags on 16 tries last year, Walker was 22/27 on SB attempts in 2022. The most talented prep arm in the 2020 draft class, Abel has not disappointed thus far, reaching Double-A in 32 pro starts. Its all about the consistency for the former second round pick both offensively and defensively. Baty has a plus arm and is confident making difficult throws. Tantalizing tools and an incredibly projectable frame give Veen immense upside. Buschs value will be dictated by the potency of his bat. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2022 Extra Innings, Inc. | All Right Reserved | Privacy Policy. 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. Millers best secondary offering his his plus slider in the upper 80s. As ridiculous as it sounds, sometimes it seems like Tovar was born to play shortstop. Tomoyuki Sugano, RHP Yomiuri Giants B-T: R -R. Born: Oct. 11, 1989. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (21), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2023. This is generally typical of players who are quick to the ball and do not have to accommodate a ton of pre-swing movement; those types of hitters just have more time to decide. Kikuchi finished 2021 with a 7-4 mark, 4.41 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP. He is such a good athlete that he could probably play centerfield much like Varsho if the Mariners wanted to get Ford some run in other spots or if he doesnt develop behind the dish like the team hopes. Hes been a starter for virtually all of his career, with the exception of 10 appearances out of the bullpen last season. This selection is particularly difficult. He has a slider, a cutter and a two-seamer, and will mix in a curveball. Tom Mussa. He has no problem catching up with velocity and is already an above average hitter. The top selection in 2021s MLB Draft has been banged up in his first full pro season, but has shown flashes of offensive brilliance. Vientos always had raw pop, but some small tweaks at the plate have allowed him to really tap into his plus raw power. His spring training numbers were good a 2-0 mark, 2.38 ERA, 14 strikeouts in 11.1 innings, and a 1.06 WHIP. 18 years old at the start of the season, Merrill seems to still be maturing physically which makes him somewhat more difficult to project than other prospects and the limited action in 2022 doesnt help. Opposing hitters from both sides of the plate have slashed just .110/.197/.174 against the pitch this season. Collier fell into the laps of the Reds at pick No. 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. Similar to Marco Luciano, Matos has power and bat speed that defies his frame, making it hard to place limits on his power potential. 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. Its easy to see big time upside with Green offensively and given how hard he hits the baseball, there is big power potential. Thank you for writing out the list. He posted a 4.25 ERA in 133.1 innings, the highest among the 14 players who qualified for the pitching titles. Merrill enjoyed a growth spurt in his senior year of high school and seems to just be reaping the rewards of the added physicality. However, he had a FIP of 5.00 and a high WHIP of 1.45. Can Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani build on his historic 2021 season with the Los Angeles Angels, in which he was voted to the American League All-Star team and earned the leagues Most Valuable Player Award unanimously? In his first year out of high school in 2019, Murakami hit a lot of home runs and struck out a lot for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. He has good bat speed that allows him to produce above-average raw power and hes starting to show he can get to it in games. The pitch really jumps out of his hand from the low release point and gets on hitters quickly. Not only has Mervis been the biggest breakout prospect in 2022, but hes also flat out been one of the best hitters in the Minor Leagues. Considering his present ability to impact the baseball with more room to fill out in his frame, it would not be extreme to project 80 grade power for the shortstop. Still extremely young with a solid High-A season under his belt, Caissie is progressing nicely and could be a middle-of-the-order masher capable of 30+ homers if the raw pop can translate into game pop. 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. Long viewed as a candidate to be selected first overall in 2021s MLB Draft, Lawlar was the most well-rounded prep prospect in the class and has proved it by climbing all the way to Double-A in his first full professional season. If he continues to mature as a hitter, we could be looking at one of the best all-around players in baseball in a couple years. Now starting slightly open with his stance, Campusano uses the toe-tap to close himself off and keep his weight back. The bat is the carrying piece here for Colas, but he has a chance to be an extremely productive hitter. A nightmare at bat for lefties, Gasser has held same-handed hitters to a .573 OPS and 42% strikeout rate, helping reinforce his floor as a lights out reliever. Former Yakult Swallows Stars Tony Barnette, Aaron "Chatter Up!" He put up a 6.48 ERA in three 2022 spring training outings, mostly due to a tough day against the Philadelphia Phillies (2.2 innings, three home runs, five earned runs). Betting that other teams would take a chance on his still-electric stuff, he had become a free agent after both he and the Mariners declined to exercise the option on his contract. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. Given the confidence that PCA has in his ability to put bat on ball, he can get a bit swing happy at times. While Ohtani may widely be considered the best, there are plenty of other amazing Japanese baseball players who are right on his tale for superstardom. Once viewed as a bench utility type, Rafaela looks more like an every day player with super-utility versatility in a similar manner to Chris Taylor of the Dodgers. Even in his banged up 2022, Matos stole 11 bases on 14 tries. Limited effort and quick twitch athleticism allow Davis to control his body well. Carroll finds the barrel easily with a swing geared for line drives, but hits the ball so hard that he is a home run threat as well. 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