The pitch has sharp, late break, darting away from right-handed hitters and tying up left-handed hitters. Matos is an aggressive base runner and has stolen bases with a high rate of success in previous seasons. To put a ceiling on Perez would be ridiculous. Height/Weight: 66, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $1M 2018 (NYY)|ETA: 2024. With 32 homers in his last 125 Minor League games, there is no doubting Cartayas power potential. 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. 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. As we are quickly learning, PCA has the ability to impact the baseball more than many expected and an All-Star ceiling is not outlandish. That said, the more James Wood I see, the more belief I have that he can be closer to Judge than Mayberry. He got it as high as 98 during a Premier12 game last winter. He doesnt play a big role as a basestealer, but moves well. If he moves to third, Marte should be good defender at the position, though there is still hope that he can continue to find consistency up the middle. As Japan's 12 clubs prepare to chase the pennant, here are six players from the Pacific . 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. New slugger of NPB, Hotaka Yamakawa. The top prep arm in the 2021 Draft, Jobe is a data darling and a premium athlete on the mound. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. He was in position to repeat until Kodai Senga, who went on a tear to end the year, nudged past him with eight scoreless innings in his final start to win the race, 2.16 to 2.20. Even though the change is an above average pitch, it plays up to plus because of the way it works off of his fastball. He also had the best batting average against (.206) in the Central League last season and was on Japans Premier12 teams in 2015 and 2019. Walker has 40+ homer upside with at least an average hit tool and solid complementary skills to provide value beyond his potentially special bat. After swiping 14 bags on 16 tries last year, Walker was 22/27 on SB attempts in 2022. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. Impressive balance and plate coverage helps Rodriguez stay back on breaking pitches and drive them with authority to all fields while still being quick and explosive enough to turn on hard stuff in. The Yankees feel like they have their shortstop of the future and they have every reason to think so. Since Rodriguez has arrived to professional baseball, he has done nothing shy of dominating. His two breaking balls had the tendency to blend together earlier in his career, but he has focused on distinguishing the two offerings. Sitting 95-97, topping out at 99 mph. You almost forget hes only 19 years old by the way he is able to duplicate his swings and some of the easy takes he has. Espino does a great job of repeating his tough release point across all of his pitches, making it difficult for the hitter to differentiate whats coming out of his hand. In spring training, primarily seeing action at first base, Tsutsugo averaged .333 with a 1.050 OPS. Our team has taken in 9 showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages. Lacking blocking fundamentals earlier in his career, Alvarez has made huge strides in preventing passed balls as well as receiving. Then the Pirates signed him on August 15, and he had a bit of a renaissance that earned him a one-year, $4 million contract. If Ford struggles behind the dish like many of his high school catching predecessors, he has a really exciting bat and plus speed to fall back on. The combination of power, speed, and a decent feel to hit gives him a potentially special skillset. He's officially listed at 170 centimeters and 85 kilograms, or roughly 5-foot-6 and 187 pounds. Even with the added power, Turang has still maintained his impressive contact rates while commanding the strike zone. Walkers average speed and elite arm and give him the potential to play an above average right field once he gets comfortable out there. After showing flashes of his ability at the complex last year, Wood made some small tweaks to get his lower half more involved and has started to tap into his elite raw power. Batys swing is smooth and his barrel stays in the zone for a long time, helping him use the entire field well. He went over 110 in 12 starts and during a four-start stretch from Sept. 15 to Oct. 6, he had pitch counts of 148, 121, 132, and 142. Already putting on shows with his majestic batting practice homers, we started to see flashes of his plus raw power in games this season. He throws the pitch with good arm speed, creating lots of deception, making it his go-to secondary against right-handed hitters. Nippon Professional Baseball, called Puro Yaky in Japan and simply "Japanese baseball" in the rest of the world, is the top level of pro baseball in the Asian country. You can now share individual prospect write ups by clicking the social media icon at the bottom of the players report, search by player name or team, sort by columns and we added arrows to indicate the trend of each prospects ranking. 2 starter and he is in the right organization to keep developing on the mound quickly. Yamamoto also led all qualified NPB pitchers in K-BB% (21.8), FIP (2.05), and WAR (7.9), among other key statistics. The blend of whippy bat speed while living in the zone for so long helps Manzardo post an impressive 86% zone contact rate while driving the ball with authority. The heater has some riding life to it and plays well at the top of the zone, generating an impressive 13.4% swinging strike rate this season. One of the younger players in Double-A, Tovars elite defensive ability and solid feel to hit has allowed him to play above his age-level at every stop. He has kept the power trend going in his first full pro season, launching 28 homers in 118 games across High-A, Double-A and Triple-A. 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. Mayer posted impressive splits this season, slashing .296/.385/.519 against left-handed pitchers. Fundamentally sound and instinctual, Lee is a consistent defender at shortstop. The 6-foot-2, 180 pound Williams has long levers and generates easy bat speed even though his swing can be very upper half centric. George Arias, Hanshin Tigers, Yomiuri Giants, and "Chatter Up!" OHoppe has a plus arm and is extremely accurate with his throws. It has the potential to be a 70-grade offering if Jobe can find more consistency and tighten it. Height/Weight: 60, 170|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $1.5M 2019 (COL)|ETA: 2025. High arm slot with a short arm stroke and lower half driven mechanics. He has above average defensive potential in right. The fastball gets in on hitters really quickly, exploding out of his tough release point. Your favorite team should have started talking to him last month. The power/speed combo that Davis possesses along with a good feel to hit evoke some young Matt Kemp memories. He batted .275 with 14 home runs in 2020. Swing and miss crept into Lucianos game when he reached High-A last year, but he slashed his strikeout rate by more than 15% to a solid 22.2% rate thanks to the smoothing out of his load and lower half. For the record, though, Suzuki hit .235 in his abbreviated spring training with two home runs, five RBIs, and a .938 OPS. Height/Weight: 63, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: 2018 LAD ($2.5M)|ETA: 2024. Even with the high floor, the 22-year-old still has plenty of upside to look forward to, flashing comfortably above average power to his pull side and an ability to drive the ball with authority to all fields. Waldichuk has a pair of breaking balls and a changeup that he mixes well, but the slider and change lead the way for him off of his fastball. He already flashed above average power to his pull side this season with a max exit velocity of 112 mph and has plenty more power in the tank. It's easy to get caught up in what Yamakawa doesn't provide. Brown has a pair of impressive breaking balls, including a spike curve in the low 80s and a sharp slider in the low 90s. The pitch tunnels well off of Hences lively heater, making it difficult for hitters to pick up the spin until the ball is on them. These pitches allow him to utilize the leverage in his swing and at worst, he will be able to annihilate said pitches in the big leagues once he gets there. Cowser has answered those questions this season with 17 homers across three levels. The Rangers snagged Carter in the second-round for an underslot bonus of $1.25 million. Theres potentially 10-15 homers in the tank for Frelick, especially if he calls Milwaukee home when he breaks into the big leagues. The lack of fastball quality was my biggest concern with Priester and the use of his sinker has helped hedge that immensely. The hype surrounding Ohtani helped inspire the so-called Ohtani Rule, which will be implemented in the 2022 season and allows a starting pitcher who hits for himself to remain in the lineup as a designated hitter even after he exits as a pitcher. Jung hits the ball hard to all fields and should offer a nice blend of batting average and power. Similar to Marco Luciano, Matos has power and bat speed that defies his frame, making it hard to place limits on his power potential. Rafaela saw the majority of his action in centerfield where his speed is on full display. Even though his front shoulder can leave the ball a bit earlier than desired, he keeps his weight back and his bat stays in the zone for so long that he has no problem pulverizing fastballs. Morenos receiving has earned mixed reviews in the past, but he has shown enough to leave optimism in that regard. Trouts name is generally invoked when someone is talking about Tetsuto Yamada, but if Yamada is Japans Trout, Suzuki is Trout-lite. One of the best power hitting catchers we have seen in the minors in some time, Alvarez has the goods to become one of baseballs best catchers and should arrive in Queens in early 2023. Williams will mix in an average changeup as his fourth offering, but it can get firm on him in the 87-90 mph range. (31) By far the most intriguing name of the bunch,. Alvarezs arm is easily plus and he has honed in on his accuracy this year, throwing out 28% of base stealers in the upper levels (a figure that has progressively gotten better as the year has gone on). The change has the ability to miss bats, however, it specializes in inducing soft contact. Breaking down the 2023 Top 100 Prospectsby team, position, nationality, source and, for players who were drafted, draft round. As the start of the 2022 Major League Baseball season opens, the questions facing the Japanese import players are about building. The home run and OPS marks ranked third and fifth, respectively, in the majors. However, he will have to continue to make strides with his command in order to reach his No. Theres foul pole to foul pole home run pop with a knack for getting on base and palatable whiff rates. Holliday is an advanced hitter for his age with a smooth swing from the left side and comfort driving the ball to all fields. Lawlars advanced feel to hit and developing power give him great upside in the batters box. To keep up with Just Baseballs prospect content and analysis, check out our prospect podcast The Call Up which features detailed breakdowns on all of these prospects as well as interviews with many of them. An above average runner, Naylor has stolen 20 bases on 24 tries, bringing that JT Realmuto type of athleticism to the catching position. Burleson was one of the best hitters in Triple-A this season prior to his MLB promotion, hitting .331/.372/.532 with 20 HR while striking out just 14% of the time. Collier has always been ahead of his years as a baseball player. He was also second in the Central League in Win Probability Added with 4.12. Don't be surprised if Arihara ends up serving as some big-league team's No. An above-average arm is just the icing on the cake for a guy who should command the outfield as well as anyone in the business once he gets to the big leagues. Amador is a polished hitter who repeats his moves well with great timing. This helped Neto keep his strikeout rate in check against advanced pitching while also doing damage in his 30 Double-A games. 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. Halls curveball lacks the tightness of his slider and is a bit more of a hittable pitch, but is still an above-average secondary that he will use to steal strikes. Nearly a .300 hitter in his two professional seasons, theres little question in regards to Hassells hit tool. Play Ball Youth Baseball & Softball. What became abundantly clear rather quickly was the fact that PCA has a bit more to him than many were giving him credit for around the time he was traded straight up for Javier Bez. Here are four ways to spot greenwashing, Kishida to prioritize child-rearing support in policy address, Germany's new defense minister faces pressure on tanks, army upgrade, Alarmed by AI chatbots, universities start revamping how they teach, Pentagon sends U.S. arms stored in Israel to Ukraine, Clutter, trash and hoarding disorder in Japan. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|4th Round (121), 2020 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. Dominguez should be a threat to steal 20+ bases even at the highest level if he doesnt slow down too much with age. He has already shown a feel to hit with tools and physical projection to dream on. 90th percentile of 104 mph pic.twitter.com/YH5sDanQMz. Williams fits the description of the big bodied power pitcher, standing at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds while he power fastball leads the way with for his electric arsenal. OHoppe uses the ground well tapping into above average raw power with explosive lower half. If Montgomery continues to add strength and slows down a step, he has the arm and ability with the glove to be an above average defender at third. I am buying what Dominguez was selling in the second half of the season and believe theres an above average hitter here with big power potential and a solid chance to stick up the middle. Even though Herrera has not quite put his exciting offensive tools together, he turned in another above average offensive season, but this time in Triple-A as a 22-year-old catcher. Parada has the upside of a middle-of-the-order masher for a first division team. He has flashed the ability to drive the ball the other way with authority, but the front foot swings casting out and around the baseball have been more frequent. In April 2019, the Associated Press reported Moinelo was included on a list of players the Cuban Baseball Federation deemed eligible to sign contracts with MLB clubs, so there could be a path for him sometime in the future. After a let-down season in 2021, Naylor made some tweaks to his swing and has enjoyed the best offensive season of his career this year. Naoya Masuda is coming in, he posted a 2.24 ERA in 64 innings last season. As Caissie continues to iron out the inconsistencies with his lower half, there is foul pole-to-foul pole power potential for the Ontario, Canada native as he has the ability to generates a ton of leverage and natural carry. It is difficult to project power for a prospect like Winn. 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. Height/Weight: 62, 180 lb|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (28) 2021|ETA: 2025. The pitch can get firm on him, though he does have a decent feel for the pitch. Regardless, Johnson is big upside, bat-first second baseman whose ceiling is one of the best hitters at his position at the highest level. ZiPS Top 100 Prospects - 2022 All told, ZiPS and our rankings agree on two-thirds of players, with a few more that ZiPS didn't even consider. Height/Weight: 58, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $10K (2017) BOS|ETA: 2023. Meyer commands the pitch exceptionally well to his glove side, sweeping it away from right-handed hitters and burying the offering down and in on the back leg of lefties thanks to its gyro break. 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. Caissie is short to the ball and can really turn on pitches middle-in with authority. Parada has worked hard on his defense, but still has some ways to go. Davis put the questions around his swing to bed by slashing .370/.482/.663 with 17 homers and 31 walks against just 24 Ks versus ACC pitching in 2021. His fastball sits in the mid-90s and he throws a splitter. A plus runner who played all over the field in his collegiate career at UCLA, McLain could be the best candidate to see more action at another position. At a solid 5-foot-10, 230 pounds, Alvarez has easy plus pop in the tank, especially to his pull side. Matos has the capability to let the ball travel and use the whole field, which is why his aggressive approach doesnt knock down the hit tool projection for him too much. Assuming Chourio continues to mature as a hitter, he has 30/30 upside while playing center field at an extremely high level. It seems like Veens plan is to remain relatively slender and allow his plus speed to remain a big part of his game. 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. Though command has remained a struggle for Hall, he has continued to punch out hitters at one of the highest marks in the minors (36.6%). Opponents posted just a .496 OPS against the pitch this season. Starting with his weight slightly stacked on his back leg, Mayer uses a barrel tip for timing along with a stride. The rare high floor/ceiling combination for a big bodied power hitter, Casas boasts 30+ home run potential with an innate feel to hit and plus makeup. On top of that, 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition includes base Autographs for 42 subjects (including Ohtani), averaging 1:61 packs. There are few hitters in the minors who hit fastballs harder than Wiemer and his stacked setup helps him stay back on off speed. 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. Though not a great runner, Mayer moves pretty well at shortstop and has all of the goods to be an above average defender there. Only 39 percent of his pitches were in the strike zone, compared to a league-wide average of 48 percent. On the base paths, PCA has already made his speed known, swiping 13 bags in his 38 Low-A games prior to his promotion. 2 overall in this years draft. Among qualified batters, no player struck out fewer times. Bowman Baseball 2022: Top 5 Prospects To Target, Orioles No. A good athlete, Amador flashes impressive range at shortstop and quick feet. After only registering seven steals on 10 tries last season, Dominguez racked up 37 stolen bases in 44 tries this year across three levels. The 70 grade speed has translated into big stolen base numbers for Winn, swiping 43 bags on 48 tries this season. Much like his offensive game, Volpes instincts help him maximize his tools. The four seam fastball has been a hittable pitch for Priester through the years. Of course, there is one player who stands above the rest as quite possibly the best baseball player of all time . A slightly open stance with a rhythmic leg kick, Aranda has some of the best bat to ball skills in the minors. There are few pitchers in the prospect world with more helium than Ricky Tiedemann. This is otherworldly https://t.co/oHJfQMQAOq, Jason Brinkmeier (@JBrink90) April 18, 2022, Is he the next superstar? Though not a burner, Walker is an average runner who gets great jumps on the bases. A switch hitter with pretty even production from both sides, Rodriguez has a really good feel for both of his swings that are geared for lift and carry. He has found success by working ahead in the count consistently thanks to his ability to throw three of his pitches for quality strikes. He made 20 starts at shortstop this season, only making two errors. When the pitch is working, it features good arm fade from Graceffos over the top release point. 2 pick while offering a bit less volatility than most players with his kind of ceiling. Player transfers from Nippon Professional Baseball are open, as well, with Yomiuri Giants ace Tomoyuki Sugano the most prominent candidate to move to MLB for the 2021 season. HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOME RUN Seiya SUZUKI #Premier12 @SamuraiJapan_pr # pic.twitter.com/IPAXzpbCPc. Height/Weight: 63, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $300K, 2017 (LAD)|ETA: 2022. The hit tool is fringe plus for OHoppe with above average raw power that he has figured out how to tap into consistently in games. Carroll has the makings of an easy plus defender in center field. The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and it's time for us to rank the top 100 players in baseball. Elite speed and defensive potential in centerfield with an offensive skillset to dream on, Chourio has a lot of similarities to Michael Harris II, including how young he could possibly debut. This is extremely good news for the Rockies, as Veen could beat his original ETA of 2025 by proving he is more advanced than many evaluators speculated. His routes and overall comfort in the outfield makes it easy to forget that he is just 18 years old. He has the agility to be an above-average defender at first, especially for his size. Hes near big league ready. He has hedged swing and miss concerns with a career-low strikeout rate in Triple-A while producing his best power numbers. A plus runner combined with impressive quickness, Matos is a threat on the base paths and has a strong chance of sticking in center. Mervis has a great chance to be the Cubs starting first baseman in 2023. A simple set up from the right side, Vargas times up his moves well and consistently puts himself in a good position to get his best swing off. But still, if youre throwing 17 consecutive perfect innings in professional baseball, you have to have some filthy pitches to work with. Given the confidence that PCA has in his ability to put bat on ball, he can get a bit swing happy at times. Height/Weight: 63, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R| 1st Round (27) 2021|ETA: 2025, An under slot first round pick, the Padres followed their trend of scooping up pop up prospects with the selection of Merrill. The adjustments not only helped Dominguez up his OPS from the right side by more than 200 points, but he also trimmed his pull rate and chase rate, making better overall swing decisions. The Cardinals are hoping that Herrera can take over catching duties next season and while there may be some growing pains, he could very well be worth the wait. Montgomery already controls his body really well, keeping his weight back and using his leverage. 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. Height/Weight: 61, 200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | $1.55M 2018 (CIN) | ETA: 2024. Hassells an extremely athletic hitter who can spray the ball foul line to foul line with a good approach. October 22, 2021. This past year was actually a step back for Suzuki, with him hitting .300/.409/.544 with 25 home runs in 118 games. He gave up 27 home runs and walked 62 batters in 157 innings. Sasaki has retired 52 straight batters and counting, we'll see how far that streak continues next week. Hell flash plus pop times thanks to his quick transfer and above-average arm strength, but the accuracy of his arm is currently inconsistent. 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. It is worth wondering if moving Ford to centerfield would be better for the longevity of his career and overall value, especially if the 19-year-old isnt providing much value with his glove. Simply put, there has never been a two-way player of his stature. A well-rounded game with monster offensive upside, Mayer has already shown a solid feel to hit with still plenty of physical projection. Romo moves well and has impressed with his ability to block and receive. Height/Weight: 64, 240|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (26), 2018 (BOS)|ETA: 2022. Product Configuration: 10 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. Naylor impressively turned the page on a brutal season in 2021 and has been a consistent offensive force all year as one of the younger players at the Triple-A level. 2/No. Hes currently a fringe plus runner who takes long strides and has great closing speed in the outfield. He adds value on the bases, though will probably never be more than the occasional base stealer. It was never really a matter of hitting the ball hard for Baty, who has produced impressive exit velocities since entering pro ball, though high ground ball rates impeded his ability to consistently slug. Whereas Mori won the Pacific League's MVP Award, Sakamoto took him the honors in the Central League. Well start getting answers on April 7, MLBs Opening Day. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (149), 2019 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. It looks like Hassell could put on anywhere between 20 and 30 pounds of muscle over the next couple of years if thats the route that he wants to go, but as he continues to solidify himself as a true centerfielder, he could ultimately continue his development as more of a gap-to-gap hitter with good complementary tools. Much like his father, Holliday is a patient hitter who does not strike out much and will work plenty of free passes. Starting with an upright stance before sinking into his back leg to get into his powerful lower half, Walker effortlessly explodes through the baseball. Already capable of producing exit velocities as high as 111 mph, Matos still has more room to fill out, making for plus power potential. After solid May and June performances that earned him an invite to the All-Star Game, it seemed that he was finally paying dividends after disappointing in 2019 and 2020. Defensively, Crow-Armstrong has a chance to be aGold Gloverin center field. He will likely win back-to-back Pacific League MVP awards, too, and he will be the favorite to win it again in 2023. Ruiz has seen his chase rates drop by more than 5% while hitting significantly better against breaking balls. In 129 games, he batted .266/.375/.578 with a wRC+ of 186 while leading the Pacific League with 90 RBI. At the end of the day, the big asset here is Davis bat. Youth. Youll see Williams often finish even his swing more upright than he started, which is a bit of a tell. The fourth pitch for Painter is a changeup that has flashed above-average in the upper 80s.
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