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. Painters second plus pitch is his 81-83 mph sweeping slider. Meyers calling card is his plus-plus slider which sits 89-91 and generates 2800 RPMs. An above average runner, Westburg has enough athleticism and a good enough arm to stick at shortstop defensively. Stone deploys a four-pitch mix with multiple weapons that induce whiffs within the strike zone. 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. Tsutsugo had a rough go after signing with Tampa Bay before the 2020 season. 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. 5 outlook he had on draft day. Despite being one of the youngest players at each level he reaches, Walker seems to get better each time hes promoted. 2/No. His explosive lower half paired with his bat speed helps him react to hard stuff inside, boasting plus power to his pull side already. Alcantara is a fairly aggressive hitter, with a 32% chase rate this season, but much like his contact rates, the newly-turned 20-year-olds approach progressed nicely as the season went on. He could probably benefit from getting the ball in the air a bit more (47% GB rate), though Hendersons ability to hit the ball hard to all fields and above average speed should have him routinely above average in the BABIP department. He find the barrel as much as any hitter in the minors and should quickly climb to the big leagues. 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. That is the ceiling to dream on for Red Sox fans, but I dont think they would be upset with a younger, faster Kik Hernandez either. To the naked eye, the immense amount of late-life could easily get it confused with a splitter. The changeup gives Hall another comfortably above-average secondary pitch in the mid 80s that features lots of arm-side run and some sink. He struggled at times with the timing of his leg kick in years prior and his ridiculous 2022 slash line may point towards the tweak helping him find even more consistency. 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. He has above average defensive potential in right. Jones relied on his natural ability and advanced approach to rake at the amateur level and has the skill set to be an above average hitter with solid power. Starting with his weight slightly stacked on his back leg, Mayer uses a barrel tip for timing along with a stride. A big body with three easily plus pitches and good command make it easy to see why Rodriguez is the most impressive arm in the minors. In 54 appearances in his first season with Boston, he was 5-1 with a 3.06 ERA and featured a nasty split-finger fastball. Meet the top international prospects expected to sign when the period commences in January: 1. 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. The ball explodes out of his hand and low release point creates some deception and added life to hitters who consistently have issues timing him up. 55 and a dorm room that had been used by both Matsui and Hayato Sakamoto in the past. 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. It is uncertain whether the former Carp ace will pitch in 2022, though hes targeted a possible return for September. If Graceffo can develop a bit more of a feel for his changeup, he could be an average No. His delivery is so effortless that there may be even more velocity in the tank. The 20-year-old has a sneaky good feel to hit and improved in that department as the year went on. For De La Cruz to push towards his superstar ceiling, he will need to refine his approach a bit. Vargas made improvements defensively at the hot corner, providing more confidence that he is capable of playing average defense at third base, though that is likely his ceiling. You can read the transcript here. Legal 2022 NPB Betting Guide. It will never be a bat-missing machine like the changeup, but it is a valuable pitch nonetheless. Lawlar shows an advanced ability to use the whole field with authority while being able to just throw his hands at a pitch with two strikes and use his speed to leg one out when he is fooled. Height/Weight: 63, 220|Bat/Throw: R/L|5th Round (166)- 2019|ETA: 2022. 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. Prior to Meyers injury, his fastball ticked up and he showed a much better better feel for his changeup, hedging some of his perceived reliever risk arsenal wise. Lewis was striking out as his lowest clip since he was in High-A while walking more than he ever had. Opposing hitters from both sides of the plate have slashed just .110/.197/.174 against the pitch this season. 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. Guys like Vance Honeycutt, Thatcher Hurd and Chase Burns, not to mention high school bluechips like Konnor Griffin and Derek Curiel, have scouts excited. Livan Moinelo, LHPFukuoka SoftBank HawksB-T: L-L. Born: Dec. 8, 1995. He has one of the most discerning eyes in the league, and he's topped 25 home runs in each of the past four seasons. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2022 Extra Innings, Inc. | All Right Reserved | Privacy Policy. Akiyama posted a .224 batting average and .594 OPS in his two seasons, with just one triple and no home runs in 366 plate appearances. In Meyers 178 professional innings, opponents have hit just .111/.169/.215 against Meyers slider even with him throwing it nearly 40% of the time. Boasting the ability to leave the yard foul pole to foul pole, Wood has a chance to develop into elite power paired with bat-to-ball skills that most wouldnt expect with his profile. Frequently putting himself in a good position to hit along with a short, quick swing, Davis projects as an above average hitter. Ayumu Ishikawa, RHPChiba Lotte MarinesB-T: R-R. Born: April 11, 1988 (32). The power/speed combo that Davis possesses along with a good feel to hit evoke some young Matt Kemp memories. Sasaki has retired 52 straight batters and counting, we'll see how far that streak continues next week. Height/Weight: 511, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (30), 2019 (NYY)|ETA: 2023. Capable of doing damage to all parts of the ballpark and should have no issue flicking pitches on the outer half off of the green monster in left. Ota has played in at least 100 games every year since 2017 and finished with double-digit home runs in his last four seasons. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (50) 2020|ETA: 2024. It just illuminates some of the subtle differences between leagues. Opponents hit .203 against him, with only Tomoyuki Sugano (.196) besting that mark. Lacking blocking fundamentals earlier in his career, Alvarez has made huge strides in preventing passed balls as well as receiving. 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. A high-floor offensive profile along with plus speed and a solid above-average glove, that can play all over the diamond, McLain is yet another safe prospect in this Reds system who you fans can still hope for fringe All Star upside. Opponents posted just a .496 OPS against the pitch this season. The pitch sits in the upper 80s, occasionally touching 90 MPH. Height/Weight: 62, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (18), 2022 (CIN)|ETA: 2025. Despite possessing immense speed, Frelick has not yet translated it into stolen bases. He struck out 156 batters in 130 innings and allowed just 98 hits. 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. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. He felt his way through the early part of his season and rounded into form in the second half of the year. After 2019, Fukuoka had a lengthy standoff with Colas . The power surge and improved patience have helped OHoppe walk at a 15% mark. Players like Yu Darvish and Kenta Maeda have lit up the NPB and have played the game of baseball for over half of their lives, while up-and-coming sensation Kohei Arihara is shocking the world with his phenomenal talent and promise. 16 the 2022 Draft and they were happy to sign the the talented teenager to a well-overslot $5 million bonus. He stole 28 bases on 38 tries this season. Manzardo has 20-25 home run juice with a 70 grade hit tool. Viewed as one of the best pure prep hitters in years, Johnsons bat has a chance to be special, but as an average running second baseman, theres a lot of pressure on that bat. After a rough 2019 Minor League season, Lewis broke out as the MVP of the Arizona Fall League. In the volatile world of prospects, Cowser offers a rare level of safety while still providing enough projection to get excited about. The Dodgers are hoping Pages can develop into a fringe-average hitter with big power and if he can make some swing tweaks, theres a chance he can get there. Cowser stole plenty of bases in the lower levels, but struggled to find the same success in Double and Triple-A. Impressive range, smooth actions, an above average arm and impressive instincts have Turang looking like a plus defender at the highest level. 9HR and 28RBI in just 20 games. 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. No wonder MLB fans were in awe. Statcast Leaders Baseball Savant Top Prospect Stats. A combination of tantalizing upside with the present skill set to handle aggressive assignments, it is easy to be extremely excited about Winn. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name Product Configuration: 10 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. Age: 21|Height/Weight: 510, 170|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $1.3M (2017) CLE|ETA: 2023. Despite his long levers, Casas has a very short stroke designed to be as short to the ball as possible. Given Harrisons athleticism and ability to get outs already in the upper minors, Ill bet on him being closer to the frontline starter outcome. Casas has already hit home runs as far as 472 feet and has the ability to mishit baseballs that still leave the yard. It is more of a matter of whether his hit tool can translate at the highest level. Hes already physical, but with broad shoulders and long legs, he could likely to add another 10-15 pounds of good weight. After struggling to develop as an infielder defensively, Ruiz made the move to the outfield where he has progressed pretty nicely. Tagged: Hiroshima Carp, Seiya Suzuki, Suzuki, Seiya, Carp, NPB, Nippon Professional Baseball, MLB, Posting System, Posted, Japanese Baseball, Samurai Japan, Olympics, Premier 12, MLB Imports, 2024 MLB Draft - Top 100 College Prospects, 2024 MLB Draft - Top 50 High School Prospects, Seiya Suzuki: A Deep Dive On The Next Big Thing Out Of Japan. A twitchy, explosive athlete, Chourio generates plus bat speed with relative ease. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (18) 2019|ETA: 2022. Bradley spent two years in Rookie Ball, as the Rays slowly paced his development and entered the 2021 geared up for his first full-season. He is still developing feel for the pitch and has a tendency to miss badly when his mechanics arent in sync. Lawlar very rarely looks sped up or fooled in the box and it always looks like he is in control of the at-bat. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Halls command of the heater is fringe average with a tendency to miss arm-side due to the heavy run he produces when he flies open too early. Naturally, the 20-year-old should start to impact the baseball with a bit more authority and should be able to tap into 20 homer power, but a 20/20 profile with a high batting average and staying power in center field seems like the most likely profile for Hassell. Causing the bat to go in and out of the zone quickly leading to weaker contact and more ground balls. That tidbit isn't meant to discount Mori or his accomplishments, by the way, since he can clearly handle business. He has a tendency to get big in plus counts, similar to most young hitters, but it almost certainly wont be a problem as he matures. Matt Murton, Hanshin Tigers Legend & NPB "Chatter Up!" Abrams is one of the fastest players in professional baseball with a plus hit tool and sneaky power that could very well turn into 20+ home run pop as he matures. 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. 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. Bradleys plus fastball is his best pitch. 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. Because he has such a great feel for the barrel, Moreno is comfortable using the whole field and can spoil even the toughest of pitchers pitches. 3 ceiling. For the record, though, Suzuki hit .235 in his abbreviated spring training with two home runs, five RBIs, and a .938 OPS. The big right-hander has been able to sustain at least mid 90s velocity deep into starts. James Wood could wind up being one of the steals of the 2021 Draft. The ninth overall pick in the 2020 Draft, Veen was viewed as one of the highest-ceiling bats in his class and has done nothing but reinforce those projections through his first two professional seasons. Nippon Professional Baseball, the world's second most prominent league, launched its season on June 19, three months after its original Opening Day plans were delayed due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. Arroyo displays strong bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate. Luciano is viewed by many as a candidate to move off of shortstop, though the Giants have exclusively played him at short so far in his career. The offensive-minded catcher has exciting upside and a track record of hitting through the minors. Formerly utilizing a sizable leg kick, Campusano has since experimented with a few different timing mechanisms at the plate before settling on a toe-tap. A well-regarded prospect out of high school, Tiedemanns asking price was not met in 2020 and he opted to go the JuCo route with his eyes on the 2021 Draft. 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. His consistent splits left-on-left further solidify just how safe his bat is. A sweet left-handed swing that is a bit reminiscent of the Royals M.J. Melendez, Collier uses the whole field really well and rarely strays from his approach. Soderstroms controlled violence with his swing gives him a great chance to hit for power while not whiffing at too high of a clip. 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. The 20-year-old boasts a 101 mph fastball to go along with a 91 mph splitters with intense movement. His .296 batting average placed him 4th, and his .352 OBP was good for 8th in the Pacific League among qualified hitters. Perazas sweet swing from the right side and plus defense at short make him a high probability everyday shortstop. He covers plenty of ground with great closing speed, but could improve his jumps and routes some. Marte could be a small tweak away from exploding offensively, but he has produced pretty good results thus far on natural ability and athleticism. A big guy, strong who focuses on staying compact to the ball and minimize his movements, Mervis has the confidence to catch up to velocity while possessing the body control and pitch recognition skills to pick up spin and drive it. Remembering Tetsuto Yamada's game-changing home run in the #Premier12 Final against Korea: Story: https://t.co/jszQ4hsUvg @samuraijapan_pr @swallowspr @PacificleagueTV pic.twitter.com/ZWZBTKIZVp. https://t.co/TZYTTAm9a5, Stephen Young (@stevietpfl) April 18, 2022, The Crawfish Boxes (@CrawfishBoxes) April 18, 2022, 20 years old. He should be a high on base guy with a chance to hit as many as 30 home runs depending on his approach. There is just so much to dream on with a prospect like Alvarez. With just a 12% strikeout rate in his Minor League career and the potential to hit for at least some power, Moreno should ride his elite hit-tool and solid approach to offensive success at the highest level. Drafted as a shortstop, Steer is capable of holding down the position if needed, but he projects more as a second or third baseman. A plus runner, Davis has the goods to stick in center field along with an above-average arm which could handle either corner as well. |Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (24), 2019 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. This has helped Ruiz see the ball longer and make better swing decisions.
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