Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[Krylian]

As far as I know Elian Soto is the only brother of Juan. He'll be signing with the Nationals tomorrow it seems.

 

He has a sister too, but who cares...

[Jonn]

As far as I know Elian Soto is the only brother of Juan. He'll be signing with the Nationals tomorrow it seems.

 

He has a sister too, but who cares...

 

Can his sister get on base at .400 OBP clip. If so sign her up.

[Krylian]

Can his sister get on base at .400 OBP clip. If so sign her up.

 

She's older than Juan. If she could take a walk someone would've nabbed her already.

[metafour]

[Laika]

The Blue Jays have become international signing geniuses so we can assume this guy is a monster

[metafour]

[Ehjays]

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-mlb-international-signing-agreements-tracker/

 

Toronto Blue Jays ($5,284,000)

 

Enmanuel Bonilla, OF, Dominican Republic 4.1 mil

Anderson Barbosa, LHP, Colombia

 

Barbosa is the third guy we have heard of Jays signing today along with Arias and Bonilla. There will be more

[Ray]

Given our preference to draft players who play up the middle, the bat for Bonilla must be real special for them to give such a massive bonus for a corner OF. Edited January 15, 2023 by Ray

[metafour]

Jarold Montealto from Nicaragua signed with the Jays:

 

[Ehjays]

https://twitter.com/VarshOAA/status/1614299871967674369?t=XfXcFlwUUjsSPNdCpUhYTw&s=19

 

[Ehjays]

[Ehjays]

Got a half hr to listen about Jays top prospects....

[Krylian]

[Orgfiller]

 

They really put an emphasis on the “international” part of the IFA. Every guy signed this far from a different country, pretty cool.

[bendera3]

They really put an emphasis on the “international” part of the IFA. Every guy signed this far from a different country, pretty cool.

 

I like the fact that it seems we got some really promising guys signed and we seem to have some really good luck with getting talent this way. Hopefully the luck continues and it' great that these kids want to sign with us.

[Ray]

I think I found my favorite guy besides Enmanuel Bonilla in this signing period. Daniel Perez, left handed OF/1B. Little bit of a hitch in his swing, but otherwise it's smooth. The power seems legit.

 

[Ehjays]

 

 

I dont see Junior Arias in the second list, He was rated high on Fangraphs list so hopefully the agreement didnt fall apart and its just a late report

[Ehjays]

Two things:

 

Spotrac is reporting this

Emmanuel Bonilla OF Dominican Republic TOR $4,100,000

David Guzman OF Venezuela TOR $650,000

Samuel Acuna P Venezuela TOR $300,000

Anderson Barbosa P Colombia TOR

Also

Some reports have it as Barbosa and some Barvosa...we shall find out soon. Guzman is showing at $650 and Acuna 300 doesnt eave much for the others. If those #s are right, thats $5,050,000 with those 3

[G-Snarls]

MLB. Com top 50 international signings so far

 

1. Ethan Salas, C, Ven.: Padres+ ($5,600,000) More »

2. Felnin Celesten, SS, D.R.: Mariners ($4,700,000) More »

3. Joendry Vargas, SS, D.R.: Dodgers ($2,077,500) More »

4. Alfredo Duno, C, Ven.: Reds+ More »

5. Luis Morales, RHP, Cuba: Athletics (3,000,000) More »

6. Derniche Valdez, SS, D.R.: Cubs ($2,700,000) More »

7. Enmanuel Bonilla, OF, D.R.: Blue Jays ($4,100,000) More »

8. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Bahamas: Rangers+ More »

9. Brando Mayea, OF, Cuba: Yankees ($4,400,000) More »

10. Jun-Seok Shim, RHP, S. Korea: Pirates+ More »

11. Ariel Castro, OF, Cuba: Twins ($2,500,000) More »

12. Brailer Guerrero, OF, D.R.: Rays ($3,700,000) More »

13. Jesus Caba, SS, D.R.: Phillies ($3,000,000) More »

14. Ludwig Espinoza, SS, Ven.: Cubs ($1,500,000) More »

15. Rayner Arias, OF, D.R.: Giants ($2,800,000) More »

16. Janero Miller, OF, Bahamas: Marlins More »

17. Camilo Diaz, OF, D.R.: Astros+ ($2,250,000) More »

18. Gian Zapata, OF, D.R.: D-backs ($950,000) More »

19. Angel Cepeda, SS, D.R.: Cubs ($1,000,000) More »

20. Luis Almeyda, SS, D.R.: Orioles+ ($2,300,000) More »

21. Esmil Valencia, OF, D.R.: Astros+ ($897,500) More »

22. Yophery Rodriguez, OF, Ven.: Brewers ($1,500,000) More »

23. Arnaldo Lantigua, OF, D.R.: Dodgers ($697,500) More »

24. Robert Calaz, OF, D.R.: Rockies ($2,500,000) More »

25. Yoeilin Cespedes, SS, D.R.: Red Sox (est. $1,400,000) More »

26. Raymond Mola, OF, D.R.: Pirates+ More »

27. Daiverson Gutierrez, C, D.R.: Mets More »

28. Welbyn Francisca, SS, D.R.: Guardians+ More »

29. Anthony Baptist, OF, D.R.: Mets More »

30. Tony Ruiz, OF, D.R.

31. Carlos Silva, C, Ven.: Twins More »

32. Enrique Jimenez, C, Ven.: Tigers+ ($1,250,000) More »

33. Filippo Di Turri, SS, Ven.: Brewers ($1,300,000) More »

34. Luis Guanipa, OF, Ven.: Braves More »

35. Kevin Ereu, SS, Ven.: Brewers ($1,400,000) More »

36. Reiner Lopez, RHP, Ven.: Cardinals+ ($500,000) More »

37. Yerlin Luis, OF, D.R.: Guardians+ More »

38. Hendry Chivilli, SS, D.R.: Twins More »

39. Manuel Cabrera, SS, D.R.: Nationals+ ($500,000) More »

40. Darling Fernandez, OF, D.R.: Athletics (est. $1,000,000) More »

41. Luis Reyes, RHP, D.R.: White Sox ($700,000) More »

42. Jeter Martinez, RHP, Mex.: Mariners ($600,000) More »

43. Cristopher Larez, SS, Ven.: Mets ($1,500,000) More »

44. Maikol Orozco, SS, Ven.: Tigers ($900,000) More »

45. Andy Acevedo, OF, D.R.: Nationals+ ($1,200,000) More »

46. Edwin Solano, SS, D.R.: Nationals+ ($1,200,000) More »

47. Jeremy Rodriguez, SS, D.R.: D-backs (est. $1,000,000) More »

48. Cristian Perez, OF, D.R.: Tigers+ ($1,100,000) More »

49. Marwys Jorge, RHP, D.R.: Royals ($450,000) More »

50. Felix Morrobel, SS, D.R.: Angels ($900,000) More »

[G-Snarls]

Jesse Sanchez:

 

The Blue Jays are once again making a big splash during the international signing period.

 

According to industry sources, the club has agreed to a $4.1 million deal with outfielder Enmanuel Bonilla, the No. 7-ranked player on the Top 50 International Prospects list. The Blue Jays, who have a base signing pool of $5,284,000, have not confirmed the agreement. The deal is pending a physical.

 

• Signing tracker | Top 50 Prospects list | Each team's best int'l prospect

 

A corner outfielder from the Dominican Republic, Bonilla already shows plus raw power and is one of the best sluggers in the class.

 

Physically, he’s strong and mature with room to develop even more. And while his hit tool is a work in progress just like other prospects his age, Bonilla shows superior bat speed and the ability to hit fastballs hard to all fields. He has the potential to make an impact on the game each time he steps into the batter’s box.

 

On defense, he shows good instincts with a solid arm and could stick in center field. There’s a chance he could move to a corner position in the outfield as his body matures, and he’s athletic enough to play all three spots. He trains with Ysbel Medina.

 

An international player is eligible to sign with a Major League team between Jan. 15 and Dec. 15. He must turn 16 before he signs and be 17 before Sept. 1 the following year -- in practical terms, that means players born between Sept. 1, 2005, and Aug. 31, 2006, will be eligible to sign in the upcoming signing period. Players have to be registered with Major League Baseball in advance in order to be eligible to sign.

[G-Snarls]

[Ehjays]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/big-hype-prospects-florial-tiedemann-amaya-tovar-vargas.html

 

Big Hype Prospects: Tiedemann

 

 

Ricky Tiedemann, 20, SP, TOR (AA)

(A/A+/AA) 78.2 IP, 13.4 K/9, 3.3 BB/9, 2.17 ERA

 

A 2021 third-round draftee, Tiedemann is on the shortlist with the likes of Andrew Painter and Eury Perez for best pitching prospect aged 20 and under. We’ve covered him a few times within the confines of this column. The Blue Jays appear headed toward a Spring Training battle for the fifth starter role, and Tiedemann is an attractive (albeit longshot) option for the job. The southpaw has three plus pitches, although reports suggest he could do with more time in the minors to better learn how to command his offerings. An Opening Day roster spot seems implausible, but we could see Tiedemann in Toronto by midseason. One caveat is his workload, as he averaged just over four innings per start last season and typically faced between 17 and 20 batters. Between low per-outing and total innings, Tiedemann might be more focused on stretching out than contributing in 2023.

[Brownie19]

 

His load reminds me of Judge.

[spats]

Got a half hr to listen about Jays top prospects....

 

Thanks for the link. Very interesting takes on prospects that are not often talked about. Well worth the 30 mim.

[Ehjays]

His load reminds me of Judge.

 

[Ehjays]

Here are the Top 10 LHP prospects for 2023

 

 

While just four left-handed pitchers cracked our soon-to-be-unveiled 2023 Top 100, the lowest number since we began doing prospect lists in 2004, the position is far from bereft in talent. Several southpaws stand out for their ability to miss bats.

 

Kyle Harrison (Giants) led the Minors in strikeout percentage (39.8) in 2022, and Ricky Tiedemann (Blue Jays) would have ranked right behind him (38.9) if he had enough innings to qualify. Harrison also topped the Minors in whiffs per nine innings (14.8), with DL Hall (Orioles) posting a similar rate (14.6) as a non-qualifier.

 

The 2022 Draft was deep in lefties with Top 100 upside. Brandon Barriera (Blue Jays) and Noah Schultz (White Sox) both went in the first round as high schoolers, while fellow prepsters Robby Snelling (Padres) and Jackson Ferris (Cubs) commanded $3 million bonuses as later picks. Cooper Hjerpe (Cardinals) was the best healthy and active college southpaw in a crop affected by injuries to Connor Prielipp (Twins), Hunter Barco (Pirates) and Reggie Crawford (Giants) and a suspension for Carson Whisenhunt (Giants).

 

The Top 10 (ETA)

 

1. Kyle Harrison, Giants (2023)

2. Ricky Tiedemann, Blue Jays (2024)

3. Ken Waldichuk, Athletics (2023)

4. DL Hall, Orioles (2023)

5. Dax Fulton, Marlins (2024)

6. Jordan Wicks, Cubs (2023)

7. Matthew Liberatore, Cardinals (2023)

8. Jake Eder, Marlins (2024)

9. Brandon Barriera, Blue Jays (2026)

10. Blake Walston, D-backs (2023)

[Laika]

Mannnn Tiedemann is better than Harrison.

[John_Havok]

Mannnn Tiedemann is better than Harrison.

 

He could be. Probably room to argue either way.

[Spanky__99]

BA's top 100...

 

1

Gunnar Henderson 2022

Gunnar Henderson

OriolesSS/3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 70 | Run: 60 | Field: 60 | Arm: 70

Skinny: A well-rounded player with few weaknesses, Henderson has the speed, strength and athleticism to impact the game in multiple ways and is ready for a starring role in Baltimore after making his major league debut last year.

 

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2

Corbin Carroll 2022

Corbin Carroll

DiamondbacksOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 80 | Field: 60 | Arm: 45

Skinny: The undersized but speedy Carroll tore through the upper levels of the minors last season in his first year back from shoulder surgery. His advanced contact skills, elite speed and sneaky power should make him a dynamic threat atop the D-backs lineup.

 

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3

Jackson Chourio 2022

Jackson Chourio

BrewersOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 70 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50

Skinny: The biggest breakout prospect of 2022, Chourio boasts some of the loudest tools in the minors with prodigious power, speed and athleticism to go with advanced hitting ability and instincts. He's on the fast track after reaching Double-A as an 18-year-old and has a chance to be the face of the Brewers franchise.

 

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4

Jordan Walker 2022

Jordan Walker

Cardinals3B/OF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60

Skinny: The physically imposing Walker continues to hit for power and average at every level and is one of the most complete hitters in the minors. He'll eventually take his place in the middle of the Cardinals order and has a chance to be one of the game's premier offensive threats.

 

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5

Painter Headshot

Andrew Painter

PhilliesRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 70.

Skinny: Painter's mix of explosive stuff, exquisite command, advanced durability and impressive poise gives him a chance to be a rare ace in the major leagues. He's still only 19 and has to stay healthy, but his potential is unmatched amongst the game's current pitching prospects.

 

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6

Grayson Rodriguez 2022

Grayson Rodriguez

OriolesRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 65

Skinny: Rodriguez missed three months with a lat strain last season but dominated at Triple-A when he was healthy. His uncommon combination of size, stuff and command give him a chance to pitch at the front of the Orioles rotation in the near future.

 

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7

Eury Perez 2022

Eury Perez

MarlinsRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 65

Skinny: The 6-foot-8 Dominican looks like the Marlins next great pitcher after reaching Double-A as a 19-year-old last season. With an upper-90s fastball, a dominant changeup, two quality breaking balls and rare control for a pitcher his size, Perez has a chance to eventually join Sandy Alcantara at the front of Miami's rotation.

 

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8

Elly De La Cruz 2022

Elly De La Cruz

RedsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 40 | Power: 70 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 70

Skinny: Few players can match De La Cruz's explosiveness or the excitement he generates. His combination of power, speed and size gives him superstar potential, but he has to improve his approach and cut down on his strikeouts.

 

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9

Francisco Alvarez 2022

Francisco Alvarez

MetsC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Speed: 30 | Fielding: 45 | Arm: 50.

Skinny: The hulking catcher has some of the best power of any prospect and made his major league debut as a 20-year-old last season. His power and patience help him project to be an offensive force even if his size and bulk eventually forces him to move out from behind the plate.

 

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10

Marcelo Mayer 2022

Marcelo Mayer

Red SoxSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 40 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60

Skinny: The silky smooth shortstop showed better-than-expected power in his debut while maintaining his advanced contact skills and graceful defense. He remains far away but projects to be the Red Sox's next great homegrown infielder.

 

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11

James Wood 202

James Wood

NationalsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 65 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Wood showed tremendous power, rare athleticism for his size and a surprisingly strong feel for hitting in his pro debut, leading the Nationals to acquire him as the top prospect for Juan Soto. He's many years away, but his potential is enormous.

 

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12

Gabriel Moreno 2022

Gabriel Moreno

DiamondbacksC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 70 | Power: 45 | Run: 40 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60.

Skinny: Moreno continued to hit, hit and hit some more as he rose from Triple-A to the majors last year. Although he faces questions about his power following a wrist injury, his knack for contact and advanced defense behind the plate give him a chance to be one of baseball's top catchers regardless.

 

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13

Jordan Lawlar 2022

Jordan Lawlar

DiamondbacksSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Lawlar stormed up to Double-A as a teenager in his pro debut and showed the ability to hit for average, hit for power and steal bases at will against older competition. He has to shore up his defense at shortstop, but he projects to be a dynamic offensive player regardless.

 

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14

Anthony Volpe 2022

Anthony Volpe

YankeesSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 45

Skinny: Volpe came back down to Earth a bit in 2022, but he still rose to Triple-A as a 21-year-old while showing solid offensive ability and an advanced feel for the game. His Bronx debut should come in 2023.

 

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15

Jackson Holliday

Jackson Holliday

OriolesSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60

Skinny: The top pick in the 2022 draft put together a sensational spring and didn't slow down in pro ball, showing advanced plate discipline and all-around skills on both sides of the ball. The son of former all-star Matt Holliday is still growing physically and has a chance to blossom into an all-star one day himself.

 

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16

Kodai Senga (2)

Kodai Senga

MetsRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 45 | Cutter: 50 | Splitter: 70 | Control: 50

Skinny: The Japanese import overwhelmed some of MLB's best hitters when he faced them in the World Baseball Classic and is now set to make his long-awaited U.S. debut. With an upper-90s fastball and devastating splitter, he has the stuff to make an impact immediately in the Mets rotation.

 

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17

Tovar Headshot

Ezequiel Tovar

RockiesSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60

Skinny: A defensive wizard at shortstop, Tovar raced from Double-A to the majors on the strength of his offensive gains and now projects to be the Rockies shortstop of the future. His Gold Glove-caliber defense, growing strength and knack for conact despite an aggressive approach give him a chance to be the Rockies next homegrown standout.

 

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18

Diego Cartaya 2022

Diego Cartaya

DodgersC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Run: 30 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Cartaya boasts some of the biggest power in the minors and has the swing to consistently get to it against upper-level pitching. He has to shore up his defense and stay healthy, but he nonethelss has the bat to be an offensive force.

 

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19

Daniel Espino 2022

Daniel Espino

GuardiansRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 80 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55

Skinny: Espino's fastball and slider are devastating pitches that overwhelmed hitters at every level and have allowed him to dominate when he's been on the mound. He has never pitched 100 innings in a season and missed most of last year with a knee injury, so staying healthy and showing he can pitch deep into starts will be key moving forward.

 

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20

Gavin Williams 2022

Gavin Williams

GuardiansRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50

Skinny: The high-octane righthander flew up to Double-A in his pro debut last year while showing some of the best pure stuff in the minors. With an upper-90s fastball, two dominant breaking balls and improving control, Williams has every chance to be a dominant workhorse in the rotation.

 

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21

Bobby Miller

Bobby Miller

DodgersRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 50

Skinny: Armed with some of the best stuff in baseball, Miller features a fastball that sits high 90s with a deep arsenal of plus or better pitches in his fastball, slider and changeup. With Triple-A experience in 2022, Miller is poised to make his big league debut in 2023.

 

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22

Jackson Merrill

Jackson Merrill

PadresSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

Skinny: The Padres top prospect has seen limited action over his first two professional seasons due to injury, but when Merrill is healthy few hitters possess his upside at the plate. A strong combination of bat-to-ball skills, approach and projectable power give Merrill the look of an offensive standout.

 

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23

Endy Rodriguez

Endy Rodriguez

PiratesC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: A breakout season from Rodriguez in 2022 saw the catcher climb three levels of the minors, reaching Triple-A by year's end. Rodriguez was the best hitter in the minor leagues in the second half of 2022. From July 1 on he led all qualified MiLB hitters in average (.377), slugging (.723), OPS (1.181) and extra-base hits (43).

 

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24

Druw Jones (1)

Druw Jones

DiamondbacksOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 70 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60

Skinny: The son of former Braves legend Andruw Jones, Druw is a slick-fielding outfielder like his father with projectable power in his bat. The second overall pick in the 2022 draft sustained a shoulder injury after signing, tearing his left labrum during his first batting practice as a professional. He should make his professional debut in 2023.

 

 

25

PCA

Pete Crow-Armstrong

CubsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Field: 80 | Arm: 55

Skinny: After missing most of 2021 with injury, Crow-Armstrong returned in 2022 and impressed in his first action in the Cubs organization. Acquired from the Mets at the 2021 trade deadline, Crow-Armstrong is an elite defensive center fielder with plus hitting ability and speed. The Cubs top prospect has true five-tool upside at peak.

[Spanky__99]

26

Evan Carter

Evan Carter

RangersOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50

Skinny: The Rangers top prospect was a surprise second-round selection in 2020, but has proved the Rangers were wise in the time since the pick. Blessed with some of the most refined plate discipline in the minor leagues, Carter has a well-balanced skill set with average or better tools across the board.

 

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27

Brandon Pfaadt

Brandon Pfaadt

DiamondbacksRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 60

Skinny: Navigating the treacherous parks of the Texas League and Pacific Coast League is no small feat, but Pfaadt did just that in 2022. The righthander’s 218 strikeouts were the most in a minor league season since 2001, and he kept hitters off balance with a four-pitch mix led by a plus fastball/slider combination and plus control.

 

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28

Hunter Brown

Hunter Brown

AstrosRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50

Skinny: Brown joined childhood hero Justin Verlander late in the 2022 season and was a member of the Astros team that captured the World Series title last fall. Brown has been primarily a starter in the minor leagues but possesses the type of high-octane stuff that could translate to success in a high-leverage relief role.

 

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29

Triston Casas 2022

Triston Casas

Red Sox1B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 65 | Run: 30 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50

Skinny: A physically imposing first baseman, Casas is as much a polished hitter as he is a slugger. While Casas’ power is easily plus, he limits strikeouts while displaying advanced on-base ability. After making his major league debut over the final month of the season, Casas looks poised to see a substantial role with the Red Sox in 2023.

 

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30

Miguel Vargas 2022

Miguel Vargas

Dodgers3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 65 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Field: 40 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Vargas hit .304/.404/.511 over 113 Triple-A games in 2022, then made his major league debut in early August and had two stints with the Dodgers late in the season. Vargas is an advanced hitter with excellent bat-to-ball skills, on-base ability and average power. Due to defensive limitations, where Vargas plays in the field is a lingering question.

 

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31

Ricky Tiedemann 2022

Ricky Tiedemann

Blue JaysLHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 65 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 70 | Control: 55

Skinny: In a matter of two years, Tiedemann has gone from an undrafted high school prospect to a third-round pick to one of the top lefthanders in the minor leagues. Armed with a mid-90s fastball, a plus-plus changeup, a plus slider and above-average command, Tiedemann has a starter’s tool kit with the body of a workhorse starter.

 

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32

Shane Baz 2022

Shane Baz

RaysRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 80 | Slider: 60 | Curveball: 45 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60

Skinny: A September Tommy John surgery will keep Baz on the shelf for all of 2023. Prior to the injury Baz was one of the most exciting young righthanders in the game. When healthy, Baz possesses a truly elite fastball that sits mid 90s with excellent shape that drives a high rate of whiffs. His trio of secondaries is led by a plus slider.

 

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33

Brett Baty 2022

Brett Baty

Mets3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Baty is a polished hitter with the ability to make consistent hard contact, as displayed by his 51% hard-hit rate in 2022. He homered in his first MLB at-bat and did not look overmatched in his 11 games with the Mets. While few doubt Baty’s ability at the plate, his defense at third base is limited by below-average range.

 

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34

Frelick

Sal Frelick

BrewersOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 70 | Power: 40 | Run: 70 | Field: 50 | Arm: 45

Skinny: There’s few things Frelick can’t do on a baseball field. The diminutive outfielder impressed in his full-season debut in 2022, climbing three levels, reaching Triple-A and improving his performance at each level. Blessed with plus-plus hitting ability and speed, Frelick looks like a dynamic top-of-the-order run producer.

 

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35

Tyler Soderstrom 2022

Tyler Soderstrom

AthleticsC/1B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 40 | Arm: 55

Skinny: After a difficult first month of the 2022 season, Soderstrom went on a tear the final five months, hitting .283/.337/.527 with 27 home runs. While Soderstrom is likely to move off of catcher, his combination of contact and power make him one of the top hitting prospects in the minor leagues.

 

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36

Curtis Mead 2022

Curtis Mead

Rays2B/3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 70 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 40

Skinny: The Australian infielder boasts one of the best combinations of hitting ability and power in the minor leagues. His season ended in mid-July after he sustained a strained right elbow. While Mead’s combination of hit and power drives his profile, his recent injury, coupled with a long history of throwing issues, is a cause for concern.

 

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37

Marco Luciano 2022

Marco Luciano

GiantsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60

Skinny: A back injury limited Luciano to just 57 games in 2022, but when Luciano was on the field he showed improved contact skills without sacrificing his power. Likely to move off of shortstop long term, Luciano has the look of a third baseman who hits for impact.

 

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38

Kyle Harrison 2022

Kyle Harrison

GiantsLHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 45

Skinny: Harrison is a low-slot lefthander with a formidable trio of pitches in his plus-plus mid-90s fastball, a sweepy plus slider and an average changeup that improved throughout the season. Harrison reached Double-A in his age-20 season, making 18 starts at the level and striking out 36.4% of batters he faced.

 

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Colson Montgomery 2022

Colson Montgomery

White SoxSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Montgomery enjoyed an excellent full-season debut in 2022, reaching Double-A and running a 50-game on-base streak over one stretch of the season. Montgomery has a well-rounded skill set with an above-average combination of hit and power, as well as above-average defensive ability.

 

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Mick Abel 2022

Mick Abel

PhilliesRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50

Skinny: Abel is a tall, athletic righthander with a deep arsenal of average to plus pitches. Abel sits mid 90s on his fastball, touching 99 mph at peak with ride and late, explosive life. His plus slider is his best secondary, while his above-average changeup and average curveball round out an effective mix of offerings.

 

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Colton Cowser 2022

Colton Cowser

OriolesOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55.

Skinny: The Orioles' farm system is rich with upper-level talent, and Cowser represents a promising blend of contact and power with a chance to stick in center field. He's become especially attractive as he's learned to marry his approach with what Baltimore teaches its hitters.

 

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Logan O'hoppe 2022

Logan O'Hoppe

AngelsC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 30 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60

Skinny: O'Hoppe, who made his big league debut in 2022, gives the Angels' farm system a jump-start. He's a catcher with plenty of offensive prowess and the makeup to be a leader behind the dish, where he has a good chance to stick despite a bigger frame.

 

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Royce Lewis 2022

Royce Lewis

TwinsSS/OF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 65 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Lewis has been waylaid by a pair of knee injuries in the last two seasons but has shown his immense upside when given a chance in the big leagues. Carlos Correa's return adds questions about Lewis' defensive home, but he's already been tested at other spots around the diamond, including center field.

 

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Taj Bradley 2022

Taj Bradley

RaysRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 65 | Curveball: 40 | Changeup: 45 | Cutter: 60 | Control: 60

Skinny: Bradley shot through the lower minors and Double-A before encountering his first real resistence at Triple-A. He needs to sharpen his command and develop a better breaking ball, but his potential makes him one of the minors' more intriguing pitching prospects.

 

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Brooks Lee

Brooks Lee

TwinsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 70 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

Skinny: Lee was in play at the very top of the draft, making it a boon for the Twins when he fell to them at No. 8 overall. He was one of the most polished college bats in the class and offers a solid blend of skills on both sides of the ball.

 

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Emmanuel Rodriguez

Emmanuel Rodriguez

TwinsOF

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60

Skinny: Rodriguez is one of the strongest up-arrow candidates on this list. He showed an uncommon blend of offensive gifts at Low-A before knee injuries ended his season. Despite that, evaluators were effusive in their praise of a player who could take huge strides up the board with a return to health at High-A.

 

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Tink Hence

Tink Hence

CardinalsRHP

Notes:

Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50.

Skinny: Hence might have been the most electric arm in the lower minors in 2022. He overwhelmed Florida State League hitters with a mix of a powerful fastball and an assortment of dynamic offspeed offerings. He was handled carefully at Low-A, so his next step will be to go deeper in outings.

 

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Masyn Winn

Masyn Winn

CardinalsSS

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 80

Skinny: Winn might have the strongest throwing arm in all of baseball. His 100 mph throw across the diamond in the Futures Game garnered plenty of headlines, but the elevation of his offensive game was the most encouraging part of his season. He could be a true shortstop who provides impact on both sides of the ball.

 

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Termarr Johnson

Termarr Johnson

Pirates2B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 70 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50

Skinny: Johnson drew raves as an amateur for having one of the best prep bats in years and showed flashes of his ability as a pro. He'll need to continue to hit as he moves up the ladder, especially if he moves off of shortstop as expected.

 

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Kevin Parada

MetsC

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 45.

Skinny: Parada continues a strong line of Georgia Tech catchers, a lineage that includes Matt Wieters and Joey Bart. Parada was the top-ranked backstop in the class and has a chance to provide a powerful blend of hittability and power with near-average defense behind the plate.

 

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