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RHP: Tanner Bibee (CLE), Mike Burrows (PIT), Emerson Hancock (SEA), Gabriel Hughes (COL), Drey Jameson (ARI), Dylan Lesko (SD), Griff McGarry (PHI), Ryne Nelson (ARI), Kumar Rocker (TEX), Owen White (TEX), Yosver Zulueta (TOR), LHP: Brandon Barriera (TOR), Matthew Liberatore (STL), Kyle Muller (OAK), Jared Shuster (ATL), Carson Whisenhunt (SF), Brandon Williamson (CIN), C: Ivan Herrera (STL), Korey Lee (HOU), Edgar Quero (LAA), Dalton Rushing (LAD), Daniel Susac (OAK), IF: Junior Caminero (TB), Zack Gelof (OAK), Nick Gonzalez (PIT), Brady House (WAS), Colt Keith (DET), Orelvis Martinez (TOR), Ronny Mauricio (NYM), Coby Mayo (BAL), Matt McLain (CIN), Matt Mervis (CHC), Max Muncy (OAK), Liover Peguero (PIT), Bryan Ramos (CWS), Spencer Steer (CIN), Brice Turang (MIL), Mark Vientos (NYM), Cole Young (SEA), OF: Miguel Bleis (BOS), Justin Crawford (PHI), Justin Dirden (HOU), Drew Gilbert (HOU), Gabriel Gonzalez (SEA), Heston Kjerstad (BAL), Luis Matos (SF), Grant McCray (SF), Benny Montgomery (COL), James Outman (LAD), Everson Pereira (NYY), 100. Library. He's buried on traditional rank lists because of ghastly defensive profile, but this bat will find a home.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:fighting this spring, Age (on opening day):22Where he played in 2022:Rookie, Low-AMinor-league stats:.312 BA (109 AB), 8 HR, 4 SB, 1.070 OPS, 24 BB, 33 K Cross mashed in his pro debut just a few months after being selected ninth overall, consistently working the count for a pitch to drive and then not missing it. The Cleveland Guardians are one of the best in the business at developing pitching talent, but they've also seen an influx of young position-player talent in recent years. A jump in velocity allowed him to make good on his already well-developed secondaries, and he's a strike-thrower of the highest order, inviting comparisons to the biggest Cleveland success story of all, Shane Bieber.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day):22Where he played in 2022:High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:.299 BA (147 AB), 5 HR, 5 SB, .853 OPS, 12 BB, 33 K A relative unknown coming out of a small conference school last year, Neto's stock has already begun surging based on his early work as a pro. Still, the Red Sox invested big to make him their leadoff hitter, and he has the contact and on-base skills for it. This years list is headed by Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson, the reigning Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year who showed hints of his ability in Baltimore during the final stretch of the regular season. He needs to prove he can sustain it over a starter's workload, though, having yet to throw even 100 innings in a season.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day):25Where he played in 2022:Rookie, Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.266 BA (124 AB), 9 HR, .866 OPS, 7 BB, 35 KMajor-league stats:.204 BA (98 AB), 5 HR, .654 OPS, 4 BB, 39 K Jung might have cracked the top 10 here if not for a big-league trial that raised brand new concerns, namely the 38 percent strikeout rate and seeming inability to hit sliders. 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. Once you get past the Orioles big three, Cowser and Mayo are two of their more divisive prospects. Making it to Double-A at 19, if only for five games, is no small feat.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:late-season look, Age (on opening day):22Where he played in 2022:Rookie, High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:.303 BA (122 AB), 4 HR, 6 2B, .839 OPS, 16 BB, 20 K Though drafted eighth overall just last year, Lee figures to move quickly with his disciplined approach and short stroke. Gambling problem? He opened his time in Low-A with a bang and never stopped hitting in a year that saw him finish in Double-A. Top-400 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Updated 1/9/2023 Qualifications: 130 MLB AB or less, 50 MLB IP or less, 45 days or less on the active roster Showing 1 to 400 of 400 entries Media Credit: Did you enjoy these rankings? + Eric Becker has become one of the most feared hitters in the Non-Public A group, not to mention the state. It helps that he still has some bulking up to do, being a wiry 6-foot-4.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:late-season look, Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:Low-A, High-AMinor-league stats:.312 BA (423 AB), 16 HR, 32 SB, .896 OPS, 36 BB, 102 K Originally drafted by the Mets, Crow-Armstrong stands out mostly for his defense but has the hitting instincts to serve as a top-of-the-order spark plug and may be developing some power as well. "Flag" playersUltimately, it means very little to have been the first outlet to recognize a player on the rise or predict a breakout. Of course, that's exactly what a collegiate standout like him should do against lower-level pitching, but what we saw is more or less the profile even if more vetting is needed.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:don't count on it, Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:did not play -- injuredA broken foot shortened DeLauter's college career, making him less experienced than his age might suggest, but the Guardians still saw fit to invest a first-round pick in him anyway. Hitters; Pitchers; Stats/Projections. Henderson and Carroll open the year atop the list but likely wont be there long. It's hard to imagine the Dodgers messing up this sort of talent.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day):23Where he played in 2022:Double-A, Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.263 BA (415 AB), 21 HR, 20 SB, .889 OPS, 82 BB, 121 KMajor-league stats:0 for 8 Following a disastrous 2021 in which he was pushed to Double-A before he was ready and sold out too hard for power, Naylor raised his batting average nearly 75 points and his on-base percentage more than 100 while delivering a rare 20/20 season behind the dish. We offer a lot more, and we really suggest you check it out. 2023 Fantasy Baseball Top 100 . Get the latest news, schedule, scores, stats, league standings, rankings and photos for high school sports teams and players. As an amateur and in a brief sample as a pro, Holliday drew effusive praise from scouts and executives around the game. He makes thunderous contact, particularly for someone so young, and his top-of-the-scale exit velocities should make him the centerpiece of the Cardinals lineup once Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado begin to fade.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:fighting this spring, Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:Double-A, Triple-AMinor-league stats:.249 BA (511 AB), 21 HR, 50 SB, .802 OPS, 65 BB, 118 K Before you nitpick Volpe's batting average, note that he needed some time to adjust to the wider variety of pitches at Double-A, batting .286 with a .910 OPS in his final 72 games there. He can fix that, and given that he hit .341 with a 1.037 OPS in the 49 games he spent at Double-A, I like the upside if he does.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:fighting this spring, Age (on opening day):23Where he played in 2022:Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.313 BA (131 AB), 5 HR, 12 SB, .940 OPS, 18 BB, 32 KMajor-league stats:.300 BA (40 AB), 2 HR, 4 2B, .867 OPS, 1 BB, 5 K Sure, he's on the mend from a second ACL tear in his right knee, bringing back all the uncertainties from the first time around, but we've already seen Lewis perform against big-league pitching, delivering premium exit velocities with a low strikeout rate. Arguably 2021's biggest breakout prospect got off to a brutally slow start in 2022 before kicking things into high gear the rest of the way. Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:Double-A, Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.297 BA (407 AB), 19 HR, 22 SB, .946 OPS, 79 BB, 116 KMajor-league stats:.259 BA (116 AB), 4 HR, 1 SB, .788 OPS, 16 BB, 34 K Improved plate discipline took Henderson from 93rd on last year's list all the way to No. C Harry Ford, SEA77. The 100 reports will be in a PDF of our book format and youll have access to our all Top 30 team lists & 900 scouting reports. The last time we did this exercise, prior to the 2020 season, that number was 65. Minnesota's hit machine showed off his power stroke on Tuesday. I agree to receive the "Fantasy Baseball Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. SS Noelvi Marte, CIN32. Jackson Holliday, the No. RHP Bobby Miller, LAD, 20. IF Kyle Manzardo, TB89. View from Baseball Factory & Team One Events Elijah Green / Windermere, FL HS IMG Academy College University of Miami Grad Yr 2022 Position OF Height 6'3'' Weight 215 Bats Right Throws Right Scouting Report Watch Video Druw Jones / Suwanwee, GA HS Wesleyan College Vanderbilt University Grad Yr 2022 Position OF Height 6'3'' Weight 170 Bats Right His remaining physical projection could push his fastball near triple digits, so he's one to speculate on as he trudges through the pitching development minefield.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:don't count on it, Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:8-11, 3.90 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 108 1/3 IP, 50 BB, 130 K Drafted a year ahead of Andrew Painter, Able hasn't been such an immediate success (because how could he be? Mills will continue to be a force on the hill and on the field with his great glove and speed. Prospects D1 Baseball Staff - February 16, 2022. RHP Gavin Williams, CLE31. IF/OF Edouard Julien, MIN99. What more needs to be said? SS Jordan Lawlar, ARI2. Efficient lower half, hips clear through the zone. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/WV/PA/MI), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA) or call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN). Henderson is followed at the top by D-backs outfielder Corbin Carroll, who responded well to an aggressive assignment in 2022 by bashing his way from Double-A to the big leagues. If you missed them, be sure to check out each installment of FantasyPros' Top 5 Prospects Per Position series: Top 5 Prospects Per Position: First Base. Watch for Mills this upcoming Freshman Year. PBR JUCO: NJCAA Pitching/Hitting Leaderboard, Current NJCAA Pitching and Hitting leaders, Spring kickoff tournaments in both Florida and California provided fertile scouting grounds to see some of the top MLB Draft prospects in the country. His strikeout rate has crept into uncomfortable territory as he's moved up the ladder, but for a five-category talent who's moved as quickly as he has, it's forgivable.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:late-season look, Age (on opening day):23Where he played in 2022:Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.304 BA (438 AB), 17 HR, 16 SB, .915 OPS, 71 BB, 76 KMajor-league stats:.170 BA (47 AB), 1 HR, 1 2B, 1 SB, 2 BB, 13 K While there's little disagreement over Vargas' floor, which is bolstered by a hit tool that's seen him bat .300 or better up and down the minors, some have questioned whether his power is the sort that can anchor a lineup. There have been some shakeups in the top 10, with one newcomer skyrocketing with an impressive showing thus far in the spring. From July 1 on he led all qualified MiLB hitters in average (.377), slugging (.723), OPS (1.181) and extra-base hits (43). Read about baseball's best prospects, featuring Gavin Stone, Maikel Garcia, Connor Norby, Brett Baty, Royce Lewis, Oswald Peraza and more. OF Pete Crow-Armstrong, CHC34. Jonny has some of the best hands as an infielder and is versatile as he has playing time at 3rd Base with a cannon of an arm as well as at Short Stope and 2nd. Orioles righthander Grayson Rodriguez ranks No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Speed: 30 | Fielding: 45 | Arm: 50. Top Prospects. Behind the plate, recorded pop times ranging from 2.00-2.07 seconds, top velo of 75 MPH on throws. 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. Back elbow moves to parallel. Williams and Green -- last years fifth overall pick -- both earned rankings in the 30s and off lists entirely. That production helps in fantasy baseball leagues. Most evaluators still view him as a middle-of-the-order power bat capable of delivering 30 homers annually, but he's fallen from seventh in last year's rankings.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:don't count on it, Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:High-A, Double-A, Triple-AMinor-league stats:.267 BA (505 AB), 29 HR, .825 OPS, 40 BB, 145 K The Athletics haven't given up on Soderstrom as a catcher, but he played primarily first base last year. C Logan O'Hoppe, LAA53. Combining his catch-and-throw skills with his ability to receive and block, Gilligan is really a no-brainer for the catching spot in the 2023 class. 17 more players were on five of the six lists, while another 12 landed on four. We do have one overwhelming exception to the rule this year, as Tink Hence came out way ahead of Gordon Graceffo in the aggregate; so much so that we thought we should stick with it and will make the necessary changes in any updated Cardinals list. For the second straight year, the Orioles have the game's No. 3B Gunnar Henderson, BAL1. AAU Baseball has reviewed the upcoming class of 2023 talent in New Jersey in preparation for these boys to take on the high school baseball season. 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. 3. 2B Michael Busch, LAD43. 1 prospect. That's especially true at pitcher, where both surprises and failures are more common. The younger Green has a tendency to swing out of his shoes, so he'll need to prove he can make enough contact to make good on his potential.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:don't count on it, Age (on opening day):20Where he played in 2022:Low-A, High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:.273 BA (451 AB), 16 HR, 37 SB, .837 OPS, 72 BB, 128 K Yeah, it was a mistake to anoint this guy the second coming of Mike Trout back when he was 17 and first appearing on prospect lists, but to dismiss him now, when he's growing into power, making better swing decisions and running wild on the base paths, would compound that mistake. How the NJCAA D2 Top-25 has fared to date this season. Write by: . 3B Brett Baty, NYM25. The tools don't totally back up the production, but it hardly matters since he'll be making his home at Coors Field, where he could end up doing a pretty good Tim Anderson impression.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:pencil him in, Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:.245 BA (466 AB), 12 HR, 55 SB, .724 OPS, 64 BB, 132 K While it's his stolen base totals that have turned heads in the minors, Veen's carrying tool was supposed to be power, and I remain hopeful he can deliver Kyle Tucker-level production as he begins to put muscle on his 6-foot-4 frame. With Triple-A experience in 2022, Miller is poised to make his big league debut in 2023. His combination of athleticism & ability to deal with pressure is one to watch this Freshman Year. Rodriguez was the best hitter in the minor leagues in the second half of 2022. So, if a prospect was ranked ahead of a player in his organization, but dropped behind him in the aggregate, we then made the adjustment. Perez followed his breakout 2021 season with a similarly special 2022 when he spent most of the year bullying hitters throughout the Southern League. The 2023 Top 100 Prospect List 1. It is hard to argue against Gilligan as the top backstop in the 2023 class defensively. Write by: . He had a .416 on-base percentage overall, and when you combine it, the emerging power and the plus defense, the whole package looks a bit like Will Smith.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:pencil him in, Age (on opening day):25Where he played in 2022:Double-A, Triple-AMinor-league stats:.274 BA (552 AB), 32 HR, .881 OPS, 74 BB, 167 K Though the numbers keep improving for Busch, he's needed some time to adjust at every level, which is why he has yet to appear in the majors at age 25. Hes not the only baby bird ready to hatch. He also has great bat speed with solid contact to both sides of the field with fast speed down the line. GUNNAR HENDERSON, 3B/SS - BAL OFP: 70 Age: 21 Highest Level: MLB 2. This Top 100 really establishes a couple things: There's an exciting crop of prep shortstops in 2023 with upside. ; DRAFT HQ Draft Central 2023 College Crosscheck: Week One 2/23/2023 Top college prospects from Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Christian, Vanderbilt and Virginia. 30. 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. 37.4375rem .recirc display none media min width 37.5rem .recirc heading font family var custom font default font size var preset font size small letter spacing 0.01em margin .9375rem padding top .625rem position relative. Communicates well in the field with excellent routes. Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact: late-season look 45. OF Gavin Cross, KC74. With a small mechanical change, there is a chance that A.J. In 104 games across two minor league levels, O'Hoppe hit 26 home runs and stole seven bases, slashing.283/.416/.544 with 74 strikeouts and 70 walks. Associations between players and lists tend to be more negative, anyway. New York Post. Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. LHP DL Hall, BAL41. Both should graduate within the first few weeks of the regular season. He has needed time to adjust at each stop and hit .177 in 34 games after moving up to Double-A, dragging down his overall numbers.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:late-season look, Age (on opening day):22Where he played in 2022:Double-AMinor-league stats:1-0, 2.45 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 18 1/3 IP, 4 BB, 35 K Espino's 2022 was short-lived, but his 17.2 K/9 when he did pitch -- in his first taste of Double-A, no less -- tells you everything you need to know about his upside. Beyond the Top 30, these are 14 prospects to watch in New York'sfarm system. February 27, 2023 new bill passed in nj for inmates 2022 No Comments . But while strikeouts didn't become an issue for Cruz until the majors, they're already excessive for De La Cruz not that it's mattered yet. The Cubs think they have another Anthony Rizzo on their hands and seem content to hand Mervis the keys to first base this spring, bringing in Eric Hosmer mainly as a contingency measure.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:fighting this spring, Age (on opening day):22Where he played in 2022:Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.259 BA (386 AB), 19 HR, 33 SB, .778 OPS, 34 BB, 100 KMajor-league stats:.306 BA (49 AB), 1 HR, 2 SB, .832 OPS, 6 BB, 9 K Like fellow Yankees farmhand Anthony Volpe, Peraza's 2022 numbers were weighed down by a miserable start, but he rebounded to hit .316 with 14 homers, 22 steals and a .942 OPS over his final 53 games at Triple-A. They have since been placed in their proper spots. New Jersey sent a 2023 first-round pick, a conditional 2024 first-rounder, forward Andreas Johnsson and prospects Shakir Mukhamadullin, Fabian Zetterlund and Nikita Okhotiuk to San Jose. J.J. Cooper, Matt Eddy, Geoff Pontes, Kyle Glaser, Josh Norris and Carlos Collazo each submitted personal Top 150 rankings, which were then tabulated into one composite list for feedback from scouts and executives. Hernandez also is used as a pitcher with fastball in the mid 80s and showed his skills well in the premier tournaments last summer. Smith-Shawver not only becomes the best Braves' prospects, but one of the best pitching prospects in baseball. The 2023 class of rookies should be able to do the same thing. These rankings are fluid and will be updated on a monthly basis throughout 2023 so come back and check along with reading the weekly prospect report here at Fantasy Alarm. Alex Stanyek (Red Bank Catholic HS, NJ / George Washington commit), + No. SS Marcelo Mayer, BOS11. He overpowered the completion at three stops with a tantalizing blend of stuff, poise and command. A massive leg kick (that he tones down with two strikes) helps him get the most out of his modest size and strength, and his early assignment to Double-A puts him on the fast track.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:late-season look, Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:Rookie, Low-AMinor-league stats:.275 BA (40 AB), 1 HR, .880 OPS, 12 BB, 13 K As the 11th pick in last year's draft, Parada doesn't have much of a track record yet, but the scouting reports are glowing, in particular praising his strike-zone judgment and bat-to-ball skills. These wide-eyed freshmen are eager to make an impact at the high school level as well as the national stage as most already have done that at the Freshman Games. All rights reserved. A key part of fantasy baseball drafts recently has been looking at MLB prospect rankings as part of the research. C Francisco lvarez, NYM, ARI (4): SS Jordan Lawlar (3), OF Corbin Carroll (8), OF Druw Jones (14), RHP Brandon Pfaadt (88), BAL (6): SS Gunnar Henderson (2), RHP Grayson Rodriguez (6), SS Jackson Holliday (17), LHP DL Hall (42), OF Colton Cowser (56), IF Jordan Westburg (72), BOS (3): SS Marcelo Mayer (12), 1B Triston Casas (25), IF/OF Ceddanne Rafaela (93), CHC (3): OF Pete Crow-Armstrong (35), OF Brennen Davis (52), OF Kevin Alcntara (98), CWS (2): SS Colson Montgomery (40), OF Oscar Cols (65), CIN (4): SS Elly De La Cruz (7), SS Noelvi Marte (33), SS Edwin Arroyo (41), 3B Cam Collier (73), CLE (6): RHP Daniel Espino (19), RHP Gavin Williams (32), OF George Valera (43), C Bo Naylor (57), SS Brayan Rocchio (87), LHP Logan Allen (95), COL (4): SS Ezequiel Tovar (16), OF Zac Veen (20), SS Adael Amador (58), C Drew Romo (61), DET (4): RHP Jackson Jobe (76), RHP Wilmer Flores (80), 2B Jace Jung (85), RHP Ty Madden (96), HOU (2): RHP Hunter Brown (30), C Yainer Diaz (82), LAA (2): C Logan O'Hoppe (54), SS Zach Neto (91), LAD (7): C Diego Cartaya (13), RHP Bobby Miller (21), 3B Miguel Vargas (28), 2B Michael Busch (44), RHP Gavin Stone (69), OF Andy Pages (79), RHP Ryan Pepiot (83), MIA (3): RHP Eury Prez (10), RHP Max Meyer (39), 3B Jacob Berry (62), MIL (4): OF Jackson Chourio (5), OF Sal Frelick (55), OF Joey Wiemer (81), OF Garrett Mitchell (92), MIN (4): SS Brooks Lee (38), SS Royce Lewis (68), OF Emmanuel Rodriguez (70), IF/OF Edouard Julian (100), NYM (4): C Francisco lvarez (1), 3B Brett Baty (26), C Kevin Parada (67), OF Alex Ramirez (71), NYY (4): SS Anthony Volpe (9), OF Jasson Dominguez (31), SS Oswald Peraza (36), C Austin Wells (86), OAK (2): C/1B Tyler Soderstrom (34), LHP Ken Waldichuk (74), PHI (2): RHP Andrew Painter (27), RHP Mick Abel (51), PIT (4): C/IF/OF Endy Rodriguez (46), 2B Termarr Johnson (48), C Henry Davis (59), RHP Quinn Priester (64), SD (2): SS Jackson Merrill (66), OF Samuel Zavala (94), SF (2): SS Marco Luciano (11), LHP Kyle Harrison (15), SEA (2): C Harry Ford (78), RHP Taylor Dollard (99), STL (5): 3B Jordan Walker (4), RHP Tink Hence (47), SS Masyn Winn (49), OF Alec Burleson (63), RHP Gordon Graceffo (84), TB (5): RHP Taj Bradley (14), 2B/3B Curtis Mead (29), SS Carson Williams (77), 1B Kyle Manzardo (90), LHP Mason Montgomery (97), TEX (4): OF Evan Carter (24), 3B Josh Jung (45), RHP Jack Leiter (60), RHP Brock Porter (89), WAS (4): OF Robert Hassell III (22), OF James Wood (37), OF Elijah Green (50), RHP Cade Cavalli (53). Griffen displays great composure on the mound and projects to continue do well this upcoming year. He's moved quickly in two years, maximizing his launch angle for power and tearing up the base paths more on instincts than pure speed (which makes it more likely to translate, probably).Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:fighting this spring, Age (on opening day):23Where he played in 2022:High-A, Double-A, Triple-AMinor-league stats:6-2, 2.62 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 75 2/3 IP, 28 BB, 109 K A lat injury that canceled his June debut was the first hiccup in an otherwise perfect climb to the big leagues, depicting a level of minor-league mastery not seen since maybe Jose Fernandez. OF Kevin Alcntara, CHC97. Blast Motion examines former prep stand-outs' success and where they are today. IF Curtis Mead, TB28. If that happens, theyll give way to Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio, the breakout star of the 2022 minor league season. Mills is a 6-foot + frame with good balance, speed and quick hands. SS Elly De La Cruz, CIN6. All of that can only mean one thing: Its time for the grand finale, the 2023 Top 100 Prospects. It's a profile better suited for points leagues, with Xander Bogaerts-like production being a possibility.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:late-season look, Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:Low-A, High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:.274 BA (350 AB), 11 HR, .810 OPS, 54 BB, 83 K Though Montgomery was selected 18 picks after Marcelo Mayer in 2021, the Corey Seager comp could apply just as easily to him, seeing as he also bats left-handed, stands an imposing 6-foot-4 and has a swing geared for line drives. His skillset both with his flexibility and agile lateral movements, as well as his receiving skills, really stand out for his age. He plays Centerfield as well and communicates well out in the field. Just ask Ryan Mountcastle.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:fighting this spring, Age (on opening day):24Where he played in 2022:Double-A, Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.332 BA (437 AB), 16 HR, 85 SB, .974 OPS, 66 BB, 94 KMajor-league stats:6 for 36, 1 3B, 1 2B, 1 SB, 1 BB, 7 K You won't find a minor-leaguer who had a better statistical season than Ruiz, reaching base at a .447 clip with a 162-game pace of 22 homers and 120 steals. Unranked. In doing so, he joined Chad Billingsley, Forrest Whitley, Zack Greinke,Dylan Bundy and Clayton Kershaw as the only prep pitchers since 2006 to reach Double-A in their first season after the draft year. Baseball's most volatile team, the Red Sox have won two World Series and four American League East titles while plunging into last place five times in the past 11 seasons. The main reason for such nitpicking, though, is his unclear defensive home, though second base may be the surprise answer.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:pencil him in, Age (on opening day):19Where he played in 2022:Low-A, High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:6-2, 1.56 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 103 2/3 IP, 25 BB, 155 K Pitchers drafted out of high school aren't supposed to have it so easy. 2023 fantasy baseball drafts are seemingly right around the corner or for some, already happening. . Dylan Crews, LSU Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK 2. His advanced contact skills, elite speed and sneaky power should make him a dynamic threat atop the D-backs lineup. Has excellent range in the field with a good sense of the game. 1 prospect in baseball last year, this year it's his teammate, Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson, who steps in at the top of the list. Painter just edged Rodriguez and Marlins righthander Eury Perezfor the nod as the game's top pitching prospect. With a fastball so good that he doesn't need a standout secondary, Rodriguez nonetheless offers three along with plus command and a workhorse build that will hopefully minimize future injuries.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:fighting this spring, Age (on opening day):19Where he played in 2022:Low-A, High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:.288 BA (400 AB), 20 HR, 16 SB, .879 OPS, 32 BB, 118 K Teenage heartthrobs can sometimes peak too soon, and it's true Chourio ran into some contact issues once he reached Double-A. It's a big deal in part because he's unlikely to stick at a premium position like third base, thereby needing the bat to come through in a big way, but as the sixth pick in last year's draft, he gets the benefit of the doubt until we have more data.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:don't count on it, Age (on opening day):18Where he played in 2022:RookieMinor-league stats:.370 BA (27 AB), 2 HR, 1 2B, 7 BB, 6 K The son of former major-leaguer Lou Collier is ahead of the curve developmentally, having graduated early to enroll in junior college (a la Bryce Harper) and enter the draft at age 17. Whether youre in a redraft, keeper, or dynasty leagues, getting the hottest up-and-coming MLB prospects should be an important piece of your draft strategy. Carroll, Arizonas first-rounder from 2019, has an enticing blend of hittability, power, speed and defense that could make him a fixture at the top of Arizonas lineup and the lynchpin in the teams efforts to rise in a powerful NL West. As always, this list is a mix of our staff members opinions and the input from talent evaluators around the game. IF Jordan Westburg, BAL71. ely funeral home neptune, nj; longest nfl game weather delay; cari laque bio; Online Forms. OF Sal Frelick, MIL54. 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. Keep an eye out for Teel this year to make more headlines. A consistent low 90's guy when he's on, Ech possesses the arm strength and overall athleticism to get that extra oomph as the weather continues to warm. Jackson Holliday, the No. Kyle reaches in the upper 70s with command of three pitches continues to challenge hitters on both sides of the plate. AL. 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