Marcelo Mayer. Frelick may not have enough power to be a star in todays game, but he has as good of a chance to be a big league regular as any prospect outside of the top 50. Gassers changeup is the pitch that he goes to a bit more against righties. A switch-hitter with a good feel to hit from both sides of the plate, Romos swing is built for line drives and a lot of contact. He's made 11 All-Star Games and has won the Japan Series twice. Here is a list of a few names to watch in the coming years. 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. 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. Miller was seen as high-risk, high-reward pitching prospect out of Louisville with electric stuff, but a limited track record as a starter. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHPOrix BuffaloesB-T: R-R. Born: Aug. 17, 1998 (22). Caissie has not totally tapped into his big raw power in games due to his struggles to lower half inconsistencies. Of course, there is one player who stands above the rest as quite possibly the best baseball player of all time . After a lights-out 2021 season, Espino was off to an even better start in 2022 before a knee issue cut his season to just four starts. Darvish finished the season with an 8-11 mark and 4.22 ERA. A slow, controlled windup that exudes little effort, Perez takes his time before he whips in his mid-90s heater with ridiculous arm speed. Jobes fastball sits 94-96 MPH, with high spin and solid life. He struck out six times in 24 at-bats but also worked six bases on balls. Because American fans have more incentive than usual to get into NPB, we wanted to highlight 10 players worth knowing who have not played in Major League Baseball. The second above average offering for Bibee is his mid 80s changeup with late fade. An under-the-radar Tennessee prep prospect in the 2020 Draft, few pro scouts had seen Carter play. Top of the scale speed with elite power potential as a switch hitter makes De La Cruz seem like he was created in a lab. Dominguez shedded some unnecessary weight last offseason, helping him move better in the outfield and on the bases, looking more like the plus runner he has was anticipated to be. But still, if youre throwing 17 consecutive perfect innings in professional baseball, you have to have some filthy pitches to work with. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|11th Round (324), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2024. The hit-tool translated in Jungs first season, posting a .316 batting average between rookie ball and Low-A, but the third baseman mustered just one homer in 44 games. The slider sits in the mid 80s with a cutterish, short break. Arihara, 29, spent much of last season on the injured list following shoulder surgery, made three ineffective appearances in September, and was designated for assignment on September 21. While I understand why scouts see that kind of upside with Johnson, I do think theres more susceptibility to whiff than some are accounting for with Johnson. After blasting #55 to tie the legend Sadaharu Oh, however, Murakami fell into a massive slump and limped across the finish line. Due to the presence of Alek Thomas, Carroll has seen action in left in the early going of his MLB career where he is already a plus plus defender. Starting with an open stance and a toe tap to close himself off, Alvarez has some of the easiest power youll find in the minors. The earliest draft pick in Central Arkansas history, Stone has seen his stuff several ticks since joining the Dodgers organization with the potential for three well above average offerings. Tiedemann has the goods to be a strong No. The swing itself is somewhat reminiscent of Freddie Freeman due to the ability of using a short swing with a big frame. Carter uses a small leg kick and quiet load leading into a smooth swing. Hes been a starter for virtually all of his career, with the exception of 10 appearances out of the bullpen last season. Marte has the tendency to pull off a bit with his front side, resulting in some struggles with breaking balls and too many rollovers to the left side of the infield. 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. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound slugger was going to his pull side for power earlier in his professional career, but adjusted his load which has allowed him to keep his weight back and use the whole field. A catcher with a ton of upside on both sides of the ball, Herrera has steadily produced in the upper minors, but has more in the tank. Waldichuk stands at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds and generates a ton of extension from his high three quarters release. Once viewed as a bench utility type, Rafaela looks more like an every day player with super-utility versatility in a similar manner to Chris Taylor of the Dodgers. His defensive versatility and offensive consistency should help his case as an everyday player and his added power gives him the upside of an above-average regular. 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. The raw movement on his pitches is great. 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. Pfaadt sets the tone with his 93-95 mph fastball which has ticked up since last year. Due to 2020s pandemic and an injury that wiped out Crow-Armstrongs 2021 season, we were left not totally knowing what to expect from the former first-rounder this season. His footwork can get a bit sloppy, as can his actions, which has led some evaluators to speculate a potential move to third base. Your favorite team should have started talking to him last month. After a massive year in High-A in 2021, Pages struggled to match the same level of consistency in Double-A, though he still turned in a solid campaign for a 21-year-old in the upper minors. One of baseballs biggest breakout pitching prospects this year, Brown has harnessed his explosive stuff with mechanics that are as smooth as ever. He could debut as soon as 2023. Going into the draft in the summer, CBS actually ranked Mayer as their top prospect on the board. Batys swing is smooth and his barrel stays in the zone for a long time, helping him use the entire field well. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. A guy with an above-average hit tool and an ability to eke out every ounce of his slightly above-average power is usually a safer bet, which is why Burleson was able to accommodate the aggressive assignments. Though he looks to do damage to his pull side, Alvarez is capable of hitting the ball to all fields with authority thanks to his ability to keep his weight back and let the ball travel. He also throws a slider. Easy plus speed and projectable power give Ford plenty of upside even if he does not stick behind the dish. In his 110 Double-A games, Volpe swiped 44 bags on 50 tries and started his Triple-A career 4 for 4 on stolen base attempts. Mead has already flashed plus exit velocities, with a 90th percentile exit velocity of 107 mph, one of the better marks in the organization. Fuji from Shinkansen; bullet train passing at Yasuaki Yamasaki of Yokohama DeNa BayStars Enters Game Atop Sports Aguilas Cibaeas advance in playoffs against the Tigres de Licey Ichiro Introduced Before His Final MLB Series (at the Tokyo USA Pacific Northwest Tour & Alaska Midnight Sun Game, Over a three-month stretch from June to August, Murakami was practically unstoppable. His heights havent been quite as high as Yamadas but hes been consistently great. He stole 28 bases on 38 tries this season. Even with the loud moves, Neto puts himself in a good spot to hit and uses the big stride to tap into as much power as possible. An explosive athlete who put things together offensively this season, Winn looks like he could be the shortstop of the future in St. Louis. He hit just .120 in 12 games with Los Angeles, spent time on the injured list, and was outrighted to the minors. Whites curveball flashes above average in the 78-81 mph range, featuring more downward break and depth. While the barrel tip can potentially disrupt timing, Mayer gets slotted early which helps hedge that issue. Now, Gasser operates more in the 93-96 MPH range, using his low vertical attack angle along with the riding life on his fastball to make for a tough pitch up in the zone. He's put together some jaw-dropping statlines over the years, including last season, when he hit .271/.401/.560 with 35 home runs and 33 steals (on 36 attempts). 2 min read. After another average offensive season in 2021, Turang adjusted his set up and has tapped into more power this season. His natural deception, solid pitch mix and gradually improving command make for a back end of the rotation starter at worst with No. Green has as much upside as any player in the 2022 class and the more I watch, the more I believe that there is above-average bat-to-ball skills in there as well. Lee has flashed above average power to his pull side and will pick his spots to try to do damage. Height/Weight: 510, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|3rd Round (90), 2019 (MIN)|ETA: 2022. Causing the bat to go in and out of the zone quickly leading to weaker contact and more ground balls. And can the others pull themselves out of the mire of poor or uneven 2021 performances and build something? The best off-speed pitch in Stones repertoire is his plus mid 80s changeup that features an abnormal amount of late drop and ASR. Just an 18% chase rate and 17% strikeout rate, Carter is a tough out who will draw plenty of walks. Joining the run of Japanese cards, the product celebrates Shohei Ohtani's 2021 MVP season. Of his two swings, De La Cruz packs more of a punch from the left side of the plate and uses the entire field a bit better. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at Theres shades of Kyle Tucker in his game. He is slated to play in the Arizona Fall League then will set his sights on winning the first base job for the Cubs in 2023. A primary catcher, Rodriguez is extremely athletic behind the dish and receives well. His at-bat quality is advanced for his age, keeping his chase rates at bay and is aware of the strengths he possesses in the box. He still struck out a lot, leading the Central League for the second straight year with 115only the Seibu Lions Cory Spangenberg struck out more. Regardless of where he ends up defensively, Vientos is a bat-first prospect with huge home run potential. Smooth and easy mechanics help White repeat his delivery and pound the strike zone. The Mets are hoping he can get better at recognizing quality spin and develop into an everyday thumper. 3 starter with a great chance at being an above average No. Carroll made up for lost time by reaching the Major Leagues in just 142 Minor League games. 1 pick in the 2022 Draft. Nonetheless, he will make the Opening-Day start and is expected to lead what could be a very deep Padres rotation. Dominguez should be a threat to steal 20+ bases even at the highest level if he doesnt slow down too much with age. His final pitch of the afternoon was clocked at 163 kph, which comes in at, oh, 101 mph. The simplicity of his swing and easy power has helped Henderson consistently tap into his exciting raw pop in games with potentially even more in the tank. I thought High-A would be more of a challenge than it has been for Veen so far, as his strikeout rate has dropped and walk rate has risen marginally. Colliers elite swing decisions should continue to help him stay ahead of the curve and as he continues to develop consistency with his swing, there is a plus hit tool to dream on here with at least above-average power. Its impressive how he is able to generate the rotational power and whippy bat speed he does with such little effort. One of the biggest adjustments hell have to make at the big league level is picking his spots and when to be aggressive early in counts. One of baseballs biggest breakout prospects this season, Ruiz has turned into much more than a set of wheels. Caissie moves well for his size, but his limited experience in the outfield heading into 2022 was evident in his reads and routes. He already understands how to use the count to dictate his approach, with most of his damage coming while hes ahead in the count and an innate ability to battle and spray the ball when hes behind. The tall slugger has no problem with plate coverage, crushing pitches middle away. His footwork is great, his actions are smooth, his arm is plus and he has the instincts of a 10-year veteran. The uptick in power has added a bit more up upside to Turangs profile and his well-rounded game is reminiscent of the Cubs Nico Hoerner. A slightly above average runner, Valera is a good athlete who moves his feet pretty well along with an average arm. He made 20 starts at shortstop this season, only making two errors. Browns fastball is a true four seamer with ride, generating whiffs at the top of the zone and he has also developed much better east/west command of the pitch as well. Arguably possessing the nastiest stuff of any left-handed prospect in baseball, it is all about command and health for Hall. The 23-year-old is extremely comfortable landing both breaking balls for strikes. Theres a bit of zone whiff for Wiemer, but he makes up for it with a solid approach and spectacular slugging on contact. Here is a list of a few names to watch in the coming years. A simple, upright setup before using a small gathering leg kick to get into his back side, Matos relies on his athleticism and ridiculous bat speed to impact the baseball with minimal effort. That said, Luciano deserves every bit of the hype. Walker will have the tendency pull off of well-located breaking stuff, but he rarely misses mistakes allowing him to remain productive against curves and sliders in the minors. Montgomery already controls his body really well, keeping his weight back and using his leverage. Jung has had impressive bat-to-ball skills dating back to his days at Texas Tech, where he hit .348/.455/.577 over his three years as a Red Raider. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|4th Round (121), 2020 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. First is Yoshi Tsutsugo of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This has helped Ruiz see the ball longer and make better swing decisions. Already a big time steal in 2021s Draft, Graceffos pitch mix and command have him trending towards a possible late 2023 debut. A 13% walk rate and overall struggles to get ahead of hitters plagued Leiter this season, but few pitchers make their professional debut in Double-A. The Mets likely have their third baseman for 2023 and beyond in Baty. Tom Mussa. An easy plus plus pitch, the 12 inches of horizontal break, the pitch fades away from lefties, inducing plenty of weak contact while also diving in and under the hands of righties. The first two pro seasons for Turang were a solid but also reinforced some of the fears that scouts had: there was plenty of contact, but not much more than that offensively. Chicago White Sox Top Prospects for Fantasy Baseball . A great athlete for his size, Walker has held his own at third base, but with his rapid rise through the minors and Nolan Arenado manning third for the Cardinals for the foreseeable future, Walker has seen reps at all three outfield spots. The defense will be something to follow for Amador, not because he isnt capable at shortstop, but rather the presence of Ezequiel Tovar and Amadors elite defensive potential at second base could result in a move to the other side of the diamond at the upper levels. The speed has always been there for Turang, but he has looked as comfortable on the base paths as ever. Murakami has shown great power in just two full seasons. He won the Sawamura Award and Pacific League Triple Crown for the second straight season, winning 15 games with a 1.68 ERA while striking out 205 batters across 193 innings. The right-hander landed it for a strike more than any of his other offerings, holding opponents to a .471 OPS against it. 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 bat-to-ball skills are excellent and he has a real chance to become a plus hitter with solid power when all is said and done. If Burleson can improve his patience a bit, he should be an OBP machine. Baty has a plus arm and is confident making difficult throws. With the way Greens hands work, he can get to tough pitches and is able to get around on hard stuff in. Turang also adjusted his hands from sitting on his shoulder near his head to further away from his body and further back in his stance. The adjustments made a huge impact in the power department and did not undermine his bat-to-ball skills at all. Height/Weight: 64, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (2) 2022|ETA: 2026. Jones should be a menace on the base paths as well as he is not only fast but very quick, and the aforementioned instincts are evident as a baserunner as well. Sengas ghost forkball remains a premier pitch and pairing it with his fastball makes it even nastier for opposing batters. |Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (24), 2019 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. 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. Despite being a below-average runner, Burlesons reads and routes were solid as the year went on and his arm as a former pitcher is comfortably above-average. For the record, though, Suzuki hit .235 in his abbreviated spring training with two home runs, five RBIs, and a .938 OPS. With two strikes, Neto focuses on getting his foot down early and just letting his natural bat speed do the work. That said, Abel also possesses a changeup that has flashed above average with arm-side fade. Yudai Ohno, LHPChunichi DragonsB-T: L-L. Born: Sept. 26, 1988 (32). He is athletic, moving and blocking well behind the dish. If Parada sticks behind the dish, he would likely be a fringe-average defender at best, however his work ethic and high baseball IQ could help him in that department. Hes so athletic and cerebral that he will find a way to develop into at least an average defensive catcher .Unsurprisingly, he moves well and gets to difficult pitches to block. 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 Angels were likely reluctant to sell low on Marsh, but were able to add their catcher for 2023 and beyond in OHoppe. But as Yamakawa dealt with various injuries and lost protection in the lineup with the departures of players like Hideto Asamura and Shogo Akiyama, his production also took a hit, reducing him to just 24 homers each in 2020 and 2021. Hassell has the potential to be an impact, middle of the order bat once/if he fills out. If Amador adds more strength, he could push 20-25 homers, but theres little question on the hit tool. The son of MLB All-Star Matt Holliday and the No. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (55), 2018 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. Great plate discipline and body control help Henderson remain productive against all pitch types and he uses the entire field impressively. Roki Sasaki is being pulled after 8 perfect innings. While there may not be many players of Japanese descent in the MLB right now, there are still an incredible amount of phenomenal players, which raises the question, who is the best Japanese baseball player in 2023? Williams rode the momentum of his All American collegiate season right into professional baseball where he pitched to a 1.96 ERA in 115 innings between High-A and Double-A with a 33% strikeout rate while walking just 9% of batters. With that being said, his patience and power offer a higher floor than most prospects and we will likely see him in LA next season. Still an aggressive hitter, Soderstrom could benefit from cutting down his 31% chase rate, but that will likely come with more at bats. The Pacific League's reigning Most Valuable Player, Mori earned the hardware by hitting .329/.413/.547 with 23 home runs and catching for the best team in the league. A grinder at the plate, Carroll is constantly battling and is a hard player to get out. Even so, he struck out 28% of batters and gave us glimpses into his elite potential. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Already reaching Triple-A by the end of the 2022 season, Volpe is eyeing a 2023 debut at which point he may never look back. A plus runner with great instincts, PCA makes an impact both on the base paths and in the field with his legs. Suzuki is a great hitter, runs well and may have more power than Yamada. Not only is Wood striking out at a low clip through the early stages of his pro career, but his in-zone whiff rates are impressively low. He has looked drastically better this season, taking cleaner routes and getting earlier jumps on balls. To put a ceiling on Perez would be ridiculous. The 70 grade speed has translated into big stolen base numbers for Winn, swiping 43 bags on 48 tries this season. Priester may not consistently be a huge strikeout pitcher, though when he is on, he can accumulate Ks in bunches. Ahead of his years in the maturity department at the plate, Volpe commands his at bats with comfort and rarely chases. It remains to be seen whether the former Seibu Lions standout will return to Japan or catch on with another MLB via what would likely be a minor league deal. Merrill starts with a slightly open stance, relaxed hands and his weight slightly stacked on his back side. This season, Moreno has continued to mash to a high batting average, but his ground ball rate has jumped back up by more than five percent and the extra base hits have suffered as a result. He has a plus arm with plenty of carry on his throws, which should help him project as an above-average defender at the position. 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. Another Japanese player is slated to mark his place in MLB in the upcoming season. His low 80s changeup gives him a third above average pitch, though Graceffo has struggled to consistently throw it for a strike. Moinelo is one of the Cuban players the Hawks have signed in recent years, a group that also includes Oscar Colas and slugger Alfredo Despaigne. Experimenting with timing mechanisms has likely contributed to the highest ground ball rate of Campusanos professional career, however he is still consistently hitting the ball hard and has cut his strikeout rate by three percent. It just illuminates some of the subtle differences between leagues. A labrum injury while taking batting practice put an end to Jones 2022 season before it started, though he should be ready to go by Opening Day next year. Height/Weight: 60, 175 | Bat/Throw: S/S | $1.55M 2018 (CIN) | ETA: 2025. Ford already looks like a potential steal, turning in a great offensive season in 2022, flashing his above average power along with an extremely advanced approach for his age. The high velocity, riding fastball pairs with Rodriguezs screwball of a changeup at 83-85 mph to make hitters extremely uncomfortable. The safest bat in the 2022 draft class, the switch hitting Lee has added muscle to tap into above average power to pair with his 70 grade hit tool. Rounding out Bibees arsenal is an average curveball that he will mix in against lefties and to steal strikes against righties. Plus command of four pitches that have ticked up in 2022, it makes sense that Pfaadt kicked things into another gear this season. Luciano previously struggled with the consistency of his pre-swing moves, but even in somewhat limited at bats this season, looked much smoother with his load and swing. 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