The adjustments not only helped Dominguez up his OPS from the right side by more than 200 points, but he also trimmed his pull rate and chase rate, making better overall swing decisions. He gets plenty of whiffs on the pitch at the top of the zone. Merrill maneuvers the barrel really well with great plate coverage. Vientos is heavy on his feet and a below average runner, though he has continued to focus on his footwork and conditioning. His profile is that of a right fielder, but in a pinch, he could likely play an average center field thanks to his reads and 70 grade arm strength. Steers strong baseball instincts allow him to move all over the infield with relative ease. 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. He stole 16 bases on 22 tries this year. His footwork is great, his actions are smooth, his arm is plus and he has the instincts of a 10-year veteran. Nov 11, 2022. After another average offensive season in 2021, Turang adjusted his set up and has tapped into more power this season. The high spin fastball averages more than 19 inches of vertical break, causing hitters to frequently swing under it. After 2019, Fukuoka had a lengthy standoff with Colas . The Baseball America staff hosted a chat to discuss the 2023 Top 100 Prospects list. Former Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles General Manager "Chatter Up!" Height/Weight: 67, 220|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021 (SD)|ETA: 2025. Aram Leighton | A potential No. The Rays have gone with athletic, projectable shortstop is the first round of two of their last four drafts selecting Greg Jones and Carson Williams. Quiet things down without it coming at expense of his power. I regret not including defensive wizards like Sosuke Genda in my top 50 but it's just a lot easier to rank guys based on their offensive numbers than to use the eye test to compare guys on the field (every hitter I ranked was above league average in 2021). As he develops better command of all of his offerings, Jobes changeup could develop into a plus pitch. He has flashed exit velocities over 110 mph and launched a 458 foot bomb in Triple-A this season, cluing us into the kind of untapped juice he has. An average runner, Vargas has averaged around 10-12 stolen bases per season, but surprisingly swiped 17 bags on 22 tries year. Release Date: December 7, 2022 He chokes up and widens out with two strikes and simply looks to put the ball in play rather than do damage and often still winds up doing damage because of elite raw power. Using the high spin fastball at the top of the zone and then spinning his two breaking balls off of hit has created a tunneling nightmare for hitters and has been a big part of his Triple-A and early MLB success. The Marines ended up losing, 1-0, in the 12th inning, which had to be one of the tougher no decisions any pitcher could take. It is easy to forget that Arroyo is just 18 years old when watching him play short. His 89% zone contact and just 19% strikeout rate reinforce Merrills well above average ability to hit. Its a delicate balance for Frelick, who does hit the ball on the ground a lot (51% GB rate), but also racks up so many hits by slapping the ball on the ground and using his wheels. Frequently putting himself in a good position to hit along with a short, quick swing, Davis projects as an above average hitter. The Rockies may have a Gold Glover in a few years at catcher. Ethan Salas, C, Venezuela. Its easy to see why Holliday was the No. Hall is a very athletic and whippy athlete who gets great extension and features big time arm speed. Not only is the newly-turned 20-year-old already producing in the Minors, but he has big upside. Arroyo is a natural up the middle, with clean actions, impressive footwork and a rocket for an arm. Maybe with even more power. Even though his front shoulder can leave the ball a bit earlier than desired, he keeps his weight back and his bat stays in the zone for so long that he has no problem pulverizing fastballs. The plus pitch dives off the table with 12-6 break and is a great put away pitch to both lefties and righties. On top of the mechanical adjustments, Dominguez cut his chase rate by nearly 10% in High-A while his zone contact rate jumped by a similar margin this season. 2 starter and he is in the right organization to keep developing on the mound quickly. Veens upside rivals that of anyone in the minors as he has the potential to become a five-tool superstar. The fact that Williams was able to consistently produce the way he did even with the swing deficiencies is a testament his twitchiness and natural athleticism. His lack of base, caused him to struggle with off speed stuff, but Williams crushed fastballs to an OPS over 1.000. That doesnt, however, mean those are the only players to watch out of Japan. Good stuff and already solid command, Hence has big upside. His hand load is quiet and he uses a small step to get himself closed while keeping his energy stored in his back hip. Theres no crazy tools to dream on or much defensive value, however he has been arguably the most consistent hitter in the minors over the last couple years. Kim Ng, Miami Marlins General Manager (01/06/21). Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (2), 2021 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. Herreras zone contact and chase rates are well above-average, which bodes well for his overall ability to hit at the highest level. It is more of a matter of whether his hit tool can translate at the highest level. OHoppe has a plus arm and is extremely accurate with his throws. Millers fastball averaged 99.1 MPH in 2022, which would actually lead all qualified Major League starters. It will likely take Davis some time to fully regain his explosiveness both at the plate and in the field and he will likely be one of the most closely watched prospects in the Arizona Fall League. Assuming Carter picks up where he left off next season, he could easily be considered one of baseballs best young outfield prospects. In a survey conducted in April 2022 in Japan, 22.4 percent of respondents named Yomiuri Giants their favorite baseball team, giving the Giants a decisive lead in terms of the most . Combine the impressive defense with fact that he is a athletic switch-hitter who has put up impressive numbers as an 18-year-old in Low-A and you have a relatively safe profile with enough upside to dream on. The world of Major League Baseball is expanding each and every day, and now Japanese baseball players and the best Nippon Professional Baseball players are making their way to the MLB to show the world the skills, drive, and passion the Japanese leagues and their players have. All Rights Reserved. It doesnt take much for Davis to generate power, especially now that his lower half plays a part in his swing. With tools across the board and impressive bloodlines, theres plenty to dream on with Green. He has good bat speed that allows him to produce above-average raw power and hes starting to show he can get to it in games. 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. Soderstrom possesses the most exciting bat in an As system that is light on prospects with middle-of-the-order potential. Its difficult to find any pitcher more electric than Moinelo. Solid reads and instincts along with an above average arm give him a great chance to stick in center, but if he moves to a corner he could profile as a fringe plus defender. He simply dismantled Low-A hitters, punching out 81 batters in 52.1 innings with a WHIP of 0.88. The best pitching prospect in baseball really does not have a weakness on the mound. The southpaws best pitch was his changeup, which generated an opponent batting average of just .036 and a whiff rate of 35.1%. By the time they realize the slider is coming, its too late. He already has a decent approach and feel for the barrel. Left-handed pitching has given Casas some trouble in the upper-levels and is something to monitor, however his polish at the plate and unteachable raw power lend to the belief that he can develop into at least an average hitter left on left. Opponents hit just .167 against the pitch this season and it is sharp enough to be a weapon against both lefties and righties. The Orioles very well could have their ace as they head towards building a contender at Camden. After a fantastic rookie campaign in 2021, Maki built on his success with a .291/.354/.507 slash line in 2022. Jones has the potential to be a true five-tool player in center field with an above average hit tool and possibly plus power. He posts average home to first times due to the time it takes him to get to top speed but the speed plays a bit better in the outfield. Davis put the questions around his swing to bed by slashing .370/.482/.663 with 17 homers and 31 walks against just 24 Ks versus ACC pitching in 2021. His ability to spot it on both sides of the plate makes it effective to both lefties and righties. The simplicity of McLains swing helps him control his body well and punish velocity. Lewis has shown he can handle shortstop throughout the Minor Leagues. His arsenal starts with a mid 90s heater with ride that he locates both east-west and north-south. Pages has a swing geared for lifting the ball in the air to the pull-side. When Walker is staying behind the baseball and driving it with authority to all fields, one cant help but think of a young Aaron Judge. The 20-year-old is extremely mature at the plate and leverages his favored counts really well, looking for a pitch that he can get the head of the bat out on and rarely missing the mistakes. The power/speed combo that Davis possesses along with a good feel to hit evoke some young Matt Kemp memories. He led the league in ERA last season, accumulating a 1.95 figure over 149 innings. PCA starts with an upright stance before sinking into his backside as he gets his hands into a launch position. He made his 2020 debut on July 7, a few weeks after NPBs June 19 start, and pumped in a fastball at 100 mph against the very first batter he faced. Rocchios right-handed swing has been more advanced over the years, though he closed the gap on his splits this season. Arihara, 27, has a lot working in his favor as it pertains to coming stateside (something he reportedly has interest in doing). Munetaka Murakami firmly etched his name in the NPB history books by becoming the first Japanese player since Hideki Matsui in 2002 to have a 50+ HR season. The 22-year-old seemed to be in the midst of a breakout in that department last year, launching eight homers in 32 Double-A games before a thumb injury cut his season short. Vargas has a great chance to get on base at a high clip with 20+ homer power in the tank and plenty of doubles. With its sharp, late break, and his ability to spot it at the bottom of the zone, Miller has used the slider as a ground ball machine in the launchpad that is the Pacific Coast League. It will never be a bat-missing machine like the changeup, but it is a valuable pitch nonetheless. The 20-year-old is difficult to game plan for as a hitter because of his willingness to use both of his off speed pitches against both lefties and righties. While just an average runner, Merrill moves his feet well at shortstop and has the goods to potentially stick there. The southpaw has three impressive offerings but the combination of his plus fastball and plus changeup has helped him carve up more experienced hitters. With decent defensive tools across the board, Valera should be a fine defender in a corner outfield spot. The lack of fastball quality was my biggest concern with Priester and the use of his sinker has helped hedge that immensely. As a result, Miller has seen a jump in the whiff rates of his fastball, setting the tone for his three impressive secondaries. 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. After a rough 2019 Minor League season, Lewis broke out as the MVP of the Arizona Fall League. He's made 11 All-Star Games and has won the Japan Series twice. A borderline plus hit tool and comfortably above average power paired with strong defense behind the dish has OHoppe looking like the Angels backstop of the future. Power may not be a focal point of Tovars game, but an improved ability to pick his spots to let it eat and increased strength have him looking like a guy who can hit 15-20 homers despite a mostly gap-to-gap approach that will produce more doubles. Brown has three potentially plus offerings, starting with his 95-97 MPH fastball topping out at 99. The good news is Meyers fastball ticked up a notch prior to his injury, helping him get more whiffs on the pitch. A decent ability to recognize spin and comfort driving the ball to all fields give Alcantara the potential to be an average hitter while is massive power potential gives him All Star offensive upside at a premium position. Romo is already an advanced defender with a plus arm and earns high marks for the way he commands a game. 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. A wunderkind who towers at 6-foot-8, Perez has floored scouts and opponents alike with his ability to command the strike zone and repeat his mechanics on top of his nasty stuff. 2023 Regular Season 2023 Spring Training 2022 Regular Season 2022 Postseason Important Dates Team by Team Schedule National Broadcasts. An elite athlete on the mound already with two big league pitches, the development of Bradleys changeup is what is stands between Triple-A Durham and the middle of the Rays rotation. Even with the high floor, the 22-year-old still has plenty of upside to look forward to, flashing comfortably above average power to his pull side and an ability to drive the ball with authority to all fields. Heading into 2022, there are plenty of prospects who could be sleepers and breakouts. Wood is an above-average runner with an above=average arm. He has room to fill out at the plate but his selective approach and ability to get on base is serving him well. Elite bat speed and present strength give Colas easy plus power. An area where he has surprised a bit more is the pull-side power department. So why is Suzuki worth the hype? It was more of the same in 2022 when Jung returned from injury, launching six homers in 23 Triple-A games. Drafted as a shortstop, Vientos projects more as a first baseman or passable third baseman/right fielder who can get by with his plus arm and decent hands. The hit tool and raw power were never a question for Jung, but he struggled to tap into his plus raw pop in his first professional season. Things clicked for Vargas in the power department during the 2021 season, launching 23 homers along with 52 extra base hits in 120 games between High-A and Double-A. While Ohtani may widely be considered the best, there are plenty of other amazing Japanese baseball players who are right on his tale for superstardom. Lagging behind the other three pitches is Millers changeup which has flashed above average but has the tendency to get firm on him. Neto features one of the more pronounced leg kicks youll see, then tones it down to a toe tap with two strikes. A three sport athlete in High School, Frelick won Masachusetts Gatorade Football Player of the Year before heading over to Boston College. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. Consistent numbers in Triple-A have Steer knocking on the door of a Big League debut. Chourio has wasted no time getting acclimated to baseball stateside. Signed for a measly $10,000 by the Mets before being traded to the Pirates in the three team Joe Musgrove deal, Rodriguez has done nothing but rake since making his pro debut in 2018. The early results at the MLB level on top of a dynamite Triple-A season for Brown are hard to deny. Maybe one of the most overlooked prospects in baseball over the last couple years, Aranda has produced a .323/.408/.513 slash line with 34 HR over his last two Minor League seasons. If he moves to third, Marte should be good defender at the position, though there is still hope that he can continue to find consistency up the middle. 3 upside. Assuming Alcantara adds more strength and continues his maturity as a hitter, the offensive outcomes for the young outfielder are really limitless. Theres probably a bit more room for improvement in that regard, especially in plus counts where he tries to do too much and can have an at-bat turn south on him quickly. A plus runner with plenty of lateral quickness and range, Holliday has a great chance to stick at shortstop. Baty made some small tweaks to sync up his upper body and lower-half, slashing his ground ball rate by more than 10%. The pennant races are set to begin anew as NPB prepares to kick off another season. Hell need to continue to improve his knowledge of the strike zone as he moves up, as he could stand to walk at a higher rate. With a solid four pitch mix and impressive overall command (5% walk rate in 2022), the 22-year-old looks like hes on a fast track to the back of the Cardinals rotation. After a breakout 2021, injuries and a back surgery in May stifled Davis momentum in the early going of 2022. Theres still room for improvement with Hendersons splits, but when you crush righties to an OPS over 1.000, a .740 OPS vs. lefties is more than tolerable. Matos has plus power to the pull side, but is a bit too eager to do damage that way, largely in part to his aggressive approach. Marte could be a small tweak away from exploding offensively, but he has produced pretty good results thus far on natural ability and athleticism. 4 starter with enough upside to be a high-end No. Wood has a quiet upright set up, with simple pre-swing moves that are easier for him to repeat with his long levers. Tiedemann made major strides in his season at Golden West JC, prompting the Jays to take him in the third round. Espino does a great job of repeating his tough release point across all of his pitches, making it difficult for the hitter to differentiate whats coming out of his hand. Not the biggest guy in the world at 6 foot, 185 pounds Neto gets the most out of his body and is capable of producing above average power. It is tough to beat Tovar because of his willingness to stay inside the baseball and go the other way while also possessing enough bat speed to turn on pitches middle inespecially in hitters counts. If he were in the majors, he'd be a rough season away from being non-tendered. The offering is a nightmare for lefties because of its late horizontal bite and when Gasser is really feeling the pitch, he can backdoor or even run it in on right-handed hitters. The Orioles have played Norby in the outfield some due to their crowded infield organizationally. Formerly starting from an extremely upright and setup, Mead is still relatively tall in his stance but is more bent at the knees. Just 20 years old and already mashing in Double-A, some of the extreme risk around De La Cruz has been hedged ever-so slightly. As Herrera gains confidence in his ability to drive the ball all over the field, his offensive consistency should continue to improve as it is a much tougher game when you are trying to catch everything out in front of home plate. Hence has as much upside as any pitching prospect at the lower levels. The move is simple and the 20-year-old repeats it with ease, which helps him be on time frequently. When Marte is at his best, he is staying back and using the whole field. He finished the season 11-6 overall, leading the Central League in ERA (1.82), complete games (10), shutouts (six), innings (148.2), strikeouts (148) and WHIP (0.87). One of baseballs biggest breakout pitching prospects this year, Brown has harnessed his explosive stuff with mechanics that are as smooth as ever. This one requires no explanation. Height/Weight: 510, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.7M 2018 (Mets)|ETA: 2023. Theres probably even more room for strength with the 19-year-old which is absurd considering the fact that he has already hit a ball 114 mph this year and boasts a 90th percentile exit velocity of 110 mph. Introducing the sinker more frequently this season has helped Priester immensely. Standings. Turang has impressed scouts with his ability to hit and polish dating back to his high school days in Corona, California. 3B Juan Yepez | Cardinals | 24 | AAA | 2022 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sign up for the JapanBall newsletter and we'll send you the latest Japanese baseball news and info, plus updates on our international baseball tours. The right-handers heater sits 96-98 MPH, reaching triple digits consistently. Please check your email for a confirmation. A combination of tantalizing upside with the present skill set to handle aggressive assignments, it is easy to be extremely excited about Winn. His fastball sits in the low-90s and he has a full cupboard of secondary offerings, including a splitter and changeup that he throws a combined 30 percent of the time, per DeltaGraphs. Stone combines a high floor with a high ceiling, as we dont see him as anything less than a number four starter on a playoff-caliber team. Bradleys 86-88 mph slider gives him a second plus pitch and it gets better each time Ive seen Bradley throw. Look for Matos to bounce back in 2023. Cavalli rounds out his arsenal with a mid-to-upper 80s change-up that features late arm-side run and sink and flashes plus when located down and to his arm-side. Johnson is a really fun hitter to watch. There is just so much to dream on with a prospect like Alvarez. Long viewed as a candidate to move to third due to his size, Henderson still moves extremely well and has looked the part of an everyday shortstop. Its a high spin pitch that jumps from his low release point, generating plenty off whiff in the zone. 3 or 4 starter in a few years' time. Featuring multiple Japanese players, the 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition checklist works with a 220-card base set. He has currently retired 51 batters in a row, striking out 33 of them. At the plate, he hit 46 home runs, drove in 100 runs, and posted an .865 OPS. Lewis could be a bit more consistent with his actions at times, but that will come with more repsand we know he has lost out on plenty of those. 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. Ohno didnt arrive on the scene this season. The 23-year-old is a gamer who plays at full speed all of the time and can help his team win in many different ways. Naylor impressively turned the page on a brutal season in 2021 and has been a consistent offensive force all year as one of the younger players at the Triple-A level. Casas massive build limits him to first base, where he moves well and already excels at picking and has solid footwork around the bag. Some guys are breaking out. That said, Arroyo has hit a maximum exit velocity of 106 mph from both the left and right side. Despite liking to go to his pull-side for damage, Wiemer has shown easy pop to all fields and does a good job of hitting the ball where its pitched. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (1) 2022|ETA: 2026. That said, Greens swing is more line drive-oriented which is not necessarily a bad thing provided his elite speed. His present command is above average with potential for plus. Graceffo has four pitches he will mix well to hitters led by his mid 90s fastball which has ticked up from last year. Moris season got off to a nightmare start when he fractured his finger in April, throwing his catcher mask in frustration. James Wood could wind up being one of the steals of the 2021 Draft. Shiomi was a big reason why the Swallows won the Japan Series last year, becoming the teams leadoff hitter with an impressive combination of power and speed. Despite missing 90% of the regular season, Jung impressed enough upon returning to Triple-A action to earn a big league call-up. In the volatile world of prospects, Cowser offers a rare level of safety while still providing enough projection to get excited about. Moinelo made 50 appearances and struck out 77 in 48 innings. Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (21), 2017 (BAL)|ETA: 2022. Rodriguez is extremely difficult to strike out, possessing great pitch recognition skills and impressive bat to ball no matter where the ball is pitched. In April 2019, the Associated Press reported Moinelo was included on a list of players the Cuban Baseball Federation deemed eligible to sign contracts with MLB clubs, so there could be a path for him sometime in the future. 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. Height/Weight: 511, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $25K (2018) TOR|ETA: 2022. In the just-completed spring training, Sawamura posted an 11.25 ERA and 2.00 WHIP, but thats primarily due to a poor outing against the Twins in which he gave up three hits, two walks, and five earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning. Still with plenty of room for added strength and power in the tank and a mature approach, Caissie will need to find more consistency with his lower half and body control in general to consistently tap into his big time juice. 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