He would project as an above average outfielder in a corner with a pretty good arm. Averaging nearly 2400 RPMs from a high three-quarters release, Harrison features a lot of life on his fastball with run as well from a spot that is difficult to pick up out of the hand. Depending on how much weight his frame will carry, we could be looking at a 35 home run threat with a decent feel to hit. His plus wheels and athleticism allow him to move around the field with ease and his plus arm strength only strengthens his defensive profile. 10:33 am ET, He turned down a multi-year deal last winter, MLB rumors: Twins looking to trade; Mets sign Pham, Report: Red Sox sign free agent OF Duvall to $7M deal, Ranking 20 players who could have been free agents, MLB rumors: Aroldis Chapman drawing interest, Cleveland Guardians top MLB prospects for 2023, Top 20 players who could have been free agents, Thomas, three-time All-Star for Pirates, dies at 93, Padres sign top international prospect Salas, Report: Montas to miss first month with shoulder injury. Stocky with a powerful and explosive lower half, Alvarez stays in his backside really well and controls his body throughout his load and swing. 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. Guys like Vance Honeycutt, Thatcher Hurd and Chase Burns, not to mention high school bluechips like Konnor Griffin and Derek Curiel, have scouts excited. Hes not afraid to mix the pitch in to righties as well as he does a good job of keeping it at the bottom of the zone and below. If Matos looks for certain pitches in certain spots and displays more patience, he should see an uptick in the power and walk departments, while his K-rate would increase a negligible amount at most. Turang will always be a hit over power guy, but with fringe average power, a well-above average hit tool and a knack for getting on base, the former first rounder has a good chance to be a consistently above average hitter. While not especially flashy or athletic, Meads hands and instincts should make him an average defender at either third or second base. How much power he taps into will be a determinant in just how absurdly high his ceiling is, but Hollidays instincts, natural hitting ability, physical projection and bloodlines have Holliday looking like a potential All-Star shortstop for the Orioles. As is the case most years, there is a lot of interest around who might be the next NPB player, or players, to jump to MLB. Carter Cromwell. Does a great job of hunting pitches he can do damage with early in counts before relying on his natural feel to hit and ability to spray the ball all over when he has two strikes. He was twice on the injured list and then had the elbow procedure. The Astros helped clean up Browns mechanics and polish his arsenal, helping him turn in one of the best seasons in the upper minors this year while earning a September call-up. 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. The former Minnesota Golden Gopher did not need to use his changeup much in college thanks to his dominant slider and high velocity fastball, but Meyer has made a concerted effort to improve the quality of his third pitch. Well start getting answers on April 7, MLBs Opening Day. Lewis was striking out as his lowest clip since he was in High-A while walking more than he ever had. All Rights Reserved. Star Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki is expected to be . Play Ball Youth Baseball & Softball. Carter is a plus runner who covers a lot of ground in center with his long quick strides. Overall, he batted .306/.362/.490 in 133 games with a 140 wRC+. It just illuminates some of the subtle differences between leagues. 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. Meyer went to the pitch around 15% of the time in his 15 starts this season as a weak contact weapon even when it is not located perfectly. This year has been our first full-season look at Alcantara, and the million-dollar international free agent has not disappointed. He currently struggles with fastballs located on the inner half of the plate. With the way Greens hands work, he can get to tough pitches and is able to get around on hard stuff in. It wouldnt be surprising to see him break camp with the Dodgers next season, though he could have probably handled a promotion in 2022. Height/Weight: 60, 185|Bat/Throw: L/L|1st Round (19), 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2024. Nippon Professional Baseball, called Puro Yaky in Japan and simply "Japanese baseball" in the rest of the world, is the top level of pro baseball in the Asian country. This season, Waldichuk racked up an impressive 14.6% swinging strike rate on the offering. Though the injury is unfortunate as we were all eager to see Jones make his pro debut, it should hardly delay his timeline assuming he is 100% by the start of next season. Like many young, hard-throwing pitchers, Perez can at times be a bit too firm with the offering, but when hes feeling it, it can be a true swing-and-miss pitch to lefties and righties with plenty of late arm side fade. He gets plenty of whiffs on the pitch at the top of the zone. Even when he is a bit out front on off speed, Mervis has the swing malleability and strength to drive the ball out of the yard when he doesnt get his A swing off. One of the most athletic catchers in the minors, Naylor has made big leaps behind the dish over the last couple seasons. The tweaks helped Dominguez see the ball earlier and control his body much better. With the Buffaloes out of contention, the club opted to protect their star pitcher rather than running him out in a bid for either the ERA or strikeout title. The tweaks have translated for Turang who has seen his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by 1.5 MPH with more 105+ batted balls than his previous two seasons combined. There isnt much more Stone can achieve in the Minor Leagues. Hes a good athlete which provides some optimism that he can continue to improve behind the dish, but he has some work to do in regards to blocking and receiving. 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. 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. Like many young hitters who have a strong feel to hit, Rocchio can at times be a bit too swing-happy, swinging at tough pitches early in counts. Kim Ng, Miami Marlins General Manager (01/06/21). Height/Weight: 510, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (41), 2020 (BAL)|ETA: 2023. Injuries cut Merrills season to just 45 games this year, though that was all the 19-year-old needed to show that he has a lot more upside than he was given credit for. An arsenal that is led by an exceptional fastball along with three secondaries that boast above average to plus potential, Leiter has the goods to become a frontline starter. He should be a high on base guy with a chance to hit as many as 30 home runs depending on his approach. His spring training numbers were good a 2-0 mark, 2.38 ERA, 14 strikeouts in 11.1 innings, and a 1.06 WHIP. Johnson is a really fun hitter to watch. One of the most polished hitters in the 2021 draft, some scouts wondered how much power would be in the tank for Cowser with a swing that is more geared for consistent contact. Ota is a career .266 hitter with 72 homers, but since the move to Nippon Ham he has a .274 average and 62 home runs. While there is some present whiff for Cartaya, he controls his body well, repeating his moves in the box. Age: 22|Height/Weight: 510, 180|Bat/Throw: L/L|1st Round (15) 2021 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. Because of Abels arm speed and ability to spin the baseball, theres a chance his curve could develop into something a bit more. Legal 2022 NPB Betting Guide. Even though Herrera has not quite put his exciting offensive tools together, he turned in another above average offensive season, but this time in Triple-A as a 22-year-old catcher. The chase rates are still pretty high for De La Cruz, but he is quick enough to get to tough pitches and long enough to display impressive plate coverage. This could be due to a conflict with your ad-blocking or security software. All of the sudden, Dominguez looks like a really well-rounded hitter who still has the freakish strength capable of producing 30 home runs with ease as he continues to find consistency. He swiped 19 bases on 20 tries last season at Campbell and added four more stolen bases in his 30 Double-A games. The athleticism of Holliday is more than evident in the batters box, as he shows off impressive lower-half adjustability, helping him still get off good swings even when he is a bit fooled our out front. Improved approach and swing mechanics have helped his long-term outlook over the last couple seasons, but Vientos still remains a boom-or-bust corner player with immense offensive upside. The heater has some riding life to it and plays well at the top of the zone, generating an impressive 13.4% swinging strike rate this season. Though Carroll played in a very hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, he has produced a max exit velocity of 111 mph and his 90th percentile exit velocity of 106.6 just edges out Christian Walker for the best mark in the D-backs organization. If this does not resolve the issue or you are unable to add the domains to your allowlist, please see this FAQ. His present command is above average with potential for plus. Trouts name is generally invoked when someone is talking about Tetsuto Yamada, but if Yamada is Japans Trout, Suzuki is Trout-lite. His plus arm strength allows him to make all the throws necessary and his hands are among the best in the Yankees system; the 22-year-old should be a plus at short at the highest level. Despite being younger than the average player at every Minor League stop hes been at, Peraza has held his own with both the bat and his glove along the way. Something to keep an eye on, for a player who has a few injuries in his history, was his usage this season. The Angels were likely reluctant to sell low on Marsh, but were able to add their catcher for 2023 and beyond in OHoppe. His swing at times can be a bit flat, but he has started to lift the ball with more consistency. Suzuki is still a couple of years away from domestic free agency and without being posted, as Kenta Maeda was in 2015, he would have to wait until at least 2023 to move to MLB. Brown has three potentially plus offerings, starting with his 95-97 MPH fastball topping out at 99. A switch-hitter with a great feel to hit, its easy to see why the Rockies shelled out $1.5 million for Amador in 2019s loaded IFA class. Busch is a below-average runner who doesnt project to be especially good at any position on the diamond. Suzuki has had an average over .300 and at least 20 home runs every year since 2016 and had double-digit stolen bases in three of those seasons. Ruiz has made the majority of his outfield appearances in center field where his reads and routes are passable along with an average arm. He is able to repeat this move remarkably well, timing it up with a simple stride. 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. It feels like he's been around much longer, given that he first became a regular with the Giants in 2008, when he was 19. He feasts on fastballs middle-away and hanging breaking balls. Much like Burleson, Norby has been able to still tap into above average raw power with limited movement and his feel to hit allows him to squeeze out every bit of that power in games. Possessing some of the most impressive raw power in the minors, Luciano defies his frame by flashing plus-plus raw pop despite weighing less than 200 pounds. 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. Sano was the right man for the job, as hes hit at least .303 with an OPS of .842 or higher in each of the past three seasons. The Mets could very well have their best catcher since Mike Piazza. Vargas kept things rolling into Triple-A this season where he hit 17 homers and 53 XBH in 113 games. The youngest player selected in last years draft, Colliers advanced offensive skill-set should allow him to keep up with his fellow teenage first-rounders. The pull side power for Mervis is easily plus, but he looks to use the whole field and hits the ball where its pitched. Romo offers a bit more power from the left side, where his swing has a bit more natural lift and his body is more balanced and under control. 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. After a fantastic rookie campaign in 2021, Maki built on his success with a .291/.354/.507 slash line in 2022. Harrisons slider gives him a second plus pitch in the low 80s with two-plane break. The newly-turned 20-year-old has some work to do to achieve his frontline ceiling, but theres potential for three plus pitches and above average command if all goes right with Jobes development. Regardless of where he ends up on the defensive side of things, Soderstoms bat will be his ticket to becoming an above average big league regular. Alcantara possesses above average speed thanks to his long strides which allow him to cover plenty of ground. Yet another Brewers prospect with elite speed, Ruiz registered the 11th best sprint speed in MLB at 29.9 ft/sec despite only playing 14 games at the MLB level. Its easy to envision Carter developing into a plus hitter or better with the way he is able to repeat his moves and find the barrel. Mervis batted ball data and overall numbers are eerily similar to that of Vinnie Pasquantino and much like the Royals, I really believe the Cubs suddenly found their first baseman of the future in Matt Mervis. While there is more room to fill out for Mayer, he is already tapping into above average raw power with a 90th percentile exit velocity of nearly 104 MPH. Buschs opposite-field power is perhaps the most impressive aspect of his game. He has a tendency to get on his front foot on occasion, cutting off his swing a bit and leading to occasional top spin ball to right field. Ohno was in the low 90s with his fastball this year and has a good mix of pitches that includes a two-seam fastball, forkball, slider and changeup. Ignoring those 14 games and whatever that idea was, Montgomery showed a lot of maturity and upside at the plate in his first season with power to dream on. Possessing a four pitch mix that rivals any pitching prospect in baseball, Painter has dominated hitters mostly with his 70 grade fastball that sits 95-97 mph and has been clocked as high as 101 mph. The speedy shortstop has improved his base stealing drastically in 2022, getting better jumps and picking more opportune times to run. As we are already seeing, Hall has a comfortable fall back as a nasty reliever. A big body with three easily plus pitches and good command make it easy to see why Rodriguez is the most impressive arm in the minors. Height/Weight: 63, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (4), 2021 (BOS)|ETA: 2024. 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