If Carter cleans up his routes he will easily project as a plus defender in centerfield. If Moreno is able to tap into just average game power, he could be a well-above average bat for any position, let alone catcher. While it may not feature the same movement as many of the sliders in modern-day baseball, Stones ability to throw it for quality strikes when behind in the count allows the offering to play up. Though he lacks much defensive value, Aranda has produced at every stop and has continued to hit in the early days of his MLB career. The As drafted Soderstrom as a catcher, but barring any advances to his athleticism and lateral movement, he likely projects as a first baseman. In Triple-A this season, Mervis crushed lefties to a .978 OPS. 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. It seems to be more of an approach thing than a swing that is geared for the pull as he has shown plenty of comfort going the other way with authority, launching five homers to the opposite field and plenty of extra base hits. With George Valera, it is really about the bat. Vientos is heavy on his feet and a below average runner, though he has continued to focus on his footwork and conditioning. Holliday projects as a plus hitter. He works quickly and repeats his delivery well, getting the most out of his smaller frame with his mechanics. After 2020s layoff, Jung emerged with a tweaked set up and a swing geared for more lift. The youngest player in his conference, Collier raked to a .956 OPS against pitchers who were multiple years older than him. An average runner at best, Collier still moves his feet well at third base and is pretty mobile. If he can further refine his plate discipline and continue to tap into his above average raw power, Peraza could be a 20/20 threat with an impact glove at short. Improving his strike throwing consistency was as simple as finding a more consistent landing spot for Espino given his explosive lower half. After struggling to tap into his plus raw power at the University of Cincinnati, Wiemer made some adjustments to get the ball in the air more. When Caissie is able to keep his weight back and stay in his back hip, the way he can impact the baseball to all fields is impressive and his pull side power can be jaw-dropping. 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. Having just turned 22 years old, Norby is on a fast track to the big leagues. An inconsistent lower half is common among younger players and is going to be even more pronounced when you are 6-foot-4, 175 pounds. A new year, a new board and new ranks. Matos has some ways to go with his development, but has a really exciting ceiling as a player who should be able to hit for a high average, run into more than 20 and steal 20+ bases all while sticking in center field. Steer emerged in 2021 with a more athletic, lower-half driven stance and added a bit more of a leg kick to generate some more impact. https://t.co/TZYTTAm9a5, Stephen Young (@stevietpfl) April 18, 2022, The Crawfish Boxes (@CrawfishBoxes) April 18, 2022, 20 years old. 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). Back to back seasons in the upper minors with gaudy strike out numbers and improving walk rates had Waldichuk continuing his ascent as a highly regarded pitching prospect after being a more under-the-radar guy as a fifth round pick in 2019. He's since played in nearly every international event one can, including both the 2013 and 2017 World Baseball Classics, and it stands to reason those tournaments are as close as he'll come to suiting up against MLB talent regularly. 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. For De La Cruz to push towards his superstar ceiling, he will need to refine his approach a bit. If a franchise doesn't have a great track record developing certain types of prospects or vice versa, that factors in to a degree. Arguably possessing the nastiest stuff of any left-handed prospect in baseball, it is all about command and health for Hall. Alvarez relied on his natural feel to hit and decent overall approach to climb all the way to Triple-A in his age 20 season, but as he got to the upper levels, his struggles with elevated heaters were exploited a bit. Parada has extremely quick hands and manipulates the barrel well helping him get to tough pitches. The development of Burrows changeup has really helped him make the transition to the upper minors and the right-hander has the confidence to go to all three of his offerings in any count. Hell likely begin next season in Triple-A with a chance at an early season promotion. As he has become more comfortable with his reads and routes, Pages has started to cover more ground with ease. Nearly 90 innings in his first professional season while climbing three levels is a great milestone to hit. 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. He has good hands and an average arm. Banged up all season long, it would probably bit unfair to draw any major conclusions from his 91 games this season. If it all works out, we are looking at a potential Cy Young(s) winner. He has found success by working ahead in the count consistently thanks to his ability to throw three of his pitches for quality strikes. 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. Baty has a plus arm and is confident making difficult throws. The fact that he commands his entire arsenal so well breaches the unfair territory. Elite speed and defensive potential in centerfield with an offensive skillset to dream on, Chourio has a lot of similarities to Michael Harris II, including how young he could possibly debut. 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. Munetaka Murakami, IFTokyo Yakult SwallowsB-T: L-R. Born:Feb. 2, 2000 (20). Already capable of producing exit velocities as high as 111 mph, Matos still has more room to fill out, making for plus power potential. His delivery is so effortless that there may be even more velocity in the tank. 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. There was no sugar coating how concerning things looked for Dominguez in 2021, however 2022 has served as a perfect example as to why you do not close the door on talented teenagers after a tough seasonespecially when they have the expectations and pressure placed on them like Dominguez did. While stolen bases have not been a huge part of his game, Davis plus speed and long strides make him an effective base runner and he should be able to swipe 10-15 bags per year with ease. He is able to repeat this move remarkably well, timing it up with a simple stride. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (3), 2021|ETA: 2024. Stones ability to locate this overpowering offering makes it a weapon both early and late in counts and he holds its velocity deep into outings. He's officially listed at 170 centimeters and 85 kilograms, or roughly 5-foot-6 and 187 pounds. As he continues to get stronger and more advanced with his approach, Veen has the potential to be a middle-of-the-order monster who adds a dynamic piece to a lineup due to his ability to run. Triple-A was a challenge for Rocchio after he shook off a slow start to Double-A with a scorching couple months before his promotion. Ohtani also became the first player since Bonds in 2003 to be walked at least three times in each of three straight contests. 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. Mead has already flashed plus exit velocities, with a 90th percentile exit velocity of 107 mph, one of the better marks in the organization. Volpe stores plenty of energy in his back side with his hovering leg kick before unleashing his explosive lower half and bat speed. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (63), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. Height/Weight: 510, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|IFA: Rays (2016)|ETA: 2022. Assuming Chourio continues to mature as a hitter, he has 30/30 upside while playing center field at an extremely high level. Walker starts slightly open with his stance and does not close himself off totally, sometimes even stepping in the bucket a bit. De La Cruz could use some refinement with his actions at shortespecially his handswhich will come with more reps but he has shown the ability to make all of the throws with plenty of range thanks to his athleticism and elite arm. Dominguez has not even played 200 professional games and it seems like he has been around forever because of the unfair hype placed on him before he made a professional plate appearance. The 2022 Nippon Professional Baseball season is over, and while there wont be any games to watch during the off-season, that wont stop us from evaluating the best performers from this past year. Though not the biggest guy in the world at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, Moreno has above average power in the tank, but the challenge is tapping into it without compromising a big part of what makes him such a highly regarded prospect: his innate feel to hit. Top-notch speed and potential for a 70-grade hit tool have Frelick looking like one of baseballs safer prospects. Best-selling Japanese Baseball Author Robert Whiting (8/6/21). A well above average runner, Henderson was 22/25 on stolen base attempts in the upper minors this season and should be a threat for 15-20 stolen bases annually. A great defender at shortstop, it seems like Rocchio always knows where to be and gets excellent breaks on balls hit in his direction. Height/Weight: 62, 215|Bat/Throw: L/L|2nd Round (70), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. Colas is an aggressive hitter, which stifled his walk rates, but he rarely misses mistakes and feasted by ambushing fastballs. Abel will almost exclusively go to the change against lefties, giving him another look aside from his slider. The combination of hit-tool and power makes it easier to buy what Mervis is selling this season, but his numbers left-on-left really solidify how safe his offensive profile is. With multiple shortstops at the big league level for the Orioles, Westburg has seen action at third base and second base this season. Should Wood move to a corner, he would be an above-average defender there. Between Center and Right Field, he accumulated a total of +27.2 Ultimate Zone Rating, by far the best of any player in NPB. He also posted a career-best .453 on-base percentage. Huge raw power with swing and miss concerns, Vientos has has remained too productive to ignore at the upper levels and is still just 22 years old. While Burleson may not hit towering shots or break 110 MPH exit velos, he gets good natural carry on the ball and should be a threat to hit 25+ home runs annually thanks to his high rate of contact and his sustainably high HR/FB rate. Elite bat speed and present strength give Colas easy plus power. 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, including an exciting steal of home against the Yankees, inclusion of an internal brace to the elbow. The Mariners chose not to pitch Kikuchi after September 23, showing that they didnt think he would help in their unsuccessful playoff push that went down to the last day of the season. 8IP, 95p, 2H, 7K, 0BB, and 0ERR. This has helped Ruiz see the ball longer and make better swing decisions. He is still developing feel for the pitch and has a tendency to miss badly when his mechanics arent in sync. In 133.1 innings between Double-A and Triple-A, Bradley pitched to a 2.57 ERA with 141 strikeouts and just 33 walks as one of the youngest pitchers in the upper levels. 2022 Heritage Minors Adley Rutschman + Gunnar Henderson. Burleson is capable of playing in either corner and should develop into an average defender at either spot. Theres some question within the industry if De La Cruz can stick at shortstop as he physically matures, but given that he is an off the charts athlete with a rocket for an arm, added muscle and weight shouldnt hold him back much, if at all. #npbeng #HotakaYamakawa pic.twitter.com/R2hNyk6bd1. Elly De La Cruz is electric. Because of its shape, Abel is able to utilize the pitch with success to both righties and lefties. A great athlete for his 6-foot-5, 220 pound frame, Wiemer repeats his unique moves really well and does a great job of adjusting to tough pitches. The pitch has flashed plus, but was inconsistent this season. More bat speed than youd expect given his small frame, leading to sneaky pop to the pull-side. As one of the youngest players in Double-A, Walker launched 19 homers in 119 games while hitting .306/.388/.510. Despite not being the top teenage prospect in his own organization, Matos is one of the most exciting teenage prospects in baseball, which is a testament to the upside of the Giants system. Yet another big time catching prospect out of Georgia Tech, Paradas bat rivals just about any prospect that has come out of there, but the glove is way behind. To enjoy our content, please include The Japan Times on your ad-blocker's list of approved sites. Gassers solid stuff, natural deception and developing command have him looking like a potential No. If he were in the majors, he'd be a rough season away from being non-tendered. If he further develops his breaking balls and command, Stone has the ceiling of a number two starter on a first-division team. A huge power pitcher with some of the best stuff in the country when he was at East Carolina, Williams worked mostly as a reliever due to command issues through his first three seasons. With three viable offerings and built-in deception, the last piece for Harrison is his command. Tantalizing tools and an incredibly projectable frame give Veen immense upside. The big right-handed hitter starts heavily stacked on his backside using a pronounced toe tap as a timing mechanism. The Mets likely have their third baseman for 2023 and beyond in Baty. Still a glove-first prospect, Tovar is trending more towards being an all-around shortstop than a defensive specialist. He may not be as aggressive on the base paths, however even a tempered Lewis can swipe 20 bags with ease. 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. Hes already physical, but with broad shoulders and long legs, he could likely to add another 10-15 pounds of good weight. Frequently putting himself in a good position to hit along with a short, quick swing, Davis projects as an above average hitter. Another college bat who made hitting look easy at Cal Poly, Lee was a candidate to go No. Volpe can do it all, impacting the game in countless ways along with elite makeup. 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. Best pitching prospect weve ever seen. An above-average runner, Marte is not the biggest threat on the base paths, but he does add some value in that department. 4 starter with the swing-and-miss potential to show flashes of a middle-of-the-rotation starter. Acquired in the Javier Bez deal from the Mets last season, Crow-Armstrong missed all but six games of his 2021 campaign due to a shoulder injury. One of the best athletes we have seen in years, Green is built like a linebacker and flies. Alvarez has put his big time power on display this season, crushing home runs as far as 452 feet and as hard as 113 mph off of the bat. The pitch is above average in the low 80s and he has commanded it with more success this season. Moreno is a gamer who pitchers enjoy as a battery mate and he has steadily improved as he has compiled reps in the upper levels. For hitters, I've really started factoring in a prospect's hit tool more heavily. Graceffo has seen steady velocity gains over the last year and a half without his above average command waining. An above-average arm is just the icing on the cake for a guy who should command the outfield as well as anyone in the business once he gets to the big leagues. Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st round (11), 2022 (NYM)|ETA: 2024. 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). Lawlar very rarely looks sped up or fooled in the box and it always looks like he is in control of the at-bat. The Orioles very well could have their ace as they head towards building a contender at Camden. In 142 games, he batted .291/.329/.373 for a wRC+ of 112 while swiping 24 bases. He led all relievers with 14.4 strikeouts per nine innings, outpacing the Seibu Lions Kaima Taira, who clocked in at 10.53. Though the bat leads the way for Campusano, he has the tools to be a solid big league catcher. A significant amount of his homers were hit to left field off of fastballs middle away. The impact is not totally there yet for Holliday, but he has a big frame and room to add more muscle which could help him develop above average or even plus power. The long levers Alcantara possesses helps him generate a ridiculous amount of whip and bat speed, launching homers as far as 452 feet this season while flashing exit velocities as high as 112 mph. 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). Moinelo produced those numbers after fanning 86 in 59.1 innings in 60 games last season. 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. Theres perennial All Star upside with Henderson who has enough power to swat more than 30 homers while getting on base at a high clip and adding value on the base paths. Walker will need to improve against spin and get more comfortable in the outfield, which is exactly why the Cardinals are sending him to the Arizona Fall League. Despite the relatively late breakout, Shiomi is quickly emerging as one of the most well-rounded outfielders in Japan. Guys like Thatcher Hurd, Chase Burns and Ben Hess excite scouts. Despite registering slightly below-average exit velocities, Arroyos swing generates easy lift and carry, helping him to a respectable 12% HR/FB rate. 1 pick in the 2022 Draft. Yoshida also hit 14 home runs and stole eight bases. C Keibert Ruiz | Nationals | 23 | MLB | 2020 36. First is Yoshi Tsutsugo of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Though he has the offensive skill-set of an above average regular, the right-handed hitter has dismantled lefties over the last two minor league seasons to the tune of a .365/.413/.620 line making him a viable platoon bat with the ability to play three infield spots for the Rays as soon as Opening Day 2023. Release Date: December 7, 2022 His defensive value comes from his 70 grade arm which is one of the strongest in the minors and pretty accurate as well thanks to his pitching days. One import that will not begin the season in the big leagues is outfielder Shogo Akiyama, formerly of the Cincinnati Reds. After that, he made two starts in AAA and allowed 12 earned runs in 9.2 innings. The former first rounder should be a part of the Orioles 2023 plans. Hes currently a fringe plus runner who takes long strides and has great closing speed in the outfield. In 2019, he led qualifiers in innings, strikeout rate, and fastball velocity (95 mph) while posting the league's fifth best ERA. 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. Plus power, athleticism and a patient approach gives Naylor exciting offensive upside. So why is Suzuki worth the hype? The Cardinals have not stretched Hence out much, averaging less than four innings per start, but he is set to get more work in the Arizona Fall League. Since debuting in 2021, Whites fastball has operated in the mid 90s, topping out at 97 mph with riding life. In Meyers 178 professional innings, opponents have hit just .111/.169/.215 against Meyers slider even with him throwing it nearly 40% of the time. Mar 24, 2022. Stats. Yudai Ohno, LHPChunichi DragonsB-T: L-L. Born: Sept. 26, 1988 (32). Tall with long levers, Carter stays short to the ball with a flat swing geared for plenty of line drive contact. 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 impressive bat-to-ball skills, and even better pitch recognition skills, Collier has a chance to be an OBP machine with 30-homer pop. He was the Pacific League Rookie of the Year in 2014, won the PL ERA title and pitched for Japan in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. His walk rates marginally improved in 2022, but he will need to find a way to more consistently repeat his mechanics to reach his frontline ceiling. Westburg is quick to the ball which allows him to catch up to velocity and avoid cheating. With some of the best raw power in his draft class and a large, projectable frame, Vientos enticed the Mets enough to take him 59th overall at the price tag of $1.5 million ($500K over slot) in 2017. The top prep arm in the 2021 Draft, Jobe is a data darling and a premium athlete on the mound. Its easy to envision a low-strikeout switch-hitter who will surprise you with his sneaky power and ability to get on base. Davis has elite offensive upside with the ability to play all three outfield spots at a high level. A phenomenal junior season at Vanderbilt had Leiter looking like one of the best pitching prospects in years. Though an older prospect, Busch has had relatively limited professional at bats with his 2019 cut short and 2020s cancellation. The only reason we did not see Mervis promoted was due to the fact that he is not Rule 5 eligible until next year and the Cubs already have a 40 Man Roster crunch. Yet another electric pitching prospect in a loaded Dodgers system, Miller has a good chance to be the best of the bunch. Rounding out Priesters arsenal is an above average slider and changeup. He should almost surely stick behind home plate and could be an average defender or slightly better at the highest level. Perez has also shown a good feel for his above-average breaking balls, with the slider leading the way. $1.65 . The change has the ability to miss bats, however, it specializes in inducing soft contact. A prized international free agent, Cartaya signed for $2.5 million as a 16-year-old in 2018. The right-hander will mix in an 85-87 mph changeup that flashes above average. Simply put, Murakami had arguably the greatest NPB season of all-time. It would not be crazy to expect Alvarez to break in with the Mets early next season and while there may be some swing and miss in the early stages of his MLB career, his swing is just too good and too quick for whiffs to permanently hold him down. 3 or 4 starter in a few years' time. When Davis was drafted in 2018, he was seen as a tall, lanky kid with quick-twitch ability, but scouts were unsure what to expect with the bat. He has currently retired 51 batters in a row, striking out 33 of them. Collier has hit the ground running at the complex already showcasing his exciting power potential with a 450-foot bomb. I am buying what Dominguez was selling in the second half of the season and believe theres an above average hitter here with big power potential and a solid chance to stick up the middle. |Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (24), 2019 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. Hes near big league ready. Height/Weight: 61, 170|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (21) 2018 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. With a big frame and plenty of room to fill out as well as a lower half that could be more involved in his swing, theres a chance that Jones could tap into plus raw power as he matures. While just an average runner, Merrill moves his feet well at shortstop and has the goods to potentially stick there. A primary catcher, Rodriguez is extremely athletic behind the dish and receives well. A switch-hitter, Rocchio has a balanced and smooth swing from both sides of the plate. After really struggling through his first couple seasons left-on-left, Henderson has looked much more comfortable against lefties in the upper minors this year. https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/japan-pitching-phenom-roki-sasaki-video-perfect-game-mlb-prospect-reaction-baseball, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It is hard to bet against strong contact rates, above-average power and good pitch recognition. His strength and long arms allow him to generate plus bat speed whip with plus-plus raw power. An extremely athletic catcher with an elite hit tool and solid defense, Gabriel Moreno has become one of the safest bets behind the dish in the minors. Height/Weight: 511, 180|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (54), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2023. His arm is average and the range is slightly above average, but he makes all of the plays and seems to always be in the right spot. As I speak to Minor Leaguers of who has stood out to them over the last couple seasons, Arandas name comes up as much as anyones. The swing produces more quickness than raw bat speed, but there is more bat speed to come as he adds strength. Hell flash plus pop times thanks to his quick transfer and above-average arm strength, but the accuracy of his arm is currently inconsistent. He feasts on fastballs middle-away and hanging breaking balls. More importantly: he knows how to enter in style: This is why Japanese baseball is amazing: Yakult Swallows closer Yasuaki Yamazaki comes in from the bullpen on a sports car. 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 see why Holliday was the No. Swing and miss concerns deterred teams from taking Walker in the front half of 2020s first round, though Walker has done nothing but hit since going pro. Theres some zone whiff for Mayer as his swing can get long on him at times, but his strong approach, splits and body control point towards an above average hit tool in the future. The pitch sits in the mid 80s with sweep. If Veen moves to a corner, he could be Gold Glove-caliber. Smooth and easy mechanics help White repeat his delivery and pound the strike zone. The Orioles promoted Hall to pitch out of their bullpen as they tried to make a playoff push, but it was also probably to limit his innings a bit as he is on his way to a career-high mark coming off of an injury. Hes a lock to stick in center field long-term if the D-backs prefer him there over Alek Thomas. He struck out six times in 24 at-bats but also worked six bases on balls. He hit 30 doubles and a pair of triples, both more than last season, and finished with a CL-best 1.012 OPS. He topped his 2021 career-high of 15 homers with 17 more in 2022. 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. Millers best secondary offering his his plus slider in the upper 80s. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Perez is his command. Already a big time steal in 2021s Draft, Graceffos pitch mix and command have him trending towards a possible late 2023 debut. An early-summer slump brought him back down to earth, but Maki finished the season strong, compiling 36 doubles, 24 home runs, and 87 RBI. While the free-swinging aspect to Matos approach presents at least some risk, the combination of his bat-to-ball skills and room for growth within his frame give Matos exiting offensive upside. The 24-year-olds extreme confidence in his hit-tool sometimes results in him expanding the zone a bit earlier in counts, holding him back from better walk numbers. This allows him to keep his weight back and spray the ball all over the field. After a breakout 2021, injuries and a back surgery in May stifled Davis momentum in the early going of 2022. Good stuff and already solid command, Hence has big upside. 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