The home runs were still there this year, with the young infielder showing his impressive power was no fluke by following up a 36-home run season with 28 in a year cut short by 23 games. 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. He commands the pitch well, getting whiffs at the top of the zone while working east west effectively too. Harper and Barry Bonds are the only other players in the last 50 years to have had at least ten walks in three consecutive games. Hall is a very athletic and whippy athlete who gets great extension and features big time arm speed. Tiedemann made major strides in his season at Golden West JC, prompting the Jays to take him in the third round. Just inhuman stuff. Yamamoto is only 22 so theres plenty of time for him to get even better before he can consider a move to MLB, if thats part of his plans. 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. His routes got better and better as the year went on. At times, Burleson sees the ball so well that he becomes swing happy, resulting in lower walk rates. Already earning high marks for the way he commands a game behind the dish, Cartaya is an incredibly cerebral catcher who pitchers love to throw to. Though his reps have been limited at the professional level thus far, Davis is a polished hitter who should be able to make up for lost time. Rafaela is not quite as elite at shortstop due to his average arm, but his quickness, great hands and range make him an above average infielder at the position. 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. Browns bender is easily plus, bordering a 70 grade. To this point, it is really hard to deny the results from Meyer. Our team has taken in 9 showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages. Haarlem Baseball Week (Honkbalweek Haarlem) in the Netherlands - European New Zealand Baseball National Team does the Haka at 2022 "Chatter Up!" . 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. After his idol, Ichiro Suzuki, Japanese star, Shohei Ohtani has established his place at the top in Major League Baseball. January 17, 2023 . Height/Weight: 511, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (39) 2017 (SD)|ETA: 2022. 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. The 23-year-old quickly proved everything he needed to statistically in the minors along with plus makeup. His setup is a bit reminiscent of Carlos Correa, though Ruiz uses a toe tap for timing as he sinks into his back hip. Play Ball Youth Baseball & Softball. The pitch flashes above average with two-plane break, but Graceffo does not land it for a strike enough yet. With 14 triples since the start of last season, De La Cruz just glides around the bases in what seems like three steps per 90 feet. Akiyama posted a .224 batting average and .594 OPS in his two seasons, with just one triple and no home runs in 366 plate appearances. If Amador adds more strength, he could push 20-25 homers, but theres little question on the hit tool. Traded by the Phillies for Brandon Marsh at the deadline, OHoppe enjoyed a breakout season in 2022, launching 26 homers while walking as much as he has punched out. The adjustments to Ruizs set up are minor, but they have allowed him to get into his pre launch position earlier and repeat his moves more consistently. Aranda is not the sexiest prospect in the world. Cowser stole plenty of bases in the lower levels, but struggled to find the same success in Double and Triple-A. The way Manzardo controls his at bats and is already able to get into his power with potentially some more in the tank is exciting. Vargas kept things rolling into Triple-A this season where he hit 17 homers and 53 XBH in 113 games. Jung tended to have a heavy front foot on his landing and tended to be steep to the ball. He struck out 156 batters in 130 innings and allowed just 98 hits. He's a 28-year-old, 5-foot-9 right-handed first baseman with a well-below-average glove and set of wheels. 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. Leading the way for Hence is his plus heater. If he further develops his breaking balls and command, Stone has the ceiling of a number two starter on a first-division team. 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. Height/Weight: 61, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $1.8M 2021 (MIL)|ETA: 2024. He stole 16 bases on 22 tries this year. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. Play Ball Youth Baseball & Softball. Imamiya also shined defensively, putting up +5.9 Ultimate Zone Rating. Stats. If Graceffo can develop a bit more of a feel for his changeup, he could be an average No. 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. The thought that he can get to any pitch is confidence-inducing, but also approach-compromising. The left-handed hitter has shown plenty of comfort shooting balls the other way when he is behind in the count, but also had no problem leaving the yard to left field, launching eight oppo homers this season. 3 or even No. He has hedged swing and miss concerns with a career-low strikeout rate in Triple-A while producing his best power numbers. Martes ability to control the barrel and above-average exit velocities, paired with a decent approach, have helped him put up pretty consistent numbers at each level. Guys like Thatcher Hurd, Chase Burns and Ben Hess excite scouts. Rodriguez is an extremely fun prospect. If Rocchio can develop into a .270 hitter with 15-20 homers per season, his defense, speed and intangibles would make him a well above average regular at the position. The team released him two days later. To enjoy our content, please include The Japan Times on your ad-blocker's list of approved sites. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Green utilizes a simple toe tap and hand load, relying on his impressive bat speed and strength to impact the baseball, which is a bit reminiscent of Starling Marte. Impressive bat-to-ball skills and just overall improved quality of contact in 2021 helped Rocchio triple his home run total from 2019 in just 40 extra games. The high spin fastball averages more than 19 inches of vertical break, causing hitters to frequently swing under it. Yoshidas time with the Buffaloes may be coming to an end, but he will be remembered as one of the best pure hitters in Japanese baseball history, as he ranks 6th all-time with a career 174 wRC+ among hitters with at least 2000 plate appearances. Joining the run of Japanese cards, the product celebrates Shohei Ohtani's 2021 MVP season. 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. With the added power has come a bit more whiff than expected, but Cowser hedges that with a great approach. He has seen action in all three outfield spots, but the majority of Cowsers starts have come in center this season. Despite his long levers, Davis typically does a good job of staying short to the ball. 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. The former first rounder should be a part of the Orioles 2023 plans. 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. In addition, he's homered 90 times over the last two seasons, including 43 in 2019, which tied Neftali Soto for the most in the league. The offensive skill set is extremely exciting and he could develop into one of baseballs most exciting offensive prospects, but he may be more challenged by older pitching than some may think. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (29), 2020 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. Ishikawa's main weapon is a hard sinker he gets most of his swings and misses on. An above average runner, Naylor has stolen 20 bases on 24 tries, bringing that JT Realmuto type of athleticism to the catching position. 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. 3. He has looked drastically better this season, taking cleaner routes and getting earlier jumps on balls. The Cubs were in no rush with Alcantara, letting him feel things out for the entire season in Low-A which allowed him to keep working towards tapping into his power in games rather than sending the youngster into fight or flight mode in High-A. Perez presently has above-average command with a great chance to reach the plus territory in that regard. Jobes fastball sits 94-96 MPH, with high spin and solid life. From the left side, Amador utilizes a gathering leg kick in tandem with a rhythmic hand load with impressive control. Perez generates easy extension thanks to his ridiculously long levers, causing the ball to get in on hitters quickly. The fourth offering for Pfaadt is his average curveball which he will mix in a few times per game to steal strikes. 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 .296 batting average placed him 4th, and his .352 OBP was good for 8th in the Pacific League among qualified hitters. Much like the rest of his arsenal, Pfaadt has a great feel for the pitch, especially to his arm side. Considering his present ability to impact the baseball with more room to fill out in his frame, it would not be extreme to project 80 grade power for the shortstop. As the stuff has jumped, Bibees command has remained fantastic, walking just 5% of hitters this season. The pitch sits in the mid 80s with sweep. The pitch is comfortably above average and plays up off of his lively fastball. No league or continent qualifiers are necessary: Murakami and Sasaki are the best young hitter and pitcher, respectively, in the world. Height/Weight: 64, 240|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (26), 2018 (BOS)|ETA: 2022. "Chatter Up!" He is able to repeat this move remarkably well, timing it up with a simple stride. An average runner, Montgomery moves well for his 6-foot-4 frame though he probably wont be the rangiest of shortstops. The Rays tried Aranda out just about everywhere. The Yankees feel like they have their shortstop of the future and they have every reason to think so. In 129 games, he batted .266/.375/.578 with a wRC+ of 186 while leading the Pacific League with 90 RBI. The then teenager received an aggressive assignment to High-A for 2022 and responded well. Hendersons smooth actions and plus arm are complemented by impressive quickness for a 6-foot-3, 210 pound guy. At the end of the day, the big asset here is Davis bat. Ohno didnt arrive on the scene this season. Preister built on a good 2021 with a great 2022, finishing the year in Triple-A and putting himself on track for PNC Park at some point in 2023. Even at 30 years old, Imamiyas best days may be yet to come. The Rays took Bradley in the fifth round in 2018 and gave him twice the slot value, tantalized by his upside. Its easy to see why Holliday was the No. After that, he made two starts in AAA and allowed 12 earned runs in 9.2 innings. Despite missing 90% of the regular season, Jung impressed enough upon returning to Triple-A action to earn a big league call-up. He threw it to the bottom of the zone at will and it should miss bats at the highest level. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021|ETA: 2023. Not only has Mervis been the biggest breakout prospect in 2022, but hes also flat out been one of the best hitters in the Minor Leagues. He has found success by working ahead in the count consistently thanks to his ability to throw three of his pitches for quality strikes. 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. Jobe had the looks of one of the most polished high school arms we had seen in a while before looking more his age in his first pro season. Hell flash plus pop times thanks to his quick transfer and above-average arm strength, but the accuracy of his arm is currently inconsistent. PARALLEL CARDS: Cherry Blossoms #/99 (1:13), Jade Green #/75 (1:18), Purple #/50 (1:26), Gold #/25 (1:52), Red #/5 (1:257), Platinum 1/1 (1:1,276). Bradleys plus fastball is his best pitch. The changeup is a pitch that I think will continue to play up as Waldichuk learns to command it. The 22-year-old overcame some drifting issues with his swing earlier in the season, finding much more lower half consistency which has helped him make more consistent contact with more impact. A new year, a new board and new ranks. Though his power is above average at best, Rafaelas adjustments have helped him tap into it in games making his jump in HR/FB rate sustainable. In three years as a Mariner, he was 15-24 with a 4.97 ERA. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|23rd Round (677) 2018|ETA: 2023. The good news is Meyers fastball ticked up a notch prior to his injury, helping him get more whiffs on the pitch. Burleson is capable of playing in either corner and should develop into an average defender at either spot. While his range is still closer to average theres no doubts in his ability to play the hot corner. So, stay tuned. 3 ceiling. Of course, there is one player who stands above the rest as quite possibly the best baseball player of all time . Volpe stores plenty of energy in his back side with his hovering leg kick before unleashing his explosive lower half and bat speed. First round prep catchers have a brutal track record, but Ford is not your typical prep catcher. The youngest player in his conference, Collier raked to a .956 OPS against pitchers who were multiple years older than him. A plus runner who played all over the field in his collegiate career at UCLA, McLain could be the best candidate to see more action at another position. There are some similarities with Trevor Rogers in the way that Waldichuks funkiness makes for an uncomfortable at bat. Still with some room to fill out a bit and twitchy athleticism and bat speed which allow him to turn on pitches middle in with authority, 20+ home runs is not out of the question for the newly-turned 20-year-old. His plus wheels and athleticism allow him to move around the field with ease and his plus arm strength only strengthens his defensive profile. The 22-year-old has looked more comfortable against lefties as he has progressed through the minors, posting a respectable .781 OPS against southpaws this season. Bob Fontaine Jr., Legendary Scout and "Baseball "Chatter Up!" Hes become one of Japans biggest stars and is the betting favorite to be manager Atsunori Inabas cleanup hitter during next summer's Olympics. Top-notch speed and potential for a 70-grade hit tool have Frelick looking like one of baseballs safer prospects. It sits in the 93-95 mph range but lacks shape. 4 starter with the swing-and-miss potential to show flashes of a middle-of-the-rotation starter. Projectable would put it lightly with the 6-foot-6, athletic Alcantara. Yudai Ohno, LHPChunichi DragonsB-T: L-L. Born: Sept. 26, 1988 (32). Pfaadt impressively lands the pitch for a strike 72% of the time using it as his go-to out pitch against righties, but also has enough confidence with the pitch to back door and back leg lefties. The son of legendary center fielder Andruw Jones, Druw has a skillset reminiscent of his fathers, which helped him go No. He has the goods to be one of the better offensive catchers in the game. He put up a 6.48 ERA in three 2022 spring training outings, mostly due to a tough day against the Philadelphia Phillies (2.2 innings, three home runs, five earned runs). Priesters best pitch his his plus plus curveball in the upper 70s with 12-6 break. 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. Best pitching prospect weve ever seen. While the newly-turned 23-year-olds strikeout numbers have jumped a bit in Double-A, he has seen his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by a full mile per hour, lending belief that his nearly doubled HR/FB rate this season could be sustainable. 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. McLain has made a concerted effort to be a more aggressive base stealer in the pros, swiping 30 bags on 33 tries in his first 110 games. He posted a 4.25 ERA in 133.1 innings, the highest among the 14 players who qualified for the pitching titles. Its hard to argue with a hitter who posts an OPS above .900 from both sides of the plate and while Rodriguezs exit velocities are above average at best, his swing is designed to drive the ball in the air. 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. 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. His swing at times can be a bit flat, but he has started to lift the ball with more consistency. Can Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani build on his historic 2021 season with the Los Angeles Angels, in which he was voted to the American League All-Star team and earned the leagues Most Valuable Player Award unanimously? 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. Gassers changeup is the pitch that he goes to a bit more against righties. Additionally, the 24-year-old threw the first no-hitter of his career on June 18 against the Seibu Lions and went undefeated in the second half of the season. The Steamer projections have Seiya Suzuki as a 3.9-WAR player the highest such projection of any rookie and the Cubs are banking on his plate discipline to help him adjust to the increased velocity of major league pitchers. Put simply, Perez is a unicorn. He is more likely a 10-15 stolen base guy as he climbs. Arroyo is a natural up the middle, with clean actions, impressive footwork and a rocket for an arm. One team is going to be extremely fortunate to have him thats for sure. Carter is already a polished hitter with an advanced approach. Here are four ways to spot greenwashing, Kishida to prioritize child-rearing support in policy address, Germany's new defense minister faces pressure on tanks, army upgrade, Alarmed by AI chatbots, universities start revamping how they teach, Pentagon sends U.S. arms stored in Israel to Ukraine, Clutter, trash and hoarding disorder in Japan. Players like Yu Darvish and Kenta Maeda have lit up the NPB and have played the game of baseball for over half of their lives, while up-and-coming sensation Kohei Arihara is shocking the world with his phenomenal talent and promise. While Romo is strong and athletic enough to tap into some more power, his simple swing from both sides of the plate combined with above average bat speed has him trending towards a comfortably above average hit tool with enough power from both sides of the plate to be satisfied. His swing is more geared for contact, but Carter has above average power to his pull side with plenty of room to fill out. Stocky with a powerful and explosive lower half, Alvarez stays in his backside really well and controls his body throughout his load and swing. He has a great chance to be an above average regular with All Star upside at a difficult position. 2021 was truly a breakout season for Peraza and he put up another strong offensive season as a 21-year-old in Triple-A this year. The same can be said about his ability on the base paths were, despite being an average runner, he adds value. During Sundays Chiba Lotte Marines game against the Nippon-Ham Fighters, Sasaki went eight perfect innings with 14 strikeouts before he was pulled at 102 pitches. Its a big leap from the complex to Low-A and he handled it extremely well as a teenager. That said, the improvement of Gassers command and feel for his changeup give him a solid chance to stick as a starter and the Brewers aggressively promoting the second-year pro to Triple-A is reflective of their confidence in his pitchability. After not being seen in a game setting since 2019 due to injuries and 2020s MiLB season cancellation, Lewis looked healthy and much improved at the plate in 2022 before unfortunately re-tearing his ACL. The limited track record caused us to keep White towards the back of our preseason top 100 list this year, however another 80 impressive innings has White climbing up the list and positioning himself as one of the better right-handed pitching prospects in baseball. While just an average runner, Merrill moves his feet well at shortstop and has the goods to potentially stick there. Parada utilizes as unorthodox of a set up as youll see. Yamamoto also led all qualified NPB pitchers in K-BB% (21.8), FIP (2.05), and WAR (7.9), among other key statistics. MLB hasn't had a catcher that short who qualified for the batting title in any season since Yogi Berra last did it in the 1950s. Often times, hitters cannot differentiate the changeup from his riding fastball until its too late. Green seems to know his swing and repeats his moves pretty well. Background Music:RAIDEN by SENZORONIN by GRILLABEATS. 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. 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 right-hander has extreme confidence in the offering, using it in any count and locating it well. De La Cruz has a chance to be one of the most powerful switch-hitters weve seen. I love the atmosphere of the team, but more than that, I want to win. Lee has flashed above average power to his pull side and will pick his spots to try to do damage. His quiet load helps him stay on time, producing an impressive zone contact rate of 89% in 2022. 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. Standing at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds with already impressive present pop, many evaluators are eager to see what kind of power Caissie will be able to generate as he continues to fill out and mature physically and at the plate. in the Profile section of your subscriber account page. Leiters struggles to command the heater this season caused it to play down some, but it has the potential to be a plus pitch or better. He will likely win back-to-back Pacific League MVP awards, too, and he will be the favorite to win it again in 2023. 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. Height/Weight: 66, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $1M 2018 (NYY)|ETA: 2024. The tweaks helped Dominguez see the ball earlier and control his body much better. 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. Lewis has shown he can handle shortstop throughout the Minor Leagues. 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. Tiedemann has continued his kicked it into another gear since going pro, quickly looking like one of the best left-handed pitching prospects in baseball. The 70 grade speed has translated into big stolen base numbers for Winn, swiping 43 bags on 48 tries this season. The Buffaloes are preparing to post their superstar to MLB, but Yoshida gave his franchise one last gift, helping lead the team to their first Japan Series title since 1996. His playing time steadily eroded, and he finished with a .204 batting mark. Statcast Leaders Baseball Savant Top Prospect Stats. Manzardo has a patient approach, rarely chasing and leverages his hitters counts well. It's fair to call Senga NPB's premier pitcher due to his performance and talent levels. Though he may not have ace upside, Pfaadt is as much of a virtual lock to stick as a starter and continues to get better each time I watch him pitch. Height/Weight: 60, 205 | Bat/Throw: L/R | 1st Round (29) 2018 | ETA: 2023. 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. Parada has worked hard on his defense, but still has some ways to go. There are stars like Kohei Arihara and Tomoyuki Sugano who might be on the move either this year or possibly next year. ( 39 ) 2017 ( SD ) |ETA: 2024 batting average placed him 4th, and he up! The rangiest of shortstops riding fastball until its too late to do.. 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