Fantasy Baseball Prospects – Page 2

Posted on October 10, 2022October 11, 2022 by Michael Halpern

Boston Red Sox 2023 Dynasty Baseball Team Report (Top 10 Prospects/Interesting MLB guys/Strategy Talk)

I’m pumped to be kicking off my off-season 2023 Dynasty Baseball content with Dynasty Team Reports. Just like during the season, I’ll be releasing a free post on most Monday’s throughout the off-season. Here is the Boston Red Sox 2023 Dynasty Baseball Team Report (Top 10 Prospects/Interesting MLB guys/Strategy Talk):

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*Ages are as of Opening Day 2023
**Prime Projections represent a relatively good outcome scenario that is meant to shine more light on the type of numbers I think a prospect projects for. It is not necessarily a most likely outcome.

Starting Pitchers

Brayan Bello BOS, RHP, 23.11 – Bello is one of my top pitching targets for 2023. He checks a whole hell of a lot of boxes. He throws gas (96.3 MPH sinker), his changeup is a filthy out pitch (44.2% whiff% and .214 xSLG against), he keeps the ball on the ground (5.3 degree launch), and he induces weak contact (5.4% barrel%). His control isn’t great, but it isn’t really a major area of concern. Improving his slider would take him to another level, but his slider isn’t all that bad as is with an above average .288 xwOBA against. His 4.71 ERA (3.80 xERA) in 57.1 IP, and his relative lack of hype as a prospect is going to have him going for an extremely reasonable price this off-season. I’m all in on Bello. I would be all over him no matter where your team is in the contention cycle. 2023 Projection: 10/3.79/1.27/180 in 172 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.43/1.18/214 in 190 IP

Chris Sale BOS, LHP, 34.0 – This video of Chris Sale going full meltdown mode and destroying the Triple-A locker room while on a rehab assignment is the perfect representation of his 2022 season. He pitched only 5.2 innings all year as he battled a stress fracture in his ribs early on, and then a broken pinky almost immediately after returning from the rib injury, and then finally a broken wrist from a bike accident finished off his season. None of the injuries seem to be long term concerns, and his fastball did average 94.9 MPH in those 5.2 innings, which is actually nice to see even if it is a very small sample. He has the reputation as a strikeout machine, but he’s also put up near elite walk rates since 2012 which gives him a safe floor even if the strikeouts take a step back. If you’re a competing team who doesn’t have the assets to go after an established ace this off-season, Sale is a good “Plan B” option. 2023 Projection: 10/3.59/1.17/181 in 150 IP

Hitters

Xander Bogaerts BOS, SS, 30.6 – Bogaerts started his career as a boring fantasy player, and now it looks like the back 9 of his career will end up pretty similar. He’s a line drive hitter with above average contact rates and average exit velocities. He’ll chip in with some steals, but he’s never been a huge base stealer, and I don’t think the new rules (bigger bases and max of 2 pick off attempts) are going to favor an aging player like Bogaerts who likes to pick his spots. In fact, it might actually hurt his value because I think younger, more reckless base runners will ultimately get the biggest bump. His name value is still very strong, likely bumping up his value much higher than players who can put up similar numbers and go much later. He can also opt out of his contract this off-season, and if he leaves Boston’s hitter haven, it will very likely hurt his value. He’s a sell for me. 2023 Projection: 88/20/76/.290/.364/.469/13

Trevor Story BOS, 2B, 30.5 – Just when we started to relax and let our hair down when it came to Colorado hitters leaving Coors, Story comes along and smacks us right back to reality. His K% spiked 7.4 percentage points to 30.8% and it led to a career worst .238 BA (.221 xBA). We knew the batting average was coming down, but this was close to a worst case scenario on how far down. The power/speed combo was still good with 16 homers and 13 steals in 94 games battling through a few injuries, so he’s still an exciting fantasy player, but you now have to factor in that it could come with a batting average that tanks you in that category. 2023 Projection: 77/26/89/.241/.316/.480/19

Bullpen

Garrett Whitlock BOS, RHP, 26.10 – Whitlock once again heads into the off-season in role purgatory. He’ll be brought to camp prepared to be a starter, but he can easily end up back in the bullpen. Along with role uncertainty, he also underwent arthroscopic hip surgery in late September, and while he’s expected to be ready go for the start of the season, it adds another layer of unknowns. What isn’t unknown, is that Whitlock is a damn good pitcher as he backed up the 2021 breakout with another very good year in 2022. He put up a 3.17 xERA (3.45 ERA) with a 29.4% whiff% and 4.8% BB%. In leagues with a holds category, there could be a buying opportunity on Whitlock this off-season, but in a 5×5 saves league, there are too many unknowns for me to really target him. 2023 Projection: 6/3.35/1.11/115/15 saves in 105 IP

Boston Red Sox Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

1) Triston Casas BOS, 1B, 23.3 – Casas is an OBP machine. He has a career .374 OBP in 284 minor league games and then he put up a .358 OBP with a 20% BB% in his 95 PA MLB debut. In an OBP league, he has a chance to be a real difference maker. It’s not so cut and dry in a 5×5 BA league. He’s never hit for high BA’s in the minors (career .269 BA) and he hit .197 (.193 xBA) in the majors. He’s a huge man with huge raw power, but he’s never really put up monster home run totals (11 homers in 72 Triple-A games). He doesn’t sell out for power. Boston’s hitter’s park should juice up all of his numbers, and I like Casas a lot regardless of league type, but I might curb your enthusiasm a little bit in a 5×5 BA. 2023 Projection: 78/24/81/.249/.334/.462/1 Prime Projection: 89/29/94/.263/.368/.510/2

2) Marcelo Mayer BOS, SS, 20.4 – One look at Mayer’s controlled and explosive lefty swing really says it all. He used that swing to dominate Single-A in every facet of the game (150 wRC+ in 66 games), and then mostly did the same to close out the season at High-A (127 wRC+ in 25 games). His 25.2% K% is maybe slightly higher than you would like to see, but he mitigated that with a 16% BB%, and he was also a perfect 17 for 17 on the bases. He’s not a burner, but with the new stolen bases rules coming to the majors, maybe he’ll be able to nab more than we are expecting. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 94/25/87/.271/.363/.484/10

3) Ceddanne Rafaela BOS, OF, 22.0 – Rafaela is a small (5’8”), electric player who seems to be taking a page out of another small electric player’s playbook, Mookie Betts. Both of their swings start upright before bending into hitting position and exploding on the baseball. Boston obviously has a plan on developing these smaller ballplayers. Rafaela isn’t as good as Betts, but he had an eye opening season, slashing .299/.342/.539 with 21 homers, 28 steals, and a 113/26 K/BB split between High-A (156 wRC+ in 45 games) and Double-A (119 wRC+ in 71 games). He’s a plus defensive centerfielder which should help keep him on the field and mitigates the risk of his low walk rate (5% BB%). Take a star away in OBP leagues, but he could be a 5×5 BA beast in the mold of Cedric Mullins. 2023 Projection: 7/1/4/.245/.293/.390/2 Prime Projection: 84/17/68/.261/.314/.423/22

4) Miguel Bleis BOS, OF, 19.1 – Bleis is a scout’s dream. He’s a long and lean 6’3”, 170 pounds with a quick and athletic swing. The high priced international signing played well in 2021 in the DSL, but he really exploded this year at stateside rookie ball, slashing .301/.353/.543 with 5 homers, 18 steals, and a 26.9%/6.9% K%/BB% in 40 games. He’s not a finished product as evidenced by his plate approach numbers, but if you’re looking for the type who could be an elite prospect very quickly into 2023, Bleis is your guy. ETA: 2025/26 Prime Projection: 75/22/80/.252/.317/465/14

5) Blaze Jordan BOS, 3B/1B, 20.4 – Blaze clearly came into 2022 with a plan to not just be an all or nothing slugger, and he accomplished that plan with a 16.1%/8.9% K%/BB% in 95 games at Single-A. It came with a low FB% and only 8 homers, but he’s been known for his prodigious power for years now so it’s more important for his development to establish his hit tool. He then closed out the season at High-A where he put up a 128 wRC+ with 4 homers in 25 games. The bat is legit. The issue is on the other side of the ball as Blaze played a lot of 1B this year. He’s not a lock to move off 3B, but it’s clearly a possibility, and that puts all of the pressure on his bat to hit it’s ceiling. ETA: 2024/25 Prime Projection: 77/27/86/.260/.324/.486/3

6) Nick Yorke BOS, 2B, 21.0 – Yorke had a worst case scenario 2022. He hit .231 with 11 homers, 8 steals, and a 25.2% K% in 80 games at High-A. He battled through injuries which definitely contributed to how bad it was, but the power/speed combo isn’t very big, which puts a lot of pressure on his hit tool. He struck out 22.9% of the time at High-A last year too. He’s off to a hot start in the AFL (.368 BA with a 3/5 K/BB in 5 games), and I definitely think he will have a much better 2023, but he lacks high end upside which prevents me from going any higher on him than this. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 83/18/70/.276/.338/.435/10

7) Bryan Mata BOS, RHP, 23.11 – Mata returned from Tommy John surgery in June and quickly established the nasty stuff is fully back with him regularly sitting in the upper 90’s with his 4-seamer. He combines that with a diverse pitch mix that features a potentially plus slider, a nasty 2 seamer, a curve, and a change. He touched every level of the minors this year other than rookie ball and racked up K’s at every level with 105 strikeouts in 83 IP which led to a 2.49 ERA. The problem is that he has major control issues, putting up a 14.7% BB% in 23.1 IP at Triple-A. It’s a high risk, high reward profile with major bullpen risk, but with Boston’s unsettled bullpen, he could end up a dominant closer in short order. 2023 Projection: 3/4.10/1.34/71/4 saves in 65 IP Prime Projection: 5/3.28/1.18/85/28 saves in 70 IP

8) Emmanuel Valdez BOS, 2B/3B, 24.3 – Valdez is not a big man at 5’9”, 191 pounds, but he puts up big man power numbers with 26 homers in 91 games split between High-A and Double-A in 2021, which he followed up with 28 homers in 126 games split between Double-A and Triple-A in 2022. He’s not a big base stealer, his hit tool is solid but not standout, and he’s not great on defense, so a lot is riding on that power from a small frame. 2023 Projection: 54/13/51/.243/.319/.427/4 Prime Projection: 76/22/74/.253/.335/.452/7

9) Matthew Lugo BOS, 3B/SS, 21.11 – Lugo’s power exploded in 2022, going from 4 homers in 105 games at Single-A in 2021 to 18 homers in 114 games at High-A in 2022. He did so without his hit tool or speed taking a step back, maintaining a strong .288 BA and 19.5% K% along with 20 steals. He might not have a standout tool, but he’s shaping up to be a solid across the board contributor. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/22/78/.265/.330/.445/11

10) Brandon Walter BOS, LHP, 26.7 – Walter was shutdown in early June with a neck strain. If not for the injury, he very likely would have ended up higher on the list. He obliterated Double-A with a 2.88 ERA and 34.7%/1.5% K%/BB% in 57.2 IP. He got roughed up a bit in his 2 start Triple-A cup of coffee with a 8.22 ERA and 7/4 K/BB in 7.2 IP before going down with the injury, so he was never given the opportunity to right the ship there. He’s old for a prospect, but you can’t fake good stuff, and Walter’s stuff is on point. He uses a funky, herky jerky lefty delivery to fire a low to mid 90’s fastball, plus slider, and above average changeup. Toss in plus control and it adds up to a relatively safe profile with some upside evidenced by the high K rate. #4 starter seems like a fair, relatively good outcome scenario. 2023 Projection: 3/4.36/1.29/50 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.95/1.24/166 in 160 IP

Just Missed

11) Niko Kavadas BOS, 1B, 24.5 – The lefty Kavadas wrecked the lower level of the minors with 24 homers in 96 games split between Single-A and High-A, but his swing and miss issues caught up with him when he got to Double-A, putting up a 40% K% with only 2 homers in 24 games. For an older player, that isn’t a great sign. He’s also a 1B only guy, which causes another road block to playing time. He’s a walk machine and the power is legit, so I could see him chiseling out some kind of platoon role on the MLB level a la Dan Vogelbach. 2023 Projection: 9/3/12/.219/.305/.410/0 Prime Projection: 48/18/57/.232/.328/.430/1

12) Alex Binelas BOS, 3B/1B, 22.10 – The lefty Binelas wants to hit the ball hard. Check out this excellent interview by David Laurila over on Fangraphs about how much emphasis he puts on exit velocity. It certainly shows as Binelas jacked 25 homers in 113 games split between High-A and Double-A. Like Kavadas, the problem is that his hit tool fell apart when he got to Double-A with a .166 BA and 32.4% K% in 55 games, and he also doesn’t have much defensive value. Part time power bat might be the most likely outcome. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 43/16/51/.238/.323/.430/2

Dynasty Baseball Thought/Strategy of the Day (which may or may not be related to the team I’m covering that day)

Restricting trades after the season ends for any period of time doesn’t make sense to me. A large portion of the fun of playing in a dynasty league is that it is a year round thing. I love taking stock of my team directly after the season ends, thinking about my keepers and what my lineup will look like next year, seeing the holes I need to fill and the areas I’m weak in. If your team wasn’t in competition, you might not have had that much to do since the trade deadline passed in August, and you’re ripping and raring to go when the trade ban is lifted. Waiting months before I can start wheeling and dealing just seems unnecessary. Please lift that trade embargo, Mr. Commissioner. No taxation without representation. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall. Ask not what your country can do … my bad, got carried away there 🙂

By Michael Halpern (@MichaelCHalpern)
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Posted on March 14, 2022March 22, 2022 by Michael Halpern

Top 500 Prospects Rankings for 2022 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

The release of my 5×5 AVG 2022 Dynasty Baseball Rankings continues today with the Top 500 Prospects Rankings. I released the Top 100 2022 First Year Player Draft Rankings yesterday. Here is the Top 500 Prospects Rankings for 2022 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues:

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Tier 1

1) Bobby Witt Jr. KC, SS, 21.9 – Bobby Witt showed out so much in Spring Training that there were whispers he would make the opening day roster, and he probably should have because Double-A and Triple-A proved no match for him. He slashed .290/.361/.575 with 33 homers, 29 steals, and a 23.2%/9.0% K%/BB% in 123 games. It will be ridiculous if he doesn’t break camp with the team in 2022. 2022 Projection: 78/26/84/.260/.329/.472/18 Prime Projection: 94/33/101/.277/.351/.541/23

2) Julio Rodriguez SEA, OF, 21.3 – Rodriguez did it all in 2021. He brought his BB% up to 12.6% (6.8% in 2019), he stole 21 bases (in 26 attempts) in just 74 games, and he obliterated the upper levels of the minors, slashing .362/.461/.546 with 7 homers, 16 steals, and a 37/29 K/BB in 46 games at Double-A. He’s in a two man race with Bobby Witt for the #1 overall prospect in baseball. 2022 Projection:59/17/63/.277/.342/.472/6 Prime Projection: 98/35/110/.291/.378/.575/11

Tier 2

3) Spencer Torkelson DET, 3B/1B, 22.7 – Tork is a 6’1”, 220 pound bull with a swing geared towards launching bombs. And that is all he’s done in his baseball career, crushing 25 homers in 55 games as a freshman in the Pac 12, ripping 23 homers as a sophomore, and now smashing 30 bombs in his pro debut over 121 games split pretty evenly across 3 levels (A+, AA, AAA). He does all this with an advanced plate approach (13% BB% at Triple-A) and without any major strikeout worries (20.3% K% at Triple-A). 2022 Projection: 72/27/74/.252/.337/.485/3 Prime Projection: 96/35/105/.275/.372/.533/3

4) Riley Greene DET, OF, 21.6 – Greene is 6’3”, 200 pounds with a smooth lefty swing that is geared for power and average. He just steamrolled through the upper levels of the minors as a 20 year old, slashing .301/.387/.534 with 24 homers, 16 steals (in 17 attempts), and a 27.4%/11.3% K%/BB% split between Double-A and Triple-A. Stolen bases weren’t supposed to be a major part of his game, but he obviously is a very savvy base stealer as he is 21 for 22 on the bases in his pro career. The K% is high, but I’m betting on that coming down as he gains more experience. 2022 Projection: 49/14/45/.255/.330/.462/5 Prime Projection: 102/30/98/.281/.364/.518/10

5) Brennen Davis CHC, OF, 22.5 – Davis is 6’4”, 210 pounds with easy power and no problems keeping the ball off the ground. He smacked 19 homers in 99 games split across 3 levels (A+, AA, AAA). Like many guys this tall, he has some strikeout issues with a 28.7% K%, and while he will definitely chip in with steals, he went 6 for 10 in 76 Double-A games and he didn’t attempt a steal in 15 Triple-A games. The upside is very high, but there is still some risk here too. 2022 Projection: 48/17/55/.242/.313/.441/7 Prime Projection: 88/33/99/.261/.338/.510/11

6) CJ Abrams SD, SS, 21.6 – A fractured tibia and sprained MCL ended Abrams season after just 42 games. He proved his plus hit tool and speed will transfer against advanced competition at Double-A, slashing .296/.363/.420 with 2 homers, 13 steals (in 15 attempts), and a 19.7%/8.2% K%/BB%. His power isn’t there yet, and there is a chance it will never be a major part of his game, but he still looks pretty skinny to me at 6’2”, 185 pounds and don’t think those man muscles have come in yet. The power will tick up in time. 2022 Projection: 14/2/9/.265/.318/.402/5 Prime Projection: 95/18/75/.288/.342/.437/27

7) Grayson Rodriguez BAL, RHP, 22.4 – Rodriguez is the total package with the potential for 4 plus pitches and above average control. He put up a 45.5%/5.7% K%/BB% in 23.1 IP at High-A and then followed that up with a 39%/7.1% K%/BB% in 79.2 IP at Double-A. He’s the #1 pitching prospect in the game. 2022 Projection: 4/3.88/1.21/77 in 69 IP Prime Projection: 15/3.32/1.08/228 in 195 IP

8) Shane Baz TBR, RHP, 22.10 – Baz’ control took two huge steps forward, going from well below average to near elite with a 1.7% BB% at Double-A, 6.2% at Triple-A, and 6.1% in the majors. He sacrificed nothing to do it, throwing an elite 97 MPH fastball that put up 30.4% whiff%. He combines that with two plus breaking balls in his slider (40.7% whiff%) and curve (50% whiff%), while his changeup lags behind. He’s in a two man race with Grayson Rodriguez for the top pitching prospect in baseball. 2022 Projection: 9/3.78/1.20/148 in 130 IP Prime Projection: 15/3.35/1.07/220 in 187 IP

9) Adley Rutschman BAL, C, 24.2 – Rutschman dominated the upper levels of the minors with an elite plate approach (90/79 K/BB in 123 games) and plus power (23 homers). He has an argument to be the #1 overall prospect in real baseball because of his at least plus catcher defense, but in fantasy, being a catcher only causes more problems with wear and tear and more days off. He should open the 2022 season as Baltimore’s starting catcher, but service time manipulation might also come into play. 2022 Projection: 69/22/63/.262/.341/.449/2 Prime Projection: 86/27/84/.276/.364/.493/3

10) Oneil Cruz PIT, SS, 23.6 – It took only 2 MLB games for Cruz to put the entire league on notice. He went 3 for 9 with 1 homer and 4/0 K/BB, but it was the elite exit velocity readings that really popped. He had a silly 100.5 MPH average exit velocity, and he hit a 118.2 MPH line drive single that was the 7th hardest hit ball all season. At 6’7”, 210 pounds, Cruz’ raw power is in rarified air. He’s had high groundball rates his entire career, but he’s slowly been improving them, putting up a 47.3% GB% in 62 games at Double-A and a 31.3% GB% in 6 games at Triple-A. Speaking of his 6 game taste of Triple-A, he went nuclear with 5 homers and a 5/8 K/BB. Oh yea, he also has plus speed with 19 steals in 22 attempts. There will inevitably be some swing and miss to his game, and I don’t think he is completely out of the woods with his high groundball rates, but Cruz very well might have the highest pure upside of anybody in the minors. 2022 Projection:72/24/81/.257/.320/.468/17 Prime Projection: 92/30/101/.272/.335/.518/16

11) Zac Veen COL, OF, 20.4 – Veen is 6’4”, 190 pounds with a violent lefty swing that is made to hit rockets. He’s pretty skinny now, so if he puts on weight, his power upside is scary. He backed up the hype in his pro debut, slashing .301/.399/.501 with 15 homers, 36 steals in 53 attempts, and a 26.3%/13.4% K%/BB% in 106 games at Single-A. You have to throw out the steal numbers because of the Single-A rule changes, and he also wasn’t very successful, but seeing he loves to run this much is a good sign. He has elite fantasy upside, especially in Coors. I’m buying high. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 99/32/103/.277/.358/.519/13

12) Anthony Volpe NYY, SS, 20.11 – The power breakout came well before schedule as Volpe cranked 27 homers in 109 games split between Single-A and High-A. The Yankees drafted Volpe 30th overall in 2019 based on his hit hit tool, speed, and defense, so the power explosion puts Volpe in elite prospect territory. If you play in a shallow to medium sized league where you can’t pick up prospects during the season, Volpe should very likely be the top pick in your off-season prospect draft. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 92/26/89/.278/.352/.481/15

13) Noelvi Marte SEA, SS, 20.5 – Marte has a powerful righty swing that is both under control and lightening quick. It reminds me a bit of Manny Machado. He showed a mature plate approach (22.2%/12.1% K%/BB%), plus power (17 homers in 99 games), and speed (23 for 30 on the bases) in his full season debut as a 19 year old. He has the upside to be a perennial first rounder in fantasy. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 91/33/103/.276/.362/.547/12

14) Corbin Carroll ARI, OF, 21.7 – Shoulder surgery ended Carroll’s season after just 7 games, but he managed to make such a great impression in those games, along with strong reports from the 2020 alt site, that he should still be considered a near elite prospect. He’s an explosive player with an at least plus contact/speed combo. His power has been underrated even from before he was drafted because he is only 5’10”, but he puts a sting into the baseball. Shoulder injuries are known to sap power, but he is young enough that you have to assume a full recovery. As high as his value is now, it might shoot through the roof not far into 2022. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 89/20/78/.283/.367/.463/28

Tier 3

15) Robert Hassell SDP, OF, 20.7 – Hassell dominated Single-A (139 wRC+) with a plus plate approach (17.2%/13.3% K%/BB%) and speed (31 steals), but he only hit 7 homers in 92 games with a 52.1% GB%. He then went to High-A for 18 games and proved he has the ability to make adjustments to get to his power, jacking 2 homers with a 32.7% GB%. The K% rose with the power to 28.7%, but it’s still a good sign he will eventually be able to put it all together. He’s 6’2’’, 195 pounds, so while he is expected to be a hit tool, speed guy, I wouldn’t rule out a power explosion. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 93/18/74/.277/.358/.446/23

16) Triston Casas BOS, 1B, 22.2 – Casas in 6’4”, 252 pounds with double plus raw power and a mature approach at the plate. He put up a 19.1%/15.4% in 86 games at mostly Double-A (9 games at Triple-A). He has a textbook lefty swing with very little movement, and he rarely sells out to get to his power. His homer totals don’t jump out at you with only 14 homers, but he doesn’t have any major groundball issues with a 42.8% GB% (34.6% GB% at Triple-A), so even if he doesn’t make adjustments to unlock more power, he will still hit plenty of homers while maintaining a high BA. He’s in the mold of a Freddie Freeman and Paul Goldschmidt if he hits his ceiling. 2022 Projection: 36/10/41/.253/.334/.469/2 Prime Projection: 96/32/102/.276/.365/.515/4

17) Hunter Greene CIN, RHP, 22.8 – Greene is a mountain of a man at 6’5”, 230 pounds and he puts that frame to good use by consistently pumping in upper 90’s fastballs that reach 100+ MPH often. Even his changeup is 90+ MPH and it has the potential to be a nasty pitch with good drop and tail action. The slider was much improved this year and has the potential to be a plus pitch. He used all of those weapons to put up a pitching line of 3.30/1.18/139/38 in 106.1 IP split between Double-A and Triple-A. With Sonny Gray traded to Minnesota and possibly more trades to come, it isn’t out of the question for Greene to open the season in the rotation. 2022 Projection: 8/3.88/1.32/140 in 130 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.39/1.12/222 in 185 IP

18) Josh Lowe TBR, OF, 24.2 – Lowe blew up at Triple-A, slashing .291/.381/.535 with 22 homers, 26 steals (in 26 attempts), and a 26.2%/13% K%/BB% in 111 games. I’ve been high on him since his 2019 breakout because he is a premium athlete at 6’4”, 205 pounds with a plus power/speed combo and high walk rates. Even though his K% remained high, his hit tool took a step forward this year, which is the one thing that could hold him back. 2022 Projection: 23/7/21/.237/.310/.428/6 Prime Projection: 84/24/76/.256/.338/.467/16

19) Francisco Alvarez NYM, C, 20.4 – Alvarez is a bulldog at the plate at 5’10”, 233 pounds with massive raw power and a precocious plate approach. He put up a silly 227 wRC+ with a 10.4%/22.4% K%/BB% in 15 games at the age appropriate Single-A before he went to High-A and bashed 22 homers in 82 games. This is a do it all, middle of the order bat who has a good chance of sticking at catcher. Rutschman is going to have some competition for that top spot in a couple years. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/30/92/.272/.355/.495/4

20) Josh Jung TEX, 3B, 24.2 – A stress fracture in his foot delayed the start of Jung’s season, but he came back angry, demolishing the upper levels of the minors. He slashed .326/.398/.592 with 19 homers and a 22.2%/9.1% K%/BB% in 78 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. Both of his home ballparks juice up homers, but he was even more dominant on the road. He has at least plus power and he should be able to hit for a pretty good average too. He underwent shoulder surgery in late February is expected to be out until at least mid August. 2022 Projection: 7/2/9/.255/.328/.461/0 Prime Projection: 86/29/90/.272/.344/.496/3

21) George Valera CLE, OF, 21.5 – Valera’s lefty swing is so sweet it could give a guy diabetes, and he used it to abuse High-A pitchers with 19 homers and a .910 OPS in 86 games. He also put up an excellent 22.1%/20.9% K%/BB% that led to a .405 OBP. He met his match at Double-A with a 30% K%, but he still walked at a good clip (11% BB%) and ended up with an above average 104 wRC+ in 23 games. He has average speed too and nabbed 11 bags on the year, so he should contribute in every category. He’s a near elite stud who I don’t think is being valued quite that way, although he surely gets a lot of love. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 92/28/91/.271/.362/.497/7

22) Nick Gonzales PIT, 2B/SS, 22.10 – Gonzalez went from an extremely hitter friendly environment in college to an extremely hitter friendly environment in the pros. Pitt’s High-A ballpark and the AFL are both extreme hitter’s havens. He unsurprisingly beat up on inferior competition in these parks with a .950 OPS in 80 games at High-A and a 1.032 OPS in 19 AFL games. His 27.4% K% at High-A is really the only thing to quibble with. Gonzales’ .950 OPS is actually the worst he’s ever done in any league going back to his freshman year (including the Cape Cod League), which is remarkable. All this guy has done is dominate. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 93/25/82/.273/.344/.479/11

23) Vidal Brujan TBR, 2B/OF, 24.2 – Brujan couldn’t maintain his early season power surge of 7 homers in his first 16 games (12 homers in 103 games at Triple-A), but his power definitely took a step forward this year. He combines that uptick in power with an elite plate approach (15.4%/11.1% K%/BB%) and plus speed (44 for 52 on the bases). He played all over the field (2B, SS, 3B, OF), and Tampa loves to move guys around, so Brujan is setting up to be the ultimate multi-position eligibility player who will see the field almost everyday at peak. 2022 Projection:48/7/39/.262/.326/.398/16 Prime Projection: 92/14/66/.283/.355/.423/30

24) Nolan Gorman STL, 3B/2B, 21.11 – Gorman’s hit tool took a huge step forward this year. He brought his K% down to 22% in the upper levels of the minors (29.7% in 2019), and he didn’t sacrifice much power with 25 homers in 119 games. The ingredients are there for him to become a complete middle of the order masher. 2022 Projection: 38/12/36/.248/.312/.445/2 Prime Projection: 83/28/90/.266/.339/.491/4

25) Jordan Walker STL, 3B, 19.10 – Walker has huge raw power at 6’5”, 220 pounds, and he got to a lot of it in his pro debut with 25 doubles, 4 triples, and 14 homers in 82 games split between Single-A and High-A. He’s also a good athlete for his size as he snagged 14 bags. While his plate approach regressed at High-A (27%/6.1% K%/BB%), it looked more advanced than expected at the age appropriate Single-A (17.2%/14.8% K%/BB%). He’s far from a finished product, but there is star upside. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/29/93/.262/.344/.502/8

26) George Kirby SEA, RHP, 24.2 – Kirby battled shoulder fatigue during the season which limited him to 67.2 IP, but he cruised in those innings with a pitching line of 2.53/1.08/80/15 split between High-A and Double-A. He dominates with a double plus upper 90’s fastball that he has elite control over. He throws 3 secondaries (slider, change, curve) that are all about average right now, and he’ll need one of them to tick up to plus in order to reach his top of the rotation ceiling. 2022 Projection:5/4.08/1.22/93 in 90 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.69/1.13/202 in 183 IP

27) Marco Luciano SFG, SS, 20.6 – It was an up and down season for Luciano for with more downs than ups. He started off by struggling hard in Spring Training with a .374 OPS in 29 AB which he carried over into the first few weeks of the season at Single-A. We then thought he put those struggles behind him when he started destroying the level, finishing with 18 homers, a .930 OPS and a 22.1%/12.3% K%/BB% in 70 games, but the struggles returned at High-A which has bled into the Fall League. He had a 37.2%/6.9% K%/BB% with a .577 OPS in 36 games at High-A and now has a 32.2% K% with a .730 OPS in 21 Fall games. His numbers at the age appropriate Single-A take precedence, which is why I still consider him an elite prospect, but he is obviously not close to a finished product right now. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/33/94/.269/.345/.526/7

28) Luis Matos SFG, OF, 20.2 – Matos has that perfect combination of floor and upside. His 12.4% K% in 109 games at Single-A is elite, and he combines that with plus speed (21 steals) and developing power (15 homers). At worst we are looking at a moderate power/speed combo with a good average, and at best there is a next level power breakout which will put him in the land of the elite. His plate approach does still need some refinement with a 5.7% BB%. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 93/21/77/.285/.333/.455/16

29) Jasson Dominguez NYY, OF, 19.2 – Dominguez didn’t exactly blow the doors off in his pro debut, but he held serve with a 105 wRC+ in 49 games in full season ball. And putting up a .346 OBP is actually pretty damn impressive considering his age and the fact he had zero pro experience before this season. I’m still all in on the upside. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 94/28/93/.269/.362/.503/16

30) Orelvis Martinez TOR, SS, 20.4 – I’ve been high on Martinez for a few years now and it paid off big time in 2021 with a power explosion. He cracked 28 homers in 98 games split between Single-A and High-A. He performed better at the age appropriate Single-A (149 wRC+) than he did at High-A (99 wRC+), but he actually improved his K% after jumping levels from 26.1% to 22.4%, which is a great sign. Martinez has the upside to become a slugging middle the order bat. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/32/98/.263/.338/.508/5

31) Tyler Soderstrom OAK, C, 20.4 – A back injury ended Soderstrom’s season after just 57 games, but it was a damn good 57 games, slashing .306/.390/.568 with 12 homers, 2 steals, and a 24%/10.6% K%/BB% at Single-A. He’s a complete hitter with a simple and powerful lefthanded swing. There is no guarantee he sticks behind the plate, but that would probably be better off for fantasy. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/25/88/.276/.352/.487/4

32) Alek Thomas ARI, OF, 21.11 – Thomas was putting together a damn fine season at Double-A with a 134 wRC+, 10 homers and 8 steals in 72 games before going nuclear at Triple-A with a 168 wRC+, 8 homers, and 5 steals in 34 games. In spite of the great numbers and age relative to level success, I’m still a little concerned about his ultimate power/speed upside. His stolen base success rate has been very poor (40 for 65 in 276 career games), and he hits the ball on the ground a lot (55.5% GB% at Double-A and 50.4% at Triple-A). He’s shaping up to be a guy who will contribute in every category, but the upside seems a little capped to me right now. 2022 Projection: 39/7/33/.265/.318/.412/7 Prime Projection: 82/18/68/.285/.343/.441/16

33) Oswald Peraza NYY, SS, SS, 21.10 – Peraza started lifting the ball much more in 2022 and it led to a power breakout with 18 homers in 115 games. He did progressively get worse as he climbed the minor league ladder (.917 OPS in High-A/.815 in Double-A/.715 in Triple-A), and his stolen base percentage and BB% also plummeted when he got into the upper levels, but the ingredients are there for him to be an impact player in 5×5 AVG leagues in particular. 2022 Projection: 23/2/18/.258/.301/.409/4 Prime Projection: 86/20/81/.272/.331/.444/18

34) Marcelo Mayer BOS, SS, 19.4 – Selected 4th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mayer stays loose and easy in his stance before unleashing a vicious lefty swing that has monster offensive potential written all over it. He did show some swing and miss in his pro debut with a 25.2% K% in 26 games, but he has a mature plate approach (14% BB%) and a swing that is geared for both power and average. He put up a 121 wRC+. Lack of speed is the only issue for fantasy, and it is the reason he is far from a lock for the top pick in first year player drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 89/25/88/.274/.346/.478/8

35) Kahlil Watson MIA, SS, 18.11 – Drafted 16th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Watson’s upside is high as anyone’s in the draft with lightening quick bat speed and a plus power/speed combo from the left side. He only fell to 16th overall due to signing bonus demands (he ended up with the 10th highest bonus). While he didn’t show much power in his 9 game pro debut (60% GB% with 0 homers), he did steal 4 bags and had an excellent 16.7%/19% K%/BB% in an obviously very small sample. This is the type of upside you look for when drafting at the top of first year player drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 88/23/83/.268/.342/.458/18

36) Jack Leiter TEX, RHP, 21.11 – Selected 2nd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Leiter can dominate with just his mid 90’s fastball, but he also has a deep repertoire of pitches, throwing a 4-seamer, 2-seamer, cutter, curve (best secondary), slider and change. He understands the art of pitching which is no surprise considering his dad is Al Leiter. He’s only 6 feet, and his control can waver, but it didn’t stop him from putting up a dominant pitching line of 2.13/0.85/179/45 in 110 IP in the SEC. In a year where there isn’t a clear cut top pick in first year player drafts, Leiter’s claim to that top spot is as good as anyone’s. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 15/3.48/1.17/218 in 185 IP

37) MJ Melendez KCR, C, 23.4 – To say Melendez’ power broke out this year would be a massive understatement, it completely detonated with 41 homers in 123 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. He has a lightening quick, uppercut lefty swing that looks designed to smack homers. Maybe even more impressive than the power, he brought his K% all the way down to 21.7% after he put up a 39.4% at High-A in 2019. To top it all off he had a 14.1% BB%. Kansas City started playing Melendez at 3B a little bit just to find a way to get his bat into the lineup with Perez holding down the catcher spot in Kansas City. 2022 Projection: 28/10/31/.246/.325/.452/1 Prime Projection: 73/30/81/.257/.338/.476/2

38) Nick Pratto KCR, 1B, 23.6 – The zombie apocalypse might be coming because Nick Pratto was dead and buried after putting up a .588 OPS in 2019, but here he is running roughshod over the upper levels of the minors in 2021, slashing .265/.385/.602 with 36 homers, 12 steals (in 17 attempts), and a 28.8%/15.2% K%/BB%. He has an explosive, uppercut lefty swing that produces tons of flyballs, and while he’s not that fast, he’s ran a lot throughout his career. The flyball and high strikeout rates give him a very low batting average floor, but the power and patience is worth that risk. 2022 Projection: 62/19/66/.236/.318/.467/5 Prime Projection: 86/29/91/.250/.340/.500/7

39) Austin Martin MIN, OF, 23.0 – Martin went straight to Double-A in his pro debut and proved the advanced plate approach will transfer with a 19.9%/14.4% K%/BB% in 93 games. His lack of power is the talk of the town, but his HR/FB ratio raised to a more normal level after the trade to Minnesota with a 10.3% mark compared to a 4.5% pre trade, and I don’t see any reason why he won’t improve that area of his game as he matures and gains more experience in pro ball. I never considered him a big power hitter anyway, and he still seems on track to be a strong across the board contributor at peak. I would buy his dip in value. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 87/21/79/.277/.354/.453/12

40) Hedbert Perez MIL, OF, 19.0 – Perez smashed through rookie ball in 32 games with 6 homers and a 148 wRC+ before his raw plate approach got the best of him after being promoted to full season ball for 16 games (25/1 K/BB). He has a quick and powerful lefthanded swing that is oozing with upside. He’s fast, but he didn’t run all that much, stealing only 2 bags on 2 attempts in 48 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 83/30/91/.264/.337/.502/12

41) Royce Lewis MIN, SS, 22.10 – Missed all of 2021 after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL in February. When healthy, Lewis is an explosive player with a plus power/speed combo and good contact rates, but needs to work on his plate approach. Considering how young he is, I would bet on him returning to full health and use the injury as a buying opportunity. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/23/77/.266/.326/.450/14

42) Cristian Hernandez CHC, SS, 18.4 – Hernandez was my #1 international prospect heading into 2021, and he lived up to the hype in his pro debut, slashing .285/.398/.424 with 5 homers, 21 steals, and a 20.4%/15.7% K%/BB% in 47 games in the DSL. I fell in love with his explosive swing from Youtube videos, and at 6’2”, 175 pounds, he’s a good bet to grow into plus power, although he will have to raise his 56.5% GB% to get to all it (he has plenty of time to do that). He also has plus speed and showed a very mature approach at the plate. He has star upside. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 88/26/88/.274/.353/.483/16

43) Brady House WAS, SS, 18.10 – Selected 11th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, House is a big physical hitter at 6’4”, 215 pounds who has double plus raw power and takes monster hacks at the dish with quick bat speed. He ripped 4 homers in his 16 game pro debut. He also has a mature plate approach and is a good athlete. There is a legitimate argument for him to go 1st overall in first year player drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 83/28/92/.268/.339/.492/7

44) Jordan Lawlar ARI, SS, 19.8 – Drafted 6th overall, Lawlar has a relatively simple, quick swing that he uses to make tons of contact with the ability to lift the ball. He has plus speed and the power should develop naturally to above average at the least. A shoulder injury that required surgery ended his pro debut after just two games, which is just enough of a bump in the road for me to move him down a few spots on my draft board. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 87/21/79/.268/.335/.448/17

45) Aaron Ashby MIL, LHP, 23.9 – Ashby showed completely devastating stuff in his MLB debut with a 96.5 MPH sinker, a slider that put up a 42% whiff% (.159 xwOBA), and changeup that put up a 34.6% whiff% (.275 xwOBA). His control actually improved in the majors with a 9% BB% (11.6% at Triple-A). There is definitely reliever risk, but even in a relief role Ashby could be a major help to your fantasy team. 2022 Projection: 6/3.73/1.31/115 in 90 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.61/1.28/195 in 165 IP

46) Roansy Contreras PIT, RHP, 22.5 – Contreras came into 2021 with a low 90’s fastball and was known for his advanced feel for pitching. His fastball then exploded this year, averaging 96.3 MPH in his 3 IP MLB debut. He combines that mid 90’s fastball with two potentially plus breaking balls and a lesser used developing changeup. It led to a strikeout explosion with a 34.9% K% in 54.1 IP at Double-A. He did all this while maintaining his plus control with 5.5% BB%. He was just as dominant in his 1 start at Triple-A and his 1 start in the majors. A forearm strain kept him out for 2 months, which is just a reminder of how risky pitching prospects are. 2022 Projection: 6/4.03/1.28/124 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.65/1.18/201 in 175 IP

47) Daniel Espino CLE, RHP, 21.3 – Strikeouts are king in fantasy, and Espino’s strikeout numbers are off the charts. Well, maybe they are still on the charts because virtual charts are infinite I guess. He had a 45.1% K% in 49 IP at High-A (35.6% in 42.2 IP at Single-A). He throws a 4 and 2 seam fastball that both can hit triple digits and uses a plus slider as his best secondary. He also mixes in a curve and change that flash plus. This is a strong dude who just deadlifted 545 pounds. He needs to improve his control and overall consistently, but he’s a near elite prospect who gets a lot of love, but not quite enough. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 13/3.58/1.23/205 in 175 IP

48) Eury Perez MIA, RHP, 19.0 – Perez is nothing short of a phenom as he dominated full season ball pitching as an 18 year old with a pitching line of 1.96/0.86/108/26 in 78 IP split between Single-A and High-A. He’s 6’8”, 200 pounds with mid 90’s heat and two potentially plus secondaries (slider, change). He’s reportedly been sitting 97-98 MPH early in minor league spring training. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 13/3.51/1.18/202 in 185 IP

49) Cade Cavalli WAS, RHP, 23.8 – Cavalli is 6’4”, 230 pounds with a fastball that consistently hits the upper 90’s. All three of his secondaries (curve, slider, change) flash plus and are potentially plus pitches. Minor league hitters were no match for his filthy repertoire with 175 strikeouts in 123.1 IP split between 3 levels (A+, AA, AAA). His control isn’t great (4.4 BB/9), and will likely have to improve to reach his ace upside. He also ran into some trouble at Triple-A with a 7.30 ERA in 24.2 IP, but considering he had long passed his career high in IP, that is forgivable. 2022 Projection: 5/4.27/1.32/91 in 90 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.64/1.26/206 in 182 IP

50) Nate Pearson TOR, RHP, 25.7 – Pearson dealt with a sports hernia in 2021 and underwent surgery for it in November. Off-setting that risk is legitimate top of the rotation potential as Pearson fires a 97.8 MPH fastball that put up an excellent 30.7% whiff%, to go along with a plus slider that notched a 43.6% whiff%. He needs to improve his control and his changeup to reach that upside, and with the addition of Kikuchi he is likely to start the year in the pen or at Triple-A. 2022 Projection: 6/4.08/1.32/120 in 110 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.68/1.26/190 in 160 IP

51) Nick Lodolo CIN, LHP, 24.2 – Lodolo is 6’6”, 205 pounds with an almost sidearm lefty delivery that he uses to throw mid 90’s heat, a plus slider, and average change. He destroyed Double-A with a pitching line of 1.84/0.91/68/9 in 44 IP. He went over 4 IP in just 3 of his 13 starts, and a left shoulder strain ended his season in August after 50.2 IP. He also battled blisters that kept him out in June. So while the K/BB numbers look great, he didn’t pitch very much and was never able to get going at Triple-A (5.40 ERA with a 10/2 K/BB in 6.2 IP over 3 appearances). 2022 Projection:4/4.14/1.28/77 in 70 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.74/1.22/191 in 173 IP

52) Gabriel Moreno TOR, C, 22.1 – Before going down with a broken thumb, Moreno was blowing up at Double-A, slashing .373/.441/.651 with 8 homers and a 22/14 K/BB in 32 games. He has always shown plus contact rates, and he’s now combined that with a more mature approach and developing power. He returned from the thumb injury in time for the Arizona Fall League, and he’s picked up right where he left off, slashing .329/.410/.494 with 11 doubles, 1 homer and a 13/13 K/BB in 22 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/24/83/.282/.348/.474/1

53) Henry Davis PIT, C, 22.7 – Selected 1st overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Davis’ power breakout happened in the shortened 2020 season, and it carried over into 2021 with Davis slashing .370/.482/.663 with 15 homers, 10 steals, and a 24/31 K/BB in 50 games. He’s got a thick build and absolutely scorches the ball. He stepped right into pro ball and ripped 3 homers in 8 games at mostly High-A before an oblique injury ended his season. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/26/89/.268/.337/.481/6

54) Seiya Suzuki FRA, OF, 27.7 – Suzuki has dominated in Japan since 2016 with a righty swing that is both easy and explosive. He ripped a career high 38 homers in 2021, and he combines the power with an advanced plate approach (16.5%/16.4% K%/BB%) and some speed (9 steals in 13 attempts). I’m not expecting him to step into the majors and be a star, but he looks like a great bet to be a damn good overall hitter. He’s in consideration for the 1st pick in first year players drafts this off-season, especially if you are planning to compete in 2022. 2022 Projection: 77/24/81/.264/.336/.463/7

55) Jose Miranda MIN, 3B/2B, 23.8 – Miranda had one of the premier contact/power seasons in the minors, drilling 30 homers with a 12.5% K% in 127 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. He’s been a strong contact hitter his entire career, and the power breakout looks legit as the ball explodes off his bat. On the downside, he hasn’t been especially patient in his career (7.1% BB% in 2021), which MLB pitchers can sometimes exploit better than minor league pitchers. 2022 Projection:33/8/36/.269/.318/.442/1 Prime Projection: 79/26/87/.279/.330/.481/3

56) Coby Mayo BAL, 3B, 20.4 – I’m targeting Mayo everywhere this off-season. He’s 6’5”, 215 pounds and his swing brings both the lightening and the thunder as it is quick and powerful. The plate approach was damn good too as he notched a 20.8%/12.8% K%/BB% in his 27 game full season debut. His bat has a chance to be special. ETA: 2023/24 Prime Projection: 84/25/86/.272/.346/.477/7

57) Everson Pereira NYY, OF, 21.0 – Pereira is lurking on the outskirts of elite prospect status after utterly destroying the lower levels of the minors with 20 homers and 9 steals in 49 games (14 homers in 27 games at High-A). The K% was high (29.9% at High-A), but had he played the entire season, the hype might be through the roof right now. I would stick my neck out to grab Pereira in off-season drafts. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 81/25/89/.252/.332/.492/13

58) Nick Yorke BOS, 2B, 20.0 – Boston drafting Nick Yorke 17th overall in 2020 drew some head scratches, but they obviously knew what they were doing because Yorke went off in his pro debut. He slashed .325/.412/.516 with 14 homers, 13 steals (in 22 attempts), and a 15.6%/11.8% K%/BB% in 97 games at mostly Single-A. His K% jumped up to 22.9% at High-A, but he actually put up a better wRC+ at the level (158 wRC+) than he did in Single-A (146 wRC+). He has a double plus hit tool with a mature plate approach and no major groundball issues, so he should hit for solid power on quality of contact alone. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 94/20/75/.288/.366/.463/8

59) Joe Ryan MIN, RHP, 25.10 – Ryan looks like a better version of Bailey Ober. Like Ober, he showed elite control (5% BB%) of a solid 4 pitch mix that has put up strong strikeout rates throughout his career. He threw his 91.2 MPH fastball 65.8% of the time in his MLB debut and it graded out as 5.8 runs above average in just 26.2 IP according Fangraphs. His slider and curve were also both effective swing and miss pitches when he went to them with a 35.3% and 50% whiff%, respectively. 2022 Projection: 9/3.87/1.20/167 in 160 IP

60) Miguel Vargas LAD, 3B, 22.4 – Vargas is 6’3”, 205 pounds with potentially plus power that he naturally grew into more of this season. He doesn’t have to sell out to get to it, using the entire field and putting up excellent contact numbers. He slashed .319/.380/.526 with 23 homers, 11 steals, and a 16.4%/8.3% K%/BB% in 120 games at mostly Double-A. He’s not a burner but he’s been very successful on the bases in his minor league career (31 for 37 in 297 games), so at the least he won’t be a zero in that category. Vargas has started to get more love this off-season, but he’s still considerably underrated. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/26/88/.278/.344/.492/7

Tier 4

61) Reid Detmers LAA, LHP, 22.9 – Detmers destroyed the upper levels of the minors with a 108/19 K/BB in 62 IP split between Double-A and Triple-A, but the major leagues ate him up with a 7.40 ERA and 19/11 K/BB in 20.2 IP. This was his first year of pro ball, so making it all the way to majors is impressive regardless of results. His fastball ticked up this year, but it still averaged only 92.8 MPH in the majors. He combines that with two plus breaking balls in his curveball and a new slider, while his developing changeup lags behind. Unless his fastball can truly sit in the mid 90’s, he strikes me as a mid rotation guy. 2022 Projection:7/4.22/1.32/122 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.83/1.23/189 in 177 IP

62) Max Meyer MIA, RHP, 22.11 – Meyer jumped straight to Double-A in his pro debut and proved the plus fastball/slider combo will work against advanced competition, putting up a pitching line of 2.41/1.23/113/40 in 101 IP. He then closed the season out in grand fashion at Triple-A with 1 earned and a 17/2 K/BB in 10 IP. He still needs to refine his changeup, but Meyer was as advertised after being drafted 3rd overall in 2020. 2022 Projection: 5/4.21/1.32/101 in 100 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.62/1.20/186 in 177 IP

63) Brayan Rocchio CLE, SS, 21.3 – Rocchio turned his game up a notch when he got to Double-A, putting up a .765 OPS in 64 games at High-A before dropping a .865 OPS at Double-A. He’s also destroying the Venezuelan Winter League with a 1.034 OPS. His power ticked up this year, smacking 15 homers in 108 games, and he combines that with plus speed and a good feel to hit. On the downside, he doesn’t walk very much (6.7% BB%) and his stolen bases percentage is poor (21 for 31). He’s also a switch hitter who hits lefties better than righties. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 87/20/78/.278/.336/.465/14

64) Jose Barrero CIN, SS, 24.0 – Barrero had a major power breakout in the upper levels of the minors, cracking 19 homers in 85 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. He didn’t have much more success in his MLB cup of coffee this year than he did in 2020, but his Statcast numbers looked better with an above average 89.3 MPH exit velocity and 20.6 degree launch angle. His plate approach also took a step forward with a career best 9.5% BB% while maintaining his good feel to hit. He’s not a true burner, but he has above average speed and should contribute in stolen bases. 2022 Projection: 53/15/48/.248/.301/.417/7 Prime Projection: 81/24/81/.265/.327/.453/10

65) Jeremy Pena HOU, SS, 24.5 – Pena got a little forgotten about after undergoing wrist surgery in April 2021, but he made all of us remember in a hurry when he returned with 10 homers and 5 steals in 30 games at Triple-A. He also ripped a homer in the Dominican Winter League a few days ago. This is the power breakout we were waiting for. The plate approach wasn’t great at Triple-A with a 26.3%/4.5% K%/BB%, and his 48.8% GB% is high, but Pena has the ingredients to be a strong all category contributor. 2022 Projection: 38/10/44/.246/.309/.417/6 Prime Projection: 81/23/83/.263/.333/.464/10

66) Bobby Miller LAD, RHP, 23.0 – Miller is 6’5”, 220 pounds with good control over a premium, MLB ready 5 pitch mix. His 4 seamer consistently reaches the upper 90’s and his 2 seamer has that nasty tailing action. The slider is plus, the changeup is potentially plus, and his curve can be an effective pitch too. It led to a pitching line of 2.40/0.94/70/13 in 56.1 IP at mostly High-A. He missed 6 weeks with an undisclosed injury and he rarely went more than 4 IP. He also got mashed in the AFL (9.90 ERA), but he mentioned he was specifically working on his curveball, so I wouldn’t be too concerned. Miller still has to prove it over longer outings and for more than 56.1 innings, but he has legitimate ace upside. 2022 Projection: 1/4.21/1.33/22 in 20 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.66/1.23/195 in 170 IP

67) DL Hall BAL, LHP, 23.6 – Stress reaction in his left elbow ended his season in June after just 7 starts. He was in the midst of a possible breakout with a 43.8%/12.5% K%/BB% in 31.2 IP at Double-A. The stuff is premium giving him ace upside, but the control will have to take a step forward to get there. 2022 Projection: 2/4.38/1.39/73 in 65 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.66/1.29/205 in 177 IP

68) Jarren Duran BOS, OF, 25.7 – Duran’s power breakout in 2020 at the alt side carried over into real games in 2021 with 16 homers and a 37.5% GB% in 60 games at Triple-A, but everything crumbled when he got to the majors. He put up a .578 OPS with a 35.7%/3.6% K%/BB% and a 49.3% GB% in 112 PA. The good news is that he hit the ball pretty hard with an above average 89.6/93.6 MPH AVG/FB EV and he’s lightening fast with a 29.3 ft/sec sprint speed. Even with the new flyball approach in Triple-A he was able to maintain a strong 23.3%/10.6% K%/BB%, and he’s been a strong contact hitter his entire career, so those numbers should improve his 2nd time through the majors. 2022 Projection: 46/12/41/.243/.301/.418/14 Prime Projection: 77/18/73/.258/.319/.433/19

69) Michael Harris ATL, OF, 21.1 – Harris is an explosive player who hits the ball hard with above average contact rates (18.1% K%) and plus speed (27 steals in 101 games at High-A). He hit only 7 homers because of a high 50.3% GB% and his home ballpark is an extreme pitcher’s park, so he has more power than he showed. He will have to raise his launch angle if he wants to unlock more it though. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/18/71/.273/.330/.423/18

70) Pedro Leon HOU, OF/SS, 23.10 – Leon had a up and down season in his first year playing stateside ball, which is understandable considering the long layoff coming over from Cuba, and then suffering a broken pinky finger in late July. There was a 37 game stretch though, after he shook off the rust from a poor May, and before he broke his finger, where he looked like a stud, slashing .292/.414/.515 with 7 homers, 12 steals, and a 40/23 K/BB in 37 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. He wasn’t the same after returning from the injury with 5 hits in 50 AB at mostly Triple-A. and he then put up a .639 OPS in 15 Arizona Fall League games. He flashed both his upside and his risk this year, and I think it is reasonable to expect a much more stable season in year 2. 2022 Projection:27/6/23/.232/.308/.410/5 Prime Projection: 81/22/76/.254/.331/.453/13

71) Gunnar Henderson BAL, SS, 20.9 –Henderson has a real chance of being a special player too with power and speed, but his bat comes with more risk as he had a 29.3% K% at Single-A, 30.1% K% at Double-A, and then struck out 10 times in 17 AB in his Double-A cup of coffee. ETA: 2023/24 Prime Projection: 77/23/80/.259/.332/.461/10

72) Bryson Stott PHI, SS, 24.6 – Stott performed exactly like expected in 2021 with solid numbers across the board, slashing .299/.390/.486 with 16 homers, 10 steals and a 108/65 K/BB in 112 at mostly Double-A. He finished the season strong in 10 games at Triple-A (.833 OPS with a 8/8 K/BB), and then raked in the Arizona Fall League with .934 OPS in 26 games. He doesn’t have the highest upside, but if you want to go the safe route I can see ranking him higher. 2022 Projection:43/9/38/.252/.313/.427/4 Prime Projection: 83/21/77/.269/.337/.442/9

73) Andy Pages LAD, OF, 21.4 – Pages had the 8th highest flyball percentage in all of the minor leagues among qualified hitters with a 55.3% FB%. It led to 31 homers in 120 games at High-A. He walks a ton with a 14.3% BB% and he has reasonable contact rates too with a 24.5% K%. LA’s High-A ballpark is a pitcher’s park that reduces homers, so he was actually much better on the road (1.016 OPS) than he was at home (.846 OPS). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/32/89/.255/.345/.503/4

74) Pete Crow-Armstrong CHC, OF, 20.0 – Armstrong was my favorite target in last year’s first year player drafts, ranking him 7th overall, and he got off to a glorious start with 10 hits in his first 24 at bats, but it all came to a screeching halt when he tore his labrum (shoulder), which required season ending surgery. He’s a full go for 2022 and has already showed off a new batting stance that should help him get to his power more. He has a plus hit, speed, and a defense profile, but I think there is more power in the tank than he is getting credit for. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 91/17/66/.278/.355/.435/22

75) Keibert Ruiz WAS, C, 23.8 – Ruiz ripped up Triple-A with strong contact rates but he doesn’t hit the ball hard enough to get really excited. He had a 9.4%/6/3% K%/BB% with a 86 MPH exit velocity in 29 MLB games. He does lift the ball with an 18.6 degree launch, and his contact numbers are truly elite, so even with a low HR/FB rate he should still be able to get plenty of balls over the fence. 2022 Projection: 58/18/64/.267/.323/.420/0 Prime Projection: 73/23/79/.277/.340/.445/0

76) Edward Cabrera MIA, RHP, 23.11 – Cabrera’s control completely left him once he hit Triple-A as he put up a 14.7% BB% in 29.1 IP. Those problems followed him to the majors, notching a 15.8% BB% in 26.1 IP. He throws a legitimate 4 pitch mix with his fastball averaging 96.7 MPH, and he never showed this level of control problems in the past, so I would be buying this off-season. 2022 Projection: 6/4.18/1.35/121 in 115 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.73/1.28/191 in 175 IP

77) Michael Busch LAD, 2B, 24.4 – Busch was unable to carry over his plus contact rates from college (26.1% K% in 107 games at Double-A), but he was able to carry over the power (20 homers) and walks (14.1% BB%). He’s your classic power, patience, and K’s slugger who would be helped if the NL adds a DH, because he’s not a great defensive player. 2022 Projection: Prime Projection: 84/25/84/.260/.347/.481/2

78) Mark Vientos NYM, 3B, 22.4 – Vientos is 6’4, 185 pounds and was a power breakout waiting to happen. It happened. He crushed 22 homers in 72 games at Double-A and then he cracked 3 homers in 11 games at Triple-A to close the season. His strikeout rate spiked with the power to 28.4% at Double-A (30.2% at Triple-A), so there is risk, but his power has true elite potential. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/32/88/.248/.327/.502/1

79) Heliot Ramos SFG, OF, 22.6 – I learned the hard way that trying to trade Ramos for anything close to fair value is near impossible, and I don’t blame people because his numbers have just been so mediocre (107 wRC+ at Double-A and 80 wRC+ at Triple-A), but he’s always been very young for his level and the explosive tools are still in there. His value has been so discounted that he might be a buy at this point. 2022 Projection:18/5/22/.234/.298/.427/3 Prime Projection: 76/24/85/.257/.328/.469/11

80) Kevin Alcantara CHC, OF, 19.9 – Alcantara is 6’6”, 188 pounds and has potential written all over him. He is an excellent athlete with plenty of room on his frame to fill out and end up with at least plus power at peak. There is some swing and miss to his game, but it’s not expected to be an extreme problem. He showed out in rookie ball this year, slashing .345/.423/.588 with 5 homers, 5 steals, and a 26.1%/12.3% K%/BB% in 34 games. He’s a great high upside shot to take, and his price should remain very reasonable this off-season. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/27/85/.250/.325/.473/11

81) Harry Ford SEA, C, 19.2 – Selected 12th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Ford generates plus power with one of the quickest bats in the draft, notching an 80.8 MPH max barrel speed which is in the 98.86 percentile of his high school class (stats from Perfect Game). He also had plus speed with a 6.5 second 60 yard dash. He used those skills to rake in his pro debut, slashing .291/.400/.582 with 3 homers, 3 steals, and a 21.5%/13.8% K%/BB% in 19 games. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/27/85/.262/.338/.486/10

82) Dustin Harris TEX, 1B, 22.9 – Harris’ power exploded in 2021, bringing his GB% down from over 50% in his 2019 pro debut to 33.8% at Single-A (42.6% at High-A). He jacked 20 homers in 110 games, and as long as he keeps the ball off the ground, the power is definitely real as he’s a built up 6’2”, 185 pounds. He’s always had a good feel to hit with an advanced plate approach, and the power breakout didn’t change that at all with a 15.7%/10.1% K%/BB%. The cherry on top is that he has some speed too with 25 steals in 27 attempts. There is a whole lot to like here. Proving it against more advanced pitching is the last step. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/26/83/.267/.328/.462/9

83) Joey Wiemer MIL, OF, 23.1 – Wiemer is an impressive dude at 6’5”, 215 pounds with big raw power and above average speed. He put up a dominant statistical season split between Single-A and High-A, slashing .295/.403/.566 with 27 homers, 30 homers, and a 105/63 K/BB in 109 games. He is a bit old for the lower levels of the minors, and there are some hit tool concerns, but the upside is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/25/81/.247/.321/.466/13

84) Cole Winn TEX, RHP, 22.4 – Winn’s best pitch is a big breaking curveball that he goes to often. It’s an effective pitch both in and out of the zone. He combines that with a mid 90’s fastball and an average-ish slider and changeup. He used that advanced repertoire to befuddle upper minors hitters with a pitching line of 2.41/0.86/107/31 in 86 IP. I wouldn’t put top of the rotation upside on him, but he has the chance to be a legitimately impact fantasy pitcher. 2022 Projection:3/4.41/1.36/67 in 70 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.88/1.27/177 in 171 IP

85) Colton Cowser BAL, OF, 22.0 – Selected 5th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Cowser’s power exploded this season with 16 homers in 55 games in the Southland Conference. That was the final piece to the puzzle as he has shown a good feel to hit with an advanced plate approach from the second he stepped on campus. He then followed that up with a strong pro debut, putting up a 158 wRC+ with a 15.3%/17.7% K%/BB% in 25 games at Single-A. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 85/22/80/.278/.350/.458/8

86) MacKenzie Gore SDP, LHP, 23.1 – Gore’s alt site reports in 2020 were mediocre at best, and we saw those problems play out in 2021 with a pitching line of 3.93/1.47/61/28 in 50.1 IP (6.35 ERA with a 8/6 K/BB in 11.1 IP in the AFL). He showed control issues, delivery issues, and inconsistent stuff. At his best he still flashed 4 plus pitches from the left side, so he is far form a lost cause, but he is also far from a finished product. 2022 Projection: 2/4.42/1.37/42 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.88/1.32/168 in 155 IP

87) Blaze Jordan BOS, 3B, 19.3 – Jordan has been well known for his impressive power for years now at 6’2”, 220 pounds with a lightening quick righty swing, and he didn’t disappoint in his pro debut with 6 homers in 28 games split between rookie ball and Single-A. He destroyed rookie ball with a 1.075 OPS in 19 games, and while his plate approach got exposed in full season ball (.289 OBP), he still ripped 2 quick homers in 9 games. He’s not great on defense and he needs to refine his plate approach, but his prodigious power gives him a very high floor for fantasy. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 78/33/89/.252/.318/.508/3

88) Vinnie Pasquantino KCR, 1B, 24.6 – Pasquantino certainly looks the part of a big time slugger at 6’4”, 245 pounds with an under control and powerful lefty swing. Along with cracking 24 homers in 116 games, he had an elite 12.5%/12.5% K%/BB% split between High-A and Double-A. He was old for the level, but he dominated Double-A just as easily as he did High-A. Steamer is all on him, giving him a 117 wRC+ for 2022. Between Pratto, Pasquantino, Melendez and Witt, KC is about to get an explosion of talent, and the battle for playing time could be fierce. 2022 Projection:9/3/12/.253/.320/.441/0 Prime Projection: 79/26/81/.268/.340/.477/2

89) Juan Yepez STL, 1B/3B/OF, 24.0 – Yepez completely destroyed the upper levels of the minors, slashing .286/.383/.586 with 27 homers and a 18.9%/11.8% K%/BB% in 111 games at mostly Triple-A. He carried that right over to the Arizona Fall League with 7 homers and a 1.028 OPS. He’s always made solid contact throughout his minor league career and was showing seeds of a power breakout in 2019 before exploding in 2021. He’s not great on defense and he doesn’t exactly have a position, but you can’t ignore those offensive numbers. 2022 Projection: 21/5/25/.241/.303/.434/1 Prime Projection: 73/24/81/.258/.325/.470/3

90) Jhonkensy Noel CLE, 1B/3B, 20.9 – Noel has had no issues getting to his monster raw power throughout his career, and that didn’t change in full season ball as he smacked 19 homers in just 70 games split between Single-A and High-A. His plate approach needs refinement, putting up a 16.7%/4.3% K%/BB% at Single-A and 27.9%/8.1% K%/BB% at High-A, but he’s not just an all or nothing slugger, he does have a good feel to hit. Defense might be his biggest hurdle, so he’ll go as far as his bat will take him. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/28/87/.258/.325/.489/3

91) Emerson Hancock SEA, RHP, 22.9 – Hancock understands the art of pitching, showing good control of a legitimate 5 pitch mix (4-seam, 2-seam, slider, change, curve). His 4 seamer can reach the upper 90’s, his 2 seamer is nasty, and his slider and change are both potentially plus. He pitched very well in his pro debut with a 2.62 ERA split between High-A and Double-A, but he was shut down in late August after just 44.2 IP due to a minor shoulder issue, and he was shut down a few weeks ago with a lat injury. 2022 Projection: 3/4.13/1.30/56 in 60 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.78/1.21/183 in 178 IP

92) Jackson Jobe DET, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 3rd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Jobe has a devastating slider that is an elite pitch with high spin rates. He pairs that with a mid 90’s fastball and a changeup that flashes plus. The delivery is athletic, and while he still needs some refinement, he is the highest upside high school arm in the class. He’s a two way prospect, but his future is on the mound. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 14/3.55/1.19/195 in 177 IP

93) Garrett Mitchell MIL, OF, 23.7 – Mitchell has a very similar profile to Bradley Zimmer, for better or worse. They are explosive players with a plus speed/power combo, but their high K% and GB% holds them back. Mitchell’s over 60% GB% is even worse than Zimmer’s. The upside is still very high for fantasy, but he is going to have to make an adjustment to reach it. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/16/71/.256/.324/.429/22

Tier 5

94) Aeverson Arteaga SFG, SS, 19.1 – Arteaga is one of my favorite rookie ball breakouts, slashing .294/.367/.503 with 9 homers, 8 steals, and a 69/23 K/BB in 56 games. He keeps the ball off the ground with a 36% GB% and there is even more power coming in his 6’1”, 170 pound frame. His 30.5% K% is a bit high for comfort, but he has a better feel to hit than that indicates. I believe there is star upside in here, and his potentially plus SS defense should give him every opportunity to reach it. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 83/23/79/.264/.337/.462/13

95) Jordan Groshans TOR, SS, 22.4 – Groshans had a solid but unspectacular season at Double-A with 7 homers and a 124 wRC+ in 75 games. His advanced plate approach (19.3%/10.8% K%/BB%) is impressive, especially considering his age relative to level, and he kept the ball off the ground with a 39.7% GB%, which led to 23 doubles. He had some injury issues with a sore back earlier in the year and then missed the last month of the year for undisclosed reasons. Because of the limited games and non splashy surface stats, Groshans makes for a nice dynasty target this off-season. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 84/25/84/.274/.352/.481/2

96) Brett Baty NYM, 3B, 22.4 – Baty personifies the proverbial “professional at-bat.” He slashed .292/.382/.473 with 12 homers and a 25.5%/11.9% K%/BB% in 91 games split between High-A and Double-A. There is some swing and miss to his game (30.4% K% in 25 AFL games) and while he has at least plus power, his groundball percentage is way too high to take advantage of it (61.2% at Double-A). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/25/81/.269/.353/.477/4

97) Reginald Preciado CHC, SS, 18.11 – Preciado is a sinewy and projectable 6’4”, 185 pounds, and he got off to a strong start in his pro career, slashing .333/.383/.511 with 3 homers, 7 steals, and a 22.7%/7.1% K%/BB% in 34 games in rookie ball. He’s a switch hitter with a quick and simple swing that is geared for both power and average. While he stole 7 bags, he’s not a burner and will likely be more of a power hitter as he ages. He will still be 18 years old when the 2022 season starts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 78/25/83/.267/.332/.472/7

98) Benny Montgomery COL, OF, 19.7 – Selected 8th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Montgomery is possibly the highest upside bat in the class, putting up a 103 MPH exit velocity and a 6.32 60 yard dash time. That puts him at the top of the class in power and speed. His hit tool was supposed to be raw, but it actually looked pretty good in his pro debut, slashing .340/.404/.383 with 0 homers, 5 steals and a 17.3%/9.6% K%/BB% in 14 games. He wasn’t able to get to any of his power with a 55.6% groundball percentage, but seeing the strong K% is almost more important at this stage of the game. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 79/24/83/.258/.332/.460/15

99) Jay Allen CIN, OF, 19.4 – Selected 30th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Allen is a 3 sport star and is one of the best athletes in the class. He’s 6’3”, 190 pounds and takes some vicious hacks at the dish, foreshadowing much more power is coming. Even without concentrating on baseball full time he has shown a good feel to hit with the potential for a plus power/speed combo. He impressed right out of the gate in his pro debut, slashing .328/.440/.557 with 3 homers, 14 steals (in 15 attempts) and a 16%/10.7% K%/BB% in 19 games. He’s a major target of mine in off-season prospect drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 89/20/74/.273/.335/.446/20

100) James Wood SDP, OF, 19.7 – Selected 62nd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Wood is a big and athletic lefty at 6’7”, 240 pounds with plus power and above average run times. He dominated rookie ball in his pro debut, slashing .372/.465/.535 with 3 homers, 10 steals and a 31.7%/12.9% K%/BB% in 26 games. Like any player this tall, he has some hit tool concerns, and his GB% was a bit high at 49%. This is basically the Oneil Cruz starter kit. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/24/81/.247/.326/.458/9

101) Matthew Liberatore STL, LHP, 22.5 – Liberatore was given an aggressive assignment, jumping straight from Single-A in 2019 to Triple-A in 2021. He was a bit up and down in the first half, but he finished the season strong with a 2.55 ERA and 53/14 K/BB in his final 53 IP, which is a great sign. He doesn’t have overpowering stuff, but he has plus command of a 4 pitch mix and he knows how to pitch. The stuff ticked up in his first spring start, which could be a sign he is ready to take the next step 2022 Projection: 4/4.37/1.32/73 in 80 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.80/1.19/190 in 190 IP

102) Matt Brash SEA, RHP, 23.10 – Brash put up eye popping numbers in 97.1 IP split between High-A and Double-A with a pitching line of 2.87/1.14/142/48. He uses a plus fastball/slider combo to rack up strikeouts while mixing in a potentially plus change and average curve. Improving his control will be the last step to unlocking his considerable upside. 2022 Projection: 4/4.21/1.34/85 in 80 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.85/1.26/194 in 171 IP

103) Justin Foscue TEX, 2B/3B, 23.1 – Foscue went off against inferior competition at High-A (189 wRC+ in 33 games) and the AFL (.956 OPS in 18 games), but he struggled at the more age appropriate Double-A (89 wRC+ in 26 games). Overall, he showed more power and strikeouts than was expected with 17 homers and a 27% K%. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/24/81/.261/.323/.450/3

104) Travis Swaggerty PIT, OF, 24.7 – A shoulder injury which required surgery ended Swaggerty’s season after just 12 games at Triple-A. He played real well in those 12 games with 3 homers, 3 steals, and a 8/6 K/BB. He was reportedly showing more power in 2020 at the alt site, so the 3 quick homers back up that report. He projects as a solid all category contributor at peak, and there is very little competition for at-bats in Pitt’s outfield. 2022 Projection: 52/13/45/.242/.306/.403/10 Prime Projection: 79/18/71/.258/.330/.425/16

105) Alex Ramirez NYM, OF, 19.2 – I fell in love with Ramirez the second I saw his Youtube international prospect hype videos a few years ago. He remains a high upside lottery ticket who the Mets thought enough of to send straight to full season ball for his pro debut. He managed to hold his own with a near average 96 wRC+ and a respectable triple-slash of .258/.326/..384 with 5 homers, 16 steals and a 31.1%/6.9% K%/BB% in 76 games. He’s a projectable 6’3”, 170 pounds with a wicked righty swing and a potentially plus power/speed combo. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 78/23/81/.263/.331/.452/17

106) Mick Abel PHI, RHP, 20.7 – Shoulder tendonitis ended Abel’s season in late July after just 44.2 IP. When healthy, he showed a potentially plus 4 pitch mix headlined by a fastball that can consistently reach the upper 90’s. His control/command needs major work as he put up a 14.3% BB%, and the shoulder injury isn’t great, but there is top of the rotation upside here. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 13/3.61/1.30/205 in 171 IP

107) Seth Beer ARI, 1B, 25.8 – Beer dislocated his shoulder and required surgery after just 5 games into his MLB debut. Inopportune injuries like this for an older prospect can sometimes be the kiss of death for finding a path to playing time, but he hit well in those 5 games (1.389 OPS), and if the DH comes to the NL he will be in much better position going forward. He’s hit well every single year of his career going back to his freshman year of college, and I’m betting on that to continue in the Majors if given the opportunity. 2022 Projection:37/11/41/.257/.325/.449/0 Prime Projection: 75/24/83/.268/.335/.472/0

108) Owen Caissie CHC, OF, 19.9 – Caissie is a 6’4”, 190 pound lefty masher who looks a bit like Joey Gallo at the dish. He performed a bit like Joey Gallo at the dish too with a 29.6%/18.6% K%/BB% to go along with 7 homers in 54 games split between rookie ball and Single-A. He decimated rookie ball with a 179 wRC+ in 32 games, but when he got to the more age appropriate Single-A, his numbers took a dive (.695 OPS). He’s your classic power and patience slugger who gets a big boost in OBP leagues. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 81/29/85/.243/.335/.486/2

109) Curtis Mead TBR, 3B, 21.5 – Mead has baseball bloodlines with his dad playing professional baseball in Australia. His swing reminds me of my stickball swing, staying upright and loose in the box before ripping liners all over the parking lot, er, baseball field. He hits the ball very hard and makes great contact (15.5% K%), and even though his swing is geared for line drives he still hit 15 homers in 104 games at mostly Single-A (163 wRC+ in 47 games) and High-A (117 wRC+ in 53 games). He is now destroying the AFL, slashing .313/.360/.530 with 3 homers in 20 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/22/85/.276/.332/.457/7

110) Jairo Pomares SFG, OF, 21.8 – I love the way Pomares stays relaxed and as cool as the other side of the pillow (RIP Stuart Scott) in the box before absolutely unleashing violence on the baseball. He cracked 20 homers in only 77 games split between Single-A and High-A, but his plate approach needs work as he had a 26.5%/4.9% K%/BB%. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/25/81/.263/.317/.465/4

111) Ronny Mauricio NYM, SS, 21.0 – The power breakout arrived for the 6’3” Mauricio as he ripped 20 homers in 108 games at mostly High-A (1 homer in 8 games at Triple-A). He also cranked out this bomb a few days ago in LIDOM (Dominican Winter League). The plate approach is still raw with a 24.7%/5.7% K%/BB%, but 2021 was a step in the right direction to reaching his considerable upside. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/24/81/.261/.323/.465/7

112) Elly De La Cruz CIN, SS/3B, 20.3 – Cruz is an explosive player with massive raw power and plus speed. He demolished a ball at 117.5 MPH in an instructional league game in early October. He is still very raw, putting up a 31%/4.8% K%/BB% in 50 games at Single-A, and he hasn’t completely tapped into his raw power yet with 8 homers. He also got caught stealing a lot, going 8 for 13 on the bases. The upside is off the charts, but so is the risk. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/21/81/.253/.311/.453/12

113) Victor Acosta SDP, SS, 17.10 – Acosta signed for $1.8 million in last years international class and he impressed right out of the gate in pro ball, slashing .285/.431/.484 with 5 homers, 26 steals, and a 18.8%/15.8% K%/BB% in 56 games in the DSL. He’s a switch hitter who hits well from both sides of the plate, but his lefty swing looks particularly dangerous to me. If his power fully develops, he has superstar upside, and even if it doesn’t his hit tool and speed are enough to make him a truly impact player. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 87/18/78/.274/.352/.445/24

114) Diego Cartaya LAD, C, 20.7 – Cartaya is a big man at 6’3”, 219 pounds, and he had no trouble getting to his at least plus raw power with 10 homers and a 39.2% GB% in just 31 games at Single-A (a passport issue and then a hamstring injury ended his season early). Here he is smoking a 97 MPH fastball for a dinger in June. His 27% K% was high, but he was still able to show a good feel to hit with a .298 BA, and he also had a high 13.1% BB%. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 69/26/77/.260/.336/.472/0

115) Austin Wells NYY, C, 22.9 – Wells more or less lived up to his scouting report in his pro debut with high walk rates and good power numbers. Low groundball rates is a good sign that more power should be coming, and he showed a willingness to run with 16 steals (on 16 attempts). Steals aren’t going to be a major part of his game, but it shows he should at least contribute in the category. The only red flag was a 32.4% K% in 38 games at Single-A. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 84/22/81/.262/.348/.469/6

116) Landon Knack LAD, RHP, 24.8 – If you’re going to trust just one minor league stat, K/BB rate is a great one to trust, and Knack is elite in that category with an 82/8 K/BB in 62.1 IP split between High-A and Double-A. He throws a mid 90’s fastball up in the zone with 3 secondaries that flash plus (slider, curve, change). He doesn’t go to the change that often and his slider is more consistent than his curve. I’m not necessarily seeing top of the rotation upside, but a low WHIP, high K mid-rotation starter plays up in fantasy. 2022 Projection: 1/4.40/1.30/15 in 15 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.90/1.21/175 in 165 IP

117) Hunter Brown HOU, RHP, 23.7 – Brown has premium stuff with a mid 90’s fastball and two potentially plus breaking balls in his slider and curve. He also throws a lesser used average-ish changeup. When his control is on, he is nearly unhittable, and that area of his game got better as the season went on, improving his BB% from 13.4% in 49.1 IP at Double-A to 9.7% in 51 IP at Triple-A. His overall numbers on the year don’t jump out at you with a pitching line of 4.04/1.42/131/50 in 100.1 IP, and he can be inconsistent, but this is the type of high upside arm to take a shot on. 2022 Projection: Prime Projection: 11/3.88/1.30/190 in 170 IP

118) Liover Peguero PIT, SS, 21.3 – Peguero jumped straight to High-A in his first year of full season ball and was one of the youngest players in the league. It didn’t stop him from putting up a very respectable triple slash of .270/.332/.444 with 14 homers, 28 steals (6 caught stealing), and a 25.2%/7.9% K%/BB% in 90 games. He has plus speed and his power ticked up this year with room for more as he continues to fill out. His plate approach is still raw, which will be the key to his ultimate upside. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/18/75/.268/.325/.431/18

119) Luis Campusano SD, C, 23.6 – Campusano unlocked his power in 2021 with a career best 40.2% GB, leading to 15 homers in 81 games at Triple-A. He had a 52.2% HardHit% on 23 batted balls in his MLB cup of coffee this year. He couldn’t keep up the elite 11.7% K% he put up at High-A in 2019 with a 20.2% K% in 2021 (37.9% whiff% in the majors), so I think his ultimate batting average is more of a question than his power at this point. 2022 Projection: 25/7/28/.248/.308/.424/0 Prime Projection: 69/22/76/.266/.327/.462/0

120) Joey Bart SFG, C, 25.3 – Buster Posey’s surprise retirement leaves the door wide open for Bart to take hold of the starting catcher job. He continued to show big power with 10 homers in 67 games at Triple-A, but his K% spiked to 29.4% and he’s never walked a ton with 7.5% BB% this year. He also will be playing in one of the most pitcher friendly parks in the league. 2022 Projection: 39/12/45/.228/.282/.411/0 Prime Projection: 62/24/78/.247/.310/.451/1

121) Elehuris Montero COL, 1B/OF, 23.7 – Montero seems like exactly the type of prospect that Colorado will never give extended playing time to, but on the off chance they do, he has a chance to be a beast in Coors. He’s 6’3”, 235 pounds with plus power that fully broke out this season, slashing .278/.360/.529 with 28 homers and a 22%/10.6% K%/BB% in 120 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. He has a career 21.2% K% in 480 minor league games, so he’s never had major issues making contact. All he needs is the chance. 2022 Projection:11/4/15/.255/.312/.451/0 Prime Projection: 72/25/79/.272/.330/.483/1

122) Sal Frelick MIL, OF, 22.0 – Selected 15th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Frelick has a plus hit, plus speed profile. He’s undersized, and while he doesn’t project for big power numbers, the ball jumps off his bat. He has a strong history of production in the ACC, slashing .345/.435/.521 with 12 homers, 38 steals, and a 50/60 K/BB in 102 games, and he proved those skills will transfer in his pro debut. He has the type of profile that should move through the minors quickly. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 81/14/65/.276/.339/.412/17

123) Jeter Downs BOS, 2B, 23.8 – After playing only 12 games in the upper minors (Double-A) prior to this season, Boston sent Downs straight to Triple-A and he simply wasn’t ready. His K% skyrocketed to 32.3% and he put up a 62 wRC+ in 99 games. He was better against inferior competition in the AFL with a .880 OPS, but he still had only a .228 BA with 18 K’s in 16 games. The above average power/speed combo is still there, and this was the first time he has really struggled in his career, so hopefully he can make the necessary adjustments this off-season. 2022 Projection: 17/4/21/.221/.298/.395/3 Prime Projection: 76/23/76/.245/.318/.433/11

124) Jordan Westburg BAL, SS, 23.1 – After Mayo, Westburg provides the next best value compared to price in Baltimore’s system. He quietly put together a strong season across 3 levels of the minors (Single-A, High-A, Double-A), slashing .285/.389/.479 with 15 homers, 17 steals, and a 25.1%/12.1% K%/BB% in 112 games. He may not win you any one category, but he can be a solid across the board contributor. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 82/17/71/.266/.334/.432/18

125) Matt McLain CIN, SS, 22.8 – Selected 17th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, McLain is a safe college bat with a good feel to hit, some pop, and plus speed, but doesn’t stand out in any one category. He slashed .333/.434/.579 with 9 homers, 9 steals, and a 34/34 K/BB in 47 games at UCLA, and then performed well in his pro debut at High-A, slashing .273/.387/.424 with 3 homers, 10 steals, and a 20.2%/14.3% K%/BB% in 29 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/18/71/.274/.343/.425/15

126) Trey Sweeney NYY, SS, 21.11 – Selected 20th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Sweeney was a bat first prospect who absolutely raked in college this year, slashing .382/.522/.712 with 14 homers and a 24/46 K/BB in 48 games. He immediately showed his power is legit with 7 homers in 32 games in his pro debut at mostly Single-A. Coming out of the Ohio Valley Conference, he has still yet to face top level competition, but the Yankees are clearly believers, and his pro debut did nothing to prove them wrong. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/23/82/.261/.337/.457/5

127) Cristian Santana DET, SS, 18.4 – I was relatively high on Santana coming into the year, ranking him 263rd overall on my off-season Top 473 prospects list, and he lived up to the expectations in his pro debut, slashing .269/.421/.520 with 9 homers, 12 steals, and a 21.3%/13.9% K%/BB%. He had a 58.8% flyball percentage, which is almost too high, but there isn’t any concern with him getting to all of his power, and he combines that with an advanced plate approach and some speed. I love Santana as a high upside target with a decent floor. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 86/26/81/.268/.342/.473/8

128) Gabriel Gonzalez SEA, OF, 18.2 – Gonzalez is a high signing bonus ($1.1 million) international prospect who was one of the top breakouts in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .287/.371/.521 with 7 homers, 9 steals, and a 15.8%/9.5% K%/BB% in 54 games. He’s only 5’10, but he packs a punch with plenty of power projection to go along with above average speed and a good feel to hit. DSL stats are the least reliable, but he’s a great high upside target. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 78/24/81/.271/.337/.470/12

129) Asa Lacy KCR, LHP, 22.10 – Lacy’s control was atrocious in his pro debut with a 17.3% BB% in 52 IP at High-A. He also pitched in the AFL and the control was just as bad with 6 walks in 7.2 IP. He wasn’t exactly a control artist in college either with a career 4.0 BB/9 (3.0 BB/9 his junior year), but it was never this bad, so I do think it is reasonable to assume that will regress closer to what he’s shown in the past. He shouldn’t have any fear about throwing the ball over the plate, because the stuff is elite with an upper 90’s fastball and plus slider that led to a 33.3% K% (15 K’s in the AFL). His changeup and curve also flash plus. He’s an ace if he improves his control. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.78/1.33/186 in 163 IP

130) Shea Langeliers ATL, C, 24.5 – Langeliers’ answered the questions about his ultimate power potential this year after hitting just 2 homers in his 54 game pro debut in 2019. He brought his GB% down 9.7 percentage points to 30.7% and jacked out 22 homers in 97 games at mostly Double-A. It does come with some swing and miss, striking out 26.2% of the time at Double-A and 42.9% at Triple-A (in 14 PA). 2022 Projection: 12/3/15/.236/.302/.417/0 Prime Projection: 62/23/69/.252/.321/.444/1

131) Tyler Freeman CLE, SS, 22.10 – Left shoulder surgery ended Freeman’s season after just 41 games. He wasn’t able to tap into that extra power that was reported from the alt site in 2020, hitting only 2 homers at Double-A. He was able to carry over his elite contact rates though with a 11.7% K%. He doesn’t walk much (4.4% BB%), and while he has some speed, he was only 4 for 6 on the bases this year. The elite contact rates and the hope he will come into more power is what you are buying here. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/16/65/.286/.339/.430/11

132) Luisangel Acuna TEX, SS/2B, 20.1 – Luisangel is smaller than his brother and doesn’t have his brother’s power, but he’s a good ballplayer in his own right with the chance for across the board production. He shows a mature plate approach with a 23.3%/10.4% K%/BB% and plus speed with 44 steals in 55 attempts. He also jacked 12 homers with a 49.7% GB%, so if he can lower that groundball rate and get stronger as he matures, he may end up with some real pop. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/17/70/.266/.335/.423/19

133) Kristian Robinson ARI, OF, 21.4 – Robinson’s career is up in the air after he was sentenced to 18 months probation for assaulting a police officer during a mental breakdown. There is no clear answer on when he will be allowed to continue his career. He was already a high risk player due to hit tool concerns, and this latest development pushes the risk off the charts. I completely get if you want to cut bait, but his potentially elite power/speed combo is worth hanging onto until there is at least a little more clarity on his future. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 74/25/81/.233/.308/.465/14

134) Greg Jones TBR, SS, 24.1 – Jones is all about that pure, uncut upside with double plus speed and plus raw power. He knocked 14 homers and was 34 for 36 on the bases in 72 games split between High-A (144 wRC+ in 72 games) and Double-A (60 wRC+ in 16 games). He was a perfect for 7 for 7 on the bases at Double-A, so the stolen base prowess is definitely real. His strikeout rates are in the danger zone (29.2% at High-A and 35% at Double-A), and he’s on the older side, so the risk is very high, but the upside is worth chasing. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/16/61/.242/.318/.428/24

135) Ezequiel Duran TEX, 2B/SS, 22.10 – Duran is an explosive player with a powerful righty swing. He cracked 19 homers in 105 games at High-A and is now ripping up the AFL with a .942 OPS. His plate approach still needs refinement (27.6%/8.5% K%/BB%), and while he stole 19 bags, he got caught 9 times and isn’t a burner. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/25/79/.253/.318/.458/7

136) Sam Bachman LAA, RHP, 22.6 – Selected 9th overall, Bachman has an aggressive, attacking delivery that he uses to fire upper 90’s heat with a nasty plus slider. He had some shoulder soreness early in the year, but was lights out when on the mound with a pitching line of 1.81/0.77/93/17 in 59.2 IP. There is some reliever risk, but the stuff is electric. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.78/1.21/179 in 163 IP

137) Andrew Painter PHI, RHP, 19.0 – Selected 13th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Painter is a big dude at 6’7”, 215 pounds and throws a 4 pitch mix (fastball, slider, curve, change) with an easy repeatable delivery. He’s displayed good control and all of his pitches have the potential to be above average at least. He dominated in his pro debut with 0 ER and a 12/0 K/BB over 6 IP in rookie ball. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 14/3.71/1.18/198 in 183 IP

138) James Triantos CHC, 2B/SS, 19.2 – Selected 56th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Triantos had an eye opening pro debut, slashing .327/.376/.594 with 6 homers, 3 steals, and a 16.5%/6.4% K%/BB% in 25 games in rookie ball. He has a textbook righty swing and a great feel to hit. He doesn’t project for huge power, but he should be able to get to all of the power he has through quality of contact. The hype has started to percolate for him, but he should still come at a good value in off-season drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 85/23/78/.283/.341/.462/6

139) Jose Salas MIA, SS, 18.11 – If your thing is finding high upside prospects who can fly up prospects lists in a hurry, Salas is your guy. He proved too advanced for stateside rookie ball as a young 18 year old, putting up a 163 wRC+ with a 21.5%/10.3% K%/BB% in 28 games. Miami was impressed enough to send him to full season for 27 games and he was able to hold his own there too with a .333 OBP and a very reasonable 22.8%. He stole 14 bags on the season and while his power didn’t show up with only 2 homers, there is definitely more coming as his 6’2”, 191 pound frame continues to mature. Now is the time to get in. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/23/80/.273/.348/.461/12

140) Blake Walston ARI, LHP, 20.9 – Walston is a big lefty at 6’5”, 175 pounds with a legitimate 4 pitch mix (fastball, curve, slider, change). All four of his pitches have the potential to be at least above average, with his curveball as his money pitch. He pitched well in his first taste of full season ball with a pitching line of 3.76/1.24/117/33 split between Single-A and High-A, and he’s shaping up to be a high K mid rotation guy. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.88/1.27/189 in 177 IP

141) Eddys Leonard LAD, 2B/SS, 21.4 – Leonard isn’t physically imposing at 6’0”, 160 pounds (probably heavier than that now), but the ball definitely jumps off his bat. He whacked 22 homers in 107 games split between Single-A and High-A. His plate approach was solid with a 23.6%/10.4% K%/BB%, and he has some speed too with 9 steals. He isn’t likely to win you any one category, but he can be a damn good overall hitter. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/21/76/.265/.339/.446/7

142) Heston Kjerstad BAL, OF, 23.2 – Heart inflammation has kept Kjerstad out all year but he recently started taking BP. If you are negotiating a trade this off-season with a team that has Kjerstad in their system, seeing if you can get him tacked on for cheap wouldn’t be the worst idea. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/26/81/.252/.320/.472/3

143) Roderick Arias NYY, SS, 17.7 – The crown jewel of this year’s international free agent class, Arias is a switch hitter with an all around skillset that could develop in any number of directions. He’s shown a good feel to hit with the ability to hit it hard and has above average speed. Defense might be his best tool at the moment. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 83/21/81/.268/.335/.453/12

144) Cristian Vaquero WAS, OF, 17.8 – Vaquero is expected to sign for the top signing bonus in the international class and has the requisite upside to back that up. He’s an elite athlete at 6’3”, 185 pounds with a plus power/speed combo and the frame to tack on more muscle. The hit tool is still raw, so the risk is high. ETA: 2028 Prime Projection: 77/24/85/.258/.331/.462/14

145) Adrian Morejon SDP, LHP, 23.1 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in late April 2021 and will likely be out until mid-season 2022. Morejon was one of my favorite targets last off-season with a 96.3 MPH fastball and 3 potentially plus, swing and miss secondaries in his changeup, curve and slider. He added a sinker to the mix this year and the extremely small sample results were positive with a 30.8% whiff% and negative 3 degree launch angle. He seems mostly forgotten about, but he has the kind of premium stuff that is worth waiting on. He is an easy flier that you can probably get for close to nothing at this point. 2022 Projection: 3/4.12/1.31/62 in 60 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.79/1.24/177 in 162 IP

146) AJ Puk OAK, LHP, 26.11 – Puk is starting to look pretty locked into being a bullpen arm, at least for the next few seasons. He has the classic high leverage reliever profile with a 95.4 MPH fastball and a plus slider that put up a 46.4% whiff%. 2022 Projection: 4/3.93/1.33/81 in 73 IP

147) Kyle Muller ATL, LHP, 24.6 – Muller has plus stuff with a 93.4 fastball and two swing and miss secondaries in his slider (34.6% whiff%) and curve (48.1% whiff%). It resulted in a 30.8% whiff% on the MLB level and a 27% K% at Triple-A, but his poor control makes him high risk with a 12.9% BB% (12.2% at Triple-A). There is plenty of competition in Atlanta for rotation spots, so he could end up in the pen, especially early in his career. 2022 Projection: 3/4.03/1.35/71 in 65 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.83/1.32/169 in 155 IP

148) Graham Ashcraft CIN, RHP, 24.1 – Ashcraft broke out in 2021 with a pitching line of 3.00/1.11/129/37 in 111 IP split between High-A and Double-A. He misses bats and induces lots of groundballs (60.5% GB% in 72.1 IP at Double-A), which is a great combination. His bread and butter is a mid to upper 90’s fastball that has hit 100 MPH with good cutting action. He combines that with a filthy breaking ball and developing changeup. He’s one of my favorite pop up pitching prospects this year and while there is reliever risk, I still think he is being undervalued. 2022 Projection: 2/4.19/1.33/47 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.89/1.28/178 in 165 IP

149) Nolan Jones CLE, 3B/OF, 23.9 – Jones feels like he’s been around forever, and he has the requisite prospect fatigue that goes along with that, but he still has the potential to be an excellent power and patience bat. He put up a 14.5% BB% in 99 games at Triple-A, and while he hit only 13 homers, it was likely due to a cold streak to start the year. He hit 12 homers in his final 66 games. The strikeouts have climbed as he climbed the minor league leaguer, culminating with a 30% K% this year, so he’s a better target in OBP leagues. 2022 Projection: 37/9/32/.226/.317/.435/2 Prime Projection: 84/27/81/.242/.343/.471/3

150) Bryce Jarvis ARI, RHP, 24.3 – Jarvis is an advanced pitcher with an above average 4 pitch mix. His fastball sits in the mid 90’s and his changeup is his best secondary. He ran into some trouble at Double-A in his pro debut with a 5.66 ERA in 35 IP, but he was still getting strikeouts with a 40/17 K/BB. I loved him coming out of the draft and I’m still on board. 2022 Projection: 2/4.46/1.35/40 in 40 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.98/1.29/175 in 170 IP

151) Steven Kwan CLE, OF, 24.7 – Kwan’s had elite contact rates with an elite plate approach his entire career going back to college, and that continued in the upper levels of the minors with a 9.1%/10.6% K%/BB% in 77 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. And this year to power ticked up, cracking 12 homers in those 77 games as he started to pull the ball more. He’s only 5’9”, 170 pounds, and he’s already 24, so the power potential probably isn’t huge, and he’s not a big base stealer either, although he will nab a handful. Proximity also plays a role in this ranking as he should compete for a starting job in spring. 2022 Projection: 52/11/41/.272/.338/.423/5 Prime Projection: 84/19/71/.285/.346/.448/8

152) Forrest Whitley HOU, RHP, 24.6 – Whitley underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2021 and is expected to be out until the middle of next season. He also battled shoulder inflammation in 2019 which contributed to an awful season. Assuming his stuff returns completely, the upside is still there, but he was far from a finished product even before all of the injuries over the last 3 seasons. The risk is starting to overshadow the reward. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 8/3.98/1.33/155 in 140 IP

153) Matt Allan NYM, RHP, 20.11 – Allan underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2021 which may keep him out until towards the end of the 2022 season. When healthy, he throws a mid 90’s fastball with a plus, high spin rate curveball and a changeup that was getting rave reviews at the alt site in 2020. He’s only pitched 10.1 professional innings in his career, and is now undergoing major arm surgery, so the risk is high, but so is the upside. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 12/3.83/1.25/175 in 160 IP

154) Quinn Priester PIT, RHP, 21.6 – Priester’s fastball was sitting in the low 90’s by the end of the year, and even registered some in the high 80’s. He was in the mid 90’s earlier in the year, so the hope is that he will be able to maintain those numbers as he builds innings and gains strength. His 97.2 IP at High-A was by far the most of his career. He put up a solid 3.04 ERA, but his 24.1%/9.6% K%/BB% was less impressive. He throws a legitimate 5 pitch mix with his curveball as his best secondary. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/4.08/1.31/166 in 170 IP

155) Ryne Nelson ARI, RHP, 24.2 – Nelson’s moneymaker is an at least plus, mid 90’s fastball which hitters have major trouble picking up. It’s a swing and miss pitch. He combines that with a potentially plus curveball, average slider, and a developing change. His control took a big step forward this year, putting up a respectable 8.2% BB% at Double-A. It all led to a 3.51 ERA with a 104/26 K/BB in 77 IP at Double-A (2.52 ERA in 39.1 IP at High-A). 2022 Projection: Prime Projection: 10/3.95/1.31/165 in 155 IP

156) Drey Jameson ARI, RHP, 24.7 – Jameson has electric stuff with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and a plus, put away slider. His fastball command isn’t great, and when he wants to locate it the velocity can drop into the low 90’s. He seems to throw 3 variations of the slider (upper 80’s, mid 80’s, lower 80’s) and all 3 of the pitches are plus. He also mixes in a curve and change, but he mostly goes to his fastball/slider combo. It all led to a pitching line of 3.98/1.21/145/36 in 110.2 IP. He’s only 6’0”, 165 pounds and he looks a bit reliever-ish to me, but hard to argue with the great stuff and strikeout numbers. 2022 Projection: 2/4.32/1.36/47 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.92/1.32/168 in 150 IP

157) Brayan Bello BOS, RHP, 22.10 – Bello rolled through High-A with a 2.27 ERA and 45/7 K/BB in 31.2 IP before meeting his match in Double-A with a 4.66 ERA, but his strikeout rate was still excellent (31.1%) and he had a 3.33 xFIP, so he pitched better than his surface stats. He has big stuff with a mid 90’s fastball that he can regularly get into the upper 90’s and the potential for 2 plus secondaries in his slider and change. He has solid control, but his command can waver and he doesn’t necessarily consistently hit his spots. If he can improve his control/command, he has legitimate top of the rotation upside, but he’ll more likely top out as a mid rotation guy with high K rates. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.89/1.30/175 in 165 IP

158) Taj Bradley TBR, RHP, 21.0 – Bradley relies heavily on his plus mid 90’s fastball which he has above average control of and gets plenty of whiffs with. He combines that with a breaking ball that flashes plus, but is still inconsistent, and a lesser used developing changeup. He rolled right through the lower minors with a pitching line of 1.83/0.93/123/31 in 103.1 IP split between Single-A and High-A. Good control of a plus fastball makes him relatively safe, and his ceiling will be determined by how much he can improve his secondaries. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.98/1.25/163 in 160 IP

159) Brailyn Marquez CHC, LHP, 23.2 – It was a lost season for Marquez as he never got on the mound in 2021 due to getting Covid in the spring and then suffering a shoulder strain when he was ramping back up. The stuff is too nasty to just forget about though with an upper 90’s fastball, plus slider, and a changeup that supposedly showed improvement at the alt site in 2020. He needs to improve his control and the shoulder injury adds more risk, but I still love taking a shot on his upside. 2022 Projection: 4/4.15/1.33/76 in 70 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.76/1.29/175 in 155 IP

160) DJ Herz CHC, LHP, 21.3 – Herz has a bit of a funky lefty delivery which always wrecks havoc on hitter’s ability to pick up pitches. It can add some injury risk and control problems (4.8 BB/9), so it’s a give and take. He used that delivery to fire 3 potentially plus pitches in his mid 90’s fastball, curve, and changeup. The stuff is nasty and it led to a pitching line of 3.31/1.05/131/41 in 81.2 IP split between Single-A and High-A. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.76/1.28/180 in 160 IP

161) Sixto Sanchez MIA, RHP, 23.0 – Sanchez reportedly had a setback in his rehab from shoulder surgery and there are also rumors the team is not happy with how he is handling his rehab. On talent alone, Sanchez could rank much higher on this list, but the risk is starting to far outweigh the reward. 2022 Projection: 3/4.23/1.31/45 in 50 IP

162) Yoelqui Cespedes CHW, OF, 24.7 – Cespedes came as advertised with a plus power/speed combo (8 homers and 18 stolen bases in 72 games split between High-A and Double-A) and a raw plate plate approach (83/16 K/BB). He is so talented that even with the poor plate approach he still managed to put up a 127 wRC+ at High-A (.278 BA) and 108 wRC+ at Double-A (.298 BA). There is also often an adjustment period when Cuban players come stateside. He is one of those players that is likely overrated in more casual leagues because of name value, and underrated in more serious leagues. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/19/73/.252/.316/.424/16

163) Austin Hendrick CIN, OF, 20.9 – Hendrick was an extreme 3 true outcome slugger in his pro debut, slashing .211/.380/.388 with 7 homers, 4 steals, a 28.4% GB%, and a 37.6%/19.2% K%/BB% in 63 games at Single-A. This is likely who he will always be with a big uppercut lefty swing, although I doubt it will always be to this extreme level. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/28/85/.240/.332/.473/6

164) Johan Rojas PHI, OF, 21.8 – Rojas is an explosive player with strong contact rates, plus speed, and plus raw power, but he still hasn’t put it all together with high groundball rates. He struggled at Single-A in 78 games with a 86 wRC+ before catching fire in his 17 game High-A debut with 3 homers and a 161 wRC+. He has a nice blend of upside due to his power/speed combo and floor due to his contact rates. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/17/73/.278/.326/.426/18

165) Hendry Mendez MIL, OF, 18.5 – Mendez was one of the most advanced hitters in the Dominican Summer League with a 3.1%/10.9% K%/BB% in 21 games. He was then promoted to stateside rookie ball and raked there too with a 138 wRC+ and 13.5%/13.5% K%/BB%. He only hit 1 homer in 40 games, but he is a projectable 6’2”, 175 pounds with plenty of power projection. He has the potential for plus hit and power at peak. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 83/22/79/.280/.350/.480/9

166) Jackson Chourio MIL, OF, 18.1 – Chourio checked in at #922 on my 2021 Top 1,000 after signing for $1.8 million, and he delivered on that promise in his pro debut, slashing, .296/.386/.447 with 5 homers, 8 steals, and a 14.8%/12.2% K%/BB% in 45 games in the DSL. He’s an advanced hitter with plus speed, and at a projectable 6’1”, 165 pounds, he has the chance to develop above average power at least. He’s a great high upside shot to take. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 78/20/76/.268/.339/.437/14

167) Manuel Beltre TOR, SS, 17.10 – Beltre was known for his advanced plate approach and plus contact rates coming into pro ball, and he lived up to his scouting report to a T with a 13.9%/17.6% K%/BB%. His 46.9% flyball percentage was likely part of the reason for his low .225 BA, but when his power inevitable ticks up, that high flyball rate will lead to plenty of dingers. Now is the time to buy into Beltre. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 88/21/81/.281/.359/.462/11

168) Colson Montgomery CHW, SS, 20.4 – Selected 22nd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Montgomery is a big lefty with big power potential. He’s not fast, but he’s not a lumbering slugger either as he was a standout basketball player too. On the downside, he’s old for the high school class and there are swing and miss concerns. He had a solid but unspectacular pro debut, slashing .287/.396/.362 with 0 homers, a 59.4% GB%, 0 steals and a 19.8%/11.7% K%/BB% in 26 games in rookie ball. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/23/80/.263/.335/.457/6

169) Gunnar Hoglund TOR, RHP, 22.4 – Selected 19th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Hoglund underwent Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out until mid-season 2022. When healthy, he uses an easy, rhythmic delivery that produces high spin rates and plus control/command over a 3 pitch mix (fastball, slider, change). All of his pitches have the potential to be above average and play up because of his command. He dominated before the injury with a pristine 13.8 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9 (2.87 ERA). Fastball ticking up into the mid 90’s could be the last piece to top of the rotation potential. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 13/3.77/1.19/185 in 171 IP

170) Kyle Harrison SFG, LHP, 20.8 – Harrison uses a funky, almost sidearm lefty delivery to rack up strikeouts (35.7% K% in 98.2 IP at Single-A), but it also comes with command issues (11.8% BB%). His fastball is a plus pitch and he combines that with a potentially plus slider and much improved changeup. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 11/3.93/1.32/191 in 170 IP

171) Hunter Bishop SFG, OF, 23.9 – Bishop missed almost the entire season with a shoulder injury, but he returned in time for the Arizona Fall League where he’s slashing .269/.345/.462 with 5 doubles, 0 homers, 0 steals, and a 12/1 K/BB in 8 games. The athleticism and plus power/speed combo are still there, but he’s missed a lot of development time and the hit tool is a question. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 81/23/74/.250/.340/.450/9

172) Cole Henry WASH, RHP, 22.9 – Henry’s been one of the most impressive pitchers in the AFL with a pitching line of 3.32/1.11/30/9 in 19 IP. This coming off his utter domination of High-A (1.88/0.79/63/11 in 43 IP). He’s 6’4”, 225 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and two potentially plus secondaries in his changeup and curve. He has good control over all of his pitches. I like him a ton. This off-season is definitely a great time to buy in while the price is low. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.86/1.27/189 in 174 IP

173) Spencer Strider ATL, RHP, 23.5 – Strider made his pro debut in 2021 and made it all the way to the majors for 2.1. IP. He racked up strikeouts in the minors with a plus fastball/slider combo, putting up a 153/40 K/BB with a 3.64 ERA in 94 IP at mostly Double-A. His fastball consistently hits the upper 90’s, and the slider is potentially plus, but without a real third pitch there is a reliever risk. 2022 Projection: 2/4.25/1.33/45 in 40 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.01/1.30/162 in 150 IP

174) Ryan Murphy SFG, RHP, 22.6 – Murphy steamrolled through the lower levels of the minors with pitching line of 2.52/0.91/164/26 in 107.1 IP split between Single-A and High-A. He shows good control of a traditional 4 pitch mix with a low 90’s fastball, plus curveball, above average slider, and developing change. If he can add a few MPH to his fastball, watch out. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.89/1.23/188 in 175 IP

175) Will Bednar SFG, RHP, 21.10 – Selected 14th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Bednar has MLB bloodlines with his brother, David, breaking out in Pittsburgh’s pen. Will throws low to mid 90’s heat with a plus slider and a developing changeup. His numbers in the SEC have been very good with a pitching line of 3.22/1.14/136/26 in 89.1 IP over 2020-21. There isn’t huge upside, but landing in San Francisco is the best possible spot for a pitching prospect. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.96/1.29/173 in 165 IP

176) Ezequiel Tovar COL, SS, 20.9 – Tovar is a plus contact (12.2% K%), plus speed (24 for 30 on the bases) ballplayer who showed more power than expected in 2021 with 15 homers in 104 games split between Single-A and High-A. He didn’t walk much with a 3.6% BB%, but maybe he can end up something like Raimel Tapia with a little more power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/14/63/.280/.325/.410/18

177) Peyton Battenfield CLE, RHP, 24.8 – Battenfield is 6’4”, 224 pounds with an overhand delivery that causes some uncomfortable at bats. His fastball is plus and can regularly hit the mid 90’s. He combines that with a slower, loopy-ish curveball, a lesser used changeup that flashes plus, and a hard cutter/slider. Everything played up because of his elite control, leading to a 2.53 ERA with a 131/19 K/BB in 103 IP at mostly Double-A, although he has never shown that level of control before, so it will be interesting to see if he can truly maintain that level. 2022 Projection: Prime Projection: 11/4.04/1.24/178 in 174 IP

Tier 6

178) Joshua Baez STL, OF, 18.9 – Selected 54th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Baez was one of the youngest players in the draft and has one of the best power projections, notching a 102 MPH exit velocity at a Perfect Game event. He’s also relatively fast with a 6.67 60 yard dash time, showing he is not just a lumbering slugger. He doesn’t project for major strikeout issues, but there is some swing and miss to his game. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 79/25/84/.253/.336/.473/8

179) Oscar Colas CHW, OF, 23.5 – Expected to sign with Chicago in the upcoming international free agent period for $2.7 million. Colas used to be a two way player, but is now focusing solely on hitting. He’s a built up 6’1”, 209 pounds with a smooth and powerful lefty swing that is reminiscent of many successful lefthanded power hitters. He has a strong history of production in Cuba and Japan professional leagues, showing present plus power. There is plenty of inherent, unknown risks, but I would be willing to take a shot on him. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/26/83/.262/.331/.483/6

180) Lazaro Montes SEA, OF, 17.6 – Montes is a 6’4”, 205 pound power hitting beast with good athleticism. Just check out this video of him demolishing the ball, and listen to the sound off the bat. The power hitting upside is obvious. He’s one of my favorite FYPD targets this year. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 77/27/85/.258/.336/.482/5

181) Wilman Diaz LAD, SS, 18.5 – Diaz struggled in his first taste of pro ball with an 89 wRC+ and 27.7% K% in 24 games in the DSL. He was getting better as the season went along, and 24 games is a very small sample, so I wouldn’t panic based on the slow start to his career. He still has all the tools that made him a high priced international signing, but he obviously has a long way to go. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 82/23/76/.267/.333/.450/12

182) Luis Gil NYY, RHP, 23.10 – Gil made his MLB debut in 2021 and he held his own, showing off a nasty fastball/slider combo. The fastball sat 96.1 MPH and the slider put up a .234 xwOBA with a 37.5% whiff% in 29.1 IP. He’s still wild with a 5.1 BB/9 in 79.1 IP split between Double-A and Triple-A, and the changeup wasn’t much of a weapon in the majors with a 7.3% usage rate and .529 xwOBA, but this is a bet on the stuff. 2022 Projection: 3/4.31/1.38/87 in 72 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.81/1.34/184 in 168 IP

183) Logan Allen CLE, LHP, 23.7 – Allen has pitched well at every stop of his career going back to 2018. He made quick work of High-A in his pro debut with a 1.58 ERA and 67/13 K/BB in 55.1 IP before getting promoted to Double-A and more or less doing the same with a 2.85 ERA and 76/13 K/BB in 60 IP. He throws low 90’s heat with a plus changeup and average curve, so the stuff doesn’t necessarily jump out at you. He also isn’t exactly an intimidating presence on the mound at 6’0”, 190 pounds. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.10/1.25/171 in 168 IP

184) Jake Eder MIA, LHP, 23.4 – Eder underwent Tommy John surgery and will likely miss all of 2022. It was a really disappointing end to what was otherwise an eye opening season for the young lefty. He was cruising right through Double-A with his mid 90’s heat and at least plus curve, putting up a pitching line of 1.77/0.98/99/27 in 71.1 IP. If not for the injury, he very well could have competed for #2 overall on this list, but missing an entire year and the added injury risk has him dropping a bit for me. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.82/1.27/179 in 165 IP

185) Jordan Wicks CHC, LHP, 22.7 – Selected 21st overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Wicks is a safe pick that is more appealing the deeper the league is. His money maker is a double plus changeup that he relies on heavily. The fastball sits in the low 90’s and he has two average-ish breaking balls with his slider being the better of the two pitches. He had a pitching line of 3.70/1.28/118/28 in 92.1 IP in the Big 12, so while that is solid, he hasn’t exactly been lights out. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/4.09/1.28/176 in 173 IP

186) Gavin Williams CLE, RHP, 22.8 – Selected 23rd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Williams always had the big fastball which can now reach 100 MPH, and in 2021 his control (2.3 BB/9) and secondaries (curve, slider, change) took big steps forward en route to a pitching line of 1.88/0.96/130/21 in 81.1 IP. He’s old for the class and has major reliever risk, but the stuff is exciting. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.03/1.34/164 in 151 IP

187) Zack Gelof OAK, 3B, 22.5 – Selected 60th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Gelof is 6’3”, 205 pounds with plus power to all fields. He hit only 9 homers in 63 games in the ACC this year, but Virginia’s home ballpark is notorious for suppressing power. He proved the power was real in his pro debut, smashing 7 homers with a 143 wRC+ in 32 games at Single-A before going 7 for 12 in his 3 game Triple-A cup of coffee. He’s also a good athlete with a very successful career on the bases in college which carried over into pro ball (13 steals in 15 attempts). He’s one of my favorite under the radar first year player draft targets. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/24/79/.261/.326/.462/8

188) Ty Madden DET, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 32nd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Madden uses an overhead delivery that vaguely reminds me a bit of Ian Anderson to throw a traditional 4-pitch mix highlighted by mid-90’s heat. He struggled with control in 2019, but was much better in 2020 and that was carried over somewhat in 2021 with a pitching line of 2.41/1.05/119/39 in 100.2 IP. He’s a relatively safe starter with some upside still in the tank. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.97/1.29/175 in 175 IP

189) Michael McGreevy STL, RHP, 21.9 – Selected 18th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, McGreevy is a control artist who had a 1.5 BB/9 in his college career over 189.1 IP. The stuff isn’t huge with a low 90’s sinker and 3 secondaries (curve-best secondary, slider, change), but he’s young for his class and there could be more in the tank. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.18/1.26/158 in 170 IP

190) Evan Carter TEX, OF, 19.7 – A stress fracture in his back ended what was shaping up to be an excellent pro debut for Carter. He was an 18 year old in full season ball and he walked more than he struck out with a 19.2%/23.3% K%/BB%. He hit only two homers, but at 6’4”, 190 pounds and with a 37.2% GB%, more power is definitely coming. He also has plus speed with 12 steals in 32 games. The advanced plate approach gives him a safe floor, and the upside is high if he can get stronger as he matures, which seems like a good bet to make. If he didn’t get hurt, he would have likely placed much higher on this list. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 83/21/74/.274/.345/.441/13

191) Caleb Kilian CHC, RHP, 24.10 – Kilian is 6’4”, 180 pounds with an advanced feel for pitching and elite control. He put up a 112/13 K/BB with a 2.42 ERA at mostly Double-A. The stuff isn’t necessarily that great with a low 90’s fastball that he can ramp up into the mid 90’s, a potentially plus curve, and average change. He projects as a mid to back end starter who should have a strong WHIP which helps for fantasy. 2022 Projection; Prime Projection: 10/4.18/1.23/157 in 165 IP

192) Tommy Romero TBR, RHP, 24.9 – Romero dominated the upper levels of the minors with a pitching of 2.61/0.96/145/31 in 110.1 IP split between Double-A and Triple-A. Romero does most of his damage with a plus fastball that can reach the mid 90’s, and he combines that with two solid secondaries in his curve and change. Plus command helps everything play up. 2022 Projection: Prime Projection: 9/3.92/1.26/155 in 153

193) Owen White TEX, RHP, 22.8 – White broke his hand during his first start of the season in Single-A didn’t return until August, limiting him to 63.2 IP including the AFL. He was one of the most impressive pitchers in the AFL, showing off a dominant mid 90’s fastball and 3 quality secondaries in his curve, slider, and change. This was his first year pitching pro ball and he hasn’t faced advanced competition, so the track record is short, but the plus stuff gives him legitimate upside. He’s a great pitcher to take a shot on in off-season prospect drafts, and depending on the league you should be able to get pretty late. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.02/1.28/178 in 165 IP

194) Michael Toglia COL, 1B, 23.8 – Toglia is a 6’5”, 226 pound switch hitter with plus power (22 homers in 115 games split between High-A and Double-A), but his strikeout rates have been very high even going back to his college days (28.5% K% in 2021). I’m also not sure his power is quite big enough to make up for the strikeout problems, although Coors can obviously mask some of these problems. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/25/79/.246/.323/.464/5

195) Brandon Williamson SEA, LHP, 24.0 – Williamson is a tall and lanky 6’6”, 210 pounds which always makes for an uncomfortable at-bat. His stuff isn’t huge with a low 90’s fastball, potentially plus breaking ball and developing change, but it was mighty effective vs. Double-A batters with a 3.48 ERA and 33%/8.1% K%/BB%. 2022 Projection: 3/4.31/1.36/53 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.10/1.31/174 in 166 IP

196) Vaughn Grissom ATL, SS, 21.3 – Grissom’s advanced plate approach transferred to full season ball with a 14.2%/11.8% K%/BB% in 87 games split between Single-A and High-A. He hit only 7 homers and his GB% was high, but at 6’3”, 180 pounds there should be more in the tank. He was 16 for 19 on the bases, and while he’s not a true burner and it’s hard to trust stolen base numbers in the lower minors, he should contribute in steals. He has average to above average across the board potential. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 83/20/76/.273/.347/.448/9

197) Pedro Pineda OAK, OF, 18.7 – The scouting report didn’t change much on Pineda this season. He’s a high risk/high reward prospect with a plus power/speed combo and hit tool concerns. He performed very well as a 17 year old in stateside rookie ball with a 121 wRC+ in 23 games, but he also struck out a lot in both the Dominican League (32.5% K% in 10 games) and the Arizona Complex League (36.4%). ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 76/23/82/.245/.332/.452/14

198) Max Muncy OAK, SS, 19.6 – Selected 25th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Muncy is in the 99th percentile of the high school class for exit velocity and in the 95th percentile for bat speed (according to Perfect Game). He projects for only average speed and he also has some hit tool risk, evidenced by a 35.3% K% in his 11 game pro debut, but the dude can put a charge into the ball. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 78/22/84/.258/.330/.447/9

199) Chase Petty CIN, RHP, 19.0 – Selected 26th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Petty slings a mid 90’s fastball that has hit over 100 MPH from a 3/4 arm slot. His slider and changeup are both a work in progress but both flash above average potential. There is some reliever risk, but Petty has the upside to end up the top prep pitcher in this draft class. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 12/3.87/1.28/183 in 171 IP

200) Ryan Cusick ATL, RHP, 22.5 – Selected 24th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, the ball absolutely explodes out of Cusick’s hand with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and a plus curve. He racks up strikeouts with 108 K’s in 70 IP, but control is a major issue with 32 walks, and his 4.24 ERA (1.39 WHIP) isn’t exactly great. His control looked better in his small sample pro debut with 4 walks in 16.1 IP at Single-A, and it didn’t impact his K rate at all with 34 strikeouts. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.89/1.33/169 in 158 IP

201) Geraldo Perdomo ARI, SS, 22.5 – It was a tale of 2 halves for Perdomo who had a .482 OPS in his first 53 games, and then put up a .986 in his final 43 games. The truth is probably somewhere in between as Perdomo projects for solid across the board production. He’ll need a power breakout to really become an impact player. 2022 Projection: 22/2/16/.242/.303/.373/3 Prime Projection: 78/17/62/.275/.342/.422/11

202) Xzavion Curry CLE, RHP, 23.8 – Curry’s breaking balls (curve, slider) are a thing of beauty and are at least plus pitches. His fastball sits in the low 90’s but it is a very effective pitch. He pounds the strike zone and it led to pitching line of 2.30/0.89/123/16 in 97.2 IP at mostly High-A. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.94/1.24/169 in 165 IP

203) Josh Winder MIN, RHP, 25.5 – Right shoulder impingement ended Winder’s season in late July after 72 IP. When healthy, he showed good control of a mid 90’s fastball with his best secondary being a nasty hard changeup that he throws around 90 MPH (he also throws a mid 80’s change). Both of his breaking balls are solid pitches too. 2022 Projection: 3/4.35/1.34/62 in 65 IP Prime Projection: 11/4.00/1.28/176 in 173 IP

204) Matt Canterino MIN, RHP, 24.3 – A right elbow strain limited Canterino to just 23 IP at mostly High-A, but boy did look dominant in those innings with a 0.78 ERA and a 45/4 K/BB. He throws a plus fastball/slider combo with a changeup that has shown improvement and solid curve too. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.31/175 in 167 IP

205) Jordan Balazovic MIN, RHP, 23.6 – Balazovic’s best pitch is his mid 90’s fastball which he does an excellent job of commanding, but the secondaries leave something to be desired. The curveball is average and he completely scrapped his changeup towards the end of the year for a splitter. The splitter shows some promise but it’s far from a proven pitch. He had a solid season at Double-A with a pitching line of 3.62/1.40/102/38 in 97 IP, but the secondaries will need to improve if he wants to be an impact MLB starter. 2022 Projection: 1/4.58/1.40/41 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.24/1.33/155 in 161 IP

206) Kyle Isbel KCR, OF, 25.1 – Isbel put up a .772 OPS in his 83 PA MLB debut, but his xStats were terrible with a well below average .251 xwOBA. His best skill is his plus speed (28.2 ft/sec sprint speed), and he’s been a very successful base stealer through he minor league career (57 for 72 in 228 games). He’s made contact his entire career and that continued in the majors with a slightly above average 23.9% whiff%. He doesn’t hit the ball hard enough to really do damage, but his exit velocity numbers were merely below average (87.3 MPH EV), they weren’t terrible. He definitely has the skills for some moderate across the board production. 2022 Projection: 58/12/53/.252/.321/.406/15

207) Masyn Winn STL, SS/RHP, 20.0 – Winn might actually have a shot at being a two way player as he has explosive tools as both a pitcher and hitter. At the very least it gives him a legitimate back up plan if he can’t make enough of an impact at the plate. As for his hitting, he didn’t show much power in his pro debut with only 5 homers in 97 games split between Single-A and High-A, but there is more power coming down the line, and he had the wheels working with 32 steals in 37 attempts (obligatory disclaimer: rule changes made stealing bases easier at Single-A and High-A). He put up a 112 wRC+ in 61 games at Single-A before struggling at High-A with a 48 wRC+ in 36 games. As a pitcher, St. Louis gave him one inning towards the end of the season to show his stuff, and he impressed with a mid 90’s fastball and a nasty breaking ball. He pitched a clean inning with one K. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/15/62/.261/.320/.415/17 – 2/3.95/1.31/36 in 30 IP

208) Richie Palacios CLE, 2B, 24.11 – Palacios opened some eyes in the AFL, slashing .269/.387/.513 with 3 homers, 4 steals and a 15/13 K/BB in 20 games. It is a continuation of what he did at Double-A and Triple-A this year with a plus plate approach, plus speed and some pop. He has a big, fun lefty swing that is geared to rack up doubles, but at 5’10”, 180 pounds, and already at 24 years old, I’m not sure how much more over the fence power we can project. Either way, he definitely has the potential to chip in a little bit in every category if given the playing time. 2022 Projection: Prime Projection: 76/14/63/.266/.332/.416/18

209) Peyton Burdick MIA, OF, 25.1 – Burdick went full 3 true outcome slugger on us this season, slashing .224/.367/.456 with 23 homers, 9 steals, and a 146/79 K/BB in 114 games at mostly Double-A. I would be cautious in 5×5 AVG leagues, but in medium to deep OBP leagues he could be a solid under the radar target right now considering his proximity to the bigs. 2022 Projection: 33/11/28/.212/.301/.424/3 Prime Projection: 78/26/77/.228/.322/452/8

210) Gabriel Arias CLE, SS, 22.1 – Arias quietly put together a rock solid season at Triple-A at barely 21 years old. He slashed .284/.348/.454 with 13 homers, 5 steals, and a 22.8%/8.1% K%/BB% in 115 games. It was good for a 115 wRC+. Showing the improved hit tool was a major step, because the plus raw power is in there if he can lower his 50.2% GB%. He’s a plus defender whose glove will get him playing time, and while the bat is still raw, he showed more refinement than expected this year. 2022 Projection: 18/4/21/.244/.302/.422/1 Prime Projection: 75/24/83/.265/.327/.454/6

211) Alec Burleson STL, OF, 23.4 – Burleson was drafted 70th overall in 2020 on the back of his strong hit tool, but there was definitely more power in the tank at 6’2”, 212 pounds. That power was unleashed in 2021 as he cracked 22 homers in 119 games split between 3 levels (A+/AA/AAA). He didn’t sacrifice his hit tool to get to it either as he put up a 20.1%/8.3% K%/BB%. The ceiling might not be huge, but he has a chance to be a damn good overall hitter. 2022 Projection: 8/2/11/.245/.300/.410/0 Prime Projection: 68/20/75/.273/.330/.453/2

212) Nelson Velazquez CHC, OF, 23.3 – Velazquez put on a show at the Arizona Fall League, slashing .385/.480/.712 with 9 homers and a 27.6%/13.8% K%/BB% in 26 games. This coming off his destruction of Double-A with a .938 OPS in 34 games. He didn’t fair as well at High-A (.776 OPS with a 33.7% K%), but he was still hitting for power with 12 homers in 69 games. He rips the ball extremely hard and he has some speed too with 17 steals in 19 attempts in 103 games. The plate approach still needs refinement and there is hit tool risk, but he has very fantasy friendly upside. 2022 Projection: Prime Projection: 74/26/83/.247/.321/.478/8

213) JJ Bleday MIA, OF, 24.4 – The good news is that Bleday isn’t overmatched by pro pitching, putting up a 21.6%/13.7% K%/BB% in 110 games at Double-A. The bad news is that he just isn’t doing enough damage when does make contact with 12 homers and a 97 wRC+. It makes me think he will be able to hold his own in the majors too, and he is lifting the ball with a 47.3% FB%, but the upside just seems extremely limited right now. 2022 Projection: 16/2/13/.222/.291/.384/1 Prime Projection: 66/18/71/.245/.308/.418/3

214) Bryan Ramos CHW, 3B/2B, 20.1 – Ramos was only 19 but he already looks physically mature out there. He had a strong year in full season ball with 13 homers, a 21.8%/10.1% K%/BB%, and a 109 wRC+ in 115 games at Single-A. He projects for plus power at peak and he has a solid feel to hit too. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/23/78/.265/.328/.453/5

215) Rece Hinds CIN, 3B, 21.7 – Hinds was limited to 54 games with a torn meniscus, but he was back for the last month+ of the season and got right back to raking. He’s 6’4”, 215 pounds with huge raw power and he got to a lot of it with 10 homers and a 47.2% flyball percentage in 43 games at Single-A. The plate approach still needs a lot of work with a 28.1%/7% K%/BB%. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 75/29/85/.244/.318/.478/6

216) Deyvison De Los Santos ARI, 3B, 18.9 – De Los Santos showed off his at least plus power in his pro debut with 8 homers in 62 games split between rookie ball (162 wRC+ in 25 games) and Single-A (101 wRC+ in 37 games). Considering he will still be 18 years old when the 2022 season starts, that is quite impressive. He strikes out a lot (26.3% K%) and he hits the ball on the ground too much (57.3% GB% at Single-A), which isn’t the best combination to have. He has the raw power to make up for that, so maybe he can end up with a Franmil Reyes like profile, although Franmil has 4 inches and 80 pounds on the guy right now. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/27/85/.241/.322/.476/5

217) Cody Morris CLE, RHP, 25.5 – Shoulder soreness delayed the start of Morris’ season until July and limited him to 61 IP. He dominated in those 61 innings with a pitching line of 1.62/1.00/93/20 at mostly Triple-A. He throws a mid 90’s fastball with two potentially plus secondaries in his curve and change. He pitched pretty short outings, only reaching 5 IP twice, and there are still some consistency issues with his fastball and curve. He has mid rotation upside. 2022 Projection: 3/4.37/1.34/48 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.31/157 in 155 IP

218) Ian Lewis MIA, 2B, 19.2 – Lewis showed an exciting combination of tools in his pro debut, slashing .302/.354/.497 with 3 homers, 9 steals, and a 14.9%/6.8% K%/BB%. He hits the ball hard with plus speed and good feel to hit. He’ll need to refine his approach and hit the ball on the ground less, but there is fantasy friendly upside here. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/19/73/.263/.318/.447/13

Tier 7

219) Mason Martin PIT, 1B, 22.10 – Martin does nothing but mash, and I mean that as a kinda backhanded compliment. He smacked 25 homers in 120 games at mostly Double-A (3 homers in 8 games at Triple-A), but he struck out a ton (34.3% K%), and he didn’t really a walk a lot either (7.8% BB%). He literally almost did nothing but mash. He was as 21/22 year old in the upper levels of the minors, so I think it is fair to expect more maturation of his plate approach over time, and if you are only going to do one thing well, ripping homers ain’t a bad thing to choose. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 67/26/82/.235/.319/.472/2

220) Drew Waters ATL, OF, 23.3 – Waters is a great athlete with plus speed and plus power potential, but his warts are starting to overshadow his strengths. He put up a .710 OPS with a 30.9% K% and 19.6% FB% in 103 games at Triple-A. Striking out a lot and hitting the ball on the ground is not a great combo, although his speed (28 stolen bases) can make up for some of that. There is plenty of time for it to click, but the Waters’ doubters were proven right in 2021. 2022 Projection: 9/1/8/.217/.280/.373/2 Prime Projection: 74/15/68/.242/.313/.414/12

221) Randy Vasquez NYY, RHP, 23.5 – Vasquez put up a 1.52 ERA with a 130/38 K/BB split between 3 levels (Single-A/High-A/Double-A) on the back of his high spin rate, plus curveball. The fastball can miss bats too, getting up to 96 MPH. He still needs to work on his control and his changeup, and there is bullpen risk, but the fastball/curve combo is legitimately filthy. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/3.92/1.31/169 in 158 IP

222) Hans Crouse PHI, RHP, 23.6 – Crouse bounced back from a down 2019 with a pitching line of 3.28/1.06/98/34 in 85 IP at mostly Double-A. He made it all the way up to the majors to close out the season for two starts where he showed a filthy slider that put up a 47.8 whiff%. He pairs that with a plus fastball and above average change. He’s likely a back end starter, but he is line to pitch plenty of innings for the Phillies in 2021, and there is mid-rotation upside. 2022 Projection: 4/4.46/1.38/81 in 90 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.21/1.32/163 in 170 IP

223) Alex Binelas BOS, 3B, 21.10 – Selected 86th overall in 2021 MLB Draft, Binelas is a built up 6’3”, 225 pounds with plus power and hit tool concerns. He’s done nothing but crush homers in his career, hitting 14 dingers in 59 games in the ACC in 2019, 19 dingers in 50 ACC games in 2021, and then 9 dingers in 29 games in his pro debut at Single-A. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 69/26/78/.245/.317/.472/1

224) Connor Norby BAL, 2B, 21.10 – Selected 41st overall, Norby put up eye popping numbers in the American Athletic Conference, slashing .415/.484/.659 with 15 homers, 18 steals, and a 34/33 K/BB in 61 games. He carried over that success into pro ball with a 135 wRC+ in 26 games at Single-A. He doesn’t have huge raw power at 5’10”, 187 pounds, and his groundball rates were relatively high in his pro debut, but he’s setting up to be a very good all around hitter. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/18/77/.273/.337/.438/9

225) Izaac Pacheco DET, SS, 19.5 – Selected 39th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Pacheco is built up with a smooth and powerful lefthanded swing. He has big power potential and a patient plate approach, but it comes with some swing and miss concerns which he showed in his pro debut with a 34.4% K% in 30 games. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/23/79/.253/.338/.450/4

226) Carson Williams TBR, SS, 18.9 – Selected 28th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Williams was one of the youngest players in his class and still stepped right into pro ball and performed well with a 130 wRC+ in 11 games. He has a good feel to hit with quick bat speed, and at 6’2”, 180 pounds more power is definitely coming as he matures. He also has some speed. He’s shaping up to be an above average all category contributor. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 79/22/80/.268/.333/.447/9

227) Arol Vera LAA, SS, 19.7 – Vera wasn’t able to get to any of his power in his pro debut with 0 homers and high groundball rates in 57 games split between rookie ball and Single-A, but he was able to show off a good feel to hit. He hit .317 with a 23.8% K% at rookie ball and then hit .280 with a 22.2% K% as an 18 year old at Single-A. He’s a switch hitter with a lightening quick swing that should produce plenty of power when he gets older, so establishing a strong hit tool was a great start to his career. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 74/22/79/.266/.326/.443/7

228) Jackson Merrill SDP, SS, 18.11 – Selected 27th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Merrill surely looks the part at 6’3”, 195 pounds with a sweet looking lefty swing. He was solid in his pro debut with a 22.5%/8.3% K%/BB% and 5 steals in 31 games, but he hit 0 homers and put up a 92 wRC+. He doesn’t really have a standout offensive skill, but you don’t have to be a super scout to watch him and realize there is definitely potential in the bat. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/21/79/.262/.327/.438/7

229) Jonathan Aranda TBR, 1B/2B/3B, 23.10 – Aranda lowered his high GB% to career low 35.7% at Double-A and it led to a power breakout with 10 homers in 79 games. His K% did take a small hit in the process, but it was still an excellent 19.6%. He’s shaping up to be that classic Rays utility player who will have to earn playing time every step of the way. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/18/66/.278/.342/.446/3

230) Lonnie White PIT, OF, 19.3 – Selected 64th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, White had committed to Penn State, my alma mater, for baseball and football (wide receiver), and he definitely has the WR body at 6’3”, 205 pounds. That shows the type of athlete we are talking about here. He has some of the highest upside in the draft with a potentially plus power/speed combo, but the hit tool is still raw. He hit 2 homers with a 42.4% K% in his 9 game pro debut. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 74/28/84/.244/.317/.474/13

231) Anthony Solometo PIT, LHP, 19.4 – Selected 37th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Solometo is a big lefty with a funky delivery that is a little reminiscent of Josh Hader when he was in the minors. His fastball isn’t as big as Hader’s, sitting in the low to mid 90’s, but he does have the plus swing and miss breaking ball. He lacks a third pitch, but I’m a sucker for this type of pitcher. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 11/3.92/1.27/178 in 165 IP

232) Roberto Campos DET, OF, 18.10 – Campos went yard on the very first pitch of his professional career, which surely has to be a sign of things to come. He’s already 6’3”, 200 pounds with plus power, blasting 8 homers in 39 games at stateside rookie ball, but it comes with some strikeouts (26.5%/11% K%/BB%). He’s shaping up to be your classic power and patience slugger. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 81/27/85/.256/.339/.475/5

233) Ivan Herrera STL, C, 21.10 – Power broke out with 17 homers in 98 games at Double-A (played 1 game at Triple-A), and the plate approach remained strong with a 22%/13.7% K%/BB%. He’s not going to be a league winner, but he should be in the top 12 catcher conversation at peak. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 69/20/73/.271/.342/.448/2

234) Oswaldo Cabrera NYY, 2B/SS/3B, 23.1 – Cabrera was quietly having an excellent season at Double-A with a 114 wRC+, 24 homers and 20 steals in 109 games, but his season got a lot louder when he went to Triple-A to close out the year, ripping 5 homers in 9 games. The tools aren’t necessarily huge and the Yanks have been playing him all over the infield which seems to point to a utility role, but it’s hard to ignore those power/speed numbers. 2022 Projection: 15/2/11/.243/.294/.393/2 Prime Projection: 78/19/74/.268/.318/.431/12

235) Jake Burger CHW, 3B, 26.0 – Burger got his career back on track after tearing both Achilles tendons which kept him out for all of 2018 and 2019. He ripped 18 homers in 82 games at Triple-A and then proved that power was legit in his MLB debut with a 98 MPH EV and .807 OPS in 42 PA. There are strikeout issues and he doesn’t have a clear path to playing time, but he has a chance to mash if he can find the playing time. 2022 Projection: 26/8/31/.244/.311/.459 Prime Projection: 72/26/86/.252/.338/.477/0

236) Xavier Edwards TB, 2B/3B, 22.8 – Edwards had a terrible year on the bases with 19 steals in 30 attempts over 79 games at Double-A. He hit 0 homers and has little to no power, so it’s hard to buy in if you can’t count on difference making steal totals. He still hits for elite contact with a 12.5%/10.7% K%/BB%, so he’s shaping up to be in that Luis Arraez/David Fletcher/Adam Frazier tier with more speed, but possibly not true difference making speed. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/5/61/.276/.347/.405/16

237) Jeferson Quero MIL, C, 19.5 – Quero is a potentially plus defensive catcher who swings a lightening quick bat and showed an elite plate approach in his pro debut, slashing .309/.434/.500 with 2 homers, 4 steals, and a 12%/14.5% K%/BB% in 23 games in rookie ball. A separated non throwing shoulder which eventually required surgery ended his season in late August. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/20/74/.275/.351/.450/3

238) Jake McCarthy ARI, OF, 24.8 – McCarthy is going to have to scratch and claw for playing time, but he has a very fantasy friendly profile if he can win some. He put up an elite 30.1 ft/sec sprint speed in his MLB debut and was 29 for 33 on the bases in 85 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. He hits the ball on the ground too much and showed some swing and miss this year, but if you are looking for a close to the majors option with legitimate upside, McCarthy is your guy. 2022 Projection: 43/7/31/.235/.303/.389/10 Prime Projection: 76/14/65/.247/.317/.424/21

239) AJ Vukovich ARI, 3B, 20.7 – Vukovich is 6’5”, 210 pounds and was drafted 119th overall in 2020 for his huge raw power. He started to get to some of that power this year, smashing 10 homers in 62 games at Single-A before being promoted to High-A and ripping 3 homers in 30 games. He was a basketball star in high school and he showed off some of that athleticism with 16 steals, although speed isn’t expected to be a major part of his game at maturity. The plate approach is still raw with a 26.3%/5.5% BB%, but he’s an excellent power prospect who isn’t getting much hype. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 71/23/77/.248/.311/.453/5

240) Joe Perez HOU, 3B, 22.8 – Perez initially struggled after getting called up to Double-A (.532 OPS in first 31 games), but he closed the season out on fire, slashing .306/.369/.531 with 7 homers and a 45/16 K/BB in 38 games. He also destroyed the lower levels of the minors before hitting Double-A. He has a simple right handed swing and shows power to all fields, but it will come with some K’s and he’s not expected to hit for a high average. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/26/84/.258/.327/.469/3

241) Khalil Lee NYM, OF, 23.9 – Lee has put up elite walk rates throughout his career and it hit a crescendo in 2021 with a career high 18.3% BB% in 102 games at Triple-A. It led to an impressive .951 OPS. He also has plus speed and plus raw power, but his high groundball rates (51.5%) and poor stolen base percentage (8 for 18 in 2021) makes it hard to project big homer and steal totals. His strikeout rates have also always been high with a 29.6% mark in 2021. It’s an interesting mix of tools and skills that has a very wide range of outcomes. 2022 Projection: 31/5/27/.222/.308/.391/4 Prime Projection: 77/18/74/.244/.333/.431/12

242) Jose Rodriguez CHW, SS, 20.11 – Rodriguez has the potential for all category production on the back of his plus contact rates (14.4% K%), above average speed (30 steals in 111 games) and developing power (14 homers). He doesn’t walk much with a 5.2% BB%, so his value takes a hit in an OBP League. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 82/16/68/.276/.322/.417/15

243) Carlos Jorge CIN, SS/2B, 18.6 – Jorge was a DSL standout in 47 games with a plus plate approach (17%/12.8% K%/BB%), plus speed (27 steals), and a bit of pop (3 homers). It was good for a 174 wRC+. He was known for his good feel to hit and at least plus speed when he signed, so how much power he gets to will determine his ultimate ceiling. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 77/15/69/.265/.332/.415/18

244) Adael Amador COL, SS, 19.2 – Amador cracked my 2021 Top 1,000 ranking at #949 on the back of his plus hit tool and advanced plate approach. He proved that scouting report correct by slashing .299/.394/.445 with 4 homers, 10 steals in 17 attempts, and a 14.5%/13.5% K%/BB% in 47 games at the DSL. There might not ever be huge homer or steal totals, but the guy is a natural hitter. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 84/20/73/.280/.340/.447/9

245) Brice Turang MIL, SS, 22.4 – Turang is a high floor, low ceiling prospect who has shown an excellent plate approach at every minor league level. He’s not likely to put up big power/speed numbers, but he’s the type to chip in a little bit in every category. 2022 Projection: 16/1/11/.251/.319/.386/2 Prime Projection: 83/16/69/.272/.345/.417/15

246) Josh H. Smith TEX, SS, 24.8 – Smith is a natural hitter with plus contact rates and a high batting average going back to his freshman year in the SEC. He put up a 15.7%/14.2% K%/BB% in 30 games at Double-A after his trade to Texas. He doesn’t have big raw power or pure speed, but he still managed hit 13 homers with 26 steals in 78 games. I know Adam Eaton is a bit of a dirty word around fantasy circles, but that is the type of profile we are talking about here. 2022 Projection: 15/2/9/.262/.324/.401/3 Prime Projection: 78/18/61/.277/.338/.421/11

247) Kevin Smith TOR, SS/3B, 25.9 – Smith’s terrible 2019 put a screeching halt to his prospect hype, but he bounced back in a big way in 2021, slashing .285/.370/.561 with 21 homers, 18 steals, and a 23.7%/11.2% K%/BB% in 94 games at Triple-A. It earned him a promotion to the majors where he struggled in 36 PA. The hit tool is still a risk, and playing time is going to be a problem, but his above average to plus power/speed combo is enticing for fantasy owners if he does find playing time. 2022 Projection: 18/5/21/.231/.293/.420/3 Prime Projection: 66/19/72/.242/.308/.441/10

248) Tyler Callihan CIN, 2B, 21.9 – A right elbow injury ended Callihan’s season after just 23 games at Single-A. He has a pretty lefthanded swing that produces hard contact, and he has strong contact rates with a 13.1%/8.1% K%/BB%. He was a bit old for the level, and he has some defensive questions, but the ingredients are there for an above average to plus hit/power profile. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 69/21/77/.268/.327/.448/4

249) Aaron Bracho CLE, 2B, 20.11 – Bracho was one of my worst misses in 2021, and while I still think he can bounce back, his value has undoubtedly taken a dive. His good feel to hit didn’t transfer to full season ball at all with a 31.9% K% and a .174 BA in 70 games at High-A. He skipped over Single-A completely, which was obviously a mistake in hindsight. His high walk rates (11.5% BB%) and low GB% (31.4%) did transfer, so if his hit tool can bounce back when he is more age appropriate for High-A, the production will come. I wouldn’t completely give up on him. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 62/18/66/.232/.308/.423/4

250) Samad Taylor TOR, 2B, 23.8 – Taylor’s power broke out at Double-A with 16 homers in 87 games, but his K% rose with it to a career worth 29.4%. He’s showing those same strikeout issues in the Dominican Winter League with a .174 BA and 10/0 K/BB in 8 games. He has plus speed with 30 steals in 38 attempts and he’s a patient hitter with a 11.2% BB%, so while the risk is high, so is the upside. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/18/73/.248/.325/.436/16

251) Tyler Black MIL, 2B, 21.8 – Selected 33rd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Black dominated the Horizon League with a 1.179 OPS in 48 games, but he had a rough pro debut where his K% spiked to 28.2% in 23 games at Single-A (.660 OPS). His mature plate approach and good feel to hit are his best skills, but he doesn’t project to hit for big power or speed. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/18/71/.270/.342/.437/9

252) Cooper Kinney TBR, 2B/3B, 19.2 – Selected 34th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Kinney’s best skill is his plus hit tool, and he showed it off in his pro debut with a .286 BA and 19.1%/21.3% K%/BB% in 11 games. He doesn’t have much power, but at 6’3”, 200 pounds, he should grow into at least average power at peak. He also doesn’t have much speed, so he’s a safe high school bat with limited upside. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/18/72/.275/.347/.420/5

253) Brendon Davis LAA, 3B/OF, 24.8 – Davis’ power broke out in a big way this year, slashing .290/.361/.561 with 30 homers, 16 steals, and a 25.1%/8.6% K%/BB% in 124 games split between 3 levels (A+/AA/AAA). He’s 6’4”, 185 pounds with that weird Giancarlo Stanton swing where his front foot is way over to the 1B side. The swing change clearly worked, but there is hit tool risk and he doesn’t really have a defensive home. 2022 Projection: 11/3/14.225/.292/.418/2 Prime Projection: 58/20/69/.243/.315/.462/7

254) Logan O’Hoppe PHI, C, 22.2 – O’Hoppe was a standout performer in the AFL, slashing .299/.440/.519 with 3 homers, 3 steals, and a 15/21 K/BB in 22 games. This was coming off a rock solid season at mostly High-A where he had a 17.4% K% with 17 homers in 104 games (13 games at Double-A and 6 games at Triple-A). He has plus raw power with no trouble keeping the ball off the ground, and his hit tool took a step forward this year. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 58/21/68/.256/.321/.439/2

255) Simeon Woods Richardson MIN, RHP, 21.6 – SWR struggled as a 20 year old at Double-A with a pitching line of 5.91/1.54/77/34 in 53.1 IP. He lost his control with a 5.7 BB/9 and his fastball is still sitting in the low 90’s. The potential is there for plus control of an above average 4 pitch mix, but at the very least, he didn’t take a step forward this season. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.05/1.29/168 in 165 IP

256) Jorbit Vivas LAD, 2B/3B, 21.1 – Vivas’ power broke out in 2021 with 14 homers in 106 games, but 13 of those homers came at Single-A with Rancho Cucamonga, a known hitter’s paradise, as his home ballpark. He hit just one homer in 23 games at High-A. Regardless, his power definitely ticked up this year, and he combines that with elite contact rates (11.5% K%). He’s a lefty with extreme splits, so there is platoon risk. LA just added Vivas to their 40 man, protecting him from the Rule 5 draft, so they definitely like him a lot. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/16/68/.278/.342/.423/6

257) Matt Vierling PHI, OF/1B, 25.6 – Vierling put up some eye opening Statcast numbers in his 77 PA MLB debut with a 91.5 MPH EV and 29.2 ft/s sprint speed. He doesn’t have major strikeout issues either with a 24.5% whiff%. He’ll likely top out as a bench piece, but he has some fantasy friendly upside if he can fall into playing time. 2022 Projection: 56/9/51/.268/.326/.415/10

258) Carlos Colmenarez TBR, SS, 18.3 – A hamate injury limited Colmenarez to 26 games, and he didn’t do much in those games with 0 homers, a 26.3%/7.0% K%/BB% and a 79 wRC+ in the DSL, but it’s too early to go off him. He did manage to lift the ball with a 45.7% FB%, so when the raw power inevitably comes, he won’t have any trouble getting to it in games. He still has that same above average across the board potential which made him a very high priced international signing. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 79/20/76/.270/.330/.440/10

259) Brandon Pfaadt ARI, RHP, 23.5 – Pfaadt is 6’4”, 220 pounds with plus control (1.9 BB/9) of a fastball that consistently hits the mid 90’s, a potentially plus slider, and a developing changeup. 2021 was his first year of pro ball and his first year as a full time starter, and it went swimmingly with a pitching line of 3.21/1.01/160/28 in 131.2 IP split between 3 levels (A, A+, AA). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.17/1.25/167 in 165 IP

260) Colton Welker COL, 3B/1B, 24.6 – Welker was a former favorite of mine because I loved his big, uppercut righty swing and strong contact numbers, but a down 2019 had him dropping a bit for me, and then he was was suspended 80 games at the start of 2021 for PED’s. He looked good when he returned though, ripping 3 homers with a 20.4%/12.2% in 23 games at Triple-A before getting called up to the majors for 40 AB. He struggled in those at-bats with a .466 OPS, but the underlying numbers weren’t too bad with an about average 88.1 MPH EV and 24.1% whiff%. Like Montero and Toglia, it’s gonna come down to playing time. 2022 Projection: 18/5/16/.258/.318/.429/0 Prime Projection: 68/18/74/.266/.328/460/2

261) Colin Peluse OAK, RHP, 23.10 – Peluse shows very good control/command of a mid 90’s fastball, plus slider, and a developing change. He pitched well at High-A with a 3.66 ERA and 92/22 K/BB in 86 IP before closing out the season by dominating Double-A in 15 IP with a 1.80 ERA and 17/4 K/BB. He’s still flying a bit too far under the radar. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/4.05/1.25/171 in 167 IP

262) Yasel Antuna WAS, SS, 22.5 – Antuna is a former high priced international prospect who has mostly struggled throughout his pro career but has shown enough to keep him on the radar. He’s a switch hitter with a simple swing that is geared for both average and power. He started the season by going 6 for 70, but he righted the ship and put up a more respectable .760 OPS the rest of the way at High-A. A 21.9%/10.1% K%/BB% is very solid, and his power took a step forward with 12 homers in 106 games. The prospect shine is fully worn off here and I doubt it’s coming back too much, but he took a step forward this year. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/22/74/.266/.328/.434/6

263) Nick Loftin KC, SS/2B, 23.6 – Loftin had near elite contact skills in college and that carried over in his pro debut with a 14.6%/10/2% K%/BB% in 90 games at High-A. He has a moderate power/speed combo with 10 homers and 11 steals, and he doesn’t have any major grounball issues with a 40.3% GB%. He played all over the infield in 2021, and he played outfield his freshman year, so he may end up a true super utility player. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/17/69/.272/.331/.418/10

264) Kyren Paris LAA, SS, 20.5 – A broken fibula limited Paris to 47 games in his full season debut. He showed off his plus speed (22 steals) and patience (14.6% BB%), and his power started to sprout just a bit with 4 homers. The biggest issue is strikeouts, as he put up a 31.1% K%, and his numbers tanked when he got to High-A with a 20/2 K/BB in 13 games. He’s still raw, but there is fantasy friendly upside here. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/15/69/.242/.321/.404/17

265) Ethan Small MIL, LHP, 25.1 – Small is a crafty lefty who throws low 90’s heat with two effective secondaries in his changeup and curveball. He hides the ball well and varies his delivery to mess with the hitter’s timing. He strikes me as a 4/5 starter with mid rotation upside. 2022 Projection: 3/4.41/1.36/56 in 60 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.13/1.30/168 in 171 IP

266) J.T. Ginn OAK, RHP, 22.10 – Ginn induces extreme groundball rates (64.1% at High-A) with a low 90’s, heavy sinking two seamer that generates a ton of drop and tail action. He combines that with a plus slider and developing changeup. It resulted in a strong season in the lower minors with a pitching line of 3.03/1.05/81/22 in 92 IP split between Single-A and High-A. He had also just undergone Tommy John surgery in March 2020, so he should only get stronger from here. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.06/1.28/159 in 165 IP

267) Frank Mozzicato KC, LHP, 18.10 – Selected 7th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mozzicato is a 6’3”, 175 pound lefty with a low 90’s fastball, plus curve, and developing changeup. Although he was drafted 7th, he signed for only the 16th highest signing bonus, which is just a reminder to not be too tied to draft position in dynasty for first year player drafts. Regardless, he has room to fill out and add velocity, which would take his game to the next level. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 11/4.08/1.31/163 in 160 IP

268) Robert Puason OAK, SS, 19.6 – Oakland aggressively assigned Puason to full season ball in his professional debut and he did not respond with a strikeout fest of a season. He struck out 41.2% of the time with a 59.5% GB% and put up a 56 wRC+ in 91 games. The talent that made him a high priced international free agent is still there, but saying there is a long way to go is an understatement. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/20/72/.236/.311/.438/12

269) Ian Seymour TBR, LHP, 23.4 – An elbow injury delayed the start of Seymour’s season until July and limited him to only 55.1 IP, but he quickly proved too advanced for minor league hitters in his pro debut with a pitching line of 1.95/0.81/87/19 split across 3 levels (A, A+, AAA). He doesn’t have huge stuff but he has above average control of a low 90’s fastball and two potentially plus secondaries in his slider and change. He also mixes in a cutter and curve. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.08/1.29/154 in 155 IP

270) Ryan Pepiot LAD, RHP, 24.7 – It’s all about that filthy, double plus changeup for Pepiot. It is one of, if not the best changeup in the minors. He combines that with a mid 90’s fastball and a much improved slider. His control has been an issue going back to college, and it hasn’t improved much with an 11.2% BB% at Double-A and 10.4% BB% at Triple-A. He destroyed Double-A in general (2.87 ERA in 59.2 IP), but he got destroyed in Triple-A (7.13 ERA in 41.2 IP). His control needs to improve to reach his mid rotation upside. 2022 Projection: 2/4.55/1.38/28 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.17/1.33/160 in 155 IP

271) Daulton Jefferies OAK, RHP, 26.2 – Jefferies shows elite control (3.3% BB% in 77 IP at Triple-A) of a 5 pitch mix headlined by a 93.5 MPH sinker and plus changeup. He might not have the highest upside, but he’s knocking on the door of the bigs and his average stuff plays up because of his control. 2022 Projection: 5/4.29/1.28/75 in 85 IP Prime Projection: 11/4.16/1.24/162 in 175 IP

272) Jackson Kowar KC, RHP, 25.6 – Kowar got destroyed in his MLB debut with an 11.27 ERA in 30.1 IP. His 95.6 MPH fastball and his plus changeup both got rocked with a .575 and .595 slugging against, respectively. We’ve seen rookie pitchers get blown up like this in the past and still go on to have excellent careers (Jose Berrios comes to mind), so I wouldn’t necessarily automatically jump ship. His changeup is truly a disgusting pitch, his breaking ball was much improved this year, and he performed better at Triple-A with a 3.46 ERA and 115/34 K/BB in 80.2 IP. He has mid-rotation upside and he should compete for a rotation spot this spring. 2022 Projection: 6/4.38/1.36/104 in 110 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.03/1.31/165 in 160 IP

273) Brayan Buelvas OAK, OF, 19.10 – A .253 BABIP kept Buelvas’ hitting line in check with a .219 BA, but the underlying numbers showed an advanced hitter with above average power and speed. He smacked 16 homers with 17 steals and a 24.2%/9.4% K%/BB% in 88 games at Single-A. That low BA creates a buying opportunity. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 83/20/72/.274/.346/.452/10

274) Jordan Viars PHI, 1B/OF, 18.8 – Selected 84th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Viars is 6’4”, 215 pounds with plus raw power from the left side. He showed an advanced plate approach in his pro debut with a 18.8%/17.2% K%/BB% and 132 wRC+ in 22 games in rookie ball. He is also young for his class. This is a high upside power bat who you should be able to get for cheap in first year player drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/23/78/.255/.331/.463/5

275) Samuel Zavala SDP, OF, 17.9 – Zavala signed for $1.2 million in last year’s international class and he lived up to the signing in his pro debut, slashing .297/.400/.487 with 3 homers, 11 steals (in 18 attempts) and a 15.3%/13.6% K%/BB% in 55 games in the DSL. He has an easy, smooth lefty swing with an advanced plate approach and developing power. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 83/22/78/.274/.348/.462/7

276) Jonatan Clase SEA, OF, 19.10 – Clase was limited to just 14 games in rookie ball due to a variety of minor injuries, but it didn’t take much to show off his upside with 2 homers and 16 steals on 16 attempts. He did show some swing and miss with a 26.3%/10.5% K%/BB%, but this is a high ceiling player with double plus speed and developing power. I wouldn’t forget about him because of the limited playing time. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 79/16/67/.265/.335/.418/28

277) Heriberto Hernandez TBR, OF, 22.4 – Hernandez is your classic 3 true outcome slugger with a 28.1%/15.3% K%/BB% and 44.2% FB% in 73 games at Single-A. He’s always been old for his level and he isn’t good on defense, so playing time could always be a struggle, especially in Tampa’s stacked organization. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/25/77/.251/.335/.467/4

278) Cristian Pache ATL, OF, 23.5 – Pache struggled hard in the majors to start the season with a negative 8 wRC+ in 22 games, and he didn’t look all that hot when he got sent down to Triple-A either with a 27.5% K% and 100 wRC+ in 89 games. His bat was always expected to bloom late as his plus centerfield defense is his carrying tool, but for fantasy purposed I’m not sure he is worth the wait. You can probably always get back in later. 2022 Projection: 11/2/9/.225/.281/.384/2 Prime Projection: 75/21/79/.273/.338/.451/17

279) Matt Fraizer PIT, OF, 24.3 – Fraizer is a tooled up 6’3”, 217 pounds. He has an under control, powerful lefty swing that decimated High-A with 20 homers, a 158 wRC+, and a 21.1%/12.3% K%/BB% in 75 games. He was old for the level, but he also hit well in 37 games at Double-A, slashing .288/.356/.492 with 3 homers and a 22.8%/8.7% K%/BB%. He has some speed too but I wouldn’t put too much credence on his 14 steals at High-A because of the rule changes. Steamer actually loves him, projecting him for a 101 wRC+ in the majors for 2021. 2022 Projection: 15/5/19/.245/.305/.430/3 Prime Projection: 62/19/71/.263/.321/.466/6

280) Buddy Kennedy ARI, 3B, 23.6 – When you watch Kennedy he doesn’t exactly scream upside, but he has baseball bloodlines and it definitely shows because he looks mature beyond his years at the plate. He vaguely reminded me of Jhonny Peralta a little. He slashed .290/.384/.523 with 22 homers, 16 steals, and a 24.1%/12.3% K%/BB% in 96 games split between High-A and Double-A. He’s hit well every year of his career going back to 2017. I’m not sure he’s going to hit for huge power on the MLB level, but he’s definitely being underrated. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 65/18/73/.263/.327/.438/8

281) Tanner Burns CLE, RHP, 23.3 – Burns had a solid pro debut at High-A with a pitching line of 3.57/1.23/91/29 in 75.2 IP. His stuff doesn’t necessarily jump out at you with a low to mid 90’s fastball and 3 potentially quality secondaries (slider, curve, change). He knows how to pitch and he is in a great org for pitching development, so he has a good chance to reach his mid rotation upside. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.25/1.27/152 in 161 IP

282) William Bergolla Jr. PHI, SS, 17.7 – Bergolla isn’t physically imposing at 5’11”. 175 pounds, but he has baseball bloodlines with a good feel to hit, an advanced plate approach and plus speed. If the power shows up even a little bit, he can be an electric all category player. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 82/15/71/.276/.341/.418/18

283) Ricardo Cabrera CIN, SS, 17.5 – Projected for the 3rd highest signing bonus in the international class, Cabrera is an excellent athlete with plus speed, a good feel to hit and developing power. All of these international prospects feel like taking shots in the dark, but he’s the type of all around player with all category production that is worth gambling on. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 75/20/75/.260/.325/.435/10

284) Bubba Chandler PIT, SS/RHP, 19.7 – Selected 72nd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Chandler is a great athlete who was committed to Clemson for football and baseball. He’s also a two way player whose future is likely on the mound. Fastball sits in the low to mid 90’s with a potentially plus breaking ball and a developing change. The natural talent gives him the ingredients to turn into a top of the rotation starter, but he’s not quite there yet. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 11/3.93/1.25/170 in 160 IP

285) Wes Kath CHW, 3B, 19.8 – Selected 57th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Kath is a bat first prospect who is projected for plus power from the left side at 6’3”, 200 pounds. His swing is pretty, and while he isn’t projected for major hit tool concerns, he did strikeout 36.5% over 28 games in his pro debut in rookie ball. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 74/23/79/.253/.326/.450/4

286) Ethan Wilson PHI, OF, 22.5 – Selected 49th overall in 2021 MLB Draft, Wilson is a powerful lefty who had a monster freshman year, slashing .345/.453/.686 with 17 homers and a 45/36 K/BB in 56 games. He wasn’t able to replicate that this season with only 8 homers, partly because he was banged up early in the season, but he still finished strong with a .943 OPS and 21/33 K/BB in 56 games. He didn’t play in the toughest conference and there are still some questions about his hit tool which materialized in his pro debut as he put up a .215 BA in 30 games at Single-A. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 59/17/65/.248/.321/.444/4

287) Won-Bin Cho STL, OF, 18.7 – Cho is a projectable 6’3”, 200 pound lefty with a smooth and powerful swing. He looks damn good in BP and homerun derbies. There isn’t much info on him other than the hype videos, and he is unproven in games, so the risk is high. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 74/23/82/.257/.326/.449/7

288) Anthony Gutierrez TEX, OF, 17.4 – Gutierrez is your classic high upside international prospect at a projectable 6’3”, 190 pounds with the potential for a plus power/speed combo. You can see the type of athlete we are talking about in this video. It’s hard to predict if he will gain weight and slow down, or stay lean and keep his speed, but either way he has a path to be an impact fantasy player. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 77/22/81/.263/.328/.438/12

289) Ky Bush LAA, LHP, 22.5 – Selected 45th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Bush is a large man at 6’6”, 240 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and potentially plus slider. He also throws a developing curve and change. His control took a step forward in 2021 with a 2.2 BB/9 in 78 IP in the West Coast Conference (4.8 BB/9 in 2019), and he showed his strikeout stuff will translate to pro ball with 20 K’s in 12 IP in his pro debut at High-A. There is legitimate upside here. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.92/1.29/180 in 168 IP

290) Norge Vera CHW, RHP, 21.10 – Vera signed for $1.5 million in February 2021 and made his pro debut this year in the Dominican Summer League where he completely overmatched hitters with 0 ER and a 34/5 K/BB in 19 IP. He’s 6’4”, 185 pounds with a 4 pitch mix headlined by a fastball can consistently reach the upper 90’s. He also has the baseball bloodlines as his dad was a star player in Cuba. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 11/3.92/1.28/171 in 160 IP

291) Ben Kudrna KC, RHP, 19.2 – Selected 43rd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Kudrna has an easy, athletic delivery with the ability to throw strikes. His fastball is now up into the mid to uppers 90’s with a potentially plus slider and developing change. He still needs to refine his secondaries, but at 6’3”, 200 pounds, there is a lot to like. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 11/4.13/1.28/160 in 160 IP

292) Matt Mikulski SFG, LHP, 22.10 – Selected 50th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mikulski broke out in a big way his senior year in the Atlantic 10 with a pitching line of 1.45/0.82/124/27 in 68.1 IP. He throws a fastball that can consistently reach the mid 90’s to go along with 3 potentially quality secondaries in his change (best secondary), slider and curve. He has a funky-ish lefty deliver which I’m always a sucker for, but it results in some control problems and reliever risk. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.15/1.31/155 in 155 IP

293) Lars Nootbaar STL, OF, 24.7 – Tink Hence was originally in this #10 spot, but Nootbaar’s AFL performance made me rethink that. He’s going bonkers in Arizona, slashing .314/.437/.643 with 5 homers and a 15/14 K/BB in 18 games. He held his own in his MLB debut with a 101 wRC+, an above average 89.1 MPH exit velocity and an advanced plate approach (22.6%/10/5% K%/BB%). He’s never stolen many bases, but he does have speed with a 28.4 ft/sec sprint speed. I’m worried he’s only a part time player, which is why I didn’t have him in the top 10 to begin with, but he deserves to crack this list. 2022 Projection: 41/10/38/.258/.327/.420/2 Prime Projection: 74/19/68/.272/.338/.448/4

294) Korey Lee HOU, C, 23.8 – Lee has the inside track to be Houston’s starting catcher of the future after they selected him 32nd overall in the 2019 Draft. He made his pro debut this year and showed a strong plate approach (18.8%/8.6% K%/BB%) with above average power (11 homers) in 88 games split across 3 levels (A+, AA, AAA). His numbers dropped off as he climbed the ladder and he was only decent in the AFL (.691 OPS). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 66/18/64/.253/.326/.431/4

295) Joe Mack MIA, C, 19.3 – Selected 31st overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Mack is the top high school catcher in the draft with a history of strong performance against top competition. He has a quick left handed swing that should lead to plus power at peak. He struggled in his pro debut with a .581 OPS, but a .373 OBP shows he wasn’t completely overmatched. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 63/20/72/.258/.340/.442/3

296) Ryan Kreidler DET, SS, 24.5 – Kreidler’s power broke out in 2021 with 22 homers in 129 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. He actually got better at Triple-A, bringing his K% down 6.6 percentage points to 24.1% and putting up a 148 wRC+ in 41 games (105 wRC+ in 88 games at Double-A). He’s 6’4”, 208 pounds, but he has a quick, short to the ball swing that should keep his batting average afloat even though he has had some strikeout issues throughout his career. He’ll also nab you a handful of bags. 2022 Projection: 21/4/23/.240/.301/.408/2 Prime Projection: 73/21/77/.251/.318/.432/7

297) Jhailyn Ortiz PHI, OF, 23.5 – Ortiz resurrected himself from the prospect graveyard, slashing .250/.346/.488 with 23 homers and a 113/38 K/BB in 95 games at mostly High-A. The strikeout rate is still too high, but he has elite power that he has no problems getting to in games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 71/27/78/.222/.303/.470/2

298) Joe Gray Jr. MIL, OF, 21.11 – Gray is a talented player who was drafted in the 2nd round in 2018 on the back of his plus power/speed combo. He broke out in a big way this year, slashing .252/.355/.499 with 20 homers, 23 steals, and a 131/53 K/BB in 110 games split between Single-A and High-A. There are legitimate strikeout issues, and he struggled a bit at High-A with a 90 wRC+. so there is more work to be done. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/22/76/.241/.319/.445/12

299) Kameron Misner TBR, OF, 24.3 – Misner quietly put together a very fantasy friendly season with 12 homers and 26 steals in 102 games at mostly High-A. He also closed out the season strong at Double-A with a 145 wRC+ in 14 games. He’s a premium athlete at 6’4”, 218 pounds, and while his hit tool needs work (29.8%/12.5% K%/BB% at High), there is a relatively high upside, later career breakout lurking in here. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/15/67/.238/.313/.408/13

300) Zach DeLoach SEA, OF, 23.7 – DeLoach might not have the highest upside but he has a simple and quick left handed swing that is geared for power and average. He proved too mature for High-A with a 148 wRC+ and 22.1%/11.2% K/BB% in 58 games before meeting his match at Double-A with a 98 wRC+ and 26.9%/13% K% in 49 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/20/74/.263/.330/.444/8

301) Bubba Thompson TEX, OF, 23.10 – I was all in on Thompson in 2017-18 because of his elite athleticism, but a disaster 2019 showed he wasn’t developing as hoped. He is still relatively raw at the dish with a 25.7%/6.2% K%/BB%, but his power took a step forward this year at Double-A with 16 homers in 104 games. He had a 112 wRC+ with 25 steals. He might be on more of that late 20’s breakout path, but at least he righted the ship this year. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 66/15/64/.244/.305/.417/13

302) Allan Cerda CIN, OF, 22.4 – Cerda has hit for big power his entire career and that continued in his first year in full season ball with 17 homers in 87 games split between Single-A and High-A. He walks a lot (11.3% BB%) and he keeps the ball off the ground (28.1% GB% at High-A). His strikeout rate was high, but it actually improved when he got to High-A, bringing it down to 23% in 21 games (30.8% in 66 games at Single-A). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/27/80/.242/.320/.470/5

303) Kyle Stowers BAL, OF, 24.3 – Stowers is 6’3”, 200 pounds and put up an eye opening statistical season with 27 homers and a .897 OPS in 124 games split between 3 levels (A+/AA/AAA), but it came with a 32.3%/13.8% K%/BB%. He’s already on the older side and the strikeout rate shows his risk, but the upside is considerable. 2022 Projection: 11/4/15/.221/.302/.420/2 Prime Projection: 54/18/59/.236/.318/.441/6

304) Lawrence Butler OAK, 1B/OF, 21.9 – Butler is a built up 6’3”, 210 pound lefty with easy plus power (19 homers in 102 games split between Single-A and High-A), and some speed too (29 for 34 on the bases). The strikeout rate is high (33.1% at High-A), but he’s a high upside bat with fantasy friendly upside. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 58/17/61/.232/.314/.436/8

305) Anthony Garcia NYY, 1B/OF, 21.7 – Garcia is a big man at 6’5”, 205 pounds, and he has massive power that led to 14 homers in just 39 games split between rookie ball and Single-A. The strikeouts are just as massive with a 36.8%/19.1% K%/BB% at Single-A, and he has limited defensive value, so the risk is quite high. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 45/18/53/.228/.328/.457/5

306) Aaron Sabato MIN, 1B, 22.11 – Sabato struggled to start his pro career with a .660 OPS in 70 games, but he was a beast in the 2nd half, slashing .227/.371/.610 with 16 homers and a 58/30 K/BB in 41 games at mostly High-A. His strikeout rates were high (32.1%), but so were his walk rates (19.8%). He’s your classic low BA, high OBP slugger. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/25/79/.232/.335/.476/0

Tier 8

307) Kyle Manzardo TBR, 1B, 21.8 – Selected 63rd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, the best way to describe Manzardo is that he looks very hitter-ish at the dish. He has a lefty swing that is geared for both average and power, using the whole field to hit .362 with 11 homers in 47 games in the Pac12 before destroying rookie ball for 13 games (1.045 OPS). He’s hit over power right now, but he’s young for the class and should naturally grow into more power as he ages. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/22/78/.272/.334/.456/2

308) Tony Blanco PIT, OF, 16.11 – Blanco is 6’6”, 230 pounds with some of the best raw power in the class. His dad played in the majors and he shows the corresponding mature plate approach that often goes along with having baseball bloodlines. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 78/30/91/.260/.335/.496/2

309) Tyler Whitaker HOU, OF, 19.8 – Selected 87th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Whitaker is a high risk, high reward prospect with double-plus speed and plus power, but the hit tool is a major risk. He lived up to that billing in his pro debut with 3 homers, 8 steals, and a 35.1%/7.9% K%/BB% in 29 games. Grab him late in first year player drafts if you want to swing for the fences. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 62/18/71/.234/.307/.443/11

310) Hudson Haskin BAL, OF, 23.3 – The power didn’t show up this year with 5 homers in 83 games split between Single-A and High-A, but he showed plus speed (22 steals) and a solid plate approach (21.5%/8.8% K%/BB%). He definitely has more power than he showed, and he should keep getting stronger as he matures. A thumb fracture ended his season in late August. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/15/73/.261/.323/.422/13

311) Colin Barber HOU, OF, 21.4 – A shoulder injury which ended up requiring season ending surgery ended Barber’s season after just 15 games at High-A. He did manage to show his power upside in those games, smashing 3 homers with a sweet lefty swing, but it came with a 41.5%/17% K%/BB%. He has potentially plus power with some speed too, and in his short 64 game pro career he has shown high strikeout and walk rates. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/24/79/.248/.330/.456/8

312) Yanquiel Fernandez COL, OF, 19.3 – 18 years old is a bit too old for the DSL, but Fernandez did live up to his scouting report with plus power and a good feel to hit. He slashed .333/.406/.531 with 6 homers, 0 steals, and a 12.9%/10.9% K%/BB% in 54 games. He’s 6’2”, 200 pounds with a vicious lefty swing that has potential written all over it. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 76/25/84/.275/.334/.470/2

313) Junior Marin KCR, OF, 18.0 – Marin had one of the best statistical seasons in the DSL, slashing .380/.468/.696 with 7 homers, 5 steals, and a 17.1%/14.4% K%/BB% in 32 games. It was good for a 205 wRC+. He’s already 6’2”, 220 pounds, so the power isn’t in question, but he’ll have to prove he can maintain that plus plate approach against more advanced competition. There also isn’t likely much projection left. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 71/25/79/.258/.329/.462/5

314) Romy Gonzalez CHW, SS, 25.7 – Gonzalez had a huge breakout season at Double-A and Triple-A, slashing .283/.364/.532 with 24 homers, 24 steals, and a 112/43 K/BB in 93 games. It earned him a 10 game cup of coffee in September where he mostly struggled with a .616 OPS, but he did put up an above average 28.2 ft/s sprint speed. He swings a quick bat and there is definitely some legitimate all fields power. He’s already pretty old and there are some strikeout issues, so he may top out as a utility guy, but there is some fantasy friendly upside if injuries open up a spot for him. 2022 Projection: 15/3/15/.241/.306/.426/3 Prime Projection: 63/15/61/.248/.312/.439/7

315) Carlos Rincon NYM, OF, 24.6 – The 6’3” Rincon has beastly raw power and he has been able to get to all of it his entire professional career with 94 home runs in 479 career games. It was more of the same in 2021 with 22 homers in 101 games at Double-A. He doesn’t have any problem keeping the ball off the ground and while his strikeout rates have always been high, a 26.8% mark in 2021 isn’t that bad. 2022 Projection: 6/2/11/.218/.291/.415/1 Prime Projection: 66/22/72/.243/.318/.475/3

316) Sam Huff TEX, C/1B, 24.2 – Huff is all about that gluttonous power. He ripped 16 homers in just 61 games at mostly Double-A. A side effect of that gluttony is massive strikeouts (39% K%), and he hasn’t put up particularly high walk rates throughout his career. He missed the first two months of the season after undergoing knee surgery, and he played only first base when he returned, but he should get back to catching next season. 2022 Projection: 12/5/16/.219/.277/.410/0 Prime Projection: 49/24/55/.234/.298/.440/1

317) Aaron Zavala TEX, OF, 21.9 – Selected 38th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Zavala might not have the highest upside, but he’s a rock solid hitter who put up a 31/50 K/BB in 55 games in the Pac12 before entering pro ball and slashing .302/.433/.434 with 1 homer, 7 steals, and a 19.4%/14.9% K%/BB% in 15 games at Single-A. He has a quick lefty swing with a plus plate approach and about average power and speed. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/16/68/.266/.335/.416/8

318) Ryan Bliss ARI, SS, 22.4 – Selected 42nd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Bliss performed well in the SEC, slashing .365/.428/.654 with 15 homers, 6 steals, and a 30/23 K/BB in 50 games. He got to his power in his pro debut as well with 6 homers and a 22.9%/7.4% K%/BB% in 37 games at Single-A. He’s only 5’9”, 165 pounds, so there likely isn’t a ton of MLB power, but he’s hit everywhere he’s been and he has some speed too. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 71/19/74/.263/.324/.437/8

319) Jose Torres CIN, SS, 22.6 – Selected 89th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Torres didn’t exactly destroy the ACC with a .876 OPS and 39/13 K/BB in 52 games, but he raked even more in pro ball, slashing .333/.387/.591 with 5 homers and 7 steals in 28 games at mostly Single-A. He’s 6’0”, 171 pounds, so there is room to add more muscle and the 15.9% K% in pro ball is encouraging. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/20/77.264/.318/.432/7

320) Daylen Lile WAS, OF, 19.4 – Selected 47th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Lile’s best tool is his hit tool, which is generally not my favorite type of player to go after in fantasy. Power and speed could end up about average. His pro debut wasn’t great, slashing .219/.363/.250 with 0 homers, 2 steals, and a 25%/18.8% K%/BB% in 19 games at rookie ball. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 82/15/64/.278/.341/.417/6

321) Diego Benitez ATL, SS, 17.4 – Benitez signed for $2.5 million and he has the requisite skills to back that up. He has potentially plus power with an already pretty powerful righty swing. He combines that with a solid plate approach and some speed. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 76/24/83/.257/.328/.458/6

322) Yasser Mercedes MIN, OF, 17.5 – Mercedes is a projectable 6’3”, 180 pounds with plus speed and a silky smooth righty swing that could produce plus power at peak, but he has some hit tool risk. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 72/20/76/.245/.316/.431/12

323) Dillon Dingler DET, C, 23.3 – Dingler destroyed High-A with a 149 wRC+ in 32 games, but he looked overmatched in Double-A with a 58 wRC+ and 29.8%/4.3% K%/BB% in 50 games. Even at High-A he struck out 25.5% of the time, and considering he is not expected to have big power or speed, the hit tool concerns aren’t great. Tack on all the extra attention he has to give developing his catcher defense, and I’m not seeing much upside here. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 61/18/69/.260/.324/.421/4

324) Alexander Canario CHC, OF, 21.11 – Canario certainly looks the part with a big righty swing that is geared for power. He jacked 18 homers with high flyball rates in 107 games split between Single-A and High-A. He also has some speed with 21 steals, but his plate approach is still raw, striking out 28.8% of the time at Single-A and walking only 5.5% of the time at High-A. He’s a high risk, high reward prospect. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 67/24/79/.242/.315/.451/8

325) Ryan Vilade COL, OF, 23.1 – Vilade is a solid but unspectacular player who does a lot of things well but nothing really standout. He has a solid plate approach (17.8%/7.3% K%/BB%) with some pop (7 homers in 117 games at Triple-A) and some speed (12 steals in 17 attempts). There is more raw power than that homer total shows, but he hits the ball on the ground too much to get to it (45.1% GB%). 2022 Projection: 15/2/11/.265/.312/.397/2 Prime Projection: 76/18/71/.282/.336/.430/8

326) Micker Adolfo CHW, OF, 25.6 – Adolfo has at least plus power, jacking out 24 homers in 101 games split between Double-A and Triple-A, but it comes with major strikeout issues (34.1% K%). 2022 Projection: 8/2/10/.225/.294/.421/0 Prime Projection: 64/21/75/.237/.305/.441/2

327) Gage Workman DET, SS, 22.5 – Workman is a switch hitter who was much better from the left side than the right, putting up a .849 OPS as a lefty and a .483 OPS as a righty at Single-A and High-A. It might be time to pull a Cedric Mullins and drop the righty swing. He has potentially plus power that he hasn’t completely tapped into yet (12 homers in 118 games), and he has to cut down majorly on his strikeouts (30.6% K%). While he racked up 31 steals, he isn’t a burner and you can’t trust steal numbers from the lower minors this year because of the rule changes. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/22/74/.242/.315/.430/8

328) Luken Baker STL, 1B, 25.1 – Baker is an absolute moose at the plate at 6’4”, 280 pounds, and he was finally able to tap into his at least plus power for the first time in pro ball. He cracked 26 homers in 93 games at mostly Double-A after hitting just 14 in his previous 159 games. He did so by lowering his groundball percentage to 30.7%. He’s a righty who hit much better vs. lefties than righties, so he’s shaping up to be a short side of a platoon bat. 2022 Projection: 7/2/10/.240/.307/.431/0 Prime Projection: 46/15/55/.252/.326/.457/0

329) Sherten Apostel TEX, 1B/3B, 23.1 – Apostel’s strikeout rates have continued to rise as he climbs the minor league ladder, culminating with a 31.1% K% in 42 games at Double-A and a 36.4% K% in 22 games at Triple-A. Texas’ Double-A ballpark is a great hitters park (and their Triple-A park juices up homers too), but he wasn’t able to do any real damage at either stop. His season ended when he underwent knee surgery for a cartilage issue. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 41/13/47/.234/.317/.448/1

330) T.J. White WAS, OF, 18.8 – Selected 143rd overall in the 2021 Draft, White is 6’2”, 210 pounds with plus bat speed and big raw power. He impressed in his pro debut, slashing .283/.356/.547 with 4 homers and a 23.7%/8.5% K%/BB% in 15 games. He’s a switch hitter with a lefty swing that is geared for power and a righty swing that is more line drive oriented. There are hit tool concerns and he doesn’t have much speed, but he’s a great power bat to grab late in first year player drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 68/22/75/.252/.325/.468/2

331) Denzel Clarke OAK, OF, 21.11 – Selected 127th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Clarke has monster potential at 6’5”, 220 pounds with a plus power/speed combo, but you guessed it, it comes with major hit tool risk. He’s performed well against inferior competition in the Big West Conference and in rookie ball, but even there it comes with K’s (27.3% K% in rookie ball and 23.1% this year in the Big West). ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 67/19/72/.233/.304/.439/9

332) Otto Lopez TOR, 2B, 23.5 – Lopez is a high contact (17.3% K% in 113 games split between Double-A and Triple-A), plus speed (22 steals) player with high groundball rates (54.1% at Triple-A) and not much power (5 homers). He’s setting up to be a utility player in the near future. 2022 Projection: 9/0/6/.265/.312/.384/2 Prime Projection: 73/10/59/.276/.323/.401/14

333) Warming Bernabel COL, 3B, 19.10 – Bernabel destroyed rookie ball with a 14% K%, 6 homers and a 188 wRC+ in 22 games before struggling at High-A with a 63 wRC+ in 21 games, but he wasn’t overmatched as his K% barely budged at 14.9%. He’s an aggressive hitter with a big righty swing that projects for above average to plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 68/23/78/.264/.317/.453/5

334) Luis Toribio SFG, 1B/3B, 21.6 – Toribio remains a walk machine with a 15.4% BB%, but his GB% jumped to 51.1% and his K% popped a little to 27.7%. He hit only 7 homers in 94 games at Single-A. He hits the ball hard, but he’s going to have to raise him launch angle to make an impact. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 67/14/62/.256/.338/.428/2

335) Edouard Julien MIN, 2B/3B, 22.11 – Julien put up a very fun batting line in his pro debut, slashing .266/.434/.480 with 18 homers, 34 steals, and a 28%/21.4% K%/BB% in 112 games split between Single-A and High-A. Other than the stolen bases which are a mirage, that batting line basically mirrors what he did in college with power, patience, and strikeouts. He’s not great on defense, but this is a bat first player who has produced in the SEC and now pro ball. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 52/16/54/.229/.317/.426/5

336) Brendan Donovan STL, 3B/2B, 25.3 – Donovan hit well everywhere he went in 2021 (A+, AA, AAA, AFL) with a mature plate approach, but he has already 24 years old and he doesn’t project for big power or speed. He’ll likely have to break into the majors as a utility guy and then earn more playing time from there. 2022 Projection: 21/4/18/.265/.321/.401/4 Prime Projection: 63/14/51/.278/.334/.421/8

337) Canaan Smith-Njigba PIT, OF, 23.1 – Smith-Njigba is an OBP machine with a .398 OPB and 16.9% BB% in 66 games at Double-A. He then went to the Fall League and put up a .452 OBP and 20.5% BB% in 18 games. His groundball rates are extremely high (65.3% at Double-A), and while he was an excellent 13 for 14 on the bases, he isn’t that fast, so he’s most intriguing in OBP leagues. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/16/69/.252/.347/.423/4

338) Jose Ramos LAD, OF, 21.3 – Ramos is 6’1”. 200 pounds with a quick and powerful righty swing that projects for plus power at peak. He dominated rookie ball with a 180 wRC+ in 15 games before getting called up to full season ball and barely missing a beat, slashing .313/.377/.559 with 8 homers and a 25.9%/7.3% K%/BB% in 47 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 62/21/69/.252/.323/.445/6

339) Gilberto Jimenez BOS, OF, 21.9 – Jimenez had a solid year at Single-A (105 wRC+) led by his good feel to hit with a 21.1% K% and .306 BA, but he wasn’t able to get to any of his power because of a 56.1% GB%. He hit 3 homers in 94 games. He doesn’t walk much (4.7% BB%) and while he has at least plus speed, he hasn’t been very effective on the bases in his career (13 for 21 in 2021). There is still an exciting blend of tools here, and he hasn’t performed poorly by any means, but he needs to find a way to produce more homers and steals if he wants to be an impact fantasy player. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/13/62/.275/.319/.412/15

340) Diego Castillo PIT, SS/2B, 24.5 – Castillo has put up elite contact numbers his entire career (12.7% K% this year) and in 2021 his power ticked up considerably with 19 homers in 104 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. He had only hit 8 homers in 452 game career prior to this year. He projects as a utility infielder, but the power surge gives him the potential to beat that projection. 2022 Projection: 11/2/8/.255/.303/.402/2 Prime Projection: 33/6/28/.271/.322/.427/3

341) Maikol Escotto PIT, 2B/SS, 19.10 – Escotto got off to a fast start and had a strong 1st half of the season at Single-A with a .823 OPS in 53 games, but he tanked down the stretch and put up a .574 OPS in his final 29 games. He’s an excellent athlete with a potentially above average power/speed combo (7 homers and 22 steals), but his high strikeout rate adds plenty of risk (30.4%/14.2% K%/BB%). ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 66/20/73/.244/.326/.433/9

342) Brenton Doyle COL, OF, 23.10 – A 31.6%/7.1% K%/BB% as a 23 year old at High-A is not great, but Doyle has an exciting enough power/speed combo at 6’3”, 200 pounds to overlook that somewhat. He smashed 16 homers with 21 steals in 97 games. A 50% GB% will have to improve to get to more of his power, and that K% has to come down majorly. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/17/68/.248/.318/.422/12

343) Luis Rodriguez LAD, OF, 19.7 – Rodriguez was known as a hit over power prospect, but he flipped the script in his pro debut with 8 homers and a 30.9% K% (.216 BA) in 54 games in rookie ball. It’s great to see him getting to his power ahead of schedule, but he did so at the expense of his hit tool. There is plenty of time for him to marry the two skills. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 67/23/76/.254/.326/.445/4

344) Petey Halpin CLE, OF, 19.10 – Halpin lived up to his scouting report in his pro debut in High-A, showing a good feel to hit (.294 BA with a 20.3% K%), plus speed (11 steals in 20 attempts), and limited power (1 homer in 54 games). The stolen base success rate isn’t great, and while he hit only 1 homer, there is more power in there than he showed with a quick lefty swing. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 78/15/62/.272/.338/.414/15

345) Jose Siri HOU, OF, 26.9 – Siri showed both his extreme risk and upside in his MLB debut, putting up a 17.2% Barrel%, .378 xwOBA, and 30.4 ft/sec sprint speed. The surface stats were just as good with a .956 OPS and 3 steals in 21 games. On the flip side he had a 34.7%/2% K%/BB%. His Triple-A numbers were pretty similar with a .921 OPS and a 30.7%/6.5% K%/BB% in 94 games. It will be a wild ride if he wins Houston’s starting CF job, but I don’t think he is the favorite for it. 2022 Projection: 32/9/36/.232/.291/.421/10

346) Yerlin Confidan CIN, OF, 19.4 – Confidan won the MVP award of the ACL, going bonkos with a slash line of .315/.359/.573 with 11 homers, 7 steals, and a 25%/6.3% K%/BB% in 50 games. He’s 6’3”, 170 pounds with a powerful lefty swing, but he needs to refine his plate approach, and raising his 48.8% GB% would help too. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 68/27/82/.250/.318/.472/4

347) Eddy Beltre SDP, OF, 18.0 – Beltre was a DSL standout, slashing .295/.423/.446 with 3 homers, 24 steals, and a 16.8%/13.9% K%/BB% in 32 games. He has double plus speed with a good feel to hit and developing power. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 78/18/71/.267/.332/.427/23

348) Junior Caminero TBR, 3B, 18.9 – Caminero went buck wild in his pro debut in the DSL, slashing .295/.380/.534 with 9 homers, 2 steals and a 16.4%/11.7% K%/BB% in 43 games. He has a lightening quick righty swing which obviously generates good power. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 77/23/82/.268/.334/.467/4

349) Joshua Mears SDP, OF, 21.1 – Mears is 6’3”, 230 pounds with massive raw power that he has no trouble getting to. He crushed 17 homers with a 51.2% FB% in 71 games at Single-A, but it comes with extreme strikeout issues (39.2%/12.4% K%/BB%). ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 58/20/66/.223/.313/.453/4

350) Jeremiah Jackson LAA, SS, 22.0 – Jackson is consistent if nothing else with huge homer totals (10 homers in 51 games at mostly Single-A), plus speed (13 steals), and massive hit tool risk (33.2%). He’s a low probability prospect who likely won’t hit enough, but the upside is high if he can ever figure it out. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 51/17/57/.218/.295/.436/8

351) Daniel Montesino SDP, 1B/OF, 18.2 – Montesino got a million bucks in last year’s international class. He is a bat first prospect with some defensive concerns, so there is a lot of pressure on his bat, but so far, so good as he slashed .316/.444/.489 with 4 homers, 8 steals, and a 21.8%/17.7% K%/BB% in 56 games in the DSL. He has the potential to hit for both power and average at peak. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 69/24/78/.254/.331/.450/4

352) Isaiah Greene CLE, OF, 20.7 – Greene had a solid pro debut in rookie ball with a 120 wRC+, but he was old for the level, hit only 1 homer, and was 5 for 9 on the bases in 43 games. He’s a great athlete and projectable at 6’1”, 180 pounds, so while he didn’t exactly kick the door down this year, there are plenty of tools to work with in the future. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 73/14/61/.264/.328/.413/14

353) Joel Diaz NYM, RHP, 18.1 – Diaz was possibly the best pitcher in the DSL with a pitching line of 0.54/0.75/63/9 in 50.1 IP. He pounds the strikezone with a low 90’s fastball that will likely tick up as he ages to go along with excellent feel for a curve and change. He could potentially have 3 plus pitches at weak with plus control. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.21/180 in 170 IP

354) Angel Martinez CLE, 2B/3B/SS, 20.2 – Martinez got off to a hot start in his full season debut with a .946 OPS in May and a .888 OPS in June, but he fell off a cliff in the 2nd half and finished the season with a .701 OPS in 97 games at Single-A. He projects for moderate across the board production with utility infielder risk. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/15/65/.272/.337/.428/15

355) Carson Tucker CLE, SS, 20.2 – A hand injury limited Tucker to just 6 games in rookie ball. Cleveland nabbed him 23rd overall in 2020 for his good feel to hit with plus speed and the ability to stick at SS. At 6’2”, 180 pounds, power should develop as he matures. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/16/68/.263/.324/.413/16

356) Maikol Hernandez BAL, SS, 18.6 – Hernandez was one of my favorite targets in last year’s international class, and while he held his own in his pro debut, he didn’t standout. He put up a 92 wRC+ with a 21.2%/12.8% K%/BB% and 0 homers in 40 games in the DSL. The plate approach was solid, and at a projectable 6’3”, 175 pounds, the power is most certainly coming. I still like him as a high risk/high reward upside play. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 72/21/76/.256/.327/.439/6

357) Taylor Walls TB, SS, 25.9 – Walls looks slated for a utility role for at least the first few years of his career. He put up average exit velocity numbers with plus speed, but he hasn’t been a very good base stealer in his career. His K% spiked in Triple-A (26.1%) and MLB (27.8%). but he’s a patient hitter with high walk rates (13.1% BB%). 2022 Projection: 38/6/33/.242/.323/.391/8

358) Slade Cecconi ARI, RHP, 22.9 – Elbow soreness ended Cecconi’s regular season in late August after 59 IP, but he made it back to pitch 15 innings in the AFL. He throws a mid 90’s fastball with a plus slider and an average-ish curve and change. He pitched well at High-A, but he didn’t exactly dominate with a pitching line of 4.12/1.24/63/20 in 59 IP. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 8/4.15/1.32/155 in 158 IP

359) Nick Bitsko TBR, RHP, 19.10 – Bitsko missed all of 2021 after undergoing surgery on his shoulder. He’s 6’4”, 220 pounds with good control over a fastball that can reach the upper 90’s, a plus curve, and a developing change. The upside is high, but the shoulder injury adds risk. He’s yet to pitch in pro ball. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.89/1.27/165 in 158 IP

360) Brent Honeywell OAK, RHP, 27.0 – Trade to Oakland seemingly gives Honeywell a better chance to crack the rotation, but he has plenty of competition there too. He finally got his career back on track after 4 elbow surgeries putting up a pitching line of 3.97/1.20/67/24 in 81.2 IP. The stuff looks mostly back to me, but there is obviously rust after 3 full years of not pitching in any games. 2022 Projection: 5/4.41/1.33/80 in 90 IP

361) Alex Santos HOU, RHP, 20.2 – Santos is 6’4”, 195 pounds with a low 90’s fastball, a potentially plus changeup that he goes to often, and a less consistent breaking ball that flashes plus. He put up a pitching line of 3.46/1.46/48/30 in 41.2 IP at Single-A in his pro debut. Improving his control and adding a tick or two on the fastball would take him to the next level. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.21/1.36/143 in 150 IP

362) Cole Wilcox TBR, RHP, 22.9 – Wilcox underwent Tommy John surgery in September and will likely miss all of 2022. He proved the improved control he showed in his shortened 2020 college season was for real as he put up a 52/5 K/BB in 44.1 IP at Single-A. He throws mid 90’s heat with a potentially plus slider and developing change. There is bullpen risk and now injury risk, but the upside is high. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/3.95/1.28/158 in 150 IP

363) Jackson Rutledge WAS, RHP, 23.0 – Rutledge is 6’8”, 245 pounds with a short arm action that he uses to fire an upper 90’s fastball and plus slider. He also throws an average curve and change. 2021 was a disaster year for him as he battled a shoulder injury and put up a pitching line of 7.68/1.65/41/20 in 36.1 IP split across 3 levels (Rk, A, A+). He’s struggling in the AFL too with a 6.98 ERA and 17/10 K/BB in 19.1 IP. He has big stuff, but this season highlighted his reliever risk. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 6/4.08/1.32/122 in 115 IP

364) Luis Medina NYY, RHP, 22.11 – Medina has huge stuff that can reach triple digits with a potentially plus curve and developing changeup, but he has major control issues (5.1 BB/9) that makes his most likely home in the back of the bullpen. If something does eventually click, the upside is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 5/3.72/1.29/95 in 81 IP

365) Andry Lara WAS, RHP, 19.3 – Lara checks a lot of boxes for a teenage pitching prospect. He’s a big guy at 6’4”, 180 pounds (he’s probably heavier than that now) with a fastball that reaches the mid 90’s, a potentially plus breaking ball and a developing changeup. He was solid in his pro debut with a 4.54 ERA and 47/13 K/BB in 30.2 IP at rookie ball, before earning a promotion to full season ball and understandably struggling. I would put mid rotation upside on him at this point. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 10/4.15/1.29/164 in 168 IP

366) Michael Burrows PIT, RHP, 22.5 – Burrows was limited to 49 IP because of an oblique injury, and he also pitched relatively short outings all year. He throws mid 90’s heat with a plus curveball that led to a 2.20 ERA and a 34.2% K% at High-A. He needs to improve his control and his changeup, and also prove he can go deep in games if he wants to stick as a starter. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/3.95/1.32/152 in 140 IP

367) Jonathan Bowlan KCR, RHP, 25.4 – Bowlan was in the midst of breaking out before undergoing Tommy John surgery in April. He had a 1.59 ERA with a 25/3 K/BB in 17 IP at Double-A. He had great K/BB numbers in his pro debut in 2019 as well with a 150/23 K/BB in 146 IP split between Single-A and High-A. He has plus control of a mid 90’s fastball to go along with 3 quality secondaries in his curve, slider, and change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.25/1.23/168 in 165 IP

368) Bryce Bonnin CIN, RHP, 23.6 – Bonnin throws gas with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and a plus slider that led to 2.87 ERA with a 71/17 K/BB in 47 IP at mostly Single-A. He doesn’t have much experience as a starter going deep into games, and the reliever risk is very high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 6/3.73/1.28/101 in 85 IP

369) Ricky Vanasco TEX, RHP, 23.6 – Vanasco underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2020 and missed all of 2021. When healthy, his fastball sits in the mid 90’s with a potentially plus curve and developing change, but he needs to improve his control and his career high IP is 49.2, so he has a lot to prove. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.07/1.34/165 in 150 IP

370) Freddy Tarnok ATL, RHP, 23.4 – Tarnok is 6’3”, 185 pounds with a big mid 90’s fastball, plus curve, and developing change. He performed the best he ever has in 2021, even going back to college, with a pitching line of 3.44/1.15/109/28 in 73.1 IP split between High-A and Double-A. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.02/1.31/158 in 160 IP

371) Seth Johnson TB, RHP, 23.6 – Johnson’s first season in full ball was a success with a pitching line of 2.88/1.27/115/33 in 93.2 IP at Single-A. He was old for the level, but considering his relative lack of experience as a pitcher (he was a converted infielder), it is definitely a step in the right direction. He has a plus fastball/slider combo and also mixes in a curve and change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 8/3.98/1.32/147 in 145 IP

372) Ethan Hankins CLE, RHP, 22.10 – Hankins underwent Tommy John surgery in May and will return in the 2nd half of 2022 at best. He’s a good athlete at 6’6”, 200 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball, and he reportedly refined his secondaries in 2020 at alt camp. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.13/1.32/165 in 158 IP

373) Jared Jones PIT, RHP, 20.8 – Jones lived up to his scouting report to a T in his pro debut with great stuff, but lots of refinement needed. He throws mid 90’s heat with two breaking balls that flash plus and a developing changeup, but his poor control (4.6 BB/9) led to a 4.64 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP in 66 IP at Single-A. The stuff racked up K’s with a 34.1% K%, so the upside is high. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.27/1.34/165 in 150 IP

374) Estevan Florial NYY, OF, 24.4 – Florial’s been a tooled up but flawed prospect for basically his entire pro career, and that remains true to this day. He has plus raw power and plus speed, but he can’t take advantage of it with a 30.9% K% in 78 games at Triple-A. He also continues to be a poor base stealer going 13 for 21. He was able to improve his GB%, bringing it all the way down to 39.7% which led to 13 homers (also hit 4 homers in 9 games at Double-A). Overall it led to a below average 93 wRC+. 2022 Projection: 17/4/13/.220/.292/.392/4 Prime Projection: 48/13/41/.238/.309/.413/8

375) Jordan Nwogu CHC, OF, 23.1 – Nwogu had a rough start to his pro debut with a .513 OPS in his first 33 games, but he turned it on after that and put up a .841 OPS in his final 61 games at Single-A. It’s still a mediocre debut overall with a 28.2% K% and 45.5% GB%, but he has a fantasy friendly power/speed comb that is worth gambling on. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 61/18/66/.248/.323/.436/7

376) Erick Pena KC, OF, 19.1 – Pena was terrible in his pro debut with a 52 wRC+ and 36.5% K% in 18 games in rookie ball. There is obviously a long way to go before you can call him a bust, and he is still a good bet to develop plus power, but this is the risk you take when you draft super young international prospects. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 48/16/56/.235/.317/.436/2

377) Jeff Criswell OAK, RHP, 23.1 – Criswell throws mid 90’s heat with a potentially plus breaking ball and average changeup. An arm injury limited Criswell to just 15.2 IP (including the AFL). He needs to improve his control and there is injury risk, so there is a chance he ends up in the pen. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.08/1.32/173 in 160 IP

378) Chayce McDermott HOU, RHP, 23.7 – Selected 132nd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, McDermott comes from an athletic family as his brother, Sean McDermott, is in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. Chayce is 6’3”, 197 pounds with a fastball that can consistently hit the mid 90’s and a potentially plus breaking ball. He also throws an average curve and a developing changeup. He put up a 44.6% K% in his pro debut at Single-A in 18.1 IP, but he needs to work on his control (13.5% BB%). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.15/1.33/158 in 155 IP

379) Wilkelman Gonzalez BOS, RHP, 20.0 – Gonzalez has a fastball he can get into the mid 90’s with a potentially plus change and average slider. He had a pitching line of 2.91/1.10/66/16 in 52.2 IP split between rookie ball and Single-A. If he can consistently hit the mid 90’s on his fastball as he gains strength and improve his breaking balls, the upside is high. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.29/151 in 155 IP

380) Roismar Quintana WAS, OF, 19.2 – Quintana signed for 820K in 2019 and made his pro debut this year, slashing .308/.550/.692 with 2 doubles, 1 homer, and a 5/6 K/BB in 7 games. It’s obviously a very small sample because he missed a lot of time with a hamstring injury, but he showed a mature approach with plus raw power and average speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 74/23/82/.263/.336/.455/7

381) Christian Franklin CHC, OF, 22.4 – Selected 123rd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Franklin has some swing and miss issues with high strikeout rates throughout his college career, but he has a fantasy friendly profile with an exciting power/speed combo and a history of production in the SEC. He’s slashed .274/.420/.544 with 13 homers, 11 steals, and a 78/44 K/BB in 61 games at Arkansas. He hits the ball hard with excellent bat speed and high walk rates, but the risk is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 62/16/62/.243/.319/.422/8

382) Simon Juan NYM, OF, 16.9 – Juan is one of the youngest players in the international class and has some of the highest power/speed upside with a quick and powerful righty swing, but he has some hit tool risk. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 72/24/81/.248/.318/.450/16

383) Wilfred Veras CHW, 1B/3B, 19.5 – Veras has baseball bloodlines and is actually Fernando Tatis Jr’s cousin. He got a late start to pro ball because of Covid and has a bit old for the DSL, but the performed well with a 147 wRC+. He’s 6’2”, 180 pounds with a big righty swing that projects for above average power at least. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 62/18/71/.246/.316/.451/7

384) Yiddi Cappe MIA, SS, 19.6 – Cappe was a bit old for the DSL, but it was still a solid pro debut with a 16.2%/8.8% K%/BB%. He hit only 2 homers and was 9 for 17 on the bases in 55 games, so the homer/steal skills have to develop, and at 6’3”, 175 pounds, there is tons of potential. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 71/20/76/.267/.328/.442/9

385) Ambioris Tavarez ATL, SS, 18.4 – Tavarez has yet to play in pro ball, but he’s an exciting prospect who signed for $1.5 million in last year’s international class. He is 6’2”, 175 pounds with a quick and powerful swing that foreshadows at least plus power potential. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/24/81/.246/.325/.457/8

386) Samuel Munoz LAD, 3B, 17.6 – Munoz is a 6’3”, 190 lefty who with an advanced plate approach, plus power projection, and is a good athlete. With little information on many of these international prospects, taking shots on guys in good developmental organizations isn’t a bad idea. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 77/25/84/.264/.338/.474/5

387) Ryan Reckley SFG, SS, 17.7 – Signed for $2.2 million, Reckley is an advanced hitter with developing power and plus speed. How much power he can get too at 5’10”, 160 pounds will dictate his upside. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 82/18/71/.273/.342/.437/21

388) Yendry Rojas SDP, SS, 17.2 – Rojas is already pretty built up relative to other 17 year olds at 6’0”, 185 pounds and he’s shown a good feel to hit with projectable power and speed. He has a powerful and quick lefty swing that is made to do damage. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 76/22/81/.267/.325/.448/10

389) Michael Massey KCR, 2B, 24.0 – Massey’s power exploded with 21 homers in 99 games at High-A, and he didn’t lose any of plus contact ability with a 15.5%/7.5% K%/BB%. He was old for level and he struggled a bit vs. lefties, but his stock will skyrocket if he can keep this up in the upper levels of the minors. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 67/20/75/.263/.318/.434/6

390) Estiven Machado TOR, 2B, 19.6 – Machado cracked my 2021 Top 1,000 Dynasty Rankings at #971, and while he got only 1 PA in 2021 due to a hamstring injury, he has the same exciting profile. He’s an excellent athlete with plus bat speed, a good feel to hit and plus speed. He’s not expected to be a big power hitter, but there should only be more coming down the line. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/15/72/.276/.342/.415/22

391) Ji-Hwan Bae PIT, 2B, 22.8 – After hitting 0 homers in his first two years of pro ball, Bae’s power ticked up and he cracked 8 homers in 85 games at mostly Double-A (2 homers in 23 AFL games). He combines that with plus speed and a plus hit tool, stealing 20 bags with a 22.7%/10.4% K%/BB%. Not bad for a 21/22 year old in the upper levels of the minors. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/15/61/.273/.336/.417/17

392) Bryan Lavastida CLE, C, 23.4 – Lavastida has made excellent contact his entire career, but his strikeout numbers rose as he climbed the minor league ladder this year. He put up a 15.2% K% in 48 games at High-A, a 23.5% K% in 29 games at Double-A, and a 47.6% K% in 7 games at Triple-A. He hits the ball hard and his power leveled up this year with 9 homers in 84 games, but he’ll have to start lifting the ball more to unlock more. He’s a good athlete and he stole 16 bags, but 14 of them came at High-A with the different rules, so that is a bit of a mirage. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 42/11/47/.257/.332/.416/5

393) Patrick Bailey SFG, C, 22.10 – Bailey is a switch hitting catcher with a potentially plus glove who is a legitimate threat to Bart for San Francisco’s ultimate catcher of the future. He ripped up Single-A with a .947 OPS, but he struggled at the more age appropriate High-A with a .587 OPS. He was solid, but unspectacular in the AFL with 1 homer and a .792 OPS in 17 games. He has some swing and miss to his game with above average raw power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 54/17/63/.247/.316/.426/1

394) Starlin Aguilar SEA, 3B, 18.2 – Aguilar was a high priced international signing last year and earned the nickname “Baby Devers” for his quick lefty swing that projects to produce both average and power. He had a solid pro debut with an 18.6%/13.2% K%/BB% and a 41.7% GB%. It only resulted in 2 homers and a 109 wRC+ in 53 games, but he’s set up well for when his power naturally increases. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 72/22/79/.268/.336/.444/4

395) Milkar Perez SEA, 3B, 20.6 – Perez has an advanced plate approach, putting up a 20.2%/20.7% K%/BB% in 45 games in rookie ball and a 12.5%/12.5% K%/BB% in 6 games at Single-A. He didn’t hit a single homer and doesn’t project for big power, but he’s a relatively safe bat who knows how to hit. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/14/62/.263/.331/.425/2

396) Felix Valerio MIL, 2B, 21.3 – Valerio is a small guy at 5’7”, 165 pounds with a plus hit tool as his best skill. He slashed .290/.401/.468 with 11 homers, 31 steals. 71/69 K/BB in 114 games split between Single-A (.899 OPS) and High-A (.787 OPS). He has only average speed, so I wouldn’t trust those stolen base totals, and he doesn’t project for very much power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/14/62/.276/.338/.414/8

397) Miguel Bleis BOS, OF, 18.1 – Bleis signed with the Sox for $1.5 million in last years international class. He is a projectable 6’3”, 170 pounds with plus power potential, and he performed well in his pro debut, slashing .252/.331/.420 with 4 homers, 7 steals, and a 18.4%/8.8% K%/BB% in 36 games in the DSL. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 66/23/75/.252/.320/.442/6

398) Jhonny Piron TBR, OF, 18.2 – Piron’s stats didn’t jump out in his pro debut with a .735 OPS, but he showed a solid plate approach (21.5%/14.1% K%/BB%) with speed (17 steals) and the ability to lift the ball (3 homers with a 50% FB%). When his power ticks up, he will be in a great position for a breakout. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 72/22/78/.252/.325/.447/14

Tier 9

399) Tink Hence STL, RHP, 19.8 – Hence was the 63rd overall pick in the 2020 Draft. He shows good control of a fastball that can reach 96 MPH, to go along with a plus slider and developing changeup. He has an easy delivery with lightening quick arm speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.28/167 in 160 IP

400) Endy Rodriguez PIT, C, 21.10 – Rodriguez is a switch hitter with a mature plate approach and the potential for above average power. He put up a 140 wRC+ with 15 homers, a 37.3% GB%, and a 17.7%/11.5% K%/BB% in 98 games at Single-A. He’s a bit old for the level, he has to continue to improve his defense, and Henry Davis is a major block to his future playing time in Pitt. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 59/15/56/.260/.328/.426/2

401) Jose Butto NYM, RHP, 24.0 – Butto is the type of pitcher to work fast and throw the ball over the plate. A nasty changeup is his money maker and he combines that with an average slider and a low 90’s fastball that seems pretty hittable. He put together a strong year split between High-A and Double-A with a pitching line of 3.83/1.10/110/24 in 98.2 IP. He has a 4/5 starter profile with mid rotation upside if the fastball or breaking ball tick up. 2022 Projection: 1/4.52/1.35/27 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 8/4.24/1.31/153 in 160 IP

402) Ed Howard CHC, SS, 20.8 – Howard’s pro debut was a disaster with a 30.1%/5.5% K%/BB% and a 64 wRC+ in 80 games at Single-A. Defense was always his best skill, so that should give his bat a long leash, but he obviously has a long way to go to even be passable. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 66/14/62/.246/.303/.403/7

403) Oscar Gonzalez CLE, OF, 24.3 – Gonzalez is a big boy at 6’4”, 240 pounds and just jacked out 31 homers in 121 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. He doesn’t have much of a plate approach with a 22.2%/4.4% K%/BB%, and he stole only 1 bag, so it is all about that huge power. 2022 Projection: Prime Projection: 41/16/51/.247/.308/.445/1

404) Korry Howell MIL, OF, 23.7 – Howell’s best asset is his double plus speed and it led to 24 steals in 97 games split between High-A and Double-A, although his numbers dropped off when he got to Double-A, going 4 for 7 in 28 games. His power ticked up this year by drastically lowering his GB%, cranking 16 homers, but the exciting power/speed combo is at the mercy of his poor hit tool. He hit .248 with a 28.9% K% at High-A and .235 with a 39.6% K% at Double-A. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 43/12/36/.232/.307/.412/10

405) Denzer Guzman LAA, SS, 18.2 – Guzman didn’t particularly standout in his pro debut in the DSL with a 92 wRC+, but there were still some positive takeaways. He showed an advanced plate approach with an excellent 14.6%/12.2% K%/BB% and he put the ball in the air with a 49.1% FB%, so when he grows into his 6’2”, 165 pound frame, the power will come. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 74/21/78/.266/.337/.442/6

406) Jordyn Adams LAA, OF, 22.5 – Adams is an elite athlete at 6’2”, 180 pounds, but the production just isn’t coming. He put up a 66 wRC+ with 5 homers, 18 steals, and a 37.8%/9.1% K%/BB% in 71 games at High-A. I own him in an 18 teamer where I’m going to have a prospect crunch going into the off-season prospect draft, and I’m struggling as to whether I should cut him, or keep him and try to trade some picks this year for picks next year. The upside is high, but the risk is starting to win out. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 47/12/40/.234/.298/.403/12

407) Connor Scott MIA, OF, 22.6 – Scott had his best year in pro ball with a 112 wRC+ in 96 games at High-A. The former 13th overall pick in 2018 is a great athlete at 6’3”, 187 pounds with plus speed and developing power. His development has been a slow burn, so he may end up a late bloomer type, but he took a step forward this year. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/16/66/.257/.320/.419/13

408) Kala’i Rosario MIN, OF, 19.9 – Rosario has big time raw power, and while he hit only 5 homers in 51 games in rookie ball, more homers are definitely coming in the future. The problem is that he struck out 31.7% of the time, so the risk is high. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 52/18/57/.237/.316/.442/3

409) Maddux Bruns LAD, LHP, 19.10 – Selected 29th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Bruns is a high risk/high reward pitcher with with a mid 90’s fastball and potentially plus slider, but he’s had control problems and consistently issues. He gave up 9 earned with a 5/7 K/BB in 5 IP in his pro debut. The Dodgers are one of the best development organizations in baseball, so I’m more willing to take a shot on him than if he was drafted by a lesser org. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 7/3.82/1.31/129 in 120 IP

410) Calvin Ziegler NYM, RHP, 19.6 – Selected 46th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Ziegler is a pretty built up 6’0”, 205 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball, a potentially plus curve and developing change. His fastball control is solid, he just needs to continue to refine his secondaries and overall command. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.16/1.28/155 in 155 IP

411) Jesse Franklin ATL, OF, 23.4 – Franklin showed explosive power in his pro debut with 24 homers in 101 games at High-A, but he needs to improve his plate approach with a 28.3%/8.4% K%/BB%. He stole 19 bags, but he wasn’t a big base stealer in college and he only has average speed. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 52/18/65/.238/.316/.452/5

412) Jose Tena CLE, SS, 21.0 – Tena had a strong season at High-A with a 115 wRC+, 16 homers, and 10 steals in 107 games, but his 26.2%/6.0% K%/BB% leaves something to be desired. The plate approach looked much better in the AFL with a 10/10 K/BB in 17 games, but he hit 0 homers. He doesn’t have big raw power and he hasn’t been a great base stealer in his career, so while he can be a strong overall player, I would like to see improvement in his plate approach before buying in more. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/17/65/.267/.323/.427/8

413) Jordan Diaz OAK, 3B, 21.8 – Diaz showed great bat to ball skills in his first year of full season ball at High-A with a 15.9% K%, but his walk rate isn’t great (6.8% BB%), his GB% is high (52.7%), and his defense needs improvement. His power ticked up this year with 13 homers in 90 games, but it will have to reach another level to win playing time and make a fantasy impact. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 56/14/63/.273/.328/.431/3

414) Alexander Ramirez LAA, OF, 19.7 – The risk is high with Ramirez because of extreme strikeout issues, putting up a 32.5% K% at rookie ball and a 42% K% at Single-A, but the upside is high too with plus power and some speed. He had a 136 wRC+ in 35 games at the age appropriate rookie ball and then cratered in full season ball with a negative 10 wRC+. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 62/18/67/.226/.305/.436/5

415) Ismael Mena CHC, OF, 19.4 – Mena had a rough pro debut in stateside rookie ball with a .581 OPS in 44 games, but a 25.3%/8.4% K%/BB% shows he wasn’t completely overmatched. He signed for $2.2 million in 2019, and at a lean 6’3”, 185 pounds, there is still an exciting power/speed combo in here. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 66/18/71/.247/.321/.422/11

416) Robert Gasser SDP, LHP, 22.10 – Selected 71st overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Gasser is a “crafty lefty” with a low 90’s fastball, potentially plus slider and average changeup. He had a 1.20 ERA with a 14/2 K/BB in 15 IP at mostly Single-A in his pro debut. He profiles as a back end starter. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.28/1.28/150 in 160 IP

417) Doug Nikhazy CLE, LHP, 22.7 – Selected 58th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Nikhazy put up some eye popping numbers in the SEC with a pitching line of 2.45/1.01/142/31 in 92 IP. He throws two potentially plus breaking balls in his curve and slider, to go along with a low 90’s fastball and developing change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/4.23/1.31/166 in 160 IP

418) Glenn Otto TEX, RHP, 26.1 – Otto made his MLB debut and got lit up with a 9.26 ERA in 23.1 IP, but his K/BB numbers looked better with a 25.2%/7.2% K%/BB%. His fastball sat 92.6 MPH and his slider was about average with a .308 xwOBA and 33% K%. He’s going to have to compete for a rotation spot and could easily end up in the bullpen. 2022 Projection: 4/4.16/1.32/85 in 85 IP

419) Sammy Long SFG, LHP, 26.9 – Long will likely compete for the 5th starter job but should get plenty of innings regardless. He throws a 92.6 MPH fastball with two secondaries that put up above average numbers in his MLB debut in his curve (.255 xwOBA) and change (.286 xwOBA). He had a 5.53 ERA in 40.2 IP, but his xERA was much better at 4.24. 2022 Projection: 5/4.28/1.31/86 in 90 IP

420) Reiver Sanmartin CIN, LHP, 26.0 – Sanmartin is currently penciled in as the 5th starter, but with Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo knocking on the door, that might not last. Cincy might also trade the current vets in their rotation, so that would help the logjam. He’s your classic crafty lefty with plus control and the ability to keep the ball on the ground and induce weak contact. The fastball sat 89.5 MPH in his 11.2 IP MLB debut, so the margin for error is very small. 2022 Projection: 6/4.44/1.32/106in 120 IP

421) Tucker Davidson ATL, LHP, 25.0 – Davidson will compete for a rotation spot in Spring. A left forearm strain ended Davidson’s regular season in mid June before returning for the playoffs in October. He had a 3.60 ERA with a 18/8 K/BB in 20 IP on the back of a 93 MPH fastball and above slider which put up a 35.7% whiff%. 2022 Projection: 5/4.46/1.37/86 in 90 IP

422) Bryce Elder ATL, RHP, 22.10 – Elder might not have the biggest stuff with a low 90’s fastball, but he knows how to pitch, utilizing a 5 pitch mix. He put up a pitching line of 2.75/1.10/155/57 in 137.2 IP split across 3 levels (A+, AA, AAA). He has some control problems with a 13.6% BB% at Triple-A, and the fact he doesn’t have that big fastball puts him in the back end starter with mid rotation upside category. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.28/1.34/156 in 160 IP

423) Jared Shuster ATL, LHP, 23.8 – Shuster handled his business at High-A with a 3.70 ERA and 73/15 K/BB in 58.1 IP before getting shelled at Double-A with a 7.36 ERA in 14.2 IP. His devastating changeup is his best pitch and he goes to it often. He combines that with a fastball that can reach the mid 90’s and an average slider. He’ll need his breaking ball to tick up to reach his mid rotation upside. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.23/1.31/160 in 163 IP

424) Adrian Del Castillo ARI, C, 22.6 – Selected 67th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Castillo has one of the most advanced bats in the class with a strong history of performance in the ACC from the second he stepped on campus, slashing .311/.410/.499 with 17 homers and a 60/70 K/BB in 131 NCAA games. Home run power hasn’t developed as hoped with only 3 homers in 54 games this season, so while he hits the ball hard, the fantasy upside seems lacking. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 67/14/62/.261/.327/.411/2

425) Bo Naylor CLE, C, 22.1 – Naylor was terrible in 87 games at Double-A with a 69 wRC+, .189 BA and 31.5%/10.4% K%/BB%, but he was young for the level and he deserves a mulligan, especially because of how much catchers need to focus on defense. He brought his GB% all the way down to 27%, so he should be able to get to all of his power at maturity, and he’s displayed a much better hit tool in the past, so I’m expecting him to bounce back next year. He was also a perfect 10 for 10 on the bases, which is always a nice bonus for a catcher. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 63/21/72/.247/.328/.435/7

426) Javier Osorio DET, SS, 17.0 – Osorio has a quick righty bat with a good feel to hit and plenty of power projection on his 6’0”, 165 pound frame. He has speed too, and while he doesn’t look quite as physically impressive as some of the others in his class, he can be formidable all category contributor. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 82/20/76/.272/.339/.452/9

427) Johan Barrios MIL, SS, 17.3 – Barrios is 6’3”, 180 pounds with a good feel to hit and the potential for a plus power/speed combo. The upside is high, and there is barely any hype even relative to other international guys. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 73/22/78/.258/.326/.448/12

428) Dyan Jorge COL, SS, 18.4, 6’2”, 170 – Projected for the 4th highest signed bonus in his class, Jorge is razor thin with plus speed and top notch athleticism. He is still raw, so the risk is high, but the upside is high too if it all comes together. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 76/15/69/.252/.321/.413/18

429) Niko Kavadas BOS, 1B, 23.7 – Selected 316th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Kavadas has some of the best pure power in the draft, crushing 22 homers in 47 games in the ACC. He fell to the 11th round because of signing bonus demands and the fact he was a 4 year college player, but none of that changes the very real juice in his lefty bat at 6’1”, 235 pounds. He has strikeout issues and no defensive value, so like many of these 1B prospects, his bat needs to hit close to his ceiling. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 42/17/49/.237/.323/.458/0

430) Jared Kelley CHW, RHP, 20.5 – Kelley suffered a forearm injury in May which kept him out for about 6 weeks, and then a shoulder impingement ended his season in August. He showed absolutely zero control over his stuff when he was on the mound with a 19.6% BB%, which led to a 7.61 ERA over 23.2 IP at mostly Single-A. While it was a disaster year, his stuff is worth staying patient for another year, showing a mid 90’s fastball and the potential for two effective secondaries in his changeup and slider. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 8/4.19/1.34/151 in 150 IP

431) Clarke Schmidt NYY, RHP, 26.1 – Schmidt missed about the first 4 months of the season with an elbow strain which limited him to 44.1 IP. He was successful when he returned with a 2.10 ERA and 32/8 K/BB in 25.2 IP at Triple-A. He throws a 5 pitch mix led by 93 MPH heat and a potentially plus curve. He’ll need injuries to hit to get his shot in the rotation. 2022 Projection: 4/4.41/1.33/71 in 75 IP

432) Bryce Ball CHC, 1B, 23.9 – Ball’s game power dropped off in 2021 with only 13 homers and a 47% GB% in 107 games at High-A. The raw power is definitely still in there, and he walked a ton with an 18.2% BB%. He strikes out too much (27.6% K%) and he was old for the level, so overall it was a step back. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 33/11/35/.229/.321/.441/0

433) Hudson Head PIT, OF, 21.0 – Head’s full season debut at Single-A was a mixed bag, showing solid power (15 homers in 101 games) and patience (15.7% BB%), but he barely ran at all (3 for 4 on the bases) and struck out 31.6% of the time. He’s a tooled up player, but the high K rate is a bit concerning. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/19/71/.247/.318/.435/8

434) Jay Groome BOS, LHP, 23.7 – The elite fastball/curve combo from his pre draft days is gone, but he still has a solid 4 pitch mix with a low 90’s fastball and 3 effective secondaries in his curve, slider, and change. It led to a 4.81 ERA with a 134/36 K/BB in 97.1 IP split between High-A and Double-A. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.25/1.35/150 in 150 IP

435) Luis Frias ARI, RHP, 23.10 – Frias has big stuff with a mid 90’s fastball that can regularly hit the upper 90’s,a plus curveball, and a developing change. He racks up strikeouts with 126 K’s in 111.1 IP. He ran into some trouble in the upper levels of the minors with a 5.26 ERA at Double-A and 5.82 ERA at Triple-A, and he needs to improve his control, so the reliever risk is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/4.23/1.32/128 in 120 IP

436) Jhoan Duran MIN, RHP, 24.3 – An elbow strain ended Duran’s season after just 16 IP. When healthy, he throws a fastball that can reach triple digits with a plus low 90’s sinker/splitter hybrid. Bullpen risk is high ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 9/4.18/1.34/156 in 152 IP

437) Hayden Wesneski NYY, RHP, 24.4 – Wesneski put up a pitching line of 3.25/1.12/151/36 split across 3 levels (A+, AA, AAA). He throws mid 90’s heat with a plus, sharp breaking ball as his best secondary. He also mixes in an average slider and change. I could easily see him ending up in a jack of all trades role. 2022 Projection: 2/4.38/1.36/31 in 35 IP Prime Projection: 7/4.17/1.28/122 in 120

438) Louie Varland MIN, RHP, 24.4 – Varland destroyed the lower levels of the minors with a pitching line of 2.10/1.09/142/30 in 103 IP split between Single-A and High-A. He’s old for the levels, but the stuff is good with a fastball that can hit the mid 90’s, a plus slider, and average curve. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.31/1.33/151 in 155 IP

439) Yohendrick Pinango CHC, OF, 19.11 – Pinango is in the mold of an Adam Frazier/Luis Arraez/David Fletcher with elite contact skills (11.4% K% in 24 games at High-A), but a 55.3% GB% heavily limits his power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 78/12/59/.278/.345/.402/9

440) Jaden Hill COL, RHP, 22.3 – Hill isn’t necessarily the 11th best prospect in the system, but I thought he is worth mentioning because he would be ranked higher if he didn’t get selected by Colorado 44th overall. He tore his UCL in his 7th start of the season and will likely be out for most of 2022. He has nasty stuff when healthy with a mid 90’s fastball and a slider and changeup that have flashed plus, but he struggled to put it together xin his first full year as a starter with a pitching line of 6.67/1.38/25/12 in 29.1 IP. Despite the obvious talent, there was already performance risk, and now you can tack on injury risk and Coors risk. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 8/4.36/1.34/152 in 150 IP

441) Braden Shewmake ATL, SS, 24.4 – Shewmake struggled at Double-A with a .672 OPS in 83 games, but his plus defense at SS will give his bat every chance to catch up. He’s 6’4”, 190 pounds, so his power should tick up over time, and he had a 21.8% K%, so he can get the bat on the ball. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/17/68/.257/.316/.410/6

442) Kyle Bradish BAL, RHP, 25.7 – Bradish is 6’4”, 220 pounds with a traditional 4 pitch mix highlighted by a mid 90’s fastball and plus slider. He put up a pitching line of 3.68/1.36/131/44 in 100.1 IP at mostly Triple-A. He’s had some control problems going back to his college days, and even with Baltimore moving their fence back/up, a mid to back end starter in that pitching environment is not my favorite fantasy bet to make. 2022 Projection: 3/4.78/1.42/69 in 75 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.29/1.34/157 in 160 IP

443) Jake Vogel LAD, OF, 20.6 – Vogel isn’t a big guy at 5’11”, 165 pounds, but he’s an explosive athlete with good raw power and plus speed. His pro debut at Single-A showed he is still raw though with an 80 wRC+, 3 homers, 12 steals, and a 29.8% K% in 76 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 73/16/63/.252/.321/.416/17

444) Willy Vasquez TBR, SS, 20.7 – Vasquez doesn’t have huge upside, but he showed a plus hit tool and approach in rookie ball with a 15.6%/11.6% K%/BB%, although he was a bit old for the level. He definitely looks like a ballplayer in the box with a strong righty swing that should lead to above average power at peak. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 69/18/66/.269/.331/.436/7

445) Joey Estes ATL, RHP, 20.4 – Estes dominated Single-A in his first taste of full season ball with a pitching line of 2.91/0.96/127/29 in 99 IP. He throws a low 90’s fastball that he can get up into the mid 90’s with a potentially plus slider and a developing curve and change. His delivery looks a bit reliever-ish to me. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 8/4.22/1.33/152 in 150 IP

446) Levi Stoudt SEA, RHP, 24.4 – Stoudt missed all of 2020 after undergoing Tommy John surgery and made his pro debut in 2021. He put up a pitching line of 3.31/1.20/86/37 in 81.2 IP split between High-A and Double-A. He has a mid 90’s fastball with a nasty plus changeup and an average-ish curve and slider. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.26/1.34/146 in 155 IP

447) Jean Pinto BAL, RHP, 21.3 – Pinto destroyed rookie ball in 20 innings before being promoted to Single-A where he didn’t miss a beat with a pitching line of 2.51/0.90/56/13 in 46.2 IP. He pounds the strikezone with a 4 pitch mix highlighted by a fastball that consistently hits the mid 90’s and 3 secondaries (curve, slider, change). ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/4.08/1.30/165 in 158 IP

448) Gavin Stone LAD, RHP, 23.6 – A 5th round pick in 2020, Stone raised his stock in his pro debut this year with a pitching line of 3.76/1.23/138/25 in 91 IP split between Single-A and High-A. His fastball ticked up into the mid 90’s and he has good control 6% BB% at High-A. None of his secondaries necessarily standout but he has a curve, slider, and change that are all effective. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.23/1.27/155 in 155 IP

449) Cody Morissette MIA, 2B/3B, 22.2 – Selected 52nd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Morissette’s college numbers don’t jump out at you (6 homers with a .895 OPS in 41 games), but he has a smooth lefty that should lead to more homers in the future. He’s a versatile defender who projects to be a solid all around player. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/16/66/.263/.326/.423/8

450) Freili Encarnacion BOS, SS, 17.2 – Encarnacion has some of the best power in the class with plus potential. He can hit for a high average too and is a good athlete, so he’s not just a lumbering slugger. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 77/25/84/.266/.332/.477/6

451) Carlos Pacheco OAK, OF, 17.5 – Pacheco is 5’11”, 175 pounds with a plus hit, plus speed profile. How much power he’s able to get to will dictate his upside. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 77/15/68/.271/.333/.415/18

452) Jaison Chourio CLE, OF, 16.10 – Jaison’s older brother, Jackson, was a DSL breakout in 2021, so why not role the dice with the next Chourio. He has a similar skillset with a good fell to hit, plus speed, and developing power. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 79/15/67/.268/.336/.416/18

453) George Feliz SEA, OF, 19.6 – Feliz hit well in the DSL with a 127 wRC+, but he was a bit old for the level. Plus speed his is hit best tool with 8 steals and he showed nice power with 5 homers in 46 games. 23.5% K% against DSL competition and being old for the level gives him some hit tool risk. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 72/15/64/.252/.316/.428/16

454) Noah Miller MIN, SS, 19.5 – Selected 36th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Miller is a switch hitter with a potentially plus hit tool and advanced approach, although he put up a 27.1% K% in his 22 game pro debut. He combines that with potentially average power and speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 72/16/63/.267/.328/.424/7

455) Simon Muzziotti PHI, OF, 23.3 – Muzziotti missed most of the season with visa issues, but he made it back in late August and literally played at every stateside level, including the AFL. He has a plus hit tool and plate approach (12.5%/15.6% K%/BB% in 8 games at Triple-A), but he hits the ball on the ground too much to get to his average raw power. He also has plus speed but hasn’t been a good base stealer in his career. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/13/56/.271/.336/.416/7

456) Euribiel Angeles SDP, SS, 19.11 – Angeles thrived in full season ball at barely 19 years old with a plus hit tool. He hit .343 with a 15.1% K% in 87 games at Single-A before being promoted to High-A for 18 games (18.6% K%). He doesn’t have much power or speed, but he’s a relatively safe prospect because he knows how to hit. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 73/14/59/.275/.333/.409/7

457) Clayton Beeter LAD, RHP, 23.6 – Beeter put up impressive strikeout numbers with a 78/22 K/BB in 52.1 IP split between High-A and Double-A, but he did it in very short outings, ramping up to high of 3.1 IP towards the end of the season. His stuff is good with a mid 90’s fastball, a potentially plus slider and curve, and a lesser used changeup. He needs to improve his control and the reliever risk is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/3.95/1.32/131 in 120 IP

458) Miguel Amaya CHC, C, 23.1 – A forearm strain limited Amaya to only 23 games at Double-A and he underwent Tommy John surgery in the off-season, meaning he could miss all of 2022. His defense is ahead of his offense, but he still put up a strong 117 wRC+ at Double-A on the back of a 20.8%/19.8% K%/BB%, but he didn’t do very much damage with a .710 OPS. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 66/16/61/.268/.341/.425/2

459) Wes Clarke MIL, 1B/C, 22.5 – Selected 297th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Clarke jacked 23 homers with a 73/50 K/BB in 57 SEC games, and then entered pro ball and cranked 4 homers with a 21/21 K/BB in 21 games at Single-A. He has little defensive value and major hit tool concerns, but the power and patience profile is enticing for fantasy. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 41/16/46/.224/.316/.447/0

460) Sean Burke CHW, RHP, 22.3 – Selected 94th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Burke is 6’6”, 230 pounds with a plus mid 90’s fastball, but he needs to improve his control (5.1 BB/9 in 74.1 SEC innings), and the consistency of his secondaries (slider, curve, change). He’s high risk, high reward. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 6/3.92/1.36/121 in 110 IP

461) Carmen Mlodzinski PIT, RHP, 23.1 – A right shoulder injury limited Mlodzinski to 52.1 IP. He worked to unlock more strikeouts this year going with a swing and miss mid 90’s 4 seamer over his sinker. It led to 66 strikeouts in 52.1 IP at mostly High-A. He combines that with an array of secondaries, highlighted by a potentially plus slider and change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.34/1.35/161 in 165 IP

462) Alexander Suarez SFG, OF, 20.3 – Suarez put up a fantasy friendly statline at rookie ball, slashing .311/.379/.503 with 6 homers and 16 steals in 55 games, but he had a terrible plate approach (33.6%/4.7%) and he was old for the level. He definitely looks the part at 6’2” with a quick righty swing, but his hit tool has a long way to go. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 41/14/44/.227/.292/.426/6

463) Bryan Mata BOS, RHP, 22.11 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2021 and will miss all of 2022. Mata’s control took a major step forward in 2019, cutting his walk rate from 7.3 BB/9 in 2018 to 3.6 BB/9 in 2019. He continued to work on that in 2020 at the alt site. He has big time stuff headlined by a plus fastball/slider combo, but still needs to work on command and consistently. Now you can tack on injury risk to an already risky profile. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/4.22/1.35/154 in 152 IP

464) Alec Marsh KCR, RHP, 23.11 – Marsh was limited to 25.1 IP at Double-A with arm soreness, but was able to return for one appearance in the AFL. He was in the midst of breaking out with a fastball that can reach the upper 90’s and 3 potentially quality secondaries in his slider, curve and change. He had a 39.6% K% before going down with the injury. He has mid-rotation upside. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.25/1.35/165 in 155 IP

465) Landon Marceaux LAA, RHP, 22.6 – Selected 80th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Marceaux doesn’t have huge stuff with a low 90’s fastball, but he dominated the SEC because he understands the art of pitching. He has good control over a 4 pitch mix and tunnels his pitches well. Plus curve is his best pitch. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.29/1.27/152 in 160 IP

466) A.J. Alexy TEX, RHP, 23.11 – Alexy made his MLB debut and while his 4.70 ERA and 1.30 WHIP isn’t bad, the underlying numbers aren’t as kind. He had a 17/17 K/BB in 23 IP and his xERA was 6.82. He’s had control problems throughout his career, and while his stuff is good with a 4 pitch mix and 93.3 MPH fastball, it isn’t standout. He’s likely a back end starter. 2022 Projection: 6/4.88/1.42/107 in 120 IP

467) Leo Jimenez TOR, SS, 20.10 – Jimenez thrived a Single-A with a plus plate approach (14.5%/21.1% K%/BB%), but he has very little game power with only 1 homer in 59 games. He’s not a burner, so he needs to figure out a way to get to his potentially average raw power if he wants to make an impact with the bat. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 64/12/51/.267/.340/.401/6

468) Ken Waldichuk NYY, LHP, 24.3 – Waldichuk is a crafty lefty with an average to above average 4 pitch mix. He pitched well at Double-A with a pitching line of 4.20/1.29/108/38 in 79.1 IP. He projects as a multi inning reliever or back end starter. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/4.16/1.32/117 in 120 IP

469) Andrew Abbott CIN, LHP, 22.10 – Selected 53rd in the 2021 MLB Draft, Abbott transitioned into the rotation in 2021 and he took to it quite well, putting up a pitching line of 2.87/1.13/162/32 in 106.2 IP in the ACC. The strikeout prowess transferred to pro ball with a 22/4 K/BB in 13 IP at mostly Single-A. He throws a low 90’s fastball with a plus curve and developing change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/4.12/1.30/127 in 120 IP

470) Ricky Tiedemann TOR, LHP, 19.7 – Selected 91st overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Tiedemann is 6’4”, 220 pounds with a fastball he can get up into the mid 90’s and two potentially quality secondaries in his changeup and slider. He’s still on the raw side, but a big lefty with 3 potentially good pitches is a great foundation. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.35/1.34/153 in 160 IP

471) Nick Allen OAK, SS, 22.6 – Plus defense is Allen’s best skill, and he performed solidly as a 21 year old in the upper minors, slashing .288/.346/.403 with 6 homers, 12 steals, and a 76/29 K/BB in 89 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. That Adam Frazier/Luis Arraez/David Fletcher range seems to be the ceiling, and he might not even be able to reach that level. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/9/53/.272/.330/.379/9

472) Will Wilson SFG, SS, 23.8 – Wilson performed well at High-A (120 wRC+) before struggling hard at Double-A (65 wRC+) and the AFL (.542 OPS). He showed good power with 17 homers in 119 games across all levels, but there were major strikeout issues with a 36.7% in 51 games at Double-A. He’s a low upside player with some pop. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 63/18/69/.246/.318/.423/4

473) Alexander Vargas NYY, SS, 20.5 – Vargas was a bit old for rookie ball and he didn’t exactly destroy the level with a 105 wRC+, but his plus glove should get him on the field, and he combines that with plus speed. Hit tool and power will dictate his ceiling. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/14/61/.262/.323/.411/16

474) Peyton Wilson KCR, 2B, 22.5 – Selected 66th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Wilson is a switch hitter with plus speed and some pop, and while his plate approach is solid (41/22 K/BB in 58 SEC games), it might not be quite good enough to be a full time MLB player considering limited power potential at 5’9”, 180 pounds. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 52/10/47/.253/.313/.412/10

475) Corey Rosier SDP, OF, 22.7 – Selected 354th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Rosier proved his numbers from the Southern Conference will transfer to pro ball, slashing .380/.451/.570 with 3 homers, 13 steals, and a 14.2%/12.8% K%/BB% in 32 games at mostly Single-A. He’s a good defensive CF with the potential for modest across the board production. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/15/63/.268/.323/.417/9

476) Tyler McDonough BOS, 2B/OF, 23.0 – Selected 75h overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, McDonough is a do a little bit of everything switch hitter who can play all over the field. He’s had a good feel to hit and some speed from his freshman year, and he added more power this year with 15 homers in 55 ACC games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 64/13/57/.264/.321/.417/7

477) Reed Trimble BAL, OF, 21.10 – Selected 65th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Trimble is a high risk, high reward player with plus speed and plus raw power, but he’s still a bit raw at the dish. He struggled in Single-A in his pro debut with a 41 wRC+, but he’s one of the younger players in the college class and the upside is worth taking a shot on at this point. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 51/14/59/.242/.310/.426/10

478) Spencer Schwellenbach ATL, RHP, 21.10 – Selected 59th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Schwellenbach is a two way player whose future is likely on the mound. He didn’t pitch at all until his Junior year because of an elbow injury that required surgery, and he was only used out of the pen. The stuff is excellent though with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and the potential for two plus secondaries in his slider and change. He was lights out coming out of the pen with a 0.57 ERA and 34/8 K/BB in 31.2 IP, but he has to prove he can handle a starter’s workload and stay healthy, so the risk is high. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 6/4.05/1.32/105 in 100 IP

479) Konnor Pilkington CLE, LHP, 24.7 – Pilkington is a big lefty at 6’3”, 240 pounds who throws a fastball that can reach the mid 90’s to go along with 3 secondaries in his curve, change and slider. He handled his business at Double-A with a 3.04 ERA and 120/39 K/BB in 100.2 IP. He profiles as an innings eater back end starter. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.34/1.35/155 in 165 IP

480) Maximo Acosta TEX, SS, 19.5 – Acosta couldn’t live up to his considerable hype with a 70 wRC+ in 17 games in rookie ball. He had a 22.1%/4.4% K%/BB%, so he doesn’t have major contact issues, but he’s still raw at the dish, which isn’t great because his relatively advanced bat was supposed to be his best skill. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 62/18/66/.253/.312/.421/9

481) Edwin Arroyo SEA, SS, 18.7 – Selected 48th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Arroyo is a plus defensive player who doesn’t have the highest offensive upside. He struggled a bit in his pro debut in stateside rookie ball with a 30.2% K% and 84 wRC+, but considering he was only 17 years old that isn’t too bad. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 67/17/73/.254/.316/.432/7

482) Nick Swiney SFG, LHP, 23.2 – A concussion limited Swiney to 32.1 IP in his pro debut, putting up a 0.84 ERA with a 58/18 K/BB at mostly Single-A. He throws a low 90’s fastball with two quality secondaries in his curve and change. His big K rates from college transferred to pro ball, but he needs to improve his control. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.27/1.34/163 in 156 IP

483) Drew Parrish KCR, LHP, 24.4 – Parrish dominated in 2021 with a pitching line of 2.83/0.99/118/28 in 98.2 IP at mostly Double-A. He pounds the strikezone with a decent 3 pitch mix led by a low 90’s fastball and an effective change and curve. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.36/1.33/ 151 in 163 IP

484) Ronaldo Hernandez BOS, C, 24.5 – Hernandez has plus power, drilling 16 homers in 99 games split between Double-A and Triple-A, but he also notched a career worst 19.9% K% (still pretty good) and 3.1% BB% (terrible). He’s also not a very good defensive player. Power is the skill you are buying here. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 38/13/47/.241/.290/.432/0

485) Hoy Park PIT, 2B/SS, 26.0 – Park is old for a prospect and he didn’t perform very well in his MLB debut with .663 OPS and 85.8 MPH EV, but he did enough in the upper minors (.932 OPS in 66 games at mostly Triple-A) that he should compete for at-bats at 2B for Pitt at least until Nick Gonzales is ready. 2022 Projection: 36/7/33/.244/.322/.394/7

486) Trevor Hauver TEX, 2B, 23.4 – Hauver was a walk machine in his pro debut with a 19% BB% and .416 OBP in 99 games split between Single-A and High-A, but his K% spiked to 32.9% at High-A and he was old for the level. He keeps the ball off the ground and he has potentially above average power, so he can be a solid bat in an OBP league if he wins playing time. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 66/18/69/.243/.327/.435/2

487) Austin Shenton TBR, 3B, 24.2 – Shenton is a poor defensive 3B and might be a 1B only guy on the MLB level. That will make it much harder to hack his way through Tampa’s perpetual logjam considering he is expected to be a good, but not a true difference making hitter. He had an excellent season split between High-A and Double-A with a .947 OPS. He has the potential for an average plate approach and above average power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 43/15/49/.252/.323/.447/1

488) Rodolfo Castro PIT, 3B/2B, 22.10 – Castro was Mr. Irrelevant on my 2021 Top 1,000 ranking coming in at 1,008, the last player in the ranking. He made his MLB debut and struggled with a .653 OPS in 31 games, but he showed his potentially plus power with 5 homers and a 95.8 MPH FB/LD EV. He’ll need to refine his plate approach (29%/6.5% K%/BB%) if he wants to hit his ceiling. Prime Projection: 45/15/58/.242/.302/.430/5

489) Fidel Montero NYY, OF, 18.3 – Montero is a fun prospect with a plus power/speed combo, knocking 4 homers with 19 steals in 52 games in the DSL, but it comes with major strikeout issues (40%/19.6% K%/BB%). ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 56/16/59/.225/.315/.426/11

490) Bayron Lora TEX, OF, 19.6 – Lora made his pro debut being a bit old for the DSL, but his skills were as advertised with 6 homers and a 37.2%/24.5% K%/BB% in 47 games. He’s shaping up to be a 3 true outcome slugger if he hits his ceiling. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 51/18/57/.224/.314/.462/4

491) Jonathan Mejia STL, SS, 17.0 – Mejia is a switch hitter who is known for his good feel to hit, and while he doesn’t project for huge power and speed numbers, he certainly has impact potential in those categories depending on his development. St. Louis has had a lot of success developing guys who know how to hit first and foremost. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 78/19/73/.277/.331/.432/8

492) Yordani De Los Santos PIT, SS, 17.1 – Santos is a projectable 6’2”, 180 pounds with the potential to hit for both average and power. He has a big righty swing with tons of potential to do damage. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 73/25/82/.261/.328/.462/7

493) Peter Heubeck LAD, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 101st overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Heubeck is a skinny and projectable 6’3”, 170 pounds with a low 90’s fastball, potentially plus curve, and developing change. The fastball should tick up as he matures and he throws the ball over the plate. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.31/1.28/156 in 160 IP

494) Hunter Goodman COL, C, 22.6 – Selected 109th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Goodman has big power, smacking 21 homers in 56 games in the American Conference, but it comes with strikeout concerns and he also might not stick behind the plate. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 43/16/52/.224/.303/.435/3

495) Alexis Hernandez CHC, SS, 17.3 – Hernandez is the younger brother of last year’s top overall international prospect Cristian Hernandez. Alexis is a good prospect in his own right at a projectable 6’2”, 170 pounds with speed and developing power. I also think having his older brother going through the process one year ahead of him is a small advantage. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 73/18/71/.260/.325/.424/11

496) Ruben Cardenas TBR, OF, 24.6 – Cardenas’ power exploded in 2021 with 25 homers in 105 games split between High-A and Double-A, but his K% (27.2%) and BB% (3.9%) were both career worsts. He’s likely a 4th outfielder, especially in Tampa. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 42/14/49/.252/.309/.442/2

497) Dominic Hamel NYM, RHP, 23.1 – Selected 81st overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Hamel is a high spin rate pitcher with a low 90’s fastball and the potential for 3 quality secondaries (slider, curve, change). He had a 4.22 ERA in the Missouri Valley Conference, but his 1.11 WHIP and 136/34 K/BB in 91.2 IP looked much better. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.33/1.33/146 in 155 IP

498) Dominic Canzone ARI, OF, 24.8 – Canzone broke out at Double-A with 7 homers and a 1.017 OPS in 35 games, and then he went to the AFL and dominated with a .905 OPS in 18 games. He might not have the highest upside but he’s been a damn good hitter since his freshman year in the Big Ten and could provide solid across the board production at peak. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 48/14/55/.258/.319/.430/6

499) Miguel Hiraldo TOR, 2B/3B, 21.7 – Hiraldo made his full season debut (other than 1 game in 2019) and he was exactly league average with a 100 wRC+. His power output was a little disappointing with 7 homers in 105 games, and while he stole 29 bags, it’s hard to buy into that consider the rule differences. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 62/15/63/.248/.321/.426/7

500) Keoni Cavaco MIN, SS, 20.10 – Cavaco was considered a bit of a project when he was drafted 13th overall, so I’m willing to give him one more year before I jump ship. He was awful in 2021 with a 67 wRC+ and 34.2%/6.9% K%/BB% in 60 games at Single-A. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 41/12/43/.234/.291/.422/8

501) Braylin Tavera BAL, OF, 17.1 – Tavera is 6’2”, 175 pounds with plus speed, a good feel to hit and developing power. His swing doesn’t look quite as smooth and/or beastly as other top international guys, so there is plenty of time to refine that. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 68/19/74/.252/.321/.429/14

By Michael Halpern (@MichaelCHalpern)
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Posted on March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by Michael Halpern

Top 100 2022 Dynasty Baseball First Year Player Draft Rankings

Baseball is m*th#rf*ck^ng back! Let’s celebrate the new CBA by kicking off the release of my off-season Dynasty Rankings. We start today with the Top 100 2022 Dynasty Baseball First Year Player Draft Rankings:

Tier 1

1) Marcelo Mayer BOS, SS, 19.4 – Selected 4th overall, Mayer stays loose and easy in his stance before unleashing a vicious lefty swing that has monster offensive potential written all over it. He did show some swing and miss in his pro debut with a 25.2% K% in 26 games, but he has a mature plate approach (14% BB%) and a swing that is geared for both power and average. He put up a 121 wRC+. Lack of speed is the only issue for fantasy, and it is the reason he is far from a lock for the top pick in first year player drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 89/25/88/.274/.346/.478/8

2) Kahlil Watson MIA, SS, 18.11 – Selected 16th overall, Watson’s upside is high as anyone’s in the draft with lightening quick bat speed and a plus power/speed combo from the left side. He only fell to 16th overall due to signing bonus demands (he ended up with the 10th highest bonus). While he didn’t show much power in his 9 game pro debut (60% GB% with 0 homers), he did steal 4 bags and had an excellent 16.7%/19% K%/BB% in an obviously very small sample. This is the type of upside you look for when drafting at the top of first year player drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 88/22/83/.272/.342/.458/18

3) Jack Leiter TEX, RHP, 21.11 – Selected 2nd overall, Leiter can dominate with just his mid 90’s fastball, but he also has a deep repertoire of pitches, throwing a 4-seamer, 2-seamer, cutter, curve (best secondary), slider and change. He understands the art of pitching which is no surprise considering his dad is Al Leiter. He’s only 6 feet, and his control can waver, but it didn’t stop him from putting up a dominant pitching line of 2.13/0.85/179/45 in 110 IP in the SEC. This could be the rare year when it makes sense to take a pitcher first. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 15/3.48/1.17/218 in 185 IP

4) Brady House WAS, SS, 18.10 – Selected 11th overall, House is a big physical hitter at 6’4”, 215 pounds who has double plus raw power and takes monster hacks at the dish with quick bat speed. He ripped 4 homers in his 16 game pro debut. He also has a mature plate approach and is a good athlete. I have him ranked over Watson in my Points/6+ Category Top 600 Dynasty Rankings which devalues speed and juices up good real life hitters. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 83/28/92/.268/.339/.492/7

5) Jordan Lawlar ARI, SS, 19.8 – Selected 6th overall, Lawlar has a relatively simple, quick swing that he uses to make tons of contact with the ability to lift the ball. He has plus speed and the power should develop naturally to above average at the least. A shoulder injury that required surgery ended his pro debut after just two games, which is just enough of a bump in the road for me to move him down a few spots on my draft board. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 87/20/79/.270/.335/.442/16

6) Henry Davis PIT, C, 22.7 – Selected 1st overall, Davis’ power breakout happened in the shortened 2020 season, and it carried over into 2021 with Davis slashing .370/.482/.663 with 15 homers, 10 steals, and a 24/31 K/BB in 50 games. He’s got a thick build and absolutely scorches the ball. He stepped right into pro ball and ripped 3 homers in 8 games at mostly High-A before an oblique injury ended his season. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/26/89/.268/.337/.481/6

7) Seiya Suzuki FRA, OF, 27.7 – Suzuki has dominated in Japan since 2016 with a righty swing that is both easy and explosive. He ripped a career high 38 homers in 2021, and he combines the power with an advanced plate approach (16.5%/16.4% K%/BB%) and some speed (9 steals in 13 attempts). I’m not expecting him to step into the majors and be a star, but he looks like a great bet to be a damn good overall hitter. If you are a win now team who needs an OF, Suzuki should be in heavy consideration at #1. 2022 Projection: 77/24/81/.264/.336/.463/7

8) Harry Ford SEA, C, 19.2 – Selected 12th overall, Ford generates plus power with one of the quickest bats in the draft, notching an 80.8 MPH max barrel speed which is in the 98.86 percentile of his high school class (stats from Perfect Game). He also had plus speed with a 6.5 second 60 yard dash. He used those skills to rake in his pro debut, slashing .291/.400/.582 with 3 homers, 3 steals, and a 21.5%/13.8% K%/BB% in 19 games. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/27/85/.262/.338/.486/10

9) Colton Cowser BAL, OF, 22.0 – Drafted 5th overall, Cowser’s power exploded this season with 16 homers in 55 games in the Southland Conference. That was the final piece to the puzzle as he has shown a good feel to hit with an advanced plate approach from the second he stepped on campus. He then followed that up with a strong pro debut, putting up a 158 wRC+ with a 15.3%/17.7% K%/BB% in 25 games at Single-A. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 85/20/80/.278/.350/.458/9

Tier 2

10) Jackson Jobe DET, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 3rd overall, Jobe has a devastating slider that is an elite pitch with high spin rates. He pairs that with a mid 90’s fastball and a changeup that flashes plus. The delivery is athletic, and while he still needs some refinement, he is the highest upside high school arm in the class. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 14/3.55/1.19/195 in 177 IP

11) Benny Montgomery COL, OF, 19.7 – Selected 8th overall, Montgomery is possibly the highest upside bat in the class, putting up a 103 MPH exit velocity and a 6.32 60 yard dash time. That puts him at the top of the class in power and speed. His hit tool was supposed to be raw, but it actually looked pretty good in his pro debut, slashing .340/.404/.383 with 0 homers, 5 steals and a 17.3%/9.6% K%/BB% in 14 games. He wasn’t able to get to any of his power with a 55.6% groundball percentage, but seeing the strong K% is almost more important at this stage of the game. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 79/24/83/.258/.332/.460/15

12) Jay Allen CIN, OF, 19.4 – Selected 30th overall, Allen is a 3 sport star and is one of the best athletes in the class. He’s 6’3”, 190 pounds and takes some vicious hacks at the dish, foreshadowing much more power is coming. Even without concentrating on baseball full time he has shown a good feel to hit with the potential for a plus power/speed combo. He impressed right out of the gate in his pro debut, slashing .328/.440/.557 with 3 homers, 14 steals (in 15 attempts) and a 16%/10.7% K%/BB% in 19 games. He’s a major target of mine in off-season prospect drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 89/20/74/.273/.335/.446/20

13) James Wood SDP, OF, 19.7 – Selected 62nd overall, Wood is a big and athletic lefty at 6’7”, 240 pounds with plus power and above average run times. He dominated rookie ball in his pro debut, slashing .372/.465/.535 with 3 homers, 10 steals and a 31.7%/12.9% K%/BB% in 26 games. Like any player this tall, he has some hit tool concerns, and his GB% was a bit high at 49%. This is basically the Oneil Cruz starter kit with not quite as much speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/25/81/.247/.326/.458/9

14) Sal Frelick MIL, OF, 22.0 – Selected 15th overall, Frelick has a plus hit, plus speed profile. He’s undersized, and while he doesn’t project for big power numbers, the ball jumps off his bat. He has a strong history of production in the ACC, slashing .345/.435/.521 with 12 homers, 38 steals, and a 50/60 K/BB in 102 games, and he proved those skills will transfer in his pro debut. He has the type of profile that should move through the minors quickly. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 81/14/65/.276/.339/.412/17

15) Matt McLain CIN, SS, 22.8 – Selected 17th overall, McLain is a safe college bat with a good feel to hit, some pop, and plus speed, but doesn’t stand out in any one category. He slashed .333/.434/.579 with 9 homers, 9 steals, and a 34/34 K/BB in 47 games at UCLA, and then performed well in his pro debut at High-A, slashing .273/.387/.424 with 3 homers, 10 steals, and a 20.2%/14.3% K%/BB% in 29 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/18/71/.274/.343/.425/15

16) Trey Sweeney NYY, SS, 21.11 – Selected 20th overall, Sweeney was a bat first prospect who absolutely raked in college this year, slashing .382/.522/.712 with 14 homers and a 24/46 K/BB in 48 games. He immediately showed his power is legit with 7 homers in 32 games in his pro debut at mostly Single-A. Coming out of the Ohio Valley Conference, he has still yet to face top level competition, but the Yankees are clearly believers, and his pro debut did nothing to prove them wrong. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/23/82/.261/.337/.457/5

17) Sam Bachman LAA, RHP, 22.6 – Selected 9th overall, Bachman has an aggressive, attacking delivery that he uses to fire upper 90’s heat with a nasty plus slider. He had some shoulder soreness early in the year, but was lights out when on the mound with a pitching line of 1.81/0.77/93/17 in 59.2 IP. There is some reliever risk, but the stuff is electric. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.78/1.21/179 in 163 IP

18) Andrew Painter PHI, RHP, 19.0 – Selected 13th overall, Painter is a big dude at 6’7”, 215 pounds and throws a 4 pitch mix (fastball, slider, curve, change) with an easy repeatable delivery. He’s displayed good control and all of his pitches have the potential to be above average at least. He dominated in his pro debut with 0 ER and a 12/0 K/BB over 6 IP in rookie ball. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 14/3.71/1.18/198 in 183 IP

19) James Triantos CHC, 2B/SS, 19.2 – Selected 56th overall, Triantos had an eye opening pro debut, slashing .327/.376/.594 with 6 homers, 3 steals, and a 16.5%/6.4% K%/BB% in 25 games in rookie ball. He has a textbook righty swing and a great feel to hit. He doesn’t project for huge power, but he should be able to get to all of the power he has through quality of contact. The hype has started to percolate for him, but he should still come at a good value in off-season drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 85/23/78/.283/.341/.462/6

20) Roderick Arias NYY, SS, 17.7 – The crown jewel of this year’s international free agent class, Arias is a switch hitter with an all around skillset that could develop in any number of directions. He’s shown a good feel to hit with the ability to hit it hard and has above average speed. Defense might be his best tool at the moment. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 83/21/81/.268/.335/.453/12

21) Cristian Vaquero WAS, OF, 17.8 – Vaquero is expected to sign for the top signing bonus in the international class and has the requisite upside to back that up. He’s an elite athlete at 6’3”, 185 pounds with a plus power/speed combo and the frame to tack on more muscle. The hit tool is still raw, so the risk is high. ETA: 2028 Prime Projection: 77/24/85/.258/.331/.462/14

22) Colson Montgomery CHW, SS, 20.4 – Selected 22nd overall, Montgomery is a big lefty with big power potential. He’s not fast, but he’s not a lumbering slugger either as he was a standout basketball player too. On the downside, he’s old for the high school class and there are swing and miss concerns. He had a solid but unspectacular pro debut, slashing .287/.396/.362 with 0 homers, a 59.4% GB%, 0 steals and a 19.8%/11.7% K%/BB% in 26 games in rookie ball. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/23/80/.263/.335/.457/6

23) Gunnar Hoglund TOR, RHP, 22.4 – Selected 19th overall, Hoglund underwent Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out until mid-season 2022. When healthy, he uses an easy, rhythmic delivery that produces high spin rates and plus control/command over a 3 pitch mix (fastball, slider, change). All of his pitches have the potential to be above average and play up because of his command. He dominated before the injury with a pristine 13.8 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9 (2.87 ERA). Fastball ticking up into the mid 90’s could be the last piece to top of the rotation potential. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 13/3.77/1.19/185 in 171 IP

24) Will Bednar SFG, RHP, 21.10 – Selected 14th overall, Bednar has MLB bloodlines with his brother, David, breaking out in Pittsburgh’s pen. Will throws low to mid 90’s heat with a plus slider and a developing changeup. His numbers in the SEC have been very good with a pitching line of 3.22/1.14/136/26 in 89.1 IP over 2020-21. There isn’t huge upside, but landing in San Francisco is the best possible spot for a pitching prospect. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.96/1.29/173 in 165 IP

Tier 3

25) Joshua Baez STL, OF, 18.9 – Selected 54th overall, Baez was one of the youngest players in the draft and has one of the best power projections, notching a 102 MPH exit velocity at a Perfect Game event. He’s also relatively fast with a 6.67 60 yard dash time, showing he is not just a lumbering slugger. He doesn’t project for major strikeout issues, but there is some swing and miss to his game. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 79/25/84/.253/.336/.473/8

26) Oscar Colas CHW, OF, 23.5 – Expected to sign with Chicago in the upcoming international free agent period for $2.7 million. Colas used to be a two way player, but is now focusing solely on hitting. He’s a built up 6’1”, 209 pounds with a smooth and powerful lefty swing that is reminiscent of many successful lefthanded power hitters. He has a strong history of production in Cuba and Japan professional leagues, showing present plus power. There is plenty of inherent, unknown risks, but I would be willing to take a shot on him. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/24/81/.262/.331/.469/6

27) Lazaro Montes SEA, OF, 17.6 – Montes is a 6’4”, 205 pound power hitting beast with good athleticism. Just check out this video of him demolishing the ball, and listen to the sound off the bat. The power hitting upside is obvious. He’s one of my favorite FYPD targets this year. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 77/27/85/.258/.336/.482/5

28) Jordan Wicks CHC, LHP, 22.7 – Selected 21st overall, Wicks is a safe pick that is more appealing the deeper the league is. His money maker is a double plus changeup that he relies on heavily. The fastball sits in the low 90’s and he has two average-ish breaking balls with his slider being the better of the two pitches. He had a pitching line of 3.70/1.28/118/28 in 92.1 IP in the Big 12, so while that is solid, he hasn’t exactly been lights out. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/4.09/1.28/176 in 173 IP

29) Gavin Williams CLE, RHP, 22.8 – Selected 23rd overall, Williams always had the big fastball which can now reach 100 MPH, and in 2021 his control (2.3 BB/9) and secondaries (curve, slider, change) took big steps forward en route to a pitching line of 1.88/0.96/130/21 in 81.1 IP. He’s old for the class and has major reliever risk, but the stuff is exciting. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.03/1.34/164 in 151 IP

30) Zack Gelof OAK, 3B, 22.5 – Selected 60th overall, Gelof is 6’3”, 205 pounds with plus power to all fields. He hit only 9 homers in 63 games in the ACC this year, but Virginia’s home ballpark is notorious for suppressing power. He proved the power was real in his pro debut, smashing 7 homers with a 143 wRC+ in 32 games at Single-A before going 7 for 12 in his 3 game Triple-A cup of coffee. He’s also a good athlete with a very successful career on the bases in college which carried over into pro ball (13 steals in 15 attempts). He’s one of my favorite under the radar first year player draft targets, although he isn’t that under the radar anymore. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/24/79/.261/.326/.462/8

31) Ty Madden DET, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 32nd overall, Madden uses an overhead delivery that vaguely reminds me a bit of Ian Anderson to throw a traditional 4-pitch mix highlighted by mid-90’s heat. He struggled with control in 2019, but was much better in 2020 and that was carried over somewhat in 2021 with a pitching line of 2.41/1.05/119/39 in 100.2 IP. He’s a relatively safe starter with some upside still in the tank. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/4.02/1.29/170 in 170 IP

32) Michael McGreevy STL, RHP, 21.9 – Selected 18th overall, McGreevy is a control artist who had a 1.5 BB/9 in his college career over 189.1 IP. The stuff isn’t huge with a low 90’s sinker and 3 secondaries (curve-best secondary, slider, change), but he’s young for his class and there could be more in the tank. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.18/1.26/158 in 170 IP

33) Max Muncy OAK, SS, 19.6 – Selected 25th overall, Muncy is in the 99th percentile of the high school class for exit velocity and in the 95th percentile for bat speed (according to Perfect Game). He projects for only average speed and he also has some hit tool risk, evidenced by a 35.3% K% in his 11 game pro debut, but the dude can put a charge into the ball. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 78/22/84/.258/.330/.447/9

34) Chase Petty MIN, RHP, 19.0 – Selected 26th overall, Petty slings a mid 90’s fastball that has hit over 100 MPH from a 3/4 arm slot. His slider and changeup are both a work in progress but both flash above average potential. There is some reliever risk, but Petty has the upside to end up the top prep pitcher in this draft class. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 12/3.87/1.28/183 in 171 IP

35) Ryan Cusick ATL, RHP, 22.5 – Selected 24th overall, the ball absolutely explodes out of Cusick’s hand with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and a plus curve. He racks up strikeouts with 108 K’s in 70 IP, but control is a major issue with 32 walks, and his 4.24 ERA (1.39 WHIP) isn’t exactly great. His control looked better in his small sample pro debut with 4 walks in 16.1 IP at Single-A, and it didn’t impact his K rate at all with 34 strikeouts. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.89/1.33/169 in 158 IP

Tier 4

36) Alex Binelas BOS, 3B, 21.10 – Selected 86th overall, Binelas is a built up 6’3”, 225 pounds with plus power and hit tool concerns. He’s done nothing but crush homers in his career, hitting 14 dingers in 59 games in the ACC in 2019, 19 dingers in 50 ACC games in 2021, and then 9 dingers in 29 games in his pro debut at Single-A. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 69/26/78/.245/.317/.472/1

37) Connor Norby BAL, 2B, 21.10 – Selected 41st overall, Norby put up eye popping numbers in the American Athletic Conference, slashing .415/.484/.659 with 15 homers, 18 steals, and a 34/33 K/BB in 61 games. He carried over that success into pro ball with a 135 wRC+ in 26 games at Single-A. He doesn’t have huge raw power at 5’10”, 187 pounds, and his groundball rates were relatively high in his pro debut, but he’s setting up to be a very good all around hitter. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/18/77/.273/.337/.438/9

38) Izaac Pacheco DET, SS, 19.5 – Selected 39th overall, Pacheco is built up with a smooth and powerful lefthanded swing. He has big power potential and a patient plate approach, but it comes with some swing and miss concerns which he showed in his pro debut with a 34.4% K% in 30 games. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/23/79/.253/.338/.450/4

39) Carson Williams TBR, SS, 18.9 – Selected 28th overall, Williams was one of the youngest players in his class and still stepped right into pro ball and performed well with a 130 wRC+ in 11 games. He has a good feel to hit with quick bat speed, and at 6’2”, 180 pounds more power is definitely coming as he matures. He also has some speed. He’s shaping up to be an above average all category contributor. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 79/22/80/.268/.333/.447/9

40) Jackson Merrill SDP, SS, 18.11 – Selected 27th overall, Merrill surely looks the part at 6’3”, 195 pounds with a sweet looking lefty swing. He was solid in his pro debut with a 22.5%/8.3% K%/BB% and 5 steals in 31 games, but he hit 0 homers and put up a 92 wRC+. He doesn’t really have a standout offensive skill, but you don’t have to be a super scout to watch him and realize there is definitely potential in the bat. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/21/79/.262/.327/.438/7

41) Lonnie White PIT, OF, 19.3 – Selected 64th overall, White had committed to Penn State, my alma mater, for baseball and football (wide receiver), and he definitely has the WR body at 6’3”, 205 pounds. That shows the type of athlete we are talking about here. He has some of the highest upside in the draft with a potentially plus power/speed combo, but the hit tool is still raw. He hit 2 homers with a 42.4% K% in his 9 game pro debut. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 74/28/84/.244/.317/.474/13

42) Anthony Solometo PIT, LHP, 19.4 – Selected 37th overall, Solometo is a big lefty with a funky delivery that is a little reminiscent of Josh Hader when he was in the minors. His fastball isn’t as big as Hader’s, sitting in the low to mid 90’s, but he does have the plus swing and miss breaking ball. He lacks a third pitch, but I’m a sucker for this type of pitcher. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 11/3.92/1.27/178 in 165 IP

43) Tyler Black MIL, 2B, 21.8 – Selected 33rd overall, Black dominated the Horizon League with a 1.179 OPS in 48 games, but he had a rough pro debut where his K% spiked to 28.2% in 23 games at Single-A (.660 OPS). His mature plate approach and good feel to hit are his best skills, but he doesn’t project to hit for big power or speed. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/18/71/.270/.342/.437/9

44) Cooper Kinney TBR, 2B/3B, 19.2 – Selected 34th overall, Kinney’s best skill is his plus hit tool, and he showed it off in his pro debut with a .286 BA and 19.1%/21.3% K%/BB% in 11 games. He doesn’t have much power, but at 6’3”, 200 pounds, he should grow into at least average power at peak. He also doesn’t have much speed, so he’s a safe high school bat with limited upside. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/18/72/.275/.347/.420/5

45) Frank Mozzicato KC, LHP, 18.10 – Selected 7th overall, Mozzicato is a 6’3”, 175 pound lefty with a low 90’s fastball, plus curve, and developing changeup. Although he was drafted 7th, he signed for only the 16th highest signing bonus, which is just a reminder to not be too tied to draft position in dynasty for first year player drafts. Regardless, he has room to fill out and add velocity, which would take his game to the next level. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 11/4.08/1.31/163 in 160 IP

46) Jordan Viars PHI, 1B/OF, 18.8 – Selected 84th overall, Viars is 6’4”, 215 pounds with plus raw power from the left side. He showed an advanced plate approach in his pro debut with a 18.8%/17.2% K%/BB% and 132 wRC+ in 22 games in rookie ball. He is also young for his class. This is a high upside power bat who you should be able to get for cheap in first year player drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/23/78/.255/.331/.463/5

Tier 5

47) William Bergolla Jr. PHI, SS, 17.7 – Bergolla isn’t physically imposing at 5’11”. 175 pounds, but he has baseball bloodlines with a good feel to hit, an advanced plate approach and plus speed. If the power shows up even a little bit, he can be an electric all category player. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 82/15/71/.276/.341/.418/18

48) Ricardo Cabrera CIN, SS, 17.5 – Projected for the 3rd highest signing bonus in the international class, Cabrera is an excellent athlete with plus speed, a good feel to hit and developing power. All of these international prospects feel like taking shots in the dark, but he’s the type of all around player with all category production that is worth gambling on. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 75/20/75/.260/.325/.435/10

49) Bubba Chandler PIT, SS/RHP, 19.7 – Selected 72nd overall, Chandler is a great athlete who was committed to Clemson for football and baseball. He’s also a two way player whose future is likely on the mound. Fastball sits in the low to mid 90’s with a potentially plus breaking ball and a developing change. The natural talent gives him the ingredients to turn into a top of the rotation starter, but he’s not quite there yet. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 11/3.93/1.25/170 in 160 IP

50) Wes Kath CHW, 3B, 19.8 – Selected 57th overall, Kath is a bat first prospect who is projected for plus power from the left side at 6’3”, 200 pounds. His swing is pretty, and while he isn’t projected for major hit tool concerns, he did strikeout 36.5% over 28 games in his pro debut in rookie ball. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 74/23/79/.253/.326/.450/4

51) Ethan Wilson PHI, OF, 22.5 – Selected 49th overall, Wilson is a powerful lefty who had a monster freshman year, slashing .345/.453/.686 with 17 homers and a 45/36 K/BB in 56 games. He wasn’t able to replicate that this season with only 8 homers, partly because he was banged up early in the season, but he still finished strong with a .943 OPS and 21/33 K/BB in 56 games. He didn’t play in the toughest conference and there are still some questions about his hit tool which materialized in his pro debut as he put up a .215 BA in 30 games at Single-A. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 59/17/65/.248/.321/.444/4

52) Won-Bin Cho STL, OF, 18.7 – Cho is a projectable 6’3”, 200 pound lefty with a smooth and powerful swing. He looks damn good in BP and homerun derbies. There isn’t much info on him other than the hype videos, and he is unproven in games, so the risk is high. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 74/23/82/.257/.326/.449/7

53) Anthony Gutierrez TEX, OF, 17.4 – Gutierrez is your classic high upside international prospect at a projectable 6’3”, 190 pounds with the potential for a plus power/speed combo. You can see the type of athlete we are talking about in this video. It’s hard to predict if he will gain weight and slow down, or stay lean and keep his speed, but either way he has a path to be an impact fantasy player. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 77/22/81/.263/.328/.438/12

54) Ky Bush LAA, LHP, 22.5 – Selected 45th overall, Bush is a large man at 6’6”, 240 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and potentially plus slider. He also throws a developing curve and change. His control took a step forward in 2021 with a 2.2 BB/9 in 78 IP in the West Coast Conference (4.8 BB/9 in 2019), and he showed his strikeout stuff will translate to pro ball with 20 K’s in 12 IP in his pro debut at High-A. There is legitimate upside here. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.92/1.29/180 in 168 IP

55) Ben Kudrna KC, RHP, 19.2 – Selected 43rd overall, Kudrna has an easy, athletic delivery with the ability to throw strikes. His fastball is now up into the mid to uppers 90’s with a potentially plus slider and developing change. He still needs to refine his secondaries, but at 6’3”, 200 pounds, there is a lot to like. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 11/4.13/1.28/160 in 160 IP

56) Matt Mikulski SFG, LHP, 22.10 – Selected 50th overall, Mikulski broke out in a big way his senior year in the Atlantic 10 with a pitching line of 1.45/0.82/124/27 in 68.1 IP. He throws a fastball that can consistently reach the mid 90’s to go along with 3 potentially quality secondaries in his change (best secondary), slider and curve. He has a funky-ish lefty deliver which I’m always a sucker for, but it results in some control problems and reliever risk. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.15/1.31/155 in 155 IP

57) Joe Mack MIA, C, 19.3 – Selected 31st overall, Mack is the top high school catcher in the draft with a history of strong performance against top competition. He has a quick left handed swing that should lead to plus power at peak. He struggled in his pro debut with a .581 OPS, but a .373 OBP shows he wasn’t completely overmatched. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 63/20/72/.258/.340/.442/3

58) Kyle Manzardo TBR, 1B, 21.8 – Selected 63rd overall, the best way to describe Manzardo is that he looks very hitter-ish at the dish. He has a lefty swing that is geared for both average and power, using the whole field to hit .362 with 11 homers in 47 games in the Pac12 before destroying rookie ball for 13 games (1.045 OPS). He’s hit over power right now, but he’s young for the class and should naturally grow into more power as he ages. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/22/78/.272/.334/.456/2

59) Tony Blanco PIT, OF, 16.11 – Blanco is 6’6”, 230 pounds with some of the best raw power in the class. His dad played in the majors and he shows the corresponding mature plate approach that often goes along with having baseball bloodlines. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 78/30/91/.260/.335/.496/2

60) Tyler Whitaker HOU, OF, 19.8 – Selected 87th overall, Whitaker is a high risk, high reward prospect with double-plus speed and plus power, but the hit tool is a major risk. He lived up to that billing in his pro debut with 3 homers, 8 steals, and a 35.1%/7.9% K%/BB% in 29 games. Grab him late in first year player drafts if you want to swing for the fences. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 62/18/71/.234/.307/.443/11

61) Aaron Zavala TEX, OF, 21.9 – Selected 38th overall, Zavala might not have the highest upside, but he’s a rock solid hitter who put up a 31/50 K/BB in 55 games in the Pac12 before entering pro ball and slashing .302/.433/.434 with 1 homer, 7 steals, and a 19.4%/14.9% K%/BB% in 15 games at Single-A. He has a quick lefty swing with a plus plate approach and about average power and speed. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/16/68/.266/.335/.416/8

62) Ryan Bliss ARI, SS, 22.4 – Selected 42nd overall, Bliss performed well in the SEC, slashing .365/.428/.654 with 15 homers, 6 steals, and a 30/23 K/BB in 50 games. He got to his power in his pro debut as well with 6 homers and a 22.9%/7.4% K%/BB% in 37 games at Single-A. He’s only 5’9”, 165 pounds, so there likely isn’t a ton of MLB power, but he’s hit everywhere he’s been and he has some speed too. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 71/19/74/.263/.324/.437/8

63) Jose Torres CIN, SS, 22.6 – Selected 89th overall, Torres didn’t exactly destroy the ACC with a .876 OPS and 39/13 K/BB in 52 games, but he raked even more in pro ball, slashing .333/.387/.591 with 5 homers and 7 steals in 28 games at mostly Single-A. He’s 6’0”, 171 pounds, so there is room to add more muscle and the 15.9% K% in pro ball is encouraging. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/20/77/.264/.318/.432/7

64) Daylen Lile WAS, OF, 19.4 – Selected 47th overall, Lile’s best tool is his hit tool, which is generally not my favorite type of player to go after in fantasy. Power and speed could end up about average. His pro debut wasn’t great, slashing .219/.363/.250 with 0 homers, 2 steals, and a 25%/18.8% K%/BB% in 19 games at rookie ball. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 82/15/64/.278/.341/.417/6

65) Diego Benitez ATL, SS, 17.4 – Benitez signed for $2.5 million and he has the requisite skills to back that up. He has potentially plus power with an already pretty powerful righty swing. He combines that with a solid plate approach and some speed. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 76/24/83/.257/.328/.458/6

66) Yasser Mercedes MIN, OF, 17.5 – Mercedes is a projectable 6’3”, 180 pounds with plus speed and a silky smooth righty swing that could produce plus power at peak, but he has some hit tool risk. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 72/20/76/.245/.316/.431/12

67) T.J. White WAS, OF, 18.8 – Selected 143rd overall, White is 6’2”, 210 pounds with plus bat speed and big raw power. He impressed in his pro debut, slashing .283/.356/.547 with 4 homers and a 23.7%/8.5% K%/BB% in 15 games. He’s a switch hitter with a lefty swing that is geared for power and a righty swing that is more line drive oriented. There are hit tool concerns and he doesn’t have much speed, but he’s a great power bat to grab late in first year player drafts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 68/22/75/.252/.325/.468/2

68) Denzel Clarke OAK, OF, 21.11 – Selected 127th overall, Clarke has monster potential at 6’5”, 220 pounds with a plus power/speed combo, but you guessed it, it comes with major hit tool risk. He performed well against inferior competition in the Big West Conference and in rookie ball, but even there it comes with K’s (27.3% K% in rookie ball and 23.1% this year in the Big West). ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 67/19/72/.233/.304/.439/9

69) Chayce McDermott HOU, RHP, 23.7 – Selected 132nd overall, McDermott comes from an athletic family as his brother, Sean McDermott, is in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. Chayce is 6’3”, 197 pounds with a fastball that can consistently hit the mid 90’s and a potentially plus breaking ball. He also throws an average curve and a developing changeup. He put up a 44.6% K% in his pro debut at Single-A in 18.1 IP, but he needs to work on his control (13.5% BB%). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.15/1.33/158 in 155 IP

70) Christian Franklin CHC, OF, 22.4 – Selected 123rd overall, Franklin has some swing and miss issues with high strikeout rates throughout his college career, but he has a fantasy friendly profile with an exciting power/speed combo and a history of production in the SEC. He’s slashed .274/.420/.544 with 13 homers, 11 steals, and a 78/44 K/BB in 61 games at Arkansas. He hits the ball hard with excellent bat speed and high walk rates, but the risk is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 62/16/62/.243/.319/.422/8

71) Simon Juan NYM, OF, 16.9 – Juan is one of the youngest players in the international class and has some of the highest power/speed upside with a quick and powerful righty swing, but he has some hit tool risk. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 72/24/81/.248/.318/.450/16

72) Samuel Munoz LAD, 3B, 17.6 – Munoz is a 6’3”, 190 lefty who with an advanced plate approach, plus power projection, and is a good athlete. With little information on many of these international prospects, taking shots on guys in good developmental organizations like LA isn’t a bad idea. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 77/25/84/.264/.338/.474/5

73) Ryan Reckley SFG, SS, 17.7 – Signed for $2.2 million, Reckley is an advanced hitter with developing power and plus speed. How much power he can get too at 5’10”, 160 pounds will dictate his upside. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 82/18/71/.273/.342/.437/21

74) Yendry Rojas SDP, SS, 17.2 – Rojas is already pretty built up relative to other 17 year olds at 6’0”, 185 pounds and he’s shown a good feel to hit with projectable power and speed. He has a powerful and quick lefty swing that is made to do damage. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 76/22/81/.267/.325/.448/10

75) Maddux Bruns LAD, LHP, 19.10 – Selected 29th overall, Bruns is a high risk/high reward pitcher with with a mid 90’s fastball and potentially plus slider, but he’s had control problems and consistently issues. He gave up 9 earned with a 5/7 K/BB in 5 IP in his pro debut. The Dodgers are one of the best development organizations in baseball, so I’m more willing to take a shot on him than if he was drafted by a lesser org. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 7/3.82/1.31/129 in 120 IP

76) Calvin Ziegler NYM, RHP, 19.6 – Selected 46th overall, Ziegler is a pretty built up 6’0”, 205 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball, a potentially plus curve and developing change. His fastball control is solid, he just needs to continue to refine his secondaries and overall command. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.16/1.28/155 in 155 IP

77) Robert Gasser SDP, LHP, 22.10 – Selected 71st overall, Gasser is a “crafty lefty” with a low 90’s fastball, potentially plus slider and average changeup. He had a 1.20 ERA with a 14/2 K/BB in 15 IP at mostly Single-A in his pro debut. He profiles as a back end starter. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.28/1.28/150 in 160 IP

78) Doug Nikhazy CLE, LHP, 22.7 – Selected 58th overall, Nikhazy put up some eye popping numbers in the SEC with a pitching line of 2.45/1.01/142/31 in 92 IP. He throws two potentially plus breaking balls in his curve and slider, to go along with a low 90’s fastball and developing change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/4.23/1.31/166 in 160 IP

79) Ricky Tiedemann TOR, LHP, 19.7 – Selected 91st overall, Tiedemann is 6’4”, 220 pounds with a fastball he can get up into the mid 90’s and two potentially quality secondaries in his changeup and slider. He’s still on the raw side, but a big lefty with 3 potentially good pitches is a great foundation. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.35/1.34/153 in 160 IP

80) Adrian Del Castillo ARI, C, 22.6 – Selected 67th overall, Castillo has one of the most advanced bats in the class with a strong history of performance in the ACC from the second he stepped on campus, slashing .311/.410/.499 with 17 homers and a 60/70 K/BB in 131 NCAA games. Home run power hasn’t developed as hoped with only 3 homers in 54 games this season, so while he hits the ball hard, the fantasy upside seems lacking. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 67/14/62/.261/.327/.411/2

81) Javier Osorio DET, SS, 17.0 – Osorio has a quick righty bat with a good feel to hit and plenty of power projection on his 6’0”, 165 pound frame. He has speed too, and while he doesn’t look quite as physically impressive as some of the others in his class, he can be formidable all category contributor. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 82/20/76/.272/.339/.452/9

82) Johan Barrios MIL, SS, 17.3 – Barrios is 6’3”, 180 pounds with a good feel to hit and the potential for a plus power/speed combo. The upside is high, and there is barely any hype even relative to other international guys. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 73/22/78/.258/.326/.448/12

83) Dyan Jorge COL, SS, 18.4, 6’2”, 170 – Projected for the 4th highest signed bonus in his class, Jorge is razor thin with plus speed and top notch athleticism. He is still raw, so the risk is high, but the upside is high too if it all comes together. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 76/15/69/.252/.321/.413/18

84) Niko Kavadas BOS, 1B, 23.7 – Selected 316th overall, Kavadas has some of the best pure power in the draft, crushing 22 homers in 47 games in the ACC. He fell to the 11th round because of signing bonus demands and the fact he was a 4 year college player, but none of that changes the very real juice in his lefty bat at 6’1”, 235 pounds. He has strikeout issues and no defensive value, so like many of these 1B prospects, his bat needs to hit close to his ceiling. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 42/17/49/.237/.323/.458/0

85) Jaden Hill COL, RHP, 22.3 – Hill isn’t necessarily the 11th best prospect in the system, but I thought he is worth mentioning because he would be ranked higher if he didn’t get selected by Colorado 44th overall. He tore his UCL in his 7th start of the season and will likely be out for most of 2022. He has nasty stuff when healthy with a mid 90’s fastball and a slider and changeup that have flashed plus, but he struggled to put it together in his first full year as a starter with a pitching line of 6.67/1.38/25/12 in 29.1 IP. Despite the obvious talent, there was already performance risk, and now you can tack on injury risk and Coors risk. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 8/4.36/1.34/152 in 150 IP

86) Wes Clarke MIL, 1B/C, 22.5 – Selected 297th overall, Clarke jacked 23 homers with a 73/50 K/BB in 57 SEC games, and then entered pro ball and cranked 4 homers with a 21/21 K/BB in 21 games at Single-A. He has little defensive value and major hit tool concerns, but the power and patience profile is enticing for fantasy. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 41/16/46/.224/.316/.447/0

87) Cody Morissette MIA, 2B/3B, 22.2 – Selected 52nd overall, Morissette’s college numbers don’t jump out at you (6 homers with a .895 OPS in 41 games), but he has a smooth lefty that should lead to more homers in the future. He’s a versatile defender who projects to be a solid all around player. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/16/66/.263/.326/.423/8

88) Freili Encarnacion BOS, SS, 17.2 – Encarnacion has some of the best power in the class with plus potential. He can hit for a high average too and is a good athlete, so he’s not just a lumbering slugger. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 77/25/84/.266/.332/.477/6

89) Carlos Pacheco OAK, OF, 17.5 – Pacheco is 5’11”, 175 pounds with a plus hit, plus speed profile. How much power he’s able to get to will dictate his upside. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 77/15/68/.271/.333/.415/18

90) Jaison Chourio CLE, OF, 16.10 – Jaison’s older brother, Jackson, was a DSL breakout in 2021, so why not role the dice with the next Chourio. He has a similar skillset with a good fell to hit, plus speed, and developing power. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 79/15/67/.268/.336/.416/18

91) Sean Burke CHW, RHP, 22.3 – Selected 94th overall, Burke is 6’6”, 230 pounds with a plus mid 90’s fastball, but he needs to improve his control (5.1 BB/9 in 74.1 SEC innings), and the consistency of his secondaries (slider, curve, change). He’s high risk, high reward. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 6/3.92/1.36/121 in 110 IP

92) Noah Miller MIN, SS, 19.5 – Selected 36th overall, Miller is a switch hitter with a potentially plus hit tool and advanced approach, although he put up a 27.1% K% in his 22 game pro debut. He combines that with potentially average power and speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 72/16/63/.267/.328/.424/7

Tier 6

93) Landon Marceaux LAA, RHP, 22.6 – Selected 80th overall, Marceaux doesn’t have huge stuff with a low 90’s fastball, but he dominated the SEC because he understands the art of pitching. He has good control over a 4 pitch mix and tunnels his pitches well. Plus curve is his best pitch. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.29/1.27/152 in 160 IP

94) Andrew Abbott CIN, LHP, 22.10 – Selected 53rd overall, Abbott transitioned into the rotation in 2021 and he took to it quite well, putting up a pitching line of 2.87/1.13/162/32 in 106.2 IP in the ACC. The strikeout prowess transferred to pro ball with a 22/4 K/BB in 13 IP at mostly Single-A. He throws a low 90’s fastball with a plus curve and developing change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/4.12/1.30/127 in 120 IP

95) Peyton Wilson KCR, 2B, 22.5 – Selected 66th overall, Wilson is a switch hitter with plus speed and some pop, and while his plate approach is solid (41/22 K/BB in 58 SEC games), it might not be quite good enough to be a full time MLB player considering limited power potential at 5’9”, 180 pounds. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 52/10/47/.253/.313/.412/10

96) Corey Rosier SDP, OF, 22.7 – Selected 354th overall, Rosier proved his numbers from the Southern Conference will transfer to pro ball, slashing .380/.451/.570 with 3 homers, 13 steals, and a 14.2%/12.8% K%/BB% in 32 games at mostly Single-A. He’s a good defensive CF with the potential for modest across the board production. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/15/63/.268/.323/.417/9

97) Tyler McDonough BOS, 2B/OF, 23.0 – Selected 75th overall, McDonough is a do a little bit of everything switch hitter who can play all over the field. He’s had a good feel to hit and some speed from his freshman year, and he added more power this year with 15 homers in 55 ACC games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 64/13/57/.264/.321/.417/7

98) Reed Trimble BAL, OF, 21.10 – Selected 65th overall, Trimble is a high risk, high reward player with plus speed and plus raw power, but he’s still a bit raw at the dish. He struggled in Single-A in his pro debut with a 41 wRC+, but he’s one of the younger players in the college class and the upside is worth taking a shot on at this point. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 51/14/59/.242/.310/.426/10

99) Spencer Schwellenbach ATL, RHP, 21.10 – Selected 59th overall, Schwellenbach is a two way player whose future is likely on the mound. He didn’t pitch at all until his Junior year because of an elbow injury that required surgery, and he was only used out of the pen. The stuff is excellent though with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and the potential for two plus secondaries in his slider and change. He was lights out coming out of the pen with a 0.57 ERA and 34/8 K/BB in 31.2 IP, but he has to prove he can handle a starter’s workload and stay healthy, so the risk is high. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 6/4.05/1.32/105 in 100 IP

100) Edwin Arroyo SEA, SS, 18.7 – Selected 48th overall, Arroyo is a plus defensive player who doesn’t have the highest offensive upside. He struggled a bit in his pro debut in stateside rookie ball with a 30.2% K% and 84 wRC+, but considering he was only 17 years old that isn’t too bad. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 67/17/73/.254/.316/.432/7

101) Jonathan Mejia STL, SS, 17.0 – Mejia is a switch hitter who is known for his good feel to hit, and while he doesn’t project for huge power and speed numbers, he certainly has impact potential in those categories depending on his development. St. Louis has had a lot of success developing guys who know how to hit first and foremost. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 78/19/73/.277/.331/.432/8

102) Yordani De Los Santos PIT, SS, 17.1 – Santos is a projectable 6’2”, 180 pounds with the potential to hit for both average and power. He has a big righty swing with tons of potential to do damage. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 73/25/82/.261/.328/.462/7

103) Peter Heubeck LAD, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 101st overall, Heubeck is a skinny and projectable 6’3”, 170 pounds with a low 90’s fastball, potentially plus curve, and developing change. The fastball should tick up as he matures and he throws the ball over the plate. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.31/1.28/156 in 160 IP

104) Hunter Goodman COL, C, 22.6 – Selected 109th overall, Goodman has big power, smacking 21 homers in 56 games in the American Conference, but it comes with strikeout concerns and he also might not stick behind the plate. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 43/16/52/.224/.303/.435/3

105) Alexis Hernandez CHC, SS, 17.3 – Hernandez is the younger brother of last year’s top overall international prospect Cristian Hernandez. Alexis is a good prospect in his own right at a projectable 6’2”, 170 pounds with speed and developing power. I also think having his older brother going through the process one year ahead of him is a small advantage. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 73/18/71/.260/.325/.424/11

106) Dominic Hamel NYM, RHP, 23.1 – Selected 81st overall, Hamel is a high spin rate pitcher with a low 90’s fastball and the potential for 3 quality secondaries (slider, curve, change). He had a 4.22 ERA in the Missouri Valley Conference, but his 1.11 WHIP and 136/34 K/BB in 91.2 IP looked much better. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.33/1.33/146 in 155 IP

107) Braylin Tavera BAL, OF, 17.1 – Tavera is 6’2”, 175 pounds with plus speed, a good feel to hit and developing power. His swing doesn’t look quite as smooth and/or beastly as other top international guys, so there is plenty of time to refine that. ETA: 2027 Prime Projection: 68/19/74/.252/.321/.429/14

By Michael Halpern (@MichaelCHalpern)
Email: michaelhalpern@imaginarybrickwall.com
Twitter: Imaginary Brick Wall (@DynastyHalp)

Posted on December 7, 2021December 20, 2021 by Michael Halpern

Patreon Post: A Top 200 Sneak Peek of the Top 1,000 2022 Dynasty Baseball Rankings

I’m going to be releasing “Sneak Peeks” of my Top 1,000 Dynasty Baseball Rankings all off-season over on my Patreon. Here is A Top 150 Sneak Peek of the Top 1,000 2022 Dynasty Baseball Rankings:

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Tier 1

1) Shohei Ohtani LAA, RHP/DH, 27.9 –Tatis has a shoulder issue. Acuna tore up his knee. Soto and Vlad don’t steal a ton, and they sure as hell don’t pitch. Yea, Ohtani’s older than them, but we are talking about a 27 year old, not someone approaching the dreaded 3 – 0 (see Mike Trout). He’s changed the definition of “all category” and “across the board” production in fantasy baseball forever. 2022 Projection: 96/37/98/.261/.365/.541/22 – 8/3.48/1.15/150 in 125 IP

2) Juan Soto WASH, OF, 23.5 – The underlying stats were elite all season, but it took until the 2nd half for the surface stats to catch up, slashing a ridiculous .348/.525/.639 in 72 games post break. He was my top pick in all non 5×5 AVG leagues last year (I will be updating those “Universal Rankings” this off-season too), and with his OBP projected to outpace everyone by a large margin, I might actually pick him over Ohtani in those leagues this year too. 5.8 degree launch angle is really the only thing you can quibble with. 2022 Projection: 108/33/103/.318/.460/.575/10

3) Ronald Acuna Jr. ATL, OF, 24.3 – Torn ACL could keep him out for at least a month into 2022, and it will be interesting to see how much he is willing to run when he returns. In the long run, missing a month shouldn’t impact his dynasty value too much, but when we are talking about the elite of the elite, every little bit counts. He would easily slot in at #2 without the injury. 2022 Projection: 99/35/85/.282/.389/.583/19

4) Fernando Tatis Jr. SD, SS, 23.3 – Tatis is foregoing surgery on his left shoulder, which after seeing the year Bellinger just had, I don’t blame him. It does add a layer a risk to an otherwise almost spotless fantasy profile. I say “almost” spotless, because his whiff% jumped up 6.8 percentage points to a pretty dangerous 34.8%. 2022 Projection: 102/39/99/.277/.366/.581/21

5) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. TOR, 1B, 23.0 – Vlad raised his launch angle 4.8 degrees to 9.4 degrees and all hell broke loose as he demolished 48 homers. He maintained his near elite K% and also notched a career high 12.3% BB%. This was the breakout we were promised. 2022 Projection: 113/41/110/.298/.385/.590/3

Tier 2

6) Bo Bichette TOR, SS, 24.1 – Bichette isn’t really in the same conversation as the guys ranked ahead of him when it comes to real life hitting, but he is a fantasy machine. He hit .298 with 29 homers and 25 steals. If you want to look at it glass half full, as good as he’s been, there is still upside left in the tank if he can raise his 5.8% BB% and 7.3 degree launch angle. 2022 Projection: 105/31/92/.294/.356/.510/20

7) Trea Turner LAD, SS, 28.9 – Turner is the older and faster version of Bichette. He’s not putting up insane xwOBA’s, but he’s a fantasy owner’s best friend, coming up just 2 homers shy of a .300/30/30 season. 2022 Projection: 110/27/84/.309/.361/.512/30

8) Kyle Tucker HOU, OF, 25.2 – Speaking of elite xwOBA’s, Tucker put up a .394 xwOBA which is in the top 6% of the league. He notched career bests in K% (15.9%), whiff% (20.3%), BB% (9.3%), launch angle (17.6 degrees), and Max EV (111.1 MPH). He also chipped in 14 steals. He’s elite. 2022 Projection: 93/33/101/.285/.350/.535/16

9) Ozzie Albies ATL, 2B, 25.3 – Albies power took a step forward as he entered his mid 20’s, notching career highs in exit velocity (89.6 MPH) and launch angle (21.1 degrees), which led to his first 30 homer season. He also ran more on the bases, leading to his first 20 steal season, and considering how successful he’s been on the bases in his career (60 for 73), he should probably run even more. 2022 Projection: 100/29/93/.274/.333/.492/20

10) Luis Robert CHW, OF, 24.8 – Robert played in only 68 games, but the sheer dominance of those games shows he belongs in the land of the elite. His power exploded with 13 homers and a 91.2/96.3 MPH AVG/FB EV, and his contact rates improved dramatically with a 28.2% whiff% and 20.6% K% (41.5% and 32.2% in 2020). He did slow down with a 28 ft/s sprint speed (29.1 in 2020), but some of that is likely due to the torn hip flexor that kept him out. He is also still a very aggressive hitter with a 4.7% BB%, so while it might cap his upside in OBP leagues, all of the ingredients are there for him to have a legitimate shot at finishing as the #1 overall player in 5×5 leagues. 2022 Projection: 91/28/93/.278/.332/.508/18

11) Wander Franco TBR, SS, 21.1 – I ranked Franco 14th overall on my 2021 Top 1,000 Dynasty Ranking, writing, “the floor is so high due to that innate hitting ability that he doesn’t have the normal risks associated with prospects.” Kelenic was my #2 overall prospect, but I ranked him 52nd on the dynasty list because he simply didn’t have that elite floor. And that is exactly how it played out in 2021 with Franco putting up a 12% K% en route to a solid MLB debut, slashing .288/.347/.463 with 7 homers and 2 steals in 70 games (he also knocked out 2 homers in 4 playoff games). The underlying skills are there for a homer/steal breakout as he notched a 28.5 ft/sec sprint speed, 88.2 MPH EV and 9.7 degree launch angle. The arrow is only pointing way up from here. 2022 Projection: 101/23/83/.302/.360/.484/11 Prime Projection: 116/31/111/.320/.392/.555/14

12) Jose Ramirez CLE, 3B, 29.6 – Ramirez has an elite plate approach (13.7%/11.3% K%/BB%) with power (90 MPH EV with a 18.3 degree launch), and speed (28.2 ft/s sprint speed). The sports crime of being almost 30 is the only thing keeping Ramirez outside of the top 10, but in a redraft league (or if you are in all in mode), he has a real argument to be in the 1st overall mix. 2022 Projection: 105/34/94/.277/.368/.531/24

13) Bryce Harper PHI, OF, 29.5 – Harper is also in the almost 30 club, but he just put up the best xwOBA in all of baseball with a .427 mark. He hasn’t really shown any signs of slowing down on the bases. There should be at least a few more years of elite production. 2022 Projection: 103/36/96/.281/.399/.578/14

Shadow13) Shohei Ohtani LAA, DH only/Weekly Leagues, 27.9 –Ohtani is so ridiculous that he is still an elite player even after taking away 9 wins and 156 K’s in 130.1 IP. This is where I would take him as a hitter only or in a weekly lineup league. 2022 Projection: 96/37/98/.261/.365/.541/22

14) Corbin Burnes MIL, RHP, 27.5 – Not only did Burnes not regress a single iota from his 2020 breakout, but he took it up another level with a league leading 30.4% K-BB%. The only other qualified pitchers even close to that mark were Scherzer and Cole. His BB% dropped 4.8 percentage points to 5.2%. He put up a 2.01 xERA which was bested only by deGrom’s 1.55 mark among starters, and deGrom is 33 years old coming off an elbow injury. Burnes is in a class of his own in dynasty. 2022 Projection: 15/2.71/0.98/267 in 195 IP

15) Rafael Devers BOS, 3B, 25.5 – Devers matured at the plate in 2021 with a career best 9.3% BB%, and he also brought his K% back down to 21.5% after jumping to 27% in 2020. He always hit the living crap out of the ball, and putting it all together led to a career best .389 xwOBA with 38 homers in 156 games. 2022 Projection: 95/37/106/.284/.358/.546/6

16) Mike Trout LAA, OF, 30.8 – The injury gods struck Trout down again as a significant tear in his calf limited him to just 22 games. He was elite as ever in those 22 games with a .421 xwOBA, although I think it is worth pointing out his whiff% bloated all the way up to 27.5% (19.5% in 2020) and his launch angle tanked to 12.9 degrees (23.1 in 2020). Considering the small sample, I don’t think it means that much, but it’s worth noting. Along with entering his nursing home years, a lower body injury can’t help the odds he will get back to stealing bases, but all indications are that he will be elite everywhere else assuming he can stay healthy. 2022 Projection: 103/40/101/.293/.405/.620/8

17) Mookie Betts LAD, OF, 29.5 – I originally ranked Betts 14th overall on my Top 100 Sneak Peek of the Top 1,000 Dynasty Baseball Rankings, but when I was on the clock at 18th overall in the Rotowire 20 team OBP Dynasty Mock Draft, I found myself concerned that his hip injury could be the catalyst for him to stop running as much in the 2nd act of his career. A bone spur in his right hip led to a down season in 122 games where his sprint speed tanked to 27.1 ft/s and he stole only 3 bases in 5 attempts in his final 58 games. I’m more confident in his bat being just fine, because even in a down year he was still damn good with 23 homers and a 131 wRC+ in 122 games. None of his underlying hitting numbers really dropped off from career norms at all. The fear that he will stop running as much even if he does regain his speed, like we see with Trout and Altuve, has him dropping a bit for me. 2022 Projection: 111/30/80/.288/.369/.519/13

18) Yordan Alvarez HOU, OF, 24.9 – The knees look A-OK as Yordan got back to raking after missing almost all of 2020. His 93.2 MPH EV was 8th best in the league and his .386 xwOBA is elite. He also currently has a 244 wRC+ in 12 playoff games. His sprint speed did drop to 26.2 ft/s (27 ft/s in 2019), so maybe the knees become an issue when he gets older, but it looks like clear sailing for the next several years. 2022 Projection: 94/35/108/.281/.363/.548/1

Tier 3

By Michael Halpern (@MichaelCHalpern)
Email: michaelhalpern@imaginarybrickwall.com
Twitter: Imaginary Brick Wall (@DynastyHalp)

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Michael Halpern

10 (More) Dynasty Baseball Rules to Live By

Over the course of the off-season I did a mini Dynasty Baseball Strategy Series on my twitter account (@DynastyHalp), and I wanted to collect them into one article. This builds off an article I wrote in 2019, 11 Dynasty Baseball Rules to Live By. Here is 10 (More) Dynasty Baseball Rules to Live By:

-Halp’s Dynasty Baseball Podcast: 2021 Top 100 Dynasty Baseball Prospects Rankings Series
-Top 1,000 2021 Dynasty Baseball Rankings
-Top 473 2021 Dynasty Baseball Prospects Rankings

1) Smart owners think ahead and start making strategic win now moves the year before they’re actually ready to compete. You want a solid group of vets waiting for your young core to breakout. If you wait too long, that is how you end up in never ending rebuilds.

2) Late career breakouts are the most underrated dynasty asset. How to profit from it it in 2021? Target Gio Urshela. BB% up 5% to 10.3, K% down 3.9% to 14.4%, and exit velocity up 0.8 MPH to 91.4 MPH. At worst he backed up his 2019 breakout and at best a monster 2021 is coming.

3) Be lightening quick to pick up “out of nowhere” young pitchers after 1 or 2 good MLB starts. Pitching development is especially non linear and so many studs bubble up from this group. deGrom, Bieber and Gallen most notably! If you hesitate, you’ll miss out

4) In leagues where you can pick up prospects whenever you want, you should be constantly trading prospects for win now pieces. Trust in your ability to pick up future breakout prospects for nothing off the wire. Churn and burn.

5) This article from 2019 is one of my favorite things I have ever written and what this tweet series is built off. Rule #11 seems very fitting in light of this past year: “This is supposed to be fun and take your mind off the more stressful aspects of life.”

6) Play with blinders on. When rebuilding the teams on top can seem unbeatable and discourage you from ramping up. Don’t let fear and intimidation beat you before you even try. Focus on your own roster and trust that cracks in the armor will emerge from the top dogs.

7) If your prospect and MLB drafts are separate, it’s best to lean upside in the prospect draft because opportunity for young proximity plays will be available in the MLB draft. High upside plays won’t be. If combined lean proximity early because there will be lots of high upside prospects available late.

8) Some teams are always on top cause they’re good at making trades that look lopsided at the time of the trade. Other teams are always on top cause they’re good at making trades that look lopsided a year or 2 after the trade. Don’t be the former. Be the latter.

9) In auction leagues, one of the best spots to find hidden value is by clearing cap space in offseason trades. There always seems to be this vague value put on it. Even if just a few dollars, it has the potential to sneakily swing trades in a major way if you use it wisely in the auction.

10) The time to trade prospects is when their hype and excitement is highest, which is also the time it will be hardest to part with them. Having a mind of your own and fighting against consensus on a guy you believe might be getting overhyped is how you profit.

Here is the original article from 2019:

1) Don’t be afraid to trade with anyone. I don’t care if they won the league three years in a row, or if after every trade there is a small peasant uprising about how unfair their trades are. Everybody is capable of being ripped off. In fact, the teams that are consistently at the top of the standings are the most ripe to be fleeced. They often have the most ego and most confidence in their evaluations. Pride cometh before the fall. Not only shouldn’t you avoid trading with them, you should target them. There is no faster way to catch up to those top teams than to be the one taking their underappreciated assets away from them. Be the team that profits from the value that is falling off the back of their overstuffed championship truck.

2) Don’t trade highly rated prospects if they struggle in their first and/or second season. Hold them. Target them from other teams. But whatever you do, do not trade them. You will not be able to come close to getting that upside returned to you in a trade.

3) Build with hitting. The worst teams in dynasty leagues are always littered with failed, injured, and/or bullpen’d pitching prospects. When your offense is ready, that is when you pour all of your resources into aces, closers, and low cost pitching sleepers.

4) Don’t be afraid to “lose trades.” Don’t worry about your obnoxious league mates who talk shit in the group email. It will make it all the more sweet when you finish above them. The decision to make a trade should be a strict calculation on whether your team is better off with those players or not. Value in a vacuum or where they rank on a general ranking is meaningless. This advice assumes you shopped the player around and you know this is your best offer. If you didn’t, then your obnoxious league mates are right.

5) What helps me get over the endowment effect (the hypothesis that people ascribe more value to things merely because they own them) is to imagine I already own the players that are being offered to me, and I’m trading for the ones on my team. It may sound silly, but when I flip trades around like that in my head, it can become very clear which side I prefer. Many times I will be on the fence about whether I should pull the trigger, and then I reverse it in my head, and realize it wouldn’t even be a question if I already owned the players being offered to me. That might have been a bit confusing, but I feel like you guys get it.

6) In roto leagues with no playoffs, don’t be afraid to go all in during the season if you see a legitimate path to a championship. Don’t get greedy and feel like you have a chance to win six championships in a row. Get your plastic trophy this year, and then rebuild. Rebuilding is fun, and is kinda the entire point of playing in dynasty leagues.

7) In playoff leagues, never go all in. Anything can happen in a one week playoff. It is all about getting in the tournament and letting the chips fall where they may.

8) Don’t ignore possible late career breakouts just because you are rebuilding. This also goes hand in hand with ignoring older, “low upside” prospects who should get playing time this season. So many breakouts have bubbled up from these groups of players in recent years, and it is usually the good teams, who are on the lookout for win now production, that scoop them. The rich get richer.

8a) Rule 8 also applies to making trades. I call these players “buy highs.” They are players who are producing unexpectedly well but nobody is fully buying into them. They will be included in many “sell high” articles, but these players make the best trade bargains. Nobody expects you to give up your very best prospects, and you can usually strike a very reasonable deal. Over the years, this strategy has landed me Lorenzo Cain, Max Muncy, Rich Hill, Charlie Morton, Jimmy Nelson, and many more.

9) In 30 team leagues, don’t overvalue superstars. It is all about depth. Which for better or worse is what real MLB teams are starting to figure out and act on.

10) Like any business or sales job, you are really selling yourself. You want people to want to trade with you. You don’t want people to hate you and hate dealing with you. Meaning don’t try to rip teams off, and don’t gloat about good deals. You are just poisoning your own well.

11) Don’t be afraid to take risks. Don’t be afraid to go with your gut. Have no regrets. This is supposed to be fun and take your mind off the more stressful aspects of life.

By Michael Halpern (@MichaelCHalpern)
Email: michaelhalpern@imaginarybrickwall.com
Twitter: Imaginary Brick Wall (@DynastyHalp)

Posted on February 9, 2021March 8, 2021 by Michael Halpern

Top 473 2021 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects Rankings

This list was extrapolated from my Top 1,000 2021 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings, which you can find the link to below. Here is the Top 473 2021 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects Rankings:

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Player Name TEAM, POSITION, AGE (Years.Months on 2021 Opening Day – Months are on a scale of 0-11 … I know it is not mathematically correct, but I do all of this manually)

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(Pitchers): Wins/ERA/WHIP/K/Saves

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1) Wander Franco TB, SS, 20.1 – Was off to a great start in Dominican Winter League, slashing .350/.435/.500 with 1 homer, 1 steal and a 4/3 K/BB in 5 games before right biceps inflammation ended his season. The elite bat to ball skills are unquestioned, with a career 7% K% that makes Vlad Jr look like a strikeout machine with a 12% mark over that same time period playing at the same levels. The floor is so high due to that innate hitting ability that he doesn’t have the normal risks associated with prospects. Power isn’t fully developed yet, but I’m betting on a special talent like Franco, combined with the Rays top notch developmental machine, to make the necessary adjustments to reach his full potential in that area. 2021 Projection: May-71/16/65/.276/.337/.427/8 Prime Projection: 113/28/106/.311/.394/.541/14

2) Jarred Kelenic SEA, OF, 21.8 – Was all the buzz at alternate camp, drilling homers and showing increased power. Combine that with a plus hit tool and plus speed, and Kelenic has the ingredients to be an elite all category contributor. 2021 Projection: June-53/15/47/.257/.318/.431/10 Prime Projection: 93/28/89/.282/.355/.489/16

3) Ian Anderson ATL, RHP, 22.11 – This high ranking mostly reflects how I believe the game of dynasty baseball should be played. When a young, talented prospect breaks out at the Major League level, that is a core piece I look to build around, and not someone I am just going to turn around and trade for another prospect. This applies to my high ranking of Randy Arozarena, Ke’Bryan Hayes, and Triston McKenzie too. You don’t win dynasty leagues by trading your breakout players for more prospects. You hold that piece, and look to acquire the next wave of hyped prospects at a much lower price. This ranking also reflects how high I am on Ian Anderson (and how high I’ve always been on him going back to his high school days). He had an electrifying MLB debut with a pitching line of 1.59/1.10/65/24 in 51 IP including the playoffs. Changeup and curve both put up a whiff% around 40% (39.8% and 40.5% respectively), and the fastball sat at a respectable 94.1 MPH. Spin rates don’t jump out at you, but he does an excellent job of tunneling his pitches. Pitchers are more risky, and there are certainly team construction/timeline scenarios where I would prefer one of the bats ranked after him, but Anderson is not someone I would part with easily. 2021 Projection: 10/3.76/1.26/170 in 155 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.42/1.19/228 in 193 IP

4) Julio Rodriguez SEA, OF, 20.3 – Suffered a hairline fracture in his left wrist in July which sidelined him for most of alternate camp. Struggled in Liga de Beisbol Dominicano, slashing .196/.297/.250 with 0 homers, 3 steals, and a 16/7 K/BB in 56 AB. The lost year and struggles in Winter League don’t change his massive upside. 2021 Projection: 26/7/30/.252/.312/.418/2 Prime Projection: 95/32/103/.276/.353/.525/8

5) Marco Luciano SF, SS, 19.7 – Hit a monster homerun in fall instructional league with an alleged exit velocity of 119 MPH. Matt Daniels, the Giants’ coordinator of pitching sciences, claimed Luciano’s dinger was “quite possibly the furthest home run I’ve ever witnessed in person.” ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 92/33/101/.279/.352/.529/9

6) Spencer Torkelson DET, 3B/1B, 21.7 – Selected 1st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Torkelson launched 54 homers in 129 games at Arizona State. He’s a big bodied power hitter with patience, below average speed, and a BA that shouldn’t hurt you. The no brainer pick for #1 overall in first year player drafts. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 93/35/102/.270/.358/.537/3

7) Andrew Vaughn CHW, 1B, 23.0 – Flip a coin between Vaughn and Tork. Vaughn will give you less power but a better average and will likely be hitting in a better lineup for the foreseeable future. I still lean with Tork and the extra power, but it’s close. 2021 Projection: June-38/12/36/.257/.335/.444/1 Prime Projection: 92/29/95/.282/.364/.509/3

8) Randy Arozarena TB, OF, 26.1 – I saw the writing on the wall in my 2020 Top 1,000 Dynasty Baseball Rankings, writing, “Hit the ball hard in his MLB debut with a 90.7 MPH average exit velocity to go along with plus speed and a good feel to hit.” But then I got scared off by the playing time logjam in Tampa, writing, “Joining the deep and talented Rays roster likely limits his upside to a super utility player in the near future,” and ultimately ranked him 677th overall. The rest is history, as Arozarena bullied his way into an everyday role and exploded with a .333 BA, 17 homers, 4 steals, and a 41/14 K/BB in 43 games including the playoffs. He showed off the same high exit velocities and speed that he showed in his brief 2019 debut. 2021 Projection: 84/25/78/.257/.331/.463/14

9) Ke’Bryan Hayes PIT, 3B, 24.2 – Eye opening MLB debut with a .376/.442/.682 triple-slash, 5 homers, 1 steal, and a 21.1%/9.5% K%/BB%. Plus plate approach completely transferred to the majors, and with a 92.8 MPH exit velocity, you don’t have to hit many flyballs (30.8% FB%) to knock a few dingers out. Tack on a 28 ft/sec sprint speed and even this ranking might be too conservative. 2021 Projection: 82/21/76/.276/.343/.459/10

10) MacKenzie Gore SD, LHP, 22.1 – Didn’t stand out at alternate camp, having some issues with his delivery, command, and velocity. Ace upside is still there, but after San Diego acquired a horde of pitchers this off-season (Darvish, Snell, Musgrove), they obviously don’t think he is quite ready yet. 2021 Projection: 5/3.95/1.32/104 in 100 IP Prime Projection: 15/3.40/1.15/219 in 191 IP

11) Adley Rutschman BAL, C, 23.2 – Had two big hits in 2020, not in a professional baseball game (there were none of those for minor leaguers), but on social media, going viral twice with an instagram post and TikTok video. As for baseball, the reports from alternate camp did nothing to quell the hype of Rutschman becoming the best catcher in baseball. 2021 Projection: July-27/10/32/.251/.326/.437/1 Prime Projection: 83/27/88/.280/.359/.498/3

12) Dylan Carlson STL, OF, 22.6 – Mediocre pro debut (.616 OPS in 119 PA), but was just starting to heat up toward the end of the season, slashing .295/.377/.614 in final 53 PA including the playoffs. FB/LD exit velocity was very strong at 96.6 MPH and a .260 BABIP is sure to improve. 2021 Projection: 76/21/71/.258/.323/.436/8 Prime Projection: 92/27/86/.273/.341/.482/9

13) Jasson Dominguez NYY, OF, 18.2 – Boy do they grow up fast. Dominguez looks like an absolute tank now, but the swing still looks mighty athletic. The added weight isn’t scaring me away, but it does seem to push the risk/reward up to even more extreme levels on both ends. Maybe I’m a sucker for upside, but a player with elite all category upside is someone I’m willing to risk it all for … and by risk it all, I mean Kristian Robinson and players ranked after him. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 98/31/95/.273/.356/.521/17

14) Kristian Robinson ARI, OF, 20.4 – Added 25 pounds of muscle from the time OG Spring Training got shut down to his arrival at alternate camp on August 20. Team officials were gushing over the prodigious power and elite athleticism. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/30/92/.252/.338/.509/16

15) Jeter Downs BOS, 2B, 22.8 – Here’s your obligatory alternate camp prospect porn of Downs ripping a homer. He likely won’t be breaking any exit velocity or sprint speed records, but he lifts the ball with a good feel to hit and has above average base stealing skills. 2021 Projection: May-72/18/66/.258/.322/.435/9 Prime Projection: 91/26/88/.274/.341/.473/14

16) CJ Abrams SD, SS, 20.6 – Plus hit tool and plus speed shined through in his 2019 pro debut, slashing .401/.442/.662 with 14 steals and a 9% K% in 32 rookie ball games, and now reports from alternate camp have been glowing with positive physical development and added strength. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 94/19/76/.283/.345/.441/28

17) Sixto Sanchez MIA, RHP, 22.8 – Strong MLB debut with a pitching line of 3.46/1.21/33/11 in 39 IP. Exactly as advertised with elite stuff that produces weak contact but doesn’t produce big strikeout numbers. 2021 Projection: 9/3.83/1.24/133 in 146 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.59/1.14/181 in 183 IP

18) Austin Martin TOR, OF, 22.0 – Selected 5th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft but signed for the 2nd largest signing bonus. Martin has a quick bat with natural loft, an advanced plate approach and above average speed. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 93/23/82/.284/.358/.455/13

19) Bobby Witt Jr. KC, SS, 20.10 – Witt looked good enough at alternate camp that team officials thought he could hold his own in the majors right now. That could put him on the fast track, maybe breaking into the majors as an outfielder. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/26/88/.264/.332/.472/19

20) Corbin Carroll ARI, OF, 20.7 – Wowed Diamondback officials at alternate camp, stinging balls all over the field and showing off his lightening fast speed. I’ve been super high on Carroll from the get go, ranking him 3rd overall in my very early, first edition of the 2019/20 FYPD ranking back in February of 2019. Hope you were able to get in then, because the hype has only exploded from there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 88/19/80/.272/.341/.446/27

21) Nate Pearson TOR, RHP, 24.7 – Flexor strain in right elbow limited Pearson to 20 IP with a 5.40 ERA, but the stuff was as advertised with a 96.3 MPH fastball and plus slider. 2021 Projection: 8/4.11/1.33/145 in 140 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.56/1.20/190 in 178 IP

22) Triston McKenzie CLE, RHP, 23.8 – Durability concerns over extremely slight frame are warranted as McKenzie’s velocity was in a steady decline in his first 6 starts before being moved to the pen in his final two appearances. What can’t be questioned is the productivity as he put up the same dominant stats, both surface and underlying, in the Majors that he did in the minors. The upside is too high to pass up, and I’m betting on nature doing it’s thing and slowing down that metabolism as he ages. 2021 Projection: 7/3.90/1.24/128 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.51/1.16/180 in 172 IP

23) Luis Patino TB, RHP, 21.5 – Poor MLB debut with a pitching line of 5.19/1.85/21/14 in 17.1 IP, but the stuff was legit with 96.7 MPH heat, a changeup that put up a .211 xwOBA, and a slider with a 47.8% whiff%. There is a reason Tampa targeted him in the Snell trade. 2021 Projection: 3/4.19/1.34/94 in 89 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.58/1.20/191 in 175 IP

24) Jazz Chisholm MIA, SS, 23.2 – Struggled in his 62 PA MLB Debut (.161/.242/.321) but there were some positive signs in the underlying stats, most notably a reasonable 25.7% whiff%. He continued to hit the ball in the air (15.6 degree launch angle), and while exit velocity was below average (87.1 MPH), that will inevitably go up as he averaged a 91.4 MPH exit velocity in 2019 at Double-A. 2021 Projection: May-61/19/56/.236/.307/.418/9 Prime Projection: 83/27/81/.257/.338/.473/12

25) Alex Kirilloff MIN, 1B/OF, 23.5 – First player to make his Major League debut as a starter in a playoff game, going 1 for 4. Kirilloff is a natural hitter who is poised to hit for both and power and average on the next level, and with Eddie Rosario non-tendered, he could get that shot starting from Opening Day. 2021 Projection: 72/20/77/.268/.327/.435/5 Prime Projection: 85/25/93/.280/.343/.477/7

26) Drew Waters ATL, OF, 22.3 – Concerns over free swinging ways has Waters dropping down many lists, but he is an excellent athlete with fantasy friendly upside and has been pushed aggressively in his pro career. He has plus bat control and hits the ball very hard. I’m still in. 2021 Projection: July-38/9/31/.259/.309/.411/8 Prime Projection: 84/23/78/.271/.328/.448/15

27) Leody Taveras TEX, OF, 22.7 – The triple-slash (.227/.308/.395) wasn’t very impressive, but there were some very encouraging takeaways in his 33 game MLB debut. He was a perfect 8 for 8 on the bases with a 29.1 ft/sec sprint speed. 10.4% BB%, 88.9 MPH exit velocity and 14.3 degree launch angle are all very strong marks. 32.1% K% is high and 91.9 MPH FB/LD exit velocity could use some improvement, but overall there is a lot to be excited about. 2021 Projection: 75/14/58/.243/.311/.401/22 Prime Projection: 82/20/62/.258/.330/.432/25

28) Triston Casas BOS, 1B, 21.3 – Got rave reviews at alt camp with his mature approach and murdering of baseballs. Rumor has it that Casas was drilled by a Tanner Houck pitch, refused to take first base, and then smashed a homer off him … Stuff of legend … but also makes you wonder what kind of baseball was being played at these alt sites. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/30/92/.263/.345/.505/3

29) Brennen Davis CHC, OF, 21.5 – Reports from alternate camp were that it took Davis some time to make adjustments to upper level pitching and their ability to locate secondary pitches. The power and athleticism are evident, so continuing to mature at the dish will be necessary to reach his considerable ceiling. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/26/89/.262/.337/.470/13

30) Brandon Marsh LAA, OF, 23.4 – Groundball hitter with a plus power/speed combo and plus plate approach. Built off his 2nd half breakout in 2019 by dominating at alternate camp “in every capacity.” 2021 Projection: July-34/9/30/.251/.327/.432/7 Prime Projection: 86/23/78/.272/.348/.459/16

31) Tarik Skubal DET, LHP, 24.4 – The long ball was Skubal’s downfall with a 21 degree launch angle and 95.4 MPH FB/LD exit velocity against which led to 9 homers in 32 IP. 37/11 K/BB was strong, and his stuff was as advertised with a 94.4 MPH fastball that he threw 58.9% of the time. 2021 Projection: 7/4.11/1.30/150 in 140 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.77/1.23/196 in 179 IP

32) Vidal Brujan TB, 2B, 23.2 – No clear path to playing time in Tampa’s perpetual logjam, but these things usually work themselves out with trades, injuries and/or underperformance. 80 grade speed and the willingness to use it gives Brujan the potential to compete for the stolen base crown year after year. 2021 Projection: 32/4/26/.264/.328/.382/9 Prime Projection: 87/13/51/.281/.340/.418/37

33) Aaron Bracho CLE, SS, 19.11 – As one of the youngest players at Cleveland’s alternate camp, team officials came away impressed by Bracho’s maturity and ability to hold his own against more advanced pitching. He became one of my favorite prospects last off-season after showing a great feel to hit (15.3% K%), an advanced plate approach (16.8% BB%) and plus power potential (6 homers and a 51.8% FB% in 30 games). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 87/26/88/.274/.351/.481/9

34) Noelvi Marte SEA, OF, 19.6 – Struggled early at alternate camp, which was to be expected considering he has never even played stateside in the minors, but was impressing by the end of it by cutting down on strikeouts and stinging the ball much harder. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 84/25/82/.263/.334/.473/15

35) Riley Greene DET, OF, 20.6 – After ripping up OG MLB Spring Training (.417/.611/.917), he then went on to continue turning heads at alt camp and instructs. Greene is an all around hitter who did everything he could do to impress in 2020. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/25/89/.276/.348/.483/9

36) Matt Manning DET, RHP, 23.3 – Shut down in late August with a slight forearm strain but is said to be 100% now. Manning’s a strikeout machine who made strides with control and command in 2019. 2021 Projection: 5/4.18/1.34/126 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.69/1.23/206 in 183 IP

37) Cristian Pache ATL, OF, 22.5 – Wasn’t able to do very much damage in 29 PA including the playoffs (.192 BA), but a 21% K% and 10% BB% shows he wasn’t completely overmatched. Plus CF defense will keep him on the field, but you might have to wait a few years for Pache to become an impact player on the offensive side. 2021 Projection: 73/14/65/.253/.311/.394/11 Prime Projection: 86/21/79/.273/.338/.451/17

38) Orelvis Martinez TOR, SS, 19.7 – Did nothing but mash homers in instructional league play and at the alternative camp site. He did the same in 2019 in stateside rookie ball as a 17-year-old. He swings a quick bat, makes good contact, has an advanced plate approach for his age, and plus power potential. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/29/95/.273/.347/.503/4

39) Daniel Lynch KC, LHP, 24.4 – Focused on refining his delivery and found a new and improved changeup grip at alternate camp. Refining those two aspects of his game gives him the chance to turn into a true ace with a mid 90’s fastball and plus slider already in tow. 2021 Projection: 4/4.18/1.32/91 in 90 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.61/1.21/187 in 175 IP

40) Zac Veen COL, OF, 19.4 – Selected 9th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’4”, 190 pound Veen has a lightening quick lefty swing with natural loft. His patient plate approach, good feel to hit, and at least plus power potential gives him the ingredients to turn into a heart of the order beast. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/28/93/.270/.342/.494/10

41) JJ Bleday MIA, OF, 23.5 – Reports from alternate camp and instructs praised Bleday for showing up in excellent shape, dropping 15 pounds without losing any power. He was a better athlete, had more speed, and was better in the outfield. He also continued to display his all around hitting ability. 2021 Projection: July-32/9/36/.252/.322/.441/2 Prime Projection: 82/26/88/.268/.340/.471/6

42) Trevor Larnach MIN, OF, 24.1 – Showed off his at least plus raw power at alternate camp, although he has yet to fully tap into it in the minors with high groundball rates and modest power numbers (13 homers in 127 games split between High-A and Double-A in 2019). If you hit the ball hard enough, and Larnach certainly hits is hard, you don’t need an extreme launch angle to put up big time power numbers. 2021 Projection: August-13/5/16/.242/.320/.436/1 Prime Projection: 77/26/87/.263/.341/.481/5

43) Royce Lewis MIN, SS, 21.10 – Reports from alternate camp have Lewis hitting for more power while maintaining a good BA as he continues to tweak his hitting mechanics. Update: Underwent ACL reconstruction surgery on his right knee in late February and will be out for the year. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/22/79/.269/.328/.446/18

44) Casey Mize DET, RHP, 23.11 – Got rocked in his MLB debut with a pitching line of 6.99/1.48/26/13 in 28.1 IP. Throws a 5 pitch mix in which his 4-seamer was his only effective pitch. 2021 Projection: 6/4.33/1.35/135 in 140 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.73/1.20/184 in 182 IP

45) Ha-Seong Kim SD, SS/3B, 25.5 – At 5’9”, 167 pounds, Kim has been one of the best players in the KBO since he was 19 years old. He took his game to the next level in 2020, slashing .306/.397/.523 with 30 homers, 23 steals, and a 68/75 K/BB in 138 games. He has a relatively safe floor with the ability to contribute in every category, and there is some nice upside too if the stats can translate better than expected. 2021 Projection: 79/19/71/.271/.337/.440/13

46) Nick Gonzales PIT, 2B/SS, 21.10 – Selected 7th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 5’10”, 190 pound Gonzales put up insane numbers in an extreme hitter’s environment at New Mexico State, rocking 12 homers with a .448 BA and 10/21 K/BB in 16 games before the season got shutdown. He performed well in the wood bat Cape League too with 7 homers, a .351 BA and a 22/20 K/BB in 42 games. He has one of the best hit tools in the draft and while he isn’t projected for huge homer or steal totals, he should be an all category stat stuffer. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/21/74/.281/.348/.456/9

47) Asa Lacy KC, LHP, 21.10 – Selected 4th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Lacy is a 6’4” lefty with a nasty mid 90’s fastball and two potentially plus secondaries in his changeup and slider. His only 4 starts in 2020 were absolutely dominant with a 0.75 ERA and 46/8 K/BB in 24 IP. Walk rates were high in college with a 4.0 BB/9 in 152 IP, but his control/command is better than that number indicates. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.66/1.23/209 in 183 IP

48) Alek Thomas ARI, OF, 20.11 – Reports were all positive from alt camp. Thomas is an excellent athlete with underrated power and has shown an advanced plate approach so far in his young professional career. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/21/77/.268/.337/.442/19

49) Spencer Howard PHI, RHP, 24.8 – Shoulder stiffness limited Howard’s MLB debut to 24.1 IP where he put up a pitching line of 5.92/1.64/23/10. Stuff looked very good with a 94 MPH fastball and 3 quality secondaries (slider, curve, change). 2021 Projection: 9/4.24/1.35/147 in 145 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.76/1.23/181 in 172 IP

50) Pete-Crow Armstrong NYM, OF, 19.0 -Selected 19th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Armstrong stands out for his plus speed, plus defense, and strong track record of hitting. Power hasn’t been a big part of his game, but he has recently added muscle onto his projectable 6’1” frame, and a 99 MPH mark at a 2019 Perfect Game event is damn good. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/19/73/.274/.340/.439/19

51) Max Meyer MIA, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 3rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’0”, 196 pound Meyer is an excellent athlete with an elite fastball/slider combo and a changeup that has the ability to develop into a legitimate third pitch. There is some bullpen risk, but we’ve seen predominantly two pitch starters given the chance to start of late and thrive. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.74/1.22/190 in 172 IP

52) Grayson Rodriguez BAL, RHP, 21.4 – Worked on becoming more of a “pitcher” at alt camp going against more advanced competition, but it’s still the 95+ MPH fastball with good control that gets you most excited. Plus slider, above average change, and above average curve rounds out the arsenal. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.78/1.19/196 in 180 IP

53) Michael Kopech CHW, RHP, 24.11 – Opted out of the 2020 season but is supposedly fully ready to go for 2021. He’s coming off Tommy John surgery in September 2018, so while the stuff is absolutely electric, it’s been a minute since he’s pitched in official games. 2021 Projection: June-5/4.32/1.35/110 in 100 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.26/193 in 176 IP

54) Emerson Hancock SEA, RHP, 21.10 – Selected 6th overall, Hancock is a 6’4” righty with plus command of a mid 90’s fastball and plus changeup. Slider is inconsistent and will be the key to reaching his full potential. Watching some of his better starts makes you want to place him as the top overall pitcher in first year player drafts, but the consistency hasn’t been there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.83/1.20/186 in 178 IP

55) Ryan Mountcastle BAL, OF/1B, 24.1 – Strong MLB debut with a .333/.386/.492 triple-slash, 5 homers, and a 21.4%/7.9% K%/BB%. BABIP was high (.398) and exit velocity was mediocre (87.4 MPH), so the underlying numbers weren’t quite as encouraging as the surface stats. 2021 Projection: 72/22/81/.268/.320/.447/3

56) Jordan Groshans TOR, SS, 21.5 – Struggled early at alternate camp, but impressed team officials with his resiliency and focus, going on to lead all Toronto hitters with 6 homers. Groshans is an all around good hitter who can use the whole field, and at 6’3”, 205 pounds, will only continue to grow into more power. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 80/24/87/.267/.341/.471/6

57) Brailyn Marquez CHC, LHP, 22.2 – 0.2 inning MLB debut was a disaster with 5 ER, 3 walks and 1 strikeout, but more importantly the stuff was nasty with a 97.9 MPH fastball, 84.1 MPH slider, and 90.8 MPH changeup. Alternative camp reports had the changeup showing improvement, so if true, it gives him a legitimate third pitch. He’s still more pure stuff than refinement, but it seems like he took a step in the right direction in 2020. 2021 Projection: 2/4.31/1.37/47 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.71/1.27/185 in 171 IP

58) George Kirby SEA, RHP, 23.2 – Fastball was consistently hitting the high 90’s at instructs, which is very dangerous considering he has some of the best command over the pitch in the minors. 2021 Projection: 2/4.33/1.28/47 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.79/1.19/184 in 176 IP

59) Nick Madrigal CHW, 2B, 24.1 – Played true to form in his MLB debut with a .340 BA, 6.4% K%, and 0 homers in 29 games. He only stole 2 bases on 3 attempts, and his 28 ft/sec sprint speed is good but not eye popping, but maybe the underwhelming speed numbers had something to do with separating his shoulder just 5 games into his debut. The injury was bad enough to need surgery, which he underwent in October 2020 with a 5-6 month timetable. 2021 Projection: 74/5/66/.304/.348/.382/19

60) Hunter Bishop SF, OF, 22.9 – Reports from alternative camp praised Bishop’s improvements in plate approach and most importantly, his swing and miss tendencies. He’s a great athlete with a plus power/speed combo, so if the reports can be trusted, he took a step in the right direction this year. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/26/81/.258/.343/.469/13

61) Luis Matos SF, OF, 19.2 – Here is Matos smacking a dinger at instructs. It is a continuation of him showing more power than expected in his pro debut with 7 homers in 55 games. He’s also shown a good feel to hit and plus speed, giving him the makings of an all category contributor. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 84/23/78/.272/.336/.453/14

62) Logan Gilbert SEA, RHP, 23.11 – Pounds the strike zone with a plus fastball and 3 quality secondaries (slider, curve, change). Gets elite extension at 6’6”, 225 pounds, helping all of his pitches play up. 2021 Projection: 4/4.28/1.29/84 in 88 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.75/1.23/191 in 182 IP

63) Michael Busch LAD, 2B, 23.5 – It’s hard to have major risers just on the back of good reports, but Busch’s 2020 reports were so glowing with talk of plus hit and plus power that it would be hard to ignore. It is the same skills that he displayed in the ACC, and considering how much I already liked him coming into the year, I’m comfortable giving him a significant bump. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/26/86/.267/.346/.478/5

64) Nolan Gorman STL, 3B, 20.11 – Reports were all positive from alt camp, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Gorman has double plus power potential, but his strikeout rates have been a bit on the worrying side (31.7% K% in 230 PA at High-A). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/31/89/.250/.333/.500/3

65) Heliot Ramos SF, OF, 21.7 – Strained oblique early in instructional league play which ended his season. He has big time power but will have to cut down on his strikeouts in the upper levels of the minors before he gets the call. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/26/84/.261/.334/.472/8

66) George Valera CLE, OF, 20.5 – Posses one of the sweetest lefty swings in the minors. Coaches praised his maturing plate approach at alt camp and instructs, while continuing to smack the ball all over the field. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/25/84/.276/.357/.478/9

67) Garrett Mitchell MIL, OF, 22.7 – Selected 20th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Mitchell builds his game around double plus speed and plus centerfield defense. At 6’3”, 215 pounds the plus raw power is in there, but he hasn’t been able to tap into yet with a low launch angle and 0 homers in 15 games in 2020 (6 homers in 62 game in 2019). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 82/16/68/.266/.335/.424/24

68) Nolan Jones CLE, 3B, 22.11 – Defense was the name of the game for Jones in 2020 with Cleveland looking to expand his versatility in anticipation of a possible OF debut. He’s an extremely patient hitter with swing and miss issues and double plus power that he hasn’t fully tapped into yet. ETA: September-8/3/8/.233/.308/.403/0 Prime Projection: 83/27/82/.251/.358/.477/2

69) Josh Lowe TB, OF, 23.2 – Was named a top prospect performer at Tampa’s alternative site and was praised for “showing well in all facets of the game.” He was coming off off-season shoulder surgery, so at the very least it shows he is back to full strength. Lowe is a plus power/speed combo with hit tool concerns. 2021 Projection: Septebmer-9/3/7/.222/.296/.393/3 Prime Projection: 81/24/76/.245/.328/.457/16

70) Oneil Cruz PIT, SS, 22.6 – Cruz is a beast of a man at 6’7” with double plus raw power, but high groundball rates have prevented him from tapping into it. Fly ball percentage jumped up 8.9% to 38.1% after his promotion to Double-A in the 2nd half of 2019, so if he can maintain those gains, the double plus raw power will definitely start to shine through. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 75/27/85/.252/.323/.476/9

71) Hedbert Perez MIL, OF, 18.0 – Was putting up some big time exit velocity readings at instructs, and impressed at alternate camp with several opposite field dingers. The power certainly looks legit. Perez has some of the highest upside in all of the minors. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/26/88/.273/.342/.468/17

72) Robert Puason OAK, SS, 18.5 – Handled himself well at alternate camp focusing on the basics of being a professional like routine and preparation. The 6’3”, 165 pound Pauson landed a $5.1 million bonus in last years international signing period, and he has all the requisite talent that a bonus like that indicates. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/24/87/.266/.334/.462/21

73) DL Hall BAL, LHP, 22.6 – Fastball was sitting 96-99 at alternate camp and made improvements to his 3 secondaries (change, curve, slider). The stuff is electric but control/command still needs to take a major step forward to reach his considerable ceiling. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.78/1.32/187 in 174 IP

74) Joey Bart SF, C, 24.3 – Rough MLB debut, slashing .233/.288/.320 with 0 homers and a 41/3 K/BB in 33 games. Hit the ball very hard when he did make contact with a 89 MPH exit velocity and 95.6 MPH FB/LD exit velocity, so if he can improve his plate approach, the homers will come. 2021 Projection: 22/7/28/.237/.299/.404/1 Prime Projection: 66/24/77/.256/.322/.454/3

75) Jonathan India CIN, 3B, 24.3 – Power looked much improved at alternative camp with reports of increased bat speed and was consistently ripping the ball all over the park. It’s nice to see after his power hasn’t completely shown up in his minor league career. Combine that with a good feel to hit, advanced approach, and speed, and India could be set up for a big 2021. 2021 Projection: August-24/6/19/.248/.331/.429/4 Prime Projection: 81/22/74/.268/.349/.454/12

76) Josh Jung TEX, 3B, 23.2 – The move of Isaiah Kiner Falefa from 3B to SS opens up a clear path for Jung. He was getting rave reviews at instructs for his plus hitting ability and plus power potential. 2021 Projection: May-61/18/66/.251/.322/.445/3 Prime Projection: 77/24/83/.273/.341/.468/5

77) Bobby Dalbec BOS, 1B, 25.9 – Insane power (99.8 MPH FB/LD exit velocity with 8 homers in 23 games) and insane strikeouts (42.4% K%). Unsustainable .394 BABIP kept Dalbec’s batting average respectable (.263). 2021 Projection: 72/33/81/.227/.312/.470/3

78) Cristian Hernandez CHC, SS, 17.3 – At 6’2”, 175 pounds Hernandez takes vicious hacks at the dish, foreshadowing monster power potential when his projectable frame fills out. He also gets high marks for his athleticism, feel to hit, and plus speed. The top international prospects consistently get underrated in first year player drafts, so while the risk is high, the discount in drafts mitigates that. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 83/26/87/.273/.341/.476/14

79) Wilman Diaz LAD, SS, 17.4 – At 6’2”, 170 pounds Diaz is a plus athlete who has displayed a good feel to hit and the ability to hit it with authority in Venezuelan youth leagues. The power potential is plus as he gains strength, and he should retain enough speed to steal 10+ bags even as he gains weight. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 85/24/81/.279/.352/.462/12

80) Erick Pena KC, OF, 18.1 – Held his own at instructs playing against advanced competition, but did show some swing and miss. He’s 6’3” with a smooth lefty swing that is easy to dream on. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 85/27/91/.272/.348/.490/7

81) Garrett Crochet CHW, LHP, 21.9 – Selected 11th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Crochet made it all the way up to the Majors and unleashed an unhittable, double plus 100.1 MPH fastball on the league. He’s never been a full time starter, so bullpen risk is high, although his upside would be considerable as a closer. Injury risk is high too as shoulder soreness delayed the start of his college season and then he suffered a flexor strain to his forearm to end his season during the playoffs. 2021 Projection: 2/4.23/1.33/34 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.77/1.28/189 in 168 IP

82) Heston Kjerstad BAL, OF, 22.2 – Selected 2nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’3”, 220 pound Kherstad has at least plus power and put up impressive home run totals from day 1 in the SEC, knocking 37 homers in 150 career games. The K/BB numbers are suspect (129/54), but he was in the midst of a Junior year breakout before the season got shutdown (6 homers with a 9/7 K/BB in 16 games). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/31/92/.250/.323/.505/3

83) Austin Hendrick CIN, OF, 19.10 – Selected 12th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Hendrick generates incredible bat speed with at least plus power potential. Put up a 105 MPH exit velocity at a Perfect Game event in 2019, which puts him in the 99.8% percentile for his prep class. On the downside, there is some swing and miss concerns, he’s old for his class, and he hasn’t consistently faced the toughest competition. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/29/87/.252/.334/.481/6

84) Trevor Rogers MIA, LHP, 23.5 – 6.61 ERA in 28 IP but the underlying numbers looked much better with a 30% K%, 5.3% barrel%, and 3.49 xERA. He throws a dominant changeup (.203 xwOBA), a high spin rate 93.6 MPH fastball, an average slider, and a little used sinker. 2021 Projection: 7/4.22/1.35/131 in 125 IP

85) Forrest Whitley HOU, RHP, 23.6 – Was shut down from throwing in early August after feeling arm discomfort during summer camp and again at alternate camp. He battled shoulder inflammation in 2019. This is the life of a pitching prospect. Update: Likely out for the season with Tommy John surgery. Prime Projection: 10/3.94/1.31/163 in 150 IP

86) Simeon Woods Richardson TOR, RHP, 20.6 – Coaches at alternate camp talked up Richardson’s good feel to pitch and potential for 4 plus pitches, coming away particularly pleased with the progress he made on his curveball and changeup. He doesn’t have the mid 90’s heat right now, but everything else is there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.81/1.18/195 in 183 IP

87) Ronny Mauricio NYM, SS, 20.0 – You’re betting on the considerable raw talent to blossom from the 6’3”, 166 pound Mauricio, because the current production is lacking with high groundball rates (52.8%) and not much power (4 homers in 116 games at Full-A). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/24/83/.273/.334/.457/5

88) Tyler Freeman CLE, 21.10 – Elite contact rates transferred to full season ball in 2019 with a 10.3% K% at Full-A and 9.1% K% at High-A. He doesn’t have an overly high ground ball rate, so when he inevitably gains strength as he matures, the home runs will come. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 88/16/63/.291/.338/.434/14

89) Matt Allan NYM, RHP, 19.11 – Drafted 89th overall in 2019, but received the 2nd highest bonus for a high school pitcher. Allen is physically mature at 6’3”, 225 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and a plus, high spin rate curveball. Reports from alt camp were positive about the development of his changeup, now giving him the chance for 3 plus pitches. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 14/3.68/1.25/190 in 180 IP

90) Josiah Gray LAD, RHP, 23.2 – Electric fastball/slider combo with plus command. Getting away from the competition of real games at alternate camp allowed him to really focus on his secondary pitches and showed improved shape on his curve and slider. 2021 Projection: 2/4.30/1.28/52 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.63/1.18/176 in 172 IP

91) Gilberto Jimenez BOS, OF, 20.9 – Showed up to instructs with added strength and size, while continuing to display a good feel to hit and double plus speed. If the power really does come around, Jimenez is going to fly up lists. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/14/63/.275/.336/.408/28

92) Matthew Liberatore STL, LHP, 21.5 – Uptick in velocity and was named the most improved and exciting player at Cardinals alternate camp, emphasizing all the work he put in with the analytics department. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.77/1.23/181 in 178 IP

93) Edward Cabrera MIA, RHP, 23.0 – Experienced arm discomfort which shut Cabrera down for over a month. He throws a nasty upper 90’s fastball with a plus curve and improving change. 2021 Projection: 3/4.33/1.34/69 in 72 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.78/1.24/183 in 176 IP

94) AJ Puk OAK, LHP, 25.11 – Oakland announced Puk will be a part of the starting rotation, but it might be wishful thinking with the arm injuries piling up. He underwent shoulder surgery in September, which comes off needing Tommy John surgery in August 2018. He is expected to be ready by Spring Training, and he’ll need a strong showing in order to lock in that starting role considering how nasty he could be out of the pen. 2021 Projection: 6/3.98/1.33/121 in 110 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.81/1.30/173 in 156 IP

95) Jordan Balazovic MIN, RHP, 22.7 – Showed up to camp with added weight, and it resulted in his fastball ticking up from the low 90’s to the mid 90’s while maintaining the ability to locate it. He uses an above average curve to get whiffs to go along with an average change. 2021 Projection: August- 3/4.26/1.29/42 in 40 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.22/185 in 178 IP

96) Jarren Duran BOS, OF, 24.7 – Duran made an adjustment to his swing to unlock more power and it worked like gangbusters with 8 homers at the alt site. Here he is absolutely cranking a homer to RF. Combine that with double plus speed and a good feel to hit, and he is one of the top 2020 breakouts. 2021 Projection: 28/4/23/.252/.304/.411/7 Prime Projection: 80/20/80/.260/.323/.442/21

97) Deivi Garcia NYY, RHP, 21.10 – Pounded the strike zone with a 4 pitch mix in his MLB debut, putting up a pitching line of 4.98/1.19/33/5 in 34.1 IP. Whiff% (22.8%) and velocity (91.9 MPH) were on the underwhelming side, and his slight frame at 5’9”, 163 pounds is still a concern, but he understands the art of pitching and has the ability to hit his spots. 2021 Projection: 5/4.34/1.30/96 in 98 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.88/1.24/176 in 171 IP

98) Kody Hoese LAD, 3B, 23.9 – Reported to be the best hitter at alternate camp showing a good feel to hit and power to all fields. He’s 6’4”, 200 pounds and was the 25th overall pick in the 2019 draft, so he has the build and pedigree to back up the alternate camp praise. ETA: Late 2021/22 Prime Projection: 76/24/82/.268/.333/.452/3

99) Geraldo Perdomo ARI, SS, 20.5 – Elite plate approach transferred to full season ball in 2019 with a 67/70 K/BB in 116 games split between Full-A and High-A. Power hasn’t shown up yet, but at 6’3”, 184 pounds there is certainly more to come. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 87/18/73/.286/.362/.442/16

100) Taylor Trammell SEA, OF, 23.6 – Stats in 14 instructional league games were weak, hitting only .173, but coaches came away impressed with his at-bats and claimed he hit into some bad luck. He did put up a strong .346 OBP and led the team with 6 doubles. 2021 Projection: August-23/5/21/.241/.320/.396/6 Prime Projection: 79/17/71/.258/.332/.428/21

101) Chris Rodriguez LAA, RHP, 22.8 – Stress reaction in his back which required surgery in May knocked out all of his 2018 and all but 9.1 innings in 2019. His stuff is absolutely nasty when he is the mound with the potential for 4 plus pitches headlined by mid 90’s heat. High risk, high reward prospect. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.89/1.27/152 in 145 IP

102) Jordyn Adams LAA, OF, 21.5 – I’m gonna do a few extra because in a normal year a bunch of prospects in the top 100 would have graduated already. Adams was a standout at alternate camp, showing the ability to make adjustments against advanced competition and started to get to more of his raw power. He’s a great athlete with plus speed, so news of continued refinement and more power is as good as it gets. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/21/74/.272/.343/.448/19

103) Xavier Edwards TB, 2B/SS, 21.8 – Stop me if you heard this one before, but Edwards has no clear path to playing time in Tampa’s never ending logjam. He has plus speed with elite contact rates and a patient plate approach, but has little to no power projection. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/7/51/.288/.347/.398/26

104) Daniel Espino CLE, RHP, 20.3 – Showed off his explosive stuff at alternate camp with a fastball that can reach triple digits and the potential for two plus breaking balls. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.75/1.26/190 in 178 IP

105) Luis Campusano SD, C, 22.6 – Smacked a homer and struck out twice in his 1 game MLB debut before hitting the IL with a wrist sprain. His power just started to blossom in 2019, and he’s shown a plus hit tool throughout his minor league career. 2021 Projection: June-38/11/43/.267/.329/.436/0 Prime Projection: 74/22/77/.276/.342/.460/0

106) Quinn Priester PIT, RHP, 20.7 – Priester throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by two potentially plus fastballs (4 and 2 seamer) and a plus curve. He looked good at the alt site, making improvements on his changeup and control/command. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.78/1.25/184 in 179 IP

107) Francisco Alvarez NYM, C, 19.4 – Impressive pro debut in stateside rookie ball in 2019, slashing .312/.407/.510 with 7 homers and a 37/21 K/BB in 42 games. He continued to impress at the alt site, showing off a good feel to hit and at least plus raw power. Alvarez has the chance to be one of the better hitting catchers in baseball. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 71/25/84/.272/.341/.467/2

108) Bryce Jarvis ARI, RHP, 23.3 – Selected 18th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Jarvis took a major step forward in 2020 with his fastball ticking up into the mid 90’s. He refined his breaking balls to become above average pitches and showed much improved control. He didn’t have the opportunity to prove he can do it for more than 27 IP, but he now has the chance for 4 above average pitches (fastball, curve, slider, change) with above average control/command. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.85/1.26/181 in 172 IP

109) Mick Abel PHI, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 15th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Abel is your prototypical projectable high school pitcher at 6’5”, 190 pounds with a potentially plus 3 pitch mix (fastball, slider, change). He throws strikes but he’s more control over command right now. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 12/3.80/1.25/192 in 184 IP

110) Carlos Colmenarez TB, SS, 17.4 – At 5’10”, 175 pounds Colmenarez has a quick, compact lefty swing with natural loft that should lead to more power as he ages. He’s hit well in games and is an average runner with above average potential. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 80/22/80/.270/.340/.445/9

111) Robert Hassell SD, OF, 19.8 – Selected 8th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Hassell has the consensus top hit tool in the high school class but hasn’t hit for very much power and doesn’t project for huge power numbers down the line either. A 91 MPH top exit velocity mark at Perfect game events in 2019 isn’t bad, but it’s not great either. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 87/16/69/.286/.351/.425/15

112) Gunnar Henderson BAL, SS, 19.10 – Struggled at the start of alternate camp against advanced competition, but was one of the most impressive players there by the end of it. Has the potential for average to above average tools across the board. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/23/82/.267/.341/.456/10

113) Jesus Sanchez MIA, OF, 23.6 – Even with going 1 for 25 in his MLB debut, Sanchez’ plus power was still able to shine through with an extremely small sample 95.4 MPH exit velocity. 11 strikeouts in 29 PA shows he needs more refinement. 2021 Projection: July-27/9/31/.243/.301/.432/4 Prime Projection: 76/24/83/.259/.329/.463/7

114) Greg Jones TB, SS, 23.1 – Late addition to the alternate site because of Tampa’s crazy depth. Jones is maybe the best athlete in the system with double plus speed and developing power. He’s had strikeout issues in his career (25.7% at Short-A), but the upside is considerable. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 81/14/60/.255/.332/.408/26

115) Dane Dunning TEX, RHP, 26.4 – Rock solid MLB debut with a pitching line of 3.97/1.12/35/13 in 34 IP. Throws a plus sinker/slider combo which produces high groundball rates (45.1% GB%) and high strikeout rates (9.26 K/9). 2021 Projection: 7/4.18/1.33/126 in 125 IP

116) Hunter Greene CIN, RHP, 21.8 – He’s healthy after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2019, and reports from alternate camp were all positive. He’s a flamethrower with prototypical starter size and plus athletisism, but the secondaries are still raw. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 14/3.64/1.18/188 in 174 IP

117) Nick Lodolo CIN, LHP, 23.2 – Made tremendous strides with his changeup at alternate camp, now giving him the potential for two plus secondaries (curve, change), to go along with his low 90’s heat. 2021 Projection: 3/4.41/1.39/46 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.23/183 in 181 IP

118) Clarke Schmidt NYY, RHP, 25.1 – Features a high spin rate slider as his knockout pitch which he threw 37.3% of the time in his MLB debut. He compliments that with a 94.8 MPH sinker, 95 MPH 4-seamer and a lesser used changeup. He’ll compete for a rotation spot in the spring. 2021 Projection: 5/4.32/1.35/88 in 86 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.80/1.24/179 in 171 IP

119) Alejandro Kirk TOR, C, 22.5 – Contact skills transferred to the majors in his 9 game MLB debut with a 16% K%. Crushed the ball on the ground with a 97.3 MPH exit velocity, but he didn’t fair as well in the air at 91.6 MPH. 2021 Projection: 48/13/56/.274/.338/.436/1 Prime Projection: 72/19/79/.286/.352/.456/2

120) Brayan Rocchio CLE, SS, 20.4 – Plus contact rates (13.6% K% at Short-A) with plus speed (14 steals in 69 games) and developing power (5 homers). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 85/16/69/.283/.338/.435/23

121) Liover Peguero PIT, SS, 20.3 – Struggled initially at alternate camp against advanced competition but was able to make adjustments and hold his own by the end of it. He’s an excellent athlete with plus speed and has shown an advanced feel to hit. 90 MPH average exit velocity in 2019 shows the power potential is in there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/20/73/.275/.336/.441/17

122) Isaac Paredes DET, 3B, 22.1 – Absolutely destroyed Mexican Winter League, slashing ..379/.480/.579 with 4 homers and a 12/27 K/BB in 42 games. His MLB debut didn’t go as well with a .568 OPS in 108 PA. He’s a plus hitter with an advanced plate approach and average power. 2021 Projection: 66/15/63/.258/.319/.403/2 Prime Projection: 83/21/77/.282/.350/.461/2

123) Dean Kremer BAL, RHP, 25.3 – The strikeout stuff transferred to the majors with 22 K’s and an above average 26.4% whiff% in 18.2 IP. He doesn’t overpower batters with a 92.8 MPH fastball and got hit hard with a 90.8 MPH exit velocity against, but his K upside makes him a nice late round target. 2021 Projection: 9/4.32/1.36/157 in 155 IP

124) Adbert Alzolay CHC, RHP, 26.1 – Threw his plus slider 39.8% of the time, putting up a .155 xwOBA with the pitch, and while he threw his changeup only 8% of the time, it showed potential with a 58.3% whiff%. Control/command is an issue with a 14.9% BB%. 2021 Projection: 8/4.42/1.41/143 in 145 IP

125) Tanner Houck BOS, RHP, 24.9 – Slider was dominant in his 17 inning MLB debut a .182 xwOBA and 47.2% whiff%. Control/command are below average (14.3% BB%), and needs to further develop his splitter. 2021 Projection: 8/4.44/1.41/143 in 150 IP

126) Shane Baz TB, RHP, 21.10 – Improved his changeup at alternate camp but it is still well behind his upper 90’s fastball and at least plus slider. How much he can improve his below average control/command will determine his ultimate upside. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/3.83/1.31/158 in 152 IP

127) Heriberto Hernandez TB, 1B/OF, 21.4 – 19 years old is on the old side to get excited by rookie ball numbers, but he did impress with double plus bat speed, a .344/.433/.646 triple slash, 11 homers and a 57/27 K/BB in 50 games in 2019. Tampa obviously liked what they saw by targeting him in their trade with Texas. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/23/78/.268/.340/.472/3

128) Shane McClanahan TB, LHP, 23.11 – Throws mid 90’s heat with two plus breaking balls and an improving changeup. Control took a big step forward in 2019, bringing his walk rate down to 3.4 BB/9. May never rack up innings, especially pitching for Tampa, but the upside is considerable. 2021 Projection: July-2/3.93/1.31/37 in 33 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.72/1.25/172 in 157 IP

129) Daulton Jefferies OAK, RHP, 25.8 – With news that Puk will be in the 2021 starting rotation, Jefferies will be moved to next man up, and he’s sure to rack up innings with Oakland’s injury prone rotation. He got roughed up in his 2 inning MLB debut (22.50 ERA), but more importantly his stuff looked good with a 94.5 MPH fastball and 5 pitch mix. He’s shown plus control and command in the minors (1.0 BB/9 in 2019) with his changeup as the money pitch. 2021 Projection: 7/4.26/1.28/116 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.85/1.22/160 in 160 IP

130) Lewin Diaz MIA, 1B, 24.4 – Weak MLB debut with an 11 wRC+, 29.3%/4.9% K%/BB%, and an 86.4 MPH exit velocity, but the 41 PA sample is too small to draw any conclusions. He’s shown a good feel to hit throughout his minor league career and has plus raw power that he just started to tap into in 2019. 2021 Projection: July-26/9/31/.248/.302/.425/0 Prime Projection: 67/24/78/.271/.329/.462/1

131) Sherten Apostel TEX, 3B, 22.1 – Didn’t do much in his MLB debut with 2 hits in 21 PA, but the power still shined through on statcast with an 88.8/96.5 MPH AVG/FB exit velocity. The 50% whiff% shows the risk. 2021 Projection: August-18/6/21/.225/.298/.416/1 Prime Projection: 73/28/85/.247/.339/.481/4

132) Brent Rooker MIN, OF, 26.5 – Strong 21 PA MLB debut, slashing .316/.381/.579 with a 5/0 K/BB and an 89.1/98.8 MPH AVG/FB exit velocity. It’s nice to see the power show up, but that wasn’t really in question, and the sample is too small to read anything into the 23.8% strikeout rate. 2021 Projection: 38/12/43/.242/.320/.451/1 Prime Projection: 67/25/81/.255/.342/.493/2

133) Alexander Canario SF, OF, 20.11 – Underwent surgery to repair a torn left labrum in November 2020. He received high marks at alternate camp by refining his plate approach and maturing as a hitter, which is good to hear considering the raw talent and plus power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/29/88/.251/.331/.492/10

134) Austin Wells NYY, C, 21.9 – Selected 28th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the lefty hitting Wells is an offensive minded catcher with a patient approach and power to all fields. College home run totals don’t exactly jump out at you (14 homers in 112 games including the Cape) and there are strikeout issues (103 K’s), but the Yankee Stadium short porch should help the power play up and his ability to hit to all fields gives him the chance to hit for average even with high strikeout totals. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/24/79/.258/.343/.454/5

135) Reid Detmers LAA, LHP, 21.9 – Selected 10th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Detmers is a 6’2” lefty with plus command over low 90’s heat and a deadly curveball. He’s polish over stuff, but it didn’t stop him from piling up K’s in college (19.6 K/9 in 22 IP in 2020). Change has the potential to be above average while the slider lags behind. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.92/1.26/192 in 184 IP

136) Tyler Soderstrom OAK, C, 19.4 – Selected 26th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Soderstrom is an offensive minded catcher with the potential to hit for both average and power, but is not a lock to stick behind the plate. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/23/76/.268/.335/.451/4

137) Yoelqui Cespedes CHW, OF, 23.6 – Recently packed on muscle weight and revamped his swing in order to get more power out of his 5’9”, 205 pound frame. He’s a plus runner and he has the bloodlines, but is mostly still a mystery. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/19/71/.255/.323/.428/15

138) Pedro Leon HOU, OF, 22.10 – Leon is an explosive athlete who has dominated in Cuba over two seasons, slashing .359/.420/.678 with 21 homers, 8 steals and a 46/20 K/BB in 65 games. He doesn’t have a long professional track record and the hit tool is questionable, but the upside is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/22/71/.243/.326/.443/12

139) Pedro Pineda OAK, OF, 17.7 – Pineda has possibly the highest upside in the international class with a plus power/speed combo and a quick bat that is geared for flyballs. He’s had some swing and miss problems and is still raw at the plate, so the risk is high. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 73/24/81/.248/.327/.458/15

140) Misael Urbina MIN, OF, 18.11 – Proved his mature plate approach and plus contact ability will translate against advanced competition at instructs. He’s your prototypical top of the order bat. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/15/63/.282/.351/.434/21

141) Maximo Acosta TEX, SS, 18.5 – Acosta is known for his advanced plate approach and feel to hit with the potential for above average speed and power. The skills are there for him to fly up prospect lists with a good pro debut. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/21/81/.277/.339/.448/16

142) Reginald Preciado CHC, SS, 17.10 – Preciado performed well at instructs against much older competition. He is 6’4”, 185 pounds with a consistent track record of hitting, and his projectable frame gives him the chance to grow into plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/25/85/.274/.346/.473/6

143) Ethan Hankins CLE, RHP, 21.10 – Continued to refine his secondaries at alternate camp which is the key to unlock his full potential. He’s 6’6”, 200 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and plus athleticism. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.88/1.28/181 in 173 IP

144) Brice Turang MIL, SS, 21.4 – Turang came to the alt site with added strength and started to hit the ball harder. He is a prototypical leadoff hitter with a good feel to hit, plus plate approach, and plus speed. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/15/58/.273/.345/.411/23

145) Peyton Burdick MIA, OF, 24.1 – Impressed at alternate camp with his prodigious power and good feel to hit. He hit 10 homers with a 91 MPH average exit velocity in 63 games at Full-A in 2019. He was a popular sleeper pick coming into 2020 and he seemed to live up to the hype if the reports are accurate. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/25/82/.256/.332/.464/9

146) Hudson Head PIT, OF, 20.0 – Hamstring injury limited Head in 2020. He is an aggressive player with plus speed and plus bat speed that generates the potential for plus power at peak. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/20/76/.261/.332/.432/23

147) Kyle Muller ATL, LHP, 23.6 – Throws a double plus mid 90’s fastball with high spin rates, but needs to improve his secondaries and his control to remain a starter. 2021 Projection: 1/4.51/1.42/29 in 28 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.92/1.33/175 in 168 IP

148) Alek Manoah TOR, RHP, 23.3 – Manoah is 6’6”, 260 pounds with a plus mid 90’s fastball, a potentially plus slider, and a developing change that he focused on improving at the alt site. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.89/1.27/176 in 169 IP

149) Blake Walston ARI, LHP, 19.9 – Walston is a projectable 6’5”, 195 pounds with a 4 pitch mix headlined by a fastball than can already reach the mid 90’s and a plus slider. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.83/1.26/179 in 173 IP

150) Aaron Sabato MIN, 1B, 21.10 – Selected 27th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Sabato is a 6’2”, 230 pound 1B only prospect who smashed 25 homers in 83 games in the ACC. He’s a patient hitter with some swing and miss concerns. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/25/81/.252/.337/.469/0

151) Rece Hinds CIN, 3B, 20.7 – Hinds has at least double plus power, and with news of an improved hit tool at the alt site and instructs, he has a chance to fly up prospect lists in 2021. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/28/77/.242/.314/.473/2

152) Cade Cavalli WASH, RHP, 22.7 – Selected 22nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Cavalli has a prototypical starter build at 6’4”, 226 pounds with mid 90’s heat, two swing and miss breaking balls, and a developing changeup. He’s had injury issues which has prevented him from pitching very much and there are control problems too, so the risk is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.06/1.33/151 in 156 IP

153) Brendan McKay TB, LHP, 25.4 – Underwent shoulder surgery in August. There is no timetable, but it’s doubtful he will be ready for the start of 2021 at the very least. Before the injury, he showed plus command of a 4 pitch mix, but none of his pitches were standout. 2021 Projection: 2/4.21/1.28/46 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.77/1.22/171 in 167 IP

154) Luis Medina NYY, RHP, 21.11 – Dominated in the Puerto Rico Winter League with a 15/2 K/BB, 3 hits, and 0 ER in 7 IP. Continuing to improve control/command will be key as he has some of the best swing and miss stuff in the minors with upper 90’s heat and the potential for two plus secondaries (curve, change). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/3.91/1.33/189 in 168 IP

155) Yasel Antuna WASH, SS, 21.6 – Missed almost all of 2019 recovering from Tommy John surgery and leg injuries, but was able to show off his monster potential at the alt site in 2020, impressing with his hitting ability and power potential. Antuna has a chance to be a big riser in 2021. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/23/81/.271/.338/.457/8

156) Aaron Schunk COL, 3B, 23.8 – Schunk’s game power broke out his junior year in the SEC, hitting .339 with 15 homers and a 29/14 K/BB in 57 games. He kept it going at Short-A in his pro debut, slashing .306/.370/.503 with 6 homers and a 25/14 K/BB in 46 games. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 77/20/76/.273/.335/.431/6

157) Michael Toglia COL, 1B, 22.7 – Switch hitter who is stronger from the left side, but made adjustments to his right handed swing at alternate camp which resulted in 3 homers from the right side to close out the “season.” ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/26/84/.252/.334/.466/2

158) Jackson Kowar KC, RHP, 24.6 – Double plus changeup with a mid 90’s fastball, but breaking ball lags behind. 2021 Projection: 3/4.41/1.38/63 in 70 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.96/1.32/168 in 174 IP

159) Justin Foscue TEX, 2B/3B, 22.0 – Selected 14th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Foscue has the potential for plus hit but doesn’t have big power or speed. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/19/71/.276/.339/.434/5

160) Ed Howard CHC, SS, 19.8 – Selected 16th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Howard’s best skill is his plus shortstop defense. The bat isn’t as strong, although he has hit well against top competition and will certainly add power at 6’2”, 185 pounds. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/20/77/.264/.335/.444/9

161) Nick Bitsko TB, RHP, 18.10 – Selected 24th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Bitsko is one of the youngest players in the draft due to reclassifying and coming out a year early. At 6’4”, 220 pounds he has prototypical starter size with a fastball that has touched 98 MPH and features a nasty curveball as his money pitch. He throws strikes and shows good feel on his lesser used changeup. Underwent surgery to repair a labrum issue in December and is expected to miss some of 2021. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 11/3.93/1.29/181 in 178 IP

162) Isaiah Greene NYM, OF, 19.7 – Selected 69th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Greene is a 6’1”, 180 pound lefty with plus speed and a swing geared for contact. He’s a great athlete with room to fill out his frame, so the power may come. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/18/71/.267/.333/.431/20

163) Jose Garcia CIN, SS, 23.0 – Struggled across the board in his 68 PA MLB debut with poor marks in exit velocity (86.6 MPH), K% (38.2%), BB% (1.5%), and speed (26.7 ft/sec). His bat wasn’t ready at all. 2021 Projection: 66/13/58/.248/.297/.391/8 Prime Projection: 72/18/74/.263/.318/.416/9

164) Jared Oliva PIT, OF, 25.4 – Went 3 for 16 with 6 strikeouts in his MLB debut, but statcast was kinder to him with a 29 ft/sec sprint speed and 93.2 MPH exit velocity. Plus speed and defense are his calling cards. 2021 Projection: 38/4/32/.248/.310/.385/9 Prime Projection: 77/13/52/.263/.328/.401/24

165) Brent Honeywell TB, RHP, 26.0 – Underwent a 4th elbow surgery in December 2020 which Tampa is calling a minor procedure. He had surgery in June 2019 to repair a fractured right elbow which he suffered while rehabbing from 2017 Tommy John surgery. The elbow problems are making it hard to keep the faith. 2021 Projection: July-2/4.45/1.36/28 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 7/4.11/1.31/138 in 138 IP

166) Jackson Rutledge WASH, RHP, 22.0 – Rutledge is 6’8”, 250 pounds with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and the potential for three quality secondaries, most notably his plus slider. He worked on improving his control and command in 2020. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.76/1.28/167 in 165 IP

167) Miguel Hiraldo TOR, SS, 20.7 – Power took a step forward in 2019, hitting 7 homers in 56 games in the Appy League while maintaining strong contact numbers (14.1%). He was considered one of the better hitters in the 2017 international class and has lived up to his reputation. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/23/82/.272/.334/.458/7

168) Kameron Misner MIA, OF, 23.3 – Physical specimen at 6’4”, 219 pounds, Misner has a plus power/speed combo but currently has more raw power than game power. He is ultra patient at the plate, sometimes to his detriment. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 82/23/76/.256/.342/.448/16

169) Braxton Garrett MIA, LHP, 23.8 – Showed off his dominant curveball in his 7.2 IP MLB debut with a 50.7 whiff%, and the change played well too (40% whiff%), but his 89.6 MPH fastball got absolutely crushed with a 1.133 slugging against. 2021 Projection: 4/4.38/1.34/76 in 81 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.96/1.31/169 in 173 IP

170) Luisangel Acuna TEX, SS, 19.1 – Has hit really well at instructs but without much power, and at 5’10”, 155 pounds there is a question as to how much power potential there is down the line. He does have speed and it’s tough not to love the bloodlines. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/14/66/.283/.352/.419/20

171) Ryan Jeffers MIN, C, 23.10 – Stepped in when Mitch Garver went down and he took advantage of the opportunity, slashing .273/.355/.436 with 3 homers and a 91.6/99.4 MPH AVG/FB exit velocity. 30.6% K% was high, but his minor league numbers show the potential for that to come down. 2021 Projection: 36/10/38/.247/.323/.431/0 Prime Projection: 64/23/69/.261/.337/.462/1

172) Seth Beer ARI, 1B, 24.7 – The DH will be crucial for Beer’s playing time projections. Even with a DH, we’ve seen players like this struggle to get playing time even if they rake. 2021 Projection: July-23/10/28/.254/.325/.456/0 Prime Projection: 63/26/75/.269/.338/.483/1

173) Keibert Ruiz LAD, C, 22.8 – Focused on increasing his power production at alternate camp, and it paid off immediately with him uncorking a dinger in his 2 game MLB debut. He has plus hitting ability with elite contact rates, so increased power can take him to the next level.. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 68/17/64/.280/.331/.422/0

174) Mark Vientos NYM, 3B, 21.4 – Came to alternate camp showing increased strength and the ability to hit the ball out of the park going the other way. He’s 6’4”, 185 pounds and was already smoking the ball with a 91 MPH exit velocity in 2019, so the power potential is considerable. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/28/85/.254/.326/.477/3

175) Brett Baty NYM, 3B, 21.5 – Showed up to alternate camp in the “best shape of his life” and continued to show off his all fields power and selective plate approach. How much the hit tool can improve will dictate his ceiling. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/26/83/.254/.341/.473/2

176) Ryan Pepiot LAD, RHP, 23.7 – Has one of the best changeups in the minors and now his fastball ticked up into the mid 90’s at alternate camp. He’s had control problems throughout his career, and will need to prove he can hold that velocity over the course of a full season. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/3.90/1.32/176 in 164

177) Sam Huff TEX, C, 23.3 – The power was not undersold as Huff smashed 3 homers with a 100.8 MPH FB/LD exit velocity in his 33 PA MLB debut. The strikeouts weren’t undersold either as he notched a 40.7% whiff%, while a .471 BABIP buoyed his .355 BA. 2021 Projection: 33/12/39/.231/.291/.429/1 Prime Projection: 62/25/77/.242/.309/.453/3

178) Andy Pages LAD, OF, 20.4 – Prodigious power with 19 homers and a 53.5% FB% in 63 games in 2019. It comes with some strikeouts, but the hitting skills are there for that to improve, and he should chip in some stolen bases too. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/29/80/.247/.331/.471/6

179) Jordan Walker STL, 3B, 18.10 – Selected 21st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Walker is 6’5”, 220 pounds with a quick, athletic swing and plus power. Like many hitters this tall, there are questions about the ultimate hit tool. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 78/24/75/.262/.335/.456/7

180) Jake Vogel LAD, OF, 19.6 – Selected 100th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Vogel’s calling card is his double plus speed and excellent athleticism. He’s only 5’11”, 165 pounds, but he has sneaky pop evidenced by a top exit velocity of 97 MPH at a 2019 Perfect game event which puts him in the top 4% of his class. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 78/16/71/.261/.327/.418/23

181) Corbin Martin ARI, RHP, 25.3 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2019 and other than an oblique strain in August, all reports of his recovery were positive. He throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a 95.5 MPH fastball, and could be the next man up in Arizona. 2021 Projection: 4/4.34/1.36/85 in 86 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.98/1.31/175 in 170 IP

182) Daz Cameron DET, OF, 24.2 – Slashed .193/.220/.263 in 59 PA in his MLB debut, but the underlying numbers show there is hope. 26.5 whiff% is better than his 32.2% K%, and the exit velocity numbers weren’t too bad (87.1/93.5 MPH AVG/FB exit velo). He has above average speed and there are OF jobs in Detroit to be won. 2021 Projection: 43/8/36/.237/.309/.398/8 Prime Projection: 76/18/71/.253/.331/.427/15

183) Gabriel Arias CLE, SS, 21.1 – Came on in the 2nd half of 2019, slashing .355/.385/.565 with 10 homers and a 48/11 K/BB in final 51 games at High-A. He’s still raw at the plate, but has near plus raw power and an improving hit tool. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 67/22/74/.254/.310/.436/6

184) Bryson Stott PHI, SS, 23.5 – Stott has solid skills across the board but is without a carrying tool. Should chip in a little bit in every category. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/19/72/.268/.334/.427/14

185) Luis Rodriguez LAD, OF, 18.7 – Only reps he got this year was in the Dominican Instructional League. Rodriguez makes hard contact to all fields with a line drive approach and above average speed. At 6’2”, 175 pounds he has the chance to grow into more power, although it is not expected to be a major part of his game. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/20/72/.278/.347/.441/12

186) Yusniel Diaz BAL, OF, 24.6 – Performed well and showed good power at alt camp. Hasn’t had the full on breakout that would win him a full time job, but has the talent to slowly work his way into the lineup. 2021 Projection: 28/7/28/.251/.312/.419/1 Prime Projection: 72/22/77/.267/.331/.449/7

187) Luis Toribio SF, 3B, 20.6 – Worked on turning his considerable raw power into game power at instructs. Toribio is physically mature with an advanced plate approach and strong exit velocity readings. Here he is ripping a 111 MPH single. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/22/79/.264/.348/.452/3

188) Khalil Lee KC, OF, 22.9 – 28.2% K% and 59.3% GB% in 2019 is a horrible combination, but he has a plus power/speed combo and was 20/21 years old at Double-A. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 78/21/72/.253/.336/.443/17

189) Anderson Tejeda TEX, SS, 22.11 – Made his MLB debut in 2020 and played as advertised with high strikeout rates (39% K% in 77 PA) and plus power potential (98.9 MPH FB/LD exit velocity with a 14.3 degree launch angle). 2021 Projection: 42/12/47/.228/.290/.423/6 Prime Projection: 69/25/81/.242/.321/.453/9

190) Tristen Lutz MIL, OF, 22.7 – Strikeout rates are high but he has double plus raw power and doesn’t sell out for homers. He continued to work on refining his approach in 2020. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 74/25/82/.263/.340/.473/6

191) Tanner Burns CLE, RHP, 22.3 – Selected 36th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Burns has a history of excellent production in the SEC with a pitching line of 2.86/1.17/210/67 in 188.2 career IP. He has plus command over a fastball he can ramp up to 87 MPH, to go along with a plus breaking ball and average change. He’s on the small side at 6’0”, 215 pounds and had shoulder problems in 2019, so durability is a concern. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.15/1.27/162 in 168 IP

192) Maikol Hernandez BAL, SS, 17.6 – At 6’3”, 175 pounds, Hernandez has loads of upside with plus speed and the potential for plus power. He’s currently an all fields, line drive hitter who consistently makes hard contact. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 73/24/78/.259/.327/.452/12

193) Travis Swaggerty PIT, OF, 23.9 – Showed off improved pull side power at the alt site to go along with plus outfield defense. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 77/18/71/.264/.331/.421/16

194) Ryan Vilade COL, SS, 22.1 – Made adjustments to unlock more of his plus raw power in 2019, lowering GB% 10% to 42.9% and hitting 12 homers in 128 games at High-A. He did so while maintaining a strong plate approach (16.2% K%/9.5% BB%) ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 77/19/73/.276/.340/.434/8

195) JJ Goss TB, RHP, 20.3 – Fastball ticked up at instructs and continued to show a swing and miss slider and good feel for a changeup. He throws strikes and knows how to pitch. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.81/1.24/173 in 171 IP

196) Alexander Ramirez NYM, OF, 18.3 – Signed for $2.05 million in 2019, Ramirez is a great athlete with a projectable 6’3”, 170 pound frame and a good feel to hit. He was one of my favorite late round targets in 2019/20 first year player drafts. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 81/22/76/.267/.341/.451/16

197) Jhoan Duran MIN, RHP, 23.3 – Fastball can reach triple digits and throws a plus low 90’s sinker/splitter hybrid. Bullpen risk is high ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 10/3.96/1.34/157 in 162 IP

198) Aaron Ashby MIL, LHP, 22.10 – Fastball ticked up in 2020 and is now sitting in the mid 90’s, but secondaries and control need to improve for him to remain in the rotation. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/3.82/1.31/141 in 125 IP

199) Bobby Miller LAD, RHP, 22.0 – Selected 29th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Miller is 6’5”, 220 pounds with a plus fastball that reaches the upper 90’s, a plus slider, and a potentially plus changeup. 2020 was the first year he was going to be a full time starter, and his delivery indicates some bullpen risk. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/3.92/1.29/149 in 151 IP

200) Ismael Mena CHC, OF, 18.4 – Signed for $2.2 million in 2019, Mena is a lean 6’3”, 185 pounds with a line drive approach, developing power, and plus speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/18/71/.262/.330/.424/17

201) Josh Wolf CLE, RHP, 20.7 – Wolf is an athletic and projectable 6’3”, 170 pounds whose fastball should sit in the mid 90s at peak with a plus breaking ball and developing change. Trade to the pitching prospect paradise of Cleveland can only help his development. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.96/1.30/167 in 169 IP

202) Bo Naylor CLE, C, 21.1 – Played well at alt camp, showing off an advanced hit tool and mature plate approach. He only has about average power, but he does have some speed which gives him the chance to be an all category contributor from the catcher position. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/18/71/.271/.344/.432/7

203) Jeremy Pena HOU, SS, 23.6 – Played well in the Domincan Winter League, slashing .306/.349/.430 with 3 homers, 7 steals, and a 23/7 K/BB in 30 games. He is a plus defender with above average speed and a solid plate approach, but power remains below average. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/15/69/.262/.331/.405/14

204) Zach DeLoach SEA, OF, 22.7 – Selected 43rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, DeLoach exploded in the 2019 Cape Cod League with a .353/.428/.541 triple-slash after disappointing with a .611 OPS in the SEC earlier that year. He carried over the Cape Cod league success in 2020 with a 1.336 OPS, 6 steals and a 3/14 K/BB in 18 games. He doesn’t have any elite tools, but has the chance to be an all category contributor. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/20/74/.267/.333/.434/12

205) Alexander Vargas NYY, SS, 19.5 – Showed plus contact ability in 2019 (12.7% K%) with plus speed (13 steals) and should start hitting the ball with more authority as he gets stronger. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 81/14/62/.272/.338/.411/21

206) Brennan Malone PIT, RHP, 20.7 – Malone is a power pitcher who throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a potentially plus fastball/slider combo. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 13/3.83/1.26/187 in 178 IP

207) Tyler Callihan CIN, 2B/3B, 20.9 – Callihan has plus power with an aggressive approach at the plate and limited defensive value. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 67/25/81/.267/.328/.465/3

208) Ryan Weathers SD, LHP, 21.4 – Impressed San Diego enough at alt camp for them to put him on the postseason roster where he made his MLB debut with 1.1 scoreless IP. His stuff ticked up in 2020, giving him the potential for 3 above average pitches to go along with his advanced feel to pitch and plus control. 2021 Projection: 2/4.28/1.31/44 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.25/169 in 178 IP

209) Antoine Kelly MIL, LHP, 21.4 – Kelly impressed at the alternate site with added velocity and improved secondaries. He is 6’6”, 205 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball, plus slider and average change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.84/1.27/166 in 163 IP

210) Cole Winn TEX, RHP, 21.4 – Took a step forward in 2020 with his fastball ticking up into the mid 90’s and showing improved secondaries. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.95/1.29/174 in 178 IP

211) Bayron Lora TEX, OF, 18.6 – Signed for $3.9 million in 2019, Lora is 6’5”, 230 pounds with double plus raw power, but it comes with some swing and miss. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 69/28/82/.249/.326/.494/3

212) Alexfri Planez CLE, OF, 19.8 – Big time power potential with a raw, aggressive approach at the plate and above average speed. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/25/77/.254/.322/.471/8

213) Gilberto Celestino MIN, OF, 22.2 – Plus contact/speed profile with a 90 MPH average exit velocity. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/14/65/.273/.332/.408/16

214) Oswald Peraza NYY, SS, 20.10 – 13.5% K% and 18 steals in 46 games at Full-A in 2019. Peraza has plus athleticism with above average raw power that he hasn’t been able to fully tap into yet. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/14/65/.263/.322/.410/19

215) Jeremy De La Rosa WASH, OF, 19.2 – Advanced enough to go straight to stateside ball as a 17 year old in 2019, and Washington continued to push him in 2020 by bringing him to the alt site where he was able to hold his own against advanced competition. De La Rosa is an excellent athlete with the potential for average to above average production across the board. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/22/78/.264/.336/.445/9

216) Braden Shewmake ATL, SS, 23.4 – Showed in 2019 that his plus contact skills and plus speed would transfer to pro ball with a 12.8% K% and 11 steals in 51 games at Full-A. At 6’4”, 190 pounds, there should be some more power in the tank as well. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 74/15/65/.272/.330/.421/16

217) Wilderd Patino ARI, OF, 19.9 – Made improvements to his swing and showed more pop at instructs in 2020. He hit a “huge home run” against Reid Detmers. He is a tooled up, high upside power/speed combo but there are concerns over the hit tool. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/21/72/.251/.333/.441/18

218) Parker Meadows DET, OF, 21.5 – Showed off his plus athleticism at alt camp in 2020. Full season debut in 2019 was underwhelming with a .221/.296/.312 triple-slash, but a 22.4% K% and 9.3% BB% is very encouraging considering the plus athleticism and power/speed combo. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 75/20/71/.253/.331/.432/14

219) Keoni Cavaco MIN, SS, 19.10 – High risk, high reward prospect with a plus power/combo but is a major hit tool risk (35/4 K/BB in 25 game pro debut in 2019). ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 71/25/76/.241/.298/.449/11

220) Ethan Small MIL, LHP, 24.2 – Small doesn’t have big stuff but he racks up strikeouts with deception and plus command. He struck out 168 batters in 102 IP in the SEC and then came into pro ball in 2019 and did the same thing with a 36/4 K/BB in 21 IP at mostly Full-A. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/4.06/1.28/173 in 171 IP

221) Zack Thompson STL, LHP, 23.5 – Thompson throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a high spin rate, plus curveball. He has some injury red flags and needs to improve his command. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/3.93/1.32/171 in 164 IP

222) Jordan Nwogu CHC, OF, 22.1 – Selected 88th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Nwogu is 6’3”, 235 pounds with a plus power/speed combo and very strong numbers in his 3 years in the Big Ten, slashing .334/.430/.545 with 20 homers, 30 steals, and a 96/63 K/BB in 125 career games. There are some concerns over his swing, but the upside is considerable. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/23/77/.253/.325/.457/14

223) Jack Kochanowicz LAA, RHP, 20.3 – Kochanowicz is 6’6”, 220 pounds with a plus fastball/curve combo and developing change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 12/3.89/1.26/174 in 176 IP

224) Jhonny Piron TB, OF, 17.2 – At 6’1”, 165 pounds, Piron is tooled up with excellent athleticism, plus speed and power projection, but needs to continue refining his hit tool. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 77/20/74/.262/.331/.443/14

225) Tyler Stephenson CIN, C, 24.8 – Smashed in his 20 PA MLB debut with 2 homers and a .294 BA. The power is nice to see as he’s always displayed a strong plate approach in the minors. 2021 Projection: 28/7/33/.251/.319/.406/1 Prime Projection: 61/18/67/.268/.337/.428/1

226) Keegan Akin BAL, LHP, 26.0 – Solid MLB debut with a 4.56 ERA and 30.2 K% in 25.2 IP. He relies heavily on his 91.9 MPH 4-seam fastball that he threw 62% of the time. 2021 Projection: 8/4.43/1.42/151 in 155 IP

227) Michael Baumann BAL, RHP, 25.7 – Flexor mass strain ended his season in August. He was impressing at alt camp before that with a mid 90’s fastball and 3 secondaries headlined by a plus slider. 2021 Projection: 2/4.46/1.39/50 in 55 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.07/1.30/162 in 165 IP

228) Adam Kloffenstein TOR, RHP, 20.8 – Kloffenstein is 6’5”, 243 pounds with an average to above average 4-pitch mix. Pitched well as an 18 year old at Short-A in 2019 with a pitching line of 2.24/1.09/64/23 in 64.1 IP. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.95/1.32/171 in 176 IP

229) Luis Gil NYY, RHP, 22.10 – High risk, high reward prospect with an upper 90’s fastball but control/command and secondaries are still raw. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.95/1.34/155 in 152 IP

230) Logan Allen CLE, LHP, 23.10 – Will compete for the 5th starter job in Spring. He throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a 94 MPH fastball and plus slider. 2021 Projection: 7/4.48/1.40/113 in 130 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.33/151 in 161 IP

231) Monte Harrison MIA, OF, 25.8 – 51% K% in his 51 PA MLB debut shows the extreme swing and miss issues he has had throughout his entire career. He’s a great athlete with a plus power/speed combo, but the risk is starting to overtake the reward. 2021 Projection: 27/5/23/.203/.271/.353/6

232) Jake Fraley SEA, OF, 25.10 – Has struggled two years in a row in small sample, cups of coffee on the MLB level, putting up a combined triple-slash of .152/.200/.227 with a 25/2 K/BB in 70 PA. Statcast numbers don’t provide a silver lining either with an 83.1 MPH exit velocity and average speed. 2021 Projection: 28/6/31/.231/.288/.391/3

233) Jeremiah Jackson LAA, SS, 21.0 – 33% K% as a 19 year old in rookie ball in 2019, which means the risk is sky high, but he also smacked a ridiculous 23 homers in 65 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/27/81/.241/.319/.451/10

234) Logan Davidson OAK, SS, 23.3 – Made gains in 2020 by improving his below average hit tool, giving hope he will be able to get to his plus power/speed combo. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 69/20/75/.249/.325/.443/12

235) Jared Shuster ATL, LHP, 22.8 – Selected 25th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Shuster showed dramatically improved control in the 2019 Cape Cod League (1.4 BB/9 in 32 IP), and not only did he maintain that in 26.1 IP in 2020 (1.4 BB/9), but he also increased his fastball velocity by about 4 MPH with the ability to hit 97 MPH. His best pitch is a plus changeup to go along with an average slider. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.21/1.30/168 in 173 IP

236) Jared Kelley CHW, RHP, 19.5 – Selected 47th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Kelley throws mid 90’s gas with a plus changeup, but lacks feel on his breaking ball. The upside is considerable if the breaking ball improves, but if it doesn’t he may end up in the pen. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.98/1.31/158 in 155 IP

237) Cole Wilcox SD, RHP, 21.9 – Selected 80th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Wilcox was starting to show improved control with only 2 walks in 23 IP before the season got shutdown (5.7 BB/9 in 2019). It’s a good sign as the stuff is nasty with a mid 90’s fastball, potentially plus slider and developing change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.08/1.33/161 in 158 IP

238) Hans Crouse TEX, RHP, 22.6 – Worked out on his own in 2020 due to a personal issue. His stuff took a step back in 2019 because of a bone spur in his elbow which required surgery after the season. Assuming he is back to 100% in 2021, he throws a mid 90’s fastball with a plus slider and above average change. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.87/1.28/162 in 155 IP

239) Jordan Westburg BAL, SS, 22.1 – Selected 30th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Westburg has the raw talent to be a plus power/speed combo, but he hasn’t been able to tap into his raw power yet with only 10 homers in 124 NCAA games, and the hit tool is also a concern with high strikeout rates throughout his career. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/15/68/.246/.318/.420/13

240) William Contreras ATL, C, 23.3 – Worked on his defense in 2020 to the point he can now potentially be plus behind the dish. Offensively he continued to show a good feel to hit with plus raw power. Shea Langeliers is still lurking, so Contreras will likely need a trade to project for full time at-bats. 2021 Projection: 15/4/19/.242/.291/.392/0 Prime Projection: 52/22/61/.267/.328/.443/0

241) Dillon Dingler DET, C, 22.6 – Selected 38th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Dingler was just starting to tap into his raw power in 2020 with 5 homers in 13 games. He’s a plus athlete for a catcher with the chance to steal a handful of bases, which is always nice to get from your catcher position. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 69/17/63/.260/.328/.424/7

242) Miguel Vargas LAD, 3B, 21.5 – Advanced hitter who stood out at instructs, but has yet to tap fully into his raw power and has limited defensive value. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 68/20/75/.273/.348/.448/6

243) Clayton Beeter LAD, RHP, 22.6 – Selected 66th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Beeter has impressive stuff with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and the potential for two plus breaking balls. 2020 was his first year as a starter in college, and while the numbers are impressive (2.14 ERA with a 33/4 K/BB), it came in only 21 IP and he had a 8.7 BB/9 in 20.2 IP in 2019. Reliever risk is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/3.83/1.32/141 in 127 IP

244) Miguel Amaya CHC, C, 22.1 – Focused on improving his defense at the alt site. 16.8% K% and 13.2% BB% as a 20 year old at High-A in 2019 shows his mature plate approach. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 63/19/66/.265/.342/.433/1

245) Diego Cartaya LAD, C, 19.7 – One of the top international signings in 2018, Cartaya has an advanced plate approach with the potential to hit for both average and power. He is also a lock to stick behind the dish. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/20/73/.274/.340/.438/1

246) Bryan Mata BOS, RHP, 21.11 – Control took a major step forward in 2019, cutting his walk rate from 7.3 BB/9 in 2018 to 3.6 BB/9 in 2019. He continued to work on that in 2020 at the alt site. He has big time stuff headlined by a plus fastball/slider combo, but still needs to work on command and consistently. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/4.14/1.33/161 in 169 IP

247) Hudson Haskin BAL, OF, 22.3 – Selected 39th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Haskin has shown the ability to hit for hard contact with strong plate approach numbers at Tulane, slashing .363/.457/.612 with 11 homers and a 39/40 K/BB in 73 career games. He’s a plus defender with plus speed although it only resulted in 5 steals. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/18/70/.267/.336/.433/11

248) Jared Jones PIT, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 44th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Jones is a great athlete with a mid to upper 90’s fastball, potentially plus slider and developing change. His control has been spotty and he doesn’t have ideal size at 6’1”, 180 pounds. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.11/1.34/154 in 151 IP

249) Owen Caissie CHC, OF, 18.9 – Selected 45th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Caissie is young for high high school class and has plus raw power with above average speed at 6’4”, 190 pounds, but it comes with some strikeout issues. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 73/24/79/.242/.327/.462/9

250) Blaze Jordan BOS, 3B, 18.3 – Selected 89th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Jordan has been known for his prodigious raw power for years now, putting up impressive exit velocity numbers, but limited defensive value means he’s likely going to have to hit his ceiling to see everyday at-bats. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 62/24/71/.250/.325/.467/4

251) Carson Tucker CLE, SS, 18.2 – Selected 23rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Tucker has shown good feel to hit with plus speed and the ability to stick at SS. Power should develop but doesn’t project to be a major part of his game. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 73/14/64/.271/.326/.413/15

252) Manuel Beltre TOR, SS, 16.10 – Beltre in an advanced hitter with excellent contact rates and a history of performing against top competition at Perfect Game events. He doesn’t have the monster power/speed combo, but he should grow into more power, and the hit tool combined with all the exposure he’s gotten makes him much safer than other international prospects. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 73/22/79/.277/.345/.458/6

253) Slade Cecconi ARI, RHP, 21.9 – Selected 33rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Cecconi is 6’4”, 220 pounds with a plus fastball/slider combo, but has had trouble maintaining his stuff throughout his career and as he gets deeper into games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.18/1.33/154 in 162 IP

254) JT Ginn NYM, RHP, 21.10 – Selected 52nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Ginn underwent Tommy John surgery after exiting his first start of the season after 3 IP. He showed his dominance in 2019 with a pitching line of 3.13/1.05/105/19 in 86.1 IP in the SEC on the back of his plus fastball/slider combo and a changeup that flashes plus. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.93/1.26/174 in 166 IP

255) Will Wilson SF, SS, 22.8 – Impressed with his raw power at alternate camp and instructs which is nice to see after averaging only an 86 MPH exit velocity in his pro debut. He projects as a solid all around hitter. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 72/20/74/.265/.331/.440/4

256) Masyn Winn STL, SS/RHP, 19.0 – Selected 54th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Winn is a two way player with considerable upside at both SS and pitcher. He throws mid 90’s heat with the potential for two plus secondaries (breaking ball and changeup), and he has a plus power/speed combo at the dish. He’s only 5’11”, 180 pounds, so there are some concerns over his size as a pitcher, and he also needs to refine his hit tool at the plate. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 6/3.91/1.34/109 in 106 IP – 61/15/58/.241/.316/.420/11

257) Arol Vera LAA, SS, 18.7 – Signed for $2 million in 2019, the 6’3”, 187 pound Vera has shown a good feel to hit and has the chance to grow into plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/23/81/.268/.334/.452/6

258) Jairo Pomares SF, OF, 20.8 – Impressive pro debut in 2019, slashing .368/.401/.542 with 3 homers, 5 steals, a 90 MPH avg. exit velocity and a 26/10 K/BB in 37 games. He doesn’t project for huge home run or stolen base totals, but he has a chance to be solid 5 category player. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/19/76/.270/.331/.436/10

259) Joe Ryan TB, RHP, 24.10 – Pulverized 3 levels of the minors (A, A+, AA) in 2019 using mostly a plus fastball that he commands well, putting up a pitching line of 1.96/0.84/183/27 in 123.2 IP. Needs to improve secondaries to keep those numbers up at the major league level. 2021 Projection: 1/4.36/1.37/24 in 25 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.09/1.33/160 in 157 IP

260) Mike Siani CIN, OF, 21.8 – Full season debut in 2019 wasn’t great (.672 OPS), but he displayed a solid plate approach (20.5% K%/8.7% BB%) with plus speed (45 steals) and developing power (6 homers). Plus centerfield defense should give his bat time to develop. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/14/61/.263/.328/.409/25

261) Coby Mayo BAL, 3B, 19.4 – Selected 103rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Mayo has big raw power at 6’5”, 215 pounds but it comes with batting average concerns and limited defensive value. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 64/24/76/.240/.314/.466/4

262) David Calabrese LAA, OF, 18.6 – Selected 82nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Calabrese is one of the youngest players in the draft. His game is built around double plus speed and CF defense, and while he should grow into more power, at 5’11”, 160 pounds, it doesn’t figure to be a major part of his game. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/13/59/.265/.327/.406/24

263) Cristian Santana DET, SS, 17.3 – Santana stands out for his advanced plate approach and hit tool. Like most high priced international signings, he’s an excellent athlete with power projection: ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 81/20/74/.277/.352/.455/7

264) Nick Yorke BOS, 2B, 19.0 – Selected 17th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Yorke has an advanced feel to hit and a mature approach at the plate, but doesn’t project for big power or speed totals. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 83/18/71/.278/.343/.442/6

265) Kohei Arihara TEX, RHP, 28.8 – Arihara pounds the strike zone with a 7 pitch mix that hasn’t produced very many strikeouts in Japan (7.2 K/9 in 2020). He features a splitter as his best secondary while his fastball sits in the low 90’s, ultimately profiling as back end starter. 2021 Projection: 8/4.37/1.32/131 in 157 IP

266) Daniel Johnson CLE, OF, 25.9 – Will compete for a likely strong side of a platoon role in Spring. He went 1 for 13 in his MLB debut in 2020. Plus power/speed combo, but a questionable hit tool could limit him to a part time role. 2021 Projection: 38/9/41/.243/.306/.425/6 Prime Projection: 62/16/66/.252/.318/.450/9

267) Jahmai Jones BAL, 2B, 23.8 – Changing his swing to unlock more power didn’t take in 2019, and he looked much better in 2020 going with his natural line drive approach. 2B job is wide open in Baltimore. 2021 Projection: 46/8/41/.241/.307/.390/7 Prime Projection: 67/13/61/.268/.327/.412/11

268) Kyle Isbel KC, OF, 24.1 – Hamstring and hamate injuries tanked Isbel’s 2019 season, leading to a 86 wRC+ in 52 games at High-A, but he looked much better in the Fall League with a .315 BA, 1 homer, 6 steals and a 20/14 K/BB in 91 PA. Plus defense and plus speed are his best skills. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/16/67/.268/.325/.417/19

269) Seth Corry SF, LHP, 22.5 – Dominated in his full season debut in 2019 with a pitching line of 1.76/1.07/172/58 in 122.2 IP. He has the potential for 3 above average pitches, but command will have to take a step forward to remain a starter (4.3 BB/9). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 7/4.02/1.34/109 in 111 IP

270) Thad Ward BOS, RHP, 23.2 – Velocity ticked up and developed a plus cutter en route to a dominant season in Full-A and High-A in 2019. Throws a 5 pitch mix with mid rotation upside. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.23/1.33/159 in 164 IP

271) Alexander Vizcaino NYY, RHP, 23.10 – Mid 90’s fastball with a plus changeup and a slider that took a step forward at alt camp. He put up a 128/38 K/BB in 115 IP split between Full-A and High-A in 2019. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/4.10/1.33/166 in 168 IP

272) Jay Groome BOS, LHP, 21.7 – Tommy John wiped out almost all of Groome’s 2018 and 2019, but he looked solid at the alt site in 2020 with a potentially plus fastball/curve combo. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.94/1.28/157 in 154 IP

273) Thomas Szapucki NYM, LHP, 24.10 – Returned from Tommy John surgery in 2019 after missing all of 2018 and proved his plus fastball/curve combo is still intact with 72 strikeouts in 61.2 IP at mostly High-A. He stayed healthy all year in 2020 showing off the same stuff. 2021 Projection: 1/4.43/1.38/35 in 35 IP Prime Projection: 8/4.03/1.31/152 in 150 IP

274) Kyle Harrison SF, LHP, 19.8 – Selected 85th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Harrison pounds the strikezone with a potentially plus 3 pitch mix (fastball, slider, change). He knows how to pitch and could be a big riser in 2021. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.91/1.24/176 in 173 IP

275) Jake McCarthy ARI, OF, 23.8 – Here is what Arizona’s farm director, Josh Barfield, said about McCarthy in this MLB.com article, “But to Jake’s credit, he came back from the shutdown and was a completely different guy … as drastic of a change in a guy as you’ll see. He put on 25 pounds of muscle and made a radical swing change. He has been mashing, just pummeling the baseball.” He was the 39th overall pick in 2018 and has hit for solid batting averages with high stolen base totals in his short pro career, so reports of added power is great to hear. Could be big 2021 breakout. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/20/76/.254/.322/.438/16

276) Oscar Colas FA, OF/LHP, 22.6 – Colas is a two way player with mid 90’s heat, but has only pitched 3.1 professional innings and didn’t pitch at all last season in Japan’s minor leagues. On the offensive side, he’s been hitting for power since 17 years old in Cuba, and was able to launch 12 homers in 73 games in Japan in 2019, but it has come with a healthy amount of strikeouts. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/23/75/.247/.318/.435/8

277) Colton Welker COL, 3B, 23.6 – Raw power needs to take a step forward to fully take advantage of his good feel to hit. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 71/20/73/.270/.328/435/3

278) Canaan Smith PIT, OF, 22.1 – Known for his plus walk rates since high school, and has present raw power at 6’0”, 215 pounds that he hasn’t yet turned into big time home run totals. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/21/74/.259/.347/.441/6

279) Jhon Diaz TB, OF, 18.6 – Struggled at instructs which isn’t too concerning considering his age. He signed for $1.5 million in 2019 and projects for solid production across the board. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/19/74/.272/.335/.432/10

280) Luis Medina MIL, OF, 18.1 – Worked on catching up to elite velocity at instructs. He signed for $1.3 million in 2019 because of a smooth lefty swing that generates easy plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 65/23/72/.248/.326/.462/5

281) Francisco Morales PHI, RHP, 21.5 – Great stuff with a mid 90’s fastball and plus slider, but changeup lags behind and has major bullpen risk. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.92/1.34/159 in 153 IP

282) Luis Garcia HOU, RHP, 24.4 – Mediocre MLB debut with a 9/5 K/BB in 12.1 IP. He throws a 5 pitch mix headlined by a plus changeup. Mid-rotation upside if his control/command can improve. 2021 Projection: 2/4.54/1.38/49 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.11/1.32/166 in 165 IP

283) Pavin Smith ARI, 1B, 25.2 – Solid MLB debut, slashing .270/.341/.405 with 1 homer and an 18.2%/11.4% K%/BB% in 44 PA. Smith has displayed at least plus contact rates everywhere he has played, and has slowly started to tap into a little more power. 2021 Projection: 29/5/26/.262/.328/.406/1 Prime Projection: 76/17/72/.281/.348/.436/2

284) Cal Raleigh SEA, C, 24.4 – Plus power hitting catcher with 50%+ flyball rates. Drilled 29 homers in 121 games split between High-A and Double-A in 2019, and the power played well at instructs in 2020 as well. 2021 Projection: 8/2/11/.215/.281/.418/0 Prime Projection: 58/22/66/.238/.314/.441/1

285) Christopher Morel CHC, 3B, 21.9 – Reports from alt camp talked about Morel’s improved hit tool, which is great to hear considering his plus power/speed combo. If the gains are real, Morel has a chance to breakout in 2021, especially for fantasy. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 65/21/71/.242/.308/.441/11

286) Alexander Mojica PIT, 3B, 18.8 – One of the best hitters in the Dominican Summer League in 2019, slashing .351/.468/.580 with 8 homers and a 34/37 K/BB in 55 games. Has a patient hitter with plus raw power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 66/19/69/.268/.337/.461/3

287) Brenton Doyle COL, OF, 22.11 – Doyle has completely demolished the competition in his 3 years in Division II and then in his pro debut in the Pioneer League. He has a plus power/speed combo, but he has yet to consistently face advanced competition and the hit tool is a bit of a question mark. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 63/17/68/.243/.325/.442/11

288) Jonatan Clase SEA, OF, 18.10 – Got bigger and stronger in 2020, which is great to see after he displayed a good feel to hit and plus speed in his pro debut in 2019. He could be a major riser in 2021. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/14/68/.269/.336/.414/23

289) Daniel Cabrera DET, OF, 22.7 – Selected 62nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Cabrera has been known for his sweet swing and potentially plus hit tool since high school, but he lacks impact power or speed. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/14/.66/.276/.338/.427/8

290) Ezequiel Duran NYY, 2B, 21.10 – Power broke out at Short-A in 2019 with a league leading 13 homers in 66 games. He’s raw at the plate, but he’s a good athlete and scorches the ball ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/22/77/.251/.326/.461/8

291) Austin Beck OAK, OF, 22.5 – Reports of improved pitch recognition and power at instructs in 2020. Strikeout rate spiked to 34.3% at High-A in 2019 and remains all around raw in his game. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/21/77/.242/.314/.435/9

292) Mason Martin PIT, 1B, 21.10 – Slashed .254/.351/.558 with 35 homers and a 168/68 K/BB in 131 games split between Full-A and High-A in 2019. Poor defensive 1B, so finding playing time will be his biggest hurdle, although it shoudn’t be a problem early in his career with the depleted Pirates. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 68/26/79/.235/.328/.475/3

293) Bryce Ball ATL, 1B, 22.9 – Drafted 727th overall in 2019, Ball has double plus raw power and showed that off in his pro debut, slashing .337/..367/.547 with 4 homers and a 20/4 K/BB in 21 games at Full-A. He destroyed the Appy League too with 13 homers in 41 games. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 53/18/61/.244/.316/.452/0

294) Yeison Santana CHC, SS, 20.4 – Santana has displayed a good feel for contact with solid tools across the board. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/18/69/.276/.347/.426/13

295) Kyren Paris LAA, SS, 19.5 – Paris has above average speed with a patient plate approach and developing power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/16/72/.267/.343/.416/16

296) Nick Loftin KC, SS, 22.6 – Selected 32nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Loftin stands out for his ability to get the bat on the ball (48 K’s in 122 NCAA games) and his defensive versality. Homer and steal totals will be average at best. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/14/62/.275/.328/.406/8

297) Seth Johnson TB, RHP, 22.6 – Johnson is a converted infielder and relatively new to pitching, but the stuff is excellent with a mid 90’s fastball and potentially plus slider. Curve and change have also shown signs of development. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/3.91/1.33/138 in 142 IP

298) Emmanuel Clase CLE, Setup, 23.0 – Missed all of 2020 with a PED suspension. Clase’s 99.4 MPH fastball and 90.6 MPH slider are super impressive, although his strikeout rates haven’t popped as much as you would think (8.10 K/9 in MLB and 9.32 at Double-A). 2020 Projection: 3/3.72/1.20/69 in 65 IP

299) Josh Fleming TB, LHP, 24.10 – Had an excellent MLB debut with a pitching line of 2.78/1.08/25/7 in 32.1 IP. He relies heavily on a sinker he throws 53.4% of time to go along with 2 effective secondaries (slider, change). 2021 Projection: 6/4.22/1.34/88 in 125 IP

300) Petey Halpin CLE, OF, 18.10 – Selected 95th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Halpin is a good overall hitter with plus speed and questionable power potential. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/14/66/.273/.335/.408/14

301) Dax Fulton MIA, LHP, 19.6 – Selected 40th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Fulton underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2020. He’s a 6’6”, 225 pound lefty with a plus, high spin curveball, a low 90’s fastball that he gets great extension on, and a developing change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/4.09/1.29/163 in 161 IP

302) CJ Van Eyk TOR, RHP, 22.6 – Selected 42nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Van Eyk racked up K’s in the ACC with a fastball he can ramp up to 95 MPH, a plus breaking ball, and average change. Control has been a problem with a career 4.2 BB/9 in 176.2 IP (5.2 BB/9 in 20.2 IP in 2020). 2021 Projection: 10/4.27/1.35/166 in 175 IP

303) Alex De Jesus LAD, SS, 19.0 – De Jesus impressed in his pro debut in 2019 and moved quickly to stateside ball. He showed an ability to lift the ball with developing plus power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 75/24/83/.261/.332/.457/4

304) Freddy Zamora MIL, SS, 22.5 – Selected 53rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Zamora is a potentially plus defensive shortstop who has shown strong bat to ball skills in the ACC (45/55 K/BB in 104 career games). He doesn’t have plus power or speed, but he was starting to tap into more power in 2019, and has been an aggressive base stealer with 33 steals in 40 attempts. A knee injury knocked out his entire 2020 season. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/15/65/.264/.326/.418/13

305) Casey Martin PHI, SS, 22.0 – Selected 87th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Martin has a plus power/speed combo with considerable upside, but is still very raw at the plate with a 101/40 K/BB in 81 SEC games over the last two years. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/19/69/.241/.316/.428/13

306) Gage Workman DET, 3B, 21.5 – Selected 102nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Workman is young for his college class and has impressive raw tools at 6’4”, 195 pounds, but is still very raw overall with a mediocre 138/48 K/BB in 124 career Pac 12 games (21/5 K/BB in 17 games in 2020). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 64/22/71/.245/.318/.437/7

307) Tahnaj Thomas PIT, RHP, 21.10 – Mid 90’s fastball with a slider that flashes plus and developing change. Has only been pitching for a few years. Broke out in 2019 in the Appy League with a pitching line of 3.17/1.12/59/14 in 48.1 IP ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/3.91/1.33/125 in 121 IP

308) Cole Henry WASH, RHP, 21.9 – Selected 55th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Henry is a power pitcher at 6’4”, 211 pounds with a plus mid 90’s fastball, but struggles with consistency and locating his secondaries. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.16/1.31/159 in 165 IP

309) Estevan Florial NYY, OF, 23.6 – Explosive tools with a major hit tool problem that he reportedly worked on at alternate camp. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/17/66/.234/.312/.422/13

310) Kevin Alcantara NYY, OF, 18.9 – Huge raw talent at 6’6”, 188 pounds with a plus power/speed combo, but a .665 OPS in his pro debut shows there is a long way to go. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 66/21/73/.262/.325/.462/12

311) Angel Martinez CLE, SS, 19.2 – Lived up to his advanced plate approach scouting report in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019, slashing .306/.402/.428 with 1 homer, 11 steals, and a 29/29 K/BB in 56 games. Power should develop as he matures. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/18/71/.274/.345/.421/14

312) Andry Lara WASH, RHP, 18.3 – Signed for $1.25 million in 2019, the 6’5”, 235 pound Lara has a fastball that can reach 96 MPH with an advanced feel for pitching and the potential for two quality secondaries in his slider and change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 12/3.84/1.25/178 in 174 IP

313) Eddy Yean PIT, RHP, 19.9 – Fastball sits in the mid 90’s with a potentially plus slider and developing change. Upside is considerable but is still on the raw side. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.87/1.32/168 in 167 IP

314) Mason Denaburg WASH, RHP, 21.4 – Has been injury prone with biceps tendinitis in 2018 and minor shoulder surgery in 2019. He’s 6’4”, 195 pounds with big stuff, but health concerns has dimmed the hype a bit. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.95/1.27/160 in 160 IP

315) Ryan Jensen CHC, RHP, 23.4 – Jensen throws both his 4 seamer and 2 seamer at 96 MPH with a potentially above average slider and developing changeup. He doesn’t have a long history as a starter and needs to improve his control, so reliever risk is high. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 7/3.91/1.33/120 in 115 IP

316) Daniel Vazquez KC, SS, 17.3 – At 6’2”, 158 pounds, Vasquez stands out for his good feel to hit and quick swing. Power and speed both project to be in the average to above average range. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 83/18/69/.278/.340/.426/12

317) Shalin Polanco PIT, OF, 17.2 – Polanco has a sweet lefty swing that projects to produce power in the future as his 6’0”, 170 pound frame fills out. The ingredients for plus hit and speed are there as well. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 73/22/79/.268/.330/.447/9

318) Yiddi Cappe MIA, SS, 18.6 – Cappe is athletic and projectable at 6’3”, 175 pounds. Ultimate projection could take on any number of different directions depending on how his body fills out. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 71/20/74/.263/.324/.441/12

319) Alejandro Pie TB, SS, 19.2 – Signed for $1.4 million in 2018, Pie has a potentially plus power/speed combo and had a solid pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019. At 6’4”, 175 pounds, he’s a high upside lottery ticket. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/21/76/.258/.320/.445/16

320) Ambioris Tavarez ATL, SS, 17.4 – Tavarez is 6’2”, 175 pounds with a quick and powerful swing that foreshadows at least plus power potential. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/24/81/.246/.325/.457/8

321) Seth Brown OAK, 1B/OF, 28.9 – Khris Davis trade opens up playing time at DH, but there will be a lot of competition for at bats. Brown is a low average power hitter with above average speed. 2021 Projection: 33/9/37/.228/.390/.419/4

322) Sheldon Neuse OAK, 2B/3B, 26.5 – Will compete for 2B at-bats in the Spring. Neuse hits it hard with a line drive approach and a high strikeout rate. 2021 Projection: 44/12/47/.251/.301/.411/0

323) Alerick Soularie MIN, OF, 21.9 – Selected 59th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Soularie projects as a solid overall hitter with a moderate power/speed combo. He put up strong K/BB numbers throughout his amateur career, but his production has been a bit up and down. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 71/17/67/.271/.328/.418/8

324) Logan Allen CLE, LHP, 22.7 – Selected 56th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Allen pounds the strike zone with low 90’s heat, a plus changeup, and an average curve. He dominated all 3 seasons in Conference USA with a pitching line of 3.33/1.14/246/47 in 183.2 IP. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.17/1.28/165 in 173 IP

325) Tyler Keenan SEA, 3B, 22.1 – Selected 107th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Keenen raked all 3 years in the SEC with 31 career homers in 139 games (7 homers in 17 games in 2020). At 6’4”, 250 pounds the power is certainly for real, but limited defensive value puts pressure on the bat. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 52/18/61/.244/.322/.456/1

326) Shea Langeliers ATL, C, 23.5 – Plus defensive catcher who will get ranked higher on real life lists than fantasy. The bat isn’t expected to be a difference maker. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 61/19/66/.262/.325/.426/1

327) Patrick Bailey SF, C, 21.10 – Selected 13th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Bailey is a plus defensive catcher who is more valuable in real life than fantasy. He does have average to above average power, but it is not likely to come with a good batting average. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 55/17/63/.242/.314/.429/1

328) Armando Cruz WASH, SS, 17.2 – Expected to receive a signing bonus of around $4 million, Cruz’ best comps are Andrelton Simmons and Jose Iglesias. He’s known for his slick defense, and should hit for a solid average with below average power and average speed. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 72/13/61/.273/.321/.402/11

329) Victor Acosta SD, SS, 16.10 – Acosta projects as a plus defense shortstop with the offensive tools to hit at the top of the order. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 78/14/66/.263/.324/.413/15

330) Tyler Ivey HOU, RHP, 24.11 – Had no issues in Double-A in 2019 with a pitching line of 1.57/0.96/61/16 in 46 IP. Throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a plus fastball/curveball combo. 2021 Projection: 2/4.56/1.37/46 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 7/3.82/1.29/118 in 111 IP

331) Juan Then SEA, RHP, 21.2 – Then has good control over his mid 90’s heat and has the potential for two quality secondaries in his slider and change. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.23/1.31/161 in 165 IP

332) Micker Adolfo CHW, OF, 24.6 – Has been riddled with injuries since 2015. When healthy, he’s shown at least plus raw power, although the strikeout rates have been consistently high. 2021 Projection: 22/6/25/.220/.290/.401/1 Prime Projection: 67/23/76/.248/.324/.451/2

333) Emmanuel Rodriguez MIN, OF, 18.1 – Signed for $2.5 million in 2019, Rodriguez is 5’11”, 200 plus pounds who should hit for plus power at peak and has an advanced feel at the dish. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/25/84/.261/.341/.473/7

334) Benyamin Bailey CHW, OF, 19.6 – 6’4”, 215 pound beast with the potential for plus power. Performed well in his pro debut in 2019 in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .324/.477/.454 with 2 homers, 10 steals, and a 40/52 K/BB in 55 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/23/79/.253/.338/.474/8

335) Michael Harris ATL, OF, 20.1 – Held his own against advanced competition at the alt site and stood out for his athleticism at instructs. He had a beastly pro debut in rookie ball, slashing .349/.403/.514 with 2 homers, 5 steals and a 20/9 K/BB in 31 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 79/21/75/.258/.326/.434/16

336) Chase Strumpf CHC, 2B, 23.1 – Strumpf has solid tools across the board but nothing standout. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/21/77/.268/.339/.442/5

337) Miguel Yajure PIT, RHP, 22.11 – Yajure has performed well throughout his minor league career with a 2.47 ERA in 291.2 IP, and that continued in his 7 IP MLB debut with a 1.29 ERA and a 8/5 K/BB. He throws a 5 pitch mix headlined by a 92.4 MPH and two swing and miss secondaries (change and curve). 2021 Projection: 2/4.36/1.34/48 in 52 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.07/1.30/156 in 163 IP

338) Gabriel Rodriguez CLE, SS, 19.1 – Highly touted international prospect in 2018 who showed a good feel to hit and advanced approach, but doesn’t have big power or speed. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/20/76/.262/.329/.437/8

339) Tim Cate WASH, LHP, 23.6 – Changeup showed improvement at alternate camp to go along with his plus curveball and low 90’s fastball. Profiles as a back end starter. 2021 Projection: 1/4.55/1.44/32 in 35 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.29/148 in 154 IP

340) Bryan Abreu HOU, RHP, 24.0 – Throws two plus breaking balls with rack up strikeouts, but lack of fastball control could relegate him to a high K pen option. 2021 Projection: 2/4.12/1.33/47 in 42 IP Prime Projection: 6/3.75/1.29/111 in 97 IP

341) Cole Roederer CHC, OF, 21.6 – Performed well at instructs by increasing his power and letting it come more naturally with an up the middle approach. Also looked better vs secondary pitches. Roederer has the potential to be an all category contributor with some platoon risk. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/21/75/.262/.338/.453/11

342) Connor Scott MIA, OF, 21.6 – High upside prospect whose career pro numbers were mediocre in 2018-2019 (.652 OPS), but he has plus speed with the ability to grow into above average power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/18/73/.260/.322/.423/21

343) Alex Santos HOU, RHP, 19.2 – Selected 72nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Santos is 6’3”, 215 pounds with the potential for 3 quality pitches (fastball, curveball, changeup) and has the ability to throw strikes, but is still on the raw side. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.26/1.32/158 in 163 IP

344) Colt Keith DET, SS, 19.8 – Selected 132nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Keith is a two way player but is likely to be a position player long term. He’s 6’3”, 195 pounds with a potentially plus power/speed combo and average hit tool. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/21/77/.253/.321/.442/9

345) Carmen Mlodzinski PIT, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 31st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Mlodzinski features a heavy, sinking fastball that induces lots of grounders. His secondary pitches have been inconsistent, and a 7.8 K/9 in 25.1 IP in 2020 shows he doesn’t project for huge strikeout totals. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.25/1.34/149 in 165 IP

346) Noah Song BOS, RHP, 22.10 – It is unclear when or if Song with be available to pitch in 2021 due to his military service. He fell in the draft to 137th overall because of that risk, but on merit alone he likely would have been drafted within the first two rounds. He throws a mid 90’s fastball with a slider and changeup that flash plus, but due to the lost development time, he may end up the bullpen. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 7/4.23/1.35/103 in 96 IP

347) Gabriel Moreno TOR, C, 21.2 – Showed elite contact rates (11.1%) with developing power (12 homers in 82 games at Full-A) in 2019, and he continued that success by impressing in his short stint at alternate camp in 2020. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 52/18/59/.273/.325/.426/2

348) Lucius Fox KC, SS, 23.9 – Double plus speed and being consistently young for his level are the two best things going for him. He also has below average power and a potentially average hit tool. 2021 Projection: 28/2/21/.228/.287/.342/7 Prime Projection: 67/7/48/.252/.315/.389/21

349) Ji-Hwan Bae PIT, 2B/SS, 21.8 – Prototypical lead off hitter with double plus speed and little power. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/8/53/.276/.343/.389/24

350) Tucupita Marcano SD, SS/3B/2B, 21.7 – Elite contact numbers translated to full season ball in 2019 with a 8.9% K%. Has plus speed but going 15 for 31 on the base paths show the base stealing skills need work. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/8/52/.283/.331/.391/15

351) Nick Allen OAK, SS, 21.6 – Not going to win you any leagues, but his plus defense gives him a chance to win a full time job eventually. Plus speed with a good feel to hit. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/9/55/.276/.339/.375/18

352) Jose Devers MIA, SS, 21.4 – Continued to show off his plus hit tool and plus speed at the alt site in 2020, but his power is projected to be well below average. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/7/48/.278/.335/.388/17

353) Luis Garcia PHI, SS, 20.6 – Showed increased power in 2020 which was necessary after a disaster 2019 season. He’s a plus defensive shortstop with the chance for solid offensive production across the board. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/15/65/.265/.326/.408/10

354) Chris McMahon COL, RHP, 22.2 – Selected 46th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, McMahon has the potential for 3 plus pitches, but sadly it doesn’t really matter because any pitcher picked by Colorado should be avoided in dynasty. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.33/1.35/158 in 165 IP

355) Luis Barrera OAK, OF, 25.4 – Barrera has plus speed with an aggressive line drive approach at the plate. He’s knocking on the door of the majors. 2021 Projection: 23/2/18/.244/.298/.386/4 Prime Projection: 67/12/61/.264/.321/.403/15

356) Mario Feliciano MIL, C, 22.4 – Power showed up at High-A in 2019 with a career high 19 homers and career low 38.4% GB% in 116 games. 28.8% K% and 6% BB% shows he is still raw at the plate. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 58/20/64/.244/.312/.422/1

357) Kevin Padlo TB, 3B, 24.9 – Broke out at Double-A and Triple-A in 2019, slashing .265/.389/.538 with 21 homers, 12 steals and a 116/68 K/BB in 110 games. He’s going to have to hack and claw his way to get through Tampa’s extreme depth. 2021 Projection: 15/4/11/.225/.308/.424/2 Prime Projection: 68/20/64/.248/.335/.447/6

358) Jonathan Stiever CHW, RHP, 23.11 – Got rocked in his 6.1 IP MLB debut with a 9.95 ERA. He throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a potentially plus curveball. 2021 Projection: 2/4.51/1.36/52 in 56 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.10/1.31/161 in 169 IP

359) Matt Canterino MIN, RHP, 23.4 – Canterino throws a 4 pitch mix and has good but not great stuff. Likely profiles as a back end starter. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.22/1.32/152 in 163 IP

360) Ivan Herrera STL, C, 20.10 – Herrera has a potentially plus hit tool with a mature approach at the plate and developing power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 65/16/63/.272/.341/.414/1

361) Luis Frias ARI, RHP, 22.10 – Mid 90’s fastball with a plus curveball, but lacks a third pitch and control/command needs work, so reliever risk is high. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 6/4.14/1.35/122 in 120 IP

362) Matthew Thompson CHW, RHP, 20.8 – Thompson is a great athlete at 6’3”, 195 pounds with a plus fastball/curve combo and average change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.01/1.32/165 in 166 IP

363) Ian Seymour TB, LHP, 22.4 – Selected 57th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Seymour was dominating before the season got shut down with a 2.21 ERA and 40/5 K/BB in 20.1 IP. He has a plus fastball/changeup combo but needs to improve his breaking ball. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 8/4.07/1.30/148 in 152 IP

364) Nick Swiney SF, LHP, 22.2 – Selected 67th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Swiney moved into the rotation in 2020 and excelled in 4 starts with a 1.29 ERA and 46/6 K/BB. He doesn’t have overpowering stuff, sitting in the low 90’s, but his curveball and changeup both have the potential to be at least above average offerings. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.15/1.33/156 in 162 IP

365) Kyle Nicolas MIA, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 61st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Nicolas showed improved control of his mid 90’s fastball in 2020, bringing his BB/9 down from 8.3 to 2.7. He throws 3 secondaries with his slider as the money pitch. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 8/3.97/1.36/158 in 149 IP

366) Joey Cantillo CLE, LHP, 21.3 – Throws a plus changeup and dominated at Full-A in 2019 with a pitching line of 1.93/0.87/128/27 in 98 IP. High 80’s/low 90’s fastball will likely have to tick up for him to take the next step. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.13/1.32/158 in 163 IP

367) Hayden Cantrelle MIL, SS, 22.4 – Selected 151st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Cantrelle put up big OBP and stolen base numbers throughout his college career (career .405 OBP with 50 steals in 135 games). It comes with some strikeouts and he was only hitting .136 before the Covid shutdown. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 70/12/53/.247/.330/.403/17

368) Trevor Hauver NYY, OF, 22.4 – Selected 99th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Hauver is a high OBP hitter (career .426 OBP at Arizona State) with at least average power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/18/68/.253/.327/.426/2

369) Tucker Davidson ATL, LHP, 24.0 – Throws a 4 pitch mix with the chance for 3 average to above average pitches, and has pitched well in the upper levels of the minors, but Atlanta has so much pitching depth, there is a good chance he ends up in the pen. 2021 Projection: 1/4.52/1.42/21 in 22 IP Prime Projection: 6/4.09/1.30/96 in 93 IP

370) Colin Barber HOU, OF, 20.4 – Barber has a quick bat with above average raw power and speed. Solid pro debut in 2019, slashing .263/.387/.394 with 2 homers, 2 steals, and a 29/19 K/BB in 28 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 69/15/67/.258/.325/.416/11

371) Casey Schmitt SF, 3B/RHP, 22.1 – Selected 49th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Schmitt has the potential to become a power hitting third baseman and/or a bullpen arm if the hitting doesn’t work out. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: Hitting-51/15/55/.247/.312/.422/2 – Pitching-1/4.16/1.32/13 in 15 IP

372) Alex Faedo DET, RHP, 25.5 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in January 2021 and is expected to miss all of 2021. When healthy he throws an above average fastball/slider combo with a developing change. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/4.29/1.33/149 in 156 IP

373) Yoendrys Gomez NYY, RHP, 21.5 – A projectable 6’3”, 175 pounds, Gomez has a mid 90’s fastball with a potentially plus curve, developing change, and the ability to throw all of them for strikes. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.18/1.31/158 in 163 IP

374) Kohl Franklin CHC, RHP, 21.7 – Franklin is a projectable 6’4”, 190 pounds with a plus fastball/change combo and an average curve, but needs to improve his control and command. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.11/1.34/156 in 163 IP

375) Matt Wallner MIN, OF, 23.4 – Wallner has double plus raw power that he had no problem getting to in Conference USA (58 homers in 3 years) and in his pro debut in 2019 (8 homers in 65 games in mostly the Appy League), but it comes with a high strikeout rate (27% K%). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 70/22/79/.248/.331/.462/2

376) Anthony Alford PIT, OF, 26.8 – Fractured right elbow ended his season in September. Alford has plus speed (29.7 ft/sec sprint speed) but power and hit tool have not developed. Pitt’s lack of talent gives him a shot at playing time and the opportunity to reach his potential. 2021 Projection: 46/8/41/.232/.298/.377/12

377) Taylor Walls TB, SS, 24.9 – Plus defensive shortstop with a good feel to hit, high walk rates, and some speed. 2021 Projection: 11/1/9/.246/.315/.372/2 Prime Projection: 74/13/62/.268/.343/.402/13

378) Robert Dominguez NYM, RHP, 19.4 – Dominguez has a huge fastball that has reached 99 MPH with a good feel for spin and a developing changeup. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.91/1.33/168 in 160 IP

379) Lenny Torres CLE, RHP, 20.6 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2019 and didn’t pitch much in 2020. When healthy, Torres has a plus fastball/slider combo with a developing change and looked more refined than expected in his 2018 pro debut. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.85/1.29/168 in 159 IP

380) Maikol Escotto PIT, 2B, 18.10 – Dominican League standout in 2019, slashing .315/.429/.552 with 8 homers, 13 steals and a 57/32 K/BB in 45 games. Escotto is a good athlete with plus speed and developing power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 73/20/71/.255/.323/.439/13

381) Edward Olivares KC, OF, 25.1 – Made his MLB debut in 2020, and the only thing to standout was his plus speed (28.9 ft/sec sprint speed), but even that didn’t result in any stolen bases (0 for 2 in 101 PA). He has the potential for solid production across the board, but there is major 4th OF risk. 2021 Projection: 28/5/25/.254/.310/.401/6 Prime Projection: 66/13/62/.268/.324/.425/14

382) Greg Deichmann OAK, OF, 25.10 – Big time power with high strikeout rates. Crushed 9 homers in 23 games in the Arizona Fall League in 2019. These types of power bats always seems to work their way into Oakland’s lineup by their late 20’s. 2021 Projection: 12/3/15/.228/.297/.412/1 Prime Projection: 58/18/64/.243/.325/.450/6

383) Burl Carraway CHC, LHP, 21.10 – Selected 51st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Carraway is a back end bullpen arm who has elite stuff with an upper 90’s fastball and put away curveball, but struggles with his control. Should be a fast mover. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 3/3.71/1.27/81 in 68 IP

384) Ryan Rolison COL, LHP, 23.9 – Mid rotation upside, but at Coors Field that is more like a back end fantasy starter. 2021 Projection: 2/4.77/1.45/41 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 12/4.33/1.32/167 in 173 IP

385) Michel Baez SD, 25.2 – With San Diego’s jam packed rotation it looks like Baez will need a trade to be given a shot as a starter. He fires a mid 90’s fastball with a potentially plus change. 2021 Projection: 2/4.08/1.34/51 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 5/3.93/1.32/96 in 91 IP

386) Elehuris Montero STL, 3B, 22.8 – Wrist injuries tanked Montero’s season at Double-A in 2019 with a .188 BA and 7 homers in 59 games. He’s still raw at the plate and it was a down year no matter how you slice it, but the plus bat speed and plus raw power still give him the ingredients to breakout with more experience and refinement. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 66/23/77/.252/.325/.461/2

387) Jack Herman PIT, OF, 21.6 – Hit tool didn’t look as good in 2019 at Full-A as it did in his pro debut in rookie ball (14.2% K% vs. 29.3% K%), but the game power broke out with 13 homers in 75 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/23/76/.244/.323/.458/5

388) Jerar Encarnacion MIA, OF, 23.5 – Made improvements to his plate approach and impressed with his power at alt camp. At 6′4”, 220 pounds, Encarnacion is a power hitting beast with hit tool concerns. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 62/22/71/.243/.310/.454/2

389) Freudis Nova HOU, SS, 21.3 – Still learning to refine his plate approach, but Nova has high upside with plus bat speed and plus power potential. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 72/21/79/.261/.322/.442/9

390) Ronaldo Hernandez TB, C, 23.5 – Plus raw power but there are hit tool and defense concerns. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 53/18/63/.253/.308/.435/2

391) Korey Lee HOU, C, 22.8 – Lee is a power hitting catcher who jacked 15 homers in 51 games in the PAC-12 in 2019, but he’ll need to start lifting the ball more to get to all of his raw power (52.3% GB% in his pro debut at Short-A). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 51/18/59/.258/.326/.422/4

392) Hunter Brown HOU, RHP, 22.7 – Brown throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a mid 90’s fastball and plus curveball, but will need to improve his control to remain a starter. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 5/3.95/1.35/103 in 100 IP

393) DJ Peters LAD, OF, 25.4 – Power, patience, and a ton of strikeouts. 2021 Projection: 9/2/11/.221/.298/.430/1 Prime Projection: 58/18/62/.237/.321/.452/3

394) Antonio Cabello NYY, OF, 20.5 – Couldn’t repeat his 2018 success in the more advanced Appy League in 2019, striking out .30.7% of the time, but the exciting raw tools are all still there. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 67/18/71/.256/.321/.446/12

395) Brandon Williamson SEA, LHP, 23.0 – Williamson has the chance for 4 quality pitches headlined by a plus curveball, but he has had trouble maintaining his velocity as he gets deeper into starts. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.34/134 in 143 IP

396) Taj Bradley TB, RHP, 20.0 – Fastball ticked up into the mid 90’s at instructs to go along with a potentially above average curve and developing change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 6/4.24/1.36/129 in 125 IP

397) Owen Miller CLE, SS, 24.4 – Jumped straight to Double-A in his first full season of pro ball in 2019 and performed well with a 15.4% K%, but with only average power and not much speed there isn’t much fantasy upside. 2021 Projection: 19/2/15/.258/.313/.395/1 Prime Projection: 72/14/61/.272/.331/.407/5

398) Anthony Volpe NYY, SS, 19.11 – Solid tools across the board. Potentially plus defense at SS was a major reason he was selected 30th overall in the 2019 draft. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/16/71/.264/.327/.414/16

399) Osleivis Basabe TB, SS, 20.7 – Performed well at Venezuelan Winter League, slashing .360/.385/.488 with 1 homer, 1 steal, and a 7/3 K/BB in 91 PA. Basabe has a good feel to hit with plus speed and developing power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 69/13/51/.267/.328/.402/14

400) Jose Salas MIA, SS, 17.11 – Signed for $2.8 million in 2019, Salas is a projectable 6’2”, 180 pounds with a quick bat and good athleticism. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 74/21/77/.261/.333/.436/11

401) Richi Gonzalez HOU, OF, 18.3 – Gonzalez is a projectable 6’3”, 185 pounds with a plus power/speed combo. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 72/21/77/.251/.317/.448/14

402) Will Benson CLE, OF, 22.10 – Monster power with above average speed and major hit tool issues. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 38/13/41/.221/.310/.453/6

403) Mickey Moniak PHI, OF, 22.11 – Impressed at that alt site with improved power and a mature plate approach. It earned him a callup where he notched a .389 OBP in 18 PA. 2021 Projection: 28/4/26/.244/.302/.378/2 Prime Projection: 73/15/67/.268/.331/.412/9

404) Terrin Vavra LAA, SS, 23.11 – 13.7% K%, 13.7% BB%, 10 homers and 18 steals in at 102 games at Full-A in 2019. He was on the old side for the level, and the power/speed combo is average, but the potential for all category production is there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 69/14/61/.273/.331/.413/10

405) Denzer Guzman LAA, SS, 17.2 – Advanced plate approach with a good feel to hit and developing power. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 74/18/71/.273/.344/.428/6

406) Jeisson Rosario BOS, OF, 21.6 – Rosario is an excellent athlete with a plus plate approach, but needs to start hitting the ball harder to make a true impact. ETA: 2023 2020 Projection: 78/11/61/.265/.341/.391/14

407) Drew Mendoza WASH, 1B, 23.6 – Made improvements to his hit tool and started to tap into more of his considerable raw power at alt camp. He’s a 6’5”, 230 pound lefty with limited defensive value. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 63/18/69/.242/.328/.451/3

408) D’Shawn Knowles LAA, OF, 20.2 – Switch hitter with double plus speed and developing power but hit tool is still raw. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 71/14/62/.250/.322/.410/16

409) Jeferson Espinal ARI, OF, 18.10 – Excellent athlete with plus speed. Currently more of a slap hitter with high groundball rates, but he’s so young it’s hard to put a cap on his possible development paths. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/15/69/.262/.332/.413/17

410) Anderson Espinoza SD, RHP, 23.1 – Underwent his second Tommy John surgery in April 2019. Returned in 2020 and his fastball was back to sitting in the mid 90’s at the alt site, but the secondaries were not there yet and he is obviously a major injury risk. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 6/4.22/1.35/103 in 110 IP

411) Eduardo Garcia MIL, SS, 18.9 – Fractured ankle limited him to only 10 games in the Dominican Summer League in 2019, but he played well in those 10 games with a good feel to hit and advanced plate approach. Plus defense is his calling card. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/16/71/.263/.331/.405/9

412) Landon Knack LAD, RHP, 23.8 – Selected 60th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Knack’s stuff ticked up in 2020 and he put up a ridiculous 51/1 K/BB in 25 IP at East Tennessee State. He throws strikes with a mid 90’s fastball that is his best pitch, but he is old for the class and secondaries still need improvement, ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 6/4.02/1.28/123 in 125 IP

413) Blayne Enlow MIN, RHP, 22.0 – Enlow is 6’3”, 210 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and improved changeup. Throws a 4 pitch mix but neither of his breaking balls stand out. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.28/1.35/155 in 163 IP

414) Ben Hernandez KC, RHP, 19.9 – Selected 41st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Hernandez dominates with an at least plus curveball and an advanced feel to pitch, but still needs to improve his breaking ball. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.21/1.31/147 in 155 IP

415) Zach Daniels HOU, OF, 22.2 – Selected 131st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Daniels has a plus power/speed combo and was in the midst of breaking out in 2020 with a 1.228 OPS, 4 homers, 3 steals, and a 14/13 K/BB in 17 games. His numbers looked rough before this season with a career .710 OPS, so the risk is very high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 61/15/65/.241/.308/.403/8

416) Jimmy Glowenke SF, SS, 21.10 – Selected 68th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Glowenke has hit everywhere he has played with a career .340 BA at Dallas Baptist and a .296 BA in the Cape Cod League in 2019. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/14/66/.278/.331/.406/3

417) Jesse Franklin ATL, OF, 22.4 – Selected 97th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Franklin broke his collarbone in a skiing accident and missed all of the shortened 2020 season. He performed well from the moment he stepped foot in the Big Ten with a .967 OPS his freshman year (.865 OPS Sophomore year), and has the potential to be a solid all around player. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 63/16/61/.245/.318/.418/6

418) Bobby Bradley CLE, 1B, 24.10 – Struck out 40.8% of the time in his 49 PA 2019 MLB debut. He has big power, but it’s going to be a career long struggle for playing time with limited defensive value. 2021 Projection: 12/5/15/.227/.299/.426/0 Prime Projection: 46/15/52/.241/.318/.463/0

419) Esteury Ruiz SD, 2B, 22.1 – Plus athlete with plus speed but is still raw at the plate and hasn’t fully tapped into his raw power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 66/14/69/.249/.314/.438/16

420) Hudson Potts BOS, 3B, 22.5 – Low average, low OBP slugger who struggled against more advanced competition at Double-A in 2019. Strikeout rate jumped to 28.6% but still managed to knock 16 homers in 107 games. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 65/19/73/.240/.304/.455/2

421) Josh Smith NYY, SS, 23.8 – Smith hit well all three years in the SEC and then did the same in his pro debut at Short-A in 2019. He doesn’t have any standout tools, but the guy has hit everywhere he has been. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 61/14/58/.267/.328/.417/8

422) Rafael Morel CHC, SS, 19.5 – Plus hit, plus speed profile who hit well in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .283/.373/.448 with 4 homers, 23 steals and a 38/26 K/BB in 60 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/11/57/.269/.326/.393/15

423) Brainer Bonaci BOS, SS, 18.9 – Advanced feel to hit with a mature plate approach, developing power and plus speed. He held his own against advanced competition at instructs. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/15/71/.268/334/.417/14

424) Jorge Ona SD, OF, 24.3 – Ona is 6’0”, 220 pounds with plus power, a questionable hit tool, and limited defensive value. He impressed enough at alternate camp for San Diego to call him up in September where he went 3 for 12 with a dinger and a 7/2 K/BB. 2021 Projection: 11/4/13/.221/.288/.419/0 Prime Projection: 46/14/53/.238/.302/.441/1

425) Ronnier Quintero CHC, C, 18.5 – Signed for $2.9 million in 2019, Quintero is an offense first catcher who has the potential to hit for both power and average, but is not a lock to stick behind the plate. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 65/20/71/.264/.332/.438/2

426) Danny De Andrade MIN, SS, 17.0 – De Andrade has a lightening quick swing with plus power potential and the ability to hit for average. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 71/20/77/.266/.328/.447/6

427) Justin Lange SD, RHP, 19.7 – Selected 34th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Lange throws a huge fastball that can reach the upper 90’s but secondaries and control are still very raw. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 6/4.21/1.36/114 in 120 IP

428) Jackson Chourio MIL, SS, 17.1 – Chourio is a projectable 6’1”, 165 pounds with the potential for a plus power/speed combo and an advanced hit tool. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 76/18/72/.268/.334/.428/13

429) Starlin Aguilar SEA, SS, 17.2 – Nicknamed “Baby Devers,” Aguilar has a quick lefty swing with the ability to hit for both average and power. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 72/22/79/.268/.336/.451/5

430) Johan Rojas PHI, OF, 20.8 – Strong stateside debut in 2019, slashing .311/.393/.527 in the Gulf Coast League before inevitably struggling against more advanced competition at Short-A. Plus speed with a potentially above average hit tool and developing power that took at step forward in 2020. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/15/67/.258/.311/.415/16

431) Yhoswar Garcia PHI, OF, 19.7 – Garcia projects as a top of the order hitter with a good feel to hit, plus speed, and developing power at 6’1”, 150 pounds. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/14/68/.264/.326/.402/18

432) Brayan Buelvas OAK, OF, 18.10 – Pushed aggressively to stateside rookie ball in 2019 and responded with a .300/.392/.506 slash, 3 homers, 12 steals, and a 46/22 K/BB in 44 games. Has the potential for across the board production. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/16/72/.271/.338/.429/16

433) Wil Crowe PIT, RHP, 26.7 – Trade to Pitt gives him a shot at a rotation spot. Got demolished in his MLB debut with an 11.88 ERA in 8.1 IP. He’s a back end starter with low 90’s heat and a 5 pitch mix. 2021 Projection: 4/4.88/1.51/92 in 120 IP

434) Jon Duplantier ARI, RHP, 26.9 – Elbow discomfort knocked out his entire 2020. He experienced bicep tendinitis in 2018 and shoulder inflammation in 2019. The injuries are piling up. 2021 Projection: 2/4.61/1.41/42 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 5/4.31/1.36/110 in 115 IP

435) Joe Palumbo TEX, LHP, 26.5 – Make that two disastrous years in a row in the majors with a 9.18 ERA in 16.2 IP in 2019 and an 11.57 ERA in 2.1 IP in 2020. He is a depth starter for the Rangers at this point. 2021 Projection: 2/4.51/1.42/55 in 55 IP

436) Seth Romero WASH, LHP, 25.0 – After missing all of 2019 recovering from Tommy John surgery, Romero made his MLB debut in 2020 showing greatly reduced velocity with a 91.7 MPH fastball and 13.50 ERA in 2.2 IP. His season ended when he fractured his non pitching hand by slipping on steps. 2021 Projection: 1/4.71/1.40/26 in 25 IP Prime Projection: 6/4.34/1.33/131 in 125 IP

437) Joey Wentz DET, LHP, 23.6 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2020 and will be out until at least the 2nd half of 2021. When healthy, he throws a traditional 3 pitch mix headlined by a plus changeup. Unless he can add MPH to his low 90’s fastball, he will likely be a back end starter. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/4.32/1.34/135 in 142 IP

438) Stuart Fairchild ARI, OF, 25.0 – Brought his K% down to 12.8% at Double-A in the 2nd half of 2019, and has shown the ability to lift the ball with above average speed. 2021 Projection: 14/2/12/.237/.300/.374/2 Prime Projection: 55/10/49/.253/.312/.421/8

439) Griffin Conine MIA, OF, 23.9 – Put up great power numbers at Full-A in 2019 with 22 homers and a .946 OPS, but a 35.9% K% as a 21/22 year old at that level is very concerning. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 52/16/64/.232/.315/.443/3

440) Luis Alexander Basabe SF, OF, 24.7 – Displayed above average speed (27.9 ft/sec sprint speed with 2 steals in 18 PA) and high walk rates (22.2% K%), but hit tool and/or power will have to take a step forward to carve out playing time. 2021 Projection: 11/1/8/.222/.308/.368/3 Prime Projection: 58/12/55/.241/.322/.418/12

441) Corey Ray MIL, OF, 26.6 – He’s still tooled up with a plus power/speed combo, but the very high strikeout rate puts him on a late career breakout path at best. 2021 Projection: Prime Projection: 51/12/49/.225/.306/.408/10

442) Bubba Thompson TEX, OF, 22.10 – Great athlete but the hit tool is just not coming around. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 46/9/41/.232/.291/.402/11

443) Grant Lavigne COL, 1B, 21.7 – Stock took a step back in his full season debut in 2019 with an 86 MPH average exit velocity and 7 homers in 126 games. At 6’4”, 220 pounds you can’t call him projectable either. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 51/13/56/.255/.328/.436/2

444) Kendall Simmons PHI, 2B/3B, 21.0 – Simmons is a plus athlete with plus power but the hit tool needs improvement. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 53/14/57/.242/.318/.433/5

445) Nick Neidert MIA, RHP, 24.5 – Got destroyed in his MLB debut with a 5.40 ERA and 4/2 K/BB in 8.1 IP. Changeup is his best pitch but it got rocked for a 1.286 slugging. 2021 Projection: 2/4.81/1.40/41 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 7/4.42/1.35/126 in 141 IPw

446) Elio Prado BAL, OF, 19.4 – Stock rose in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019, slashing .300/.403/.396 with 3 homers, 12 steals and a 36/30 K/BB in 60 games. Advanced plate approach with an above average power/speed combo. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/15/68/.261/.332/.413/12

447) Adam Hall BAL, SS, 21.10 – Plus speed is his best skill, stealing 33 bases in 122 games at Full-A in 2019. He does have some feel to hit and there is a bit more power in there if he can raise his launch angle, but utility infielder is his most likely outcome. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 52/8/45/.264/.314/.394/15

448) Brady McConnell KC, SS, 22.10 – McConnell has a plus power/speed combo but it comes with major hit tool risk (39.1% K% in 38 games at rookie ball in 2019). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 48/13/51/.232/.291/.423/7

449) Dauri Lorenzo HOU, SS, 18.5 – Signed for $1.8 million in 2019, Lorenzo is a switch hitter who makes hard contact with a line drive approach and some speed. He showed increased strength in 2020. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/14/69/.273/.338/.416/11

450) Estiven Machado TOR, SS, 18.6 – Machado is a plus athlete with plus bat speed and a good feel to hit. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/16/66/.273/.337/.412/15

451) Tre Fletcher STL, OF, 19.11 – Fletcher is a great athlete with a plus power/speed combo (4 homers and 7 steals in 43 game pro debut in 2019), but has extreme strikeout issues (43% K%). ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 57/15/58/.228/.291/.436/11

452) Devin Mann LAD, 2B/3B, 24.2 – Showed plus power (19 homers with a 45.1% FB%) and a solid plate approach (21.9% K%/10.6% BB%) in 98 games at High-A in 2019. He was old for the level, but there is a lot to like in Mann’s offensive profile. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 44/14/48/.254/.328/.443/3

453) Jhon Torres COL, OF, 21.0 – Terrible full season debut in 2019 with a .167 BA, 38.7% K% and 0 homers in 21 games. Huge raw power that he hasn’t completely tapped into is his carrying tool. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 62/16/67/.246/.323/.448/5

454) Cody Bolton PIT, RHP, 22.9 – Bolton is 6’3”, 185 pounds with a fastball that ticked up in 2019 to a high of 97 MPH to go along with a plus curve, average change and the ability to throw strikes. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/4.13/1.31/145 in 155 IP

455) Austin Cox KC, LHP, 24.0 – 6’4”, 185 pound lefty whose stock took a big jump in 2019 with a pitching line of 2.76/1.15/129/38 in 130.2 IP split between Full-A and High-A. Plus control and plus curve are his best assets. 2021 Projection: 1/4.51/1.36/23 in 25 IP Prime Projection: 7/4.19/1.31/135 in 144 IP

456) Sammy Siani PIT, OF, 20.4 – Siani has plus speed with a good feel to hit and an uppercut swing that portends more power coming in the future. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/14/62/.265/.329/.406/15

457) Zach McKinstry LAD, 2B/SS, 25.11 – Super utility player who can play both infield and outfield. He has displayed a good feel to hit throughout his minor league career and his power started to blossom in 2019. 2021 Projection: 21/3/19/.248/.305/.389/1

458) Jeff Criswell OAK, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 58th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Criswell throws a mid 90’s fastball with two quality secondaries (slider, change), but needs to improve his control and consistency. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 5/4.26/1.37/98 in 110 IP

459) Kendall Williams LAD, RHP, 20.7 – Williams is a projectable 6’6”, 205 pounds with a low 90’s fastball and a plus changeup. Finding a consistent breaking ball and/or adding a few MPH to the fastball is the key to unlocking is upside ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 6/4.23/1.32/111 in 115 IP

460) Nick Garcia PIT, RHP, 21.11 – Selected 79th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’4”, 215 pound Garcia became a full time starter for the first time in 2020 and impressed with a potentially above average 3 pitch mix. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 4/4.31/1.36/93 in 98 IP

461) Simon Muzziotti PHI, OF, 22.3 – Displayed plus contact rates (12.9% K%) and plus speed (21 steals) at High-A in 2019, but showed very little power (3 homers in 110 games). Plus defense will help him secure playing time. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 66/8/52/.264/.313/.372/13

462) Nick Schnell TB, OF, 21.0 – Hit tool concerns are now magnified with a 36% K% in rookie ball and 40% K% at High-A in 2019, but the power/speed combo shined through with 5 homers and 5 steals in 55 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 51/16/54/.244/.312/.443/11

463) Joshua Mears SD, OF, 20.1 – Broken hamate bone limited his availability in 2020. Mears is 6’3”, 230 pounds with plus power and plus bat speed, but hit tool is raw. Smacked 7 homers with a 30.3% K% in 43 game pro debut in 2019. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 57/19/65/.235/.312/.452/4

464) Davis Wendzel TEX, 3B, 23.10 – Wendzel doesn’t have huge power or speed, but he’s a solid overall hitter whose plus defense could get him everyday at-bats. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 63/18/66/.265/.325/.428/5

465) Jhonkensy Noel CLE, 1B/3B, 19.9 – Power hitting beast who has been one of the youngest players in his league from 2018-2019. Cranked 10 homers in 64 games in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 and then hit 6 homers with a 18.7% K% in 47 games in stateside rookie ball in 2019. Limited defensive value puts major pressure on the bat. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 41/15/49/.248/.321/.469/2

466) Ronny Polanco ARI, SS, 17.7 – Signed for $600,00 in 2019, Polanco has a quick bat with plus power, average speed and a history of performing well in international tournaments. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 72/21/76/.267/.332/.453/8

467) Kevin Made CHC, SS, 18.7 – Signed for $1.5 million in 2019, Made has plus bat speed with high contact rates and the potential for plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 75/20/78/.278/.342/.450/8

468) Allan Cerda CIN, OF, 21.4 – Cerda is an athletic and projectable 6’3”, 170 pounds. He’s hit for power with high flyball rates in the Dominican League in 2018 and stateside rookie ball in 2019, but the strikeout rates are high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 61/19/66/.243/.334/.456/7

469) Victor Victor Mesa MIA, OF, 24.8 – Strong contact rates and speed translated to stateside ball at High-A and Double-A, but it came with a very low walk rate and absolutely zero power. Some of the lackluster numbers can be attributed to shaking the rust off after a long hiatus, but Mesa was clearly over-hyped. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 43/5/39/.254/.306/.374/14

470) Evan Carter TEX, OF, 18.7 – Selected 50th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Carter is a projectable 6’4”, 190 pounds with a potentially plus power/speed combo. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 68/18/74/.257/.318/.426/12

471) Bryant Packard DET, OF, 23.6 – Packard’s power took a step back in 2019, but displayed a good feel to hit and advanced plate approach in both college and full season pro ball. He has no defensive value, so playing time will be another hurdle. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 53/16/58/.257/.335/.441/3

472) Nasim Nunez MIA, SS, 20.7 – Nunez has plus speed with a good feel to hit, but has a very low 84 MPH average exit velocity. Plus glove and stole 28 bases in 51 games in his pro debut, so he may end up as a steals only guy. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/7/51/.262/.323/.385/19

473) Jimmy Lewis LAD, RHP, 20.5 – Lewis is projectable 6’6”, 200 pounds with a low 90’s fastball that should tick up, a potentially plus curve and above average change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.32/140 in 151 IP

474) Rodolfo Castro PIT, SS/2B, 21.10 – Plus athlete who rocked 19 homers in 118 games split between Full-A and High-A in 2019, but is still raw with a 122/31 K/BB. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 59/16/64/.237/.311/.433/5

By Michael Halpern (@MichaelCHalpern)
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Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Michael Halpern

Top 100 2021 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects Rankings

The Sneak Peek Series concludes today with the Top 100 2021 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects Rankings. The full Top 500-ish prospects rankings will be released concurrently with the Top 1,000 Dynasty Baseball Rankings, expected to be out the week after the Super Bowl, sometime between February 8th-14th (2020’s list was out on Feb. 9th). Here is the Top 100 2021 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects Rankings:

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21) Royce Lewis MIN, SS, 21.10 – Reports from alternate camp have Lewis hitting for more power while maintaining a good BA as he continues to tweak his hitting mechanics. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/23/81/.264/.328/.452/21

22) Nate Pearson TOR, RHP, 24.7 – Flexor strain in right elbow limited Pearson to 20 IP with a 5.40 ERA, but the stuff was as advertised with a 96.3 MPH fastball and plus slider. 2021 Projection: 8/4.11/1.33/145 in 140 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.56/1.20/190 in 178 IP

23) Triston McKenzie CLE, RHP, 23.8 – Durability concerns over extremely slight frame are warranted as McKenzie’s velocity was in a steady decline in his first 6 starts before being moved to the pen in his final two appearances. What can’t be questioned is the productivity as he put up the same dominant stats, both surface and underlying, in the Majors that he did in the minors. The upside is too high to pass up, and I’m betting on nature doing it’s thing and slowing down that metabolism as he ages. 2021 Projection: 7/3.90/1.24/128 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.51/1.16/180 in 172 IP

24) Luis Patino TB, RHP, 21.5 – Poor MLB debut with a pitching line of 5.19/1.85/21/14 in 17.1 IP, but the stuff was legit with 96.7 MPH heat, a changeup that put up a .211 xwOBA, and a slider with a 47.8% whiff%. There is a reason Tampa targeted him in the Snell trade. 2021 Projection: 3/4.19/1.34/94 in 89 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.58/1.20/191 in 175 IP

25) Jazz Chisholm MIA, SS, 23.2 – Struggled in his 62 PA MLB Debut (.161/.242/.321) but there were some positive signs in the underlying stats, most notably a reasonable 25.7% whiff%. He continued to hit the ball in the air (15.6 degree launch angle), and while exit velocity was below average (87.1 MPH), that will inevitably go up as he averaged a 91.4 MPH exit velocity in 2019 at Double-A. 2021 Projection: May-61/19/56/.236/.307/.418/9 Prime Projection: 83/27/81/.257/.338/.473/12

26) Alex Kirilloff MIN, 1B/OF, 23.5 – First player to make his Major League debut as a starter in a playoff game, going 1 for 4. Kirilloff is a natural hitter who is poised to hit for both and power and average on the next level, and with Eddie Rosario non-tendered, he could get that shot starting from Opening Day. 2021 Projection: 72/20/77/.268/.327/.435/5 Prime Projection: 85/25/93/.280/.343/.477/7

27) Drew Waters ATL, OF, 22.3 – Concerns over free swinging ways has Waters dropping down many lists, but he is an excellent athlete with fantasy friendly upside and has been pushed aggressively in his pro career. He has plus bat control and hits the ball very hard. I’m still in. 2021 Projection: July-38/9/31/.259/.309/.411/8 Prime Projection: 84/23/78/.271/.328/.448/15

28) Leody Taveras TEX, OF, 22.7 – The triple-slash (.227/.308/.395) wasn’t very impressive, but there were some very encouraging takeaways in his 33 game MLB debut. He was a perfect 8 for 8 on the bases with a 29.1 ft/sec sprint speed. 10.4% BB%, 88.9 MPH exit velocity and 14.3 degree launch angle are all very strong marks. 32.1% K% is high and 91.9 MPH FB/LD exit velocity could use some improvement, but overall there is a lot to be excited about. 2021 Projection: 75/14/58/.243/.311/.401/22 Prime Projection: 82/20/62/.258/.330/.432/25

29) Andres Gimenez CLE, SS, 22.7 – Solid MLB debut, slashing .263/.333/.398 with 3 homers, 8 steals, and a 21.2%/5.3% K%/BB% in 132 PA. Speed is legit with a 28.9 ft/sec sprint speed, but power is questionable with a 86.8/89.9 MPH AVG/FB exit velocity. 2021 Projection: 75/12/55/.259/.324/.391/22 Prime Projection: 86/15/59/.274/.338/.417/24

30) Triston Casas BOS, 1B, 21.3 – Got rave reviews at alt camp with his mature approach and murdering of baseballs. Rumor has it that Casas was drilled by a Tanner Houck pitch, refused to take first base, and then smashed a homer off him … Stuff of legend … but also makes you wonder what kind of baseball was being played at these alt sites. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/30/92/.263/.345/.505/3

31) Brennen Davis CHC, OF, 21.5 – Reports from alternate camp were that it took Davis some time to make adjustments to upper level pitching and their ability to locate secondary pitches. The power and athleticism are evident, so continuing to mature at the dish will be necessary to reach his considerable ceiling. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/26/89/.262/.337/.470/13

32) Brandon Marsh LAA, OF, 23.4 – Groundball hitter with a plus power/speed combo and plus plate approach. Built off his 2nd half breakout in 2019 by dominating at alternate camp “in every capacity.” 2021 Projection: July-34/9/30/.251/.327/.432/7 Prime Projection: 86/23/78/.272/.348/.459/16

33) Tarik Skubal DET, LHP, 24.4 – The long ball was Skubal’s downfall with a 21 degree launch angle and 95.4 MPH FB/LD exit velocity against which led to 9 homers in 32 IP. 37/11 K/BB was strong, and his stuff was as advertised with a 94.4 MPH fastball that he threw 58.9% of the time. 2021 Projection: 7/4.11/1.30/150 in 140 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.77/1.23/196 in 179 IP

34) Vidal Brujan TB, 2B, 23.2 – No clear path to playing time in Tampa’s perpetual logjam, but these things usually work themselves out with trades, injuries and/or underperformance. 80 grade speed and the willingness to use it gives Brujan the potential to compete for the stolen base crown year after year. 2021 Projection: 32/4/26/.264/.328/.382/9 Prime Projection: 87/13/51/.281/.340/.418/37

35) Aaron Bracho CLE, SS, 19.11 – As one of the youngest players at Cleveland’s alternate camp, team officials came away impressed by Bracho’s maturity and ability to hold his own against more advanced pitching. He became one of my favorite prospects last off-season after showing a great feel to hit (15.3% K%), an advanced plate approach (16.8% BB%) and plus power potential (6 homers and a 51.8% FB% in 30 games). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 87/26/88/.274/.351/.481/9

36) Noelvi Marte SEA, OF, 19.6 – Struggled early at alternate camp, which was to be expected considering he has never even played stateside in the minors, but was impressing by the end of it by cutting down on strikeouts and stinging the ball much harder. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 84/25/82/.263/.334/.473/15

37) Riley Greene DET, OF, 20.6 – After ripping up OG MLB Spring Training (.417/.611/.917), he then went on to continue turning heads at alt camp and instructs. Greene is an all around hitter who did everything he could do to impress in 2020. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/25/89/.276/.348/.483/9

38) Matt Manning DET, RHP, 23.3 – Shut down in late August with a slight forearm strain but is said to be 100% now. Manning’s a strikeout machine who made strides with control and command in 2019. 2021 Projection: 5/4.18/1.34/126 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.69/1.23/206 in 183 IP

39) Cristian Pache ATL, OF, 22.5 – Wasn’t able to do very much damage in 29 PA including the playoffs (.192 BA), but a 21% K% and 10% BB% shows he wasn’t completely overmatched. Plus CF defense will keep him on the field, but you might have to wait a few years for Pache to become an impact player on the offensive side. 2021 Projection: 73/14/65/.253/.311/.394/11 Prime Projection: 86/21/79/.273/.338/.451/17

40) Orelvis Martinez TOR, SS, 19.7 – Did nothing but mash homers in instructional league play and at the alternative camp site. He did the same in 2019 in stateside rookie ball as a 17-year-old. He swings a quick bat, makes good contact, has an advanced plate approach for his age, and plus power potential. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/29/95/.273/.347/.503/4

41) Daniel Lynch KC, LHP, 24.4 – Focused on refining his delivery and found a new and improved changeup grip at alternate camp. Refining those two aspects of his game gives him the chance to turn into a true ace with a mid 90’s fastball and plus slider already in tow. 2021 Projection: 4/4.18/1.32/91 in 90 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.61/1.21/187 in 175 IP

42) Zac Veen COL, OF, 19.4 – Selected 9th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’4”, 190 pound Veen has a lightening quick lefty swing with natural loft. His patient plate approach, good feel to hit, and at least plus power potential gives him the ingredients to turn into a heart of the order beast. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/28/93/.270/.342/.494/10

43) JJ Bleday MIA, OF, 23.5 – Reports from alternate camp and instructs praised Bleday for showing up in excellent shape, dropping 15 pounds without losing any power. He was a better athlete, had more speed, and was better in the outfield. He also continued to display his all around hitting ability. 2021 Projection: July-32/9/36/.252/.322/.441/2 Prime Projection: 82/26/88/.268/.340/.471/6

44) Trevor Larnach MIN, OF, 24.1 – Showed off his at least plus raw power at alternate camp, although he has yet to fully tap into it in the minors with high groundball rates and modest power numbers (13 homers in 127 games split between High-A and Double-A in 2019). If you hit the ball hard enough, and Larnach certainly hits is hard, you don’t need an extreme launch angle to put up big time power numbers. 2021 Projection: August-13/5/16/.242/.320/.436/1 Prime Projection: 77/26/87/.263/.341/.481/5

45) Casey Mize DET, RHP, 23.11 – Got rocked in his MLB debut with a pitching line of 6.99/1.48/26/13 in 28.1 IP. Throws a 5 pitch mix in which his 4-seamer was his only effective pitch. 2021 Projection: 6/4.33/1.35/135 in 140 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.73/1.20/184 in 182 IP

46) Ha-Seong Kim SD, SS/3B, 25.5 – At 5’9”, 167 pounds, Kim has been one of the best players in the KBO since he was 19 years old. He took his game to the next level in 2020, slashing .306/.397/.523 with 30 homers, 23 steals, and a 68/75 K/BB in 138 games. He has a relatively safe floor with the ability to contribute in every category, and there is some nice upside too if the stats can translate better than expected. 2021 Projection: 79/19/71/.271/.337/.440/13

47) Nick Gonzales PIT, 2B/SS, 21.10 – Selected 7th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 5’10”, 190 pound Gonzales put up insane numbers in an extreme hitter’s environment at New Mexico State, rocking 12 homers with a .448 BA and 10/21 K/BB in 16 games before the season got shutdown. He performed well in the wood bat Cape League too with 7 homers, a .351 BA and a 22/20 K/BB in 42 games. He has one of the best hit tools in the draft and while he isn’t projected for huge homer or steal totals, he should be an all category stat stuffer. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/21/74/.281/.348/.456/9

48) Asa Lacy KC, LHP, 21.10 – Selected 4th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Lacy is a 6’4” lefty with a nasty mid 90’s fastball and two potentially plus secondaries in his changeup and slider. His only 4 starts in 2020 were absolutely dominant with a 0.75 ERA and 46/8 K/BB in 24 IP. Walk rates were high in college with a 4.0 BB/9 in 152 IP, but his control/command is better than that number indicates. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.66/1.23/209 in 183 IP

49) Forrest Whitley HOU, RHP, 23.6 – Was shut down from throwing in early August after feeling arm discomfort during summer camp and again at alternate camp. He battled shoulder inflammation in 2019. This is the life of a pitching prospect. 2021 Projection: 4/4.31/1.37/105 in 98 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.77/1.26/181 in 160 IP

50) Alek Thomas ARI, OF, 20.11 – Reports were all positive from alt camp. Thomas is an excellent athlete with underrated power and has shown an advanced plate approach so far in his young professional career. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/21/77/.268/.337/.442/19

51) Spencer Howard PHI, RHP, 24.8 – Shoulder stiffness limited Howard’s MLB debut to 24.1 IP where he put up a pitching line of 5.92/1.64/23/10. Stuff looked very good with a 94 MPH fastball and 3 quality secondaries (slider, curve, change). 2021 Projection: 9/4.24/1.35/147 in 145 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.76/1.23/181 in 172 IP

52) Pete-Crow Armstrong NYM, OF, 19.0 -Selected 19th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Armstrong stands out for his plus speed, plus defense, and strong track record of hitting. Power hasn’t been a big part of his game, but he has recently added muscle onto his projectable 6’1” frame, and a 99 MPH mark at a 2019 Perfect Game event is damn good. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/19/73/.274/.340/.439/19

53) Max Meyer MIA, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 3rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’0”, 196 pound Meyer is an excellent athlete with an elite fastball/slider combo and a changeup that has the ability to develop into a legitimate third pitch. There is some bullpen risk, but we’ve seen predominantly two pitch starters given the chance to start of late and thrive. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.74/1.22/190 in 172 IP

54) Grayson Rodriguez BAL, RHP, 21.4 – Worked on becoming more of a “pitcher” at alt camp going against more advanced competition, but it’s still the 95+ MPH fastball with good control that gets you most excited. Plus slider, above average change, and above average curve rounds out the arsenal. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.78/1.19/196 in 180 IP

55) Michael Kopech CHW, RHP, 24.11 – Opted out of the 2020 season but is supposedly fully ready to go for 2021. He’s coming off Tommy John surgery in September 2018, so while the stuff is absolutely electric, it’s been a minute since he’s pitched in official games. 2021 Projection: June-5/4.32/1.35/110 in 100 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.26/193 in 176 IP

56) Emerson Hancock SEA, RHP, 21.10 – Selected 6th overall, Hancock is a 6’4” righty with plus command of a mid 90’s fastball and plus changeup. Slider is inconsistent and will be the key to reaching his full potential. Watching some of his better starts makes you want to place him as the top overall pitcher in first year player drafts, but the consistency hasn’t been there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.83/1.20/186 in 178 IP

57) Ryan Mountcastle BAL, OF/1B, 24.1 – Strong MLB debut with a .333/.386/.492 triple-slash, 5 homers, and a 21.4%/7.9% K%/BB%. BABIP was high (.398) and exit velocity was mediocre (87.4 MPH), so the underlying numbers weren’t quite as encouraging as the surface stats. 2021 Projection: 72/22/81/.268/.320/.447/3

58) Jordan Groshans TOR, SS, 21.5 – Struggled early at alternate camp, but impressed team officials with his resiliency and focus, going on to lead all Toronto hitters with 6 homers. Groshans is an all around good hitter who can use the whole field, and at 6’3”, 205 pounds, will only continue to grow into more power. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 80/24/87/.267/.341/.471/6

59) Brailyn Marquez CHC, LHP, 22.2 – 0.2 inning MLB debut was a disaster with 5 ER, 3 walks and 1 strikeout, but more importantly the stuff was nasty with a 97.9 MPH fastball, 84.1 MPH slider, and 90.8 MPH changeup. Alternative camp reports had the changeup showing improvement, so if true, it gives him a legitimate third pitch. He’s still more pure stuff than refinement, but it seems like he took a step in the right direction in 2020. 2021 Projection: 2/4.31/1.37/47 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.71/1.27/185 in 171 IP

60) George Kirby SEA, RHP, 23.2 – Fastball was consistently hitting the high 90’s at instructs, which is very dangerous considering he has some of the best command over the pitch in the minors. 2021 Projection: 2/4.33/1.28/47 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.79/1.19/184 in 176 IP

61) Nick Madrigal CHW, 2B, 24.1 – Played true to form in his MLB debut with a .340 BA, 6.4% K%, and 0 homers in 29 games. He only stole 2 bases on 3 attempts, and his 28 ft/sec sprint speed is good but not eye popping, but maybe the underwhelming speed numbers had something to do with separating his shoulder just 5 games into his debut. The injury was bad enough to need surgery, which he underwent in October 2020 with a 5-6 month timetable. 2021 Projection: 74/5/66/.304/.348/.382/19

62) Hunter Bishop SF, OF, 22.9 – Reports from alternative camp praised Bishop’s improvements in plate approach and most importantly, his swing and miss tendencies. He’s a great athlete with a plus power/speed combo, so if the reports can be trusted, he took a step in the right direction this year. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/26/81/.258/.343/.469/13

63) Luis Matos SF, OF, 19.2 – Here is Matos smacking a dinger at instructs. It is a continuation of him showing more power than expected in his pro debut with 7 homers in 55 games. He’s also shown a good feel to hit and plus speed, giving him the makings of an all category contributor. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 84/23/78/.272/.336/.453/14

64) Logan Gilbert SEA, RHP, 23.11 – Pounds the strike zone with a plus fastball and 3 quality secondaries (slider, curve, change). Gets elite extension at 6’6”, 225 pounds, helping all of his pitches play up. 2021 Projection: 4/4.28/1.29/84 in 88 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.75/1.23/191 in 182 IP

65) Michael Busch LAD, 2B, 23.5 – It’s hard to have major risers just on the back of good reports, but Busch’s 2020 reports were so glowing with talk of plus hit and plus power that it would be hard to ignore. It is the same skills that he displayed in the ACC, and considering how much I already liked him coming into the year, I’m comfortable giving him a significant bump. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/26/86/.267/.346/.478/5

66) Nolan Gorman STL, 3B, 20.11 – Reports were all positive from alt camp, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Gorman has double plus power potential, but his strikeout rates have been a bit on the worrying side (31.7% K% in 230 PA at High-A). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/31/89/.250/.333/.500/3

67) Heliot Ramos SF, OF, 21.7 – Strained oblique early in instructional league play which ended his season. He has big time power but will have to cut down on his strikeouts in the upper levels of the minors before he gets the call. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/26/84/.261/.334/.472/8

68) George Valera CLE, OF, 20.5 – Posses one of the sweetest lefty swings in the minors. Coaches praised his maturing plate approach at alt camp and instructs, while continuing to smack the ball all over the field. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/25/84/.276/.357/.478/9

69) Garrett Mitchell MIL, OF, 22.7 – Selected 20th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Mitchell builds his game around double plus speed and plus centerfield defense. At 6’3”, 215 pounds the plus raw power is in there, but he hasn’t been able to tap into yet with a low launch angle and 0 homers in 15 games in 2020 (6 homers in 62 game in 2019). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 82/16/68/.266/.335/.424/24

70) Nolan Jones CLE, 3B, 22.11 – Defense was the name of the game for Jones in 2020 with Cleveland looking to expand his versatility in anticipation of a possible OF debut. He’s an extremely patient hitter with swing and miss issues and double plus power that he hasn’t fully tapped into yet. ETA: September-8/3/8/.233/.308/.403/0 Prime Projection: 83/27/82/.251/.358/.477/2

71) Josh Lowe TB, OF, 23.2 – Was named a top prospect performer at Tampa’s alternative site and was praised for “showing well in all facets of the game.” He was coming off off-season shoulder surgery, so at the very least it shows he is back to full strength. Lowe is a plus power/speed combo with hit tool concerns. 2021 Projection: Septebmer-9/3/7/.222/.296/.393/3 Prime Projection: 81/24/76/.245/.328/.457/16

72) Oneil Cruz PIT, SS, 22.6 – Cruz is a beast of a man at 6’7” with double plus raw power, but high groundball rates have prevented him from tapping into it. Fly ball percentage jumped up 8.9% to 38.1% after his promotion to Double-A in the 2nd half of 2019, so if he can maintain those gains, the double plus raw power will definitely start to shine through. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 75/27/85/.252/.323/.476/9

73) Hedbert Perez MIL, OF, 18.0 – Was putting up some big time exit velocity readings at instructs, and impressed at alternate camp with several opposite field dingers. The power certainly looks legit. Perez has some of the highest upside in all of the minors. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/26/88/.273/.342/.468/17

74) Robert Puason OAK, SS, 18.5 – Handled himself well at alternate camp focusing on the basics of being a professional like routine and preparation. The 6’3”, 165 pound Pauson landed a $5.1 million bonus in last years international signing period, and he has all the requisite talent that a bonus like that indicates. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/24/87/.266/.334/.462/21

75) DL Hall BAL, LHP, 22.6 – Fastball was sitting 96-99 at alternate camp and made improvements to his 3 secondaries (change, curve, slider). The stuff is electric but control/command still needs to take a major step forward to reach his considerable ceiling. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.78/1.32/187 in 174 IP

76) Joey Bart SF, C, 24.3 – Rough MLB debut, slashing .233/.288/.320 with 0 homers and a 41/3 K/BB in 33 games. Hit the ball very hard when he did make contact with a 89 MPH exit velocity and 95.6 MPH FB/LD exit velocity, so if he can improve his plate approach, the homers will come. 2021 Projection: 22/7/28/.237/.299/.404/1 Prime Projection: 66/24/77/.256/.322/.454/3

77) Jonathan India CIN, 3B, 24.3 – Power looked much improved at alternative camp with reports of increased bat speed and was consistently ripping the ball all over the park. It’s nice to see after his power hasn’t completely shown up in his minor league career. Combine that with a good feel to hit, advanced approach, and speed, and India could be set up for a big 2021. 2021 Projection: August-24/6/19/.248/.331/.429/4 Prime Projection: 81/22/74/.268/.349/.454/12

78) Josh Jung TEX, 3B, 23.2 – The move of Isaiah Kiner Falefa from 3B to SS opens up a clear path for Jung. He was getting rave reviews at instructs for his plus hitting ability and plus power potential. 2021 Projection: May-61/18/66/.251/.322/.445/3 Prime Projection: 77/24/83/.273/.341/.468/5

79) Bobby Dalbec BOS, 1B, 25.9 – Insane power (99.8 MPH FB/LD exit velocity with 8 homers in 23 games) and insane strikeouts (42.4% K%). Unsustainable .394 BABIP kept Dalbec’s batting average respectable (.263). 2021 Projection: 72/33/81/.227/.312/.470/3

80) Cristian Hernandez CHC, SS, 17.3 – At 6’2”, 175 pounds Hernandez takes vicious hacks at the dish, foreshadowing monster power potential when his projectable frame fills out. He also gets high marks for his athleticism, feel to hit, and plus speed. The top international prospects consistently get underrated in first year player drafts, so while the risk is high, the discount in drafts mitigates that. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 83/26/87/.273/.341/.476/14

81) Wilman Diaz LAD, SS, 17.4 – At 6’2”, 170 pounds Diaz is a plus athlete who has displayed a good feel to hit and the ability to hit it with authority in Venezuelan youth leagues. The power potential is plus as he gains strength, and he should retain enough speed to steal 10+ bags even as he gains weight. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 85/24/81/.279/.352/.462/12

82) Erick Pena KC, OF, 18.1 – Held his own at instructs playing against advanced competition, but did show some swing and miss. He’s 6’3” with a smooth lefty swing that is easy to dream on. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 85/27/91/.272/.348/.490/7

83) Garrett Crochet CHW, LHP, 21.9 – Selected 11th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Crochet made it all the way up to the Majors and unleashed an unhittable, double plus 100.1 MPH fastball on the league. He’s never been a full time starter, so bullpen risk is high, although his upside would be considerable as a closer. Injury risk is high too as shoulder soreness delayed the start of his college season and then he suffered a flexor strain to his forearm to end his season during the playoffs. 2021 Projection: 2/4.23/1.33/34 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.77/1.28/189 in 168 IP

84) Heston Kjerstad BAL, OF, 22.2 – Selected 2nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’3”, 220 pound Kherstad has at least plus power and put up impressive home run totals from day 1 in the SEC, knocking 37 homers in 150 career games. The K/BB numbers are suspect (129/54), but he was in the midst of a Junior year breakout before the season got shutdown (6 homers with a 9/7 K/BB in 16 games). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/31/92/.250/.323/.505/3

85) Austin Hendrick CIN, OF, 19.10 – Selected 12th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Hendrick generates incredible bat speed with at least plus power potential. Put up a 105 MPH exit velocity at a Perfect Game event in 2019, which puts him in the 99.8% percentile for his prep class. On the downside, there is some swing and miss concerns, he’s old for his class, and he hasn’t consistently faced the toughest competition. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/29/87/.252/.334/.481/6

101) Jordyn Adams LAA, OF, 21.5 – I’m gonna do a few extra because in a normal year a bunch of prospects in the top 100 would have graduated already. Adams was a standout at alternate camp, showing the ability to make adjustments against advanced competition and started to get to more of his raw power. He’s a great athlete with plus speed, so news of continued refinement and more power is as good as it gets. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/21/74/.272/.343/.448/19

102) Xavier Edwards TB, 2B/SS, 21.8 – Stop me if you heard this one before, but Edwards has no clear path to playing time in Tampa’s never ending logjam. He has plus speed with elite contact rates and a patient plate approach, but has little to no power projection. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/7/51/.288/.347/.398/26

103) Daniel Espino CLE, RHP, 20.3 – Showed off his explosive stuff at alternate camp with a fastball that can reach triple digits and the potential for two plus breaking balls. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.75/1.26/190 in 178 IP

104) Luis Campusano SD, C, 22.6 – Smacked a homer and struck out twice in his 1 game MLB debut before hitting the IL with a wrist sprain. His power just started to blossom in 2019, and he’s shown a plus hit tool throughout his minor league career. 2021 Projection: June-38/11/43/.267/.329/.436/0 Prime Projection: 74/22/77/.276/.342/.460/0

105) Bryce Jarvis ARI, RHP, 23.3 – Selected 18th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Jarvis took a major step forward in 2020 with his fastball ticking up into the mid 90’s. He refined his breaking balls to become above average pitches and showed much improved control. He didn’t have the opportunity to prove he can do it for more than 27 IP, but he now has the chance for 4 above average pitches (fastball, curve, slider, change) with above average control/command. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.85/1.26/181 in 172 IP

106) Mick Abel PHI, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 15th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Abel is your prototypical projectable high school pitcher at 6’5”, 190 pounds with a potentially plus 3 pitch mix (fastball, slider, change). He throws strikes but he’s more control over command right now. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 12/3.80/1.25/192 in 184 IP

107) Greg Jones TB, SS, 23.1 – Late addition to the alternate site because of Tampa’s crazy depth. Jones is maybe the best athlete in the system with double plus speed and developing power. He’s had strikeout issues in his career (25.7% at Short-A), but the upside is considerable. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 81/14/60/.255/.332/.408/26

108) Carlos Colmenarez TB, SS, 17.4 – At 5’10”, 175 pounds Colmenarez has a quick, compact lefty swing with natural loft that should lead to more power as he ages. He’s hit well in games and is an average runner with above average potential. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 80/22/80/.270/.340/.445/9

109) Robert Hassell SD, OF, 19.8 – Selected 8th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Hassell has the consensus top hit tool in the high school class but hasn’t hit for very much power and doesn’t project for huge power numbers down the line either. A 91 MPH top exit velocity mark at Perfect game events in 2019 isn’t bad, but it’s not great either. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 87/16/69/.286/.351/.425/15

110) Jesus Sanchez MIA, OF, 23.6 – Even with going 1 for 25 in his MLB debut, Sanchez’ plus power was still able to shine through with an extremely small sample 95.4 MPH exit velocity. 11 strikeouts in 29 PA shows he needs more refinement. 2021 Projection: July-27/9/31/.243/.301/.432/4 Prime Projection: 76/24/83/.259/.329/.463/7

By Michael Halpern (@MichaelCHalpern)
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Posted on January 4, 2021March 3, 2021 by Michael Halpern

Top 50 2020/21 Dynasty Baseball First Year Player Draft Rankings

The Sneak Peek Series continues with the Top 50 2020/21 Dynasty Baseball First Year Player Draft Rankings. The full FYPD list will be released concurrently with the Top 1,000 Dynasty Baseball Rankings, expected to be out the week after the Super Bowl, sometime between February 8th-14th (2020’s list was out on Feb. 9th). Here is the Top 50 2020/21 Dynasty Baseball First Year Player Draft Rankings:

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Player Name TEAM, POSITION, AGE (Years.Months on 2021 Opening Day – Months are on a scale of 0-11 … I know it is not mathematically correct, but I do all of this manually)

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1) Spencer Torkelson DET, 3B/1B, 21.7 – Selected 1st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Tork launched 54 homers in 129 games at Arizona State. He’s a big bodied power hitter with patience, below average speed, and a BA that shouldn’t hurt you. The no brainer pick for #1 overall. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 89/35/102/.270/.353/.529/3

2) Austin Martin TOR, OF, 22.0 – Selected 5th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft but signed for the 2nd largest signing bonus. Martin has a quick bat with natural loft, an advanced plate approach and above average speed. If power fully develops, he will pass Tork as an elite all category stud. A great consolation prize if you missed out on the #1 pick. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 93/23/82/.284/.358/.455/13

3) Zac Veen COL, OF, 19.4 – Selected 9th overall, the 6’4”, 190 pound Veen has a lightening quick lefty swing with natural loft. His patient plate approach, good feel to hit, and at least plus power potential gives him the ingredients to turn into a heart of the order beast. Combine all that with Coors, and Veen has the highest upside on the list. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/28/93/.270/.342/.491/10

4) Ha-Seong Kim SD, SS/2B, 25.5 – At 5’9”, 167 pounds Kim has been one of the best players in the KBO since he was 19 years old. He took his game to the next level in 2020, slashing .306/.397/.523 with 30 homers, 23 steals, and a 68/75 K/BB in 138 games. He’s a safe proximity play with the ability to contribute in every category, and there is some nice upside too if the stats translate better than expected. 2021 Projection: 79/19/71/.271/.337/.433/15

5) Nick Gonzales PIT, 2B/SS, 21.10 – Selected 7th overall, the 5’10”, 190 pound Gonzales put up insane numbers in an extreme hitter’s environment at New Mexico State, rocking 12 homers with a .448 BA and 10/21 K/BB in 16 games before the season got shutdown. He performed well in the wood bat Cape Cod League too with 7 homers, a .351 BA and a 22/20 K/BB in 42 games. He has one of the best hit tools in the draft and while he isn’t projected for huge homer or steal totals, he should be an all category stat stuffer. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/21/74/.281/.348/.448/9

6) Asa Lacy KC, LHP, 21.10 – Selected 4th overall, Lacy is a 6’4” lefty with a nasty mid 90’s fastball and two potentially plus secondaries in his changeup and slider. His only 4 starts in 2020 were absolutely dominant with a 0.75 ERA and 46/8 K/BB in 24 IP. Walk rates were high in college with a 4.0 BB/9 in 152 IP, but his control/command is better than that number indicates. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.66/1.23/211 in 186 IP

7) Pete-Crow Armstrong NYM, OF, 19.0 -Selected 19th overall, Armstrong stands out for his plus speed, plus defense, and strong track record of hitting. Power hasn’t been a big part of his game, but he has recently added muscle onto his projectable 6’1” frame, and a 99 MPH exit velocity mark at a 2019 Perfect Game event is damn good. Armstrong is my favorite target in first year player drafts relative to consensus. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 88/18/73/.274/.340/.428/21

8) Max Meyer MIA, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 3rd overall, the 6’0”, 196 pound Meyer is an excellent athlete with an elite fastball/slider combo and a changeup that has the ability to develop into a legitimate third pitch. There is some bullpen risk, but we’ve seen predominantly two pitch starters given the chance to start of late and thrive. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.74/1.22/191 in 172 IP

9) Emerson Hancock SEA, RHP, 21.10 – Selected 6th overall, Hancock is a 6’4” righty with plus command of a mid 90’s fastball and plus changeup. Slider is inconsistent and will be the key to reaching his full potential. Watching some of his better starts makes you want to place him as the top overall pitcher, but the consistency hasn’t been there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.83/1.20/186 in 178 IP

10) Garrett Mitchell MIL, OF, 22.7 – Selected 20th overall, Mitchell builds his game around double plus speed and plus centerfield defense. At 6’3”, 215 pounds the plus raw power is in there, but he hasn’t been able to tap into yet with a low launch angle and 0 homers in 15 games in 2020 (6 homers in 62 game in 2019). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 82/16/66/.266/.328/.419/24

11) Cristian Hernandez CHC, SS, 17.3 – At 6’2”, 175 pounds Hernandez takes vicious hacks at the dish, foreshadowing monster power potential when his projectable frame fills out. He also gets high marks for his athleticism, feel to hit, and plus speed. The top international prospects consistently get underrated in first year player drafts, so while the risk is high, the discount in drafts mitigates that. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 83/26/87/.273/.341/.479/14

12) Wilman Diaz LAD, SS, 17.4 – At 6’2”, 170 pounds Diaz is a plus athlete who has displayed a good feel to hit and the ability to hit it with authority in Venezuelan youth leagues. The power potential is plus as he gains strength, and he should retain enough speed to steal 10+ bags even as he gains weight. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 87/22/79/.281/.352/.462/14

13) Garrett Crochet CHW, LHP, 21.9 – Selected 11th overall, Crochet made it all the way up to the Majors and unleashed an unhittable, double plus 100.1 MPH fastball. He’s never been a full time starter, so bullpen risk is high, although his upside would be considerable as a closer. Injury risk is high too as shoulder soreness delayed the start of his college season and he suffered a flexor strain to his forearm to end his season during the MLB playoffs. 2021 Projection: 2/4.23/1.33/34 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.77/1.28/185 in 161 IP

14) Heston Kjerstad BAL, OF, 22.2 – Selected 2nd overall, the 6’3”, 220 pound Kherstad has at least plus power and put up impressive home run totals from day 1 in the SEC, knocking 37 homers in 150 career games. The K/BB numbers are suspect (129/54), but he was in the midst of a Junior year breakout before the season got shutdown (6 homers with a 9/7 K/BB in 16 games). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/28/88/.251/.320/.482/3

15) Austin Hendrick CIN, OF, 19.10 – Selected 12th overall, Hendrick generates incredible bat speed with at least plus power potential. He put up a 105 MPH exit velocity at a Perfect Game event in 2019, which puts him in elite territory for his class. On the downside, there is some swing and miss concerns, he’s old for his class, and he hasn’t consistently faced the toughest competition. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/29/89/.252/.334/.490/6

16) Bryce Jarvis ARI, RHP, 23.3 – Selected 18th overall, Jarvis took a major step forward in 2020 with his fastball ticking up into the mid 90’s. He refined his breaking balls to become above average pitches and showed much improved control. He didn’t have the opportunity to prove he can do it for more than 27 IP, but he now has the chance for 4 above average pitches (fastball, curve, slider, change) with above average control/command. Along with Pete-Crow Armstrong, Jarvis is a player I’m targeting everywhere relative to price. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.26/188 in 172 IP

17) Mick Abel PHI, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 15th overall, Abel is your prototypical projectable high school pitcher at 6’5”, 190 pounds with a potentially plus 3 pitch mix (fastball, slider, change). He throws strikes but he’s more control over command right now. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 13/3.72/1.23/192 in 184 IP

18) Carlos Colmenarez TB, SS, 17.4 – At 5’10”, 175 pounds Colmenarez has a quick, compact lefty swing with natural loft that should lead to more power as he ages. He’s hit well in games and is an average runner with above average potential. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 80/23/80/.275/.343/.453/10

19) Robert Hassell SD, OF, 19.8 – Selected 8th overall, Hassell has the consensus top hit tool in the high school class, but hasn’t hit for very much power and doesn’t project for huge power numbers down the line either. A 91 MPH top exit velocity mark at Perfect game events in 2019 isn’t bad, but it’s not great either. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 87/16/69/.286/.348/.416/15

20) Austin Wells NYY, C, 21.9 – Selected 28th overall, the lefty hitting Wells is an offensive minded catcher with a patient approach and power to all fields. College home run totals don’t exactly jump out at you (14 homers in 112 games including the Cape), and there are strikeout issues (103 K’s), but the Yankee Stadium short porch should help the power play up and his ability to hit to all fields gives him the chance to hit for average even with high strikeout totals. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/24/83/.268/.341/.458/5

21) Tomoyuki Sugano FA, RHP, 31.6 – One of the best pitchers in Japan since 2013, Sugano is known for his pinpoint control (1.6 BB/9) rather than gaudy strikeout totals (8.6 K/9). He throws a low 90’s fastball with two different sliders and a split finger as his best secondary. 2021 Projection: 10/4.28/1.27/148 in 162 IP

22) Reid Detmers LAA, LHP, 21.9 – Selected 10th overall, Detmers is a 6’2” lefty with plus command over low 90’s heat and a deadly curveball. He’s polish over stuff, but it didn’t stop him from piling up K’s in college (19.6 K/9 in 22 IP in 2020). Change has the potential to be above average while the slider lags behind. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.92/1.26/188 in 179 IP

23) Yoelqui Cespedes CHW, OF, 23.6 – Cespedes recently packed on muscle weight and revamped his swing in order to get more power out of his 5’9”, 205 pound frame. He’s a plus runner and he has the bloodlines, so while he is mostly still a mystery and I see he is getting ranked lower in other places, I’m willing to take my shot at this point in the draft. You also won’t have to wait 4-5 years to see what you have. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/19/72/.255/.323/.430/16

24) Pedro Leon HOU, OF, 22.10 – Leon is an explosive athlete who has dominated in Cuba over two seasons, slashing .359/.420/.678 with 21 homers, 8 steals and a 46/20 K/BB in 65 games. He doesn’t have a long professional track record and the hit tool is questionable, but the upside is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/22/74/.243/.326/.443/12

25) Pedro Pineda OAK, OF, 17.7 – Pineda has possibly the highest upside in the international class with a plus power/speed combo and a quick bat that is geared for flyballs. He’s had some swing and miss problems and is still raw at the plate, so the risk is high. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 73/24/81/.248/.327/.458/15

26) Aaron Sabato MIN, 1B, 21.10 – Selected 27th overall, Sabato is a 6’2”, 230 pound 1B only prospect who smashed 25 homers in 83 games in the ACC. He’s a patient hitter with some swing and miss concerns. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/25/81/.252/.337/.469/0

27) Justin Foscue TEX, 2B/3B, 22.0 – Selected 14th overall, Foscue has the potential for plus hit but doesn’t have big power or speed. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/19/71/.276/.339/.434/5

28) Ed Howard CHC, SS, 19.8 – Selected 16th overall, Howard’s best skill is his plus shortstop defense. The bat isn’t as strong, although he has hit well against top competition and will certainly add power at 6’2”, 185 pounds. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/20/77/.264/.332/.444/9

29) Nick Bitsko TB, RHP, 18.10 – Selected 24th overall, Bitsko is one of the youngest players in the draft due to reclassifying and coming out a year early. At 6’4”, 220 pounds he has prototypical starter size with a fastball that has touched 98 MPH and features a nasty curveball as his money pitch. He throws strikes and shows good feel on his lesser used changeup. Underwent surgery to repair a labrum issue in December and is expected to miss some of 2021. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 11/3.93/1.29/181 in 178 IP

30) Isaiah Greene NYM, OF, 19.7 – Selected 69th overall, Greene is a 6’1”, 180 pound lefty with plus speed and a swing geared for contact. He’s a great athlete with room to fill out his frame, so the power may come. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/17/68/.272/.336/.419/20

31) Jordan Walker STL, 3B, 18.10 – Selected 21st overall, Walker is 6’5”, 220 pounds with a quick swing and plus power. Like many hitters this tall, there are questions about the ultimate hit tool. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 75/25/82/.261/.330/.467/7

32) Jake Vogel LAD, OF, 19.6 – Selected 100th overall, Vogel’s calling card is his double plus speed and excellent athleticism. He’s only 5’11”, 165 pounds, but he has sneaky pop evidenced by a top exit velocity of 97 MPH at a 2019 Perfect game event, which puts him in the top 4% of his class. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/18/73/.262/.326/.420/22

33) Tanner Burns CLE, RHP, 22.3 – Selected 36th overall, Burns has a history of excellent production in the SEC with a pitching line of 2.86/1.17/210/67 in 188.2 career IP. He has plus command over a fastball he can ramp up to 97 MPH, to go along with a plus breaking ball and average change. He’s on the small side at 6’0”, 215 pounds and had shoulder problems in 2019, so durability is a concern. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.15/1.27/162 in 168 IP

34) Maikol Hernandez BAL, SS, 17.6 – At 6’3”, 175 pounds Hernandez has loads of upside with plus speed and the potential for plus power. He’s currently an all fields, line drive hitter who consistently makes hard contact. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 73/24/78/.259/.327/.452/13

35) Cade Cavalli WASH, RHP, 22.7 – Selected 22nd overall, Cavalli has a prototypical starter build at 6’4”, 226 pounds with mid 90’s heat, two swing and miss breaking balls, and a developing changeup. He’s had injury issues which has prevented him from pitching very much and there are control problems too, so the risk is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.06/1.33/155 in 156 IP

36) Bobby Miller LAD, RHP, 22.0 – Selected 29th overall, Miller is 6’5”, 220 pounds with a plus fastball that reaches the upper 90’s, a plus slider, and a potentially plus changeup. 2020 was the first year he was going to be a full time starter, and his delivery indicates some bullpen risk. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/3.92/1.29/149 in 151 IP

37) Zach DeLoach SEA, OF, 22.7 – Selected 43rd overall, DeLoach exploded in the 2019 Cape Cod League with a .353/.428/.541 triple-slash after disappointing with a .611 OPS in the SEC earlier that year. He carried over the Cape Cod league success in 2020 with a 1.336 OPS, 6 steals and a 3/14 K/BB in 18 games. He doesn’t have any elite tools, but has the chance to be an all category contributor. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/20/76/.267/.329/.437/10

38) Tyler Soderstrom OAK, C, 19.4 – Selected 26th overall, Soderstrom is an offensive minded catcher with the potential to hit for both average and power, but is not a lock to stick behind the plate. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 68/22/76/.268/.335/.446/4

39) Jhonny Piron TB, OF, 17.2 – At 6’1”, 165 pounds Piron is tooled up with excellent athleticism, plus speed and power projection, but needs to continue refining his hit tool. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 77/20/74/.256/.323/.442/14

40) Jared Shuster ATL, LHP, 22.8 – Selected 25th overall, Shuster showed dramatically improved control in the 2019 Cape Cod League (1.4 BB/9 in 32 IP), and not only did he maintain that in 26.1 IP in 2020 (1.4 BB/9), but he also increased his fastball velocity by about 4 MPH with the ability to hit 97 MPH. His best pitch is a plus changeup to go along with an average slider. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.21/1.30/168 in 173 IP

41) Jared Kelley CHW, RHP, 19.5 – Selected 47th overall, Kelley throws mid 90’s gas with a plus changeup, but lacks feel on his breaking ball. The upside is considerable if the breaking ball improves, but if it doesn’t he may end up in the pen. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.98/1.31/158 in 155 IP

42) Cole Wilcox TB, RHP, 21.9 – Selected 80th overall, Wilcox was starting to show improved control with only 2 walks in 23 IP before the season got shutdown (5.7 BB/9 in 2019). It’s a good sign as the stuff is nasty with a mid 90’s fastball, potentially plus slider and developing change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.08/1.33/161 in 158 IP

43) Jordan Westburg BAL, SS, 22.1 – Selected 30th overall, Westburg has the raw talent to be a plus power/speed combo, but he hasn’t been able to tap into his raw power with only 10 homers in 124 NCAA games, and the hit tool is also a concern with high strikeout rates throughout his career. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/15/68/.246/.318/.420/13

44) Dillon Dingler DET, C, 22.6 – Selected 38th overall, Dingler was just starting to tap into his raw power in 2020 with 5 homers in 13 games. He’s a plus athlete for a catcher with the chance to steal a handful of bases, which is always nice to get from your catcher position. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 69/17/63/.260/.323/.421/7

45) Clayton Beeter LAD, RHP, 22.6 – Selected 66th overall, Beeter has impressive stuff with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and the potential for two plus breaking balls. 2020 was his first year as a starter in college, and while the numbers are impressive (2.14 ERA with a 33/4 K/BB), it came in only 21 IP and he had a 8.7 BB/9 in 20.2 IP in 2019. Reliever risk is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/3.83/1.32/141 in 127 IP

46) Hudson Haskin BAL, OF, 22.3 – Selected 39th overall, Haskin has shown the ability to hit for hard contact with strong plate approach numbers at Tulane, slashing .363/.457/.612 with 11 homers and a 39/40 K/BB in 73 career games. He’s a plus defender with plus speed although it only resulted in 5 career NCAA stolen bases. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/18/70/.263/.324/.426/9

47) Jared Jones PIT, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 44th overall, Jones is a great athlete with a mid to upper 90’s fastball, potentially plus slider and developing change. Control has been spotty and he doesn’t have ideal size at 6’1”, 180 pounds. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.11/1.34/154 in 151 IP

48) Owen Caissie CHC, OF, 18.9 – Selected 45th overall, Caissie is young for his high school class and has plus raw power with above average speed at 6’4”, 190 pounds, but it comes with strikeout issues. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 73/24/79/.238/.321/.462/9

49) Jordan Nwogu CHC, OF, 22.1 – Selected 88th overall, Nwogu is 6’3”, 235 pounds with a plus power/speed combo and very strong numbers in his 3 years in the Big Ten, slashing .334/.430/.545 with 20 homers, 30 steals, and a 96/63 K/BB in 125 career games. There are some concerns over his swing, but the upside is considerable. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/23/77/.253/.325/.457/14

50) Blaze Jordan BOS, 3B, 18.3 – Selected 89th overall, Jordan has been known for his prodigious raw power for years now, consistently putting up impressive exit velocity numbers, but limited defensive value means he’s likely going to have to hit his ceiling to see everyday at-bats. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 67/25/79/.250/.325/.473/4

By Michael Halpern (@MichaelCHalpern)
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Posted on February 9, 2020March 3, 2020 by Michael Halpern

Top 487 Prospects Rankings for 2020 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

This list was extrapolated from my Top 1,000 Rankings for 2020 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues, which you can find the link to below. Here is the Top 487 Prospects Rankings for 2020 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues:

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Player Name TEAM, POSITION, AGE (Years.Months on 2020 Opening Day – Months are on a scale of 0-11 … I know it is not mathematically correct, but I do all of this manually)

Projections (Hitters): R/HR/RBI/AVG/OBP/SLG/SB
(Pitchers): Wins/ERA/WHIP/K/Saves

1) Wander Franco TB, SS, 19.1 – Recently signed international prospects are the best class of prospect to invest in for upside value. The top owners in your dynasty league have been able to reap massive rewards by acquiring prospects like Juan Soto, Vlad Jr., Ronald Acuna, Victor Robles and Wander Franco within a few years of their signing at bargain rates that were not commensurate with their universally agreed upon elite talent (I know, I know … Kevin Maitan exists too). High School players selected in the MLB Draft don’t get that same risk baked into their ranking. It’s too late to get Franco, and rankings are starting to catch up, but there is still value to be found. 2020 Projection: September-13/4/9/.277/.341/.445/4 Prime Projection: 114/33/113/.316/.405/.595/17

2) Luis Robert CHW, OF, 22.8 – New $50 million contract has Robert’s hype skyrocketing. I already had him ranked #2 overall because of the elite power/speed combo, but a 24.7% K% and 4.9% BB% at Triple-A is almost all you need to know to realize the road to fantasy glory might not be a completely straight line. 2020 Projection: 72/27/83/.254/.306/.471/19 Prime Projection: 94/34/101/.277/.339/.521/25

3) Jo Adell LAA, OF, 21.0 – Elite athlete with double plus power. 32.6% K% and 0 homers in 27 games at Triple-A likely ensures at least a couple months of development time there in 2020. 2020 Projection: July-39/13/45/.250/.301/.459/6 Prime Projection: 101/37/108/.271/.353/.538/13

4) Gavin Lux LAD, 2B/SS, 22.4 – I tried to tell you last off-season that Lux was being underrated, writing, “Me thinks Lux is still being a bit underrated right now.” He isn’t underrated anymore. 2020 Projection: 78/19/74/.272/.334/.451/11 Prime Projection: 98/28/93/.283/.356/.495/14

5) Julio Rodriguez SEA, OF, 19.3 – Advanced beyond his years feel to hit which he displayed at Full-A (.293 BA), High-A (.462 BA), and the Fall League (.288 BA). Add to that at least plus raw power and you have one of the most coveted prospects in baseball. ETA: Late 2021 Prime Projection: 96/35/109/.290/.368/.550/8

6) MacKenzie Gore SD, LHP, 21.1 – Potential for 4 plus pitches with plus control. Destroyed Hi-A with a silly pitching line of 1.02/0.71/110/20/ in 79.1 IP. 2020 Projection: June-8/3.82/1.26/118 in 108 IP Prime Projection: 17/3.22/1.03/240 in 200 IP

7) Jarred Kelenic SEA, OF, 20.8 – Performed well across 3 levels of the minors in his first full season of pro ball, culminating with a 133 wRC+ at Double-A. Above average to plus potential in every category. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 96/25/87/.283/.351/.485/16

8) Jesus Luzardo OAK, LHP, 22.6 – Shoulder injury limited Luzardo to just 58 IP at a variety of levels (Rk, Hi-A, Triple-A, MLB playoffs), but he dominated at each stop with 3 plus pitches (mid 90’s fastball, curve, and change). He has a chance to be special, but with a career high of 109 IP, it remains to be seen if he can stay healthy and produce for 180+ IP. 2020 Projection: 10/3.68/1.19/160 in 142 IP Prime Projection: 15/3.39/1.11/213 in 183 IP

9) Dylan Carlson STL, OF, 21.6 – Major power breakout (26 homers) while maintaining a strong plate approach (116/58 K/BB in 126 games) in the upper levels of the minors. He’s likely the Cardinals best outfielder right now (save for maybe Tommy Edman). 2020 Projection: June-51/13/48/.262/.333/.447/8 Prime Projection: 94/27/91/.277/.352/.488/12

10) Jasson Dominguez NYY, OF, 17.2 – When you get the opportunity to draft at the top of a first year player draft, you just don’t pass on this type of generational talent. Double plus power/speed combo with a good feel to hit. Upside is #1 player in fantasy. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 109/32/101/.287/.373/.532/25

11) Marco Luciano SF, SS, 18.7 – Knocked 10 homers in 47 games in his first season of pro ball. Lightening quick bat speed with potential for double plus power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 91/33/99/.277/.350/.520/9

12) Andrew Vaughn CHW, 1B, 22.0 – If drafting a 17 year old without a single pro plate attempt is just more risk than you are able to handle, Vaughn is your safe alternative for the top pick in a FYPD. Patient hitter with plus contact rates and plus power. Type of college bat who should move fast. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 92/31/103/.285/.370/.518/2

13) Carter Kieboom WASH, SS/2B, 22.7 – Patient hitter with a swing geared towards both average and power. If you can buy low based off his .128 BA and 37.2% K% in his small sample MLB debut, do it. 2020 Projection: May-64/18/68/.268/.339/.440/3 Prime Projection: 93/26/92/.281/.359/.486/7

14) Brendan Rodgers COL, 2B, 23.8 – Season ending labrum surgery in July makes it unlikely for Rodgers to wrestle the starting 2B job from Ryan McMahon early in the season, but his plus hit, plus power ceiling still makes him the favorite long term. Or Colorado trades Arenado and there is room for both. 2020 Projection: June-45/15/52/.266/.316/.451/4 Prime Projection: 85/29/96/.279/.335/.492/5

15) Adley Rutschman BAL, C, 22.2 – Selected 1st overall in the 2019 draft, Rutschman is a plus defensive catcher with a middle of the order offensive profile. Just keep in mind that catchers inherently get more days off during the season, are at a greater risk of injury, and just generally get worn down over the course of a season and career. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 85/27/91/.282/.368/.508/2

16) Forrest Whitley HOU, RHP, 22.6 – Missed seven weeks with shoulder inflammation and battled command issues all season (7.99 ERA and 86/44 K/BB in 59.2 IP). He got back on track in the Fall League with a 2.88 ERA and 32/9 K/BB in 25 IP. The ace upside is still there, but the risk is evident. 2020 Projection: July-5/4.15/1.31/83 in 76 IP Prime Projection: 16/3.44/1.18/211 in 188 IP

17) Casey Mize DET, RHP, 22.11 – Plus command of a 4 pitch mix with a nasty splitter as the money pitch. Wasn’t the same after missing a month with shoulder inflammation in June, which is yet another reminder of how risky pitching prospects are. 2020 Projection: July-5/3.82/1.26/78 in 82 IP Prime Projection: 15/3.51/1.16/191 in 182 IP

18) Royce Lewis MIN, SS, 20.10 – Salvaged a down year at High-A and Double-A (.236/.290/.371) by destroying the Arizona Fall League (.353/.411/.565) and taking home MVP honors. Regardless, spike in strikeout rate across all levels calls into question how much average he will ultimately hit for. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 84/25/89/.273/.332/.461/22

19) Kristian Robinson ARI, OF, 19.4 – High strikeout rates are a legitimate concern, but he has been among the youngest players at every level, and the elite power/speed combo has you dreaming of a Fernando Tatis like breakout. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/30/95/.262/.347/.503/18

20) Nate Pearson TOR, RHP, 23.7 – 6’6”, 245 pound beast who crushed 3 levels of the minors (A+, AA, AAA) with an upper 90’s fastball and plus slider. 2020 Projection: July-4/3.88/1.29/74 in 70 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.48/1.19/192 in 178 IP

21) Luis Patino SD, RHP, 20.5 – Double plus mid to upper 90’s fastball with a slider that flashes plus and developing changeup. Patino is a player I’m targeting in trades considering the hype hasn’t quite matched his top of the rotation upside. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 15/3.41/1.16/195 in 177 IP

22) Matt Manning DET, RHP, 22.3 – Improvements to changeup and control led to a huge year at Triple-A, putting up a pitching line of 2.56/0.98/148/38 in 133.2 IP. Adding a tick or two to his low 90’s fastball could take him to the next level. 2020 Projection: August-4/3.96/1.30/61 in 54 IP Prime Projection: 15/3.62/1.21/212 in 192 IP

23) Jeter Downs BOS, SS, 21.8 – I was high on Downs coming into 2019, ranking him 45th overall on my 2019 Top 472 Prospects Ranking. He continued to show off the same skills at High-A and Double-A that made me so high on him, which is a good feel to hit, the ability to lift the ball, and base stealing skills. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 87/26/83/.274/.347/.469/14

24) Brennen Davis CHC, OF, 20.5 – At an athletic 6’4”, 175 pounds, Davis has a plus power/speed combo with a good feel to hit. He slashed .305/.381/.525 with 8 homers, 4 steals, and a 38/18 K/BB in 50 games at Full-A. He’s still not getting his due respect. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/28/93/.274/.340/.495/13

25) CJ Abrams SD, SS, 19.6 – Plus hit tool and plus speed shined through in his pro debut, slashing .401/.442/.662 with 14 steals and a 9% K% in 32 rookie ball games. 3 homers shows he has decent pop, and at 6’2”, 185 pounds, there is room to grow into more. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 93/16/72/.287/.349/.439/30

26) Alec Bohm PHI, 3B, 23.9 – Contact ability translated to pro ball with a 14.1% K% at Double-A, to go along with 14 homers and a 10.4% walk rate in 63 games. He then went to the AFL and put up a .925 OPS in 19 games. 2020 Projection: September-8/3/11/.259/.321/.441/0 Prime Projection: 83/26/94/.278/.344/.486/3

27) Drew Waters ATL, OF, 21.3 – Took home MVP honors in the Southern League with a .319 BA, 35 doubles, 9 triples, 5 homers, and 13 steals in 108 games, although he did struggle with contact (26.7% K% in Double-A and 36.1% K% in Triple-A). 2020 Projection: August-25/5/21/.259/.309/.413/6 Prime Projection: 87/24/83/.278/.341/.470/18

28) Alex Kirilloff MIN, 1B/OF, 22.5 – Wrist injury kept Kirilloff out for the first month and a half of the season and likely contributed to sapping his power when he returned. He came on in the second half with 13 homers in final 76 games including the playoffs. 2020 Projection: July-32/11/43/.265/.320/.443/2 Prime Projection: 88/26/93/.283/.335/.485/5

29) Bobby Witt Jr. KC, SS, 19.10 – Mediocre pro debut (.670 OPS), but he still showed a good feel to hit (19.4% K%) and speed (9 steals), which is promising considering the power is definitely in there. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/26/88/.271/.338/.476/19

30) Michael Kopech CHW, RHP, 23.11 – Hit 100 MPH in an instructional league start in October, proving the elite raw stuff is back after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2018. Brent Honeywell’s complications post Tommy John still forces me to bake in some added risk with Kopech’s rank. 2020 Projection: July-5/4.21/1.35/87 in 72 IP Prime Projection: 16/3.45/1.21/230 in 192 IP

31) A.J. Puk OAK, LHP, 24.11 – The stuff is all the way back after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2018, displaying a 97.5 MPH fastball and 90 MPH slider coming out of the pen for Oakland down the stretch. 2020 Projection: May-8/3.83/1.32/131 in 115 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.52/1.26/199 in 176 IP

32) Vidal Brujan TB, 2B, 22.2 – Double plus speed and he loves to run with 103 stolen bases in 221 games over the past two seasons. Prototypical leadoff hitter with near elite contact ability and a good plate approach, although he struggles vs. lefties. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 87/13/51/.281/.340/.418/37

33) Spencer Howard PHI, RHP, 23.8 – Shoulder stiffness in April limited Howard to 71 IP, but he dominated in those innings with a pitching line of 2.03/0.83/94/16. Mid 90’s heat and three potentially above average secondaries gives Howard legitimate top of the rotation potential. 2020 Projection: August-3/4.01/1.31/55 in 51 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.58/1.20/192 in 175 IP

34) Dustin May LAD, RHP, 22.7 – Strong MLB debut with a pitching line of 3.63/1.10/32/5 in 34.2 IP. Has plus control over a nasty 96.2 MPH sinker and 90.9 MPH cutter, while also mixing in a curve and change. 2020 Projection: June-7/3.91/1.24/86 in 93 IP Prime Projection: 15/3.61/1.18/186 in 191 IP

35) Sixto Sanchez MIA, RHP, 21.8 – Dominates with a fastball that can hit 100+ MPH to go along with 2 plus secondaries (changeup, slider) and plus control. 8.48 K/9 isn’t very impressive, but has the elite stuff to produce more K’s down the line. 2020 Projection: August-3/3.72/1.23/51 in 56 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.63/1.13/181 in 179 IP

36) Cristian Pache ATL, OF, 21.5 – Power and patience took a step forward, but the mainstream list prospect hype is still centered around his double plus center field defense. 2020 Projection: September-8/1/5/.251/.295/.394/2 Prime Projection: 86/21/79/.273/.338/.455/17

37) Taylor Trammell SD, OF, 22.6 – Down year at Double-A but remains a great athlete and 20/20 threat if he can make the proper adjustments to unlock more power. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 86/21/77/.266/.344/.451/21

38) Corbin Carroll ARI, OF, 19.7 – Drafted 16th overall, Carroll has double plus speed with a strong plate approach and sneaky pop, posting a 91 MPH average exit velocity in his pro debut. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 92/18/76/.276/.344/.455/29

39) Aaron Bracho CLE, SS, 18.11 – Bracho is one of those players I was talking about in the Wander blurb (along with Noelvi Marte, Orelvis Martinez, Luis Matos, and Liover Peguero to name a few). He signed for $1.5 million in 2017 and then missed all of 2018 with a broken arm which kept the hype in check. He had his coming out party in 2019 in stateside rookie ball, showing a great feel to hit (15.3% K%), an advanced plate approach (16.8% BB%) and plus power (6 homers and a 51.8% FB% in 30 games). Limited defensive value will keep his ranking on real life lists down. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/28/92/.278/.354/.487/9

40) Noelvi Marte SEA, SS, 18.6 – Signed for $1.5 million in 2018, Marte showed off his plus power/speed combo in the Dominican League, slashing .309/371/.511 with 9 homers, 17 steals and a 55/29 K/BB in 65 games. Now is the last chance to buy before he comes stateside and the price skyrockets. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/25/86/.272/.341/.478/18

41) Brendan McKay TB, LHP, 24.4 – Plus command of a 4 pitch arsenal, but none of his pitches are dominant, which led to MLB hitters teeing off in his 49.2 IP debut with a 90.5 MPH exit velocity against, 93.4 MPH FB/LD, and 16.7 degree launch angle. 2020 Projection: June-7/4.13/1.28/108 in 104 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.68/1.17/189 in 183 IP

42) Ian Anderson ATL, RHP, 21.11 – Crushed Double-A with a 2.68 ERA and 147/47 K/BB in 111 IP before struggling at Triple-A over 24.2 IP. Potential for 3 plus pitches but will have to improve command and/or add MPH to the fastball to become a top of the rotation starter. 2020 Projection: August-2/4.21/1.34/33 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.60/1.26/210 in 190 IP

43) Jordan Groshans TOR, SS, 20.5 – In the midst of a great full-season debut (.337/.427/.482 in 23 games) when a left foot injury shut him down for the season. Excellent all around hitter with plus raw power and average speed. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/26/90/.278/.355/.485/8

44) Orelvis Martinez TOR, SS, 18.7 – Lived up to his $3.5 million price tag, jumping straight to stateside ball (Gulf) and slashed .275/.352/.549 with 7 homers and a 29/14 K/BB in 40 games. Potential for plus hit and plus power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/30/95/.276/.343/.518/4

45) Alek Thomas ARI, OF, 19.11 – Advanced beyond his years plate approach with plus speed and an excellent 90 MPH average exit velocity. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 89/20/74/.279/.358/.450/21

46) Nick Madrigal CHW, 2B, 23.1 – Incredible 16/44 K/BB in 120 games spread across 3 levels of the minors (A+, AA, AAA), but his power upside is nonexistent. 2020 Projection: May-69/5/41/.278/.329/.390/19 Prime Projection: 91/10/56/.292/.343/.409/27

47) Xavier Edwards TB, 2B, 20.8 – Elite contact numbers translated to full-season ball with a 10.2% K% at Full-A and a 8.8% K% at High-A, as did his speed with 34 stolen bases in 123 games. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 92/10/48/.289/.342/.405/34

48) JJ Bleday MIA, OF, 22.5 – Power broke out with 26 homers in 65 games at Vanderbilt. Then went straight to High-A and displayed a good feel to hit (19.2% K%) and ability to lift the ball (34.9% GB%) despite the mediocre overall numbers (.690 OPS). ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 79/27/88/.274/.341/.484/5

49) Heliot Ramos SF, OF, 20.7 – Continues to be pushed aggressively through the minors, and he responded this year with a 143 wRC+ at High-A and 119 wRC+ in 25 games at Double-A. Big time power will be his calling card. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 83/28/86/.264/.341/.482/10

50) Nolan Gorman STL, 3B, 19.11 – Mediocre numbers at Full-A and High-A, but the power, patience and strikeout profile remains unchanged. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/33/92/.253/.336/.508/2

51) Triston Casas BOS, 1B, 20.3 – Reasonable 23.5% K% in full season debut to go along with 19 homers. At 6’4”, 238 pounds the power was never in question, so the relative contact ability is very encouraging. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/31/88/.268/.347/.503/3

52) Evan White SEA, 1B, 24.1 – Carried over the power gains he made towards the end of 2018 into 2019 with 18 homers and a career low 42.4% GB% in 92 games at Double-A. Is a sure bet to spend most, if not all of 2020 in the majors with a newly signed 6 year, $24 million contract. 2020 Projection: 78/22/73/.264/.325/.450/5 Prime Projection: 81/27/86/.276/.338/.473/6

53) Tarik Skubal DET, LHP, 23.4 – Scout the stat line ace with a pitching line of 2.42/1.01/179/37 in 122.2 IP split between High-A and Double-A, Stuff profiles more as a high end mid-rotation starter, but it’s hard to argue with those results. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 13/3.71/1.23/195 in 181 IP

54) Brailyn Marquez CHC, LHP, 21.2 – Big lefty at 6’4”, 185 pounds, Marquez throws an upper 90’s fastball with a potentially plus slider and developing changeup. Still needs to improve control/command, but this is the type of high upside arm I love taking a chance on. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 14/3.55/1.23/187 in 174 IP

55) Jazz Chisholm MIA, SS, 22.3 – Career high 11.4% BB% at Double-A while continuing to hit the ball in the air with plus speed. Upside is high, but 32.1% K% gives him a very low batting average floor. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 83/28/81/.244/.328/.462/15

56) Riley Greene DET, OF, 19.6 – Drafted 5th overall, the only blemish on Greene’s otherwise great pro debut is that his strikeout rate was a little on the high side at 25%. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/25/89/.280/.352/.475/9

57) George Valera CLE, OF, 19.5 – Hit tool was not as good as expected (27.7% K% at Short-A) but the power showed out with 8 homers in 46 games, and the sweet lefty swing still impressed. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/26/88/.276/.360/.478/9

58) Nolan Jones CLE, 3B, 21.11 – Lefty slugger with legitimate strikeout issues (31 K’s and 4 homers in 15 games at the Arizona Fall League) but some of that is due to his passive plate approach and sky high walk rates. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 85/29/85/.251/.369/.478/2

59) Josh Lowe TB, OF, 22.2 – Power broke out at Double-A with 18 homers in 121 games to go along with 30 steals and a 132/59 K/BB. The hit tool still needs improvement, but Lowe’s stock took a huge jump last season. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 82/25/80/.250/.332/.468/19

60) Trevor Larnach MIN, OF, 23.1 – Game power didn’t show up as hoped (13 homers in 127 games split between High-A and Double-A) with high ground ball rates, although he improved at the end of the season with 6 homers in final 28 games. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 77/27/87/.265/.340/.470/5

61) Joey Bart SF, C, 23.3 – Power hitting catcher whose home ballpark suppresses power, although San Francisco is moving the fences in this year. Suffered two broken hands from being hit by pitches, once in April and then again in October in the AFL. 2020 Projection: August-15/7/22/.247/.302/.436/1 Prime Projection: 69/25/81/.262/.330/.467/3

62) Hunter Bishop SF, OF, 21.9 – Drafted 10th overall, Bishop has one of the best power/speed combos in the draft, but has racked up strikeouts in every league he has played in. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 82/28/78/.247/.332/.471/14

63) Grayson Rodriguez BAL, RHP, 20.4 – Impressed in his full season debut with a pitching line of 2.68/0.99/129/36 in 94 IP. The scouting report backs up the production with mid 90’s heat, 3 potentially plus secondaries, and plus control/command. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 14/3.69/1.20/196 in 180 IP

64) Nico Hoerner CHC, SS, 22.11 – Plus contact/speed profile who has to learn how to fully tap into his moderate raw power. Suffered a hairline fracture in his wrist in May which likely further depressed his power. 2020 Projection: 67/9/43/.279/.321/.411/11 Prime Projection: 88/16/72/.288/.340/.432/16

65) Nick Solak TEX, 2B/3B/OF, 25.2 – Excellent MLB debut, slashing .293/.393/.491 with 5 homers, 2 steals, and a 29/15 K/BB in 33 games. Has been a ground ball hitter throughout his career, but exit velocity and sprint speed are strong. 2020 Projection: 79/20/74/.271/.339/.452/10

66) Jonathan India CIN, 3B, 23.3 – Hasn’t gotten to as much of his plus raw power as hoped, hitting only 11 homers in 121 games, but has showed an advanced approach with a good feel to hit and some speed. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 85/24/79/.272/.349/.461/12

67) Mitch Keller PIT, RHP, 24.0 – 7.13 ERA in 48 IP MLB debut but it came with a 12.19 K/9 and 3.19 FIP, which makes the debut more encouraging than discouraging. Relies heavily on a 95.4 MPH fastball with a plus slider being his best secondary. 2020 Projection: 10/4.02/1.30/167 in 161 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.77/1.25/191 in 182 IP

68) Josiah Gray LAD, RHP, 22.3 – Decimated 3 levels of the minors (A, A+, AA) with a plus fastball/slider combo and plus command. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 14/3.63/1.18/183 in 176 IP

69) Logan Gilbert SEA, RHP, 22.11 – Dominated his first year of pro ball just as easily as he did the Atlantic Sun Conference, putting up a pitching line of 2.13/0.95/165/33 in 135 IP split between A, A+, and AA. Relies heavily on his plus fastball but slider, curve, and change all have the potential to develop into quality secondaries. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 14/3.66/1.21/196 in 185 IP

70) Sean Murphy OAK, C, 25.6 – It’s a small sample but he knocked 4 homers with a 90.7 MPH exit velocity and 96.6 MPH FB/LD exit velocity in his 20 game MLB debut. This after hitting 10 homes in 31 games at Triple-A. If he can raise his launch angle a bit, and with his already strong plate approach, Murphy has the potential to be one of the better hitting catchers in baseball. 2020 Projection: 56/18/52/.255/.338/.441/0 Prime Projection: 73/24/82/.268/.357/.468/1

71) Austin Hays BAL, OF, 24.9 – Strong September in the majors (.947 OPS in 75 PA), although his minor league numbers weren’t as strong (.758 OPS at Triple-A). Inside track to win the Orioles opening day starting CF job. 2020 Projection: 78/24/75/.265/.312/.456/10

72) Simeon Woods Richardson TOR, RHP, 19.6 – Impressive 18-year-old season in Full-A and High-A with a 126/24 K/BB in 106.2 IP. He displayed an advanced four pitch mix headlined by a plus fastball/slider combo. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 14/3.64/1.16/198 in 183 IP

73) Oneil Cruz PIT, SS, 21.6 – Fly ball percentage jumped up 8.9% to 38.1% after his promotion to Double-A. If he can maintain those gains, the double plus raw power will definitely start to shine through. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 78/28/86/.252/.323/.474/9

74) Brandon Marsh LAA, OF, 22.4 – Lowered strikeout rate to 22.3% at Double-A (27.7% at High-A in 2018), which is very encouraging. Next step is hitting fewer ground balls (52.6%). 2020 Projection: September-12/2/9/.252/.327/.413/3 Prime Projection: 83/22/78/.271/.350/.457/16

75) Greg Jones TB, SS, 22.1 – Drafted 22nd overall, Jones is a great athlete with double plus speed and developing power. He’s had strikeout issues in his career (25.7% at Short-A), but the upside is considerable. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/16/62/.268/.349/.421/32

76) Edward Cabrera MIA, RHP, 22.0 – Much improved secondaries and control combined with his electric mid 90’s fastball made Cabrera one of the biggest pitching breakouts in the minors, posting a pitching line of 2.23/0.99/116/31 in 96.2 IP split between High-A and Double-A. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 13/3.76/1.23/191 in 182 IP

77) Brent Honeywell TB, RHP, 25.0 – Had surgery in June to repair a fractured right elbow which he suffered while rehabbing from 2017 Tommy John surgery. It’s a reminder not to just assume a pitcher will return seamlessly from Tommy John. 2020 Projection: August-2/4.31/1.34/46 in 40 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.71/1.22/175 in 163 IP

78) Matthew Liberatore STL, LHP, 20.5 – Strong full season debut with a 3.10 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 76/31 K/BB in 78.1 IP. Advanced for his age with a 4 pitch mix and plus command. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.72/1.21/182 in 175 IP

79) Deivi Garcia NYY, RHP, 20.10 – Added a slider this year to give him a chance at 4 plus pitches at peak. At 5’9”, 163 pounds, how much you buy into Garcia might depend on how much you buy into the prejudice against small righties. 2020 Projection: August-3/4.15/1.33/57 in 51 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.78/1.27/193 in 177 IP

80) Robert Puason OAK, SS, 17.5 – Signed for $5.1 million, Pauson is a projectable 6’3”, 165 pounds with plus speed, a good feel to hit and developing power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 88/23/82/.275/.346/.462/26

81) Ke’Bryan Hayes PIT, 3B, 23.2 – Hasn’t made any attempts to unlock more power, but has maintained his strong plate approach, good feel to hit, and ability to use the entire field at every minor league level. Plus glove at 3B will buy him time until the power ticks up. 2020 Projection: July-39/9/32/.253/.317/.406/6 Prime Projection: 88/22/79/.276/.348/.460/13

82) Daniel Lynch KC, LHP, 23.4 – 6’6”, 190 pounds with a 4 pitch mix headlined by a plus fastball/slider combo and good control. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 12/3.81/1.24/179 in 171 IP

83) DL Hall BALT, LHP, 21.6 – Plus fastball/curve combo with a developing slider and changeup. Control needs to take a step forward with a 6.0 BB/9 at High-A. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 12/3.76/1.32/187 in 174 IP

84) Jesus Sanchez MIA, OF, 22.6 – Two straight years of modest production has dimmed Sanchez’ prospect hype a bit, but his plus raw power and good feel to hit haven’t gone anywhere. 2020 Projection: September-7/2/8/.254/.308/.410/1 Prime Projection: 77/24/86/.275/.339/.470/7

85) Erick Pena KC, OF, 17.1 – Signed for $3.8 million, Pena is 6’3” with a smooth and powerful left handed swing. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/28/93/.274/.355/.491/5

86) Hunter Greene CIN, RHP, 20.8 – Underwent Tommy John surgery on April 9th. When healthy, fastball sits in the upper 90’s and has stirkeout stuff with 89 K’s in 68.1 IP in 2018. Secondaries are still raw. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 14/3.58/1.19/191 in 177 IP

87) Ronny Mauricio NYM, SS, 19.0 – Mediocre full-season debut as an 18 year old (.665 OPS), but still possess all the tools that made him one of the top international signings in 2017. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/26/88/.277/.335/.471/5

88) Geraldo Perdomo ARI, SS, 20.5 – Elite plate approach transferred to full season ball with a 67/70 K/BB in 116 games split between Full-A and High-A. Power hasn’t shown up yet, but at 6’3”, 184 pounds there is certainly more to come. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 91/18/73/.289/372/.448/16

89) Daulton Varsho ARI, C, 23.9 – With Carson Kelly establishing himself in 2019, Varsho might have to find playing time at positions other than catcher. He has an above average power/speed combo and a good feel to hit, so it might be better off for his fantasy value anyway. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 84/23/77/.275/.340/.460/14

90) Tyler Freeman CLE, SS, 20.10 – Elite contact rates transferred to full season ball with a 10.3% K% at Full-A and 9.1% at High-A. He doesn’t have an overly high ground ball rate, so when he inevitably gains strength as he matures, the home runs will come. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 88/15/52/.291/.338/.431/17

91) Luis Campusano SD, C, 21.6 – Everything took a step forward at High-A. As long as he can keep his launch angle up, Campusano’s plus hitting ability and hard contact ensures a true impact fantasy catcher. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 68/22/79/.281/.343/.457/0

92) Brayan Rocchio CLE, SS, 19.4 – Plus contact rates (13.6% K% at Short-A) with plus speed (14 steals in 69 games) and developing power (5 homers). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 85/16/69/.283/.338/.435/23

93) Liover Peguero PIT, SS, 19.3 – Advanced feel to hit with above average speed and power. Slashed .364/.410/.559 with 5 homers, 8 steals and a 21.8% K% in 38 games in the Pioneer League. Will need to start lifting the ball more to reach full potential. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/20/72/.278/.332/.448/20

94) Luis Matos SF, OF, 18.2 – Signed for $725,000 in 2018, Matos immediately raised his stock in the DSL, showing more power than expected (7 homers in 55 games) to go along with speed (20 steals) and a good feel to hit (11.1% K%). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/22/81/.278/.335/.455/14

95) Daniel Espino CLE, RHP, 19.3 – Drafted 24th overall, Espino has a four pitch mix headlined by an explosive upper 90’s fastball and potentially plus slider. Improvements in control/command and changeup will dictate how good he can become. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 13/3.75/1.26/190 in 178 IP

96) Seth Beer ARI, 1B, 23.7 – Trade to the NL hurts considering he is a poor defensive player, but the production continues to be strong with 26 homers and a 21% K% at High-A and Double-A. 2020 Projection: August-14/8/22/.248/.312/.468/0 Prime Projection: 68/30/81/.268/.342/.491/1

97) Ryan Mountcastle BAL, 1B/OF, 23.1 – Hit every year of his career and power started to really blossom this season. Poor defense is the biggest hurdle to playing time, but Baltimore isn’t exactly overflowing with talent right now. 2020 Projection: July-36/12/41/.262/.301/.441/1 Prime Projection: 77/26/85/.274/.318/.472/3

98) Bobby Dalbec BOS, 3B, 24.9 – Improved strikeout rate to a respectable 24.7% but infield fly ball rate spiked to 24.8% at Double-A and 30.3% at Triple-A. The huge power will certainly translate with 32 homers in 2018 and 27 homers in 2019. 2020 Projection: August-15/8/21/.233/.315/.446/1 Prime Projection: 78/33/87/.248/.342/.488/4

99) Jose Urquidy HOU, RHP, 24.11 – Urquidy has a rotation spot, has some MLB success under his belt (including a great 10 IP in the playoffs), and is in an organization known for their excellent development of pitchers. He throws a 4 pitch mix with a 93.2 MPH fastball and an 84.3 MPH changeup as his best/most used secondary with plus control. 2020 Projection: 10/4.02/1.23/169 in 172 IP

100) Jose Garcia CIN, SS, 22.0 – After a mediocre stateside debut in 2018, Garcia shook the rust off and put up a +133 wRC+ in the pitcher friendly FSL. He has a contact over power approach right now with plus speed. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 77/20/81/.271/.328/.437/14

101) Kyle Wright ATL, RHP, 24.9 – Throws 5 pitches highlighted by a plus fastball/slider combo. Results in MLB haven’t been good in 25.2 IP and needs to improve command, but the stuff has looked good. 2020 Projection: 3/4.23/1.33/71 in 70 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.91/1.29/174 in 174 IP

102) Shane Baz TB, RHP, 20.10 – Plus fastball/slider combo but control is still raw. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.79/1.29/177 in 171 IP

103) Kyle Lewis SEA, OF, 24.9 – Expected to break camp as the starting left fielder. 6 homers in 18 game MLB debut is a flicker of hope, but 29.4% K% and 11 homers in 122 games at Double-A keeps my expectations in check. 2020 Projection: 69/23/75/.243/.319/.438/2 Prime Projection: 76/27/84/.256/.331/.471/4

104) Jake Fraley SEA, OF, 24.10 – Power took a big step forward with 19 homers in 99 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. With a solid feel to hit and above average speed, the added power gives him a chance to be an everyday player. 2020 Projection: 62/16/58/.251/.304/.413/11 Prime Projection: 78/20/74/.268/.329/.432/14

105) Brusdar Graterol LAD, RHP, 21.7 – 99 MPH fastball with a plus slider and developing change. Injury and pen risk were always high, and I still think he has a chance to start, but the new report about his medicals projecting him in a relief role is hard to ignore. 2020 Projection: 3/3.81/1.26/51 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 4/3.33/1.17/85 in 81 IP

106) Shogo Akiyama CIN, OF, 32.0 – Slashed .303/.392/.471 with 20 homers, 12 steals, and a 108/78/ K/BB in 143 games in the Japan Pacific League. Doesn’t sell out for power with a line drive approach. Plus speed has been more valuable for his center field defense than it has for his base stealing ability. 2020 Projection: 77/20/71/.272/.338/.436/14

107) Yoshitomo Tsutsugo TB, OF, 28.4 – Classic power, patience, and strikeouts slugger, but lack of defensive value will have him fighting for playing time on a deep Tampa roster. 2020 Projection: 68/24/77/.257/.335/.472/0

108) Justin Dunn SEA, RHP, 24.6 – Plus slider with a 92.6 MPH fastball and average changeup. Very loose, easy delivery leads me to believe there is more velocity in the tank if he needs it. 2020 Projection: 9/4.43/1.34/151 in 150 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.91/1.27/187 in 178 IP

109) Monte Harrison MIA, OF, 24.8 – Right wrist injury limited him to 58 games. Improved K% from 36.9% to 29.9%, although FB% cratered with it to 21.8%. Elite athleticism with a plus power/speed combo so it will be worth the wait if he ever can figure it out. 2020 Projection: July-38/11/36/.221/.303/.408/10 Prime Projection: 77/26/76/.242/.318/.443/18

110) Sam Hilliard COL, OF, 26.1 – Plus power/speed combo. Excellent MLB debut, slashing .273/.356/.649 and actually decreased his K% from 29.3% at Triple-A to 26.4%. Will have to compete with Ian Desmond, Garrett Hampson, and Raimel Tapia for playing time. 2020 Projection: 55/19/58/.244/.311/.448/10

111) Alexander Canario SF, OF, 19.11 – Lowered GB% 18.4% to 27.8% at Short-A, leaving no doubt he will get to his plus raw power, but his K% skyrocketed with it 7.9% to 32.4%. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/32/93/.246/.327/.508/10

112) Mauricio Dubon SF, 2B, 25.8 – Moderate power/speed combo with a good feel to hit. Wilmer Flores signing puts a damper on his playing time projection. 2020 Projection: 60/14/51/.279/.315/.427/16

113) Abraham Toro HOU, 3B, 23.4 – Advanced plate approach transferred to the majors with a 21.3% K% and 10.1% BB%, which makes it an encouraging debut despite the weak surface stats (.688 OPS). 2020 Projection: 23/5/18/.262/.335/.439/2 Prime Projection: 74/22/78/.268/.338/.451/7

114) Daz Cameron DET, OF, 23.2 – A favorite of mine in 2019, Cameron’s hit tool took a step back at Triple-A with a 28.8% K% and a .214 BA. He’s a plus athlete with plus bat speed, so if the hit tool ever comes around, the fantasy upside is considerable. 2020 Projection: Prime Projection: 79/18/73/.248/.325/.429/18

115) Andres Gimenez NYM, SS, 21.7 – Mediocre season at Double-A but finished strong in the Fall League, slashing .371/.413/.586 with 2 homers, 2 steals, and a 15/4 K/BB in 18 games. Profile remains the same as a solid all around contributor. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 81/17/63/.274/.326/.421/21

116) Gilberto Jimenez BOS, OF, 19.9 – Elite athlete with elite speed and a good feel to hit. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 81/13/57/.278/.330/.419/29

117) Sherten Apostel TEX, 3B, 21.1 – Plus power and strong plate approach transferred to full season ball with a .251/.339/.440 triple-slash, 19 homers and 120/51 K/BB in 121 games split between Full-A and High-A. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 77/28/89/.260/.342/.489/2

118) Jordyn Adams LAA, OF, 20.5 – Advanced plate approach (22% K%/11.7% BB%) at Full-A was quite impressive considering his baseball skills were supposed to be raw, but overall numbers weren’t all that impressive with a .250/.346/.358 triple-slash, 7 homers and 12 steals in 97 games. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 88/19/69/.276/.352/.447/23

119) Jared Oliva PIT, OF, 24.4 – Starling Marte trade opens up the potential to earn a starting spot early in the season. Oliva has plus speed with a solid plate approach and below average power. 2020 Projection: 59/7/42/.248/.310/.381/17 Prime Projection: 81/13/57/.264/.331/.406/25

120) Adrian Morejon SD, LHP, 21.1 – Shoulder impingement ended his season in August. San Diego used him as a 1-2 inning pitcher in both the minors and during his MLB debut where he averaged 96.5 MPH on the fastball. 2020 Projection: 2/4.31/1.36/38 in 35 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.78/1.25/168 in 160 IP

121) Josh Jung TEX, 3B, 22.2 – Advanced approach translated to pro ball, but the power didn’t with 1 homer and a 27.2% FB% in 40 games at Full-A. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/24/86/.277/.338/.465/4

122) Kameron Misner MIA, OF, 22.3 – Drafted 35th overall, Misner has a plus power/speed combo but currently has more raw power than game power. He is ultra patient at the plate, sometimes to his detriment. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/23/79/.261/.346/.453/18

123) George Kirby SEA, RHP, 22.2 – Drafted 20th overall, Kirby pounds the strike zone with a plus fastball and the potential for 3 quality secondaries. Put up a 25/0 K/BB in his 23 IP MLB debut at Low-A after dominating at Elon with a 107/6 K/BB in 88.1 IP. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.88/1.19/174 in 173 IP

124) Nick Lodolo CIN, LHP, 22.2 – Drafted 7th overall, Lodolo is a projectable 6’6”, 202 pound with a low 90’s fastball, a potentially plus curve, and average change. Put up a 30/0 K/BB in his 18.1 IP pro debut. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.73/1.24/184 in 176 IP

125) Shane McClanahan TB, LHP, 22.11 – Control took a big step forward, bringing his walk rate down to 3.4 BB/9. With a mid 90’s fastball, plus breaking ball, and developing changeup, the upside is considerable if he can hold those gains. 2020 Projection: August-3/4.03/1.34/36 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.77/1.28/177 in 161 IP

126) Keibert Ruiz LAD, C, 21.8 – Contact oriented approach with elite strikeout rates, but isn’t hitting the ball hard enough yet to do real damage. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 69/17/66/.278/.328/.409/0

127) Isaac Paredes DET, 3B, 21.1 – Plus hit (11.1% K%) with a plus plate approach (10.3% BB%) and developing power (13 homers in 127 games at Double-A). ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 80/22/83/.283/.350/.471/2

128) Andres Munoz SD, Setup, 21.3 – 100.2 MPH fastball with a plus slider. Inside track to be the closer of the future with Kirby Yates on an expiring deal. 2020 Projection: 3/3.68/1.26/82/5 in 63 IP Prime Projection: 4/3.31/1.15/97/33 in 68 IP

129) Clarke Schmidt NYY, RHP, 24.1 – Proved he is all the way back from 2017 Tommy John surgery by flashing 3 plus pitches and putting up a pitching line of 3.47/1.18/102/28 in 90.2 IP spent mostly at High-A. 2020 Projection: August-1/4.48/1.41/19 in 20 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.26/163 in 161 IP

130) Jordan Balazovic MIN, RHP, 21.7 – Put up a pitching line of 2.69/0.98/129/25 in 93.2 IP at mostly High-A. At 6’5”, he pounds the strikezone with a plus fastball and 2 secondaries (slider, changeup) that have the potential to be above average. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 12/3.88/1.24/188 in 176 IP

131) Alek Manoah TOR, RHP, 22.3 – Drafted 11th overall. 2019 was Manoah’s first year as a full time starter, and he responded by maintaining his mid 90’s heat and displaying above average control over 125.1 IP at West Virginia and Low-A. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.82/1.23/181 in 165 IP

132) Kyle Muller ATL, LHP, 22.6 – Stuff ticked up leading to a career high 9.7 K/9 at Double-A, but his control went with it with a career worst 5.5 BB/9. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 13/3.71/1.30/187 in 183 IP

133) Michael Busch LAD, 2B, 22.5 – Drafted 31st overall, Busch has a plus plate approach with a good feel for contact and the ability to lift the ball. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 82/27/88/.271/.346/.473/5

134) Brett Baty NYM, 3B, 20.5 – 6’3”, 210-pound tank with at least plus raw power. On the downside, he is old for a high school hitter, the strikeout rate was a bit high for a 19-year-old at Short-A (28.5%) and his flyball percentages were relatively low. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/27/86/.266/.353/.482/2

135) Gabriel Arias SD, SS, 20.1 – Came on in the 2nd half, slashing .355/.385/.565 with 10 homers and a 48/11 K/BB in final 51 games at High-A. He’s still raw at the plate, but has near plus raw power and an improving hit tool. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 74/24/83/.261/.312/.448/6

136) Bryse Wilson ATL, RHP, 22.3 – Pounding the strikezone with a plus fastball was good enough to dominate the minors, but he is going to have to improve his secondaries to do the same at the major league level. 2020 Projection: 2/4.38/1.34/56 in 61 IP Prime Projection: 11/4.05/1.29/165 in 174 IP

137) Luis Garcia WASH, SS/2B, 19.10 – Continued to show an advanced feel for contact at Double-A (15.6% K%) but didn’t show any sign of improvements in other aspects of his offense (4 homers and a 3.1% BB%). ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 80/22/78/.281/.325/.450/10

138) Logan Allen CLE, LHP, 22.10 – Solid 4 pitch mix with a plus slider. Should compete for a rotation spot this Spring. Ceiling is likely a mid rotation starter. 2020 Projection: 8/4.46/1.38/105 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.12/1.33/168 in 173 IP

139) Daniel Johnson CLE, OF, 24.9 – With Cleveland’s OF far from locked down, there is a path for Johnson to earn significant at-bats if he keeps performing. He hit .290 with 19 homers and 12 steals split between Double-A and Triple-A with the plus tools to back it up. 2020 Projection: 37/7/38/.253/.312/.435/6 Prime Projection: 73/22/76/.268/.329/.458/13

140) Jorge Mateo OAK, SS, 24.9 – Put up big numbers in the PCL with a .289 BA, 19 homers, and 24 steals, but considering the insane hitting environment it was only good for a below average 96 wRC+. 2020 Projection: 32/4/24/.240/.293/.397/9 Prime Projection: 63/10/48/.262/.312/.420/18

141) Tony Gonsolin LAD, RHP, 25.11 – Didn’t have a strong K/BB (37/15 in 40 IP) in his MLB debut, but all four of his pitches (fastball, slider, curve, splitter) graded out as slightly plus value. Will have to scratch and claw to find his way into the rotation, not only for this season, but in the future too. 2020 Projection: 3/4.19/1.26/69 in 69 IP

142) Kody Hoese LAD, 3B, 22.9 – Drafted 25th overall, Hoese is 6’4”, 200 pounds with plus power that just blossomed this season and a good feel to hit that he’s possessed throughout his college career. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/26/84/.273/.334/.472/3

143) Triston McKenzie CLE, RHP, 22.8 – Upper back strain wiped out his entire 2019. This ranking might be a little bit out of sight, out of mind, but many questioned McKenzie’s durability because of his slight frame, and this is the 2nd year in a row where injuries have reared their ugly head. 2020 Projection: September-2/4.46/1.34/22 in 19 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.68/1.19/173 in 162 IP

144) Francisco Alvarez NYM, C, 18.4 – Impressive pro debut in stateside rookie ball, slashing .312/.407/.510 with 7 homers and a 37/21 K/BB in 42 games. Plus hitting ability with developing power and is highly likely to stick behind the plate. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/23/81/.281/.346/.469/2

145) Misael Urbina MIN, OF, 17.11 – Showed off his plus hit, plus speed profile with a 6.5% K% and 19 steals in 50 games in the Dominican Summer League. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 88/16/67/.284/.351/.438/20

146) Maximo Acosta TEX, SS, 17.5 – Signed for $1.65 million, Acosta has an advanced feel to hit with the potential for above average speed and power. The skills are there for him to fly up prospect lists with a good pro debut. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/21/81/.277/.339/.448/16

147) Ethan Hankins CLE, RHP, 20.10 – 6’6”, 200 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and plus athleticism, but secondaries and control/command still need work. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.74/1.26/192 in 178 IP

148) Brice Turang MIL, SS, 20.4 – Prototypical leadoff hitter with a good feel to hit, plus plate approach, and plus speed. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 88/14/54/.276/.352/.403/24

149) Bryson Stott PHI, SS, 22.5 – Drafted 14th overall, Stott has solid skills across the board but is without a carrying tool. Should chip in a little bit in every category. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/20/74/.278/.343/.439/15

150) Jackson Rutledge WAS, RHP, 21.0 – Drafted 17th overall, Rutledge is 6’8”, 250 pounds with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and the potential for three quality secondaries, most notably his slider. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.71/1.28/167 in 165 IP

151) Lewin Diaz MIA, 1B, 23.4 – Bounced back from a poor 2018 by tapping into his raw power with a career high 27 homers split between High-A and Double-A. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 74/26/85/.272/.325/.470/0

152) Miguel Hiraldo TOR, 2B, 19.7 – Power took a step forward, hitting 7 homers in 56 games in the Appy League while maintaining strong contact numbers (14.1%). He was considered one of the better hitters in the 2017 international class and has lived up to his reputation. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/23/84/.277/.332/.458/7

153) Luisangel Acuna TEX, SS, 18.1 – Ronald’s younger brother. Isn’t as tooled up as his brother, but he’s an advanced hitter for his age with above average speed. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/18/64/.283/.346/.431/22

154) Hudson Head SD, OF, 19.0 – Drafted 84th overall, but received a $3 million bonus which is a record for a 3rd round pick. Head is a plus runner with plus bat speed and the potential for at least average power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 81/17/68/.268/.335/.429/23

155) Andy Pages LAA, OF, 19.4 – Coming out party in the Pioneer League with 19 homers and a 53.5% FB% in 63 games, but it came with a 28.3% K%. He was known for his good feel to hit prior to this season, so that number should come down. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/29/80/.246/.331/.471/6

156) Luis Rodriguez LAD, OF, 17.7 – Signed for $2.667 million, Rodriguez makes hard contact to all fields with a line drive approach and above average speed. At 6’2”, 175 pounds he has the chance to grow into plus power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/23/81/.278/.347/.469/10

157) Peyton Burdick MIA, OF, 23.1 – Drafted 82nd overall, Burdick has huge raw power, hitting 10 homers with a 91 MPH average exit velocity in 63 games at Full-A. He’s on the old side for his college draft class, and the hit tool needs refinement, but Burdick is an excellent sleeper pick in first year players drafts. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 74/25/81/.252/.329/.461/9

158) Yusniel Diaz BAL, OF, 23.6 – Power took a small step forward with a career high .210 ISO at Double-A, but didn’t have the breakout I was hoping for after a great Spring Training. 2020 Projection: August-14/4/19/.253/.315/.421/1 Prime Projection: 76/23/81/.270/.333/.457/7

159) Cole Tucker PIT, SS, 23.9 – Tucker’s power took a small step forward at Triple-A, but everyone else’s power took a huge step forward.Kevin Newman took the early lead on Pitt’s SS of the future job. 2020 Projection: July-28/6/21/.253/.312/.397/7 Prime Projection: 81/17/69/.270/.334/.421/19

160) Bayron Lora TEX, OF, 17.6 – Signed for $3.9 million, Lora is 6’5”, 230 pounds with double plus raw power, but it comes with some swing and miss. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/30/85/.253/.338/.501/3

161) Alexander Ramirez NYM, OF, 17.3 – Signed for $2.05 million, Ramirez is a great athlete with a projectable 6’3”, 170 pound frame and a good feel to hit. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 81/22/76/.267/.341/.451/16

162) Alexfri Planez CLE, OF, 18.8 – Big time power potential with a raw, aggressive approach at the plate and above average speed. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/27/83/.254/.322/.471/8

163) Reginald Preciado SD, SS, 16.10 – Signed for $1.3 million, Preciado is 6’4”, 185 pounds with a consistent track record of hitting as an amateur. Projectable frame gives him the chance to grow into plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/25/85/.274/.346/.473/6

164) Khalil Lee KC, OF, 21.9 – 28.2% K% and 59.3% GB% is a horrible combination, but he has a plus power/speed combo and was 20/21 years old at Double-A. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 78/21/72/.253/.336/.443/17

165) Justus Sheffield SEA, LHP, 23.10 – Improved changeup gives him a legitimate third pitch to go along with his plus fastball/slider combo. Needs to improve control and command. 2020 Projection: 7/4.37/1.39/148 in 151 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.87/1.32/176 in 173 IP

166) Parker Meadows DET, OF, 20.5 – Full season debut was underwhelming with a .221/.296/.312 triple-slash, but a 22.4% K% and 9.3% BB% is very encouraging considering the plus athleticism and power/speed combo is still there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 77/22/74/.253/.331/.441/14

167) Hedbert Perez MIL, OF, 17 – Potential for all category production with a plus power/speed combo and an advanced feel at the plate. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 82/20/78/.273/.342/.442/20

168) Michael Toglia COL, 1B, 21.7 – Drafted 23rd overall, Toglia is a switch hitting, plus defensive first baseman with power and patience. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 81/26/84/.266/.352/.474/2

169) Joe Ryan TB, RHP, 23.10 – Pulverized 3 levels of the minors (A, A+, AA) using mostly a plus fastball that he commands well, putting up a pitching line of 1.96/0.84/183/27 in 123.2 IP. Needs to improve secondaries to keep those numbers up at the major league level. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 11/3.90/1.32/160 in 157 IP

170) James Karinchak CLE, Setup, 24.7 – Major control problems (62 BB in 102.1 career minor league innings) but his 96.9 MPH fastball and plus curve rack up strikeouts. 2020 Projection: 4/3.68/1.27/78 in 55 IP

171) Trevor Rogers MIA, LHP, 22.5 – 6’6”, 185 pound lefty with an almost side arm delivery and plus strikeout rates. Control took a step forward and added a cutter to his pitch arsenal en route to his best season as a pro, putting up a pitching line of 2.90/1.14/150/33 in 136.1 IP at High-A and Double-A. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 12/3.77/1.28/181 in 176 IP

172) Zack Collins CHW, C, 24.2 – Plus power and patience but retaining catcher eligibility throughout his career is a major question mark. 2020 Projection: 32/9/35/.232/.325/.426/0 Prime Projection: 66/21/73/.247/.341/.453/0

173) Leody Taveras TEX, OF, 21.7 – Base running improved with a career high 32 steals in 131 games at High-A and Double-A. Continued to display a good feel for contact, but he needs to start making harder contact to reach his potential. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 79/18/68/.268/.336/.421/20

174) Daulton Jefferies OAK, RHP, 24.8 – Plus fastball/changeup combo with plus control. Put up a pitching line of 3.42/1.04/93/9 in 79 IP at mostly Double-A in his first full year back from Tommy John surgery. 2020 Projection: 2/4.28/1.29/21 in 24 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.89/1.24/151 in 160 IP

175) Luis Toribio SF, 3B, 19.6 – Toribio’s advanced plate approach with plus raw power transferred from the Dominican League to stateside rookie ball, slashing .297/.436/.459 with 3 homers, a 93 MPH average exit velocity, and a 54/45 K/BB in 51 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/24/83/.267/.352/.473/3

176) Jackson Kowar KC, RHP, 23.6 – Double plus changeup with a mid 90’s fastball, but breaking ball lags behind. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 11/3.91/1.30/168 in 174

177) Blake Walston ARI, LHP, 18.9 – Drafted 26th overall, Walston is a projectable 6’4”, 175 pounds with a low 90’s fastball, two potentially plus breaking balls and a developing change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.71/1.24/184 in 176 IP

178) Matt Allan NYM, RHP, 18.11 – Drafted 89th overall, but received the 2nd highest bonus for a high school pitcher. Allen is physically mature at 6’3”, 225 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and a plus, high spin rate curveball. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.72/1.29/183 in 176 IP

179) Tristen Lutz MIL, OF, 21.7 – Continued to post solid numbers while being young for his level, slashing .255/.335/.419 with 13 homers and a 137/46 K/BB in 112 games at High-A. Strikeout rates are high but he has double plus raw power and doesn’t sell out for homers. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 74/25/82/.263/.340/.473/6

180) Jhon Diaz TB, OF, 17.6 – Signed for $1.5 million, Diaz makes hard contact with a quick bad to go along with an advanced plate approach and plus speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 80/19/76/.272/.345/.439/20

181) Gabriel Rodriguez CLE, SS, 18.1 – Highly touted international prospect in 2018 who showed a good feel to hit and advanced approach, but doesn’t have big power or speed. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/22/78/.277/.351/.452/9

182) Luis Frias ARI, RHP, 21.10 – Mid 90’s fastball with a plus curveball and potentially plus splitter. Control/command needs work but the upside is high if it all comes together. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 11/3.98/1.34/169 in 162 IP

183) Ismael Mena SD, OF, 17.4 – Signed for $2.2 million, Mena is a lean 6’3”, 185 pounds with a line drive approach, developing power, and double plus speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 81/18/74/.271/.337/.440/25

184) Alexander Mojica PIT, 3B, 17.8 – Was one of the best hitters in the Dominican Summer League as a 16 year old, slashing .351/.468/.580 with 8 homers and a 34/37 K/BB in 55 games. Has a patient approach with plus raw power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/24/84/.266/.340/.462/3

185) Arol Vera LAA, SS, 17.7 – Signed for $2 million, the 6’3”, 187 pound Vera is an advanced hitter who has the chance to grow into plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 78/23/81/.277/.343/.456/6

186) Keoni Cavaco MIN, SS, 18.10 – Drafted 13th overall. High risk, high reward prospect with a plus power/combo but is a major hit tool risk (35/4 K/BB in 25 game pro debut). ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 71/25/76/.241/.298/.449/14

187) Quinn Priester PIT, RHP, 19.7 – Drafted 18th overall, Priester throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by two potentially plus fastballs (4 and 2 seamer) and a plus curve. Pro debut was impressive with a pitching line of 3.03/1.19/37/10 in 32.2 IP in the Gulf Coast League. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.69/1.24/191 in 185 IP

188) Ethan Small MIL, LHP, 23.2 – Drafted 28th overall, Small doesn’t have big stuff but he racks up strikeouts with deception and plus command. Struck out 168 batters in 102 IP in the SEC and then came into pro ball and did the same thing with a 36/4 K/BB in 21 IP at mostly Full-A. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 12/3.90/1.26/182 in 171 IP

189) Zack Thompson STL, LHP, 22.5 – Drafted 19th overall, Thompson throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a plus curveball. He has some injury red flags and needs to improve his command. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.93/1.32/171 in 164 IP

190) Brennan Malone PIT, RHP, 19.7 – Drafted 33rd overall, Malone is a power pitcher who throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a potentially plus fastball/slider combo. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 13/3.83/1.26/187 in 178 IP

191) Jeremiah Jackson LAA, SS, 20.0 – 33% K% as a 19 year old in rookie ball, which means the risk is sky high, but he also smacked a ridiculous 23 homers in 65 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/27/81/.241/.319/.451/10

192) Emmanuel Clase CLE, Setup, 22.0 – 99.4 MPH fastball and 90.6 MPH slider is super impressive, although his strikeout rates haven’t popped as much as you would think (8.10 K/9 in MLB and 9.32 at Double-A) 2020 Projection: 3/3.72/1.20/63 in 60 IP

193) Hunter Harvey BAL, Closer Committee, 25.5 – Found a home in the bullpen where he let his 98.4 MPH fastball fly. Favorite to be Baltimore’s long term closer if he can remain healthy. 2020 Projection: 3/3.83/1.31/66/12 in 60 IP

194) Braden Shewmake ATL, SS, 22.4 – Drafted 21st overall, Shewmake’s plus contact skills and plus speed transferred to pro ball with a 12.8% K% and 11 steals in 51 games at Full-A. Seems to be on the fast track with Atlanta promoting him to Double-A for 14 games at the end of the season. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 79/16/74/.278/.336/.428/18

195) Travis Swaggerty PIT, OF, 22.9 – Had an underwhelming year at High-A with a 49.3% GB%, 22.1% K% and 9 homers. Either his contact ability or power will have to take a step forward to become an everyday player. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 78/17/71/.269/.334/.422/18

196) Ryan Vilade COL, SS, 21.1 – Made adjustments to unlock more of his plus raw power, lowering GB% 10% to 42.9% and hitting 12 homers in 128 games at High-A. He did so while maintaining his strong plate approach (16.2% K%/9.5% BB%) ETA: 2022 2020 Projection: 81/23/82/.276/.340/.463/8

197) Jairo Pomares SF, OF, 19.8 – 90 MPH average exit velocity as an 18 year old is impressive, and so was his pro debut in rookie ball, slashing .368/.401/.542 with 3 homers, 5 steals, and a 26/10 K/BB in 37 games. He doesn’t project for huge home run or stolen base totals, but he has a chance to be solid 5 category player. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 82/22/79/.273/.334/.448/10

198) Will Wilson SF, SS, 21.8 – Drafted 15th overall, Wilson is a solid all around hitter without big time power or speed. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 72/22/77/.264/.328/.439/5

199) Jhoan Duran MIN, RHP, 22.3 – Fastball can reach triple digits and throws a plus low 90’s sinker/splitter hybrid. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.32/181 in 177 IP

200) Kris Bubic KC, LHP, 22.8 – Led the minor leagues in strikeouts with 185 K’s in 149.1 IP at Full-A and High-A. Plus changeup with low 90’s heat and an average curveball. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 11/3.89/1.28/179 in 171 IP

201) Brady Singer KC, RHP, 23.9 – Groundball pitcher with a plus sinker/slider combo, but needs to improve his changeup to take the next step. 2020 Projection: 2/4.35/1.36/36 in 40 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.89/1.29/175 in 185 IP

202) JJ Goss TB, RHP, 19.3 – Drafted 36th overall, Goss throws a low 90’s fastball with a swing and miss slider and good feel for a changeup. He throws strikes and the fastball should tick up as he fills out. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.81/1.24/173 in 171 IP

203) Jon Duplantier ARI, RHP, 25.9 – Bicep tendinitis in 2018 and shoulder inflammation in 2019. Stuff didn’t look as good this year as it has in the past. 2020 Projection: 3/4.34/1.38/63 in 59 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.18/1.33/161 in 155 IP

204) Jake Cronenworth TB, SS, 26.2 – Power took a step forward, hitting 10 homers in 88 games (previous career high was 4), which he combined with his already good feel to hit and above average speed. Projects as a jack of all trades type (he even pitches a little bit too!). 2020 Projection: 23/3/16/.257/.322/.402/5 Prime Projection: 62/13/48/.268/.332/.427/14

205) Estevan Florial NYY, OF, 22.6 – Struggles at High-A continued for the second year in a row, slashing .237/.297/.383 with 8 homers, 9 steals, and a 98/24 K/BB in 74 games. He did suffer a wrist injury during Spring Training, and the elite tools are still there, so I wouldn’t write him off quite yet. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 78/21/73/.244/.325/.438/15

206) Jahmai Jones LAA, 2B, 22.8 – Played well in the Fall League, slashing .302/.377/.509 with 2 homers, 7 steals, and a 16/6 K/BB in 16 games. Didn’t look as good at Double-A with a .234 BA, 5 homers and 9 steals in 130 games, but at least his plate approach numbers were still strong (20% K% and 9.2 BB%). ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 79/18/71/.268/.327/.429/12

207) Mark Vientos NYM, 3B, 20.4 – Underwhelming full season debut, slashing .255/.300/.411 with 12 homers and a 110/22 K/BB. Big time power potential is still there. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/25/82/.258/.327/.462/2

208) Kevin Alcantara NYY, OF, 17.9 – Huge raw talent at 6’6”, 188 pounds with a plus power/speed combo, but a .665 OPS in his pro debut shows there is a long way to go. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/24/81/.271/.336/.468/15

209) Alexander Vargas NYY, SS, 18.5 – Plus contact ability (12.7% K%) with plus speed (13 steals) and should start hitting the ball with more authority as he gets stronger. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/15/68/.276/.341/.412/25

210) Rece Hinds CIN, 3B, 19.7 – Drafted 49th overall, Hinds has at least double plus power, but is very raw at the plate with lots of swing and miss. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/29/77/.242/.314/.478/2

211) Tyler Callihan CIN, 2B/3B, 19.9 – Drafted 85th overall, Callihan has plus power with an aggressive approach at the plate. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/25/82/.273/.331/.471/6

212) Cristian Javier HOU, RHP, 23.0 – Breezed through 3 levels of the minors (A+, AA, AAA), piling up 170 strikeouts with a 1.74 ERA in 113.2 IP. He doesn’t have overpowering stuff, but dominates with a diverse pitch mix and high spin rate fastball. 2020 Projection: 4/4.28/1.34/65 in 60 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.83/1.31/182 in 168 IP

213) Joe Palumbo TEX, LHP, 25.5 – Throws a high spin rate fastball with a plus curve and developing changeup. 9.18 ERA in 16.2 IP MLB debut is too small a sample to worry about. 2020 Projection: 4/4.24/1.35/76 in 68 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.81/1.31/183 in 171 IP

214) Braxton Garrett MIA, LHP, 22.8 – Doesn’t have overpowering stuff, but throws two quality secondaries (curve, change) and has good command. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 10/3.92/1.30/163 in 168 IP

215) Thomas Szapucki NYM, LHP, 23.10 – Returned from Tommy John surgery after missing all of 2018 and proved his plus fastball/curve combo is still intact with 72 strikeouts in 61.2 IP at mostly High-A. There is bullpen risk considering his spotty health track record. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 9/3.83/1.27/158 in 150 IP

216) Lane Thomas STL, OF, 24.8 – Not one of the favorites to win a starting job in St. Louis’ wide open OF, but he has the skills to earn that job over time with a 29.6 ft/sec sprint speed, 91.7 MPH average exit velocity and a 97.6 MPH FB/LD exit velocity in his 44 PA MLB debut. 2020 Projection: 42/12/45/.256/.326/.437/6 Prime Projection: 77/24/79/.269/.338/.469/12

217) Bobby Bradley CLE, 1B, 23.10 – Huge power with 33 homers in 107 games at Triple-A, but strikeout rate has regressed against more advanced competition with a 33.8% K%. 2020 Projection: August-10/4/13/.235/.308/.431/0 Prime Projection: 73/26/81/.247/.329/.481/0

218) Michel Baez SD, 24.2 – Moved to the pen and let it fly with a 96.1 MPH fastball and a plus changeup, but San Diego is committed to developing him as a starter. 2020 Projection: 2/3.95/1.31/52 in 48 IP Prime Projection: 6/3.77/1.28/121 in 114 IP

219) Kevin Padlo TB, 3B, 23.9 – Breakout year at Double-A and Triple-A, slashing .265/.389/.538 with 21 homers, 12 steals and a 116/68 K/BB in 110 games. He’s going to have to hack and claw his way to get through Tampa’s extreme depth. 2020 Projection: September-8/2/6/.225/.308/.424/1 Prime Projection: 68/20/64/.248/.339/.447/6

220) Ryan Weathers SD, LHP, 20.4 – Solid first full season of pro ball with a pitching line of 3.84/1.24/90/18 in 96 IP in Full-A. Low 90’s fastball with a potentially plus change and an advanced feel for pitching. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.71/1.25/172 in 180 IP

221) Hans Crouse TEX, RHP, 21.6 – Stuff took a step back because of a bone spur in his elbow which required surgery after the season. Assuming he returns to full health, he has a plus fastball/slider combo with a developing change. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.87/1.28/162 in 155 IP

222) Brent Rooker MIN, OF, 25.5 – Massive power (14 homers in 65 games at Triple-A) with massive strikeout issues (34.7% K%). 2020 Projection: August-12/5/17/.233/.314/.448/1 Prime Projection: 66/25/77/.249/.333/.495/4

223) Miguel Vargas LAD, 3B, 20.5 – Advanced plate approach with a good feel to hit translated to Full-A and High-A, slashing .308/.380/.440 with 7 homers, 13 steals, and a 83/55 K/BB in 124 games. There should be more power in the tank as he ages. ETA: 2022 2020 Projection: 76/22/85/.278/.351/.466/8

224) Samuel Huff TEX, C, 22.3 – Power hitting catcher with hit tool concerns. Cranked 28 homers with a 30% K% in 127 games split between Full-A and High-A. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 61/24/74/.246/.318/.451/2

225) Ezequiel Duran NYY, 2B, 20.10 – Power broke out at Short-A with a league leading 13 homers in 66 games. He’s raw at the plate, but he’s a good athlete and scorches the ball ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 77/25/81/.255/.332/.473/10

226) Austin Beck OAK, OF, 21.5 – Strikeout rate spiked to 34.3% at High-A and remains all around raw in his game. The excellent bat speed and plus power/speed combo is still present, so a breakout can happen any year. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/21/77/.242/.314/.435/9

227) Adam Kloffenstein TOR, RHP, 19.8 – Pitched well as an 18 year old in Short-A with a pitching line of 2.24/1.09/64/23 in 64.1 IP. 6’5”, 243 pounds with a low 90’s fastball and potential for 3 quality secondaries. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.95/1.32/171 in 176 IP

228) Alex De Jesus LAD, SS, 18.0 – Signed for $500,000 in 2018, De Jesus impressed in his pro debut and moved quickly to stateside ball. He showed an ability to lift the ball with developing plus power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 75/24/83/.261/.332/.457/4

229) Gunnar Henderson BAL, SS, 18.10 – Drafted 42nd overall, Henderson was one of the youngest players in the draft. He got off to a slow start in pro ball but finished the year strong. 6’3”, 195 pounds with the chance to grow into plus power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/23/82/.267/.341/.452/9

230) Aaron Schunk COL, 3B, 22.8 – Drafted 62nd overall, Schunk’s game power broke out his junior year in the SEC, hitting .339 with 15 homers and a 29/14 K/BB in 57 games. He kept it going at Short-A in his pro debut, slashing .306/.370/.503 with 6 homers and a 25/14 K/BB in 46 games. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/23/81/.263/.321/.457/4

231) Wilderd Patino ARI, OF, 18.9 – Tooled up, high upside power/speed combo but there are concerns over the hit tool. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/21/72/.251/.333/.441/18

232) Logan Webb SF, LHP, 23.5 – 4 pitch mix with a low 90’s fastball and plus slider. Was suspended 80 games for PED’s early in the season, and fastball velocity was down when he returned. 2020 Projection: 5/4.24/1.35/86 in 95 IP

233) Darwinzon Hernandez BOS, Setup, 23.4 – Nasty fastball/slider combo accumulates strikeouts, but has major, major control issues (7.7 BB/9 in his 30.1 IP MLB debut). 2020 Projection: 3/4.17/1.41/81 in 62 IP

234) Owen Miller SD, SS, 23.4 – Jumped straight to Double-A in his first full season of pro ball and performed well with a 15.4% K%, but with only average power and not much speed there isn’t much fantasy upside. 2020 Projection: Sept-8/1/5/.253/.309/.393/1 Prime Projection: 67/15/62/.266/.327/.425/5

235) Ryan Jeffers MIN, C, 22.10 – Offensive minded catcher whose defense took a step forward. Good feel to hit and hits it in the air. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 51/21/64/.264/.330/.448/0

236) Miguel Amaya CHC, C, 21.1 – 16.8% K% and 13.2% BB% as a 20 year old at High-A. Power is coming along with 11 homers in 99 games in a pitcher’s park. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 68/22/76/.274/.348/.455/1

237) Ronaldo Hernandez TB, C, 22.5 – Plus raw power with a good feel to hit. Power was down at High-A, but some of that can be blamed on playing in the Florida State League. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 53/21/63/.262/.318/.447/3

238) Tyler Stephenson CIN, C, 23.8 – Excellent plate approach at Double-A with a 16.5% K% and 10.2% BB%, but continues to display only average power (6 homers in 89 games). 2020 Projection: September- 6/2/9/.252/.314/.382/0 Prime Projection: 55/16/61/.274/.342/.420/1

239) Matt Wallner MIN, OF, 22.4 – Drafted 39th overall, Wallner has double plus raw power that he had no problem getting to in Conference USA (58 homers in 3 years) and in his pro debut (8 homers in 65 games in mostly the Appy League), but it comes with a high strikeout rate (27% K%). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 70/22/79/.248/.331/.462/2

240) William Contreras ATL, C, 22.3 – With Atlanta selecting Langeliers 9th overall in the draft, Contreras will likely need a trade to project for full time at-bats. He has a similar offensive profile to his brother, Willson, with a good feel to hit and plus raw power, although he doesn’t hit the ball on the ground as much as Willson. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 52/22/61/.267/.328/.443/0

241) Connor Scott MIA, OF, 20.6 – High upside prospect whose numbers remained mediocre, but his prospect value basically held serve, displaying plus speed with the ability to grow into above average power. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 80/18/72/.266/.330/.428/21

242) Michael Baumann BAL, RHP, 24.7 – Pitched well at High-A (3.83 ERA with 77 K’s in 54 IP) and Double-A (2.31 ERA with 65 K’s 70 IP). 4 pitch mix headlined by a fastball that has reached 99 MPH. 2020 Projection: 1/4.42/1.38/18 in 20 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.07/1.30/162 in 165 IP

243) Cole Roederer CHC, OF, 20.6 – Full season debut was a little underwhelming with a .224 BA and 25% K%, but still displayed the potential for all category production with 9 homers, 16 steals, and a 11.6% BB%. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 81/24/76/.262/.338/.464/13

244) Cole Winn TEX, RHP, 20.4 – Throws a 5 pitch mix with a low 90’s fastball. Got rocked in his first 6 starts at High-A, but put up a 2.81 ERA in final 51.1 IP. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.95/1.29/174 in 178 IP

245) Jay Groome BOS, LHP, 21.7 – Returned at the end of the season from May 2018 Tommy John surgery. When healthy, he throws a potentially double plus curveball with a 93 MPH fastball and developing change. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.79/1.27/168 in 160 IP

246) Keegan Akin BAL, LHP, 25.0 – Deceptive low 90’s fastball with two quality secondaries in his slider and changeup. Likely a back end starter, but he should get his opportunity this year with Baltimore’s shotty rotation. 2020 Projection: 4/4.66/1.41/83 in 90 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.22/1.35/155 in 160 IP

247) Randy Arozarena TB, OF, 25.1 – Hit the ball hard in his MLB debut with a 90.7 MPH average exit velocity to go along with plus speed and a good feel to hit. Joining the deep and talented Rays roster likely limits his upside to a super utility player in the near future. 2020 Projection: July-28/6/24/.269/.320/.421/6 Prime Projection: 81/18/66/.278/.335/.437/13

248) Tucupita Marcano SD, SS/3B/2B, 20.7 – Elite contact numbers translated to full season ball with a 8.9% K%. Has plus speed but going 15 for 31 on the basepaths show the base stealing skills need work. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/8/52/.283/.331/.391/16

249) Antonio Cabello NYY, OF, 19.5 – Couldn’t repeat his 2018 success in the more advanced Appy League, striking out .30.7% of the time, but the exciting raw tools are all still there. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/24/77/.267/.332/.452/11

250) Kevin Cron ARI, 1B, 27.1 – Smashed a stupid 38 homers in 82 games in the PCL. Will have to fight his way through Christian Walker and Seth Beer for playing time. 2020 Projection: 31/11/37/.241/.313/.475/1

251) Mason Martin PIT, 1B, 20.10 – Slashed .254/.351/.558 with 35 homers and a 168/68 K/BB in 131 games split between Full-A and High-A. Poor defensive 1B, so finding playing time will be his biggest hurdle. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 67/24/76/.235/.328/.462/3

252) Myles Straw HOU, SS/OF, 25.5 – Light hitting, speedy fourth outfielder. 4th fastest sprint speed in baseball. 2020 Projection: 41/1/18/.265/.338/.361/15

253) Sheldon Neuse OAK, 2B/3B, 25.5 – Hits it hard with a line drive approach and a high strikeout rate. 2020 Projection: 38/9/43/.253/.309/.418/0 Prime Projection: 61/16/68/.265/.328/.450/2

254) Pavin Smith ARI, 1B, 24.2 – Lowered GB% to 43.9% while maintaining elite strikeout rate (12% K%) at Double-A. The home run power didn’t breakout with only 12 homers in 123 games, but it’s a step in the right direction. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 67/18/73/.278/.351/.443/2

255) Willi Castro DET, 2B/SS, 23.0 – Above average speed with an average hit tool and below average power. Has been young at every level, so there is hope the hit tool and power tick up. 2020 Projection: 33/4/26/.246/.298/.387/4 Prime Projection: 73/14/61/.268/.322/.409/12

256) Colton Welker COL, 3B, 22.6 – Raw power needs to take a step forward to fully take advantage of his good feel to hit. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 73/22/81/.274/.338/458/3

257) Yasel Antuna WASH, SS, 20.6 – Limited to just 3 games due to August 2018 Tommy John surgery and leg injuries. Has the chance to develop plus power with a good feel to hit, but he is still raw at the plate, especially considering all of the lost development time. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/21/78/.271/.338/.448/8

258) Corbin Martin ARI, RHP, 24.3 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in early July and is likely to be out for all of 2020. When healthy, he throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a 95.5 MPH fastball. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 8/3.98/1.33/155 in 152 IP

259) Seth Romero WASH, LHP, 24.0 – Missed all of 2019 recovering from Tommy John surgery. When healthy, Romero has swing and miss stuff with a chance for 3 above average to plus pitches (fastball, slider, changeup). High risk, high reward. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 10/3.72/1.26/173 in 158 IP

260) DJ Peters LAD, OF, 24.4 – Power, patience, and a ton of strikeouts. 2020 Projection: Sept-8/2/8/.226/.302/.429/1 Prime Projection: 63/20/61/.238/.325/.452/3

261) Nick Neidert MIA, RHP, 23.5 – Early season knee tendinitis led to a down season at mostly Triple-A (5.05 ERA) but he performed much better in the Fall League with a pitching line of 1.25/0.83/19/2 in 21.2 IP. Plus changeup with low 90’s heat and two average breaking balls. 2020 Projection: 3/4.48/1.33/46 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.13/1.28/159 in 168 IP

262) Yu Chang CLE, 3B, 24.5 – Surface numbers weren’t great in MLB debut (.178 BA in 73 at-bats), but the statcast power/speed numbers were generally above average, and a 26.2% K%/13.1% BB% isn’t bad. Likely needs a Francisco Lindor trade to open up playing time. 2020 Projection: August-11/4/13/.236/.303/.404/2 Prime Projection: 76/22/78/.252/.331/.448/9

263) Edward Olivares SD, OF, 24.1 – Took incremental steps forward in BB% (up 1.8% to 7.8%) and GB% (down 5.8% to 40.8%) while maintaining his good feel to hit (17.8% K%). Average to above average tools across the board. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 78/19/74/.268/.332/.427/16

264) Jarren Duran BOS, OF, 23.7 – Plus speed with a good feel to hit and line drive approach. There is some 4th outfielder risk, but a power breakout is not out of the question if he can raise his launch angle. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 76/14/68/.271/.322/.412/20

265) Canaan Smith NYY, OF, 21.1 – Bounced back from a down 2018, slashing .307/.405/.465 with 11 homers, 16 steals and a 108/74 K/BB in 124 games at Full-A. He’s known for his plus walk rates since high school, and should continue to grow into his potentially plus power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 71/21/79/.258/.342/.437/5

266) Esteury Ruiz SD, 2B, 21.1 – Plus athlete with plus speed but is still raw at the plate and hasn’t fully tapped into his raw power. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 77/22/79/.253/.318/.446/18

267) Cal Raleigh SEA, C, 23.4 – Plus power hitting catcher with 50%+ flyball rates. Drilled 29 homers in 121 games split between High-A and Double-A and is a good bet to stick behind the plate. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 58/23/66/.245/.323/.446/1

268) Hudson Potts SD, 3B, 21.5 – Low average, low OBP slugger who struggled against more advanced competition at Double-A. Strikeout rate jumped to 28.6% but still managed to knock 16 homers in 107 games. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 67/22/78/.249/.311/.452/2

269) Maikol Escotto NYY, 2B, 17.10 – Dominican League standout, slashing .315/.429/.552 with 8 homers, 13 steals and a 57/32 K/BB in 45 games. Escotto is a good athlete with plus speed and developing power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 78/22/72/.260/.330/.446/16

270) Alex Faedo DET, RHP, 24.5 – Fastball velocity ticked up en route to his most impressive season as a pro with a pitching line of 3.90/1.12/134/25 in 115.1 IP. Above average fastball/slider combo with a developing change. 2020 Projection: August-2/4.57/1.39/27 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 11/4.09/1.26/165 in 171 IP

271) Anthony Kay TOR, LHP, 25.0 – Doesn’t have a standout pitch and command is spotty. Likely a back end starter. 2020 Projection: 3/4.81/1.46/43 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.38/1.38/151 in 160 IP

272) Shea Langeliers ATL, C, 22.5 – Drafted 9th overall, but that is mostly on the back of his double plus catcher defense. Offensively he has moderate power with an average that shouldn’t drag you down. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 61/19/66/.262/.325/.426/1

273) Patrick Sandoval LAA, LHP, 23.5 – Profiles as a back end starter with mid rotation upside. Throw a 4 pitch mix headline by a plus fastball/changeup combo. 2020 Projection: 4/4.42/1.35/75 in 75 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.95/1.31/172 in 166 IP

274) Adonis Medina PHI, RHP, 23.4 – Took a step back in 2019 at Double-A with a 4.94 ERA and 7 K/9. Needs to improve the consistency of his secondaries (slider & changeup) to get more advanced hitters out. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 9/4.09/1.32/155 in 161 IP

275) Grant Lavigne COL, 1B, 20.7 – Stock took a step back in his full season debut with an 86 MPH average exit velocity and 7 homers in 126 games. At 6’4”, 220 pounds you can’t call him projectable either. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/22/81/.263/.338/.452/4

276) Heriberto Hernandez TEX, 1B/OF, 20.4 – 19 years old is on the old side to get excited by rookie ball numbers, but he did impress with double plus bat speed, a .344/.433/.646 triple slash, 11 homers and a 57/27 K/BB in 50 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 66/19/73/.246/.316/.453/3

277) Kyle Isbel KC, OF, 23.1 – Hamstring and hamate injuries tanked Isbel’s season, leading to a 86 wRC+ in 52 games at High-A, but he looked much better in the Fall League with a .315 BA, 1 homer, 6 steals and a 20/14 K/BB in 91 PA. Plus defense and plus speed are his best skills. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 79/16/67/.268/.325/.417/19

278) Elehuris Montero STL, 3B, 21.8 – Wrist injuries tanked Montero’s season at Double-A with a .188 BA and 7 homers in 59 games. He’s still raw at the plate and it was a down year no matter how you slice it, but the plus bat speed and plus raw power still give him the ingredients to breakout with more experience and refinement. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 68/23/79/.263/.325/.461/2

279) Luis Medina NYY, RHP, 20.11 – High risk, high reward. Elite stuff that misses bats (11 K/9), but has major control problems (6.1 BB/9). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.29/1.37/177 in 162 IP

280) Francisco Morales PHI, RHP, 20.5 – Great stuff with a mid 90’s fastball and a potentially plus slider, but is still raw overall. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.92/1.34/159 in 153 IP

281) Mason Denaburg WASH, RHP, 20.4 – Banged up the last two years with biceps tendinitis in 2018 and minor shoulder surgery in 2019. He’s 6’4”, 195 pounds with big stuff, but health concerns has dimmed the hype a bit. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.95/1.27/160 in 160 IP

282) Luis Alexander Basabe CHW, OF, 23.7 – Broken hamate bone in February led to a power outage at Double-A with only 3 homers and a 48.3% GB% in 69 games. With high strikeout rates throughout his career, he’s going to need to hit for power to get playing time. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 72/17/68/.242/.328/.425/14

283) Lucius Fox TB, SS, 22.9 – Double plus speed and being consistently young for his level are the two best things going for him. He also has below average power and a potentially average hit tool. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 74/11/57/.262/.330/.393/26

284) Bubba Thompson TEX, OF, 21.10 – Hit tool took a step back with a 31.6% K% and .178 BA at High-A, but he did raise his BB% to 9.2% and the plus athleticism is still present. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/18/72/.248/.304/.421/23

285) Alejandro Kirk TOR, C, 21.5 – Elite hit tool (11.2% K% at High-A) and plate approach (13.8% BB%) but has below average game power. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 68/16/66/.286/.353/.422/1

286) Freudis Nova HOU, SS, 20.3 – Mediocre full season debut, slashing .259/.301/.369 with 3 homers, 10 steals, and a 68/15 K/BB in 75 games. He’s still raw, but plus bat speed and potentially plus power makes Nova an enticing upside pick. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/23/81/.274/.331/.452/9

287) Jose Salas MIA, SS, 16.11 – Signed for $2.8 million, Salas is a projectable 6’2”, 180 pounds with a quick bat and good athleticism. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 74/21/77/.261/.333/.436/11

288) Seth Corry SF, LHP, 21.5 – Dominated in his full season debut with a pitching line of 1.76/1.07/172/58 in 122.2 IP. He has the potential for 3 above average pitches, but command will have to take a step forward to remain a starter (4.3 BB/9). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 7/4.02/1.34/109 in 111 IP

289) Jonathan Stiever CHW, RHP, 22.11 – Plus fastball with two quality breaking pitches and a developing change. Broke out in the 2nd half at Double-A with a pitching line of 2.15/0.97/77/13 in 71 IP. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 12/4.03/1.28/173 in 176 IP

290) Griffin Conine TOR, OF, 22.9 – Put up great power numbers at Full-A with 22 homers and a .946 OPS, but a 35.9% K% as a 21/22 year old at that level is very concerning. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 52/16/64/.232/.315/.443/3

291) Josh Wolf NYM, RHP, 19.7 – Drafted 53rd overall, Wolf is an athletic and projectable 6’3”, 170 pounds whose fastball ticked up into the mid 90’s during his senior season to go along with a plus curveball. Looked good in his pro debut with a 3.38 ERA and 12/1 K/BB in 8 IP. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 11/3.91/1.31/161 in 166 IP

292) Noah Song BOS, RHP, 22.10 – Navy is not likely to grant him a service deferment, which means he may have to serve two years before continuing his professional baseball career. He fell in the draft to 137th overall because of that risk, but on merit alone he likely would have been drafted within the first two rounds. He throws a mid 90’s fastball with a slider and changeup that flash plus. What his stuff looks like after two years off is anyone’s guess. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 7/4.23/1.35/103 in 96 IP

293) Luis Gil NYY, RHP, 21.10 – High risk, high reward prospect with an upper 90’s fastball but control/command and secondaries are still raw. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.83/1.34/159 in 152 IP

294) Drew Mendoza WASH, 1B, 22.6 – Drafted 94th overall, Mendoza is a patient hitter with at least plus raw power, but it comes with a high strikeout rate and hit tool concerns. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 72/23/80/.249/.337/.458/3

295) Bryan Abreu HOU, RHP, 23.0 – 95.1 MPH fastball with two plus breaking balls. Strikeout machine (12.4 K/9), but lack of fastball control (5.3 BB/9) could relegate him to an elite pen option. 2020 Projection: 3/4.02/1.32/66 in 55 IP Prime Projection: 6/3.54/1.24/113 in 91 IP

296) Oswald Peraza NYY, SS, 19.10 – 13.5% K% and 18 steals in 46 games at Full-A. Peraza has plus athleticism with above average raw power that he hasn’t been able to fully tap into yet. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/16/73/.276/.331/.418/21

297) Kendall Simmons PHI, 2B/3B, 20.0 – Struggled in the first 21 games of the season, but came alive in the second half, slashing .280/.398/.660 with 10 homers and a 27/16 K/BB in final 30 games. He’s a plus athlete with plus power but the hit tool needs improvement. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 71/22/77/.245/.328/.447/5

298) Omar Estevez LAD, 2B/SS, 22.1 – Excellent showing at Double-A, slashing .291/.352/.431 with 6 homers and a 70/31 K/BB in 83 games. Low groundball rates means the power should come. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 77/22/82/.274/.343/.447/2

299) Terrin Vavra COL, SS, 22.11 – 13.7% K%, 13.7% BB%, 10 homers and 18 steals in at 102 games at Full-A. He was on the old side for the level, and the power/speed combo is average, but the potential for all category production is there. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 73/16/61/.273/.331/.421/10

300) Mike Siani CIN, OF, 20.8 – Full season debut wasn’t great (.672 OPS), but he displayed a solid plate approach (20.5% K%/8.7% BB%) with plus speed (45 steals) and developing power (6 homers). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 82/16/64/.269/.341/.420/22

301) D’Shawn Knowles LAA, OF, 19.2 – Numbers took a step back from 2018, exposing how raw he is, but still displayed plus speed and showed some power development with 6 homers in 64 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/15/65/.261/.334/.413/19

302) Diego Cartaya LAD, C, 18.7 – Moved to stateside ball after just 13 games in the Dominican League and more than held his own, slashing .296/.353/.437 with 3 homers and a 31/11 K/BB in 36 games. He will almost certainly stick behind the plate, and has a chance to hit for both average and power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/20/73/.274/.340/.438/1

303) Bo Naylor CLE, C, 20.1 – Solid full season debut, slashing .243/.313/.421 with 11 homers, 7 steals, and a 104/43 K/BB in 107 games. Average to above average offensive tools across the board. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 66/20/74/.271/.344/.441/6

304) Bryan Mata BOS, RHP, 20.11 – Control took a major step forward, cutting his walk rate from 7.3 BB/9 in 2018 to 3.6 BB/9 in 2019. Big time stuff, but still needs to work on command and refining secondaries. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 10/4.14/1.33/161 in 169 IP

305) Everson Pereira NYY, OF, 19.0 – Struggled as an 18-year-old in Short-A, hitting .171 in 18 games. The talent that got him $1.5 million in 2017 is still there, but there is clearly a long way to go. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/20/74/.261/.333/.436/14

306) Bryce Ball ATL, 1B, 21.9 – Drafted 727th overall, Ball has double plus raw power and showed that off in his pro debut, slashing .337/..367/.547 with 4 homers and a 20/4 K/BB in 21 games at Full-A. He destroyed the Appy League too with 13 homers in 41 games. His power is worth the flier. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 53/18/61/.244/.316/.452/0

307) Jeremy Pena HOU, SS, 22.6 – Plus defense with above average speed and good walk rates, but below average power and a questionable hit tool caps his fantasy upside. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/13/68/.261/.335/.402/14

308) Niko Hulsizer TB, OF, 23.2 – Big time power with high fly ball rates and very high strikeout rates. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 52/18/61/.236/.310/.443/4

309) Logan Davidson OAK, SS, 22.3 – Drafted 29th overall, Davidson has a plus power/speed combo with a low batting average floor. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 72/21/77/.246/.332/.450/13

310) Elio Prado BAL, OF, 18.4 – Stock rose in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .300/.403/.396 with 3 homers, 12 steals and a 36/30 K/BB in 60 games. Advanced plate approach with an above average power/speed combo. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 78/18/71/.261/.344/.424/16

311) Alejandro Pie TB, SS, 18.2 – Signed for $1.4 million in 2018, Pie has a potentially plus power/speed combo and had a solid pro debut in the Dominican Summer League. At 6’4”, 175 pounds, he’s a high upside lottery ticket. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 75/18/76/.264/.318/.428/20

312) Nick Pratto KC, 1B, 21.6 – Raised FB% to 42.3% but his K% skyrocketed with it to 34.7%. Patience (10.4% BB%) and baserunning remained strong (17 steals), so you have to hope the down year was due to developmental growing pains. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/20/75/.259/.340/.435/10

313) Julio Pablo Martinez TEX, OF, 24.0 – Came on after a terrible first two months in full season ball, slashing .289/.364/.493 with 13 homers, 26 steals, and a 98/31 K/BB in final 82 games at High-A. He’s a bit old for the level and the strikeout rate is concerning, but the power/speed combo gives him enticing upside. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 76/17/74/.244/.313/.423/18

314) Will Benson CLE, OF, 21.10 – Value remains the same with another year of displaying at least a plus power/speed combo, low average, and high strikeout rate. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 60/22/68/.221/.328/.456/9

315) Brady McConnell KC, SS, 21.10 – Drafted 44th overall, McConnell has a plus power/speed combo but it comes with major hit tool risk (39.1% K% in 38 games at rookie ball). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 62/18/66/.238/.295/.446/9

316) Dauri Lorenzo HOU, SS, 17.5 – Signed for $1.8 million, Lorenzo is a switch hitter who makes hard contact with a line drive approach and has plus speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 79/19/75/.270/.338/.432/18

317) Emmanuel Rodriguez MIN, OF, 17.1 – Signed for $2.5 million, Rodriguez is 5’11”, 200 plus pounds who should hit for plus power at peak and has an advanced feel at the dish. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 76/25/84/.261/.341/.473/7

318) Trejyn Fletcher STL, OF, 18.11 – Drafted 58th overall, Fletcher is a great athlete with a plus power/speed combo (4 homers and 7 steals in 43 game pro debut) and extreme strikeout issues (43% K%). ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 57/15/58/.228/.291/.436/11

319) Antoine Kelly MIL, LHP, 20.4 – Drafted 65th overall, the 6’6”, 205 pound Kelly throws a mid 90’s fastball with a slider that flashes above average and developing change. Looked great in his pro debut with a pitching line of 1.26/0.91/41/5 in 28.2 IP in rookie ball. May end up a high strikeout reliever. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/3.86/1.29/156 in 144 IP

320) Lewis Thorpe MIN, LHP, 24.4 – Doesn’t have overpowering stuff but has put up good strikeout numbers throughout his minor league career and is knocking on the door of the bigs. 2020 Projection: 4/4.50/1.34/73 in 75 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.06/1.29/165 in 165 IP

321) Chris Rodriguez LAA, RHP, 21.8 – Stress reaction in his back which required surgery in May knocked out all of his 2018 and all but 9.1 innings in 2019. He looked good in those 9.1 innings, though, with a mid 90’s 4 seamer and 2 seamer, a plus slider and plus change. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 9/3.89/1.27/152 in 145 IP

322) Eric Pardinho TOR, RHP, 19.3 – Advanced feel to pitch with a low 90’s fastball and 4 pitch mix. Elbow soreness limited him to only 37.2 IP in 2019. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.72/1.25/166 in 173 IP

323) Edwin Rios LAD, 1B, 25.11 – Went ham in his 47 at-bat MLB debut with a 95 MPH average exit velocity, 101.7 MPH FB/LD exit velocity, and 4 homers. With a 37.5% K% (34.5% K% at Triple-A) and considering LA’s depth, Rios ascending to anything more than a part time player seems unlikely. 2020 Projection: 18/7/24/.229/.287/.428/1 Prime Projection: 43/17/59/.237/.296/.440/2

324) Devin Mann LAD, 2B/3B, 23.2 – Showed plus power (19 homers with a 45.1% FB%) and a solid plate approach (21.9% K%/10.6% BB%) in 98 games at High-A. He was old for the level, but there is a lot to like in Mann’s offensive profile. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 52/18/59/.254/.328/.443/4

325) Chase Strumpf CHC, 2B, 22.1 – Selected 64th overall, Strumpf has solid tools across the board but nothing standout. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/21/77/.268/.339/.442/5

326) Johan Rojas PHI, OF, 19.8 – Strong stateside debut, slashing .311/.393/.527 in the Gulf Coast League before inevitably struggling against more advanced competition in Short-A. Plus speed with a potentially above average hit tool and developing power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/16/68/.267/.337/.428/18

327) Jeisson Rosario SD, OF, 20.6 – Didn’t take a step forward at High-A, but didn’t necessarily take a step back either, displaying an advanced plate approach (21.7%/16/6% K%/BB%) with some speed (11 steals). ETA: 2022 2020 Projection: 81/12/63/.273/.359/.405/17

328) Gilberto Celestino MIN, OF, 21.2 – Plus contact/speed profile with a 90 MPH average exit velocity. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/14/65/.273/.332/.408/15

329) Nick Schnell TB, OF, 20.0 – Hit tool concerns are now magnified with a 36% K% in rookie ball and 40% K% at High-A, but the power/speed combo shined through with 5 homers and 5 steals in 55 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 79/20/77/.254/.332/.451/14

330) Mickey Moniak PHI, OF, 21.11 – Power took a step forward with a career high 11 homers in 119 games at Double-A, but unless the hit tool starts to resemble the hype that made him the #1 overall pick in 2016, he may top out as a 4th outfielder. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 74/15/66/.275/.326/.418/14

331) Luis Garcia PHI, SS, 19.6 – Disaster full season debut, slashing .186/.261/.255 with 4 homers, 9 steals, and a 132/44 K/BB in 127 games. As the numbers show, he made tons of weak contact. He will only get stronger, but it’s not a great starting point. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/17/71/.270/.332/.418/10

332) Dane Dunning CHW, RHP, 25.4 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2019, likely delaying his MLB debut until the second half of 2020. When healthy, he displays a plus sinker/slider combo and has mid rotation potential. 2020 Projection: 2/4.48/1.36/34 in 36 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.91/1.26/172 in 174 IP

333) Kendall Williams TOR, RHP, 19.7 – Drafted 52nd overall, Williams is a projectable 6’6”, 205 pounds with a 5 pitch mix and strike throwing ability. He struck out 19 batters in 16 IP in his pro debut. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 13/3.90/1.27/175 in 175 IP

334) Aaron Ashby MIL, LHP, 21.10 – First full season of pro ball was a smashing success with a pitching line of 3.50/1.28/135/60 in 126 IP split between Full-A and High-A. Double plus curveball is the money pitch. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.95/1.34/169 in 165 IP

335) Thad Ward BOS, RHP, 23.2 – Velocity ticked up and developed a plus cutter en route to a dominant season in Full-A and High-A. Throws a 5 pitch mix with mid rotation upside. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 11/4.02/1.31/174 in 176 IP

336) Joey Cantillo SD, LHP, 20.3 – Impressed at Full-A with a pitching line of 1.93/0.87/128/27 in 98 IP. Cantillo is 6’4”, 220 pounds with a deceptive low 90’s fastball and an advanced feel to pitch ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.93/1.29/169 in 173 IP

337) Jhonkensy Noel CLE, 1B/3B, 18.9 – Power hitting beast who has been one of the youngest players in his league the past two years. Cranked 10 homers in 64 games in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 and then hit 6 homers with a 18.7% K% in 47 games in stateside rookie ball in 2019. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 71/23/79/.253/.328/.472/2

338) Anthony Volpe NYY, SS, 18.11 – Solid tools across the board. Potentially plus defense at SS was a major reason he was selected 30th overall in the 2019 draft. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/17/71/.271/.335/.422/18

339) Tyler Ivey HOU, RHP, 23.11 – Had no issues in Double-A with a pitching line of 1.57/0.96/61/16 in 46 IP. Throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a plus fastball/curveball combo. 2020 Projection: September-1/4.51/1.38/11 in 10 IP Prime Projection: 7/3.82/1.27/118 in 110 IP

340) Sean Hjelle SF, RHP, 22.11 – At 6’11”, 215 pounds, Hjelle throws a low 90’s fastball with an average curve and change. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 10/4.08/1.31/161 in 173 IP

341) Wil Crowe WASH, RHP, 25.7 – 4 pitch mix headlined by an elite spin rate fastball and above average changeup. A rotation spot won’t be handed to him, so he’ll have to capitalize when the opportunity knocks. 2020 Projection: 2/4.58/1.35/26 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 7/4.21/1.31/99 in 110 IP

342) David Peterson NYM, LHP, 24.7 – Groundball pitcher with a plus slider and low 90’s fastball. 2020 Projection: 3/4.48/1.36/46 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.12/1.32/171 in 179 IP

343) Tim Cate WASH, LHP, 22.6 – Double plus curveball but fastball and changeup both lag behind. One or both will have to get better to become an impact starter. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 9/4.02/1.28/141 in 145 IP

344) Andry Lara WASH, RHP, 17.3 – Signed for $1.25 million, Lara has a fastball that can reach 95 MPH with an advanced feel for pitching and a potentially plus breaking ball. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 12/3.84/1.25/178 in 174 IP

345) Robert Dominguez NYM, RHP, 18.4 – Signed for $10,000, Dominguez has a huge fastball that has reached 99 MPH with a good feel for spin and a developing changeup. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.91/1.33/168 in 160 IP

346) Gabriel Moreno TOR, C, 20.2 – Elite contact rates (11.1%) with developing power (12 homers in 82 games at Full-A) but isn’t a lock to stick behind the plate. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 52/18/59/.273/.325/.426/2

347) Jack Herman PIT, OF, 20.6 – Hit tool didn’t look as good in 2019 at Full-A as it did in his pro debut in rookie ball (14.2% K% vs. 29.3% K%), but the game power broke out with 13 homers in 75 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/21/78/.252/.334/.444/5

348) Ji-Hwan Bae PIT, 2B/SS, 20.8 – Prototypical lead off hitter with double plus speed and little power. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/8/53/.276/.343/.389/26

349) Sammy Siani PIT, OF, 19.4 – Drafted 37th overall, Siani has plus speed with a good feel to hit and an uppercut swing that portends more power coming in the future. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 78/18/74/.265/.337/.413/18

350) Victor Victor Mesa MIA, OF, 23.8 – Strong contact rates and speed translated to stateside ball at High-A and Double-A, but it came with a very low walk rate and absolutely zero power. Some of the lackluster numbers can be attributed to shaking the rust off after a long hiatus, but Mesa was clearly over-hyped. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 78/13/62/.268/.316/.402/18

351) Wander Javier MIN, SS, 21.3 – Returned from torn labrum surgery and struggled in his full season debut, slashing .177/.278/.323 with 11 homers, 2 steals, and a 116/35 K/BB in 80 games. He was a bit better in the 2nd half (.738 OPS and 9 homers in final 43 games), and you can write some it off to rust, but the hit tool and plate approach clearly need a lot of work. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/22/79/.262/.329/.441/9

352) Tirso Ornelas SD, OF, 20.1 – Disastrous season, slashing .217/.303/.279 with 1 homer, 7 steals, and a 113/53 K/BB in 110 games at mostly High-A. Had a .506 OPS in 21 games in rookie ball, so the down year is hard to write off as being young for his level. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 71/22/81/.262/.343/.449/6

353) Jhon Torres STL, OF, 20.0 – Terrible full season debut with a .167 BA, 38.7% K% and 0 homers in 21 games. He was better in his demotion to the Appy League (.918 OPS), but the strikeout rate remained high at 27.1%. Huge raw power is his carrying tool. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/24/80/.251/.337/.461/3

354) Angel Martinez CLE, SS, 18.2 – Lived up to his advanced plate approach scouting report in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .306/.402/.428 with 1 homer, 11 steals, and a 29/29 K/BB in 56 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/20/74/.274/.351/.432/11

355) Jeremy De La Rosa WASH, OF, 18.2 – Advanced enough to go straight to stateside ball as a 17 year old and was able to hold his own, slashing .232/.343/.366 with 2 homers, 3 steals, and a 29/12 K/BB in 26 games. Has potential for average to above average tools across the board. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/21/79/.260/.330/.440/8

356) Davis Wendzel TEX, 3B, 22.10 – Drafted 41st overall, Wendzel doesn’t have huge power or speed, but he’s a solid overall hitter whose plus defense could get him everyday at-bats. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/20/79/.270/.343/.446/5

357) Michael Harris ATL, OF, 19.1 – Drafted 98th overall, Harris’ stock took a big jump with his beastly pro debut in rookie ball, slashing .349/.403/.514 with 2 homers, 5 steals and a 20/9 K/BB in 31 games. He has a plus power/speed combo and his hit tool concerns aren’t as loud as they were pre draft. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 79/21/75/.258/.326/.434/16

358) Tyler Nevin COL, 1B, 22.10 – Career high 39.8% FB% and 12% BB% while continuing to make good contact at Double-A (16.7% K%). The homer power is still only moderate (13 homers in 130 games) which could make it hard to find a starting 1B job. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 66/19/74/.272/.345/.457/5

359) Nasim Nunez MIA, SS, 19.7 – Drafted 46th overall, Nunez has plus speed with a good feel to hit, but has a very low 84 MPH average exit velocity. Plus glove and stole 28 bases in 51 games in his pro debut, so he may end up as a steals only guy. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 80/10/51/.271/.339/.394/25

360) Nick Quintana DET, 3B, 22.6 – Drafted 47th overall, Quintana had an awful pro debut with .158/.228/.226 triple-slash in 41 games at Full-A. He projects to be an above average defender with above average power, but the hit tool is a major risk. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 68/22/74/.241/.310/.438/2

361) Bryant Packard DET, OF, 22.6 – Drafted 142nd overall, Packard’s power took a step back in 2019, but displayed a good feel to hit and advanced plate approach in both college and full season pro ball. He has no defensive value, so playing time will be another hurdle. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 67/19/75/.263/.344/.438/3

362) Jeferson Espinal ARI, OF, 17.10 – Excellent athlete with plus speed. Currently more of a slap hitter with high groundball rates, but he’s so young it’s hard to put a cap on his possible development paths. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/16/74/.267/.339/.413/18

363) Ricky Vanasco TEX, RHP, 21.6 – Pitching line of 1.81/1.07/75/25 in 49.2 IP split between Short-A and Full-A. Mid 90’s heat with a curve and change that both took a step forward in 2019. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/3.86/1.34/156 in 147 IP

364) Ronny Polanco ARI, SS, 16.7 – Signed for $600,00, Polanco has a quick bat with plus power, average speed and a history of performing well in international tournaments. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 74/23/83/.272/.336/.473/8

365) Kevin Made CHC, SS, 17.7 – Signed for $1.5 million, Made has plus bat speed with high contact rates and the potential for plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/23/81/.278/.347/.455/8

366) Jack Kochanowicz LAA, RHP, 19.3 – Drafted 92nd overall, the 6’6”, 220 pound Kochanowicz has a potentially plus fastball/curve combo with a developing change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 12/3.89/1.26/174 in 176 IP

367) Luis Medina MIL, OF, 17.1 – Signed for $1.3 million, Medina has a smooth lefty swing that generates easy plus power, but is still very raw. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 65/23/72/.248/.326/.462/5

368) Jimmy Lewis LAD, RHP, 19.5 – Drafted 78th overall, Lewis is 6’6”, 200 pounds with a low 90’s fastball that should tick up, a potentially plus curve and average change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/4.04/1.28/146 in 151 IP

369) Brandon Williamson SEA, LHP, 22.0 – Drafted 59th overall, Williamson has the chance for 4 quality pitches headlined by a plus fastball/curve combo. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/4.02/1.34/159 in 162 IP

370) Corey Ray MIL, OF, 25.6 – Hand and finger injuries tanked Ray’s 2019 season, putting up a meager 38 wRC+ in 53 games at Triple-A. He’s still tooled up with a plus power/speed combo, but the strikeout rate and now a lost season has Ray’s stock slipping. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 61/16/58/.231/.313/.28/15

371) Anthony Alford TOR, OF, 25.8 – Alford came on at Triple-A after a rough April, slashing .304/.388/.485 with 6 homers, 18 steals and a 64/27 K/BB in final 60 games. It hasn’t always been a smooth ride, but he has maintained his athleticism and power/speed combo, keeping him in the conversation for a late career breakout. 2020 Projection: 28/4/26/.234/.303/.392/4 Prime Projection: 72/15/69/.257/.328/.426/15

372) Andrew Knizner STL, C, 25.2 – Currently 3rd on the depth chart but is the favorite to be the catcher of the future whenever Molina decides to hang em up. Good feel to hit with average power. 2020 Projection: 18/6/16/.257/.320/.409/0 Prime Projection: 64/18/71/.271/.339/.429/2

373) Garrett Stubbs HOU, C, 26.10 – Down year at Triple-A but the underlying skills remained the same. Houston’s catcher job is wide open right now. 2020 Projection: 33/5/29/.244/.312/.387/4 Prime Projection: 58/13/49/.265/.337/.403/8

374) Kyren Paris LAA, SS, 18.5 – Drafted 55th overall, Paris has plus speed with a patient plate approach and developing power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/16/73/.267/.343/.410/18

375) George Feliz SEA, OF, 17 – Signed for $900,000, Feliz is a good athlete with plus bat speed, giving him the chance to develop into an all category contributor. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 81/17/76/.270/.330/.430/18

376) Aeverson Arteaga SF, SS, 17.1 – Plus athlete at a projectable 6’1”, 170 pounds with a good feel to hit and plus speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/18/73/.265/.328/.427/16

377) Randy Dobnak MIN, RHP, 25.2 – Groundball pitcher with a low strikeout rate. Throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a curveball that put up a .236 xwOBA. 2020 Projection: 6/4.41/1.34/86 in 110 IP

378) Kwang-hyun Kim STL, LHP, 31.9 – Throws a 4 pitch mix with a low 90’s fastball and plus slider. Ultimate role is still undecided. 2020 Projection: 6/4.26/1.35/99 in 110 IP

379) Roansy Contreras NYY, RHP, 20.5 – 3 pitch mix with a low 90’s fastball and an advanced feel to pitch. Mid-rotation upside. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/4.09/1.30/158 in 166 IP

380) Ryan Jensen CHC, RHP, 22.4 – Drafted 27th overall, Jensen throws both his 4 seamer and 2 seamer at 96 MPH with a potentially above average slider and developing changeup. He doesn’t have a long history as a starter and has some reliever risk. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 7/3.91/1.33/120 in 115 IP

381) Shun Yamaguchi TOR, RHP, 32.9 – Jack of all trades pitcher with a low 90’s fastball and plus splitter that racked up strikeouts in Japan.. 2020 Projection: 6/3.92/1.33/87 in 83 IP

382) Kevin Ginkel ARI, Setup, 26.0 – Plus fastball/slider combo piled up strikeouts throughout his minor league career and remained effective in his major league debut with a pitching line of 1.48/0.97/28/9 in 24.1 IP. 2020 Projection: 4/3.65/1.14/69 in 60 IP

383) Dean Kremer BAL, RHP, 24.3 – Put together another strong season with a pitching line of 2.98/1.23/87/29 at Double-A before struggling in 4 starts at Triple-A. He has an above average fastball/curveball combo with a developing changeup. 2020 Projection: June-6/4.71/1.44/88 in 100 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.08/1.31/163 in 170 IP

384) Matt Tabor ARI, RHP, 21.9 – Excellent full season debut with a pitching line of 2.93/1.00/101/16 in 95.1 IP. Tabor throws a low 90’s fastball with two quality secondaries in his change and curve. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.93/1.28/169 in 175 IP

385) J.B. Bukauskas ARI, RHP, 23.6 – Potential for 3 plus pitches (fastball, change, slider), but lack of control could relegate him to the bullpen. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 8/3.71/1.28/117 in 110 IP

386) Alex Jackson ATL, C, 24.3 – Power exploded with 28 homers and a 91 MPH average exit velocity in 85 games at Triple-A. 33.3% K% and 6.7% BB% is terrible, but the offensive bar for catcher is pretty low. 2020 Projection: August-11/3/14/.198/.261/.398/0 Prime Projection: 52/20/61/.228/.292/.433/0

387) Andy Young ARI, 2B, 25.11 – Has done nothing but rake at every minor league level. He’s old for a prospect, but the power should mostly translate. 2020 Projection: August-12/5/15/.242/.301/.420/0 Prime Projection: 55/18/63/.258/.320/.446/2

388) Shervyen Newton NYM, SS, 21.0 – Projectable 6’4”, 180 pounds with the potential for plus power but hit tool is still raw. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 64/20/75/.245/.322/.457/5

389) Luis Oviedo CLE, RHP, 20.11 – Nagging back injury tanked his 2019. When healthy, he throws a mid 90’s fastball with the potential for 3 quality secondaries. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/3.91/1.28/160 in 160 IP

390) Ryan McKenna BAL, OF, 23.2 – .232 BA at Double-A has McKenna’s stock down, but the underlying numbers looked good with a 21.3%/10.4% K%/BB%, 9 homers, and 25 steals in 135 games. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 56/10/48/.257/.331/.398/14

391) Kevin Smith TOR, SS, 23.9 – Strikeout rate ballooned at Double-A to 32.3% and batting average plummeted to .209. The power and speed did show up with 19 homers and 11 steals, but the hit tool risk is now magnified. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 51/14/57/.238/.297/.421/6

392) Forrest Wall TOR, OF, 24.5 – Maintained his solid across the board profile at Double-A and Triple-A, slashing .268/.351/.422 with 11 homers, 14 steals and a 123/55 K/BB in 123 games. Winning playing time will be his biggest hurdle. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 59/11/54/.255/.332/.410/12

393) Adam Hall BAL, SS, 20.10 – Plus speed is his best skill, stealing 33 bases in 122 games at Full-A. He does have some feel to hit and there is a bit more power in there if he can raise his launch angle, but utility infielder is his most likely outcome. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 52/8/45/.264/.314/.401/15

394) Logan Wyatt SF, 1B, 22.5 – Drafted 51st overall, Wyatt has a great batting eye with a good feel to hit, but needs to tap into his raw power more. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 74/20/77/.272/.361/.442/2

395) Greg Deichmann OAK, OF, 24.10 – Big time power with high strikeout rates. Crushed 9 homers in 23 games in the Arizona Fall League. These types of power bats always seems to work their way into Oakland’s lineup by their late 20’s. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 62/23/74/.243/.332/.450/5

396) Brewer Hicklen KC, OF, 24.2 – Great athlete with a plus power/speed combo but is still raw at the plate. Slashed .263/.363/.427 with 14 homers, 39 steals, and a 140/55 K/BB in 125 games at High-A. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 64/15/61/.243/.317/.421/17

397) Micker Adolfo CHW, OF, 23.6 – Lost year due to an elbow injury which required arthroscopic surgery. He’s shown at least plus raw power when healthy, although the strikeout rates have been consistently high. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 67/23/80/.248/.330/.451/2

398) Jerar Encarnacion MIA, OF, 22.5 – At 6′,4”, 220 pounds, Encarnacion is a power hitting beast with hit tool and plate approach concerns. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 62/22/71/.253/.319/.454/2

399) Adbert Alzolay CHC, RHP, 25.1 – Could be next man up in Chicago’s rotation. Alzolay throws a mid 90’s fastball with a plus curve and an improved changeup, but needs to improve his command to stick in the rotation. 2020 Projection: 4/4.52/1.38/81 in 75 IP

400) Ryan Helsley STL, RHP, 25.9 – Moved into the bullpen and let it fly with a 98 MPH and plus 89 MPH slider. He has the stuff to slowly move up the Cardinals bullpen ladder. 2020 Projection: 3/3.63/1.22/64 in 61 IP

401) Ivan Herrera STL, C, 19.10 – Solid all around hitter who performed well in what was basically his full season debut, slashing .284/.374/.405 with 9 homers and a 72/40 K/BB in 69 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 58/16/63/.267/.342/.419/1

402) Seth Brown OAK, 1B/OF, 27.9 – Old for a prospect but he put up strong numbers in his MLB debut, slashing .293/.361/.493 with above average exit velocities, a 17.5 degree launch angle, and above average sprint speed. He crushed 37 homes at Triple-A, and considering the solid debut, Brown has a chance to be a late bloomer breakout. 2020 Projection: 16/5/19/.245/.306/.434/1 Prime Projection: 53/17/61/.257/.318/.468/5

403) Lolo Sanchez PIT, OF, 21.0 – Plus speed, defense, and contact rates, but is not expected to hit for much power. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/13/69/.272/.341/.400/18

404) Rodolfo Castro PIT, SS/2B, 20.10 – Plus athlete who rocked 19 homers in 118 games split between Full-A and High-A, but is still raw with a 122/31 K/BB. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 66/20/69/.248/.315/.433/6

405) Anderson Tejeda TEX, SS, 21.11 – Shoulder discomfort limited Tejada to 43 games. When healthy, he’s displayed plus power with high strikeout rates and some speed. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 69/19/76/.242/.324/.427/7

406) Yunior Severino MIN, 2B/SS, 20.6 – Fractured thumb knocked out most of his 2019. Severino profiles as a high strikeout power hitter at peak. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 63/18/67/.255/.326/.442/3

407) Dominic Fletcher ARI, OF, 22.7 – Selected 75th overall, Fletcher had a great pro debut in full season ball, slashing .318/.389/.463 with 5 homers and a 50/22 K/BB in 55 games. He’s been raking since his freshman year in the SEC. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 64/16/71/.263/.327/.445/3

408) Allan Cerda CIN, OF, 20.4 – Cerda is an athletic and projectable 6’3”, 170 pounds. He’s hit for power with high flyball rates in the Dominican League in 2018 and stateside rookie ball in 2019, but the strikeout rates are high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/24/71/.243/.334/.456/7

409) Benyamin Bailey CHW, OF, 18.6 – 6’4”, 215 pound beast with the potential for a plus power/speed combo. Performed well in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .324/.477/.454 with 2 homers, 10 steals, and a 40/52 K/BB in 55 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 63/18/69/.248/.329/.453/12

410) Joshua Mears SD, OF, 19.1 – Drafted 48th overall, Mears is 6’3”, 230 pounds with plus power and plus bat speed, but hit tool is raw. Smacked 7 homers with a 30.3% K% in 43 game pro debut. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 62/21/69/.237/.322/.449/4

411) Juan Guerrero COL, 3B, 18.7 – Strong performance in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .319/.387/.408 with 2 homers, 17 steals and 26/21 K/BB in 51 games. He’s a high upside prospect with the chance for all category production. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/20/77/.274/.342/.440/14

412) Jordan Brewer HOU, OF, 22.8 – Drafted 106th overall, Brewer has big tools with high upside but hit tool is a major risk (.130 BA in 56 PA pro debut at Short-A). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 54/12/49/.239/.295/.415/15

413) Matthew Lugo BOS, SS, 18.11 – Drafted 69th overall, Lugo has an average to above average all around skill set. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/17/71/.260/.330/.430/13

414) Grant Holmes OAK, RHP, 24.0 – A shoulder injury knocked out almost all of Holmes’ 2018, but he put himself back on the radar this season with a pitching line of 3.23/1.22/81/28 in 86.1 IP at Double-A (and one good start at Triple-A). He credits the success with a tweak he made to his delivery with helped his control and added movement to his pitches. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 10/4.23/1.35/154 in 163 IP

415) Joey Wentz DET, LHP, 22.6 – Traditional 3 pitch mix headlined by a plus changeup. Unless he can add MPH to his low 90’s fastball, he will likely be a back end starter. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 11/4.13/1.32/156 in 160 IP

416) Levi Kelly ARI, RHP, 20.11 – Great full season debut with a pitching line of 2.15/1.11/126/39 in 100.1 IP. Kelly works in the low 90’s but has the potential for an elite double plus slider. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/3.92/1.32/133 in 125 IP

417) Drey Jameson ARI, RHP, 22.7 – Drafted 34th overall, Jameson throws a mid 90’s fastball with the potential for 3 quality secondaries but needs to improve control/command. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/4.13/1.33/159 in 156 IP

418) Brandon Bailey BAL, RHP, 25.5 – Baltimore’s Rule 5 pick and will compete for a rotation spot in the Spring. Racked up strikeouts throughout his minor league career with a repertoire headlined by a high spin, low 90’s fastball and potentially plus change. 2020 Projection: 6/4.72/1.43/93 in 100 IP Prime Projection: 4/3.94/1.33/89 in 82 IP

419) Lazaro Armenteros OAK, OF, 20.10 – Strikeout rate continued to balloon with a 42.2% K% at High-A, but the power showed up with 17 homers in 126 games and he’ll still be only 20 years old at the start of 2020. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 60/19/70/.229/.314/.441/9

420) Trent Deveaux LAA, OF, 19.11 – High risk, high reward prospect with double-plus speed and the potential for above average power, but hit tool needs a lot of work. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 56/15/53/.236/.318/.431/13

421) Stephen Gonsalves NYM, LHP, 25.10 – Missed most of 2019 with elbow problems. Gonsalves is a low velocity, high spin rate pitcher who has put up respectable strikeout numbers throughout his minor league career. 2020 Projection: 1/4.68/1.41/19 in 20 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.19/1.35/150 in 155 IP

422) Jaylin Davis SF, OF, 25.9 – Power broke out at Double-A and Triple-A with 35 homers, but fly ball rates are still low and strikeout rates have been high throughout his career. 2020 Projection: 28/7/29/.246/.301/.427/2

423) Tucker Davidson ATL, LHP, 24.0 – Plus fastball/curveball combo with a developing changeup. Pitched well in the upper levels of the minors, but Atlanta has so much pitching depth, there is a good chance he ends up in the pen. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 6/4.09/1.30/96 in 93 IP

424) Tanner Houck BOS, RHP, 23.9 – Knocking on the door of the bigs but has been inconsistent in his minor league career. Likely back end starter or middle reliever. 2020 Projection: 1/4.59/1.38/18 in 20 IP Prime Projection: 4/4.26/1.33/80 in 85 IP

425) Malcom Nunez STL, 1B, 19.1 – The insane numbers he put up in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 came crashing back down to earth in stateside ball, slashing .254/.336/.385 with 0 homers and a 32/13 K/BB in 37 games in the Appy League. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 64/20/73/.256/.325/.450/2

426) Nick Gordon MIN, SS/2B, 24.5 – Solid year at Triple-A, slashing .298/.342/.459 with 4 homers, 14 steals, and a 65/18 K/BB in 70 games. Utility infielder looks to be his most likely outcome.2020 Projection: 17/2/12/.243/.291/.363/3 Prime Projection: 61/8/53/.272/.324/.398/12

427) Kyle Stowers BAL, OF, 22.3 – Drafted 71st overall, Stowers is an above average power/speed threat with some hit tool concerns. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 61/17/69/.255/.329/.446/9

428) Seth Johnson TB, RHP, 21.6 – Drafted 40th overall, Johnson is very new to pitching and understandably raw, but the stuff is excellent with a mid 90’s fastball and potentially plus slider. Curve and change lag behind. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/3.99/1.35/134 in 137 IP

429) Alexander Ramirez LAA, OF, 17.7 – Has the chance for at least plus power and is one of the youngest players in his “class,” but a 33.3% K% in the Dominican League shows how risky he is. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 61/19/69/.233/.307/.446/5

430) Eduardo Garcia MIL, SS, 17.9 – Fractured ankle limited him to only 10 games in the Dominican Summer League, but he played well in those 10 games with a good feel to hit and advanced plate approach. Plus defense is his calling card. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/16/71/.274/.340/.405/11

431) Adael Amador COL, SS, 17.0 – Signed for $1.5 million, Amador has a plus hit tool with an advanced plate approach and developing power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 79/20/75/.281/.342/.435/6

432) Roberto Campos DET, OF, 17 – Signed for $2.85 million, Campos is 6’3”, 200 pounds with big time power potential and solid plate approach, but it will come with some strikeouts. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 68/23/79/.252/.337/.472/3

433) Franklin Perez DET, RHP, 22.4 – When healthy, Perez throws a 4 pitch mix with mid rotation upside, but he hasn’t been healthy very often with a career high of 86.1 IP and only 7.2 IP in 2019. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 11/4.05/1.30/162 in 167 IP

434) Taylor Widener ARI, RHP, 25.5 – Murphy’s Law season with a high BABIP, high home run rate, and low left on base percentage in the extreme hitter’s environment of the PCL. 23.5% K% was the lone bright spot. 2020 Projection: 2/4.96/1.43/29 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 8/4.45/1.36/155 in 153 IP

435) Tahnaj Thomas PIT, RHP, 20.10 – Mid 90’s fastball with a slider that flashes plus and developing change. Has only been pitching for a few years. Broke out in 2019 in the Appy League with a pitching line of 3.17/1.12/59/14 in 48.1 IP ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/3.91/1.33/125 in 121 IP

436) Lenny Torres CLE, RHP, 19.6 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2019. When healthy, Torres has a plus fastball/slider combo with a developing change and looked more refined than expected in his 2018 pro debut. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.85/1.29/168 in 159 IP

437) Roberto Ramos COL, 1B, 25.3 – Double plus raw power with high strikeout rates. Destroyed Triple-A with 30 homers, but struggled in the Fall League and Winter League. 2020 Projection: August-15/6/18/.232/.313/.441/0 Prime Projection: 53/19/61/.248/.335/.465/1

438) Chih-Jung Liu BOS, RHP, 20.11 – Signed for $750,000, Liu throws a mid 90’s fastball with a splitter and slider that both flash plus along with a curve. He doesn’t have a long history as a pitcher, giving him some unknown upside. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 5/3.72/1.26/83 in 78 IP

439) Osiel Rodriguez NYY, RHP, 18.4 – Prototypical starter size with a fastball that has reached 97 MPH and two potentially plus secondaries in his curve and change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/4.00/1.30/150 in 150 IP

440) Nick Allen OAK, SS, 21.6 – Not going to win you any leagues, but his plus defense gives him a chance to win a full time job eventually. Plus speed with a good feel to hit. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/11/59/.276/.339/.375/16

441) Jake Rogers DET, C, 25.0 – Plus defensive catcher with high flyball rates (49.1%) and high strikeout rates (27.7%). Hit 4 homers with a 39.8% K% in his 128 PA MLB debut. 2020 Projection: .28/8/33/.212/.298/.397/1 Prime Projection: 48/20/56/.237/.318/.424/2

442) Mario Feliciano MIL, C, 21.4 – Power showed up at High-A with a career high 19 homers and career low 38.4% GB% in 116 games. 28.8% K% and 6% BB% shows he is still raw at the plate. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 58/20/64/.255/.317/.426/1

443) Taylor Walls TB, SS, 23.9 – No plus tools but a solid all around hitter and hit well at Double-A this season, slashing .270/.346/.479 with 6 homers, 15 steals and a 51/26 K/BB in 55 games. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 75/14/66/.269/.337/.416/14

444) Antoni Flores BOS, SS, 19.5 – Terrible year at Short-A, both production wise (.193 BA with 0 homers in 55 games) and scouting wise. I don’t want to give up on such a young prospect after one bad year though. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 71/17/62/.267/.341/.416/4

445) Jasseel De La Cruz ATL, RHP, 22.9 – Breakout year spread across 3 levels (A, A+, AA) with a pitching line of 3.25/1.14/121/49 in 133 IP. Plus fastball/slider combo that is likely destined for the bullpen. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 4/3.58/1.17/67 in 65 IP

446) James Kaprielian OAK, RHP, 26.1 – Back on the mound for the first time since 2016, and his stuff and the results both looked good. Fastball was up into the mid 90’s and put up a pitching line of 3.18/1.10/75/16 in 68 IP spread across 3 levels (A+, AA, AAA). Considering the injury history, he may end up in a pen role. 2020 Projection: 2/4.31/1.37/37 in 40 IP Prime Projection: 5/3.71/1.24/75 in 75 IP

447) Jose De Leon CIN, RHP, 27.8 – If he can remain healthy, which is far from a given, there could still be some juice left in this tank. His fastball averaged 92.4 MPH in 4 MLB innings and the changeup is still effective. He’ll need to develop his slider to take the next step. 2020 Projection: 2/4.37/1.36/38 in 36 IP Prime Projection: 7/4.00/1.33/131 in 125 IP

448) Anderson Espinoza SD, RHP, 22.1 – Underwent his second Tommy John surgery in April 2019. I wouldn’t blame you for writing him off, but he is still young enough and the stuff was exciting enough to see if he can regain some of that magic in 2020. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 5/4.10/1.34/83 in 85 IP

449) Drew Rasmussen MIL, RHP, 24.8 – Came back from his 2nd Tommy John surgery and his stuff looked explosive with a mid 90’s fastball, above average curve and average change. He struck out 77 batters with a 3.54 ERA in 61 IP at Double-A. Injury history may relegate him to the pen. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 6/3.82/1.32/96 in 92 IP

450) Jason Martin PIT, OF, 24.7 – Average skills across the board. 2020 Projection: 42/10/43/.254/.313/.418/7

451) Ryan Rolison COL, LHP, 22.9 – Mid rotation upside, but at Coors Field that is more like a back end fantasy starter. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 12/4.18/1.29/172 in 174 IP

452) Devin Smeltzer MIN, LHP, 24.7 – 4 pitch mix a 89.1 MPH fastball. Likely a back end starter or long reliever, but the results were solid in his MLB debut (3.86 ERA in 49 IP). 2020 Projection: 5/4.37/1.38/62 in 71 IP

453) Connor Wong BOS, C, 23.10 – The rare super utility catcher, Wong exploded at Double-A, slashing .349/.393/.604 with 9 homers, 2 steals, and a 50/11 K/BB in 40 games. The hit tool is an issue with 30% strikeout rates and mediocre walk rates, but Wong should certainly be on your radar. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 51/15/57/.246/.308/.432/8

454) Chris Shaw SF, 1B/OF, 26.6 – Huge power with hit tool and plate approach issues. San Francisco’s outfield options are all unproven, so Shaw could easily work his way into playing time. 2020 Projection: 22/7/28/.229/.290/.414/0 Prime Projection: 41/16/54/.243/.309/.441/0

455) Pedro Martinez CHC, SS, 19.2 – Lit up stateside rookie ball, slashing .352/.417/.519 with 2 homers, 8 steals, and a 27/12 K/BB in 27 games. He then went to Short-A for 27 games and held his own with a 108 wRC+. He has the potential to develop into a solid all around hitter. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 70/18/72/.273/.345/.423/7

456) Curtis Mead TB, 3B, 19.5 – At a projectable 6’2”, 170 pounds, Mead performed well in his de facto stateside debut, slashing .285/.351/.462 with 4 homers, 4 steals, and a 23/13 K/BB in 44 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 61/18/68/.262/.331/.438/6

457) Carlos Rodriguez MIL, OF, 19.4 – Advanced feel to hit with elite strikeout rates (.331 BA and a 12.7% K% in the Pioneer League), but doesn’t have big power or speed upside. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/17/73/.278/.310/.436/8

458) Beau Burrows DET, RHP, 23.7 – Several injuries tanked Burrows 2019. When healthy, he throws a MLB quality fastball but secondaries lag behind. 2020 Projection: 1/4.86/1.45/21 in 25 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.27/1.35/154 in 163 IP

459) Matthew Thompson CHW, RHP, 19.8 – Drafted 45th overall, the 6’3”, 195 pound Thompson is a good athlete who has flashed the ability for 3 potentially plus pitches. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/4.10/1.34/167 in 168 IP

460) Steele Walker CHW, OF, 23.8 – Strong first full season of pro ball, slashing .284/.361/.451 with 10 homers, 13 steals, and a 78/50 K/BB in 120 games at mostly High-A. He won’t win you any one fantasy category, but he’ll chip in a little bit across the board. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 78/18/73/.268/.327/.426/11

461) Nick Decker BOS, OF, 20.6 – Strikeout rate was high (29.9%) in his first extended action in pro ball at Short-A. He did have a 47.8% FB% and a decent 87 MPH average exit velocity, so there is certainly plenty of room to grow into more power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/20/78/.252/.330/.441/7

462) Wenceel Perez DET, SS, 20.5 – Poor season at Full-A with a .233 BA. The contact rate took a small step back (16.9%). Plus hit, plus speed profile is still intact, but he needs more refinement. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/9/58/.281/.333/.389/19

463) Blake Rutherford CHW, OF, 22.11 – Underwhelming year at Double-A with 7 homers, .365 SLG and a 24.6% K% in 118 games. I’m not quite ready to give up on a power outbreak, but Rutherford’s stock continues to fall. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 76/17/69/.267/.325/.418/9

464) Alexander Vizcaino NYY, RHP, 22.10 – Mid 90’s fastball with a plus changeup. Put up a 128/38 K/BB in 115 IP split between Full-A and High-A. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/4.10/1.33/174 in 171 IP

465) Josh Smith NYY, SS, 22.8 – Drafted 67th overall, Smith hit well all three years in the SEC and then did the same in his pro debut at Short-A. He doesn’t have any standout tools, but the guy has hit everywhere he has been. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/18/75/.277/.339/.425/9

466) Brayan Buelvas OAK, OF, 17.10 – Pushed aggressively to stateside rookie ball and responded with a .300/.392/.506 slash, 3 homers, 12 steals, and a 46/22 K/BB in 44 games. Has the potential for across the board production. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/16/72/.271/.338/.429/16

467) Ronnier Quintero CHC, C, 17.5 – Signed for $2.9 million, Quintero is an offense first catcher who has the potential to hit for both power and average. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 66/22/73/.268/.338/.448/2

468) Jared Triolo PIT, 3B/SS, 22.2 – Drafted 72nd overall, Triolo has an above average power/speed combo and displayed a solid plate approach in his pro debut at Short-A with a 18.6% K% and 10.2% BB%. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 62/15/58/.257/.326/.425/10

469) Austin Allen OAK, C, 26.2 – Expected to be Oakland’s back up catcher, but in the long run could work his way into more at bats at 1B and/or DH if the bat plays anywhere close to as good as it has played in the minors. 2020 Projection: 29/9/33/.252/.314/.428/0

470) Korey Lee HOU, C, 21.8 – Drafted 32nd overall, Lee is a power hitting catcher who jacked 15 homers in 51 games in the PAC-12, but he’ll need to start lifting the ball more to get to all of his raw power (52.3% GB% in his pro debut at Short-A). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 51/18/59/.258/.326/.422/4

471) Yoendrys Gomez NYY, RHP, 20.5 – A projectable 6’3”, 175 pounds, Gomez has a mid 90’s fastball with a potentially plus curve, developing change, and the ability to throw all of them for strikes. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.18/1.31/158 in 163 IP

472) Damon Jones PHI, LHP, 25.6 – 6’5”, 225 pound lefty who put up a pitching line of 2.91/116/152/59 in 114.1 IP spread across 3 levels (A+, AA, AAA). Tweaked his delivery which gave him improved control until reaching Triple-A where he unraveled a bit (33/26 K/BB in 34 I) 2020 Projection: 2/4.51/1.42/48 in 44 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.18/1.35/157 in 146 IP

473) Matt Canterino MIN, RHP, 22.4 – Drafted 54th overall, Canterino proved durable and productive during his 3 year career at Rice with good but not great stuff. Likely profiles as a back end starter. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/4.22/1.32/164 in 172 IP

474) Michael Plassmeyer TB, LHP, 23.5 – Average stuff with a deceptive delivery and plus command. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 8/4.18/1.27/110 in 130 IP

475) T.J. Sikkema NYY, LHP, 21.8 – Drafted 38th overall, Sikkema has done nothing but dominate during his 3 year career in the SEC and then in his pro debut at Short-A. He throws strikes with a 4 pitch mix, but none of those pitches are plus. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 6/4.16/1.33/102 in 110 IP

476) Otto Lopez TOR, SS, 21.6 – Lopez is a good athlete who put up elite strikeout rates (12.8%) with above average speed (20 steals) and developing power (5 homers) at Full-A. There is some sneaky upside here. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/13/61/.275/.332/.413/15

477) Colin Barber HOU, OF, 19.4 – Drafted 136th overall, Barber has a quick bat with above average raw power and speed. Solid pro debut, slashing .263/.387/.394 with 2 homers, 2 steals, and a 29/19 K/BB in 28 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/15/67/.258/.325/.416/11

478) Brenton Doyle COL, OF, 21.11 – Drafted 129th overall, Doyle has completely demolished the competition in his 3 years in Division II and then in his pro debut in the Pioneer League. He has a plus power/speed combo, but he has yet to face advanced competition and the hit tool is a bit of a question mark. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 56/13/54/.243/.325/.436/14

479) Jasiah Dixon PIT, OF, 18.7 – Drafted 694th overall, Dixon is a top notch athlete with double plus speed and developing power. He showed more refinement than expected in his pro debut in the Gulf Coast League, slashing .329/.417/.425 with 0 homers, 8 steals, and a 11/10 K/BB in 22 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/16/68/.265/.336/.427/22

480) Estiven Machado TOR, SS, 17 – Signed for $775,000, Machado is a plus athlete with plus bat speed and a good feel to hit. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/18/74/.277/.344/.423/10

481) Juan Pie PIT, OF, 19.0 – Stateside debut was mediocre with a 91 wRC+ in the Gulf Coast League, but he still has an interesting blend of tools with all category upside. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 55/15/51/.258/.336/.432/8

482) Austin Cox KC, LHP, 23.0 – 6’4”, 185 pound lefty whose stock took a big jump this season with a pitching line of 2.76/1.15/129/38 in 130.2 IP split between Full-A and High-A. Plus control and plus curve are his best assets. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 11/4.08/1.31/163 in 172 IP

483) Jose Pastrano CLE, SS, 17.7 – Signed for $1.5 million, Pastrano is a top of the order hitter with plus speed and plus defense. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/15/68/.272/.336/.408/17

484) Dasan Brown TOR, OF, 18.6 – Drafted 88th overall, Brown is a great athlete with double plus speed but is still a project at the plate. High risk, high reward. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 72/13/58/.244/.296/.402/19

485) Jose Soriano LAA, RHP, 21.5 – 96 MPH fastball with a plus curve and developing changeup. 5.6 BB/9 at Full-A shows the risk. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.19/1.35/158 in 155 IP

486) Brock Burke TEX, LHP, 23.8 – Dealt with blister issues and was shut down late in the year with a shoulder injury. Profiles as a back end starter with mid-rotation upside. Update: Out for the season after undergoing left labrum debridement surgery in late February. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 10/4.14/1.32/158 in 162 IP

487) Joely Rodriguez TEX, Setup, 28.5 – Velocity spiked in Japan and developed a nasty cutter. If Leclerc struggles again, Rodriguez is a good under the radar choice to step in. 2020 Projection: 3/3.63/1.21/68 in 61 IP

By Michael Halpern (@MichaelCHalpern)
Email: michaelhalpern@imaginarybrickwall.com
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Posted on January 12, 2020January 14, 2020 by Michael Halpern

Top 100 Prospects Rankings for 2020 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

This is technically the final post in my Sneak Peek Series for the 2020 Top 1,000 Dynasty Baseball Rankings (full Top 1,000 dropping in early February), but a top 100 prospects list must stand on its own. Here is the Top 100 Prospects Rankings for 2020 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues:

4) Gavin Lux LAD, 2B/SS, 22.4 – I tried to tell you last off-season that Lux was being underrated, writing, “Me thinks Lux is still being a bit underrated right now.” He isn’t underrated anymore. 2020 Projection: July-42/11/39/.272/.334/.451/7 Prime Projection: 98/28/93/.283/.356/.495/14

23) Jeter Downs LAD, SS, 21.8 – I was high on Downs coming into 2019, ranking him 45th overall on my 2019 Top 472 Prospects Ranking. He continued to show off the same skills at High-A and Double-A that made me so high on him, which is a good feel to hit, the ability to lift the ball, and base stealing skills. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 87/26/83/.274/.347/.469/14

50) Nolan Gorman STL, 3B, 19.11 – Mediocre numbers at Full-A and High-A, but the power, patience and strikeout profile remains unchanged. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/33/92/.253/.336/.508/2

52) Brailyn Marquez CHC, LHP, 21.2 – Big lefty at 6’4”, 185 pounds, Marquez throws an upper 90’s fastball with a potentially plus slider and developing changeup. Still needs to improve control/command, but this is the type of high upside arm I love taking a chance on. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 14/3.55/1.23/187 in 174 IP

53) Jazz Chisholm MIA, SS, 22.3 – Career high 11.4% BB% at Double-A while continuing to hit the ball in the air with plus speed. Upside is high, but 32.1% K% gives him a very low batting average floor. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 83/28/81/.244/.328/.462/15

54) Riley Greene DET, OF, 19.6 – Drafted 5th overall, the only blemish on Greene’s otherwise great pro debut is that his strikeout rate was a little on the high side at 25%. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/25/89/.280/.352/.475/9

55) George Valera CLE, OF, 19.5 – Hit tool was not as good as expected (27.7% K% at Short-A) but the power showed out with 8 homers in 46 games, and the sweet lefty swing still impressed. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/26/88/.276/.360/.478/9

56) Nolan Jones CLE, 3B, 21.11 – Lefty slugger with legitimate strikeout issues (31 K’s and 4 homers in 15 games at the Arizona Fall League) but some of that is due to his passive plate approach and sky high walk rates. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 85/29/85/.251/.369/.478/2

57) Josh Lowe TB, OF, 22.2 – Power broke out at Double-A with 18 homers in 121 games to go along with 30 steals and a 132/59 K/BB. The hit tool still needs improvement, but Lowe’s stock took a huge jump last season. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 82/25/80/.250/.332/.468/19

58) Trevor Larnach MIN, OF, 23.1 – Game power didn’t show up as hoped (13 homers in 127 games split between High-A and Double-A) with high ground ball rates, although he improved at the end of the season with 6 homers in final 28 games. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 77/27/87/.265/.340/.470/5

59) Joey Bart SF, C, 23.3 – Power hitting catcher whose home ballpark suppresses power, although San Francisco is moving the fences in this year. Suffered two broken hands from being hit by pitches, once in April and then again in October in the AFL. 2020 Projection: August-15/7/22/.247/.302/.436/1 Prime Projection: 69/25/81/.262/.330/.467/3

60) Evan White SEA, 1B, 24.1 – Carried over the power gains he made towards the end of 2018 into 2019 with 18 homers and a career low 42.4% GB% in 92 games at Double-A. Is a sure bet to spend most, if not all of 2020 in the majors with a newly signed 6 year, $24 million contract. 2020 Projection: 78/22/73/.264/.325/.450/5 Prime Projection: 81/27/86/.276/.338/.473/6

61) Hunter Bishop SF, OF, 21.9 – Drafted 10th overall, Bishop has one of the best power/speed combos in the draft, but has racked up strikeouts in every league he has played in. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 82/28/78/.247/.332/.471/14

62) Grayson Rodriguez BAL, RHP, 20.4 – Impressed in his full season debut with a pitching line of 2.68/0.99/129/36 in 94 IP. The scouting report backs up the production with mid 90’s heat, 3 potentially plus secondaries, and plus control/command. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 14/3.69/1.20/196 in 180 IP

63) Nico Hoerner CHC, SS, 22.11 – Plus contact/speed profile who has to learn how to fully tap into his moderate raw power. Suffered a hairline fracture in his wrist in May which likely further depressed his power. 2020 Projection: 67/9/43/.279/.321/.411/11 Prime Projection: 88/16/72/.288/.340/.432/16

64) Nick Solak TEX, 2B/3B/OF, 25.2 – Excellent MLB debut, slashing .293/.393/.491 with 5 homers, 2 steals, and a 29/15 K/BB in 33 games. Has been a ground ball hitter throughout his career, but exit velocity and sprint speed are strong. 2020 Projection: 79/20/74/.271/.339/.452/10

65) Jonathan India CIN, 3B, 23.3 – Hasn’t gotten to as much of his plus raw power as hoped, hitting only 11 homers in 121 games, but has showed an advanced approach with a good feel to hit and some speed. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 85/24/79/.272/.349/.461/12

66) Mitch Keller PIT, RHP, 24.0 – 7.13 ERA in 48 IP MLB debut but it came with a 12.19 K/9 and 3.19 FIP, which makes the debut more encouraging than discouraging. Relies heavily on a 95.4 MPH fastball with a plus slider being his best secondary. 2020 Projection: 10/4.02/1.30/167 in 161 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.77/1.25/191 in 182 IP

67) Tarik Skubal DET, LHP, 23.4 – Scout the stat line ace with a pitching line of 2.42/1.01/179/37 in 122.2 IP split between High-A and Double-A, Stuff profiles more as a mid-rotation starter, but it’s hard to argue with those results. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 13/3.71/1.23/195 in 181 IP

68) Josiah Gray LAD, RHP, 22.3 – Decimated 3 levels of the minors (A, A+, AA) with a plus fastball/slider combo and plus command. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 14/3.63/1.18/183 in 176 IP

70) Simeon Woods Richardson TOR, RHP, 19.6 – Impressive 18-year-old season in Full-A and High-A with a 126/24 K/BB in 106.2 IP. He displayed an advanced four pitch mix headlined by a plus fastball/slider combo. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 14/3.64/1.16/198 in 183 IP

71) Oneil Cruz PIT, SS, 21.6 – Fly ball percentage jumped up 8.9% to 38.1% after his promotion to Double-A. If he can maintain those gains, the double plus raw power will definitely start to shine through. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 78/28/86/.252/.323/.474/9

72) Brandon Marsh LAA, OF, 22.4 – Lowered strikeout rate to 22.3% at Double-A (27.7% at High-A in 2018), which is very encouraging. Next step is hitting fewer ground balls (52.6%). 2020 Projection: September-12/2/9/.252/.327/.413/3 Prime Projection: 83/22/78/.271/.350/.457/16

73) Greg Jones TB, SS, 22.1 – Drafted 22nd overall, Jones is a great athlete with double plus speed and developing power. He’s had strikeout issues in his career (25.7% at Short-A), but the upside is considerable. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/16/62/.268/.349/.421/32

74) Sean Murphy OAK, C, 25.6 – It’s a small sample but he knocked 4 homers with a 90.7 MPH exit velocity and 96.6 MPH FB/LD exit velocity in his 20 game MLB debut. This after hitting 10 homes in 31 games at Triple-A. If he can raise his launch angle a bit, and with his already strong plate approach, Murphy has the potential to be one of the better hitting catchers in baseball. 2020 Projection: 56/18/52/.255/.338/.441/0 Prime Projection: 73/24/82/.268/.357/.468/1

75) Edward Cabrera MIA, RHP, 22.0 – Much improved secondaries and control combined with his electric mid 90’s fastball made Cabrera one of the biggest pitching breakouts in the minors, posting a pitching line of 2.23/0.99/116/31 in 96.2 IP split between High-A and Double-A. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 13/3.76/1.23/191 in 182 IP

76) Brusdar Graterol MIN, RHP, 21.7 – 99 MPH fastball with a plus slider and developing change. 2020 Projection: June-7/4.09/1.32/91 in 88 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.78/1.23/176 in 170 IP

77) Robert Puason OAK, SS, 17.5 – Signed for $5.1 million, Pauson is a projectable 6’3”, 165 pounds with plus speed, a good feel to hit and developing power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 88/23/82/.275/.346/.462/26

79) Brent Honeywell TB, RHP, 25.0 – Had surgery in June to repair a fractured right elbow which he suffered while rehabbing from 2017 Tommy John surgery. It’s a reminder not to just assume a pitcher will return seamlessly from Tommy John. 2020 Projection: August-2/4.31/1.34/46 in 40 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.71/1.22/175 in 163 IP

80) Deivi Garcia NYY, RHP, 20.10 – Added a slider this year to give him a chance at 4 plus pitches at peak. At 5’9”, 163 pounds, how much you buy into Garcia might depend on how much you buy into the prejudice against small righties. 2020 Projection: August-3/4.15/1.33/57 in 51 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.78/1.27/193 in 177 IP

82) Daniel Lynch KC, LHP, 23.4 – 6’6”, 190 pounds with a 4 pitch mix headlined by a plus fastball/slider combo and good control. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 12/3.81/1.24/179 in 171 IP

85) Erick Pena KC, OF, 17.1 – Signed for $3.8 million, Pena is 6’3” with a smooth and powerful left handed swing. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/28/93/.274/.355/.491/5

93) Liover Peguero ARI, SS, 19.3 – Advanced feel to hit with above average speed and power. Slashed .364/.410/.559 with 5 homers, 8 steals and a 21.8% K% in 38 games in the Pioneer League. Will need to start lifting the ball more to reach full potential. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/20/72/.278/.332/.448/20

96) Austin Hays BAL, OF, 24.9 – Strong September in the majors (.947 OPS in 75 PA), although his minor league numbers weren’t as strong (.758 OPS at Triple-A). Inside track to win the Orioles opening day starting CF job. 2020 Projection: 78/24/75/.265/.312/.456/10

97) Seth Beer ARI, 1B, 23.7 – Trade to the NL hurts considering he is a poor defensive player, but the production continues to be strong with 26 homers and a 21% K% at High-A and Double-A. 2020 Projection: August-14/8/22/.248/.312/.468/0 Prime Projection: 68/30/81/.268/.342/.491/1

98) Ryan Mountcastle BAL, 1B/OF, 23.1 – Hit every year of his career and power started to really blossom this season. Poor defense is the biggest hurdle to playing time, but Baltimore isn’t exactly overflowing with talent right now. 2020 Projection: July-36/12/41/.262/.301/.441/1 Prime Projection: 77/26/85/.274/.318/.472/3

99) Bobby Dalbec BOS, 3B, 24.9 – Improved strikeout rate to a respectable 24.7% but infield fly ball rate spiked to 24.8% at Double-A and 30.3% at Triple-A. The huge power will certainly translate with 32 homers in 2018 and 27 homers in 2019. 2020 Projection: August-15/8/21/.233/.315/.446/1 Prime Projection: 78/33/87/.248/.342/.488/4

100) Jose Urquidy HOU, RHP, 24.11 – There are a bunch of higher upside prospects I could have went with here, but that is the reason why I chose the more unique Urquidy with the final spot. Unique in the sense that he already has a rotation spot, has some MLB success under his belt (including a great 10 IP in the playoffs), and is in an organization known for their excellent development of pitchers. He throws a 4 pitch mix with a 93.2 MPH fastball and an 84.3 MPH changeup as his best/most used secondary with plus control. 2020 Projection: 10/4.02/1.23/169 in 172 IP

By Michael Halpern (@MichaelCHalpern)
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