PARALLEL CARDS: Gold #/25 (1:752), Red #/5 (1:3,705), Platinum 1/1 (1:18,029). His consistent splits left-on-left further solidify just how safe his bat is. Command has been a challenge for Abel in the early going as he has long levers to sync up causing some inconsistencies with his delivery. That said, Arroyo has hit a maximum exit velocity of 106 mph from both the left and right side. After dominating Double-A, Henderson entered Triple-A as the levels youngest player and continued his torrid production. Martes ability to control the barrel and above-average exit velocities, paired with a decent approach, have helped him put up pretty consistent numbers at each level. Theres some question within the industry if De La Cruz can stick at shortstop as he physically matures, but given that he is an off the charts athlete with a rocket for an arm, added muscle and weight shouldnt hold him back much, if at all. Mervis batted ball data and overall numbers are eerily similar to that of Vinnie Pasquantino and much like the Royals, I really believe the Cubs suddenly found their first baseman of the future in Matt Mervis. He felt his way through the early part of his season and rounded into form in the second half of the year. Despite his long levers, Casas has a very short stroke designed to be as short to the ball as possible. The 24-year-old is not a finished product, however his steady maturation on the mound earned him a taste of the big leagues in 2022 where he showed plenty of flashes of his mid-rotation upside while also reminding us that there is still some work to do. @AramLeighton8, Aram Leighton is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor for Just Baseball. Walker starts slightly open with his stance and does not close himself off totally, sometimes even stepping in the bucket a bit. A great athlete for his 6-foot-5, 220 pound frame, Wiemer repeats his unique moves really well and does a great job of adjusting to tough pitches. He covers plenty of ground with great closing speed, but could improve his jumps and routes some. One of baseballs biggest breakout prospects this season, Ruiz has turned into much more than a set of wheels. Yet another big time catching prospect out of Georgia Tech, Paradas bat rivals just about any prospect that has come out of there, but the glove is way behind. "You're spot on with your focus on the two of them as . His heights havent been quite as high as Yamadas but hes been consistently great. The 22-year-old has always impressed with his feel for the barrel and ability to spray the ball all over the field. Brown will mix in a changeup that flashes average, however the effectiveness of his hammer curveball against lefties lessens the necessity for his changeup. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|23rd Round (677) 2018|ETA: 2023. 16 the 2022 Draft and they were happy to sign the the talented teenager to a well-overslot $5 million bonus. Parada has worked hard on his defense, but still has some ways to go. An insanely twitchy athlete who was also a highly regarded prospect on the mound, Winn generates impressive bat speed and rotational power. Though not the biggest guy in the world at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, Moreno has above average power in the tank, but the challenge is tapping into it without compromising a big part of what makes him such a highly regarded prospect: his innate feel to hit. 40 home runs wouldnt be out of the question at Coors Field, but he will also split the gaps and run wild. Possessing electric stuff, its a matter of command for the tall and talented righty. A slightly open stance with the weight on his front foot up on his toe, Colas starts his load by turning his front foot inward to get into his back side and create tension before unleashing his explosive swing. April 18, 2022 5:19 pm ET. Ford already looks like a potential steal, turning in a great offensive season in 2022, flashing his above average power along with an extremely advanced approach for his age. His actions continue to get smoother as he logs more innings at the position, but Amador has closer to an average arm. Still just 18 years old, Cabrera is ahead of his peers and could tap into 20 home run pop while generating plenty of contact. Perezs ability to repeat his mechanics for such a young, tall, and long pitcher should have the Marlins dreaming of a second Sandy Alcantara. It is safe to assume that Moreno could at least be an average defender with potential to be above-average with the glove. Heading into 2022, there are plenty of prospects who could be sleepers and breakouts. While theres definitely some whiff in Walkers game at this point, he only struck out 21.6% of the time this season because of his ability to punish fastballs while rarely missing mistakes of any pitch type. Yorke is much more than just a yip-yip hitter. Playing home games at Jingu Stadium helps, but a lot of his homers would go out of any park. Filmmaker/Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki of "Koshien: Japan's View of Mt. A wunderkind who towers at 6-foot-8, Perez has floored scouts and opponents alike with his ability to command the strike zone and repeat his mechanics on top of his nasty stuff. Still extremely talented and young, theres plenty of reason to believe that Matos can bounce back in 2022. Mead has Always featured an extremely advanced swing for his age with proper sequencing that allows his lower half to work extremely well. Thanks to Espinos low release point and elite life (21 inches of induced vertical break), he was able to pick up a ton of swinging strikes up in the zone and freeze hitters at the knees. In three years as a Mariner, he was 15-24 with a 4.97 ERA. The right-hander snaps his slider in the mid 80s with late horizontal bite, while commanding it exceptionally well. Lacking blocking fundamentals earlier in his career, Alvarez has made huge strides in preventing passed balls as well as receiving. The top selection in 2021s MLB Draft has been banged up in his first full pro season, but has shown flashes of offensive brilliance. A slightly above average runner, Valera is a good athlete who moves his feet pretty well along with an average arm. Height/Weight: 511, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (39) 2017 (SD)|ETA: 2022. Even with command issues, Harrison gets enough whiffs to be a high strikeout middle of the rotation arm who may struggle with consistency. The Phillies could very well have their next generation ace in Painter as he continues to exceed even the loftiest of expectations. Injuries cut Lucianos 2022 season to just 65 games, but when he was on the field, he flashed the elite bat speed and raw pop that has made him one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball for years. It flashed solid depth and shape at the bottom of the zone, making it a nice change-of-pace pitch to be used sparingly. Marte has the tendency to pull off a bit with his front side, resulting in some struggles with breaking balls and too many rollovers to the left side of the infield. Capable of doing damage to all parts of the ballpark and should have no issue flicking pitches on the outer half off of the green monster in left. 2 Pitching Prospect DL Hall To Debut Saturday, Prospects We Are Most Excited to Watch in 2022. Age: 21/2022 Stats (A/A+/AA): 350 AB/.274/.381/.429/11 HR/1 SB/58 R/57 RBI. This approach is something ECU coach Cliff Godwin has instilled in his hitters and it is a big reason why Burleson has been able to maintain a minuscule 17% strikeout rate in his Minor League career. His setup is a bit reminiscent of Carlos Correa, though Ruiz uses a toe tap for timing as he sinks into his back hip. With his elite power/bat speed and ability to crush pitches belt high and below, Alvarez has been able to slug through his struggles with consistency in Triple-A. Though his hand load is loud, his hands/wrists work so well that he can get the barrel to tough pitches. His swing lacked violence, but Steer posted phenomenal contact ratesalbeit with limited impact. He still struck out a lot, leading the Central League for the second straight year with 115only the Seibu Lions Cory Spangenberg struck out more. Yamakawa is good for the latter, even if that's all he's good for on a baseball diamond. Height/Weight: 66, 225|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (23), 2021 (CLE)|ETA: 2023. https://t.co/TZYTTAm9a5, Stephen Young (@stevietpfl) April 18, 2022, The Crawfish Boxes (@CrawfishBoxes) April 18, 2022, 20 years old. Even in just 53 games, Davis launched nine homers along with 21 extra base hits, flashing his plus raw power. In its second year, 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition offers another take on the MLB flagship set. "Chatter Up!" A patient hitter, Valera punishes mistakes and will wait the pitcher out until he makes one. Burleson was one of the best hitters in Triple-A this season prior to his MLB promotion, hitting .331/.372/.532 with 20 HR while striking out just 14% of the time. Having only played just over 200 professional games, De La Cruz is ahead of the curve. Lucianos hands work as well as any Minor League hitter youll see, generating a ton of whip and violence. Cowser has had to adjust to aggressive assignments and should settle into a strikeout rate closer to 20% than 30%. He is a pretty patient hitter who has walked at a 14% clip over that same timespan. After two seasons in which he underperformed and a spring training in which he batted just .182 with no extra-base hits or RBI, the Reds announced on April 3 that he would not make the opening-day roster. Lewis has shown he can handle shortstop throughout the Minor Leagues. Green has as much upside as any player in the 2022 class and the more I watch, the more I believe that there is above-average bat-to-ball skills in there as well. Perazas sweet swing from the right side and plus defense at short make him a high probability everyday shortstop. The only reason we did not see Mervis promoted was due to the fact that he is not Rule 5 eligible until next year and the Cubs already have a 40 Man Roster crunch. The power is closer to average than above average for Ruiz, but he hits a ton of line drives and generates some impressive carry to his pull side. A new year, a new board and new ranks. His fastball clocked in as the second-hottest among qualifiers, averaging around the mid-90s, and he complemented it with a deep arsenal, including, among other pitches, a promising splitter and cutter/slider. A switch-hitter with plus defensive potential and speed, Rocchio has climbed through the minors quickly thanks to his maturity. Hes become one of Japans biggest stars and is the betting favorite to be manager Atsunori Inabas cleanup hitter during next summer's Olympics. Plus defense and speed headline Perazas exciting tools, but the kid can swing it too. An average runner, Vargas has averaged around 10-12 stolen bases per season, but surprisingly swiped 17 bags on 22 tries year. Peraza is a plus runner with good footwork at shortstop, giving him above-average range. He has good bat speed that allows him to produce above-average raw power and hes starting to show he can get to it in games. A power breakout in 2021 had Jung on a fast track before a torn left labrum delayed his start to the 2022 season. He was the youngest Swallows player to hit cleanup on Opening Day and was there all season. Impressive balance and plate coverage helps Rodriguez stay back on breaking pitches and drive them with authority to all fields while still being quick and explosive enough to turn on hard stuff in. Tovar has Gold Glove potential at the position and is already showing it by being one of the best defenders in Double-A at 20 years old. Johnson should be an above average defender at second. I regret not including defensive wizards like Sosuke Genda in my top 50 but it's just a lot easier to rank guys based on their offensive numbers than to use the eye test to compare guys on the field (every hitter I ranked was above league average in 2021). An above-average runner, Marte is not the biggest threat on the base paths, but he does add some value in that department. OHoppe has a plus arm and is extremely accurate with his throws. 3 or 4 starter in a few years' time. The centerpiece in the Luis Castillo swap with the Mariners, Marte possesses immense offensive upside and continues to look more polished at the plate. The combination of long levers with a great feel to hit can lead to a lethal power/hit combination which Carter seems to be well on his way to developing. He still makes all of the plays he needs to and should have little problem sticking at the position as an average defender if the Reds wanted to keep him at shortstop. Haarlem Baseball Week (Honkbalweek Haarlem) in the Netherlands - European New Zealand Baseball National Team does the Haka at 2022 "Chatter Up!" He was twice on the injured list and then had the elbow procedure. Should the Hawks hold firm, he might have to wait until 2022 to come over. A compact build with some wiry strength, Arroyo really gets into his lower half with a wide, crouched stance in order to get his entire body into his swing. An elite athlete on the mound already with two big league pitches, the development of Bradleys changeup is what is stands between Triple-A Durham and the middle of the Rays rotation. MLB hasn't had a catcher that short who qualified for the batting title in any season since Yogi Berra last did it in the 1950s. At 17 years old on draft day, Bradley was one of the youngest players in the entire class. Plus raw power and potential for an above-average hit-tool, Marte has the upside of a middle-of-the-order masher with some speed. In a sense, the former Nippon-Ham Fighter Darvish had two seasons in 2021 one good, one bad. Cavalli rounds out his arsenal with a mid-to-upper 80s change-up that features late arm-side run and sink and flashes plus when located down and to his arm-side. That said, Vargas has moved all over the diamond in anticipation of his 2022 call up, seeing action in left field as well as second base and first base. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound slugger was going to his pull side for power earlier in his professional career, but adjusted his load which has allowed him to keep his weight back and use the whole field. A blend of power, defense and intangibles have Cartaya reminding many of Salvador Perez. pic.twitter.com/Cm19SHZxDa. The 20-year-old is still an extremely aggressive hitter, but he consistently hits the ball hard and rarely misses mistakes. Even with the high floor, the 22-year-old still has plenty of upside to look forward to, flashing comfortably above average power to his pull side and an ability to drive the ball with authority to all fields. section: | slug: nippon-professional-baseball-10-players-to-watch-in-japan-including-some-potential-future-mlb-aces | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | Like in the box, Veens running and fielding projection is contingent on how his body develops. Meyer is an ultra-competitor who is not afraid to attack hitters and if he can improve his fastball shape, he projects as a middle of the rotation arm that will provide flashes of a bit more when hes on. The earliest draft pick in Central Arkansas history, Stone has seen his stuff several ticks since joining the Dodgers organization with the potential for three well above average offerings. Steer would be an above-average defender at second base and his arm is good enough to play a solid third base. His hands and wrists contain immense strength that allow him to manipulate the barrel at a high level. Though not up to the standard of his other three impressive pitches, it gives Williams another look and can be an effective pitch as he gains more confidence in it. 2 overall by the Rangers last year, Leiter received an aggressive assignment to Double-A where he showed flashes of his frontline upside, but really fought command issues. Leiters struggles to command the heater this season caused it to play down some, but it has the potential to be a plus pitch or better. The loud nature of his game and hard-nosed hustle will surely make him a fan favorite in Milwaukee. Height/Weight: 63, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: 2018 LAD ($2.5M)|ETA: 2024. The Buffaloes are preparing to post their superstar to MLB, but Yoshida gave his franchise one last gift, helping lead the team to their first Japan Series title since 1996. Height/Weight: 64, 210|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (45), 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2024. Decent contact rates, low chase rates, average power and success against all types of pitches in the upper levels gives Ruiz the upside of an above average big league bat. After a strong showing as a 19-year-old in Low-A last season, Matos looked poised for a breakout in 2022. Rodriguez further simplified his load in 2022, losing the moving leg kick in favor for a toe tap. It will never be a bat-missing machine like the changeup, but it is a valuable pitch nonetheless. Height/Weight: 62, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: (2018)|ETA: 2023. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (1) 2022|ETA: 2026. Kodai Senga dominated the game. Burleson has an extremely quiet set up, starting pre-stacked on his backside with just a toe tap for timing. Much like his father, Holliday is a patient hitter who does not strike out much and will work plenty of free passes. Abrams is one of the fastest players in professional baseball with a plus hit tool and sneaky power that could very well turn into 20+ home run pop as he matures. Kodai Senga, RHP. A high floor relative to the other prep bats recently drafted, Montgomery still offers immense upside. Moinelo made 50 appearances and struck out 77 in 48 innings. Starting with an open stance and his weight stacked on his back side, Soderstrom just brings his foot over to close himself off and lets his plus bat speed and strength do the work. After posting just a .584 OPS against breaking balls last season, Ruiz has mashed to an OPS above .850 against such pitches this season. Assuming Alcantara adds more strength and continues his maturity as a hitter, the offensive outcomes for the young outfielder are really limitless. Great stuff and premium athleticism give Bradley frontline upside. His defensive versatility and offensive consistency should help his case as an everyday player and his added power gives him the upside of an above-average regular. All teenage prospects are risky, but Colliers bloodlines, polish at the plate and elite makeup should have the Reds feeling good about the chances of converting their first round pick into an MLB piece. Opponents hit just .123 against Moinelo, and he led all qualified relief pitchers with a 43.1% strikeout rate. On top of the mechanical adjustments, Dominguez cut his chase rate by nearly 10% in High-A while his zone contact rate jumped by a similar margin this season. Consistent numbers in Triple-A have Steer knocking on the door of a Big League debut. Jobes fastball sits 94-96 MPH, with high spin and solid life. McLains improved ability to slug and consistent walk rate have hedged some of the pressure on his hit tool. Thank you for writing out the list. Munetaka Murakami, IFTokyo Yakult SwallowsB-T: L-R. Born:Feb. 2, 2000 (20). Guys like Vance Honeycutt, Thatcher Hurd and Chase Burns, not to mention high school bluechips like Konnor Griffin and Derek Curiel, have scouts excited. From the right side, Amadors lower half is a bit less involved resulting in a little less power output. After 2020s layoff, Jung emerged with a tweaked set up and a swing geared for more lift. Height/Weight: 61, 175|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (63), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. Another college bat who made hitting look easy at Cal Poly, Lee was a candidate to go No. Play Ball Youth Baseball & Softball. Arroyo was taken in the second round of 2021s Draft as more of a glove-first shortstop, but has shown more offensive upside than many evaluators anticipated. Still with plenty of room for added strength and power in the tank and a mature approach, Caissie will need to find more consistency with his lower half and body control in general to consistently tap into his big time juice. An elite athlete, Carroll controls his body exceptionally well, staying in his back hip and using the whole field well. With that being said, he already flashes average power to his pull side and as he adds strength, he could provide 20 homer pop on an annual basis. It takes Pages a while to get to his top speed but once he does, hes an above-average runner. Height/Weight: 62, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th round (150), 2018 (TB)|ETA: 2023. He finished the season 11-6 overall, leading the Central League in ERA (1.82), complete games (10), shutouts (six), innings (148.2), strikeouts (148) and WHIP (0.87). He simply dismantled Low-A hitters, punching out 81 batters in 52.1 innings with a WHIP of 0.88. His natural deception, solid pitch mix and gradually improving command make for a back end of the rotation starter at worst with No. Naturally, Tiedemann favors his slider against lefties and changeup against righties, but he will still mix his slider in against righties around 20% of the time with success and the change around 10% of the time with success against lefties. Just an average runner who many evaluators think could slow down a step as he continues to mature, its unlikely that Johnson is a major factor on the bases. His swing at times can be a bit flat, but he has started to lift the ball with more consistency. He is already demonstrating smooth actions, good instincts and soft hands to go with a plus arm. An above average runner, Naylor has stolen 20 bases on 24 tries, bringing that JT Realmuto type of athleticism to the catching position. At one point, he put together a streak of 45 consecutive scoreless innings. Vargas should factor into the Dodgers 2023 plans and beyond with a skillset capable of replacing Justin Turners production if all goes right. Today: Sasaki throws another 8 perfect innings with 14Ks before being taken out on 102 pitches at 0-0. As is the case most years, there is a lot of interest around who might be the next NPB player, or players, to jump to MLB. He is quick enough to steal a handful of bases annually at the highest level. Carter is already a polished hitter with an advanced approach. Across 119 games, Yoshida batted .335/.447/.561, surpassing the 1.000 OPS mark for the first time in his career. At its best, the curve should be a plus swing-and-miss pitch to both lefties and righties thanks to its vertical break. In April 2019, the Associated Press reported Moinelo was included on a list of players the Cuban Baseball Federation deemed eligible to sign contracts with MLB clubs, so there could be a path for him sometime in the future. Stone combines a high floor with a high ceiling, as we dont see him as anything less than a number four starter on a playoff-caliber team. As he continues to get stronger and more advanced with his approach, Veen has the potential to be a middle-of-the-order monster who adds a dynamic piece to a lineup due to his ability to run. After really struggling through his first couple seasons left-on-left, Henderson has looked much more comfortable against lefties in the upper minors this year. Drafted as a shortstop, Vientos projects more as a first baseman or passable third baseman/right fielder who can get by with his plus arm and decent hands. The youngest player selected in last years draft, Colliers advanced offensive skill-set should allow him to keep up with his fellow teenage first-rounders. A slightly open stance with a rhythmic leg kick, Aranda has some of the best bat to ball skills in the minors. Cowser has answered those questions this season with 17 homers across three levels. The best pitching prospect in baseball really does not have a weakness on the mound. From 2018 to 2019, Hotaka Yamakawa blasted 90 bombs and slugged .565 as one of the biggest power threats in Japan. Even with the added power, Turang has still maintained his impressive contact rates while commanding the strike zone. He made his professional debut in 1992 with the Orix Blue Wave and quickly established himself as one of the best players in the league. 3 upside. Despite liking to go to his pull-side for damage, Wiemer has shown easy pop to all fields and does a good job of hitting the ball where its pitched. Huge raw power with swing and miss concerns, Vientos has has remained too productive to ignore at the upper levels and is still just 22 years old. The majority of Okayabashis value comes from his superb base running and defensive abilities. As we are quickly learning, PCA has the ability to impact the baseball more than many expected and an All-Star ceiling is not outlandish. Already on the 40 man roster, Valera could break into the big leagues next year, though another few hundred at bats in Triple-A would do him well. It has been a year of tweaks offensively for Campusano in 2022, but he has remained extremely productive while making strides on the defensive side of things. His walk rate was a bit low in his brief Double-A stint, however his solid approach should make him a candidate to draw a fair amount of walks. A patient hitter, Henderson has maintained a chase rate below 20% all season and should consistently get on base at an impressive clip. The 2024 college crop of players for the MLB Draft is headlined by Vance Honeycutt, but the class appears extremely talented AND deep on the college pitching side. Former Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles General Manager "Chatter Up!" Rafaela is an incredibly unique prospect for all of the right reasons. However, he had a FIP of 5.00 and a high WHIP of 1.45. 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