Like Arias or Vaquero. He already stands tall at 66, but also has a high arm slot that creates a good downhill plane. Melton is a hit over power prospect but he shows off some speed as well. Zachary Neto, SS, Angels Age: 22 A strong professional debut has elevated Neto's Fantasy stock, his power playing better than expected as the Angels attempt to fast-track him to the majors. The city boy of this draft, Kevin Parada has all the makings of a stud fantasy catcher. I am a massive fan of Masyn Winn and there is a non-zero shot that Nazier Mule is the next Masyn Winn. Allen was a two-sport star in high school with the athleticism youd expect from a two-sport star. Ford is also a plus runner and posted a 6.42 second 60 yard dash time. Cho has a sweet swing and makes solid contact to go with his elite power. Amateur players and international free agents are not included. The offensive upside is legit even if Parada does not stick behind the plate. He makes consistent hard contact and controls the strike zone well. He did have some strikeout issues this spring and his swing can get a tad long at times, but when he does connect, the sound off the bat is astonishing and his slight uppercut swing path creates plenty of natural loft and backspin. Hes got some serious juice in his bat and is decently athletic, so that should translate to that power and speed we are chasing. Mayer is currently an above-average runner, but will likely see his speed tick down with time. (Clegg), Drafted: #1 Overall | From: Stillwater HS (OK), Another 2nd generation star, Jackson Holliday, son of Matt Holliday, was a major riser this spring with his meteoric rise carrying him all the way to the #1 overall pick. I believe he could be a perennial 25-30 homer bat in the majors. Jungs bat makes him a valuable fantasy asset as he hits the ball extremely hard and has excellent on-base skills. If Pittsburgh succeeds with him, Chandler could be an impact arm at the MLB level. (Cross), Peyton Pallette seemed like a sure-fire first-rounder before having Tommy John Surgery in January. He could develop into a solid CI option. So I came into making these rankings thinking I was going to love Cam Collier, but I believe this ranking would make me the low guy on him. I do hope Kansas Citys new front office doesnt ruin him the way they have ruined other prospects in the past. (Eric), From: Wright State | Drafted By: Milwaukee Brewers, Wright State has produced some very solid players in recent memory and Tyler Black could be the next one. The upside is top 5 closer in baseball with that stuff, and he could be up relatively soon. 2023 MLB Top Prospects: PitcherList.com ranks the top shortstop prospects in baseball. Cusick has good arm action and a clean delivery. If not then hes almost unusable with that command even in a bullpen role. He had a well above average 89.7/94.1 MPH AVG/FB EV. Hosted by Chris Welsh aka The Welsh of www.inthisleague.com. Jobe also mixes in a fading changeup that flashes plus thanks to the fade, sink, and velocity separation. In this tier I will be creating a TON of exclusive dynasty content, including rankings updates, strategy articles, dynasty rundowns, podcasts and other cool stuff I think up along the way. However 12-15 homers with 30+ stolen-bases and solid rate stats atop an order makes a very attractive fantasy asset. (Chris), From: Louisville | Drafted By: Pittsburgh Pirates, The draft class of college hitters is quite weak this season. But, the results where there against the best prep competition he could have faced. . Holliday doesnt really stand out in any one area but has the potential to be above-average to plus across the board with a quick and smooth left-handed swing and a frame that has added strength with more projection left. Obviously different leagues have different rules, but Im asking here because I dont want my league to get wise. This is the type of projectable shortstop prospect hounds dream on. Every year a few guys blow pro scouts away when they enter proball, and Young was one of those guys this year. Welcome to Pitcher List's Top 500 Dynasty Rankings (OBP) in Fantasy Baseball for the 2022 MLB season. Theres some swing and miss tendencies here but if Jones can approach a 50-grade hit tool longterm, hes going to be an absolute STEAL in FYPDs. The 2022 fantasy baseball season might be near its conclusion, but the 2023 season will be here before you know it! Overall & Positional Rankings for Dynasty Leagues. Jan 26, 2022. Ferris got paid like a first-rounder by the Cubs so the organization is high on him. As impressive as his hit tool, quick and clean swing, and plate approach are, Norbys power gains this spring really make him that much more intriguing for fantasy purposes. Think of a high strikeout SP5, he should be relatively quick to the majors as well so that is a bonus. He eats, sleeps, & breathes baseball. Then, we get into Grey's 3B rankings at what is a bit of a top heavy position. Hell need to continue refining his command and strike-throwing, but the upside here is enticing for sure. The hit tool and speed really stand out here with his speed easily being plus and the hit tool bordering on it. The White Sox did take him highly and we should start to see some returns on Peyton Pallette rather soon. There is some swing and miss in the profile, but if it all clicks, Green could be a top-five fantasy baseball asset. He doesnt quite have as much swing and miss as Jones, but if anything is going to hold him back, thatd be it. He may be a high strikeout SP3 with potential for more. Top 10 Prospects from the 2022 FYPD Jackson Holliday, BAL Son of former All-Star Matt Holliday, Jackson stands out to many as the best well-rounded prospect of the 2022 draft. 58. (Clegg), Unfortunately, Brooks Lee falls into that boring better in real life than fantasy category for me. Barreira is another prep pitcher with a high ceiling, hes got that fastball that gets up to the mid 90s from the left-side, with a good breaking ball. Thomas Harrington, P Pittsburgh Pirates. Hes not a five-category contributor but he should post an elite average, and pitch in everywhere else while hitting lead-off for the Red Sox. Hoglunds changeup is an above-average pitch and gives him a solid third offering. With more experience and repetitions, Petty could wind up with an above-average changeup to pair with a plus slider and double-plus fastball. Hes a bit more physically filled out so maybe hes a corner outfielder who possibly develops into a middle-of-the-order bat. The problem is that he is in Oakland so while the ballpark should help a little bit there will be nothing in the way of run support. I think this makes me the low guy on Kumar Rocker, and thats whatever. He is a high school pitcher so that demographic is littered with misses, draft prep pitchers at your own risk. It is fair, but Kim came from the KBO which is a step down from the NPB. (Cross), Ivan Melendez has monster power in his bat and was one of the best bats in college baseball last season. If he makes enough contact then he could be a fantasy monster. He does have pretty crazy stuff from the left-side. I had the pleasure of seeing Dalton Rushing in person this year as he played at Rancho Cucamonga and this guy rakes. He provides no speed. However, the offensive abilities at the plate are robust with a potential plus hit tool and plus power. Brown is almost too patient at the plate and his contact is often ground balls. The range of outcomes with Green are pretty massive. He also uses a slider that has the potential to develop into a better pitch than the curve. Justin Campbell, P Cleveland Guardians. He has a shorter swing that limits swing and miss and creates good contact. Hes also 23 years old already and likely wont debut until hes 25 or so. Lee doesnt have any standout tool but he is a bunch of above-average tools all wrapped into a nice package. There's nothing flashy about McMahon's game. 60. 4. The 61 shortstop slashed an impressive .327/.376/.594 with seven doubles, six home runs, and a trio of steals in 25 games, showcasing an all-around offensive skill set that could make him a top-25 prospect in a year or two. You dont get $90 Million from a team unless you are good right? Suzuki has the potential to be a solid MLB contributor in year one. Hes posted more walks than strikeouts in each of his last two collegiate seasons and had a strong showing in the Cape Cod League as well, slashing .298/.398/.589 with nine homers and five steals in 34 games. He passed the Diamondbacks right of passage and got surgery on his shoulder and should be good to go relatively quickly in the season. There is a plus hit tool in Cowsers profile as he does not swing and miss often, nor strike out. Yes, a lefty power hitter and Yankee Stadium are a match made in baseball heaven. Im also not crazy about this landing spot for his power given Comericas limitations. The name of the game with Elijah Green is upside. He dominated from a statistical standpoint last season hitting 17 home runs, stealing 21 bases and posting a .360/.424/.671 slash line. Tidwell also features a slider, but is essentially a two-pitch pitcher. With the exception of a .241 average in 15 games before the pandemic last spring, Frelick has posted batting averages north of .350 and OBPs north of .430 everywhere, including two stints in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League in 2018 and 2020. He can catch-up to velocity pretty well for a small school bat. Hubbart doesnt have the sort of stuff that will blow you away, but what he does have is the ability to get swings and misses with that stuff. (Clegg), Drafted: #227 Oberall | From: Coastal Carolina, Eric Brown may have an unconventional setup and swing, but he makes it work. Fabian has as much upside as anyone on this list, just it all comes down to will he hit enough and will he tone down the swing-and-miss. The stuff isnt as explosive with Murphy but the command at least profiles to be better right now. You've read the lists. There is elite upside in Murphys arm. The top player coming to us from the international market, Felnin Celesten has a gorgeous swing and a projectable body. Collette Calls: 2023 NL East Bold Predictions. Elijah Green possesses the best tools in the 2022 MLB Draft class. (Clegg). (Eric), From: Kansas State | Drafted By: Chicago Cubs, Jordan Wicks comes armed with arguably the best changeup in the draft class. Jett is such an appropriate name for a player with the wheels that Williams poses. While his stock fell due to an underwhelming final collegiate season, Binelas reversed the trend by slashing .309/.390/.583 with nine homers in 159 PA after the draft. Sterlin Thompson, OF Colorado Rockies. I even think he can sneakily steal 10-12 bags a year during his first few years, and anything helps in the steals department. Its not likely to be anything more than 15-18 homer pop but he can steal a bag, shows a mature feel for hitting, and should hit atop a lineup. Why does this say top 100 but only has 50? 66. That said Schultz has good stuff and just as much upside as the other three arms ahead of him, and the same risk. For the most part all dynasty leagues have a FYPD as a way to introduce new young talent onto rosters. (Chris), From: Miami (OH) | Drafted By: Los Angeles Angels, Sam Bachman really shot up draft boards thanks to his stellar final collegiate season. A shrewd FYPD pick in 2022 can pay off exponentially in the future, either as the player graduates to the major leagues or is used in a trade for MLB talent. Cusick will need to show improved command and a developing changeup if he wants to make it as a starter at the big league level. You hear Eric Cross, Chris Clegg, Ian Kahn . 9) Miguel VargasLAD, 3B, 23.4 - Vargas made his MLB debut in 2022 and while he only put up a .455 OPS in 50 PA, there is nothing I love more than seeing rookies hit the ball hard. He took it opposite field and it nearly cleared the wall. 30. However, I am just not sold on his ability to make contact. Horton has already had Tommy John and worked his way back this season. Expect several posts per week and up to daily weekday content for the entire year, including the off-season. In my opinion hes head and shoulders above his young peers and in a year or two he could have been a steal for you. We discuss Grey's projections and some of the biggest differences between his rankings, Rudy's rankings, and ADP. Look at Brandon Pfaddt, Blake Walston, Ryne Nelson and there will be more to come. In his 141 games there, Franklin racked up 27 doubles, 22 home runs, and 26 steals with a .288/.402/.499 slash line. (Cross), Drafted: #37 Overall | From: Oklahoma State, Justin Campbell wont blow you away with a 3.82 ERA last season over 101.1 innings at Oklahoma State but he did manage 141 strikeouts and has a well-rounded arsenal. (Clegg), Drafted: #64 Overall | From: Oregon State, Jacob Melton wont wow you with his tools, but is extremely well-rounded. Isaac sort of came out of nowhere to be a first round pick, but its not hard to see why the Rays liked him. His bat is good enough that even if he cant stay as a catcher he will still be a good first-baseman for your roster. Man, Kim Ng, Derek Jeter, and company mustve been partying in the war room when Watson landed in their laps. Fantasy Baseball: Recent Roster Trends, Isaac Parades' on the Rise, NL Central Prospects to Watch This Spring For Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 1, AL West Prospects to Watch This Spring For Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball FYPD: First Year Player Draft Rankings. With multi-team trades, designated commissioner/league managers, and drag/drop easy click methods, Fantrax is sure to excite the serious fantasy sports fan sign up now for a free year at Fantrax.com. Seattle does a fantastic job with their IFAs and I would expect nothing different this time around. MLB Schedule 2022 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: First-year player rankings reveal the newest prospects for Dynasty leagues Here's how to prioritize the newcomers to the prospect pool. Both his curveball and slider are easily average or better pitches and Painters changeup shows solid upside. The ultimate upside I see from him is he will rattle off a few 25-30 homer seasons during his peak years. Theres not one other player in this draft that has you can say that about. There is some swing and miss in the profile, but if it all clicks, Green could be a top-five fantasy baseball asset. Davis finished his collegiate career at Louisville with a 1.001 OPS and more walks than strikeouts. Top 125 Starting Pitcher Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Dynasty League Strategy for 2023, NL Spring Training Battles with Fantasy Relevance. (Cross), Drafted: #25 Overall | From: Vanderbilt University, Every draft, certain players land in spots that elevate their fantasy outlook and value right off the bat. He generates natural loft with his swing and has performed well against high-end pitching. Parada finished the season at Georgia Tech with 26 home runs and a .361/.453/.709 slash and just 32 strikeouts to 30 walks. That should not matter to you if you have watched him pitch. In 58.1 innings pitched last season, Murphy struck out 137 hitters, walked four and posted a 0.12 ERA. A-Tier prospects will be prospects that would fall between 26 and 50 on a list. Want access to the Top 500 Fantasy Prospects list with season long updates? Hes currently a plus or better runner and has already flashed above-average raw power at times too with exceptional bat speed. Carson Whisenhunt, P San Francisco Giants. Did you enjoy these rankings? A lot of Wallaces success will hinge on his ability to make contact. He could even shine away from Coors. If he can withstand the tough Rockies minor league ballparks then he might just be a solid SP4 for your fantasy team. (Chris), From: Dexter Southfield HS (MA) | Drafted By: St. Louis Cardinals, When it comes to power, Joshua Baez may rival anyone in this class for the most raw power. He does hit the ball hard, which means there is some intrigue if he gets more aggressive and begins to lift the ball more. His changeup lags behind a bit but hes now in one of the best organizations for changeup development. Royals first rounder Frank Mozicato pitched the first two innings and was relieved by Ben Kudrna. 2022 Fantasy Baseball: Second Base Sleepers. Hitters; Pitchers . (Eric), From: Eastern Carolina | Drafted By: Cleveland Guardians, Every year there are a few picks in the early rounds that have their stock boosted by the organization they get selected by. Library. Thompson is more of a contact orientated approach, which may play up in Coors. 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