The parallel lineup remains the same as last year, including Cherry Blossoms (#/99) and Jade Green (#/75). Its easy to see that when you have a prospect like Tovar mashing Double-A pitching at the age of 20, but what is impressive to me is the way he can impact games even when he isnt mashing. As a result, Cassie found himself out on his front foot too frequently on off speed pitches, causing more weak contact and ground balls. OHoppe has a plus arm and is extremely accurate with his throws. Despite being a below-average runner, Burlesons reads and routes were solid as the year went on and his arm as a former pitcher is comfortably above-average. The 22-year-old has always impressed with his feel for the barrel and ability to spray the ball all over the field. While he has improved significantly since being drafted, he is a below-average defender there due to his heavy-ish feet and not enough arm to make up for it. He felt his way through the early part of his season and rounded into form in the second half of the year. A total of 64 Japanese-born players have played in at least one Major League Baseball (MLB) game. When the Twins drafted him first overall in the 2017 MLB Draft, they saw an uber-athletic position player with a high-floor coupled with a high-ceiling. The pitch sits in the mid 80s with sweep. If Rocchio can develop into a .270 hitter with 15-20 homers per season, his defense, speed and intangibles would make him a well above average regular at the position. Busch should be able to keep the strikeouts relatively in check with a lot of homers and walks. Baty enjoyed a power breakout in 2022, climbing his way from Double-A to the big leagues before unfortunately going down with a season-ending thumb injury. Regardless, Amadors bat and approach should carry him up the ranks quicker than many of his peers. With three viable offerings and built-in deception, the last piece for Harrison is his command. Shiomi finished third in the Central League with 24 stolen bases, including a particularly impressive June in which he swiped ten bases and had a 1.079 OPS. Pfaadts preferred weapon for left-handed hitters is his above average changeup with late arm side fade in the mid 80s. Aside form a slight stretch backwards, Henderson doesnt feature much hand movement with his load, allowing him to repeat his moves and timing. McLain has made a concerted effort to be a more aggressive base stealer in the pros, swiping 30 bags on 33 tries in his first 110 games. PARALLEL CARDS: Gold #/25 (1:323), Red #/5 (1:1,601), Platinum 1/1 (1:7,954). Casas has the classic look of a slugging first baseman capable of producing runs in bunches. While stolen bases have not been a huge part of his game, Davis plus speed and long strides make him an effective base runner and he should be able to swipe 10-15 bags per year with ease. He also has seen his natural hitting ability that attracted the Padres in the first place translate into pro ball. He struck out six times in 24 at-bats but also worked six bases on balls. After swiping just three bags in 32 High-A games last year, Tovar has already racked up 17 stolen bases through his first 65 Double-A games. Of his two swings, De La Cruz packs more of a punch from the left side of the plate and uses the entire field a bit better. Regardless of where he ends up on the defensive side of things, Soderstoms bat will be his ticket to becoming an above average big league regular. The reality is, if Norby keeps hitting like this, they will have to find a spot for him at Camden Yards. Sasaki has retired 52 straight batters and counting, we'll see how far that streak continues next week. $1.65 . Hitting the ball harder has unsurprisingly resulted in a career-year power wise for Turang. Naoya Masuda is coming in, he posted a 2.24 ERA in 64 innings last season. Founded in 1950, the league was an offshoot of the earlier Japanese Baseball League, which it is ironically still sometimes called. There are few hitters in the minors who hit fastballs harder than Wiemer and his stacked setup helps him stay back on off speed. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (29), 2020 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. A switch-hitter with solid tools across the board, elite defensive potential and makeup, Rocchio is a high floor prospect with intangibles that the Guardians love. Nonetheless, he will make the Opening-Day start and is expected to lead what could be a very deep Padres rotation. 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition Cards Checklist and Odds. Taishi Ota, OFHokkaido Nippon Ham FightersB-T: R-R. Born: June 9, 1990 (30). 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. In its second year, 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition offers another take on the MLB flagship set. It's fair to call Senga NPB's premier pitcher due to his performance and talent levels. 2 min read. His above average arm has become increasingly accurate, throwing out a career-best 36% of attempted base stealers in Triple-A this season. A new year, a new board and new ranks. Alvarez relied on his natural feel to hit and decent overall approach to climb all the way to Triple-A in his age 20 season, but as he got to the upper levels, his struggles with elevated heaters were exploited a bit. With its sharp, late break, and his ability to spot it at the bottom of the zone, Miller has used the slider as a ground ball machine in the launchpad that is the Pacific Coast League. Rafaela is not quite as elite at shortstop due to his average arm, but his quickness, great hands and range make him an above average infielder at the position. The big right-handed hitter starts heavily stacked on his backside using a pronounced toe tap as a timing mechanism. Starting with an athletic stance, Luciano sinks into his back side with a gathering leg kick and keeps his weight back well. Despite pitching in some of the most hitter-friendly environments in the Minor Leagues as a fly ball pitcher, Pfaadt attacked hitters relentlessly. 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. OHoppe uses the ground well tapping into above average raw power with explosive lower half. Like many young hitters, Johnson tends to try to get into his pull side power a bit too much, causing him to be out and around the baseball. Kyle Glaser and Matt Eddy break down the New York Mets farm system. It would not be crazy to expect Alvarez to break in with the Mets early next season and while there may be some swing and miss in the early stages of his MLB career, his swing is just too good and too quick for whiffs to permanently hold him down. Guys like Thatcher Hurd, Chase Burns and Ben Hess excite scouts. Wiemer has struggled at times with his jumps and reads, but his tools are just too tantalizing to write off his definitive upside. Featuring multiple Japanese players, the 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition checklist works with a 220-card base set. Volpe stores plenty of energy in his back side with his hovering leg kick before unleashing his explosive lower half and bat speed. At its best, the curve should be a plus swing-and-miss pitch to both lefties and righties thanks to its vertical break. He might have to wait until 2023 to reach full free agency, but is a candidate to be posted before then. An absolute speedster with phenomenal baseball instincts and a veterans presence in the batters box, Carroll is a safe bet to be a solid big leaguer with All Star potential. The southpaw leans on the pitch much more frequently in left-on-left matchups, holding them to a .487 OPS on the pitch. Athleticism and mobility is a big part of Hassells game from the batters box to center field and the base paths. Lucianos hands work as well as any Minor League hitter youll see, generating a ton of whip and violence. Alvarez has put his big time power on display this season, crushing home runs as far as 452 feet and as hard as 113 mph off of the bat. This is generally typical of players who are quick to the ball and do not have to accommodate a ton of pre-swing movement; those types of hitters just have more time to decide. Working off of his elite fastball, the changeup will play up, but the pitch itself is nasty. While it is his go-to weapon against lefties, Waldichuk will mix in the slider against right-handed hitters with success as well. With two strikes, Burleson spreads out even more, eliminating his stride and focusing on putting the ball in play. This past year was actually a step back for Suzuki, with him hitting .300/.409/.544 with 25 home runs in 118 games. The 23-year-old quickly proved everything he needed to statistically in the minors along with plus makeup. PARALLEL CARDS: Cherry Blossoms #/99 (1:13), Jade Green #/75 (1:18), Purple #/50 (1:26), Gold #/25 (1:52), Red #/5 (1:257), Platinum 1/1 (1:1,276). 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. Miller was seen as high-risk, high-reward pitching prospect out of Louisville with electric stuff, but a limited track record as a starter. Shiomi was a big reason why the Swallows won the Japan Series last year, becoming the teams leadoff hitter with an impressive combination of power and speed. 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. Standings. His fastball sits in the low-90s and he has a full cupboard of secondary offerings, including a splitter and changeup that he throws a combined 30 percent of the time, per DeltaGraphs. There are dozens of relievers worthy of recognition, but none more so than Moinelo. The change sits in the mid 80s with roughly 18 inches of arm side fade. His arm is average at best, but he does a good job of getting himself in a good position to make strong throws by beating the ball to the spot. He's a 28-year-old, 5-foot-9 right-handed first baseman with a well-below-average glove and set of wheels. 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. Wood has as much upside as any prospect in baseball and his relatively advanced feel to hit for his age/experiences hedges the extreme perceived risk. Given Harrisons athleticism and ability to get outs already in the upper minors, Ill bet on him being closer to the frontline starter outcome. Theres probably a bit more room for improvement in that regard, especially in plus counts where he tries to do too much and can have an at-bat turn south on him quickly. The lack of fastball quality was my biggest concern with Priester and the use of his sinker has helped hedge that immensely. He has a fastball that sits around 93 mph and a big breaking curveball that flummoxed hitters all year. Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. Brown pitched his way into draft consideration after a lights-out season at Division II Wayne State University in 2019, flashing electric stuff but iffy command. Not only did we update our 2022 Top 100 prospect list, but we updated the functionality of it as well. He will likely begin next season in Double-A with a chance to jump up to Triple-A relatively quickly after already looking strong in his cameo with New Hampshire at the end of the season. Tiedemanns fastball sits 94-96 MPH, topping at 98 with elite spin and a ton of arm-side run. The majority of Okayabashis value comes from his superb base running and defensive abilities. Yet another breakout offensive prospect in the Rays system, Manzardo offers one of the safest offensive profiles youll see. Look for a bounce back season from the talented competitor in 2023. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. 15 of his 40 extra base hits in 2022 went to the opposite field. The simplicity of McLains swing helps him control his body well and punish velocity. Even at 30 years old, Imamiyas best days may be yet to come. Rodriguezs repertoire starts with his mid-to-upper 90s fastball with jump. Holliday should blossom into an above average defender at short. Rafaela is an incredibly unique prospect for all of the right reasons. As always, our boards are built on three pillars: OF Seiya Suzuki is being rumored to be posted to MLB this offseason. A huge power pitcher with some of the best stuff in the country when he was at East Carolina, Williams worked mostly as a reliever due to command issues through his first three seasons. Its a delicate balance for Frelick, who does hit the ball on the ground a lot (51% GB rate), but also racks up so many hits by slapping the ball on the ground and using his wheels. Prospects with 70 grade raw power to dream on and potential to stick in center field dont come around every day. Height/Weight: 63, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|2nd Round (55), 2018 (TEX)|ETA: 2023. Fundamentally sound and instinctual, Lee is a consistent defender at shortstop. 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. His reads are great, as are his jumps and theres no doubt about his closing speed. To enjoy our content, please include The Japan Times on your ad-blocker's list of approved sites. His 80-grade speed and 5-foot-10 frame allow him to reach his top speed relatively quickly, giving him closing speed that few others possess. Yamamoto is only 22 so theres plenty of time for him to get even better before he can consider a move to MLB, if thats part of his plans. He has a slider, a cutter and a two-seamer, and will mix in a curveball. With the shift being banned in the majors next season, itll be interesting to see if the Dodgers continue rolling him out at the keystone. When Walker is staying behind the baseball and driving it with authority to all fields, one cant help but think of a young Aaron Judge. At 17 years old on draft day, Bradley was one of the youngest players in the entire class. A big frame at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds, Carter has plenty of room to add more strength and could easily develop into plus power. A switch-hitter with plus defensive potential and speed, Rocchio has climbed through the minors quickly thanks to his maturity. Top 100 Prospects for FYPD Top 50 International Prospects Positional Dynasty Prospects Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Shortstops Third Basemen Outfielders Pitchers Top 20 Prospects by Team TheDynastyGuru.com 2022 Top MLB Prospects Top 200 Overall Prospects Top 100 Overall Prospects for Dynasty Using RC+ Age: 21/2022 Stats (A/A+/AA): 350 AB/.274/.381/.429/11 HR/1 SB/58 R/57 RBI. Veen is one of the more tantalizing talents in the minor leagues. He uses his athleticism to help him move well behind the dish and block effectively. A high-floor offensive profile along with plus speed and a solid above-average glove, that can play all over the diamond, McLain is yet another safe prospect in this Reds system who you fans can still hope for fringe All Star upside. Quiet things down without it coming at expense of his power. Theres still room for improvement with Hendersons splits, but when you crush righties to an OPS over 1.000, a .740 OPS vs. lefties is more than tolerable. Player transfers from Nippon Professional Baseball are open, as well, with Yomiuri Giants ace Tomoyuki Sugano the most prominent candidate to move to MLB for the 2021 season. Montgomery was viewed as an older prep prospect, but now he is ahead of schedule of most of the 2021 draftees thanks to his polish at the plate. Using the high spin fastball at the top of the zone and then spinning his two breaking balls off of hit has created a tunneling nightmare for hitters and has been a big part of his Triple-A and early MLB success. Legal 2022 NPB Betting Guide. Plus command of four pitches that have ticked up in 2022, it makes sense that Pfaadt kicked things into another gear this season. Colas found more consistency with his swing as the season went on, driving the ball in the air more frequently while using the whole field. Filmmaker/Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki of "Koshien: Japan's View of Mt. Matos has plus power to the pull side, but is a bit too eager to do damage that way, largely in part to his aggressive approach. A tough pitch for right-handed hitters to pick up, Waldichuk hides the ball well and repeats his release point with the change. Its rare to say that a hitter with zero career home runs is the best player at his position, but Yuki Okabayashi has made his name through unconventional means. The swing produces more quickness than raw bat speed, but there is more bat speed to come as he adds strength. Height/Weight: 60, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $100K 2015 (KC)|ETA: 2022. Here is a list of a few names to watch in the coming years. Green ran a ridiculous 6.16 60-yard dash as a high schooler and his electrifying speed helps him cover a ton of ground in center. Much like his father, Jones already looks like he could patrol center field with the best of them. Major League Baseball fans should probably get used to hearing the name Roki Sasaki because with every outing, hes looking more and more like the next big-league star out of Japan. He topped his 2021 career-high of 15 homers with 17 more in 2022. A patient hitter, McLain is a tough out who picks his spots well to try to do damage. Lawlars feel to hit and approach rivals any bat from his draft class, showcasing a impressive bat-to-ball skills and an advanced knowledge of the strike zone as one of the youngest hitters at each level his has jumped to. He will likely win back-to-back Pacific League MVP awards, too, and he will be the favorite to win it again in 2023. His swing lacked violence, but Steer posted phenomenal contact ratesalbeit with limited impact. The offering is a nightmare for lefties because of its late horizontal bite and when Gasser is really feeling the pitch, he can backdoor or even run it in on right-handed hitters. Starting with his lead elbow pointed out towards the pitcher and his bat pointed directly towards the ground, Parada starts his load early, slowly pulling the nob downwards and further back into his stance while he gets into his leg kick. He doesnt play a big role as a basestealer, but moves well. He was the youngest Swallows player to hit cleanup on Opening Day and was there all season. Signed away from Mississippi State for twice the slot value at $2.6M, he has top of the scale power potential in a surprisingly athletic XXL frame. It was more of the same in 2022 when Jung returned from injury, launching six homers in 23 Triple-A games. Prospect Rankings Depth Charts . Gasser has a sharp slider in the upper 80s which is already above average and flashes plus. Waldichuk has a pair of breaking balls and a changeup that he mixes well, but the slider and change lead the way for him off of his fastball. He hit .335/.453/.565 with 28 home runs and more walks than strikeouts. Above average command of three above average pitches gives Burrows a high floor with still a good amount of upside. After showing flashes of his ability at the complex last year, Wood made some small tweaks to get his lower half more involved and has started to tap into his elite raw power. There is a host of other players, from rising stars to veterans, who could be a little bit further down the pipeline. This is likely a cue to get into his back hip and Volpe does a fantastic job of just that. As is the case with most prep prospects, Jones is raw in the batters box though he has already flashed plenty to be excited about. A 6-foot-8 19-year-old who has a good feel for four pitches sounds like a player you would create in MLB the Show. Meads advanced approach and swing give him a chance at becoming a plus hitter at the highest level with 20+ homers and plenty of doubles. Don't be surprised if Arihara ends up serving as some big-league team's No. 3 or even No. Senga kept the pitch consistently in the 90s, maintaining the jump in velocity he achieved last season. He has looked drastically better this season, taking cleaner routes and getting earlier jumps on balls. Height/Weight: 60, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (13) 2022 (LAA)|ETA: 2023. Maybe with even more power. Height/Weight: 60, 185|Bat/Throw: L/L|1st Round (19), 2020 (CHC)|ETA: 2024. The Orioles have played Norby in the outfield some due to their crowded infield organizationally. The talented switch-hitter kicked things up another notch in 2022, putting up arguably the best offensive season in all of the minors. However, he had a FIP of 5.00 and a high WHIP of 1.45. At one point, OHoppe was seen as a glove-first catching prospect. The pitch flashes above average when he has the feel for it, showing some arm side fade. The pitch sits in the upper 80s, occasionally touching 90 MPH. While he mostly uses the slider against same-handed hitters, he has also showed plenty of comfort burying the pitch on the back leg of lefties and has continued to use it more frequently in early counts to steal strikes. Turang will always be a hit over power guy, but with fringe average power, a well-above average hit tool and a knack for getting on base, the former first rounder has a good chance to be a consistently above average hitter. A powerful bat who controls the strike zone really well, Busch has the ingredients of a Max Muncy lite. During Sundays Chiba Lotte Marines game against the Nippon-Ham Fighters, Sasaki went eight perfect innings with 14 strikeouts before he was pulled at 102 pitches. He swiped 19 bases on 20 tries last season at Campbell and added four more stolen bases in his 30 Double-A games. He starts upright and takes a short stride before just letting his bat speed and elite hand eye coordination kick in. The 2024 MLB Draft projects well, especially in terms of college talents. The Giants could have a perennial All-Star who is capable of launching 30 or more homers with ease if it all comes together. His natural deception, solid pitch mix and gradually improving command make for a back end of the rotation starter at worst with No. The change has the ability to miss bats, however, it specializes in inducing soft contact. The pitch has been hit hard in pro ball, with opponents posting an OPS above .900 against the pitch in his 37 starts. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in the rearview mirror, were ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. Rafaelas offensive onslaught this season has totally shifted his outlook. It has the potential to be a 70-grade offering if Jobe can find more consistency and tighten it. A good 2021 season followed by a superb Arizona Fall League performance adds some context to 2022s breakout, though his 100+ game sample this season should be more than enough for people to trust the bat. Vargas has a great chance to get on base at a high clip with 20+ homer power in the tank and plenty of doubles. Perezs changeup gives him a third plus offering, also working off of his fastball really well to lefties. He has hedged swing and miss concerns with a career-low strikeout rate in Triple-A while producing his best power numbers. A bulldog on the mound, Leiter has all of the intangibles along with ridiculous athleticism to make him one of baseballs most exciting pitching prospects. Formerly utilizing a sizable leg kick, Campusano has since experimented with a few different timing mechanisms at the plate before settling on a toe-tap. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Between Center and Right Field, he accumulated a total of +27.2 Ultimate Zone Rating, by far the best of any player in NPB. An above average runner, Naylor has stolen 20 bases on 24 tries, bringing that JT Realmuto type of athleticism to the catching position. Due to the presence of Alek Thomas, Carroll has seen action in left in the early going of his MLB career where he is already a plus plus defender. The size, stuff and improved ability to repeat his mechanics have Williams trending like a potential No. He has seen action in all three outfield spots, but the majority of Cowsers starts have come in center this season. It seems that the Pirates longterm plan is to keep Rodriguez at catcher, but if he continues to produce the way he has offensively, they will likely use his versatility as a way to keep him in the lineup. Meads average arm and speed will keep him on the dirt with second base being the position he profiles best at. Dominguez shedded some unnecessary weight last offseason, helping him move better in the outfield and on the bases, looking more like the plus runner he has was anticipated to be. Abels fourth offering is an average curveball that can blend at times with his slider in the low 80s. Arihara, 27, has a lot working in his favor as it pertains to coming stateside (something he reportedly has interest in doing). Aranda is not the sexiest prospect in the world. Impressive bat-to-ball skills and just overall improved quality of contact in 2021 helped Rocchio triple his home run total from 2019 in just 40 extra games. Its easy to see enough talent to believe that Hence could be a No. With improving defense and the makeup/work ethic to encourage belief that he will keep getting better in that regard, Alvarez has a chance to be a well-rounded backstop with elite offense upside. The ceiling may be somewhat limited for Graceffo, however his floor is not too far below. Bradleys plus fastball is his best pitch. Stones ability to locate this overpowering offering makes it a weapon both early and late in counts and he holds its velocity deep into outings. To keep up with Just Baseballs prospect content and analysis, check out our prospect podcast The Call Up which features detailed breakdowns on all of these prospects as well as interviews with many of them. 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. Leading the way for Hence is his plus heater. Baty is quick to the ball and repeats his moves well, helping him crush fastballs to an OPS over 1.000 in the minors this season. Since debuting in 2021, Whites fastball has operated in the mid 90s, topping out at 97 mph with riding life. He averaged .268 with an .883 OPS for Pittsburgh and reduced his strikeout rate to 27 percent, compared to 34 percent in his previous major league at-bats. Rafaela is an incredibly unique prospect for all of the right reasons. Tajima did not garner as much attention as some of his teammates, but was pretty good in 2021. Background Music:RAIDEN by SENZORONIN by GRILLABEATS. His jumps and instincts are already impressive along with an above average arm. 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. Pitchers will fear going inside on him because of the way he is able to turn around stuff on the inner half with authority. Waldichuks heater sits in the mid 90s and is a high-spin pitch averaging over 2,300 RPMs. 3 starter, Height/Weight: 61, 210|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $300K, 2017 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. 40 home runs wouldnt be out of the question at Coors Field, but he will also split the gaps and run wild. He is already demonstrating smooth actions, good instincts and soft hands to go with a plus arm. 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