Age: 19|Height/Weight: 510, 210|Bat/Throw: S/R|IFA: $5 million 2020 (NYY)|ETA: 2024. He has no problem catching up with velocity and is already an above average hitter. Good stuff and already solid command, Hence has big upside. Lee has flashed above average power to his pull side and will pick his spots to try to do damage. The power is the bigger question mark, as he may never be physically imposing. Like many young outfielders, Veen could clean up his routes, but with plus speed, a plus arm, theres a good chance he will be an above average defender up the middle. Waldichuk was dealt to the As as part of the Frankie Montas return at the 2022 Trade Deadline. Look for a bounce back season from the talented competitor in 2023. The third pitch for Hence is a mid 80s changeup that has flashed above average, but he did not need to use it much in Low-A. McLain has seen some action at second base this season, but could also be a centerfield option for the Reds with his speed and arm. Still just 22 years old and producing above-average numbers in Triple-A, Turang has a great chance to break camp with the Brewers next season. A mostly lost 2022 season hurts, but Davis climbed levels so quickly that he will still be relatively young for the Triple-A level at 23 years old by the start of next season. He struck out six times in 24 at-bats but also worked six bases on balls. Westburg is quick to the ball which allows him to catch up to velocity and avoid cheating. He has an above average arm and overall good footwork which should help his chances of sticking at short. He would project as an above average outfielder in a corner with a pretty good arm. The southpaw used his slider more frequently as the season went on, adjusting the shape of the pitch a bit which allowed him to land it for a strike more frequently along with more desired movement. Its easy to see big time upside with Green offensively and given how hard he hits the baseball, there is big power potential. A plus hit tool with above average power that Manzardo is able to tap into every ounce of thanks to his swing and approach, the 22-year-old is one of the safest bats in the minors. Even so, Hassell is such a good athlete and so twitchy that he can get still drive the ball even when he is off-balance. Though the command is a work in progress, Jobes athleticism on the mound and ability to stay around the strike zone in his first year points towards above average command in the future. Ruiz has seen his chase rates drop by more than 5% while hitting significantly better against breaking balls. 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. It just illuminates some of the subtle differences between leagues. His coach at East Carolina Cliff Godwin preaches quiet pre-swing moves with the no stride approach in two strike counts. He has a .314 career average and 114 home runs after the 2020 season. Height/Weight: 64, 210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 5th Round (149), 2019 (ARI) | ETA: 2023. His strong skills on the field are matched by his notable family bloodline as his grandfather, father and uncle all played professionally. Ohtani, who will turn 28 in July, is not eligible for free agency until after the 2023 season. 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). An above average runner, Westburg has enough athleticism and a good enough arm to stick at shortstop defensively. Unfortunately, things have not gone to plan for either Lewis or the Twins. Taishi Ota, OFHokkaido Nippon Ham FightersB-T: R-R. Born: June 9, 1990 (30). 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. The 20-year-old is still an extremely aggressive hitter, but he consistently hits the ball hard and rarely misses mistakes. Though an older prospect, Busch has had relatively limited professional at bats with his 2019 cut short and 2020s cancellation. Elite contact rates and a knack for getting on base give Frelick a high floor with enough impact to rack up plenty of extra base hits. The adjustments that he has made in the box at 19 years old are remarkable and the fact that he could go from lost in Low-A to finishing the next season in Double-A in barely over a year is a testament to his highly-regarded work ethic and natural talent (and the Yankees PD). His historic season netted him 10.3 WAR and a wRC+ of 223 in 141 games. A prized international free agent after a track record of hitting (and pitching) in Cuba and in Japans Minor League system, Colas scrapped the pitching to focus on hitting and turned in a monster first season in the White Sox org. Last week, the 20-year-old Sasaki pitched the first perfect game in the NPB in 28 years when he shut down the Orix Buffaloes with 19 strikeouts. Just an 18% chase rate and 17% strikeout rate, Carter is a tough out who will draw plenty of walks. Smooth and easy mechanics help White repeat his delivery and pound the strike zone. Initially rushed to the big leagues due to a brutal catching situation in San Diego last season, Campusano was sent back to Triple-A where he has since mashed. 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. First round prep catchers have a brutal track record, but Ford is not your typical prep catcher. Generally, these loud moves would be of concern in regards to disrupting timing and consistency, but Johnson is quick and compact with explosive bat speed. Astonishingly, the 20-year-old finished second in NPB with 6.8 WAR, despite a very underwhelming ISO (Isolated Power) of just .081. The 23-year-old is extremely comfortable landing both breaking balls for strikes. The slider sits in the mid 80s with a cutterish, short break. At times, Collier tends get on his front foot a bit too early, leading to some rollovers and weaker contact. Holliday projects as a plus hitter. Height/Weight: 60, 205 | Bat/Throw: L/R | 1st Round (29) 2018 | ETA: 2023. After what weve seen from Naylor this year as a result of tangible adjustments in the box, its getting easier to believe that he will hit enough. Williams rode the momentum of his All American collegiate season right into professional baseball where he pitched to a 1.96 ERA in 115 innings between High-A and Double-A with a 33% strikeout rate while walking just 9% of batters. 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. The pitch flashes above average with two-plane break, but Graceffo does not land it for a strike enough yet. Rodriguez is a complete hitter with the body control, bat to ball skills and approach to give him a plus hit tool while tapping into every bit of his above average raw power in games. Bowman Baseball 2022: Top 5 Prospects To Target, Orioles No. Climbing three levels in one season is impressive enough, but Norby has seen his production improve at each stop while his strikeout rate was dwindled. While there are holes in Valeras game, he has remained productive at every level, reaching Triple-A before his 22nd birthday. This is likely a cue to get into his back hip and Volpe does a fantastic job of just that. Whites curveball flashes above average in the 78-81 mph range, featuring more downward break and depth. His footwork is great, his actions are smooth, his arm is plus and he has the instincts of a 10-year veteran. We start with Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres and Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays. Though he may not have ace upside, Pfaadt is as much of a virtual lock to stick as a starter and continues to get better each time I watch him pitch. 2023 Top Prospect: Kyle Manzardo. Hes not afraid to mix the pitch in to righties as well as he does a good job of keeping it at the bottom of the zone and below. Kim Ng, Miami Marlins General Manager (01/06/21). Carter is a plus runner who covers a lot of ground in center with his long quick strides. 348. Still, the switch-hitters right-handed swing is not too far off and the uneven at-bats could likely play a part in one side being ahead of the other this early in his career. Frelick may not have enough power to be a star in todays game, but he has as good of a chance to be a big league regular as any prospect outside of the top 50. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 68, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $200K, 2020 (MIA)|ETA: 2023. A smooth, level swing that is geared for line drives, PCA has shown plenty of comfort spraying the ball all over the field. In addition, the dual-threat Ohtani is the only name found in the 15-card MVP (1:4 packs) insert, which adds limited autographs and commemorative relic (1:191 packs) versions. His hands work really well and he has a well above average arm for the position. Star Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki is expected to be . A power breakout in 2021 had Jung on a fast track before a torn left labrum delayed his start to the 2022 season. Stones third pitch is a mid 80s slider that he deploys mostly against right-handed hitters. Carroll has the offensive profile of a top of the order catalyst who can do it all. Hes a player who should already be on MLB radars and has firmly planted himself among Japans most exciting pitchers. Though swing and miss concerns cloud the 21-year-olds outlook a bit, his consistent production has become impossible to ignore. While just an average runner, Merrill moves his feet well at shortstop and has the goods to potentially stick there. Ill leave it at that. On the final day of the season, though, he told reporters that he would be open to a contract extension with the Angels. From the right side, Amadors lower half is a bit less involved resulting in a little less power output. The reality is, if Norby keeps hitting like this, they will have to find a spot for him at Camden Yards. I mean, how many switch-hitting catchers who can also play the infield and outfield have we seen? Yamamotos season ended when he was taken off the roster on Oct. 21. Regardless, Johnson is big upside, bat-first second baseman whose ceiling is one of the best hitters at his position at the highest level. A Syracuse University grad, Aram hosts the "The Call Up" podcast centered around MLB prospects. Tommy John Surgery put an end to Meyers rookie season shortly after his big league debut. What followed was a tour de force that resulted in the best year of his career. On the mound in 2021, Ohtani posted a 9-2 record, a 3.18 earned-run average, and a 1.09 WHIP. Its a big leap from the complex to Low-A and he handled it extremely well as a teenager. Pre-owned . Abel will almost exclusively go to the change against lefties, giving him another look aside from his slider. 4. His present feel to hit is extremely advanced as are his defensive tools. The defensive tools are loud and he should impact the game with his glove and legs on a nightly basis. An athletic catcher, Moreno moves well behind the dish and has a quick release complemented by an above-average arm, helping him throw out 41% of attempted base stealers in Triple-A this season. The Cuban was lights out all year, sporting a spectacular 1.03 ERA and 1.43 FIP through 52.2 innings of work. 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. Suzuki is still a couple of years away from domestic free agency and without being posted, as Kenta Maeda was in 2015, he would have to wait until at least 2023 to move to MLB. Veen is one of the more tantalizing talents in the minor leagues. If Ford struggles behind the dish like many of his high school catching predecessors, he has a really exciting bat and plus speed to fall back on. He's succeeded on just 63 percent of his 99 attempts during that stretch. Well start getting answers on April 7, MLBs Opening Day. A grinder behind the dish, Alvarez has continued to improve defensively as he has progressed through the minors. This year, he hit 28 doubles and 21 home runs with a Pacific League-best 201 wRC+ and 46.0 Hard Hit percentage. Height/Weight: 62, 200|Bat/Throw: R/L|3rd Round (85)- 2020|ETA: 2023. 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. When you watch Lee hit, it is easy to understand how he was so consistent through his three collegiate seasons and kept it rolling into his first 31 pro games. Jobes slider flashed plus in the 82-84 MPH range, but was inconsistent this season. At times, Burleson sees the ball so well that he becomes swing happy, resulting in lower walk rates. If Carter had more buzz around him in the 2020 Draft, Carter would probably be one of baseballs most discussed prospects. A ridiculously impressive track record of hitting along with a well-rounded game and defensive versatility make Vargas one of the more high floor prospects in the game. Elsewhere among the imports, there are pitchers who are looking to rebound. An under-the-radar Tennessee prep prospect in the 2020 Draft, few pro scouts had seen Carter play. He's got that dawg in him and will likely be the youngest infielder in AA early in 2022. That performance gave him four 30-30 seasons in his last five tries, and left him with a career line of 297/.401/.526. The development of Burrows changeup has really helped him make the transition to the upper minors and the right-hander has the confidence to go to all three of his offerings in any count. Wood has a quiet upright set up, with simple pre-swing moves that are easier for him to repeat with his long levers. The larger question in regards to De La Cruzs ceiling is how much he is going to hit, but his ridiculously high slugging on contact and improved body control in the box bode well even if he is a fringy hitter. Halls curveball lacks the tightness of his slider and is a bit more of a hittable pitch, but is still an above-average secondary that he will use to steal strikes. Some evaluators see Lee as a candidate to move off of short. Release Date: December 7, 2022 Ishikawa doesnt overpower hitters, with velocity around 88-89, so he has to pitch with guile and location. The long levers Alcantara possesses helps him generate a ridiculous amount of whip and bat speed, launching homers as far as 452 feet this season while flashing exit velocities as high as 112 mph. His upper 70s curveball gives Leiter a second distinctive breaking ball with downward break and depth. Kim Ng, Miami Marlins General Manager (01/06/21). On pace to set a career high in stolen bases, he has also been the most efficient of his career, swiping his first 29 bags on 31 tries this season. A confident hitter who controls his at bats from both sides of the plate, Rodriguez has a chance to be one of the better switch hitters in all of baseball while providing value behind the dish and potentially at other defensive spots as well. The former Yokohama DeNA Baystars standout averaged just .197 in 2020 and .167 in 2021 before being designated for assignment and picked up by the Los Angeles Dodgers. His receiving is better than I thought it would be, and his arm looks average. In addition to his mid-90s fastball, he has a cutter, a slider, and an elite forkball/splitter that serves as his top outpitch. 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. Theres room for more upside with the 21-year-old, who earns high marks for his tireless work ethic. With above-average speed and a good chance to stick in center, how much power Hassell develops at the plate will ultimately decide whether he is a solid regular or perennial All-Star. Starts almost completely upright and then proceeds to drop his weight into his back hip and sink into his back side. Then the Pirates signed him on August 15, and he had a bit of a renaissance that earned him a one-year, $4 million contract. The world of Major League Baseball is expanding each and every day, and now Japanese baseball players and the best Nippon Professional Baseball players are making their way to the MLB to show the world the skills, drive, and passion the Japanese leagues and their players have. Quiet things down without it coming at expense of his power. 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. Ohnos season got off to a slow start with an 0-3 record and 4.04 ERA after six starts. Hes been a starter for virtually all of his career, with the exception of 10 appearances out of the bullpen last season. Considering his present ability to impact the baseball with more room to fill out in his frame, it would not be extreme to project 80 grade power for the shortstop. Harrisons plus fastball is his best pitch. Rounding out Burrows arsenal is his above average changeup which has improved massively this season. One of the most polished hitters in the 2021 draft, some scouts wondered how much power would be in the tank for Cowser with a swing that is more geared for consistent contact. The main question with Senga, 27, is how much longer he'll remain in Japan. He was the teams main power threat with Wladimir Balentien having moved on. It was a lost season for Matos who battled injuries all year long. This helped Neto keep his strikeout rate in check against advanced pitching while also doing damage in his 30 Double-A games. Fundamentally sound and instinctual, Lee is a consistent defender at shortstop. A track record of hitting at ECU topped off with a power breakout in his junior season shot Norby into early round consideration. The pitch really explodes out of Painters hand with tons of life, boasting more than 18 inches of induced vertical break which has helps him generate some of the best in zone whiff rates in the minors. Arihara, 29, spent much of last season on the injured list following shoulder surgery, made three ineffective appearances in September, and was designated for assignment on September 21. He finished with a flourish that saw him take the pitching Triple Crown in the Pacific League with an 11-6 record, 2.16 ERA and 149 strikeouts. January 17, 2023 . The Mariners chose not to pitch Kikuchi after September 23, showing that they didnt think he would help in their unsuccessful playoff push that went down to the last day of the season. His quick bat and impressive body control helps him crush fastballs and changeups. Players. Peraza shook off a slow start in Triple-A, mashing from June onwards before earning an audition in the Bronx as a September call up. 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. The 22-year-old overcame some drifting issues with his swing earlier in the season, finding much more lower half consistency which has helped him make more consistent contact with more impact. Though he is not a great defender, his versatility is a nice consolation prize and he should be able to play passable defense at any of the aforementioned spots. During the news conference after his contract renewal last year, he said playing in the majors was one of his dreams, though also commented it was a far off dream. Player Feature, NPB. Tagged: Hiroshima Carp, Seiya Suzuki, Suzuki, Seiya, Carp, NPB, Nippon Professional Baseball, MLB, Posting System, Posted, Japanese Baseball, Samurai Japan, Olympics, Premier 12, MLB Imports, 2024 MLB Draft - Top 100 College Prospects, 2024 MLB Draft - Top 50 High School Prospects, Seiya Suzuki: A Deep Dive On The Next Big Thing Out Of Japan. Unsurprisingly, the agreements are bunched at. If Abel can even get to average command, his stuff will give him a great chance of developing into an above average No. With a litany of talented catching prospects in the Pirates system, Rodriguez has also received reps at second base, first base, and left field. Release Date: December 7, 2022 He finished as the PL leader with a 0.94 WHIP in his 126.2 innings. Former Yakult Swallows Stars Tony Barnette, Aaron "Chatter Up!" One of hopeful prospect player in NPB, Yoshinobu Yamamoto.https://t.co/UNBh3Va9rT #npbeng #YoshinobuYamamoto pic.twitter.com/QJO9j5svDY. Murakami has shown great power in just two full seasons. Minimizing defensive concern at third while driving the ball in the air with more consistency and authority at the upper levels has Baty looking like one of baseballs safer prospects while still maintaining All Star upside. 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. His natural deception, solid pitch mix and gradually improving command make for a back end of the rotation starter at worst with No. Consistent numbers in Triple-A have Steer knocking on the door of a Big League debut. Above average command of three above average pitches gives Burrows a high floor with still a good amount of upside. Over 902 NPB games, he posted a .309/.402/.541 slash line with 189 home runs and 621 RBIs. Standings. Carroll has true five-tool upside with elite makeup and instincts. Ayumu Ishikawa, RHPChiba Lotte MarinesB-T: R-R. Born: April 11, 1988 (32). The 20-year-old possesses a great feel for the barrel and is tough to strike out. Perez has also shown a good feel for his above-average breaking balls, with the slider leading the way. Former Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles General Manager "Chatter Up!" 14k perfect 8 innings, following a start of a perfect game 19k. Though not a great runner, Mayer moves pretty well at shortstop and has all of the goods to be an above average defender there. He gets to his top speed quicker than most his size, but that could change if Veen adds a bunch of weight. Legal 2022 NPB Betting Guide. Marte can cover ground at shortstop, showing some solid range and an above-average arm. 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 may not have the kind of stuff that will frequent him on Pitching Ninja, but he has above average stuff that plays up thanks to his elite command and overall feel to pitch. Theres probably even more room for strength with the 19-year-old which is absurd considering the fact that he has already hit a ball 114 mph this year and boasts a 90th percentile exit velocity of 110 mph. Ceddanne Rafaela - OF - Boston Red Sox. Height/Weight: 510, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.7M 2018 (Mets)|ETA: 2023. Whereas Mori won the Pacific League's MVP Award, Sakamoto took him the honors in the Central League. Between veteran stars like Hideto Asamura, Tetsuto Yamada, and Shogo Nakamura, 24-year-old Shugo Maki stood above the rest. //T.Co/Unbh3Va9Rt # npbeng # YoshinobuYamamoto pic.twitter.com/QJO9j5svDY than 5 % while hitting significantly better breaking. Than 5 % while hitting significantly better against breaking balls he posted a.309/.402/.541 line. 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