Although it's much too early to have much certainty in anything 2023 draft-related, here's our best shot at that draft class. Strong levers. Solid Lefty Pitcher with a fastball in the 82-83 MPH range. Elan continues to make strides at both his defensive position and at the plate. Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:37 AM ET, Park Factors
Why? Ranking prospects is a funny task. These young men are a talented group and have yet to take the field and some have yet to meet their high school baseball coach. SS Brayan Rocchio, CLE86. Ford has a strong arm at the position as well with lots of carry to the first base bag. He profiles similarly, offering an easy center field projection and plus power.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:don't count on it, Age (on opening day):19Where he played in 2022:Rookie, Low-AMinor-league stats:.297 BA (64 AB), 1 HR, 4 SB, .911 OPS, 25 BB, 12 K Another son of a multi-time All-Star (Rockies and Cardinals great Matt Holliday), Holliday was the one player drafted ahead of Jones last year, and while the tools aren't as tantalizing, the skills set him apart from other 19-year-olds. Offensively, sets up in a wide stance with his knees inverted. OF Evan Carter, TEX23. Contact hitter that can hit the gaps. These rankings are fluid and will be updated on a monthly basis throughout 2023 so come back and check along with reading the weekly prospect report here at Fantasy Alarm. 11 Duke McCarron (Ocean City HS, NJ / Maryland commit), + No 14. AL. This list features 16 of the top high school freshman in the state of New Jersey that have been selected for certain attributes. The 2023 Prospect Handbook is at the printer. SS Adael Amador, COL57. section: | slug: fantasy-baseball-top-100-prospects-for-2023-rankings-include-gunnar-henderson-jordan-walker-miguel-vargas | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | Recorded a top exit velo of 92 MPH. Top 25 Prospect Hitters to Stash. Back elbow moves to parallel. There might be some big risers and fallers in the previous column due to prospects coming off of injuries or performances that change the view of them in a good or bad way. Mills will continue to be a force on the hill and on the field with his great glove and speed. Tryout for Garden State Futures game 8th graders Tryout is for NJ players only Age: 8th graders CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS GARDEN STATE GAMES RETURNING IN 2023 RHP Tink Hence, STL46. RHP Brandon Pfaadt, ARI87. As always, this list is a mix of our staff members opinions and the input from talent evaluators around the game. He has as much upside as any player on this list. Jake Kerns led the way this offseason and he guided our team through the completion of all Top 30 lists. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. C Yainer Daz, HOU81. J.J. Cooper, Matt Eddy, Geoff Pontes, Kyle Glaser, Josh Norris and Carlos Collazo each submitted personal Top 150 rankings, which were then tabulated into one composite list for feedback from scouts and executives. Playing at Coors Field can only help. Gilligans offensive profile has really stood out as well as he hits from the left side with power and contact. LHP Ken Waldichuk, OAK73. His advanced contact skills, elite speed and sneaky power should make him a dynamic threat atop the D-backs lineup. He was a monster in the Arizona Fall League, and scouting reports basically back up everything he does as a hitter. We asked our MLB experts to give us . Guardians teammates Rocchio and Valera may be suffering from a classic case of prospect fatigue, though they still certainly have their believers. Carroll, Arizonas first-rounder from 2019, has an enticing blend of hittability, power, speed and defense that could make him a fixture at the top of Arizonas lineup and the lynchpin in the teams efforts to rise in a powerful NL West. The PBR logo and Prep Baseball Report Covering All the Bases of High School Baseball are federally registered trademarks of Prep Baseball Report. In the AL, Gunnar Henderson looks like the front runner. With an upper-90s fastball and devastating splitter, he has the stuff to make an impact immediately in the Mets rotation. Blast Motion examines former prep stand-outs' success and where they are today. 50 Levi Wells (Texas State). C Drew Romo, COL, 60. Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Run: 30 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60 Skinny: Cartaya boasts some of the biggest power in the minors and has the swing to consistently get to it against upper-level pitching. Tools: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55 Skinny: The Padres top prospect has seen limited action over his first two professional seasons due to injury, but when Merrill is healthy few hitters possess his upside at the plate. RHP Quinn Priester, PIT63. For the second straight year, the Orioles have the game's No. We offer a lot more, and we really suggest you check it out. After catcher Adley Rutschman was the No. I suppose I should point out that my 100 are geared more toward the Fantasy game, which means defense only matters to the extent it could cost a player at-bats and pitcher and catcher values are both somewhat suppressed. Given the same set of players and essentially the same guidelines on which to grade them, no two evaluators will produce the same list. Pitchers and catchers are less than a month away from reporting to spring training. Lee and Parada have yet to fully showcase their skills in pro ball after being drafted last summer, while players like Bradley, Frelick and Jung should spend time in the Majors this year. Mills is a 6-foot + frame with good balance, speed and quick hands. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL). . But he reached Double-A as an 18-year-old, terrorizing two levels of A-ball with electrifying bat speed and premium athleticism. C Logan O'Hoppe, LAA53. Updated Top 100 MLB Prospects at the Start of 2023 Joel Reuter January 6, 2023 Francisco lvarez Todd Kirkland/Getty Images It's time for Bleacher Report's first Top 100 prospect list. Consensus players58 players made all six lists this year. Looking at the top prospects can help you find that rookie stud as well as spot some sleepers to target later in fantasy baseball drafts as well. C Diego Cartaya, LAD12. Here are his choices with updated scouting. OF Alec Burleson, STL62. A total of 71 players had OFP of 55 or higher. 4 Jacob Wilson (Grand Canyon), No. It's a big deal in part because he's unlikely to stick at a premium position like third base, thereby needing the bat to come through in a big way, but as the sixth pick in last year's draft, he gets the benefit of the doubt until we have more data.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:don't count on it, Age (on opening day):18Where he played in 2022:RookieMinor-league stats:.370 BA (27 AB), 2 HR, 1 2B, 7 BB, 6 K The son of former major-leaguer Lou Collier is ahead of the curve developmentally, having graduated early to enroll in junior college (a la Bryce Harper) and enter the draft at age 17. RHP Max Meyer, MIA38. SS Jackson Merrill, SD65. He performed well in national events as he dominated in those events against some of the top hitters, continue to keep Griffen on the radar during his upcoming Freshman year. RHP Cade Cavalli, WAS52. 3B Cam Collier, CIN72. The scout singled out one more pitcher and two of the Yankees' top position players as the organization's most likely farmhands to debut in 2023. Pitchers - # 1-25 | 26-50. 10. Open main sports navigation Sports OF Brennen Davis, CHC51. Wheeled Baseball Bags Market Emerging Trends 2023-2030 | Top Players -DeMarini, Louisville, Easton, Diamond Published: Feb. 20, 2023 at 1:19 a.m. February 4, 2023. Site By: PUREi, ANNOUCEMENT: Eitan Leff Named Technical Lead of PBR's Data Team. + No. 1 prospect in baseball last year, this year it's his teammate, Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson, who steps in at the top of the list. Ryan can be seen primarily at 3rd and 1st base with good speed and can see him at the high school level taking some time in the outfield with his strong arm. With an upper-90s fastball, a dominant changeup, two quality breaking balls and rare control for a pitcher his size, Perez has a chance to eventually join Sandy Alcantara at the front of Miami's rotation. High school pitching has upside, but might not be as strong as some previous years. A lefty spot pitcher with great off speed and command had an ERA under 1.7. RHP Ty Madden, DET95. The industry standard for how many you need to know is 100, so that's how many I have for you here. He also has great bat speed with solid contact to both sides of the field with fast speed down the line. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/WV/PA/MI), 1 . Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Guys we're low onWe can do the same exercise in the inverse. All of that can only mean. The Cubs think they have another Anthony Rizzo on their hands and seem content to hand Mervis the keys to first base this spring, bringing in Eric Hosmer mainly as a contingency measure.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:fighting this spring, Age (on opening day):22Where he played in 2022:Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.259 BA (386 AB), 19 HR, 33 SB, .778 OPS, 34 BB, 100 KMajor-league stats:.306 BA (49 AB), 1 HR, 2 SB, .832 OPS, 6 BB, 9 K Like fellow Yankees farmhand Anthony Volpe, Peraza's 2022 numbers were weighed down by a miserable start, but he rebounded to hit .316 with 14 homers, 22 steals and a .942 OPS over his final 53 games at Triple-A. Top 5 Prospects Per Position: Second Base . 2B Termarr Johnson, PIT47. Cedeno lives down in the zone and challenges hitters and has good athleticism off the mound with his glove. Smith-Shawver not only becomes the best Braves' prospects, but one of the best pitching prospects in baseball. . The results are what you see before you. They finished fifth for the second time in three years last summer, sandwiching a trip to the AL Championship Series . Bergen will have a solid defender in the field this year. His numbers were suppressed early on by a hand injury and some cold weather in Lansing, Mich., but he hit .283 with an .865 OPS from May 1 on.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:High-AMinor-league stats:.279 BA (448 AB), 19 HR, 23 SB, .829 OPS, 59 BB, 107 K A slow start raised questions about Marte's conditioning, and it's becoming increasingly clear that he won't be a shortstop and may not be a base-stealer either, despite past comparisons to Hanley Ramirez. SS Noelvi Marte, CIN32. They have since been placed in their proper spots. How the NJCAA D1 Top-25 have fared to date this season. Communicates well in the field with excellent routes. He has as much upside as any player on this list. His strikeout rate has crept into uncomfortable territory as he's moved up the ladder, but for a five-category talent who's moved as quickly as he has, it's forgivable.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:late-season look, Age (on opening day):23Where he played in 2022:Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.304 BA (438 AB), 17 HR, 16 SB, .915 OPS, 71 BB, 76 KMajor-league stats:.170 BA (47 AB), 1 HR, 1 2B, 1 SB, 2 BB, 13 K While there's little disagreement over Vargas' floor, which is bolstered by a hit tool that's seen him bat .300 or better up and down the minors, some have questioned whether his power is the sort that can anchor a lineup. 1B Triston Casas, BOS24. New Jersey has some of the most talented ball players in the country and the AAU staff developed its initial list of players to watch for the Class of 2022, 2023 & incoming Freshman (Class of 2024). Tools: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 65 Skinny: The 6-foot-8 Dominican looks like the Marlins next great pitcher after reaching Double-A as a 19-year-old last season. The goofy swing still raises concerns about his hit tool, but cutting his strikeout rate to 19.5 percent at Triple-A was a good sign.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day):24Where he played in 2022:Low-A, Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:3-4, 3.69 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 61 IP, 19 BB, 69 KMajor-league stats:6 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 6 K Meyer is recovering from Tommy John surgery that was deemed necessary soon after he made his major-league debut last July, and that procedure, along with its lengthy recovery, certainly introduces new risk. The former intern is back in a more senior role to help relay useful data captured back to players and evaluators. Top Start Pitcher Prospects - # 1-20 | 21-43 | 44-66 | 67-90 | 91-108. The outlier performance in such a challenging environment is reminiscent of Zac Gallen (then with the Marlins) just before his call-up. Continue to track Hernandez this year as a Freshman. Surprisingly, there's quite a lot of agreement between the ZiPS list and the FanGraphs list at the top of the pitching ranks. Weve released all the team top 10 ranks with full reports of the top 5 to the site while putting the full rankings and reports on each Top 30 over on Patreon at the 55-tier ($5 level). Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:Double-A, Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.297 BA (407 AB), 19 HR, 22 SB, .946 OPS, 79 BB, 116 KMajor-league stats:.259 BA (116 AB), 4 HR, 1 SB, .788 OPS, 16 BB, 34 K Improved plate discipline took Henderson from 93rd on last year's list all the way to No. He's certainly hit like he's supposed to, reaching base at a nice clip and elevating in a way that should be optimal for Yankee Stadium, so a Daulton Varsho hybrid role would be ideal.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day):24Where he played in 2022:Triple-A, majorsMinor-league stats:.331 BA (432 AB), 20 HR, .905 OPS, 29 BB, 67 KMajor-league stats:.188 BA (48 AB), 1 HR, 1 2B, 1 SB, 5 BB, 9 K From his stance to his swing to his stature, Burleson looks like a young Brian McCann, and judging from the minor-league season he had, he could produce like him, too, batting around .280 with 20-plus homers. Rankings are based on standard 5x5 category roto leagues. OF Druw Jones, ARI17. Perez followed his breakout 2021 season with a similarly special 2022 when he spent most of the year bullying hitters throughout the Southern League. RHP Brock Porter, TEX88. A big leg kick keeps him vulnerable to strikeouts, but he improved enough in that area to at least open the door to him being a big-league regular (more likely at third base), particularly since he bats left-handed.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:midseason hopeful. OF Jackson Chourio, MIL4. LHP Kyle Harrison, SF14. After heeding their opinions, adjustments were made. RHP Gordon Graceffo, STL83. The 2023 Player Rankings have been updated to reflect gains made from the preseason and impact players have made through the first part of the high school spring season. A solid fielder with soft hands and the arm to remain at SS, Becker's quiet, effortless lefty stroke has propelled Don Bosco Prep into being hands down the top team in the state through the first half of the season. Daniel Espino, RHP, Guardians (16, 37.5)Taj Bradley, RHP, Rays (20, 39.3)Marco Luciano, SS, Giants (22, 41.0)Zac Veen, OF, Rockies (27, 51.7)Noelvi Marte, SS, Reds (29, 51.3)Sal Frelick, OF, Brewers (30, 43.0)Brooks Lee, SS, Twins (31, 41.3)Josh Jung, 3B, Rangers (34, 53.0)Robert Hassell III, OF, Nationals (35, 59.8)Kevin Parada, C, Mets (36, 66.0). SS Jackson Holliday, BAL16. The move up to Double-A late in the year tripped him up a little, but his first full season went so well overall that he's verging on elite prospect status.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:late-season look, Age (on opening day):23Where he played in 2022:High-A, Double-A, Triple-AMinor-league stats:.278 BA (510 AB), 19 HR, 18 SB, .874 OPS, 94 BB, 174 K You don't want to see a guy who stands out most for his hit tool strike out 28 percent of the time, as Cowser did across three levels last year, but seeing as he also reached base at a .406 clip, passivity was largely the culprit. While the bulk of Cape Cod rosters were from the 2021 and 2022 draft classes, there were dozens from 2023 who caught our attention as well. It resulted in a 13.2 K/9 rate in the minors the past two years, and after taking some early lumps in the majors, he finished strong there, too.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:pencil him in, Age (on opening day):21Where he played in 2022:High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:.277 BA (357 AB), 11 HR, 40 SB, .795 OPS, 51 BB, 96 K The little brother of Ronald Acua has more in common with his Braves teammate (and best bud?) Top college prospects from Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Christian, Vanderbilt and Virginia. Two notes: For consistency, only the top 100 players on each list were analyzed. Beyond the Top 30, these are 14 prospects to watch in New York'sfarm system. In fact, as youll see below, the same player might draw a near-elite ranking on one list, while hell just sneak into the back end of another. a 6 foot 3 inch frame with a strong arm. Just understand that those rankings and these rankings may not match up completely. Skinny: The hulking catcher has some of the best power of any prospect and made his major league debut as a 20-year-old last season. ely funeral home neptune, nj; longest nfl game weather delay; cari laque bio; Online Forms. Rodriguez's already impressive hit tool became God-like once he adjusted his stance from the left side, standing more upright, and he's versatile enough to play outfield on the days he's not catching.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:fighting this spring, Age (on opening day):23Where he played in 2022:High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:5-4, 1.96 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 115 IP, 40 BB, 149 K A Dynasty darling at this time a year ago, Williams delivered on those hopes and then some in his first year as a professional, not only compiling a 1.96 ERA in a season spent mostly at Double-A but also allowing just a .173 batting average, the best mark in all the minors. 3B Brett Baty, NYM25. Four players cracked the top 10 on all six lists, listed here with their average rankings: Gunnar Henderson, 3B/SS, Orioles (1.2)Corbin Carroll, OF, D-backs (2.5)Jackson Chourio, OF, Brewers (7.0)Elly De La Cruz, SS, Reds (7.0). OF James Wood, WAS36. hands starts up high, move down and back in his load creating rhythm. New Shift Rule Breakdown Which Cardinals hitters might be effected most Cardinals Spring Training Broadcast Schedule Is Released Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms Alex Stanyek (Red Bank Catholic HS, NJ / George Washington commit), No. He generates surprising power with his 5-foot-8 frame and would be a superlative defender most anywhere on the diamond. If that happens, theyll give way to Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio, the breakout star of the 2022 minor league season. Thu May 12, 2022 OF Joey Wiemer, MIL, 80. He eventually heated up, batting .338 with a 1.005 OPS over his final 53 games, and now that he's with the Reds, coming over in the Luis Castillo deal, his chances of being an impact bat are all the greater.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:late-season look, Age (on opening day):20Where he played in 2022:Low-A, High-A, Double-AMinor-league stats:5-4, 2.17 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 78 2/3 IP, 29 BB, 117 K Tiedemann is yet another 19-year-old who shoved all the way to Double-A, his fastball playing up due to the vertical approach angle and pairing perfectly with his tumbling changeup for big whiff totals. SS Edwin Arroyo, CIN, 40. JORDAN WALKER, 3B/OF - STL OFP: 70 Age: 20 Highest Level: AA 3. Tools: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60 Skinny: A defensive wizard at shortstop, Tovar raced from Double-A to the majors on the strength of his offensive gains and now projects to be the Rockies shortstop of the future. 1 overall pick in the 2022 draft, rounds out Baltimores trio of top 15 prospects. Tools: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 45 | Cutter: 50 | Splitter: 70 | Control: 50 Skinny: The Japanese import overwhelmed some of MLB's best hitters when he faced them in the World Baseball Classic and is now set to make his long-awaited U.S. debut. It must be noted that Stanford's hitters have a reputation for disappointing in the pros: Jason Castro, Jed Lowrie, and Carlos Quentin are the only Cardinal hitters to make an All-Star Game since. Seven MLB pipeline top 100 draft prospects will compete in the 2023 MLB Desert Invitational and are listed below. The consensus top four aligns exactly with our own, while Prez (13) and Wood (17) were the only ones who ranked outside of our 10. Hernandez can be used at either corner in the infield and shows the range across the diamond. Hes not the only baby bird ready to hatch. Hernandez coming in over 6 foot 4 has a big swing with good contact. Prospect tool grades via MLB.com. Who will win the Rookie of the Year in 2023? Top 101 Prospects 2023 Prospects: Atlanta Braves Top Prospects $ Jeffrey Paternostro and BP Prospect Staff 2/03 2023 Prospects: San Diego Padres Top Prospects $ Marc Delucchi and BP Prospect Staff 2/01 2023 Prospects: Chicago Cubs Top Prospects $ Jeffrey Paternostro, Nathan Graham, and BP Prospect Staff 1/30 His rising fastball and sweeping slider are two of the pitches most in demand right now and have evaluators salivating over his potential. A torn meniscus brought his season to an abrupt end after only two months, so it remains to be seen whether his high strikeout rate becomes an issue further up the ladder.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:don't count on it, Age (on opening day):20Where he played in 2022:Low-AMinor-league stats:0-1, 1.38 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 52 1/3 IP, 15 BB, 81 K Seeing as Hence has never gone more than four innings as a professional nor been tested beyond Low-A, where the pitching is by and large terrible, this ranking requires a level of forecasting that's generally unwise at such a volatile position. He's on the fast track after reaching Double-A as an 18-year-old and has a chance to be the face of the Brewers franchise. 2023 Fantasy Baseball Top 100 . . His combination of athleticism & ability to deal with pressure is one to watch this Freshman Year. Esposito is strong/athletic, stands at 5-foot-11, 185-pounds. + Alex Kranzler, a recent decommit, is certainly in the mix for player of the year in NJ. The last time we did this exercise, prior to the 2020 season, that number was 65. 1 pick in the 2021 draft was the Pirates catcher prospect earning all the accolades early last season when he hit .342 with a 1.035 OPS at High-A. Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 Skinny: The physically imposing Walker continues to hit for power and average at every level and is one of the most complete hitters in the minors. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Top Prospects: RHP Alan Carter (Angels) Hitting: China is short . SS Marcelo Mayer, BOS11. 2023 College Top 100 Draft Prospects: Version 2.0. It makes the general lack of enthusiasm for him all the more perplexing, but chances are he's a big-league regular by season's end.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day):23Where he played in 2022:High-A, Double-A, Triple-AMinor-league stats:.308 BA (467 AB), 26 HR, 33 2B, .933 OPS, 48 BB, 131 K Bringing up the rear is Barger, another relative no-name whose numbers are too good to ignore, only getting better with each move up the ladder last year. His time at first base has served him fielding while on the mound. 3B Gunnar Henderson, BAL1. Recorded a top exit velo of 92 MPH. Top 25 First-Year Player Rankings (FYPD) - Dynasty Prospects for 2023 Fantasy Baseball 5 MLB Prospects To Know for 2023 - Fantasy Baseball Rookie Targets Biggest Busts in 2022: Three. Below is our team of report writers, editors and creative contributors whose efforts have led to this lists creation. A consistent low 90's guy when he's on, Ech possesses the arm strength and overall athleticism to get that extra oomph as the weather continues to warm. This list is sure to grow over the next four years as more and more talented players continue to stand out as these players mature both physically and mentally. All 30 team Top 10s are published. His secondaries still need some work, but fastballs as good as his generally don't need much to go with them.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day):18Where he played in 2022:Rookie, Low-AMinor-league stats:.222 BA (63 AB), 1 HR, 6 SB, .731 OPS, 16 BB, 21 K Johnson's hit tool was considered the best of the 2022 draft class, and it must truly be special if his small stature (5-feet-7) and cloudy defensive outlook are mere footnotes. Rodriguez was the best hitter in the minor leagues in the second half of 2022. Will Corbin Carroll of Arizona capture the title? Read about the best prospects in baseball, including Antony Volpe, Corbin Carroll, Grayson Rodriguez, Jackson Chourio and more. 2 pick in last year's draft is still completely untested as a professional, having had his debut derailed by a torn labrum in his shoulder. Brady House, SS, Winder-Barrow HS, Winder, Ga. House has pro size (6'3",. Time will tell if one of them could be the next Mike Trout or Todd Frazier. There are strikeout issues, but not as bad as you'd think given his size, and they're generally a failure of pitch recognition rather than mechanics -- normal developmental stuff rather than individual disqualifiers, in other words.Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:don't count on it, Age (on opening day):19Where he played in 2022:RookieMinor-league stats:.301 BA (153 AB), 5 HR, 18 SB, .896 OPS, 10 BB, 45 K The breakthrough player in the Florida Complex League last year, Bleis is pushing to be this year's Jackson Chourio, a teenage sensation who dazzles evaluators with his superlative exit velocities and premium athleticism. He's moved quickly in two years, maximizing his launch angle for power and tearing up the base paths more on instincts than pure speed (which makes it more likely to translate, probably).Scott's 2023 Fantasy impact:fighting this spring, Age (on opening day):23Where he played in 2022:High-A, Double-A, Triple-AMinor-league stats:6-2, 2.62 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 75 2/3 IP, 28 BB, 109 K A lat injury that canceled his June debut was the first hiccup in an otherwise perfect climb to the big leagues, depicting a level of minor-league mastery not seen since maybe Jose Fernandez. We had four players receiving a grade of 70 OFP, so naturally those four slotted into the top four spots, and then we ranked the twenty 60 OFP players next, and then the 55s and so on. Skinny: Painter's mix of explosive stuff, exquisite command, advanced durability and impressive poise gives him a chance to be a rare ace in the major leagues. Colton Cowser, OF, Orioles (High: 30, Low: NR, MLB: 40, SD: 33.1)Marco Luciano, SS, Giants (High: 18, Low: 97, MLB: 22, SD: 30.2)Coby Mayo, 3B, Orioles (High: 36, Low: NR, MLB: NR, SD: 29.5)Daniel Espino, RHP, Guardians (High: 16, Low: 93, MLB: 16, SD: 28.7)Kevin Parada, C, Mets (High: 36, Low: NR, MLB: 36, SD: 28.6)Miguel Bleis, OF, Red Sox (High: 20, Low: 95, MLB: 93, SD: 28.1)Brayan Rocchio, SS, Guardians (High: 22, Low: NR, MLB: 75, SD: 26.5)George Valera, OF, Guardians (High: 27, Low: NR, MLB: 51, SD: 26.2)Carson Williams, SS, Rays (High: 39, Low: NR, MLB: 72, SD: 26.1)Elijah Green, OF, Nationals (High: 35, Low: NR, MLB: 46, SD: 25.8). 1 prospect in baseball last. Top high school prospects in New Jersey Preparing players to compete in NCAA college baseball Age: High School RETURNING FALL 2022 GARDEN STATE FUTURES TRIALS RETURNING IN 2023! But his power is so enormous that it may not matter. Fields the ball very clean and moves well on both sides of the glove. 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