He may not get the power credit he deserves. Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. Standing at 67/225 pounds, Painter has a smooth delivery and a true four-pitch mix. Hes in a good organization to maximize his talents. . The Blue Jays are a good org to get the most out of him. 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. (Cross), As with Jones above, Peyton Graham is likely going to be a value pick in FYPDs this year. The issue is he also has no idea where his stuff is going. While having great velocity, there is plenty of room for Painter to gain strength and add more. (Clegg), Drafted: #26 Overall | From: Oswego East HS (IL), As a 69 south paw with a commitment to Vanderbilt, Noah Schultz is immediately intriguing. Hell provide solid ks and shouldnt hurt your ratios. Horton projects as a high strikeout SP4 type with a nasty slider that should generate solid swings-and-misses. Yes, a lefty power hitter and Yankee Stadium are a match made in baseball heaven. Cayden Wallace, 3B Kansas City Royals. However, the hit tool is questioned by many and hitting .249 and .239 over the last two seasons didnt help his cause. The strong and athletic outfielder possesses above-average to plus speed and those tools showed up frequently during his collegiate career at the University of Arkansas. Thats a notion Ive heard several times and I tend to agree. But still, Watsons all-around offensive skillset is robust and he has the defensive skills to remain at shortstop longterm. In 81.1 innings, Williams posted a stellar 1.88 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 6.4% walk rate, and 39.4% strikeout rate. The last of this little cluster of prep pitchers, Shultz is in the org I trust the least to develop. As things stand he maybe ends up as a 15 homer 20-25 steal guy. Tying up loose ends after a redesign. He does not chase often and makes high-end contact(some of the best in the draft class). Offsetting the heater is an upper-80s slider that flashes plus and an average changeup that shows potential for more. He is a classic cold weather player so being able to play full-time could mean he takes a massive jump this year. He is a solid lefty who reached 95 on the fastball regularly. While both Chris and I value Vaquero higher, theres still plenty to get excited about in Arias offensive profile. If you are a rebuilding team I can understand bumping him down your draft board, but I am fairly confident this guy is going to be a low-end OF2, high-end OF3 for someone. He is one of the more well-rounded players in the international signing class. 50 FV Prospects. That leftie power, which probably ends up being plus-plus in Fenway could be crazy, but if he cant make more consistent contact then the point is mute. In a year where the prep shortstops stand out, Henry Davis is the headliner of collegiate hitters. Top 50 Prospects For 2023 Fantasy Baseball; Top 15 FYPD for 2023; Top 30 For FYPD for 2023; Projections. (Eric), Media Credit:Chris Clegg (Feature Image). I question if he will ever hit enough to tap into that power and speed but at this price hes worth the gamble. I am not going to lie, I had no idea where to rank Jacob Berry when I started this, so this is where I landed on him. If you are willing to invest in prep arms for fantasy, Painter is one of the best options. If any prospect in this draft is the next Corbin Caroll, its Jones. He is a baseball junkie. If you arent playing your dynasty leagues on Fantrax, youre missing out on the deepest player pool and most customization around. Baltimore is a great landing spot for him, but the contact skills will need to improve. As well as that, I like to include tiers because I find for me thats a better way of discerning players as opposed to just straight ranking them. 3. In his April matchup against top 2022 prep arm, Dylan Lesko, House went 3-3 with two doubles. I am certain he will hit, I just am not sure about the power and there will be no speed to fall back on. Tidwell also features a slider, but is essentially a two-pitch pitcher. He came on strong and finished the season with a .333/434/.579 slash with nine home runs and nine stolen bases. Hell need to continue refining his command and strike-throwing, but the upside here is enticing for sure. At 63 188, it is easy to see Mayer having plenty of room to add strength to his frame. (Clegg), Unfortunately, Brooks Lee falls into that boring better in real life than fantasy category for me. Kudrna already possesses a great frame and has potential to grow. 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. Oct 12, 2022 at. Ferris got paid like a first-rounder by the Cubs so the organization is high on him. I am fairly confident Holliday will hit for more power than Jones. The upside here is multiple seasons where Williams grabs 25+ stolen-bases, hits 15-18 home runs and hits in the .270-.280 range. He doesnt stand out in any one area and likely wont have any plus tools, but theres a solid chance hes average to above-average across the board offensively with a 20-homer, 10+ steal profile to pair with a solid AVG and OBP as well. B_Don has a crazy theory to start off the show. Crawford is a real wild-card he had TJ so we (I mean I but if I put we it makes it sound cooler and more legitimate) have no idea where to properly evaluate him. Hoglund made a major leap this season for Ole Miss and saw his fastball velocity increase significantly. Did you enjoy these rankings? I dont view him as anything more than a streamer that should be used in good matchups, too bad he cant pitch against his own team. Colliers bat really stands out with quick hands and a great feel for the barrel. Walcott has a nice swing with some room to add more power as he physically matures. The game power does lag behind a bit but Frelick could settle in around 50-grade there if he bulks up a bit. By Scott White Sep 28, 2021 at 9:40 am ET 6 min read. He also makes enough contact, and draws his fair share of walks so he should be a decent four-category contributor who hits in the middle of a lineup. His changeup and slider are still developing pitches. Public Prize Leagues offer a $5 entry fee option - win up to $30 Convert your private league into a Private Prize League. (Eric), From: Heritage Hall HS (OK) | Drafted By: Detroit Tigers, While everyone is rushing out to get the Vandy duo of Leiter and Rocker, Im going to be targeting Jackson Jobe heavily in my FYPDs. However, the hit tool is currently a concern along with his propensity to chase too many pitches outside of the zone. Williams sits in the mid to upper-90s, touching 100, and mixes in a plus curveball, above-average slider, and an average changeup. For instance, some of the players from Nippon Professional Ball (NPB) and other professional leagues such as the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) may not be eligible for FYPDs in some leagues. Where would the international prospects fit into this list? Has a passion for dynasty formatted leagues. Dont sleep on him in your FYPD. But he contributes across the board, including stolen bases - a contribution that is sorely lacking among third basemen. (Chris), From: Sam Houston | Drafted By: Baltimore Orioles, After Henry Davis, the next collegiate hitter could go several different ways. After a rough start in the complex league (small sample-size) Johnson showed why he was so highly touted with a 73% contact rate and a 32% hard-hit rate in SIngle-A. The power development is surely the X-Factor here with Crawford but theres top-20 overall prospect upside if he makes gains there without sacrificing the hit tool. His hit tool is strong though and Young could grow into more power in time. The top player coming to us from the international market, Felnin Celesten has a gorgeous swing and a projectable body. Where would Seiya Suzuki rank on this list? Welcome to Pitcher List's Top 500 Dynasty Rankings (OBP) in Fantasy Baseball for the 2022 MLB season. (Chris), From: Mainland Regional HS (NJ) | Drafted By: Minnesota Twins, While Jackson Jobe was the unquestioned top prep arm in this years draft class, Chase Petty isnt far behind. After watching game film and studying these players for the better part of the last year, Chris Clegg and Eric Cross put their heads together and came up with their combined top-100 FYPD rankings for fantasy baseball purposes below. Top-100 2021/22 FYPD Rankings for Fantasy Baseball By Eric Cross Last updated Feb 6, 2022 Another great MLB draft is in the books, and what a marvelous draft it was. For live 24/7/365 access to them (see changes as they happen) and many more perks, sign up for the Fantrax Toolshed Patreon! SS Kahlil Watson| Marlins| 19 2. A big 63 left, Ferris has a good three-pitch mix with his fastball, slider, and changeup all potentially being above-average or better in time. Green brings massive raw power to the table and is an elite athlete shown by his blazing fast sprint speeds. The name of the game with Elijah Green is upside. Just look at that 63/180 frame and raw power without getting excited. Bolte is a toolsy high school outfielder with an exciting power/speed blend, but still needs to work on improving as a pure hitter and limiting the swing/miss to his game. Melton hits the ball hard, but also puts it on the ground often, but if he can correct that, there is plenty of power and speed in his profile. 39. It's just a list of names, right? If he can cut back on how many pitches he chases outside the zone, he has solid enough contact skills to hit around .270 to pair with that good power/speed blend. He shouldnt hurt you in the rate stats like BA and OBP but his calling card will be his power. Given that Bednar is a draft-eligible sophomore, there is not a long track record outside of this season. It's quite possible that Manzardo was a bit overlooked in this year's draft for two reasons: 1) he's a first-base only prospect who needs to continue to develop into a better defender and 2) he played for an average Washington State team. If you draft him, or any IFA you will have to exercise extreme patience. Projection systems are conservative by nature but when you have projection systems saying you may hit .280-.300 while projecting 15-20 homers, youve got my attention. Davis feels like one of the safer bets in this years FYPD. He makes consistent contact in the zone and does not chase often. Listed below are my way-too-early rankings for next season, designed . There were questions on his secondaries coming into the season, but Cusick came out with a much improved 12-6 curveball. (Clegg). I wanted to take a big swing on. If not he can be dropped rather quickly. I have read that some think Davis struggles against breaking pitches and will be exploited there against big league pitching, but five of his 15 home runs this season came against breaking pitches. You dont get $90 Million from a team unless you are good right? He has a shorter swing that limits swing and miss and creates good contact. With the season only a few weeks away, and dynasty leagues starting back up it is time to turn your attention towards the stars of tomorrow. He doesnt quite have as much swing and miss as Jones, but if anything is going to hold him back, thatd be it. The payoff may be well worth it in the end. Think of him like a C.J. There is plenty of future power projection in White Jrs 63 212 pound frame. . Some have comped Mayer to Corey Seager which is quite lofty, but it shows the upside that is in Mayers profile. (Eric), From: North Oconee HS (GA) | Drafted By: Pittsburgh Pirates, One of the most exciting two-way players in recent memory, Bubba Chandler is a name to get excited about with his level of talent in a good player development organization in Pittsburgh. He hit a 468 foot home run with a 112 mph exit velocity and his one 485 feet with an aluminum bat. There were rumblings about his asking price and character issues, but I dont like to speculate on the latter without knowing the person myself. Instead of a 25-20 upside that I think Jones has, Cermak is in the 20 homers and 10-12 stolen-base bucket of players. //