He is probably getting a little more love now that he was selected 20th overall by the New York Yankees, but he is a player I will be targeting in FYPDs. Vaquero already exhibits plus raw power with a quick left-handed swing that generates plenty of natural loft. Much of his power comes from pulled fly balls. (Cross), Jace Jung had an impressive college career at Texas Tech. (Cross), As with Jones above, Peyton Graham is likely going to be a value pick in FYPDs this year. The 2022 fantasy baseball season might be near its conclusion, but the 2023 season will be here before you know it! Bednar outdueled Kumar Rocker and held Vanderbilt hitless. 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. Schultz has a deceptive delivery from a lower arm slot and has flashed a solid three-pitch mix with more projection on his frame to add additional velocity. FanGraphs.com mines the news in search of useful fantasy-relevant information. He will have some value, just hes not ever going to be a star and probably is a MIF for your teams. Much like 2020 UCLA draftee Garrett Mitchell, I do not think McLain is getting the respect he deserves. Isaac sort of came out of nowhere to be a first round pick, but its not hard to see why the Rays liked him. 39. 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. It sits in the mid-to-upper 90s with elite spin rates and riding action. 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. The eleventh overall selection just got done launching 28 homers at Georgia Tech before signing with the Mets. Norby now has around average power to go along with above-average speed and a plus hit tool. Off-season . Hjerpe mixes in a solid fastball, changeup, and slider and has exceptional command. It will be up to the team who drafts him to decide that. If the stuff fully comes back (and it does most of the time these days) then we are talking about a good slider and the chance to rack up Ks. Award winning fantasy baseball articles, rankings, sleepers, player data, and analysis. (Chris), From: East Catholic HS (CT)| Drafted By: Kansas City Royals, As Chris mentioned above, we were able to get live looks at both Frank Mozzicato and Ben Kudrna at Fall Instructs while out in Arizona back in October. Its possible he sticks at shortstop long term, but he could also grow out of the position and end up at third base. Gilbert hits the ball extremely hard but puts it on the ground too often. He should move relatively quickly, I think at the moment I will let someone else take the chance on him, and at this price that will probably happen well before I am willing to take him. (Cross), Drafted: #14 Overall | From: Rockwall-Heath HS (TX), Jett Williams may be a bit undersized, but he brings an intriguing blend of tools to the plate. He does not chase often and makes high-end contact(some of the best in the draft class). Mark my words, five or six years from now, well be drafting Jobe ahead of Mize, Skubal, and Manning in fantasy drafts. Now, while the hit tool can be considered plus, Lile doesnt have the power/speed blend that the top prep bats in this class have. Horton projects as a high strikeout SP4 type with a nasty slider that should generate solid swings-and-misses. He does get a bit over-aggressive at times but the Coors factor should really help raise his batting average. Hes got speed, and he will be able to pitch in with a handful of homers here and there. If youre looking for a prospect with the potential to rise up rankings considerably in 2022, Zavala should be a target of yours. The command will allow him to not post high walk-rates keeping his WHIP under control. Given that Bednar is a draft-eligible sophomore, there is not a long track record outside of this season. Just like every SEC arm that gets TJ the year before they are drafted you will see Pallette drawing Walker Buehler comps. The name of the game with Justin Crawford is speed. If youre the manager to draft on stuff and upside in FYPDs, Prielipp is right up your alley. That said Schultz has good stuff and just as much upside as the other three arms ahead of him, and the same risk. Jan 29, 2022 Happy fantasy baseball prep season! Justin Crawford, OF Philadelphia Phillies. (Chris), From: North Cobb HS (GA) | Drafted By: Seattle Mariners, Harry Ford is a highly athletic catcher who is more than capable of moving off the position. The power also comes with plenty of swing and miss in his game. Abrams starter kit where you may question the power but you cant question the speed. Hes a great upside pick after the first 30-35 picks of your FYPDs. His hit tool improved majorly this year, dropping his K% from 30.1% in 2021 in mostly the lower minors, to 23.1% in 2022 in the upper minors. 8. (Cross), Drafted: #115 Overall | From: Buford HS (GA), Tommy John Surgery likely kept Dylan Lesko from being the top pitcher selected in the draft, but that does not mean he is not the best pitcher in the class. (Eric), From: Williamsville East (NY) | Drafted By: Miami Marlins, Joe Mack was one of the top catchers in the draft last year. When you're drafting your seasonal team, it can be awfully tempting to reach for that shiny, new prospect. (Chris), From: South Alabama | Drafted By: Philadelphia Phillies, As I mentioned with Gelog, there isnt a standout tool with Ethan Wilson, but hes proven to be an above-average hitter with solid pitch recognition and plate discipline. (Cross), Dylan Beavers has an intriguing power and speed blend but unfortunately has concerning contact rates. Also, make sure to check out the Five Tool Fantasy Baseball Podcast and Fantrax Toolshed weekly for dynasty and prospect talk. In my live look, House controlled the strike zone well while pitchers tried to avoid throwing him in the zone. It's just a list of names, right? Jackson Holliday (SS - BAL) (Eric), From: Trinity HS (KY) | Drafted By: Washington Nationals, Daylen Lile sneaking into the top-30 here is 100% on me. Public Prize Leagues offer a $5 entry fee option - win up to $30 Convert your private league into a Private Prize League. The upside here is multiple seasons where Williams grabs 25+ stolen-bases, hits 15-18 home runs and hits in the .270-.280 range. Hell need to continue refining his command and strike-throwing, but the upside here is enticing for sure. Which results in some inflated numbers, so keep that in the back of your mind if you just statline scout. His stock fell a little and I think that was partially due to his high school baseball season not starting until May 14. March 17, 2022 2 3k 1 PhotoCred: Getty Images With the signing of Seiya Suzuki comes the final update to my FYPD rankings this offseason. Locklear should be considered at the back end of all FYPDs. 2023 Fantasy Baseball Rankings; 2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings; Player Rater. 1. Obviously different leagues have different rules, but Im asking here because I dont want my league to get wise. We shall have to wait and see on that, but this is a good gamble on your end with the way the Brewers have been developing bats as of recently. 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. Jungs bat makes him a valuable fantasy asset as he hits the ball extremely hard and has excellent on-base skills. Locklear hits the ball really hard, thats one thing he does do and he will need to do that to be a valuable fantasy asset. Top 300 Overall 2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Nick Pollack | 3/24/2022 Load More Articles . The track record of prep catchers has not been great in the past, but that could change with the recent crop of prep catching talent. If that doesnt bother you, Graham is a fine upside play. Think like 20 homers, 10-12 stolen-bases, maybe a .260 average. With his contact skills and high bat speed, Johnson could reach 25 or more home runs per season with a high batting average. There are some concerns about the swing-mechanics but the Guardians can fix that. Players who have exceeded rookie qualifications (130 AB, 50 IP, 45 days on pre-September MLB roster) are not included. Well, get ready for part 2 of that with Benny Montgomery, a 64 outfielder from Pennsylvania. If you have the 3rd pick or lower and Lawlar is on the board, Im scoop him up without question. He will be a solid contributor because of his on-base abilities. If he can even make solid contact then he could be a fantasy stud. (Cross), Daniel Susac has a stronger chance to stick behind the plate than Parada and also has an intriguing profile at the plate. Misiorowski has some serious upside, the stuff is nasty, and will get whiffs. Much like Guerrero, I trust the Rays slightly more than the Blue Jays. This is purely a lottery ticket this late in drafts, we havent seen him in a while. Senga has that devastating splitter that is going to be a problem, and become a staple on Pitching Ninja. The power/speed blend isnt massive, but Thompson could be an average game power type with 5-10 steals as well with the added bonus of the Coors Field boost. (Clegg), Unfortunately, Brooks Lee falls into that boring better in real life than fantasy category for me. This is about as high as I am willing to entertain a relief-only prospect. He may not have the velocity that Joyce does, but it is still a dominant pitch. There is feel for power and contact here and as he fills out there is going to be a lot to like. (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. He makes consistent hard contact and controls the strike zone well. Jobe is downright filthy. In the long run, Hoglund will be fine. The city boy of this draft, Kevin Parada has all the makings of a stud fantasy catcher. It is hard to get video of these guys so the blurbs will be shorter because I am less confident with these guys.*. I think Baltimore gets him to cut down on his in-zone whiffs and that could be enough to kickstart the hype train. Not a bad player by any means, just I like the guys I have in front of him more. Tying up loose ends after a redesign. You can follow Jason on twitter at @JRBecks previous post 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. (Chris), From: Miami (OH) | Drafted By: Los Angeles Angels, Sam Bachman really shot up draft boards thanks to his stellar final collegiate season. Chris Clegg's Top-125 FYPD Rankings. As things stand he maybe ends up as a 15 homer 20-25 steal guy. I had the pleasure of seeing Dalton Rushing in person this year as he played at Rancho Cucamonga and this guy rakes. (Clegg), Drafted: #39 Overall | From: McQueen HS (NV), The Padres getting both Dylan Lesko and Robby Snelling in this draft was a big win for the organization in my eyes. He added 30 pounds of muscle prior to the draft according to Geoff Pontes. He probably gets a bump up in value as he ends up at third-base because of the dearth of the position. At 64/215, House produces tremendous bat speed and power to all fields. But I do like Porter, its amongst the best pitch mixes from a high-schooler in the draft. There is SP2 upside here, but the downside like most prep pitchers is equally as low. Im just not sure how much velocity hell grown into, even if he adds bulk to his lanky frame. He has massive raw power and makes consistent contact. I believe there is potential plus hit and power in the profile, which will really play up in Yankee Stadium. . While having great velocity, there is plenty of room for Painter to gain strength and add more. (Chris), From: Blue Valley SE (KS) | Drafted By: Kansas City Royals, I had the privilege to see Ben Kudrna live in an Arizona Instructional League game. This year, one of those players was Spencer Jones. (Clegg), Drafted: #77 Overall | From: Hammond School (SC), Toman is a bat-first prospect with limited speed/defensive value that likely has to move over to 2nd base eventually. Hes already shown a good feel for hitting with a potential plus hit tool down the road to go along with elite speed and developing power. 43. Anthony has serious power, but the question ultimately comes to how much he can hit to tap into that power. If he does manage to make enough contact, then we are talking about a perennial 20-20 threat. Thomas Harrington, P Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a baseball junkie. SS Brady House| Nationals| 19 Hes not going back to Vandy next year, and if he plays in the independent league why cant I take him? B-Tier prospects are prospects that would slate in around 51-75. If he can, theres 25+ homer power, maybe more at Coors and Beck could also add 5-10 steals annually early in his career. Hjerpe is going to get some of that Cardinals devil magic dusted on him and hes going to become a fantasy stud. (Cross), Drafted: #66 Overall | From: East Carolina, Carson Whisenhunt missed the entire 2022 season thanks to the PED suspension which hurt his draft stock. The first time White really focused on baseball was during the summer 2020 showcase. Toronto has also been knocking it out of the park developing arms lately so there is that in the plus column. Those two tools showed up often during his collegiate career at LSU where he slashed .360/.450/.665 with 32 homers in 116 games. Hes massive at 64 and weighs in at 240, but what he does do is hit the ball hard and far. (Chris), From: Wake Forest HS (NC) | Drafted By: Miami Marlins, One of the biggest surprises of the first round was Kahlil Watson sliding to the Miami Marlins at pick 16. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"lcXMd5HATamsyCvrRU5X5udbQPYl5AnlNdI1Hlevb2g-1800-0"}; There is no denying Susac has big power, but the questions remain about his ability to make contact as well as his pitch selection. SS Kahlil Watson| Marlins| 19 2. Then, we get into Grey's 3B rankings at what is a bit of a top heavy position. Jobe also mixes in a fading changeup that flashes plus thanks to the fade, sink, and velocity separation. (Cross), Ivan Melendez has monster power in his bat and was one of the best bats in college baseball last season. But, the results where there against the best prep competition he could have faced. (Eric), From: Eastern Illinois | Drafted By: New York Yankees, Trey Sweeney is one of the most underrated hitters in the draft class. If you are willing to invest in prep arms for fantasy, Painter is one of the best options" . The former Vanderbilt Commodore is massive, as we all know hes 67 and he has the sort of power that makes any ballpark seem small. The White Sox did take him highly and we should start to see some returns on Peyton Pallette rather soon. In his final season, Franklin had 13 homers and 11 steals in 61 games. January 15, 2022 5 4.6k 6 Photo Credit: MLB Pipeline Twitter account @MLBpipeline With the turn of the calendar to 2022, so begins the MLB International signing period. (Cross), Drafted: #5 Overall | From: IMG Academy (FL), Elijah Green possesses the best tools in the 2022 MLB Draft class. He could even shine away from Coors. He is a solid lefty who reached 95 on the fastball regularly. He will be a nothing burger in the speed department, but he could become a middle-of-the-order masher for you. Top 125 Starting Pitcher Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Dynasty League Strategy for 2023, NL Spring Training Battles with Fantasy Relevance. Campbell has the makings of being a starter long term. Writing lists is HARD. Many worry about Johnsons frame being maxed out as he is only 510/175 lbs. However, I am just not sold on his ability to make contact. Theres an intriguing set of tools here, but will Colas hit enough to be an impact bat. Regardless of his path, hes an exciting arm to follow. Theres no speed to speak of, but that is fine thanks to his high contact, big power profile. There is some swing and miss in the profile, but if it all clicks, Green could be a top-five fantasy baseball asset. Overall & Positional Rankings for Dynasty Leagues. 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. The arsenal is crazy here with Porter, all of his pitches may very well end up being plus and he could end up being an SP2, its just going to take some time, patience, and some injury luck. When he isnt giving fans the bird, Jordan Beck is an exciting player who in Coors could be even more exciting. Whether you've been in a league for 10 years or are just about to draft your dynasty start-up, everyone loves rankings. Neto makes consistent contact, but likely settles in with average game power in the Majors. There is SP2 upside here if he can harness the stuff and limit the walks, I am excited to see him at some point this year in person. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a70a68835a0a4db79b2b2ddbd07f0b6b" );document.getElementById("fe53143262").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 50 FV Prospects. Who is the last homegrown arm the White Sox have developedI shall wait. Grey and B_Don continue their positional preview of Grey's rankings with the top 50 outfielders. His changeup and slider are still developing pitches. 2022 Preseason Top 100; Glossary. Hes advanced, shows a good changeup and has a nice homeball park if he makes it to the majors. With White solely focusing on baseball, there is plenty of high-end potential to dream on. He is capable of hitting the ball to all fields well, but sometimes gets pull happy when trying to hit home runs. Suzuki has the potential to be a solid MLB contributor in year one. and our 2022 FYPD 1st Rd Join up to be a member of the army and support your boys to create more and more fantasy baseball content that not only wins your league, but makes you laugh! The bat speed is certainly there so if Lile can add bulk and drive the ball in the air more consistently, 20 homers arent out of the question. Fantasy Fallout: With Gavin Lux Out, Could A Sleeper Emerge? Oct 12, 2022 at. Collette Calls: 2023 NL West Bold Predictions He has plus or better power and enough speed to approach double-digit steals annually early in his career. (Cross), Drafted: #9 Overall | From: Virginia Tech, Back-to-back strong seasons at Virginia Tech landed Gavin Cross in the top ten of the 2022 draft. In his 141 games there, Franklin racked up 27 doubles, 22 home runs, and 26 steals with a .288/.402/.499 slash line. In his April matchup against top 2022 prep arm, Dylan Lesko, House went 3-3 with two doubles. 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