Some have comped Mayer to Corey Seager which is quite lofty, but it shows the upside that is in Mayers profile. I think the power is closer to above-average so 22-25 homers as opposed to 30, and I think hell hit like .260 with solid walk-rates. Thomas Harrington, P Pittsburgh Pirates. You can follow Jason on twitter at @JRBecks previous post next post Think of Colas similarly to how we were with Pedro Leon and Yoelqui Cespedes. McLain has great bat-to-ball skills and has more power than most realize. Public Prize Leagues offer a $5 entry fee option - win up to $30 Convert your private league into a Private Prize League. Any hitting prospect has to drool at the thought of what they could do in Coors. Jobe is going to be a beast. When you pair that with a plus hit tool on top of being a plus running, you have the makings of a solid fantasy asset. The 62 New Jersey prep right-hander is one of the most electric arms in the 2021 class, sitting in the upper-90s with good run and sink. Currently, the hit tool is below average, but there are reasons to think he could grow into an average hit tool long term. (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. (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. (Chris), From: IMG Academy | Drafted By: San Diego Padres, One of the biggest boom or bust picks in the early rounds of 2021 FYPD will be James Wood. (Clegg), Drafted: #23 Overall | From: American Heritage HS (FL), Remember that Ricky Tiedemann fellow? I think there is some untapped potential here with Wagner as he had 358 plate appearances in his entire collegiate career at Clemson. Just like every SEC arm that gets TJ the year before they are drafted you will see Pallette drawing Walker Buehler comps. This is the type of projectable shortstop prospect hounds dream on. He already ripped up the upper minors in 2022. Hes got a Brett Garnder skillset to him, should pitch in with 15-18 homers and 20+ stolen-bases. B-Tier prospects are prospects that would slate in around 51-75. (Eric), From: Baylor School (TN) | Drafted By: Tampa Bay Rays, Cooper Kinney was the Rays second-round pick who possess a very good bat. He could probably play outside linebacker in the NFL or power forward in the NBA, but instead, hes a power-hitting corner outfielder with a lofty offensive ceiling. At 63 188, it is easy to see Mayer having plenty of room to add strength to his frame. Last season he hit 17 home runs and stole seven bases. He may not get the power credit he deserves. (Cross), Ivan Melendez has monster power in his bat and was one of the best bats in college baseball last season. He has a great feel to hit and has elite bat-to-ball skills. (Eric), After a quiet first two seasons at Oregon, Aaron Zavala burst out of his shell in 2021 and was one of the top bats in the nation. His hit tool can rival any prep hitter in the entire class. The all-around profile is very good, but I think hes more of a high-end #3 starter longterm. 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's just a list of names, right? Joendy Vargas, SS Los Angeles Dodgers. Shintaro Fujinami, P Oakland Athletics. He also recorded a career-best 113.7 maxEV. Jackson Holliday (SS - BAL) Madded was projected as a top 10-15 selection with a couple having him being taken right around Kumar Rocker who went 10th to the Mets. Bolte is a classic power-speed profile who there are serious questions if he will ever hit enough to tap into that power and speed. (Eric), From: John Carroll Catholic HS (FL) | Drafted By: Cincinnati Reds, There are a plethora of high-upside talents in this draft class and Jay Allen is certainly one of them. Holliday doesnt really stand out in any one area but has the potential to be above-average to plus across the board with a quick and smooth left-handed swing and a frame that has added strength with more projection left. Sims has a big FB/SL combo that can miss bats at a high clip, but his limited track record starting and inconsistent changeup present some reliever risk. By Scott. Theres plus power from the left side here and potentially an average hit tool to go with it. Whether you've been in a league for 10 years or are just about to draft your dynasty start-up, everyone loves rankings. Think of a high strikeout SP5, he should be relatively quick to the majors as well so that is a bonus. I know I would. 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. Cowser mashed 16 home runs and stole 17 bases while walking 42 times versus just 32 strikeouts. The offensive upside is legit even if Parada does not stick behind the plate. Arias, a switch-hitter, is one of the better pure hitters on the international market this period with a 62 frame that has the potential to add some solid bulk over the next few years. (Chris), From: Louisville | Drafted By: Pittsburgh Pirates, The draft class of college hitters is quite weak this season. Neto makes consistent contact, but likely settles in with average game power in the Majors. There is room to add muscle on his frame which could result in 25 homer power at maturity. Most leagues have an explicit rule that says you cant draft players who havent signed prior to the start of your draft. Hoglunds changeup is an above-average pitch and gives him a solid third offering. With more experience and repetitions, Petty could wind up with an above-average changeup to pair with a plus slider and double-plus fastball. This year, one of those players was Spencer Jones. He has massive raw power and makes consistent contact. 2022 Lessons Learned. Not to mention being a double-plus runner. His power began to show in the summer of 2020, but really took off this season at Eastern Illinois. Do you love a good buy-low opportunity, then do I have the guy for you in Connor Prielipp. His stock fell a little and I think that was partially due to his high school baseball season not starting until May 14. We are talking about 30 homer power if it all comes together. You've read the lists. The power also comes with plenty of swing and miss in his game. The Campbell product hit 15 home runs, stole 19 bases, and slashed .407/.514/.769. Early 2023 Fantasy BaseballThird Base Rankings: Top 20 begins strong but drops off quickly Third base is one position that will be critical to fill early. This is easily a 60+ raw power, 70-speed outfielder with room to fill out his frame even more. (Clegg), Cade Horton earned a huge pay day over his final five stars for Oklahoma. With all that said, there is some reliever risk here due to inconsistent command and some effort in his delivery, but the upside is a #2 starter that posts elite strikeout numbers. With the dust settled from the 2022 NFL Draft, PFF fantasy football analysts Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland and Nathan Jahnke present their top-30 rookie rankings for fantasy football.. We start with the top 25, headlined by New York Jets running back Breece Hall.We also add five honorable mentions, which include Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback . (Cross), Zach Neto wont be the flashiest player, but he will likely get a solid everyday regular. Cowser played against fringe college competition, but it is hard to argue with his numbers. He will be a solid contributor because of his on-base abilities. (Cross), Jace Jung had an impressive college career at Texas Tech. 7. In general, scouts were not concerned due to circumstances and Mack still was a first-round pick. Hes just as electric as 2020 first-rounder Mick Abel, and I believe you all know my thoughts on Abel by now. The upside here is enormous and Im really excited to see how the Twins develop him over the next few years. Hes an above-average or better hitter with exceptional plate discipline and potentially above-average power to go with it. But beyond that they actually share the same birthday. You can make an argument for Mayer to be the top pick in FYPDs, but with any prep player or prospect for that matter, there are risks. Like Arias or Vaquero. The 2022 fantasy baseball season might be near its conclusion, but the 2023 season will be here before you know it! He will have some value, just hes not ever going to be a star and probably is a MIF for your teams. There's nothing flashy about McMahon's game. Check out Skippers on YouTube for more Fantasy Baseball content. In Baltimores player development system I trust. There is plenty of future power projection in White Jrs 63 212 pound frame. That slider consistently sits well above 3000 rpm and features very sharp two-plane break. Barreira is another prep pitcher with a high ceiling, hes got that fastball that gets up to the mid 90s from the left-side, with a good breaking ball. I am certain he will hit, I just am not sure about the power and there will be no speed to fall back on. (Eric), From: Venezuela | Signed By: Cincinnati Reds, Cabrera is a Reds signee from Venezuela. Overall & Positional Rankings for Dynasty Leagues. Pallette has a big fastball that can get up to 99 and mixes in a changeup and curveball. I believe there is potential plus hit and power in the profile, which will really play up in Yankee Stadium. Susac is the most recent addition, and for a catcher I think he can be a league average bat with some power. Another two-way guy that will be focusing on pitching full-time. A Guardians pitching prospect is always worth keeping an eye on in your FYPDs. DeLauter is a big and strong 64 outfielder with plus or better raw power and above-average to plus speed as well. So Pallette hasnt pitched since 2021 after getting TJ before the 2022 season, so there is some unknown here. 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. (Eric), Outside of Kahlil Watson falling to 16, the biggest slider on day one of the draft was Ty Madden dropping to the Tigers at 32. Arguably the best pure hitter in the draft, Termarr has all the makings of a fantasy stud. Zachary Neto, SS, Angels Age: 22 A strong professional debut has elevated Neto's Fantasy stock, his power playing better than expected as the Angels attempt to fast-track him to the majors. If youre looking for a prospect with the potential to rise up rankings considerably in 2022, Zavala should be a target of yours. His changeup lags behind a bit but hes now in one of the best organizations for changeup development. He also has a cannon for an arm and when he pitches can reach 97 mph with his fastball. Hes got some serious juice in his bat and is decently athletic, so that should translate to that power and speed we are chasing. Posted January 26, 2022 One of my leagues: ROUND 1 1.1 - Marcelo Mayer SS BOS 1.2 -- Kahill Watson SS MIA 1.3 - Jordan Lawler SS ARI 1.4 - Jack Leiter SP TEX 1.5 - Brady House SS WSH 1.6 - - Cristian Vaquero OF WSH 1.7 - Henry Davis C PIT 1.8 - Matt McLain SS CIN 1.9 Colton Cowser OF BAL 1.10 - Sal Frelick OF MIL 1.11 - Jackson Jobe SP DET (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. Ill agree that Kudrna was more impressive that day, but Mozzicato is a projectable arm with a above-average or better curveball and a feel for a changeup. Kumar Rocker. (Clegg), Connor Prielipp is one of the biggest boom or bust picks for pitchers in this years FYPD crop. (Clegg). I just dont know how to properly rank him. The tiers are as followed: This is a copy of the popular tier system that you may have seen on other pieces of content. (Eric), Matt McLain will likely end up being selected in the first round twice. The Mariners may have a battery in Walter and Henry Ford, and it should be sponsored by Ford, that would be cool, they could call it Built Ford Tough. (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. In 55 games, he slashed a robust .392/.526/.628 with nine homers, 11 steals, and more walks than strikeouts. Jacob Misiorowski, P Milwaukee Brewers. After spurning the Red Sox last draft, Jud Fabian is now with their division rival. Who doesnt love a good lottery ticket, and currently that is what Lesko currently is in FYPDs. (Eric), From: Southridge HS (IN) | Drafted By: Chicago White Sox, Colson Montgomery was a basketball star in high school before really blossoming in baseball. He has plus or better power and enough speed to approach double-digit steals annually early in his career. Everything off Watsons bat seems to be loud and he could wind up as a plus-hit, plus-power bat with above-average to plus speed as well, even if he bulks up a bit. He is capable of hitting the ball to all fields well, but sometimes gets pull happy when trying to hit home runs. Standing at 67/225 pounds, Painter has a smooth delivery and a true four-pitch mix. He passed the Diamondbacks right of passage and got surgery on his shoulder and should be good to go relatively quickly in the season. (Eric), Seiya Suzuki is a unique player, being 27 years old and coming from the NPB. The name of the game with Elijah Green is upside. FantraxHQ.com 2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings. Writing lists is HARD. Wicks rounds out his arsenal with a slider and curve that are average pitches. When he figures it out he can be a perennial 30+ homer bat, especially being a left-handed batter who can deposit balls over that comically short right-field porch in Yankee Stadium. 4. We will have to wait and see on the durability, but a solid SP4 with upside for more is definitely in the cards. For the most part all dynasty leagues have a FYPD as a way to introduce new young talent onto rosters. Fords profile is coveted by plenty of teams. Some thought he could go as a top-10 pick on draft day but slides to a favorable spot in Cincinnati. After having only five rounds in the 2020 draft, this years draft was up to 20 rounds with plenty of great talent throughout. Chris Clegg's Top-125 FYPD Rankings. $7 / month. The 105mph man, Joyce, has some serious stuff. But to be fair the Rockies have done a good job scouting and developing lately, its just everything else. A little thing about me is I prefer to play in OBP leagues, so my rankings are best applied to those sorts of leagues. In 58.1 innings pitched last season, Murphy struck out 137 hitters, walked four and posted a 0.12 ERA. Im just not sure how much velocity hell grown into, even if he adds bulk to his lanky frame. (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. He swung at five of six pitches that he saw against Lesko, showing a clear strategy of aggression. 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. Given that Bednar is a draft-eligible sophomore, there is not a long track record outside of this season. Winter gains and midnight cage sessions are beginning to reap their benefits. Based on the numbers, Neto seems like a star. Green brings massive raw power to the table and is an elite athlete shown by his blazing fast sprint speeds. If Milwaukee can get his command to passable, then we are talking about their next success story. He primarily works with the fastball and his slider which is an excellent pitch as well. If he figures them out, it is an intriguing profile. Cho has big power which he displayed at the National Power Showcase in November 2020. Carson Whisenhunt, P San Francisco Giants. I like the upside here and when you mix that in with the Guardians Player Development staff we could see DeLauter explode. Jan 26, 2022. Whisenhunt missed all of his college season after testing positive for a banned substance and ended up falling to the second round. (Chris), From: Louisville | Drafted By: Milwaukee Brewers (Traded to BOS), Originally drafted by Milwaukee, Alex Binelas came to the Red Sox at the trade deadline as one of the return pieces in the Hunter Renfroe deal. Where would Seiya Suzuki rank on this list? Do whatever you can to get into the Top 4 1) Druw Jones ARI, OF, 18.8, 6'4", 180 - Selected 2nd overall, Jones has that classic tall and projectable build that screams upside, and he has elite bloodlines with Andruw Jones being his father. Hell provide solid ks and shouldnt hurt your ratios. (Eric), From: Mississippi State | Drafted By: San Francisco Giants, The National Champion, Will Bednar saw his stock rise more than many over the last month. He has touched 100 and should be a fun piece of clay for the Giants, who have done well with pitchers in the past. Snelling is considered by some to be a top-5 arm in this class thanks to a potential plus FB/CH combination and advanced command and control for his age. Neto already has spent time in Double-A so if proximity is your thing then maybe you want to move Neto up. Allen was a two-sport star in high school with the athleticism youd expect from a two-sport star. The reason why hes still only 30th in these rankings is that Madden doesnt miss as many bats as you would expect from someone with this pedigree and his walk rate has hovered around 10% for his collegiate career. Always hard to tell how the hit tool will develop with these young, international prospects, but Vaquero has the makings of an offensive stud outfielder that could be top-25 overall before too long. He provides no speed. SS Brady House| Nationals| 19 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. 22. If you were to transport me to the year 2040 and tell me that Elijah Green has posted a few 30-30 seasons I wouldnt be surprised. -JUNE 2022 TOP 445 DYNASTY BASEBALL RANKINGS Tier 1 Strategy - Generational talents. 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. Well, get ready for part 2 of that with Benny Montgomery, a 64 outfielder from Pennsylvania. 1. FantraxHQ - The Home of Fantasy Sports Analysis, ROS Top 200 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2022-23. When he isnt giving fans the bird, Jordan Beck is an exciting player who in Coors could be even more exciting. Hell sit in the mid-90s, touching the upper registers with his fastball that features great finishing life and pairs that with arguably the best pitch in the 2021 class in his 70-grade slider. (Cross), Drafted: #5 Overall | From: IMG Academy (FL), Elijah Green possesses the best tools in the 2022 MLB Draft class. (Eric), From: Winder-Barrow HS (GA) | Drafted By: Washington Nationals, I was fortunate enough to see Brady House live this season. Justin Crawford, OF Philadelphia Phillies. Hes not going back to Vandy next year, and if he plays in the independent league why cant I take him? The 33-year-old has 372 career saves entering his 13th season in Major League Baseball and. The improved command and control shown in 2021 was huge for Williams draft stock and helped take his already impressive arsenal to new heights. He is a baseball junkie. Gilbert is a fun player, and sometimes its just fun to have guys you like to watch on your roster. Mayer is currently an above-average runner, but will likely see his speed tick down with time. With more and more fantastic content being put out around the entire industry, prep season is essentially. Fantasy Fallout: With Gavin Lux Out, Could A Sleeper Emerge? Some will look to the performance of Ha-Seong Kim last year and say they are out on Suzuki. The Rays liked him enough to splash some cash so thats enough to get my attention. There is speed here and I am projecting on the power to come, if it does this presents a bargain. Expect several posts per week and up to daily weekday content for the entire year, including the off-season. S-Tier prospects are prospects that top 25 types of guys. Is he even eligible? Pitchers usually take a little hit in FYPDs, so its likely you draft Bednar at a reasonable price. But the upside here is a 25 homer bat who hits in the .250-.260 range with okay walk-rates and 15-20 swipes. Williams sits in the mid to upper-90s, touching 100, and mixes in a plus curveball, above-average slider, and an average changeup. (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. Jordan Lawlar, SS. (Eric), Media Credit:Chris Clegg (Feature Image). Mark my words, five or six years from now, well be drafting Jobe ahead of Mize, Skubal, and Manning in fantasy drafts.