While his power is more apparent to his pull side at this point, Montgomery comfortably barrels the ball to all fields and should develop into home run power to all fields. section: | slug: nippon-professional-baseball-10-players-to-watch-in-japan-including-some-potential-future-mlb-aces | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | Turang also adjusted his hands from sitting on his shoulder near his head to further away from his body and further back in his stance. To put a ceiling on Perez would be ridiculous. Livan Moinelo, LHPFukuoka SoftBank HawksB-T: L-L. Born: Dec. 8, 1995. After a pedestrian first professional season, Steer made some tweaks to tap into above-average power, while still making plenty of contact. Through his first 150 professional games, Veen cruised to 50 stolen bases and has continued to get better with his jumps and picking the right spots to run. The 23-year-old is a physical hitter with a thick lower half and does not require much movement to get into his explosive rotational power. He find the barrel as much as any hitter in the minors and should quickly climb to the big leagues. Defensively, Crow-Armstrong has a chance to be aGold Gloverin center field. There is just so much to dream on with a prospect like Alvarez. "Goldy" also had the highest .SLG in the league at .578. Though hes just an average hitter, Westburgs ability to drive the ball to all fields and advanced plate discipline reinforce the belief that he will be able to hit enough at the highest level. A well above average runner, Henderson was 22/25 on stolen base attempts in the upper minors this season and should be a threat for 15-20 stolen bases annually. De La Cruz has a chance to be one of the most powerful switch-hitters weve seen. The right-hander has extreme confidence in the offering, using it in any count and locating it well. Thanks to Espinos low release point and elite life (21 inches of induced vertical break), he was able to pick up a ton of swinging strikes up in the zone and freeze hitters at the knees. Filmmaker/Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki of "Koshien: Japan's View of Mt. If he were in the majors, he'd be a rough season away from being non-tendered. Suzuki was the most productive position player in NPB last season, according to DeltaGraphs' Wins Above Replacement measure. Green ran a ridiculous 6.16 60-yard dash as a high schooler and his electrifying speed helps him cover a ton of ground in center. There seems to be some dissent in the industry as to how valuable of a prospect Valera is, but he has responded to every promotion by making the adjustments needed and remaining productive. An elite athlete on the mound already with two big league pitches, the development of Bradleys changeup is what is stands between Triple-A Durham and the middle of the Rays rotation. A 70-grade runner with a 70 arm and instincts you just dont see from a teenager in the outfield, Jones has a chance to win many Gold Gloves. Looking like he should be working on his finishing around the rim rather than carving hitters up, the 6-foot-8 Eury Perez impressed the Marlins brass so much in 2021 and 2022 Spring Training that he was assigned to Double-A to start the season at just 18 years old. HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOME RUN Seiya SUZUKI #Premier12 @SamuraiJapan_pr # pic.twitter.com/IPAXzpbCPc. Height/Weight: 62, 170|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: (2018)|ETA: 2023. But still, if youre throwing 17 consecutive perfect innings in professional baseball, you have to have some filthy pitches to work with. Fantasy Baseball: Top 100 prospect rankings for 2023, featuring Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Walker, Anthony Volpe . The 20-year-old is an exciting blend of a potentially plus hit tool and plus raw power. An easy plus plus pitch, the 12 inches of horizontal break, the pitch fades away from lefties, inducing plenty of weak contact while also diving in and under the hands of righties. Major League Baseball fans should probably get used to hearing the name Roki Sasaki because with every outing, hes looking more and more like the next big-league star out of Japan. Burleson is capable of playing in either corner and should develop into an average defender at either spot. While the newly-turned 23-year-olds strikeout numbers have jumped a bit in Double-A, he has seen his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by a full mile per hour, lending belief that his nearly doubled HR/FB rate this season could be sustainable. 4 starter with enough upside to be a high-end No. The power is closer to average than above average for Ruiz, but he hits a ton of line drives and generates some impressive carry to his pull side. His 28 home runs allowed represented the second-highest total of his career. He led the league in ERA last season, accumulating a 1.95 figure over 149 innings. Long viewed as a candidate to be selected first overall in 2021s MLB Draft, Lawlar was the most well-rounded prep prospect in the class and has proved it by climbing all the way to Double-A in his first full professional season. Williams starts with an upright stance and relies on his natural bat speed and athleticism to produce thump, but the lack of lower-half involvement leaves power on the table for him. The fourth offering for Pfaadt is his average curveball which he will mix in a few times per game to steal strikes. He was the youngest Swallows player to hit cleanup on Opening Day and was there all season. Neto should climb quickly. A plus runner, Turangs speed is impactful both in the field and on the base paths. You almost forget hes only 19 years old by the way he is able to duplicate his swings and some of the easy takes he has. OHoppe uses the ground well tapping into above average raw power with explosive lower half. That said, Greens swing is more line drive-oriented which is not necessarily a bad thing provided his elite speed. October 22, 2021. His plus arm strength allows him to make all the throws necessary and his hands are among the best in the Yankees system; the 22-year-old should be a plus at short at the highest level. Former Yakult Swallows Stars Tony Barnette, Aaron "Chatter Up!" 2 starter, however it will be important to see if he can maintain his velocity deep into starts once we see the Cardinals take the training wheels off. At the plate, he hit 46 home runs, drove in 100 runs, and posted an .865 OPS. It seems to be more of an approach thing than a swing that is geared for the pull as he has shown plenty of comfort going the other way with authority, launching five homers to the opposite field and plenty of extra base hits. The power/speed combo that Davis possesses along with a good feel to hit evoke some young Matt Kemp memories. Despite the relatively late breakout, Shiomi is quickly emerging as one of the most well-rounded outfielders in Japan. He's tallied 24 assists since 2017; for comparison's sake, Bryce Harper led big-league right fielders in that category last season, and he has 22 assists over the same timeframe. Possessing some of the most impressive raw power in the minors, Luciano defies his frame by flashing plus-plus raw pop despite weighing less than 200 pounds. Since 2018, the 22-year-old has pitched to a 2.41 ERA across every minor league level while striking out 406 in 283 1/3 innings. Not only has his hit tool translated, but Merrill is hitting the ball with more authority than many evaluators anticipated with even more room for projection. Theres shades of Kyle Tucker in his game. It seemed that the Mets werent even sure of how much upside their 2020 first round pick had given their willingness to part with him for a few months of Javier Bez. Starting with the right side, Dominguez cut down his leg kick while quieting/simplifying his hand load. Lewis could be a bit more consistent with his actions at times, but that will come with more repsand we know he has lost out on plenty of those. He is an above average athlete which provides hope that he can develop into at least an average defender. That said, Chourio has shown plenty of comfort going the other way with authority and as he matures as a hitter, I expect his 51% pull rate to improve. Combine the impressive defense with fact that he is a athletic switch-hitter who has put up impressive numbers as an 18-year-old in Low-A and you have a relatively safe profile with enough upside to dream on. Technically drafted as a shortstop, Johnson profiles as a second baseman and already saw the majority of his starts in Low-A at the position. His quiet load helps him stay on time, producing an impressive zone contact rate of 89% in 2022. His hands and ability to manipulate the barrel allow him to get to pitches even when he loses his lower half, but he has shown plus power potential when he stays on his back side. The son of MLB All-Star Matt Holliday and the No. Starting upright, Holliday utilizes a slow leg kick to get into his lower half, but repeats it well and has looked comfortable with his timing. Volpe stores plenty of energy in his back side with his hovering leg kick before unleashing his explosive lower half and bat speed. Theres a bit of zone whiff for Wiemer, but he makes up for it with a solid approach and spectacular slugging on contact. While power may not be the catalyst of Rocchios game, he has hit the ball with more authority and carry over the last two seasons. 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. He covers plenty of ground with great closing speed, but could improve his jumps and routes some. The final Japanese player to mention is pitcher Kohei Arihara, who pitched in Japan for the Fighters. 2021 was truly a breakout season for Peraza and he put up another strong offensive season as a 21-year-old in Triple-A this year. Height/Weight: 62, 195 | Bat/Throw: L/L | 1st Round (8) 2020 | ETA: 2024. One of baseballs biggest breakout prospects this season, Ruiz has turned into much more than a set of wheels. Going back to 2017, Yoshida has managed a .300+ batting average, .400+ OBP, and .500+ slugging each year while maintaining a strikeout rate of just 9.3%. He has kept the power trend going in his first full pro season, launching 28 homers in 118 games across High-A, Double-A and Triple-A. As ridiculous as it sounds, sometimes it seems like Tovar was born to play shortstop. Yamamoto won the ERA title in the Pacific League last year in his first full season as a starter. Aranda is too good of a hitter to not be a big league regular. MLB hasn't had a catcher that short who qualified for the batting title in any season since Yogi Berra last did it in the 1950s. Release Date: December 7, 2022 He also throws a fastball, two-seamer, cutter, and curveball. When Marte sticks to his approach, hes a tough hitter to strikeout, but he can also find himself selling out for pull-side power, occasionally giving away at-bats. Fundamentally sound and instinctual, Lee is a consistent defender at shortstop. A switch hitter with pretty even production from both sides, Rodriguez has a really good feel for both of his swings that are geared for lift and carry. Age: 20|Height/Weight: 62, 190|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.6M (2018)|ETA: 2023. While there are holes in Valeras game, he has remained productive at every level, reaching Triple-A before his 22nd birthday. If he can refine his approach, Rafaela could easily be an above average hitter with decent power that he taps into effectively. Height/Weight: 62, 215|Bat/Throw: L/L|2nd Round (70), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2022. Volpe has the goods to blend a plus hit tool with plus game power. Martes ability to control the barrel and above-average exit velocities, paired with a decent approach, have helped him put up pretty consistent numbers at each level. Meyers calling card is his plus-plus slider which sits 89-91 and generates 2800 RPMs. With above average tools across the board and the work ethic, instincts and makeup to maximize those tools, its no surprise that the 21-year-old has been able to fly through the minors. Tovar has a compact swing and uses the whole field well thanks to his barrel and body control. He batted .275 with 14 home runs in 2020. The hard-throwing right-handers maturation was immediately visible (1.83 ERA across 22 Low-A and High-A starts). A decent ability to recognize spin and comfort driving the ball to all fields give Alcantara the potential to be an average hitter while is massive power potential gives him All Star offensive upside at a premium position. The swing itself is somewhat reminiscent of Freddie Freeman due to the ability of using a short swing with a big frame. There was some buzz around the backfields in Spring Training regarding how good Lewis looked, and the former top pick has made some extremely encouraging adjustments at the plate. The pitch produces ugly swings against both lefties and righties and regularly missed bats even when located within the zone. His walk rate was a bit low in his brief Double-A stint, however his solid approach should make him a candidate to draw a fair amount of walks. Alcantara possesses above average speed thanks to his long strides which allow him to cover plenty of ground. Frequently putting himself in a good position to hit along with a short, quick swing, Davis projects as an above average hitter. His homers are majestic, as high as they are far and he has no trouble catching up to premier velocity while staying disciplined on quality breaking balls out of the zone. 2 option if he keeps trending the way he has. His coach at East Carolina Cliff Godwin preaches quiet pre-swing moves with the no stride approach in two strike counts. That being said, the Pirates took him first overall to be the catcher of the future, and he has a chance to be just that. The Rays tried Aranda out just about everywhere. Meet the top international prospects expected to sign when the period commences in January: 1. A move to third seems likely but it doesnt really matter too much where you play if you slug with the best of them. There is nobody standing in front of Romo and the Rockies starting catching job in the next couple years and with his polish as a hitter and defender, he could climb through the minors quicker than many may have expected. 3. He stole 28 bases on 38 tries this season. As a result, the 20-year-old has put up above-average contact rates and solid K-BB figures. A 13% walk rate and overall struggles to get ahead of hitters plagued Leiter this season, but few pitchers make their professional debut in Double-A. A plus runner, Tovar has improved in translating his speed into stolen bases. If Aranda can get a bit better with handling breaking stuff, he will be one of the toughest outs in the Rays lineup. A prized international free agent, Cartaya signed for $2.5 million as a 16-year-old in 2018. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|11th Round (324), 2021 (PIT)|ETA: 2024. Height/Weight: 62, 205|Bat/Throw: R/R|5th Round (149), 2019 (LAD)|ETA: 2023. Alvarez relied on his natural feel to hit and decent overall approach to climb all the way to Triple-A in his age 20 season, but as he got to the upper levels, his struggles with elevated heaters were exploited a bit. The heater has some riding life to it and plays well at the top of the zone, generating an impressive 13.4% swinging strike rate this season. The Rays took Bradley in the fifth round in 2018 and gave him twice the slot value, tantalized by his upside. Stone deploys a four-pitch mix with multiple weapons that induce whiffs within the strike zone. The team released him two days later. Even with the high floor, the 22-year-old still has plenty of upside to look forward to, flashing comfortably above average power to his pull side and an ability to drive the ball with authority to all fields. A 20/20 shortstop with gold glove defense is the hope here, and Tovar seems to inch closer to that outcome each day. The speed has always been there for Turang, but he has looked as comfortable on the base paths as ever. The 2022 Nippon Professional Baseball season is over, and while there wont be any games to watch during the off-season, that wont stop us from evaluating the best performers from this past year. Rodriguez is extremely difficult to strike out, possessing great pitch recognition skills and impressive bat to ball no matter where the ball is pitched. Green uses the whole field really well and controls his body impressively for such a raw hitter. His offensive breakout makes it easy to overlook the fact that he can really defend behind the dish. The then teenager received an aggressive assignment to High-A for 2022 and responded well. The downward action makes it a weapon to both lefties and righties. A simple set up from the right side, Vargas times up his moves well and consistently puts himself in a good position to get his best swing off. The centerpiece in the Luis Castillo swap with the Mariners, Marte possesses immense offensive upside and continues to look more polished at the plate. 3 starter than the fringe No. His actions continue to get smoother as he logs more innings at the position, but Amador has closer to an average arm. Like many other young outfielders, Green could improve upon his reads and routes, but theres no doubt that he can be a great defender up the middle. 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. Busch should be able to keep the strikeouts relatively in check with a lot of homers and walks. With a max exit velocity of 113 MPH this season and 90th percentile EV of 103.6 MPH, Cowser is already producing above-average impact and has room to fill out more. He still makes all of the plays he needs to and should have little problem sticking at the position as an average defender if the Reds wanted to keep him at shortstop. Cowser has struggled against lefties this season which is something to monitor, though his ridiculous numbers against righties and ability to draw free passes against lefties helps quell the splits concern. Marte could be a small tweak away from exploding offensively, but he has produced pretty good results thus far on natural ability and athleticism. McLain relies on his athleticism and good arm to play solid defense at shortstop, even though he is not the most natural looking at the position. As the season has gone on, Miller has leaned on the pitch more than any of his other secondaries. Height/Weight: 510, 230|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $2.7M 2018 (Mets)|ETA: 2023. This must have lit a fire under him, though, as he posted 4.6 WAR with a .296/.352/.409 slash across 130 games. It will never be a bat-missing machine like the changeup, but it is a valuable pitch nonetheless. 1 overall in the draft but slipped to the 8th pick due . The inclusion of an internal brace to the elbow, a newer development to the surgery, can cut Maedas recovery time down to 9-12 months. He has rarely needed to use the pitch in the lower levels, but continues to use it more frequently as faces stiffer competition. The tweaks have translated for Turang who has seen his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by 1.5 MPH with more 105+ batted balls than his previous two seasons combined. Stones third pitch is a mid 80s slider that he deploys mostly against right-handed hitters. A somewhat aggressive hitter, Mervis has seen his walk rates continue to rise as the season has gone on, but also makes so much quality contact that the slightly high chase rates are not really a concern. Leiters mid 80s slider was easily his best pitch this season. Youth. Injuries cut Merrills season to just 45 games this year, though that was all the 19-year-old needed to show that he has a lot more upside than he was given credit for. Theres a nice blend of on base skills, power potential and athleticism that could make Ford a dynamic offensive threat. If Ford is able to stay at catcher, he could be one of the most dynamic prospects we have seen in a while. Davis returned from injury for the final month of the Triple-A season and is slated to get more at bats in the Arizona Fall League while eying a strong start to 2023 and a potential call up. Height/Weight: 63, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: 2018 LAD ($2.5M)|ETA: 2024. Rafaela adjusted his set up and swing path a bit this season, aiming to hit the ball in the air more. Good stuff and already solid command, Hence has big upside. Though an older prospect, Busch has had relatively limited professional at bats with his 2019 cut short and 2020s cancellation. The right-hander landed it for a strike more than any of his other offerings, holding opponents to a .471 OPS against it. As is the case most years, there is a lot of interest around who might be the next NPB player, or players, to jump to MLB. He should be a high on base guy with a chance to hit as many as 30 home runs depending on his approach. The uptick in power over the last two seasons has not come at the expense of his impressive contact skills with Vargas actually posting the best BB/K ratio of his career (0.93). Though limited to first base professionally, he moves well at the position and has a plus arm with soft hands. Despite being one of the youngest players at each level he reaches, Walker seems to get better each time hes promoted. Possessing a four pitch mix that rivals any pitching prospect in baseball, Painter has dominated hitters mostly with his 70 grade fastball that sits 95-97 mph and has been clocked as high as 101 mph. 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. Plus command of four pitches that have ticked up in 2022, it makes sense that Pfaadt kicked things into another gear this season. Davis has shown good bat-to-ball skills and immense pull-side power that should have Pirates fans excited. Secondary value matters, but sometimes it's just fun to watch someone hit dingers. OHoppe has a plus arm and is extremely accurate with his throws. His efficient bat path is quick to the ball while staying in the zone for a long time. Acquired from the Yankees in the Anthony Rizzo deal, Alcantara has a chance to be a terrorizing middle-of-the order bat with sneaky complementary tools. McLains improved ability to slug and consistent walk rate have hedged some of the pressure on his hit tool. Green seems to know his swing and repeats his moves pretty well. Thats cheat code stuff right there. It wouldnt be surprising to see him break camp with the Dodgers next season, though he could have probably handled a promotion in 2022. Taishi Ota, OFHokkaido Nippon Ham FightersB-T: R-R. Born: June 9, 1990 (30). His playing time steadily eroded, and he finished with a .204 batting mark. Despite his top-of-the-line speed, Chourio is still getting his feet wet as a base stealer. Morenos receiving has earned mixed reviews in the past, but he has shown enough to leave optimism in that regard. The fastball is the calling card for Hall, as the 6-foot-2 lefty routinely sits in the mid-to-upper 90s with ride. Many of these choices are almost impossible to make, but here is the best player at each position our Best Nine for the 2022 season. 1 overall pick candidate, the Nationals were thrilled to nab Green with the fifth pick of this years draft. Even after a huge 2022 season, it feels like Carter is not getting the notoriety he deserves. This is otherworldly https://t.co/oHJfQMQAOq, Jason Brinkmeier (@JBrink90) April 18, 2022, Is he the next superstar? Browns fastball is a true four seamer with ride, generating whiffs at the top of the zone and he has also developed much better east/west command of the pitch as well. Merrill starts with a slightly open stance, relaxed hands and his weight slightly stacked on his back side. One of baseballs biggest breakout pitching prospects this year, Brown has harnessed his explosive stuff with mechanics that are as smooth as ever. Height/Weight: 64, 190|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (9), 2020|ETA: 2024. This is very common in young hitters and it should be cleaned up with with more at-bats. With a litany of talented catching prospects in the Pirates system, Rodriguez has also received reps at second base, first base, and left field. Pages will need to adjust once he gets to the big leagues and regularly sees quality velocity on the inner half. Getting his lower half more incorporated has helped Naylor hit the ball with authority more consistently, seeing his 90th percentile exit velocity jump by three mph. He is a pretty patient hitter who has walked at a 14% clip over that same timespan. 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. 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. Statcast Leaders Baseball Savant Top Prospect Stats. 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. Holliday should blossom into an above average defender at short. Espinos arsenal could go toe-to-toe with any pitcher in the minors and his fastball leads the way. 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