67), The Angels have long had some depth in terms of young, and raw, players with high ceilings. 3B Deyvison De Los Santos (Tier 2)6. More , 28. On Dodgers 40-man roster: No. RHP Blade Tidwell (Tier 3). There's no such thing as too much quality middle infield talent. 60), Jasson Dominguez (No. Despite a wrist injury that kept him out for nearly three months, Merrill has continued to give evaluators plenty of reasons to believe he can be a quality everyday Major Leaguer. Having the No. Keep an eye on the Draft class. They also reeled in two of the top college bats in the class in line-drive hitter Sterlin Thompson and slugger Jordan Beck, thanks to three picks inside the top 40. Toronto Blue Jays 2 of 30 Ronald Martinez/Getty. 8), DL Hall, LHP (No. The Orioles have ranked as the top farm system in our last three rankings, and it looks like the industry agrees. RHP Landon Knack (Tier 2)9. Feel free to compare to our 2022 farm system rankings if you wish. 17 Max Castillo could all be graduates by seasons end. Baltimore Orioles2021 midseason rank: 12021 preseason rank: 52020 midseason rank: 82020 preseason rank: 13Top 100 Prospects: Adley Rutschman, C (No. C Ivan Herrera (Tier 2)7. Boston Red Sox2022 preseason rank: 142021 midseason rank: 122021 preseason rank: 242020 midseason rank: 25Top 100 Prospects: Marcelo Mayer, SS (No. The 21-year-old will need to improve on his 4.5 percent walk rate to take the next step in his development. Washington Nationals2022 preseason rank: 232021 midseason rank: 202021 preseason rank: 302020 midseason rank: 30Top 100 prospects: Robert Hassell III, OF (No. Prospects1500 Tiers: Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for several years Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor Note: 22 to No. More , 5. This years swap that sent Juan Soto to San Diego certainly did. OF Everson Pereira (Tier 2)7. OF Jordan Beck (Tier 3)10. C Drew Romo (Tier 1)4. 1. 32), Emerson Hancock, RHP (No. RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (Tier 2)4. November 15, 2022. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra of MLB.com updated the site's farm system rankings for 2022. Still, its a credit to the scouting and development groups that Detroit has been able to make quality picks with each of its past three first-rounders Greene (2019), Torkelson (20) and Jobe (21) and develop the first two into Major League-ready contributors. The Mets and Yankees both have top-10 farm systems, according to the rankings.. OF Riley Greene (Tier 1)2. 4 pick in the 2022 draft, the Pirates landed a player in Termarr Johnson who could wind up having a legitimate 80-grade hit tool. 56), Shea Langeliers (No. St. Louis Cardinals2021 midseason rank: 212021 preseason rank: 172020 midseason rank: 182020 preseason rank: 18Top 100 Prospects: Jordan Walker (No. More , 23. They stay atop the rankings even after losing Adley Rutschman to graduation, as the Os still have two of the top four prospects in all of baseball, three in the top 15 and six in the Top 100 overall. The recent additions will take time to develop, but are supported by long-tenured members of the system. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Moreno, who is blocked by Toronto at present, continues to show a plus hit tool and special athleticism behind the plate, while on the other end of the battery, Tiedemann has been one of the Minors best breakout pitchers in his first full season, rising from the 2021 third round to comfortably within the Top 100. January 26, 2023. Baseball America, one of the premier prospect analysis and rankings outlets in the game, has released their updated top-10 Boston Red Sox prospects entering the 2022 Season. Law has consistently been more down on the Orioles system than other . David Hamilton , SS/2B. 51); Kevin Alcantara, OF (No. Even with young talents like. SS Oswald Peraza (Tier 1)4. More , 29. 3B Jordan Walker (Tier 1)2. RHP Andrew. More , 19. Despite sacrificing 14 prospects -- including Top 100 guys Roansy Contreras and Ezequiel Duran -- in trades for Joey Gallo, Andrew Heaney, Clay Holmes, Anthony Rizzo and Jameson Taillon last year, the Yankees still have plenty of Minor League depth. at-bats, 50 innings pitched, 45 days on an active roster prior to Sept. With two months of the 2022 MLB season in the books, minor league action in full swing and a number of rookies recently exhausting their prospect status, it's the perfect time for an updated. Los Angeles Angels2022 preseason rank: 282021 midseason rank: 242021 preseason rank: 252020 midseason rank: 21Top 100 Prospects: Logan OHoppe, C (No. 41), Sixto Snchez (No. RHP Mick Abel (Tier 1)3. 4 Joe Ryan, No. More , 13. 2, Ford at No. More , 14. 99), After sitting at No. 3B Cam Collier (Tier 1)4. 77), Greg Jones (No. 2B Jace Jung (Tier 1)4. Be patient, everyone. INF Elly De La Cruz (ETA 2024) 9. 15 after the club traded the bulk of its big league coreincluding Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Yu . If not for injuries from Brady House and Cole Henry, this group could look even brighter. Frelick is a strong second-best prospect, having climbed three levels in his first full season. More , 16. LHP Anthony Solometo (Tier 3). 34); Orelvis Martinez, SS/3B (No. There werent any big trades that caused the push, but rather a combination of several players already in the system breaking out as top-notch prospects (three of the four Top 100 prospects in the system were not on the list at the start of this season) and a strong 2022 Draft class -- six from the top 100 of our Draft Top 250 are now Rockies -- that added seven new names to a much deeper Top 30. The Rays made the biggest reach of the first round when they took prep first baseman Xavier Isaac with the No. Questions about his future defensive home aside, he has a chance to be an elite talent and a cornerstone of the club's long-term plans. SS Royce Lewis (Tier 1)2. RHP Ryan Pepiot (Tier 1)8. SS Jackson Merrill (Tier 2)6. 23), Elijah Green, OF (No. The 21-year-old is a terrific all-around athlete, and he is finally on track after dealing with some nagging injuries. Dodgers add pair of talented Dominican prospects. Right-hander Hunter Brown is rapidly becoming one of baseball's best pitching prospects. In the preseason, the Royals boasted the still-eligible Bobby Witt Jr., MJ Melendez and Vinnie Pasquantino, and Asa Lacy still showed Top-100-quality. 1. More , 30. 8), Oswald Peraza (No. More , 21. America's Pastime 1. Instead, they only bring more question marks to a group that could use as many exclamation points as possible. That said, Alex Anthopoulos and staff are busy re-filling the minor league coffers. They still feature three of the best prospects on our revamped Top 100 Prospects list -- shortstop/third baseman Gunnar Henderson (No. A below-slot deal with Horton should give them plenty of wiggle room to sign Ferris. 1. For now, Batys recent debut proves that the Mets have talents in the system to complement the big moves at the Majors and help build a serious October contender. More , 21. SS Vaughn Grissom (Tier 1)2. He is shaping up to be one of the biggest steals of the 2022 draft class, and he doesn't turn 19 until Aug. 25. 84), Tyler Freeman (No. SS Eddys Leonard (Tier 3)10. OF Matt Wallner (Tier 2)6. Texas Rangers2021 midseason rank: 112021 preseason rank: 212020 midseason rank: 242020 preseason rank: 21Top 100 Prospects: Jack Leiter (No. OF Oscar Colas (Tier 2)4. More , 28. OF Gabriel Gonzalez (Tier 3)8. More , 18. 99), This is the fourth straight time the Pirates system is in the top 10. Tier 2 prospects are usually 75-200 range. RHP Will Bednar (Tier 1)4. While its system is hitter-heavy now, New York does a nice job of identifying pitchers who upgrade their stuff, such as 2021 eighth-rounder Will Warren, who already has shot to Double-A. Now that we're at the mid-way point of the 2022-23 season, it's time to update our ranking of the top 100 drafted NHL prospects. 95), Joe Ryan (No. C Diego Cartaya (Tier 1)2. 56); Brayan Rocchio, SS/2B (No. Readers have a couple of different options in this area. 96), Shortstops are this system's strength, led by Top 100 prospects Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza and with future Top 100 candidates Trey Sweeney and Roderick Arias behind them. 2), right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (No. OF Joey Wiemer (Tier 1)3. Five of those six (excepting only Liberatore) were acquired through the Draft, so the Cards have had successes through that process. Right-handers Jack Leiter, Cole Winn and Owen White headline what might be Texas' best group of pitching prospects ever. 18), Corbin Carroll (No. Right-hander Sam Bachman, lefty Ky Bush, outfielder Jordyn Adams, catcher Edgar Quero and middle infielders Arol Vera, Kyren Paris, Denzer Guzman and Jeremiah Jackson could help the Angels rise back up the rankings with strong 2022 campaigns. 1 in the 2016 preseason and No. 78), Gunnar Henderson, SS (No. 26), Brayan Bello (No. When Farhan Zaidi took over in 2018, one of his main objectives was to replenish San Francisco's depleted farm system in an effort to try to rival the conveyor belt of talent the Dodgers have. The 21-year-old was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Arizona Western College in 2020, and he has a 2.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 87 strikeouts in 61.2 innings between High-A and Double-A.-. Arizona Diamondbacks 45), Mick Abel (No. San Francisco also has some high-end talent as well, with catcher Joey Bart preparing to take over for Buster Posey and a huge wave led by shortstop Marco Luciano, outfielder Luis Matos, left-hander Kyle Harrison and right-hander Will Bednar perhaps arriving in 2023. This player-development group, in particular, may be well-suited to make that happen. SS Eric Brown Jr. (Tier 3)10. 1 . 76), The Reds restocking has come in a variety of ways. As it stands, that Major League readiness is a point in the systems favor, but once so many lose prospect status, expect a steep drop. C Jeferson Quero (Tier 3)8. SS Carson Williams (Tier 1)4. Grayson Rodriguez, SP 3. RHP Jack Leiter (Tier 1)2. 39); Jack Leiter, RHP (No. More , 3. More , 29. 4 in the league. There is some promise of future contribution from Dillon Dingler, Cristian Santana, Ty Madden and others, but a lack of top-tier depth holds Detroit back here. 43), Walkers ascent to become St. Louis top prospect gives the club yet another slugging-first third-base option behind Nolan Arenado. OF Evan Carter (Tier 1)3. Roansy Contreras will join the big league rotation at some point in 2022, but 2023 is a more reasonable expectation for the rest of this top tier of talent to be big league ready. The D-backs have also been able to find some sleepers, such as Brandon Pfaadt, a fifth-round pick from the 2020 Draft. The soon-to-be 21-year-old also has the tools to be an elite defensive shortstop. RHP Cade Horton (Tier 3). Baseball America has been ranking baseball's best farm systems since 1984, when Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling and Lenny Dykstra led the Mets to the No. Los Angeles Dodgers2021 midseason rank: 162021 preseason rank: 142020 midseason rank: 112020 preseason rank: 3Top 100 Prospects: Diego Cartaya (No. RHP Will Warren (Tier 3)9. The third(!) OF Justin Crawford (Tier 2)5. January 15, 2023. 16 Nate Eaton and No. LHP Jordan Wicks (Tier 2)6. OF James Outman (Tier 3). RHP Spencer Arrighetti (Tier 3). On the other, this is the 12th consecutive time Tampa Bay has slotted in the Top 10, an MLB Pipeline record. The Nationals landed perhaps the highest-ceiling prospect in the entire 2022 draft in Elijah Green at No. Deep, well-rounded farm systems help Major League clubs win ballgames. IF Spencer Steer (Tier 3)10. The White Sox plucked big 6'9" prep left-hander Noah Schultz from their own backyard, as he played his high school ball about 40 miles from Guaranteed Rate Field. Curacao native Ceddanne Rafaela is flying up prospect rankings thanks to a .312/.354/.583 line that includes 46 extra-base hits and 19 steals in 74 games between High-A and Double-A. 88), As the Guardians continue to slash payroll in the Majors, they're going to have to rely on inexpensive in-house talent to remain relevant. 28); Adael Amador, SS (No. SS Brayan Rocchio (Tier 2)6. SS Jackson Holliday (Tier 1)4. 18), Edwin Arroyo, SS (No. RHP Jackson Jobe (Tier 1)3. The 21-year-old was an 11th-round pick in 2019. 50), Ken Wadichuk, LHP (No. 97), Even after dealing 2021 first-rounder Chase Petty to the Reds for Sonny Gray, the Twins' depth is in pitchers. 1. SS Liover Peguero (Tier 2)7. SS Jordan Westburg (Tier 2)7. 1. Chourio could be the top prospect in the game at some point once he gains experience and tightens up some of his swing-and-miss concerns. 4 prospect. 17); Kyle Harrison, LHP (No. Most of their best arms have been acquired in the last 13 months, including Cade Horton, Jordan Wicks, Ben Brown, Jackson Ferris, Hayden Wesneski and Caleb Kilian. With the No. 54), Roansy Contreras (No. Two of Boston's most electric prospects are international outfielders Ceddanne Rafaela and Miguel Bleis. C Kevin Parada (Tier 1)4. 11), George Kirby, RHP (No. They figure to redirect those savings to Brock Porter, who was widely regarded as the best high school pitcher in the draft before he fell to the fourth round. 83), Justin Foscue (No. 4) and shortstop Jackson Holliday (No. 38), Jordan Groshans (No. 1. 71), The Astros rank next-to-last for the fourth straight time, but that hasn't stopped them from reaching five straight American League Championship Series while getting contributions from homegrown talent. Seattle owns one of the best MLB farm systems in 2022 on the back of three prospects who are easily top-40 prospects overall. Right-handers Bobby Miller and Ryan Pepiot are the next farmhands poised to make an impact in Los Angeles. 86), Trades have thinned the Padres farm system over the past couple seasons, but there still are exciting prospects worth keeping an eye on. Kansas City Royals2022 preseason rank: 82021 midseason rank: 52021 preseason rank: 102020 midseason rank: 10Top 100 prospects: Gavin Cross, OF (No. He slipped following a season-long PED suspension which he attributed to supplements purchased from a nationwide chain. More , 13. 6), Gunnar Henderson, SS/3B (No. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 1. 26), Quinn Priester (No. 3B Josh Jung (Tier 1)4. 3B Mark Vientos (Tier 2)6. 94), The Rangers have improved their standing for the fourth straight ranking, thanks to a combination of potential star talent and depth. 78), The Big Three of lvarez, Baty and Mauricio -- who spent much of 2021 together in High-A and could open 2022 together at Double-A -- remains the cream of the crop among those on their way to Queens. 10), Brett Baty (No. 2.3M subscribers in the baseball community. With recent first-rounders Henry Davis, Nick Gonzales and Quinn Priester playing in the same system as trade acquisitions such as Oneil Cruz, Roansy Contreras, Liover Peguero and Endy Rodriguez, theres reason to have faith that the Jolly Roger is rising. 24); Ezequiel Tovar, SS (No. More . 50% -- Orioles21% -- Dodgers9% -- Cardinals6% -- D-backsAlso received votes: Cubs, Guardians, Rays, Reds, Yankees. There is no denying his elite raw tools, but he still has a ways to go refining his game, as evidenced by his .204 average, 77 OPS+ and 36.5 percent strikeout rate in his first 26 games. RHP Quinn Priester (Tier 1)5. 14) -- and more depth than they've had in quite a while. Baty and Mauricio face some questions about their future defensive homes, in part due to the organizational depth chart, and that goes double for impressive slugger Mark Vientos, the clubs No. 20); Termarr Johnson, 2B/SS (No. RHP Norge Vera (Tier 3)6. SS Ezequiel Tovar (Tier 1)2. RHP Cole Henry (Tier 3)8. 7 overall, the Cubs grabbed one of the best high school pitchers in the country in Jackson Ferris in the second round. More , 14. They got even better with two very nice hauls from the Twins and Astros after sending Jorge Lopez and Trey Mancini to the Twins and Astros respectively. And on and on and on. These will fluctuate and change shortly. RHP Brayan Bello (Tier 1)4. 98), The Mariners are tied for the lead with six prospects in the Top 100, with two landing in the top 11 and topped, of course, by phenom Julio Rodrguez. 6 Grayson Rodriguez provides a very solid foundation. A standout with Team USA last summer, he hit .328/.411/.660 with 17 home runs and 12 steals this spring. LHP Jackson Ferris (Tier 2)8. While Montgomery is the lone Top 100 Prospect, Oscar Colas isn't far behind and Chicago's talent runs deeper than it has in years. CJ Abrams is one of the more electric youngsters in the game and appears to be on a fast track to San Diego. Yes, prospects are important, but with all the game-changing young talent already in the bigs, farm systems . Two more Top 100 guys (one who was on the preseason list, one who wasnt) were sent to the Reds in the Luis Castillo deal. 16), Nick Yorke (No. C Francisco Alvarez (Tier 1)2. 1. More , 10. 9 Drew Waters also just made his MLB debut on Monday. The Rockies have a new top pitching prospect after taking Gonzaga ace Gabriel Hughes with the No. Beyond that half-dozen, St. Louis lacks the depth of a Top 10 system -- the bottom of its Top 30 is notably filled with relief prospects -- but it isnt far off from joining that tier for the first time. They then went in the opposite direction with high-ceiling prep pitcher Jacob Miller in the second round. SS Brice Turang (Tier 2)5. 97), Its been a little bit of a mixed bag farm system-wise for the Twins, with Lewis second knee injury the most notable blow. So while there's plenty of depth, the Reds were pretty bad with their farm system before the trade deadline. 8 pick. Seven of Baseball America's recently updated Top 100 prospects were traded in the week leading up to the trade deadline three went to the Reds, three to the Nationals and one to the Angels . 1 prospect. 7 Josh Winder) stand to open the season on the 40-man roster. Despite an abbreviated 2022 class, this is still an elite farm system. 3B Izaac Pacheco (Tier 3), Right-hander Wilmer Flores is a new addition to Tier 1. Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is hitting .318/.386/.546 with 15 doubles, 13 home runs and 17 steals in 66 games as one of the youngest players at the Double-A level. The Cardinals had two pitchers jump up to the Tier 1 level this time around in Tink Hence (9 GS, 0.99 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 48 K, 27.1 IP at Single-A) and Gordon Graceffo (17 GS, 2.18 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 97 K, 99.0 IP). 13 overall pick in this year's draft could quickly make the jump to Tier 1 with a strong start to his pro career. RHP Reese Olson (Tier 3)10. Oakland Athletics2021 midseason rank: 282021 preseason rank: 262020 midseason rank: 172020 preseason rank: 14Top 100 Prospects: Tyler Soderstrom (No. Shortstop Noelvi Marte isn't as far along but has just as much upside. LHP T.J. Sikkema (Tier 3). OF Andy Pages (Tier 1)6. 4. More , 27. 79), The Braves system might continue to be a bit thin as they continue to compete in the NL East/Wild Card, but you have to give credit where its due. Current rank: 15. Philadelphia Phillies 4 of 30 Johan Rojas Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images Top 10 Prospects 1. LHP Nick Lodolo (Tier 1)3. A fifth-round pick out of Central Arkansas during the shortened 2020 draft, he has baffled opposing hitters to the tune of a 1.50 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 106 strikeouts in 78 innings between High-A and Double-A this year. 23 overall), but he could wind up being the best pitcher in the class. 1. RHP Mason Black (Tier 2)8. If rankings were based on catching prospects alone, the A's would be in fine fettle with two of MLB's Top 10 backstop prospects in the system. RHP Gavin Williams (Tier 1)4. C Luis Campusano (Tier 1)3. RHP Dylan Lesko (Tier 2)5. OF Ethan Wilson (Tier 3)9. 69); Ryan Pepiot, RHP (No. OF Kevin Alcantara (Tier 2)7. 21), The Angels have seemingly had fleeting Minor League depth for years but have produced high-ceiling players in Jared Walsh, Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh and Shohei Ohtani, the 2021 AL MVP. 93), Matt Brash, RHP (No. He's a good athlete for his size and already has a plus slider to go along with a projectable frame. 1. LHP Matthew Liberatore (Tier 1)3. Individual prospect successes sell jerseys. OF Brennen Davis (Tier 1)3. LHP Antoine Kelly (Tier 2)6. RHP Hunter Brown (Tier 1)2. Painter then went on to have a year worthy of being named MLB Pipeline's Pitching Prospect of the Year, going from Single-A to Double-A and dominating any and all hitters who came his way. 40), No other system has two prospects in the Top 5. RHP Walter Ford (Tier 3). OF Zac Veen (Tier 1)3. The 24-year-old is hitting .317/.373/.535 with 23 doubles, 15 home runs and 73 RBI in 78 games in the upper levels of the minors. LHP Ky Bush (Tier 2)3. 62), Asa Lacy (No. LHP Ethan Small (Tier 2)7. With an athletic 6'7" frame, it's easy to think there might be some untapped power potential in first-round pick Spencer Jones. 59), There's still room for improvement, but the Oakland system is much more robust than it was a year ago. The 21-year-old is hitting .294/.428/.540 with 13 home runs, 15 steals and an 18.1 percent walk rate in 79 games in the upper levels of the minors. Graduations by Shane Baz and Josh Lowe, along with tougher years from Greg Jones and Xavier Edwards, have taken the edge off the group, but the ascensions of Bradley and Mead into two of the best prospects at their positions have kept the conveyor belt stocked and moving toward St. Petersburg. Among that group, Pepiot is in Los Angeles and Miller, Vargas, Busch and Stone are all knocking on the door in Triple-A. RHP Chase Petty (Tier 2)8. Atlanta Braves2022 preseason rank: 272021 midseason rank: 232021 preseason rank: 152020 midseason rank: 15Top 100 Prospects: Vaughn Grissom (No. The following factors helped determine the placement of players and teams: A tier system was used to help differentiate the varying levels of individual talent: Teams were initially ranked based on the More , 4. 59); Owen White, RHP (No. The 20-year-old is hitting .303/.359/.609 with 20 home runs and 28 steals in 73 games at High-A Daytona. 21 overall pick in this year's draft. Beyond the Top 30, these are nine prospects to watch in Boston's farm system. More , 26. They have some strength up the middle (led by fellow Top 100 prospect Gunnar Henderson), added another first-rounder to the Top 100 coffers with Colton Cowser last year, and thanks to aggressive drafting and a renewed presence in Latin America, this system is both deep and top-heavy. RHP Kumar Rocker (Tier 2)7. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Their graduations and drop leave Kansas City with only two Top 100 prospects this round. The Padres got a great draft haul. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; After ranking the top 100 prospects heading into the 2022 MLB season, it's time to turn our attention to each team's farm system as a whole . LHP Carson Whisenhunt (Tier 2)7. 11 and No. He doesn't have the highest ceiling, but left-hander Cooper Hjerpe might be the first starting pitcher from the 2022 draft class to reach the majors. SS Colson Montgomery (Tier 1)2. Keep that in mind while scrolling through MLB Pipeline's 2022 preseason edition of the Farm System Rankings. The organization slips slightly from the midseason rankings, in part because its two Top 100 pickups -- Keibert Ruiz and Josiah Gray -- have graduated from prospect status, a positive outcome in the grand scheme of things. OF Heston Kjerstad (Tier 2)9. OF Corbin Carroll (Tier 1)4. Texas Rangers2022 preseason rank: 92021 midseason rank: 112021 preseason rank: 212020 midseason rank: 24Top 100 Prospects: Josh Jung, 3B (No. 21); Curtis Mead, 3B/2B (No. OF Henry Bolte (Tier 3)10. Matt Allan remains the groups best pitching prospect. 1), MJ Melendez (No. The 6'6" right-hander has a 1.53 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 99 strikeouts in 70.2 innings between High-A and Double-A in his pro debut this year. 70), Zack Gelof, 3B (No. RHP Max Meyer (Tier 1)3. San Francisco Giants2022 preseason rank: 112021 midseason rank: 82021 preseason rank: 112020 midseason rank: 13Top 100 Prospects: Marco Luciano, SS (No. 13); Brandon Pfaadt, RHP (No. SS Kahlil Watson (Tier 1)4. With Grayson Rodriguez (BAL) on the injured list, Eury Perez has a strong case for being the best active pitcher in the minors. 20 overall), JR Ritchie (No. 73), Brayan Rocchio (No. 6 overall pick. 22), Nick Lodolo (No. 2022 Mid-Season Prospect Rankings Update. With the No. 35 overall) could quickly jump to the top of the organizational rankings. 1. The Guardians rolled the dice on the power potential of Chase DeLauter with the No. 65), Atlantas current rank can be attributed to the graduations of talented players making up the core of its 2021 World Series-winning roster and the acquisition of Matt Olson this offseason, which cost the team Shea Langeliers, Cristian Pache, Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes. The closest before Bobby Witt Jr. assumed the throne this spring was when Alex Gordon was No. More , 23. SS Matt McLain (Tier 2)6. 3B Jacob Berry (Tier 1)5. The Cincinnati Reds came in as the 20th most valuable farm system (ESPN+ sub needed) in the game. LHP Brandon Williamson (Tier 2)7. January 30, 2023. 27), Ronny Mauricio (No. Bold names indicate a player was a 2022 draft pick. SS Termarr Johnson (Tier 1)4. More , 24. 1. 2022 MLB Farm System Rankings: Ranking Every MLB Team's Farm System As the Season Nears its End All Insight NCAAF NFL Soccer MLB 2022 MLB Farm System Rankings: Ranking Every MLB Team's Farm System As the Season Nears its End Jason Radowitz is here ranking the top 2022 MLB farm systems. 34), Max Meyer (No. Four of the top prospects in the system (No. The No. 14 picks in this year's draft, the Mets walked away with an impact middle-of-the-order bat in Kevin Parada and a high-ceiling up-the-middle prep player in Jett Williams. 86), On one hand, this is the lowest the Rays have ranked since the 2017 preseason list. With a funky arm slot and a great feel for his three-pitch repertoire, he racked up an NCAA-leading 161 strikeouts in 103.1 innings this spring at Oregon State. 84), A reminder that these (and any) rankings are snapshots in time. Kings spoil Russ' debut in 176-175 thriller. But some of the talent in the system, including younger prospects acquired in trades over the last year-plus, seems to be opening eyes. 20 overall) and JR Ritchie (No. 53), Gabriel Arias (No. This page. They both have Tier 1 potential. 64); Drew Romo, C (No. Chicago Cubs2021 midseason rank: 182021 preseason rank: 222020 midseason rank: 262020 preseason rank: 23Top 100 Prospects: Brennen Davis (No. One of the breakout prospects of the 2022 season, shortstop Vaughn Grissom is hitting .324/.411/.500 with 17 doubles, 12 home runs, 60 RBI and 23 steals in 80 games between High-A and Double-A. 60), After graduating a ton of talent to the big leagues and placing last in our last two rankings, the White Sox system is climbing back to respectability. Unheralded prospects Luis Garcia, Cristian Javier and Chas McCormick have grown into key roles and Jeremy Pea has done a nice job replacing the departed Carlos Correa. SS Nick Lofton (Tier 2)7. 4 overall Draft pick (their earliest choice since 1967), and the emergence of Nick Yorke, their first-rounder from the year before. This organization knows how to develop pitching. 29); James Wood, OF (No. 77); Gavin Stone (No. RHP Connor Phillips (Tier 2)5. RHP Seth Johnson (Tier 2)7. LHP Andrew Abbott (ETA 2023) According to MLB.com's rankings and projections, three of the top . And they remain high on the locals. 201d Kiley McDaniel. LHP Logan Allen (Tier 3)9. On the other hand, we might just be ranking the Royals at an advantageous time for them since Pratto, No. Top 100 Prospects: Adley Rutschman, C (No. Los Angeles Angels2021 midseason rank: 242021 preseason rank: 252020 midseason rank: 212020 preseason rank: 26Top 100 Prospects: Reid Detmers (No. Here are my Top 50 Royals prospects heading into 2022. Oakland Athletics2022 preseason rank: 222021 midseason rank: 282021 preseason rank: 262020 midseason rank: 17Top 100 Prospects: Shea Langeliers (No. With an advanced hit tool and all of the defensive tools necessary to stick at shortstop, Cole Young has a chance to be a bargain in his own right as the No. Realmuto signed through the 2025 season? 4. 19); Kevin Parada, C (No. SS Oneil Cruz (Tier 1)2. Adley Rutschman was one of the main reasons why the Orioles topped MLB Pipeline's farm system rankings at midseason in 2021 and again entering this season. The strength of the farm system was tied almost exclusively to the development and projection of the . 1. Oneil Cruz was recalled from the minors on June 20 and has taken over as the Pirates' everyday shortstop. RHP Landon Sims (Tier 3). Chicago White Sox Considering the pipeline of core components this system sent to the big league club, it's a fair assessment to suggest they rank at or near the bottom. C Shea Langeliers (Tier 1)2. 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