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. Top 25 Prospects For 2023 Fantasy Baseball; Top 50 Prospects For 2023 Fantasy Baseball; Top 15 For FYPD for . And when I mean the biggest, Im also referencing his size. In his April matchup against top 2022 prep arm, Dylan Lesko, House went 3-3 with two doubles. Anthony has serious power, but the question ultimately comes to how much he can hit to tap into that power. In 81.1 innings, Williams posted a stellar 1.88 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 6.4% walk rate, and 39.4% strikeout rate. With the season only a few weeks away, and dynasty leagues starting back up it is time to turn your attention towards the stars of tomorrow. The former Vanderbilt outfielder checks in at 67 and 225 pounds with plus or better raw power from the left side. This list tilts more toward fantasy (standard 5x5 roto) potential than MLB potential. Fantasy Fallout: With Gavin Lux Out, Could A Sleeper Emerge? 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 . His stock fell a little and I think that was partially due to his high school baseball season not starting until May 14. If not, feel free to drop a question in the comments so we can talk some baseball, pass the time. He may not get the power credit he deserves. Its a bat-first profile but one that could carry him up to the bigs at either corner. Drafted: #2 Overall | From: Wesleyan HS (GA), Son of former MLB All-Star Andrew Jones, Druw Jones possesses immense upside for fantasy purposes. His 67 frame leads many to believe he could add strength and velo and he already gets good extension on his pitches. 47. The 63 Venezuelan outfielder has demonstrated a good feel for hitting from the right side and has flashed above-average or better power already with projection for more as he fills out his frame. You could make a case for Lee having the best pure hit tool in the entire 2022 class, but the power is probably more in the 50-grade range longterm with below-average speed. by with a free trial. He also has a cannon for an arm and when he pitches can reach 97 mph with his fastball. Bednar had a masterful performance this postseason that helped the Bulldogs capture the national title and Bednar was absolutely dominant in game three of the CWS final. Early 2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: How the first two rounds of your draft might look How high will Bryce Harper and Marcus Semien go? (Chris), From: Wake Forest | Drafted By: Atlanta Braves, Ryan Cusick has one of the best fastballs in the draft. 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. Joendy Vargas, SS Los Angeles Dodgers. Look at Brandon Pfaddt, Blake Walston, Ryne Nelson and there will be more to come. Baltimore is getting a well-rounded shortstop on both sides of the ball. If Milwaukee can get his command to passable, then we are talking about their next success story. Mayer could grow into plus power as he already displays great raw power. If you arent playing your dynasty leagues on Fantrax, youre missing out on the deepest player pool and most customization around. If youre the manager to draft on stuff and upside in FYPDs, Prielipp is right up your alley. The upside here is tremendous, so if thats the type of prospect you covet in FYPDs, give Allen a long look after pick 10. 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. Anyways Walter Ford has really good stuff, is just now focusing full-time on pitching and is in a great organization. Jones possesses plus speed and raw power and flashed those tools often at Stanford en route to 39 homers and 30 steals in 121 games combined over the last two seasons with a high walk rate as well. Pallette has a big fastball that can get up to 99 and mixes in a changeup and curveball. He did have some strikeout issues this spring and his swing can get a tad long at times, but when he does connect, the sound off the bat is astonishing and his slight uppercut swing path creates plenty of natural loft and backspin. DeLauter is a big and strong 64 outfielder with plus or better raw power and above-average to plus speed as well. Can I take him late? Brick Wall Brigade. There is risk, but there is plenty of upside with drafting Tidwell in a dynasty league. He took it opposite field and it nearly cleared the wall. This year, one of those players was Spencer Jones. (Clegg), Drafted: #1 Overall | From: Stillwater HS (OK), Another 2nd generation star, Jackson Holliday, son of Matt Holliday, was a major riser this spring with his meteoric rise carrying him all the way to the #1 overall pick. Amateur players and international free agents are not included. Ferris got paid like a first-rounder by the Cubs so the organization is high on him. The son of former All-Star Andrew Jones has a chance to be even better than his father. Hes a phenomenal athlete and the Rays drafted him, so they see something they like in him and thats enough for me. The As and spending money are not two things you see very often, so the fact that they splashed the cash on him is refreshing. He posted a .383/.496/.683 slash line. (Cross), Termarr Johnson is a high-contact hitter that has quick hands through the zone. I dont go out of my way too much, but I am fairly confident Termarr will be very good for a long time. He swung at five of six pitches that he saw against Lesko, showing a clear strategy of aggression. (Chris), From: Severna Park (MD) | Drafted By: San Diego Padres, Merrill brings a solid approach to pair with projectable power from the left side of the plate. He was once viewed as a 1-1 caliber selection before he had to get TJ, and now hes looking like a possible bargain in your FYPDs. He has touched 100 and should be a fun piece of clay for the Giants, who have done well with pitchers in the past. Sign me up for the discount he'll bring on dynasty draft day as long as he doesn't obliterate the minor leagues the rest of this season. Lets cross our fingers and hope they do because Montgomery legitimately could wind up as the top fantasy player from this draft class. The eleventh overall selection just got done launching 28 homers at Georgia Tech before signing with the Mets. . However, the hit tool is currently a concern along with his propensity to chase too many pitches outside of the zone. Unfortunately, Hoglund recently has Tommy John surgery, but do not let that keep you from investing in him for fantasy purposes. 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. Granted, it was hard to see THIS level of a breakout from Tiedemann. The reality is, no one really knows how Suzuki is going to perform in MLB. Hjerpe is going to get some of that Cardinals devil magic dusted on him and hes going to become a fantasy stud. He makes consistent hard contact and controls the strike zone well. I dont view him as anything more than a streamer that should be used in good matchups, too bad he cant pitch against his own team. The ultimate upside I see from him is he will rattle off a few 25-30 homer seasons during his peak years. November 25, 2021 9 8.2k 4 As the MLB offseason starts gaining momentum, I'm excited to share the first draft of my first-year player draft rankings! Mule has a bit more power than Winn did as an amateur. Format: Position Player | Team | Age on 4/1/2022 1. It is hard to get video of these guys so the blurbs will be shorter because I am less confident with these guys.*. I will be interested to see how the Cubs use Mule as they have never let a guy two-way. Signup, . (Clegg) 3. Susac is the most recent addition, and for a catcher I think he can be a league average bat with some power. I just question if he will make enough contact, but if he does he will make this spot look foolish. Hell need to continue refining his command and strike-throwing, but the upside here is enticing for sure. The name of the game with Justin Crawford is speed. However, the hit tool is questioned by many and hitting .249 and .239 over the last two seasons didnt help his cause. Im also not crazy about this landing spot for his power given Comericas limitations. Not the sexiest player but he will be rosterable in any format, and could even be the first bat to make it from his draft class. I just dont know how to properly rank him. In general, scouts were not concerned due to circumstances and Mack still was a first-round pick. Library. (Eric), Seiya Suzuki is a unique player, being 27 years old and coming from the NPB. 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. (Cross), Ivan Melendez has monster power in his bat and was one of the best bats in college baseball last season. If you are willing to invest in prep arms for fantasy, Painter is one of the best options" . It is fair, but Kim came from the KBO which is a step down from the NPB. Scouts lauded his feel to hit early on the scouting process. . He is a baseball junkie. Enmanuel Bonilla, OF Toronto Blue Jays. He does hit the ball hard, which means there is some intrigue if he gets more aggressive and begins to lift the ball more. He finished the year with a .374/.490/.680 slash line over 253 plate appearances. If that doesnt bother you, Graham is a fine upside play. He already ripped up the upper minors in 2022. I even think he can sneakily steal 10-12 bags a year during his first few years, and anything helps in the steals department. The upside here is multiple seasons where Williams grabs 25+ stolen-bases, hits 15-18 home runs and hits in the .270-.280 range. 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