There is all the upside in the world with Lesko as the stuff is nasty but he is recovering from TJ so youll have to be patient. When you're drafting your seasonal team, it can be awfully tempting to reach for that shiny, new prospect. Well, get ready for part 2 of that with Benny Montgomery, a 64 outfielder from Pennsylvania. He also makes enough contact, and draws his fair share of walks so he should be a decent four-category contributor who hits in the middle of a lineup. 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. There is easy plus raw power in Daviss profile and Davis can hit the ball out of the park on line drives. I will be interested to see how the Cubs use Mule as they have never let a guy two-way. (Cross), Drafted: #21 Overall | From: North Alleghany HS (PA), Cole Young brings a lot of value to the Mariners with his glove at shortstop, but also brings a great approach to the plate. OTF 41 - 2023 FYPD Prep, Cont'd! If he can cut back on how many pitches he chases outside the zone, he has solid enough contact skills to hit around .270 to pair with that good power/speed blend. Williams reminds me a bit of Corbin Carroll when he was drafted out of high school. Shintaro Fujinami, P Oakland Athletics. 1. At 64/215, House produces tremendous bat speed and power to all fields. 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. He's also much faster than advertised with a 29.3 ft/sec sprint speed which in the top 6% of the league. Rayner Arias, SS San Francisco Giants. He is a baseball junkie. The power is legit, and if the improved contact sticks, he could be a steal in FYPDs. A Guardians pitching prospect is always worth keeping an eye on in your FYPDs. I am certain he will hit, I just am not sure about the power and there will be no speed to fall back on. But, as we have seen with players like Jarren Duran, swing changes can make a huge difference. With multi-team trades, designated commissioner/league managers, and drag/drop easy click methods, Fantrax is sure to excite the serious fantasy sports fan sign up now for a free year at Fantrax.com. Drafted: #2 Overall | From: Wesleyan HS (GA), Son of former MLB All-Star Andrew Jones, Druw Jones possesses immense upside for fantasy purposes. I wanted to take a big swing on. 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. 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. After having only five rounds in the 2020 draft, this years draft was up to 20 rounds with plenty of great talent throughout. Regardless of whether he remains at shortstop or moves to second base, Watson projects to be a major impact bat. (Cross), A robust final season at Michigan put Clark Elliott on the map as a top-100 prospect for the 2022 draft. The power also comes with plenty of swing and miss in his game. But Ill be honest, Im not a big fan of the Angels track record with developing pitchers. This list will update as the season and offseason progress, so make sure to keep checking back in! Hes also shown a good feel for hitting and can drive the ball to all fields. On the diamond, White Jr. has a smooth swing with high-end bat speed. But despite that the Orioles took him in the second round, and this late in your FYPDs, thats enough for me to take a gamble. One of the beautiful things about dynasty baseball is that managers are able to think about the present, as well as the future of their roster. Senga has that devastating splitter that is going to be a problem, and become a staple on Pitching Ninja. He generates natural loft and has ideal launch angles. Just read the constitution/rules for your league. Amateur players and international free agents are not included. I have read that some think Davis struggles against breaking pitches and will be exploited there against big league pitching, but five of his 15 home runs this season came against breaking pitches. (Cross), As with Jones above, Peyton Graham is likely going to be a value pick in FYPDs this year. But he contributes across the board, including stolen bases - a contribution that is sorely lacking among third basemen. Reggie Crawford, P San Francisco Giants. Suzuki has the potential to be a solid MLB contributor in year one. Last season he hit 17 home runs and stole seven bases. Free Agent signings 1B - Rhys Hoskins 5 years, $47.5M ($9.5M per year) LF - Andrew McCutchen 1 year, $2.2M SP - Shintaro Fujinami 3 year I am not going to lie, I had no idea where to rank Jacob Berry when I started this, so this is where I landed on him. Melton hits the ball hard, but also puts it on the ground often, but if he can correct that, there is plenty of power and speed in his profile. There's .290/15+/20+ upside in his profile as a top-of-the-order caliber hitter. Second Basemen. Brandon Barreira, P Toronto Blue Jays. Draft prep pitching at your own risk, I probably wont end up with too many of them this FYPD season. Enmanuel Bonilla, OF Toronto Blue Jays. (Chris), From: Jesuit Prep (TX) | Drafted By: Arizona Diamondbacks, The 62 prep shortstop from Texas had a commitment to Vanderbilt but left that behind as the #6 pick in this years draft. Something to note is that one of the most fun parts about playing in a dynasty league is that they are complex. Last season he slashed .387/.508/.863 with 32 home runs. I like the upside here and when you mix that in with the Guardians Player Development staff we could see DeLauter explode. A lot of Wallaces success will hinge on his ability to make contact. I think Baltimore gets him to cut down on his in-zone whiffs and that could be enough to kickstart the hype train. Wood possesses easy plus power, bordering on double-plus and is an above-average runner as well, which might surprise some given his size. There is risk, but there is plenty of upside with drafting Tidwell in a dynasty league. I just have questions about the hit tool, and if he cant make solid contact then the power and speed are nice but ultimately wont play as well in the fantasy game. 2022 Fantasy Baseball: Second Base Sleepers. (Eric), From: Baylor School (TN) | Drafted By: Tampa Bay Rays, Cooper Kinney was the Rays second-round pick who possess a very good bat. The former Vanderbilt outfielder checks in at 67 and 225 pounds with plus or better raw power from the left side. Hjerpe is going to get some of that Cardinals devil magic dusted on him and hes going to become a fantasy stud. It will all come down to the hit tool, which he shows solid bat-to-ball skills currently but I question how he will fare against more advanced pitchers. 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. (Cross), Termarr Johnson is a high-contact hitter that has quick hands through the zone. Williams sits in the mid to upper-90s, touching 100, and mixes in a plus curveball, above-average slider, and an average changeup. The upside here is multiple seasons where Williams grabs 25+ stolen-bases, hits 15-18 home runs and hits in the .270-.280 range. Brown has the speed and explosiveness to be a stolen-base threat and has shown the power to possibly be a 20-20 threat at the highest level. The Hispanic Titanic has been a favorite of mine since someone in a team mentioned this dude with crazy power in 2021. (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. Based on the numbers, Neto seems like a star. Think of him like a C.J. He did have a sparkling debut when he became a professional, hitting .370/.514/.630 in his 35 plate appearances at the complex level. //]]> The next two players are guys who you should move up your boards if you are in a competitive window and have a high pick. Leiter was a workhorse this season for Vanderbilt, pitching 110 innings over 18 starts. I even think he can sneakily steal 10-12 bags a year during his first few years, and anything helps in the steals department. (Chris), From: Miami (OH) | Drafted By: Los Angeles Angels, Sam Bachman really shot up draft boards thanks to his stellar final collegiate season. You will never confuse him for Trea Turner or prime Dee Strange-Gordon but he can pitch in 5-10 steals a season while hitting his fair share of homers. That leftie power, which probably ends up being plus-plus in Fenway could be crazy, but if he cant make more consistent contact then the point is mute. FantasyAlarm.com brings you all the fantasy baseball ADP trends from the most recent fantasy baseball mock draft completed by the Fantasy Alarm baseball staff. A shrewd FYPD pick in 2022 can pay off exponentially in the future, either as the player graduates to the major leagues or is used in a trade for MLB talent. He also will not sacrifice power in doing so. Xavier Isaac, 1B, Rays (ME): Isaac has power that ranked second only to Elijah Green in the 2022 prep class, but his lack of summer showcase pedigree is a concern. As things stand he maybe ends up as a 15 homer 20-25 steal guy. He hit two homers and was a few inches foul of three in a game. With that power he will post solid contact-rates to go along with a patient approach that will give him a bump in OBP formats. I am a massive fan of Masyn Winn and there is a non-zero shot that Nazier Mule is the next Masyn Winn. This is an upside play for me, and a bet on the organizationI know weird being confident in the Rockies. Theres no speed to speak of, but that is fine thanks to his high contact, big power profile. There's nothing flashy about McMahon's game. The upside is top 5 closer in baseball with that stuff, and he could be up relatively soon. (Cross), Jace Jung had an impressive college career at Texas Tech. 55. 2023 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 75 starting pitchers, in tiers, for 2023 fantasy. (Clegg), Drew Gilbert might be the most underrated player in FYPDs this season. (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 also uses a slider that has the potential to develop into a better pitch than the curve. (Clegg), Drafted: #17 Overall | From: Bishop Gorman HS (NV), This draft class was littered with second-generation stars and the Phillies decided to get in on that action by selecting Carl Crawfords son, Justin, with the 17th overall selection. I wouldnt draft him as my first pick in any FYPD because I am terrified of him, but as a second or even third selection I am more on board. Theres not one other player in this draft that has you can say that about. Has a passion for dynasty formatted leagues. //]]> 30. He finished the year with a .374/.490/.680 slash line over 253 plate appearances. (Cross), Beck is your standard strong and athletic corner outfielder with plus or better power potential and above-average speed at present. Fantasy Fallout: With Gavin Lux Out, Could A Sleeper Emerge? Look at Brandon Pfaddt, Blake Walston, Ryne Nelson and there will be more to come. Top Prospects by Position Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Shortstops Third Basemen Outfielders Plus the Dodgers do well with IFAs so that is a plus. He has a compact, but quick swing and hits to all parts of the field. The 33-year-old has 372 career saves entering his 13th season in Major League Baseball and. Did you enjoy these rankings? If you are willing to invest in prep arms for fantasy, Painter is one of the best options. There are some concerns about the swing-mechanics but the Guardians can fix that. He is a solid lefty who reached 95 on the fastball regularly. (Cross), Zach Neto wont be the flashiest player, but he will likely get a solid everyday regular. He has grown and added power in the process while maintaining plus speed. The upside isnt quite ace level, but certainly above mid-rotation. 2022 Preseason Top 100; Glossary. I dont go out of my way too much, but I am fairly confident Termarr will be very good for a long time. Sterlin Thompson, OF Colorado Rockies. Im just not sure how much velocity hell grown into, even if he adds bulk to his lanky frame. He added 30 pounds of muscle prior to the draft according to Geoff Pontes. This isnt a no power guy, just someone who during his peak seasons might tap out at 20 homers. Hes got a Brett Garnder skillset to him, should pitch in with 15-18 homers and 20+ stolen-bases. (Chris), From: Dexter Southfield HS (MA) | Drafted By: St. Louis Cardinals, When it comes to power, Joshua Baez may rival anyone in this class for the most raw power. In my live look, House controlled the strike zone well while pitchers tried to avoid throwing him in the zone. Pitchers usually take a little hit in FYPDs, so its likely you draft Bednar at a reasonable price. But in this scenario if you told me he never progressed past Double-A because of his hit-tool, I also wouldnt be too shocked. (Cross), Peyton Pallette seemed like a sure-fire first-rounder before having Tommy John Surgery in January. Hoglund made a major leap this season for Ole Miss and saw his fastball velocity increase significantly. (Eric), From: Wright State | Drafted By: Milwaukee Brewers, Wright State has produced some very solid players in recent memory and Tyler Black could be the next one. He also recorded a career-best 113.7 maxEV. 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. [CDATA[ Off-season . Obviously different leagues have different rules, but Im asking here because I dont want my league to get wise. Grey and B_Don are back to cover 3B. If the hit tool and approach can improve, Wood could be a high-impact corner outfielder at the highest level. I believe he could be a perennial 25-30 homer bat in the majors. The stuff isnt as explosive with Murphy but the command at least profiles to be better right now. If you want a Kansas City arm, Kudrna is a better choice. 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. Neto makes consistent contact, but likely settles in with average game power in the Majors. You can make an argument for others, but its hard to argue against Jack Leiter. Murphy will be a pitcher with the Braves but features a fastball, cutter, curveball, and changeup. Over those five starts he struck out 49 hitters over 31 innings. Oh, and keep in mind these projections are for a guy who is just coming over to play Major League Baseball. Ottoneu Fantasy Baseball. Overall & Positional Rankings for Dynasty Leagues. Hes massive at 64 and weighs in at 240, but what he does do is hit the ball hard and far. If he does hit enough, think along the lines of what Jeremey Pea just did 20 homers with 10 plus stolen-bases. In his 2021 season at Wright State, Black walked 39 times while only striking out 25 times. They work magic on their pitchers over in Cleveland. Davis finished his collegiate career at Louisville with a 1.001 OPS and more walks than strikeouts. Which results in some inflated numbers, so keep that in the back of your mind if you just statline scout. Normally pitching prospects that go to Coors are complete write-offs for me in FYPDs but I like Hughes. Grey and B_Don continue their positional preview of Grey's rankings with the top 50 outfielders. The hit tool and speed really stand out here with his speed easily being plus and the hit tool bordering on it. Cowser has a smooth left-handed swing and consistently finds the barrel. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"lcXMd5HATamsyCvrRU5X5udbQPYl5AnlNdI1Hlevb2g-1800-0"}; (Cross), Drafted: #5 Overall | From: IMG Academy (FL), Elijah Green possesses the best tools in the 2022 MLB Draft class. Chase DeLauter, OF Cleveland Guardians. Cusick has good arm action and a clean delivery. 2023 Fantasy Baseball Rankings; 2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings; Player Rater. Hes like Fabian in that his upside is as high as anyone on this list, but he also might be nothing more than a bag of tools. The son of former All-Star Andrew Jones has a chance to be even better than his father. It is hard to get video of these guys so the blurbs will be shorter because I am less confident with these guys.*. Jacob Misiorowski, P Milwaukee Brewers. Leiter is smaller which concerns some, as he is just 60. Read The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational with 2022 Champ Michael Richards of Triple Play! Cusick is capable of holding his velocity late into starts. 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. Hes got speed, and he will be able to pitch in with a handful of homers here and there. This is a potential #1 overall prospect if the power gets up into the 20+ homer range. Easy-peasy. The 105mph man, Joyce, has some serious stuff. There is some concern he ends up as a reliever because of command issues, If he does, he could become a top 10 closer with that stuff if given that role. Like his dad, Crawford possesses elite speed and has shown a good feel for hitting already with some additional power projection in the profile. (Eric), From: Mississippi | Drafted By: Toronto Blue Jays, Gunnar Hoglund was drafted in the first round out of high school and now ends up a first-round pick again coming out of college. S-Tier prospects are prospects that top 25 types of guys. Regardless of where he ends up in the field, the bat will play. (Clegg), Drafted: #56 Overall | From: Palo Alto HS (CA), If youre looking for an upside pick outside the top-25 in your FYPDs, Henry Bolte is a solid target. For instance, some of the players from Nippon Professional Ball (NPB) and other professional leagues such as the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) may not be eligible for FYPDs in some leagues. With his potential to hit for average and power while possibly adding double-digit steals annually as well, Triantos is a great target in your FYPDs after the first 10-12 picks. Fords profile is coveted by plenty of teams. Thats a notion Ive heard several times and I tend to agree. Given the state of third-base maybe you bump him up in your own rankings but I think he will be a solid contributor as opposed to a possible star. He does have the potential to be one of the best pitchers in this class thanks to an incredible changeup and a solid curve and fastball. I dare you! 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. 4. 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