This list was extrapolated from my Top 1,000 2021 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings, which you can find the link to below. Here is the Top 473 2021 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects Rankings:
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Player Name TEAM, POSITION, AGE (Years.Months on 2021 Opening Day – Months are on a scale of 0-11 … I know it is not mathematically correct, but I do all of this manually)
Projections (Hitters): R/HR/RBI/AVG/OBP/SLG/SB
(Pitchers): Wins/ERA/WHIP/K/Saves
*Prime Projections – These projections are meant to give you a general idea of what I think about a prospect’s future stat profile in a relatively good outcome scenario. I find this helpful as a quick reference to see how a prospect’s tools/skills translate to fantasy categories.
1) Wander Franco TB, SS, 20.1 – Was off to a great start in Dominican Winter League, slashing .350/.435/.500 with 1 homer, 1 steal and a 4/3 K/BB in 5 games before right biceps inflammation ended his season. The elite bat to ball skills are unquestioned, with a career 7% K% that makes Vlad Jr look like a strikeout machine with a 12% mark over that same time period playing at the same levels. The floor is so high due to that innate hitting ability that he doesn’t have the normal risks associated with prospects. Power isn’t fully developed yet, but I’m betting on a special talent like Franco, combined with the Rays top notch developmental machine, to make the necessary adjustments to reach his full potential in that area. 2021 Projection: May-71/16/65/.276/.337/.427/8 Prime Projection: 113/28/106/.311/.394/.541/14
2) Jarred Kelenic SEA, OF, 21.8 – Was all the buzz at alternate camp, drilling homers and showing increased power. Combine that with a plus hit tool and plus speed, and Kelenic has the ingredients to be an elite all category contributor. 2021 Projection: June-53/15/47/.257/.318/.431/10 Prime Projection: 93/28/89/.282/.355/.489/16
3) Ian Anderson ATL, RHP, 22.11 – This high ranking mostly reflects how I believe the game of dynasty baseball should be played. When a young, talented prospect breaks out at the Major League level, that is a core piece I look to build around, and not someone I am just going to turn around and trade for another prospect. This applies to my high ranking of Randy Arozarena, Ke’Bryan Hayes, and Triston McKenzie too. You don’t win dynasty leagues by trading your breakout players for more prospects. You hold that piece, and look to acquire the next wave of hyped prospects at a much lower price. This ranking also reflects how high I am on Ian Anderson (and how high I’ve always been on him going back to his high school days). He had an electrifying MLB debut with a pitching line of 1.59/1.10/65/24 in 51 IP including the playoffs. Changeup and curve both put up a whiff% around 40% (39.8% and 40.5% respectively), and the fastball sat at a respectable 94.1 MPH. Spin rates don’t jump out at you, but he does an excellent job of tunneling his pitches. Pitchers are more risky, and there are certainly team construction/timeline scenarios where I would prefer one of the bats ranked after him, but Anderson is not someone I would part with easily. 2021 Projection: 10/3.76/1.26/170 in 155 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.42/1.19/228 in 193 IP
4) Julio Rodriguez SEA, OF, 20.3 – Suffered a hairline fracture in his left wrist in July which sidelined him for most of alternate camp. Struggled in Liga de Beisbol Dominicano, slashing .196/.297/.250 with 0 homers, 3 steals, and a 16/7 K/BB in 56 AB. The lost year and struggles in Winter League don’t change his massive upside. 2021 Projection: 26/7/30/.252/.312/.418/2 Prime Projection: 95/32/103/.276/.353/.525/8
5) Marco Luciano SF, SS, 19.7 – Hit a monster homerun in fall instructional league with an alleged exit velocity of 119 MPH. Matt Daniels, the Giants’ coordinator of pitching sciences, claimed Luciano’s dinger was “quite possibly the furthest home run I’ve ever witnessed in person.” ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 92/33/101/.279/.352/.529/9
6) Spencer Torkelson DET, 3B/1B, 21.7 – Selected 1st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Torkelson launched 54 homers in 129 games at Arizona State. He’s a big bodied power hitter with patience, below average speed, and a BA that shouldn’t hurt you. The no brainer pick for #1 overall in first year player drafts. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 93/35/102/.270/.358/.537/3
7) Andrew Vaughn CHW, 1B, 23.0 – Flip a coin between Vaughn and Tork. Vaughn will give you less power but a better average and will likely be hitting in a better lineup for the foreseeable future. I still lean with Tork and the extra power, but it’s close. 2021 Projection: June-38/12/36/.257/.335/.444/1 Prime Projection: 92/29/95/.282/.364/.509/3
8) Randy Arozarena TB, OF, 26.1 – I saw the writing on the wall in my 2020 Top 1,000 Dynasty Baseball Rankings, writing, “Hit the ball hard in his MLB debut with a 90.7 MPH average exit velocity to go along with plus speed and a good feel to hit.” But then I got scared off by the playing time logjam in Tampa, writing, “Joining the deep and talented Rays roster likely limits his upside to a super utility player in the near future,” and ultimately ranked him 677th overall. The rest is history, as Arozarena bullied his way into an everyday role and exploded with a .333 BA, 17 homers, 4 steals, and a 41/14 K/BB in 43 games including the playoffs. He showed off the same high exit velocities and speed that he showed in his brief 2019 debut. 2021 Projection: 84/25/78/.257/.331/.463/14
9) Ke’Bryan Hayes PIT, 3B, 24.2 – Eye opening MLB debut with a .376/.442/.682 triple-slash, 5 homers, 1 steal, and a 21.1%/9.5% K%/BB%. Plus plate approach completely transferred to the majors, and with a 92.8 MPH exit velocity, you don’t have to hit many flyballs (30.8% FB%) to knock a few dingers out. Tack on a 28 ft/sec sprint speed and even this ranking might be too conservative. 2021 Projection: 82/21/76/.276/.343/.459/10
10) MacKenzie Gore SD, LHP, 22.1 – Didn’t stand out at alternate camp, having some issues with his delivery, command, and velocity. Ace upside is still there, but after San Diego acquired a horde of pitchers this off-season (Darvish, Snell, Musgrove), they obviously don’t think he is quite ready yet. 2021 Projection: 5/3.95/1.32/104 in 100 IP Prime Projection: 15/3.40/1.15/219 in 191 IP
11) Adley Rutschman BAL, C, 23.2 – Had two big hits in 2020, not in a professional baseball game (there were none of those for minor leaguers), but on social media, going viral twice with an instagram post and TikTok video. As for baseball, the reports from alternate camp did nothing to quell the hype of Rutschman becoming the best catcher in baseball. 2021 Projection: July-27/10/32/.251/.326/.437/1 Prime Projection: 83/27/88/.280/.359/.498/3
12) Dylan Carlson STL, OF, 22.6 – Mediocre pro debut (.616 OPS in 119 PA), but was just starting to heat up toward the end of the season, slashing .295/.377/.614 in final 53 PA including the playoffs. FB/LD exit velocity was very strong at 96.6 MPH and a .260 BABIP is sure to improve. 2021 Projection: 76/21/71/.258/.323/.436/8 Prime Projection: 92/27/86/.273/.341/.482/9
13) Jasson Dominguez NYY, OF, 18.2 – Boy do they grow up fast. Dominguez looks like an absolute tank now, but the swing still looks mighty athletic. The added weight isn’t scaring me away, but it does seem to push the risk/reward up to even more extreme levels on both ends. Maybe I’m a sucker for upside, but a player with elite all category upside is someone I’m willing to risk it all for … and by risk it all, I mean Kristian Robinson and players ranked after him. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 98/31/95/.273/.356/.521/17
14) Kristian Robinson ARI, OF, 20.4 – Added 25 pounds of muscle from the time OG Spring Training got shut down to his arrival at alternate camp on August 20. Team officials were gushing over the prodigious power and elite athleticism. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/30/92/.252/.338/.509/16
15) Jeter Downs BOS, 2B, 22.8 – Here’s your obligatory alternate camp prospect porn of Downs ripping a homer. He likely won’t be breaking any exit velocity or sprint speed records, but he lifts the ball with a good feel to hit and has above average base stealing skills. 2021 Projection: May-72/18/66/.258/.322/.435/9 Prime Projection: 91/26/88/.274/.341/.473/14
16) CJ Abrams SD, SS, 20.6 – Plus hit tool and plus speed shined through in his 2019 pro debut, slashing .401/.442/.662 with 14 steals and a 9% K% in 32 rookie ball games, and now reports from alternate camp have been glowing with positive physical development and added strength. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 94/19/76/.283/.345/.441/28
17) Sixto Sanchez MIA, RHP, 22.8 – Strong MLB debut with a pitching line of 3.46/1.21/33/11 in 39 IP. Exactly as advertised with elite stuff that produces weak contact but doesn’t produce big strikeout numbers. 2021 Projection: 9/3.83/1.24/133 in 146 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.59/1.14/181 in 183 IP
18) Austin Martin TOR, OF, 22.0 – Selected 5th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft but signed for the 2nd largest signing bonus. Martin has a quick bat with natural loft, an advanced plate approach and above average speed. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 93/23/82/.284/.358/.455/13
19) Bobby Witt Jr. KC, SS, 20.10 – Witt looked good enough at alternate camp that team officials thought he could hold his own in the majors right now. That could put him on the fast track, maybe breaking into the majors as an outfielder. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/26/88/.264/.332/.472/19
20) Corbin Carroll ARI, OF, 20.7 – Wowed Diamondback officials at alternate camp, stinging balls all over the field and showing off his lightening fast speed. I’ve been super high on Carroll from the get go, ranking him 3rd overall in my very early, first edition of the 2019/20 FYPD ranking back in February of 2019. Hope you were able to get in then, because the hype has only exploded from there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 88/19/80/.272/.341/.446/27
21) Nate Pearson TOR, RHP, 24.7 – Flexor strain in right elbow limited Pearson to 20 IP with a 5.40 ERA, but the stuff was as advertised with a 96.3 MPH fastball and plus slider. 2021 Projection: 8/4.11/1.33/145 in 140 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.56/1.20/190 in 178 IP
22) Triston McKenzie CLE, RHP, 23.8 – Durability concerns over extremely slight frame are warranted as McKenzie’s velocity was in a steady decline in his first 6 starts before being moved to the pen in his final two appearances. What can’t be questioned is the productivity as he put up the same dominant stats, both surface and underlying, in the Majors that he did in the minors. The upside is too high to pass up, and I’m betting on nature doing it’s thing and slowing down that metabolism as he ages. 2021 Projection: 7/3.90/1.24/128 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.51/1.16/180 in 172 IP
23) Luis Patino TB, RHP, 21.5 – Poor MLB debut with a pitching line of 5.19/1.85/21/14 in 17.1 IP, but the stuff was legit with 96.7 MPH heat, a changeup that put up a .211 xwOBA, and a slider with a 47.8% whiff%. There is a reason Tampa targeted him in the Snell trade. 2021 Projection: 3/4.19/1.34/94 in 89 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.58/1.20/191 in 175 IP
24) Jazz Chisholm MIA, SS, 23.2 – Struggled in his 62 PA MLB Debut (.161/.242/.321) but there were some positive signs in the underlying stats, most notably a reasonable 25.7% whiff%. He continued to hit the ball in the air (15.6 degree launch angle), and while exit velocity was below average (87.1 MPH), that will inevitably go up as he averaged a 91.4 MPH exit velocity in 2019 at Double-A. 2021 Projection: May-61/19/56/.236/.307/.418/9 Prime Projection: 83/27/81/.257/.338/.473/12
25) Alex Kirilloff MIN, 1B/OF, 23.5 – First player to make his Major League debut as a starter in a playoff game, going 1 for 4. Kirilloff is a natural hitter who is poised to hit for both and power and average on the next level, and with Eddie Rosario non-tendered, he could get that shot starting from Opening Day. 2021 Projection: 72/20/77/.268/.327/.435/5 Prime Projection: 85/25/93/.280/.343/.477/7
26) Drew Waters ATL, OF, 22.3 – Concerns over free swinging ways has Waters dropping down many lists, but he is an excellent athlete with fantasy friendly upside and has been pushed aggressively in his pro career. He has plus bat control and hits the ball very hard. I’m still in. 2021 Projection: July-38/9/31/.259/.309/.411/8 Prime Projection: 84/23/78/.271/.328/.448/15
27) Leody Taveras TEX, OF, 22.7 – The triple-slash (.227/.308/.395) wasn’t very impressive, but there were some very encouraging takeaways in his 33 game MLB debut. He was a perfect 8 for 8 on the bases with a 29.1 ft/sec sprint speed. 10.4% BB%, 88.9 MPH exit velocity and 14.3 degree launch angle are all very strong marks. 32.1% K% is high and 91.9 MPH FB/LD exit velocity could use some improvement, but overall there is a lot to be excited about. 2021 Projection: 75/14/58/.243/.311/.401/22 Prime Projection: 82/20/62/.258/.330/.432/25
28) Triston Casas BOS, 1B, 21.3 – Got rave reviews at alt camp with his mature approach and murdering of baseballs. Rumor has it that Casas was drilled by a Tanner Houck pitch, refused to take first base, and then smashed a homer off him … Stuff of legend … but also makes you wonder what kind of baseball was being played at these alt sites. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/30/92/.263/.345/.505/3
29) Brennen Davis CHC, OF, 21.5 – Reports from alternate camp were that it took Davis some time to make adjustments to upper level pitching and their ability to locate secondary pitches. The power and athleticism are evident, so continuing to mature at the dish will be necessary to reach his considerable ceiling. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/26/89/.262/.337/.470/13
30) Brandon Marsh LAA, OF, 23.4 – Groundball hitter with a plus power/speed combo and plus plate approach. Built off his 2nd half breakout in 2019 by dominating at alternate camp “in every capacity.” 2021 Projection: July-34/9/30/.251/.327/.432/7 Prime Projection: 86/23/78/.272/.348/.459/16
31) Tarik Skubal DET, LHP, 24.4 – The long ball was Skubal’s downfall with a 21 degree launch angle and 95.4 MPH FB/LD exit velocity against which led to 9 homers in 32 IP. 37/11 K/BB was strong, and his stuff was as advertised with a 94.4 MPH fastball that he threw 58.9% of the time. 2021 Projection: 7/4.11/1.30/150 in 140 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.77/1.23/196 in 179 IP
32) Vidal Brujan TB, 2B, 23.2 – No clear path to playing time in Tampa’s perpetual logjam, but these things usually work themselves out with trades, injuries and/or underperformance. 80 grade speed and the willingness to use it gives Brujan the potential to compete for the stolen base crown year after year. 2021 Projection: 32/4/26/.264/.328/.382/9 Prime Projection: 87/13/51/.281/.340/.418/37
33) Aaron Bracho CLE, SS, 19.11 – As one of the youngest players at Cleveland’s alternate camp, team officials came away impressed by Bracho’s maturity and ability to hold his own against more advanced pitching. He became one of my favorite prospects last off-season after showing a great feel to hit (15.3% K%), an advanced plate approach (16.8% BB%) and plus power potential (6 homers and a 51.8% FB% in 30 games). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 87/26/88/.274/.351/.481/9
34) Noelvi Marte SEA, OF, 19.6 – Struggled early at alternate camp, which was to be expected considering he has never even played stateside in the minors, but was impressing by the end of it by cutting down on strikeouts and stinging the ball much harder. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 84/25/82/.263/.334/.473/15
35) Riley Greene DET, OF, 20.6 – After ripping up OG MLB Spring Training (.417/.611/.917), he then went on to continue turning heads at alt camp and instructs. Greene is an all around hitter who did everything he could do to impress in 2020. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/25/89/.276/.348/.483/9
36) Matt Manning DET, RHP, 23.3 – Shut down in late August with a slight forearm strain but is said to be 100% now. Manning’s a strikeout machine who made strides with control and command in 2019. 2021 Projection: 5/4.18/1.34/126 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.69/1.23/206 in 183 IP
37) Cristian Pache ATL, OF, 22.5 – Wasn’t able to do very much damage in 29 PA including the playoffs (.192 BA), but a 21% K% and 10% BB% shows he wasn’t completely overmatched. Plus CF defense will keep him on the field, but you might have to wait a few years for Pache to become an impact player on the offensive side. 2021 Projection: 73/14/65/.253/.311/.394/11 Prime Projection: 86/21/79/.273/.338/.451/17
38) Orelvis Martinez TOR, SS, 19.7 – Did nothing but mash homers in instructional league play and at the alternative camp site. He did the same in 2019 in stateside rookie ball as a 17-year-old. He swings a quick bat, makes good contact, has an advanced plate approach for his age, and plus power potential. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 86/29/95/.273/.347/.503/4
39) Daniel Lynch KC, LHP, 24.4 – Focused on refining his delivery and found a new and improved changeup grip at alternate camp. Refining those two aspects of his game gives him the chance to turn into a true ace with a mid 90’s fastball and plus slider already in tow. 2021 Projection: 4/4.18/1.32/91 in 90 IP Prime Projection: 14/3.61/1.21/187 in 175 IP
40) Zac Veen COL, OF, 19.4 – Selected 9th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’4”, 190 pound Veen has a lightening quick lefty swing with natural loft. His patient plate approach, good feel to hit, and at least plus power potential gives him the ingredients to turn into a heart of the order beast. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/28/93/.270/.342/.494/10
41) JJ Bleday MIA, OF, 23.5 – Reports from alternate camp and instructs praised Bleday for showing up in excellent shape, dropping 15 pounds without losing any power. He was a better athlete, had more speed, and was better in the outfield. He also continued to display his all around hitting ability. 2021 Projection: July-32/9/36/.252/.322/.441/2 Prime Projection: 82/26/88/.268/.340/.471/6
42) Trevor Larnach MIN, OF, 24.1 – Showed off his at least plus raw power at alternate camp, although he has yet to fully tap into it in the minors with high groundball rates and modest power numbers (13 homers in 127 games split between High-A and Double-A in 2019). If you hit the ball hard enough, and Larnach certainly hits is hard, you don’t need an extreme launch angle to put up big time power numbers. 2021 Projection: August-13/5/16/.242/.320/.436/1 Prime Projection: 77/26/87/.263/.341/.481/5
43) Royce Lewis MIN, SS, 21.10 – Reports from alternate camp have Lewis hitting for more power while maintaining a good BA as he continues to tweak his hitting mechanics. Update: Underwent ACL reconstruction surgery on his right knee in late February and will be out for the year. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/22/79/.269/.328/.446/18
44) Casey Mize DET, RHP, 23.11 – Got rocked in his MLB debut with a pitching line of 6.99/1.48/26/13 in 28.1 IP. Throws a 5 pitch mix in which his 4-seamer was his only effective pitch. 2021 Projection: 6/4.33/1.35/135 in 140 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.73/1.20/184 in 182 IP
45) Ha-Seong Kim SD, SS/3B, 25.5 – At 5’9”, 167 pounds, Kim has been one of the best players in the KBO since he was 19 years old. He took his game to the next level in 2020, slashing .306/.397/.523 with 30 homers, 23 steals, and a 68/75 K/BB in 138 games. He has a relatively safe floor with the ability to contribute in every category, and there is some nice upside too if the stats can translate better than expected. 2021 Projection: 79/19/71/.271/.337/.440/13
46) Nick Gonzales PIT, 2B/SS, 21.10 – Selected 7th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 5’10”, 190 pound Gonzales put up insane numbers in an extreme hitter’s environment at New Mexico State, rocking 12 homers with a .448 BA and 10/21 K/BB in 16 games before the season got shutdown. He performed well in the wood bat Cape League too with 7 homers, a .351 BA and a 22/20 K/BB in 42 games. He has one of the best hit tools in the draft and while he isn’t projected for huge homer or steal totals, he should be an all category stat stuffer. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/21/74/.281/.348/.456/9
47) Asa Lacy KC, LHP, 21.10 – Selected 4th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Lacy is a 6’4” lefty with a nasty mid 90’s fastball and two potentially plus secondaries in his changeup and slider. His only 4 starts in 2020 were absolutely dominant with a 0.75 ERA and 46/8 K/BB in 24 IP. Walk rates were high in college with a 4.0 BB/9 in 152 IP, but his control/command is better than that number indicates. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.66/1.23/209 in 183 IP
48) Alek Thomas ARI, OF, 20.11 – Reports were all positive from alt camp. Thomas is an excellent athlete with underrated power and has shown an advanced plate approach so far in his young professional career. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/21/77/.268/.337/.442/19
49) Spencer Howard PHI, RHP, 24.8 – Shoulder stiffness limited Howard’s MLB debut to 24.1 IP where he put up a pitching line of 5.92/1.64/23/10. Stuff looked very good with a 94 MPH fastball and 3 quality secondaries (slider, curve, change). 2021 Projection: 9/4.24/1.35/147 in 145 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.76/1.23/181 in 172 IP
50) Pete-Crow Armstrong NYM, OF, 19.0 -Selected 19th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Armstrong stands out for his plus speed, plus defense, and strong track record of hitting. Power hasn’t been a big part of his game, but he has recently added muscle onto his projectable 6’1” frame, and a 99 MPH mark at a 2019 Perfect Game event is damn good. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/19/73/.274/.340/.439/19
51) Max Meyer MIA, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 3rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’0”, 196 pound Meyer is an excellent athlete with an elite fastball/slider combo and a changeup that has the ability to develop into a legitimate third pitch. There is some bullpen risk, but we’ve seen predominantly two pitch starters given the chance to start of late and thrive. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.74/1.22/190 in 172 IP
52) Grayson Rodriguez BAL, RHP, 21.4 – Worked on becoming more of a “pitcher” at alt camp going against more advanced competition, but it’s still the 95+ MPH fastball with good control that gets you most excited. Plus slider, above average change, and above average curve rounds out the arsenal. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.78/1.19/196 in 180 IP
53) Michael Kopech CHW, RHP, 24.11 – Opted out of the 2020 season but is supposedly fully ready to go for 2021. He’s coming off Tommy John surgery in September 2018, so while the stuff is absolutely electric, it’s been a minute since he’s pitched in official games. 2021 Projection: June-5/4.32/1.35/110 in 100 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.26/193 in 176 IP
54) Emerson Hancock SEA, RHP, 21.10 – Selected 6th overall, Hancock is a 6’4” righty with plus command of a mid 90’s fastball and plus changeup. Slider is inconsistent and will be the key to reaching his full potential. Watching some of his better starts makes you want to place him as the top overall pitcher in first year player drafts, but the consistency hasn’t been there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.83/1.20/186 in 178 IP
55) Ryan Mountcastle BAL, OF/1B, 24.1 – Strong MLB debut with a .333/.386/.492 triple-slash, 5 homers, and a 21.4%/7.9% K%/BB%. BABIP was high (.398) and exit velocity was mediocre (87.4 MPH), so the underlying numbers weren’t quite as encouraging as the surface stats. 2021 Projection: 72/22/81/.268/.320/.447/3
56) Jordan Groshans TOR, SS, 21.5 – Struggled early at alternate camp, but impressed team officials with his resiliency and focus, going on to lead all Toronto hitters with 6 homers. Groshans is an all around good hitter who can use the whole field, and at 6’3”, 205 pounds, will only continue to grow into more power. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 80/24/87/.267/.341/.471/6
57) Brailyn Marquez CHC, LHP, 22.2 – 0.2 inning MLB debut was a disaster with 5 ER, 3 walks and 1 strikeout, but more importantly the stuff was nasty with a 97.9 MPH fastball, 84.1 MPH slider, and 90.8 MPH changeup. Alternative camp reports had the changeup showing improvement, so if true, it gives him a legitimate third pitch. He’s still more pure stuff than refinement, but it seems like he took a step in the right direction in 2020. 2021 Projection: 2/4.31/1.37/47 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.71/1.27/185 in 171 IP
58) George Kirby SEA, RHP, 23.2 – Fastball was consistently hitting the high 90’s at instructs, which is very dangerous considering he has some of the best command over the pitch in the minors. 2021 Projection: 2/4.33/1.28/47 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.79/1.19/184 in 176 IP
59) Nick Madrigal CHW, 2B, 24.1 – Played true to form in his MLB debut with a .340 BA, 6.4% K%, and 0 homers in 29 games. He only stole 2 bases on 3 attempts, and his 28 ft/sec sprint speed is good but not eye popping, but maybe the underwhelming speed numbers had something to do with separating his shoulder just 5 games into his debut. The injury was bad enough to need surgery, which he underwent in October 2020 with a 5-6 month timetable. 2021 Projection: 74/5/66/.304/.348/.382/19
60) Hunter Bishop SF, OF, 22.9 – Reports from alternative camp praised Bishop’s improvements in plate approach and most importantly, his swing and miss tendencies. He’s a great athlete with a plus power/speed combo, so if the reports can be trusted, he took a step in the right direction this year. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/26/81/.258/.343/.469/13
61) Luis Matos SF, OF, 19.2 – Here is Matos smacking a dinger at instructs. It is a continuation of him showing more power than expected in his pro debut with 7 homers in 55 games. He’s also shown a good feel to hit and plus speed, giving him the makings of an all category contributor. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 84/23/78/.272/.336/.453/14
62) Logan Gilbert SEA, RHP, 23.11 – Pounds the strike zone with a plus fastball and 3 quality secondaries (slider, curve, change). Gets elite extension at 6’6”, 225 pounds, helping all of his pitches play up. 2021 Projection: 4/4.28/1.29/84 in 88 IP Prime Projection: 13/3.75/1.23/191 in 182 IP
63) Michael Busch LAD, 2B, 23.5 – It’s hard to have major risers just on the back of good reports, but Busch’s 2020 reports were so glowing with talk of plus hit and plus power that it would be hard to ignore. It is the same skills that he displayed in the ACC, and considering how much I already liked him coming into the year, I’m comfortable giving him a significant bump. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/26/86/.267/.346/.478/5
64) Nolan Gorman STL, 3B, 20.11 – Reports were all positive from alt camp, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Gorman has double plus power potential, but his strikeout rates have been a bit on the worrying side (31.7% K% in 230 PA at High-A). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/31/89/.250/.333/.500/3
65) Heliot Ramos SF, OF, 21.7 – Strained oblique early in instructional league play which ended his season. He has big time power but will have to cut down on his strikeouts in the upper levels of the minors before he gets the call. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/26/84/.261/.334/.472/8
66) George Valera CLE, OF, 20.5 – Posses one of the sweetest lefty swings in the minors. Coaches praised his maturing plate approach at alt camp and instructs, while continuing to smack the ball all over the field. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/25/84/.276/.357/.478/9
67) Garrett Mitchell MIL, OF, 22.7 – Selected 20th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Mitchell builds his game around double plus speed and plus centerfield defense. At 6’3”, 215 pounds the plus raw power is in there, but he hasn’t been able to tap into yet with a low launch angle and 0 homers in 15 games in 2020 (6 homers in 62 game in 2019). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 82/16/68/.266/.335/.424/24
68) Nolan Jones CLE, 3B, 22.11 – Defense was the name of the game for Jones in 2020 with Cleveland looking to expand his versatility in anticipation of a possible OF debut. He’s an extremely patient hitter with swing and miss issues and double plus power that he hasn’t fully tapped into yet. ETA: September-8/3/8/.233/.308/.403/0 Prime Projection: 83/27/82/.251/.358/.477/2
69) Josh Lowe TB, OF, 23.2 – Was named a top prospect performer at Tampa’s alternative site and was praised for “showing well in all facets of the game.” He was coming off off-season shoulder surgery, so at the very least it shows he is back to full strength. Lowe is a plus power/speed combo with hit tool concerns. 2021 Projection: Septebmer-9/3/7/.222/.296/.393/3 Prime Projection: 81/24/76/.245/.328/.457/16
70) Oneil Cruz PIT, SS, 22.6 – Cruz is a beast of a man at 6’7” with double plus raw power, but high groundball rates have prevented him from tapping into it. Fly ball percentage jumped up 8.9% to 38.1% after his promotion to Double-A in the 2nd half of 2019, so if he can maintain those gains, the double plus raw power will definitely start to shine through. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 75/27/85/.252/.323/.476/9
71) Hedbert Perez MIL, OF, 18.0 – Was putting up some big time exit velocity readings at instructs, and impressed at alternate camp with several opposite field dingers. The power certainly looks legit. Perez has some of the highest upside in all of the minors. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/26/88/.273/.342/.468/17
72) Robert Puason OAK, SS, 18.5 – Handled himself well at alternate camp focusing on the basics of being a professional like routine and preparation. The 6’3”, 165 pound Pauson landed a $5.1 million bonus in last years international signing period, and he has all the requisite talent that a bonus like that indicates. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/24/87/.266/.334/.462/21
73) DL Hall BAL, LHP, 22.6 – Fastball was sitting 96-99 at alternate camp and made improvements to his 3 secondaries (change, curve, slider). The stuff is electric but control/command still needs to take a major step forward to reach his considerable ceiling. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.78/1.32/187 in 174 IP
74) Joey Bart SF, C, 24.3 – Rough MLB debut, slashing .233/.288/.320 with 0 homers and a 41/3 K/BB in 33 games. Hit the ball very hard when he did make contact with a 89 MPH exit velocity and 95.6 MPH FB/LD exit velocity, so if he can improve his plate approach, the homers will come. 2021 Projection: 22/7/28/.237/.299/.404/1 Prime Projection: 66/24/77/.256/.322/.454/3
75) Jonathan India CIN, 3B, 24.3 – Power looked much improved at alternative camp with reports of increased bat speed and was consistently ripping the ball all over the park. It’s nice to see after his power hasn’t completely shown up in his minor league career. Combine that with a good feel to hit, advanced approach, and speed, and India could be set up for a big 2021. 2021 Projection: August-24/6/19/.248/.331/.429/4 Prime Projection: 81/22/74/.268/.349/.454/12
76) Josh Jung TEX, 3B, 23.2 – The move of Isaiah Kiner Falefa from 3B to SS opens up a clear path for Jung. He was getting rave reviews at instructs for his plus hitting ability and plus power potential. 2021 Projection: May-61/18/66/.251/.322/.445/3 Prime Projection: 77/24/83/.273/.341/.468/5
77) Bobby Dalbec BOS, 1B, 25.9 – Insane power (99.8 MPH FB/LD exit velocity with 8 homers in 23 games) and insane strikeouts (42.4% K%). Unsustainable .394 BABIP kept Dalbec’s batting average respectable (.263). 2021 Projection: 72/33/81/.227/.312/.470/3
78) Cristian Hernandez CHC, SS, 17.3 – At 6’2”, 175 pounds Hernandez takes vicious hacks at the dish, foreshadowing monster power potential when his projectable frame fills out. He also gets high marks for his athleticism, feel to hit, and plus speed. The top international prospects consistently get underrated in first year player drafts, so while the risk is high, the discount in drafts mitigates that. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 83/26/87/.273/.341/.476/14
79) Wilman Diaz LAD, SS, 17.4 – At 6’2”, 170 pounds Diaz is a plus athlete who has displayed a good feel to hit and the ability to hit it with authority in Venezuelan youth leagues. The power potential is plus as he gains strength, and he should retain enough speed to steal 10+ bags even as he gains weight. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 85/24/81/.279/.352/.462/12
80) Erick Pena KC, OF, 18.1 – Held his own at instructs playing against advanced competition, but did show some swing and miss. He’s 6’3” with a smooth lefty swing that is easy to dream on. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 85/27/91/.272/.348/.490/7
81) Garrett Crochet CHW, LHP, 21.9 – Selected 11th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Crochet made it all the way up to the Majors and unleashed an unhittable, double plus 100.1 MPH fastball on the league. He’s never been a full time starter, so bullpen risk is high, although his upside would be considerable as a closer. Injury risk is high too as shoulder soreness delayed the start of his college season and then he suffered a flexor strain to his forearm to end his season during the playoffs. 2021 Projection: 2/4.23/1.33/34 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.77/1.28/189 in 168 IP
82) Heston Kjerstad BAL, OF, 22.2 – Selected 2nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’3”, 220 pound Kherstad has at least plus power and put up impressive home run totals from day 1 in the SEC, knocking 37 homers in 150 career games. The K/BB numbers are suspect (129/54), but he was in the midst of a Junior year breakout before the season got shutdown (6 homers with a 9/7 K/BB in 16 games). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/31/92/.250/.323/.505/3
83) Austin Hendrick CIN, OF, 19.10 – Selected 12th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Hendrick generates incredible bat speed with at least plus power potential. Put up a 105 MPH exit velocity at a Perfect Game event in 2019, which puts him in the 99.8% percentile for his prep class. On the downside, there is some swing and miss concerns, he’s old for his class, and he hasn’t consistently faced the toughest competition. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/29/87/.252/.334/.481/6
84) Trevor Rogers MIA, LHP, 23.5 – 6.61 ERA in 28 IP but the underlying numbers looked much better with a 30% K%, 5.3% barrel%, and 3.49 xERA. He throws a dominant changeup (.203 xwOBA), a high spin rate 93.6 MPH fastball, an average slider, and a little used sinker. 2021 Projection: 7/4.22/1.35/131 in 125 IP
85) Forrest Whitley HOU, RHP, 23.6 – Was shut down from throwing in early August after feeling arm discomfort during summer camp and again at alternate camp. He battled shoulder inflammation in 2019. This is the life of a pitching prospect. Update: Likely out for the season with Tommy John surgery. Prime Projection: 10/3.94/1.31/163 in 150 IP
86) Simeon Woods Richardson TOR, RHP, 20.6 – Coaches at alternate camp talked up Richardson’s good feel to pitch and potential for 4 plus pitches, coming away particularly pleased with the progress he made on his curveball and changeup. He doesn’t have the mid 90’s heat right now, but everything else is there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 13/3.81/1.18/195 in 183 IP
87) Ronny Mauricio NYM, SS, 20.0 – You’re betting on the considerable raw talent to blossom from the 6’3”, 166 pound Mauricio, because the current production is lacking with high groundball rates (52.8%) and not much power (4 homers in 116 games at Full-A). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/24/83/.273/.334/.457/5
88) Tyler Freeman CLE, 21.10 – Elite contact rates transferred to full season ball in 2019 with a 10.3% K% at Full-A and 9.1% K% at High-A. He doesn’t have an overly high ground ball rate, so when he inevitably gains strength as he matures, the home runs will come. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 88/16/63/.291/.338/.434/14
89) Matt Allan NYM, RHP, 19.11 – Drafted 89th overall in 2019, but received the 2nd highest bonus for a high school pitcher. Allen is physically mature at 6’3”, 225 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and a plus, high spin rate curveball. Reports from alt camp were positive about the development of his changeup, now giving him the chance for 3 plus pitches. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 14/3.68/1.25/190 in 180 IP
90) Josiah Gray LAD, RHP, 23.2 – Electric fastball/slider combo with plus command. Getting away from the competition of real games at alternate camp allowed him to really focus on his secondary pitches and showed improved shape on his curve and slider. 2021 Projection: 2/4.30/1.28/52 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.63/1.18/176 in 172 IP
91) Gilberto Jimenez BOS, OF, 20.9 – Showed up to instructs with added strength and size, while continuing to display a good feel to hit and double plus speed. If the power really does come around, Jimenez is going to fly up lists. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 83/14/63/.275/.336/.408/28
92) Matthew Liberatore STL, LHP, 21.5 – Uptick in velocity and was named the most improved and exciting player at Cardinals alternate camp, emphasizing all the work he put in with the analytics department. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.77/1.23/181 in 178 IP
93) Edward Cabrera MIA, RHP, 23.0 – Experienced arm discomfort which shut Cabrera down for over a month. He throws a nasty upper 90’s fastball with a plus curve and improving change. 2021 Projection: 3/4.33/1.34/69 in 72 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.78/1.24/183 in 176 IP
94) AJ Puk OAK, LHP, 25.11 – Oakland announced Puk will be a part of the starting rotation, but it might be wishful thinking with the arm injuries piling up. He underwent shoulder surgery in September, which comes off needing Tommy John surgery in August 2018. He is expected to be ready by Spring Training, and he’ll need a strong showing in order to lock in that starting role considering how nasty he could be out of the pen. 2021 Projection: 6/3.98/1.33/121 in 110 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.81/1.30/173 in 156 IP
95) Jordan Balazovic MIN, RHP, 22.7 – Showed up to camp with added weight, and it resulted in his fastball ticking up from the low 90’s to the mid 90’s while maintaining the ability to locate it. He uses an above average curve to get whiffs to go along with an average change. 2021 Projection: August- 3/4.26/1.29/42 in 40 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.22/185 in 178 IP
96) Jarren Duran BOS, OF, 24.7 – Duran made an adjustment to his swing to unlock more power and it worked like gangbusters with 8 homers at the alt site. Here he is absolutely cranking a homer to RF. Combine that with double plus speed and a good feel to hit, and he is one of the top 2020 breakouts. 2021 Projection: 28/4/23/.252/.304/.411/7 Prime Projection: 80/20/80/.260/.323/.442/21
97) Deivi Garcia NYY, RHP, 21.10 – Pounded the strike zone with a 4 pitch mix in his MLB debut, putting up a pitching line of 4.98/1.19/33/5 in 34.1 IP. Whiff% (22.8%) and velocity (91.9 MPH) were on the underwhelming side, and his slight frame at 5’9”, 163 pounds is still a concern, but he understands the art of pitching and has the ability to hit his spots. 2021 Projection: 5/4.34/1.30/96 in 98 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.88/1.24/176 in 171 IP
98) Kody Hoese LAD, 3B, 23.9 – Reported to be the best hitter at alternate camp showing a good feel to hit and power to all fields. He’s 6’4”, 200 pounds and was the 25th overall pick in the 2019 draft, so he has the build and pedigree to back up the alternate camp praise. ETA: Late 2021/22 Prime Projection: 76/24/82/.268/.333/.452/3
99) Geraldo Perdomo ARI, SS, 20.5 – Elite plate approach transferred to full season ball in 2019 with a 67/70 K/BB in 116 games split between Full-A and High-A. Power hasn’t shown up yet, but at 6’3”, 184 pounds there is certainly more to come. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 87/18/73/.286/.362/.442/16
100) Taylor Trammell SEA, OF, 23.6 – Stats in 14 instructional league games were weak, hitting only .173, but coaches came away impressed with his at-bats and claimed he hit into some bad luck. He did put up a strong .346 OBP and led the team with 6 doubles. 2021 Projection: August-23/5/21/.241/.320/.396/6 Prime Projection: 79/17/71/.258/.332/.428/21
101) Chris Rodriguez LAA, RHP, 22.8 – Stress reaction in his back which required surgery in May knocked out all of his 2018 and all but 9.1 innings in 2019. His stuff is absolutely nasty when he is the mound with the potential for 4 plus pitches headlined by mid 90’s heat. High risk, high reward prospect. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.89/1.27/152 in 145 IP
102) Jordyn Adams LAA, OF, 21.5 – I’m gonna do a few extra because in a normal year a bunch of prospects in the top 100 would have graduated already. Adams was a standout at alternate camp, showing the ability to make adjustments against advanced competition and started to get to more of his raw power. He’s a great athlete with plus speed, so news of continued refinement and more power is as good as it gets. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/21/74/.272/.343/.448/19
103) Xavier Edwards TB, 2B/SS, 21.8 – Stop me if you heard this one before, but Edwards has no clear path to playing time in Tampa’s never ending logjam. He has plus speed with elite contact rates and a patient plate approach, but has little to no power projection. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 86/7/51/.288/.347/.398/26
104) Daniel Espino CLE, RHP, 20.3 – Showed off his explosive stuff at alternate camp with a fastball that can reach triple digits and the potential for two plus breaking balls. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.75/1.26/190 in 178 IP
105) Luis Campusano SD, C, 22.6 – Smacked a homer and struck out twice in his 1 game MLB debut before hitting the IL with a wrist sprain. His power just started to blossom in 2019, and he’s shown a plus hit tool throughout his minor league career. 2021 Projection: June-38/11/43/.267/.329/.436/0 Prime Projection: 74/22/77/.276/.342/.460/0
106) Quinn Priester PIT, RHP, 20.7 – Priester throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by two potentially plus fastballs (4 and 2 seamer) and a plus curve. He looked good at the alt site, making improvements on his changeup and control/command. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.78/1.25/184 in 179 IP
107) Francisco Alvarez NYM, C, 19.4 – Impressive pro debut in stateside rookie ball in 2019, slashing .312/.407/.510 with 7 homers and a 37/21 K/BB in 42 games. He continued to impress at the alt site, showing off a good feel to hit and at least plus raw power. Alvarez has the chance to be one of the better hitting catchers in baseball. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 71/25/84/.272/.341/.467/2
108) Bryce Jarvis ARI, RHP, 23.3 – Selected 18th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Jarvis took a major step forward in 2020 with his fastball ticking up into the mid 90’s. He refined his breaking balls to become above average pitches and showed much improved control. He didn’t have the opportunity to prove he can do it for more than 27 IP, but he now has the chance for 4 above average pitches (fastball, curve, slider, change) with above average control/command. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.85/1.26/181 in 172 IP
109) Mick Abel PHI, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 15th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Abel is your prototypical projectable high school pitcher at 6’5”, 190 pounds with a potentially plus 3 pitch mix (fastball, slider, change). He throws strikes but he’s more control over command right now. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 12/3.80/1.25/192 in 184 IP
110) Carlos Colmenarez TB, SS, 17.4 – At 5’10”, 175 pounds Colmenarez has a quick, compact lefty swing with natural loft that should lead to more power as he ages. He’s hit well in games and is an average runner with above average potential. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 80/22/80/.270/.340/.445/9
111) Robert Hassell SD, OF, 19.8 – Selected 8th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Hassell has the consensus top hit tool in the high school class but hasn’t hit for very much power and doesn’t project for huge power numbers down the line either. A 91 MPH top exit velocity mark at Perfect game events in 2019 isn’t bad, but it’s not great either. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 87/16/69/.286/.351/.425/15
112) Gunnar Henderson BAL, SS, 19.10 – Struggled at the start of alternate camp against advanced competition, but was one of the most impressive players there by the end of it. Has the potential for average to above average tools across the board. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/23/82/.267/.341/.456/10
113) Jesus Sanchez MIA, OF, 23.6 – Even with going 1 for 25 in his MLB debut, Sanchez’ plus power was still able to shine through with an extremely small sample 95.4 MPH exit velocity. 11 strikeouts in 29 PA shows he needs more refinement. 2021 Projection: July-27/9/31/.243/.301/.432/4 Prime Projection: 76/24/83/.259/.329/.463/7
114) Greg Jones TB, SS, 23.1 – Late addition to the alternate site because of Tampa’s crazy depth. Jones is maybe the best athlete in the system with double plus speed and developing power. He’s had strikeout issues in his career (25.7% at Short-A), but the upside is considerable. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 81/14/60/.255/.332/.408/26
115) Dane Dunning TEX, RHP, 26.4 – Rock solid MLB debut with a pitching line of 3.97/1.12/35/13 in 34 IP. Throws a plus sinker/slider combo which produces high groundball rates (45.1% GB%) and high strikeout rates (9.26 K/9). 2021 Projection: 7/4.18/1.33/126 in 125 IP
116) Hunter Greene CIN, RHP, 21.8 – He’s healthy after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2019, and reports from alternate camp were all positive. He’s a flamethrower with prototypical starter size and plus athletisism, but the secondaries are still raw. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 14/3.64/1.18/188 in 174 IP
117) Nick Lodolo CIN, LHP, 23.2 – Made tremendous strides with his changeup at alternate camp, now giving him the potential for two plus secondaries (curve, change), to go along with his low 90’s heat. 2021 Projection: 3/4.41/1.39/46 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.23/183 in 181 IP
118) Clarke Schmidt NYY, RHP, 25.1 – Features a high spin rate slider as his knockout pitch which he threw 37.3% of the time in his MLB debut. He compliments that with a 94.8 MPH sinker, 95 MPH 4-seamer and a lesser used changeup. He’ll compete for a rotation spot in the spring. 2021 Projection: 5/4.32/1.35/88 in 86 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.80/1.24/179 in 171 IP
119) Alejandro Kirk TOR, C, 22.5 – Contact skills transferred to the majors in his 9 game MLB debut with a 16% K%. Crushed the ball on the ground with a 97.3 MPH exit velocity, but he didn’t fair as well in the air at 91.6 MPH. 2021 Projection: 48/13/56/.274/.338/.436/1 Prime Projection: 72/19/79/.286/.352/.456/2
120) Brayan Rocchio CLE, SS, 20.4 – Plus contact rates (13.6% K% at Short-A) with plus speed (14 steals in 69 games) and developing power (5 homers). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 85/16/69/.283/.338/.435/23
121) Liover Peguero PIT, SS, 20.3 – Struggled initially at alternate camp against advanced competition but was able to make adjustments and hold his own by the end of it. He’s an excellent athlete with plus speed and has shown an advanced feel to hit. 90 MPH average exit velocity in 2019 shows the power potential is in there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 84/20/73/.275/.336/.441/17
122) Isaac Paredes DET, 3B, 22.1 – Absolutely destroyed Mexican Winter League, slashing ..379/.480/.579 with 4 homers and a 12/27 K/BB in 42 games. His MLB debut didn’t go as well with a .568 OPS in 108 PA. He’s a plus hitter with an advanced plate approach and average power. 2021 Projection: 66/15/63/.258/.319/.403/2 Prime Projection: 83/21/77/.282/.350/.461/2
123) Dean Kremer BAL, RHP, 25.3 – The strikeout stuff transferred to the majors with 22 K’s and an above average 26.4% whiff% in 18.2 IP. He doesn’t overpower batters with a 92.8 MPH fastball and got hit hard with a 90.8 MPH exit velocity against, but his K upside makes him a nice late round target. 2021 Projection: 9/4.32/1.36/157 in 155 IP
124) Adbert Alzolay CHC, RHP, 26.1 – Threw his plus slider 39.8% of the time, putting up a .155 xwOBA with the pitch, and while he threw his changeup only 8% of the time, it showed potential with a 58.3% whiff%. Control/command is an issue with a 14.9% BB%. 2021 Projection: 8/4.42/1.41/143 in 145 IP
125) Tanner Houck BOS, RHP, 24.9 – Slider was dominant in his 17 inning MLB debut a .182 xwOBA and 47.2% whiff%. Control/command are below average (14.3% BB%), and needs to further develop his splitter. 2021 Projection: 8/4.44/1.41/143 in 150 IP
126) Shane Baz TB, RHP, 21.10 – Improved his changeup at alternate camp but it is still well behind his upper 90’s fastball and at least plus slider. How much he can improve his below average control/command will determine his ultimate upside. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/3.83/1.31/158 in 152 IP
127) Heriberto Hernandez TB, 1B/OF, 21.4 – 19 years old is on the old side to get excited by rookie ball numbers, but he did impress with double plus bat speed, a .344/.433/.646 triple slash, 11 homers and a 57/27 K/BB in 50 games in 2019. Tampa obviously liked what they saw by targeting him in their trade with Texas. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/23/78/.268/.340/.472/3
128) Shane McClanahan TB, LHP, 23.11 – Throws mid 90’s heat with two plus breaking balls and an improving changeup. Control took a big step forward in 2019, bringing his walk rate down to 3.4 BB/9. May never rack up innings, especially pitching for Tampa, but the upside is considerable. 2021 Projection: July-2/3.93/1.31/37 in 33 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.72/1.25/172 in 157 IP
129) Daulton Jefferies OAK, RHP, 25.8 – With news that Puk will be in the 2021 starting rotation, Jefferies will be moved to next man up, and he’s sure to rack up innings with Oakland’s injury prone rotation. He got roughed up in his 2 inning MLB debut (22.50 ERA), but more importantly his stuff looked good with a 94.5 MPH fastball and 5 pitch mix. He’s shown plus control and command in the minors (1.0 BB/9 in 2019) with his changeup as the money pitch. 2021 Projection: 7/4.26/1.28/116 in 120 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.85/1.22/160 in 160 IP
130) Lewin Diaz MIA, 1B, 24.4 – Weak MLB debut with an 11 wRC+, 29.3%/4.9% K%/BB%, and an 86.4 MPH exit velocity, but the 41 PA sample is too small to draw any conclusions. He’s shown a good feel to hit throughout his minor league career and has plus raw power that he just started to tap into in 2019. 2021 Projection: July-26/9/31/.248/.302/.425/0 Prime Projection: 67/24/78/.271/.329/.462/1
131) Sherten Apostel TEX, 3B, 22.1 – Didn’t do much in his MLB debut with 2 hits in 21 PA, but the power still shined through on statcast with an 88.8/96.5 MPH AVG/FB exit velocity. The 50% whiff% shows the risk. 2021 Projection: August-18/6/21/.225/.298/.416/1 Prime Projection: 73/28/85/.247/.339/.481/4
132) Brent Rooker MIN, OF, 26.5 – Strong 21 PA MLB debut, slashing .316/.381/.579 with a 5/0 K/BB and an 89.1/98.8 MPH AVG/FB exit velocity. It’s nice to see the power show up, but that wasn’t really in question, and the sample is too small to read anything into the 23.8% strikeout rate. 2021 Projection: 38/12/43/.242/.320/.451/1 Prime Projection: 67/25/81/.255/.342/.493/2
133) Alexander Canario SF, OF, 20.11 – Underwent surgery to repair a torn left labrum in November 2020. He received high marks at alternate camp by refining his plate approach and maturing as a hitter, which is good to hear considering the raw talent and plus power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/29/88/.251/.331/.492/10
134) Austin Wells NYY, C, 21.9 – Selected 28th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the lefty hitting Wells is an offensive minded catcher with a patient approach and power to all fields. College home run totals don’t exactly jump out at you (14 homers in 112 games including the Cape) and there are strikeout issues (103 K’s), but the Yankee Stadium short porch should help the power play up and his ability to hit to all fields gives him the chance to hit for average even with high strikeout totals. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/24/79/.258/.343/.454/5
135) Reid Detmers LAA, LHP, 21.9 – Selected 10th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Detmers is a 6’2” lefty with plus command over low 90’s heat and a deadly curveball. He’s polish over stuff, but it didn’t stop him from piling up K’s in college (19.6 K/9 in 22 IP in 2020). Change has the potential to be above average while the slider lags behind. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.92/1.26/192 in 184 IP
136) Tyler Soderstrom OAK, C, 19.4 – Selected 26th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Soderstrom is an offensive minded catcher with the potential to hit for both average and power, but is not a lock to stick behind the plate. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/23/76/.268/.335/.451/4
137) Yoelqui Cespedes CHW, OF, 23.6 – Recently packed on muscle weight and revamped his swing in order to get more power out of his 5’9”, 205 pound frame. He’s a plus runner and he has the bloodlines, but is mostly still a mystery. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/19/71/.255/.323/.428/15
138) Pedro Leon HOU, OF, 22.10 – Leon is an explosive athlete who has dominated in Cuba over two seasons, slashing .359/.420/.678 with 21 homers, 8 steals and a 46/20 K/BB in 65 games. He doesn’t have a long professional track record and the hit tool is questionable, but the upside is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/22/71/.243/.326/.443/12
139) Pedro Pineda OAK, OF, 17.7 – Pineda has possibly the highest upside in the international class with a plus power/speed combo and a quick bat that is geared for flyballs. He’s had some swing and miss problems and is still raw at the plate, so the risk is high. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 73/24/81/.248/.327/.458/15
140) Misael Urbina MIN, OF, 18.11 – Proved his mature plate approach and plus contact ability will translate against advanced competition at instructs. He’s your prototypical top of the order bat. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 86/15/63/.282/.351/.434/21
141) Maximo Acosta TEX, SS, 18.5 – Acosta is known for his advanced plate approach and feel to hit with the potential for above average speed and power. The skills are there for him to fly up prospect lists with a good pro debut. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/21/81/.277/.339/.448/16
142) Reginald Preciado CHC, SS, 17.10 – Preciado performed well at instructs against much older competition. He is 6’4”, 185 pounds with a consistent track record of hitting, and his projectable frame gives him the chance to grow into plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 77/25/85/.274/.346/.473/6
143) Ethan Hankins CLE, RHP, 21.10 – Continued to refine his secondaries at alternate camp which is the key to unlock his full potential. He’s 6’6”, 200 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and plus athleticism. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.88/1.28/181 in 173 IP
144) Brice Turang MIL, SS, 21.4 – Turang came to the alt site with added strength and started to hit the ball harder. He is a prototypical leadoff hitter with a good feel to hit, plus plate approach, and plus speed. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 83/15/58/.273/.345/.411/23
145) Peyton Burdick MIA, OF, 24.1 – Impressed at alternate camp with his prodigious power and good feel to hit. He hit 10 homers with a 91 MPH average exit velocity in 63 games at Full-A in 2019. He was a popular sleeper pick coming into 2020 and he seemed to live up to the hype if the reports are accurate. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/25/82/.256/.332/.464/9
146) Hudson Head PIT, OF, 20.0 – Hamstring injury limited Head in 2020. He is an aggressive player with plus speed and plus bat speed that generates the potential for plus power at peak. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/20/76/.261/.332/.432/23
147) Kyle Muller ATL, LHP, 23.6 – Throws a double plus mid 90’s fastball with high spin rates, but needs to improve his secondaries and his control to remain a starter. 2021 Projection: 1/4.51/1.42/29 in 28 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.92/1.33/175 in 168 IP
148) Alek Manoah TOR, RHP, 23.3 – Manoah is 6’6”, 260 pounds with a plus mid 90’s fastball, a potentially plus slider, and a developing change that he focused on improving at the alt site. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.89/1.27/176 in 169 IP
149) Blake Walston ARI, LHP, 19.9 – Walston is a projectable 6’5”, 195 pounds with a 4 pitch mix headlined by a fastball than can already reach the mid 90’s and a plus slider. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.83/1.26/179 in 173 IP
150) Aaron Sabato MIN, 1B, 21.10 – Selected 27th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Sabato is a 6’2”, 230 pound 1B only prospect who smashed 25 homers in 83 games in the ACC. He’s a patient hitter with some swing and miss concerns. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/25/81/.252/.337/.469/0
151) Rece Hinds CIN, 3B, 20.7 – Hinds has at least double plus power, and with news of an improved hit tool at the alt site and instructs, he has a chance to fly up prospect lists in 2021. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/28/77/.242/.314/.473/2
152) Cade Cavalli WASH, RHP, 22.7 – Selected 22nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Cavalli has a prototypical starter build at 6’4”, 226 pounds with mid 90’s heat, two swing and miss breaking balls, and a developing changeup. He’s had injury issues which has prevented him from pitching very much and there are control problems too, so the risk is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.06/1.33/151 in 156 IP
153) Brendan McKay TB, LHP, 25.4 – Underwent shoulder surgery in August. There is no timetable, but it’s doubtful he will be ready for the start of 2021 at the very least. Before the injury, he showed plus command of a 4 pitch mix, but none of his pitches were standout. 2021 Projection: 2/4.21/1.28/46 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.77/1.22/171 in 167 IP
154) Luis Medina NYY, RHP, 21.11 – Dominated in the Puerto Rico Winter League with a 15/2 K/BB, 3 hits, and 0 ER in 7 IP. Continuing to improve control/command will be key as he has some of the best swing and miss stuff in the minors with upper 90’s heat and the potential for two plus secondaries (curve, change). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/3.91/1.33/189 in 168 IP
155) Yasel Antuna WASH, SS, 21.6 – Missed almost all of 2019 recovering from Tommy John surgery and leg injuries, but was able to show off his monster potential at the alt site in 2020, impressing with his hitting ability and power potential. Antuna has a chance to be a big riser in 2021. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/23/81/.271/.338/.457/8
156) Aaron Schunk COL, 3B, 23.8 – Schunk’s game power broke out his junior year in the SEC, hitting .339 with 15 homers and a 29/14 K/BB in 57 games. He kept it going at Short-A in his pro debut, slashing .306/.370/.503 with 6 homers and a 25/14 K/BB in 46 games. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 77/20/76/.273/.335/.431/6
157) Michael Toglia COL, 1B, 22.7 – Switch hitter who is stronger from the left side, but made adjustments to his right handed swing at alternate camp which resulted in 3 homers from the right side to close out the “season.” ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/26/84/.252/.334/.466/2
158) Jackson Kowar KC, RHP, 24.6 – Double plus changeup with a mid 90’s fastball, but breaking ball lags behind. 2021 Projection: 3/4.41/1.38/63 in 70 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.96/1.32/168 in 174 IP
159) Justin Foscue TEX, 2B/3B, 22.0 – Selected 14th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Foscue has the potential for plus hit but doesn’t have big power or speed. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/19/71/.276/.339/.434/5
160) Ed Howard CHC, SS, 19.8 – Selected 16th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Howard’s best skill is his plus shortstop defense. The bat isn’t as strong, although he has hit well against top competition and will certainly add power at 6’2”, 185 pounds. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/20/77/.264/.335/.444/9
161) Nick Bitsko TB, RHP, 18.10 – Selected 24th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Bitsko is one of the youngest players in the draft due to reclassifying and coming out a year early. At 6’4”, 220 pounds he has prototypical starter size with a fastball that has touched 98 MPH and features a nasty curveball as his money pitch. He throws strikes and shows good feel on his lesser used changeup. Underwent surgery to repair a labrum issue in December and is expected to miss some of 2021. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 11/3.93/1.29/181 in 178 IP
162) Isaiah Greene NYM, OF, 19.7 – Selected 69th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Greene is a 6’1”, 180 pound lefty with plus speed and a swing geared for contact. He’s a great athlete with room to fill out his frame, so the power may come. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 79/18/71/.267/.333/.431/20
163) Jose Garcia CIN, SS, 23.0 – Struggled across the board in his 68 PA MLB debut with poor marks in exit velocity (86.6 MPH), K% (38.2%), BB% (1.5%), and speed (26.7 ft/sec). His bat wasn’t ready at all. 2021 Projection: 66/13/58/.248/.297/.391/8 Prime Projection: 72/18/74/.263/.318/.416/9
164) Jared Oliva PIT, OF, 25.4 – Went 3 for 16 with 6 strikeouts in his MLB debut, but statcast was kinder to him with a 29 ft/sec sprint speed and 93.2 MPH exit velocity. Plus speed and defense are his calling cards. 2021 Projection: 38/4/32/.248/.310/.385/9 Prime Projection: 77/13/52/.263/.328/.401/24
165) Brent Honeywell TB, RHP, 26.0 – Underwent a 4th elbow surgery in December 2020 which Tampa is calling a minor procedure. He had surgery in June 2019 to repair a fractured right elbow which he suffered while rehabbing from 2017 Tommy John surgery. The elbow problems are making it hard to keep the faith. 2021 Projection: July-2/4.45/1.36/28 in 30 IP Prime Projection: 7/4.11/1.31/138 in 138 IP
166) Jackson Rutledge WASH, RHP, 22.0 – Rutledge is 6’8”, 250 pounds with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and the potential for three quality secondaries, most notably his plus slider. He worked on improving his control and command in 2020. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.76/1.28/167 in 165 IP
167) Miguel Hiraldo TOR, SS, 20.7 – Power took a step forward in 2019, hitting 7 homers in 56 games in the Appy League while maintaining strong contact numbers (14.1%). He was considered one of the better hitters in the 2017 international class and has lived up to his reputation. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/23/82/.272/.334/.458/7
168) Kameron Misner MIA, OF, 23.3 – Physical specimen at 6’4”, 219 pounds, Misner has a plus power/speed combo but currently has more raw power than game power. He is ultra patient at the plate, sometimes to his detriment. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 82/23/76/.256/.342/.448/16
169) Braxton Garrett MIA, LHP, 23.8 – Showed off his dominant curveball in his 7.2 IP MLB debut with a 50.7 whiff%, and the change played well too (40% whiff%), but his 89.6 MPH fastball got absolutely crushed with a 1.133 slugging against. 2021 Projection: 4/4.38/1.34/76 in 81 IP Prime Projection: 10/3.96/1.31/169 in 173 IP
170) Luisangel Acuna TEX, SS, 19.1 – Has hit really well at instructs but without much power, and at 5’10”, 155 pounds there is a question as to how much power potential there is down the line. He does have speed and it’s tough not to love the bloodlines. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 82/14/66/.283/.352/.419/20
171) Ryan Jeffers MIN, C, 23.10 – Stepped in when Mitch Garver went down and he took advantage of the opportunity, slashing .273/.355/.436 with 3 homers and a 91.6/99.4 MPH AVG/FB exit velocity. 30.6% K% was high, but his minor league numbers show the potential for that to come down. 2021 Projection: 36/10/38/.247/.323/.431/0 Prime Projection: 64/23/69/.261/.337/.462/1
172) Seth Beer ARI, 1B, 24.7 – The DH will be crucial for Beer’s playing time projections. Even with a DH, we’ve seen players like this struggle to get playing time even if they rake. 2021 Projection: July-23/10/28/.254/.325/.456/0 Prime Projection: 63/26/75/.269/.338/.483/1
173) Keibert Ruiz LAD, C, 22.8 – Focused on increasing his power production at alternate camp, and it paid off immediately with him uncorking a dinger in his 2 game MLB debut. He has plus hitting ability with elite contact rates, so increased power can take him to the next level.. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 68/17/64/.280/.331/.422/0
174) Mark Vientos NYM, 3B, 21.4 – Came to alternate camp showing increased strength and the ability to hit the ball out of the park going the other way. He’s 6’4”, 185 pounds and was already smoking the ball with a 91 MPH exit velocity in 2019, so the power potential is considerable. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/28/85/.254/.326/.477/3
175) Brett Baty NYM, 3B, 21.5 – Showed up to alternate camp in the “best shape of his life” and continued to show off his all fields power and selective plate approach. How much the hit tool can improve will dictate his ceiling. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 76/26/83/.254/.341/.473/2
176) Ryan Pepiot LAD, RHP, 23.7 – Has one of the best changeups in the minors and now his fastball ticked up into the mid 90’s at alternate camp. He’s had control problems throughout his career, and will need to prove he can hold that velocity over the course of a full season. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/3.90/1.32/176 in 164
177) Sam Huff TEX, C, 23.3 – The power was not undersold as Huff smashed 3 homers with a 100.8 MPH FB/LD exit velocity in his 33 PA MLB debut. The strikeouts weren’t undersold either as he notched a 40.7% whiff%, while a .471 BABIP buoyed his .355 BA. 2021 Projection: 33/12/39/.231/.291/.429/1 Prime Projection: 62/25/77/.242/.309/.453/3
178) Andy Pages LAD, OF, 20.4 – Prodigious power with 19 homers and a 53.5% FB% in 63 games in 2019. It comes with some strikeouts, but the hitting skills are there for that to improve, and he should chip in some stolen bases too. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/29/80/.247/.331/.471/6
179) Jordan Walker STL, 3B, 18.10 – Selected 21st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Walker is 6’5”, 220 pounds with a quick, athletic swing and plus power. Like many hitters this tall, there are questions about the ultimate hit tool. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 78/24/75/.262/.335/.456/7
180) Jake Vogel LAD, OF, 19.6 – Selected 100th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Vogel’s calling card is his double plus speed and excellent athleticism. He’s only 5’11”, 165 pounds, but he has sneaky pop evidenced by a top exit velocity of 97 MPH at a 2019 Perfect game event which puts him in the top 4% of his class. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 78/16/71/.261/.327/.418/23
181) Corbin Martin ARI, RHP, 25.3 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2019 and other than an oblique strain in August, all reports of his recovery were positive. He throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a 95.5 MPH fastball, and could be the next man up in Arizona. 2021 Projection: 4/4.34/1.36/85 in 86 IP Prime Projection: 11/3.98/1.31/175 in 170 IP
182) Daz Cameron DET, OF, 24.2 – Slashed .193/.220/.263 in 59 PA in his MLB debut, but the underlying numbers show there is hope. 26.5 whiff% is better than his 32.2% K%, and the exit velocity numbers weren’t too bad (87.1/93.5 MPH AVG/FB exit velo). He has above average speed and there are OF jobs in Detroit to be won. 2021 Projection: 43/8/36/.237/.309/.398/8 Prime Projection: 76/18/71/.253/.331/.427/15
183) Gabriel Arias CLE, SS, 21.1 – Came on in the 2nd half of 2019, slashing .355/.385/.565 with 10 homers and a 48/11 K/BB in final 51 games at High-A. He’s still raw at the plate, but has near plus raw power and an improving hit tool. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 67/22/74/.254/.310/.436/6
184) Bryson Stott PHI, SS, 23.5 – Stott has solid skills across the board but is without a carrying tool. Should chip in a little bit in every category. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/19/72/.268/.334/.427/14
185) Luis Rodriguez LAD, OF, 18.7 – Only reps he got this year was in the Dominican Instructional League. Rodriguez makes hard contact to all fields with a line drive approach and above average speed. At 6’2”, 175 pounds he has the chance to grow into more power, although it is not expected to be a major part of his game. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 84/20/72/.278/.347/.441/12
186) Yusniel Diaz BAL, OF, 24.6 – Performed well and showed good power at alt camp. Hasn’t had the full on breakout that would win him a full time job, but has the talent to slowly work his way into the lineup. 2021 Projection: 28/7/28/.251/.312/.419/1 Prime Projection: 72/22/77/.267/.331/.449/7
187) Luis Toribio SF, 3B, 20.6 – Worked on turning his considerable raw power into game power at instructs. Toribio is physically mature with an advanced plate approach and strong exit velocity readings. Here he is ripping a 111 MPH single. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/22/79/.264/.348/.452/3
188) Khalil Lee KC, OF, 22.9 – 28.2% K% and 59.3% GB% in 2019 is a horrible combination, but he has a plus power/speed combo and was 20/21 years old at Double-A. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 78/21/72/.253/.336/.443/17
189) Anderson Tejeda TEX, SS, 22.11 – Made his MLB debut in 2020 and played as advertised with high strikeout rates (39% K% in 77 PA) and plus power potential (98.9 MPH FB/LD exit velocity with a 14.3 degree launch angle). 2021 Projection: 42/12/47/.228/.290/.423/6 Prime Projection: 69/25/81/.242/.321/.453/9
190) Tristen Lutz MIL, OF, 22.7 – Strikeout rates are high but he has double plus raw power and doesn’t sell out for homers. He continued to work on refining his approach in 2020. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 74/25/82/.263/.340/.473/6
191) Tanner Burns CLE, RHP, 22.3 – Selected 36th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Burns has a history of excellent production in the SEC with a pitching line of 2.86/1.17/210/67 in 188.2 career IP. He has plus command over a fastball he can ramp up to 87 MPH, to go along with a plus breaking ball and average change. He’s on the small side at 6’0”, 215 pounds and had shoulder problems in 2019, so durability is a concern. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.15/1.27/162 in 168 IP
192) Maikol Hernandez BAL, SS, 17.6 – At 6’3”, 175 pounds, Hernandez has loads of upside with plus speed and the potential for plus power. He’s currently an all fields, line drive hitter who consistently makes hard contact. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 73/24/78/.259/.327/.452/12
193) Travis Swaggerty PIT, OF, 23.9 – Showed off improved pull side power at the alt site to go along with plus outfield defense. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 77/18/71/.264/.331/.421/16
194) Ryan Vilade COL, SS, 22.1 – Made adjustments to unlock more of his plus raw power in 2019, lowering GB% 10% to 42.9% and hitting 12 homers in 128 games at High-A. He did so while maintaining a strong plate approach (16.2% K%/9.5% BB%) ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 77/19/73/.276/.340/.434/8
195) JJ Goss TB, RHP, 20.3 – Fastball ticked up at instructs and continued to show a swing and miss slider and good feel for a changeup. He throws strikes and knows how to pitch. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 12/3.81/1.24/173 in 171 IP
196) Alexander Ramirez NYM, OF, 18.3 – Signed for $2.05 million in 2019, Ramirez is a great athlete with a projectable 6’3”, 170 pound frame and a good feel to hit. He was one of my favorite late round targets in 2019/20 first year player drafts. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 81/22/76/.267/.341/.451/16
197) Jhoan Duran MIN, RHP, 23.3 – Fastball can reach triple digits and throws a plus low 90’s sinker/splitter hybrid. Bullpen risk is high ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 10/3.96/1.34/157 in 162 IP
198) Aaron Ashby MIL, LHP, 22.10 – Fastball ticked up in 2020 and is now sitting in the mid 90’s, but secondaries and control need to improve for him to remain in the rotation. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/3.82/1.31/141 in 125 IP
199) Bobby Miller LAD, RHP, 22.0 – Selected 29th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Miller is 6’5”, 220 pounds with a plus fastball that reaches the upper 90’s, a plus slider, and a potentially plus changeup. 2020 was the first year he was going to be a full time starter, and his delivery indicates some bullpen risk. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/3.92/1.29/149 in 151 IP
200) Ismael Mena CHC, OF, 18.4 – Signed for $2.2 million in 2019, Mena is a lean 6’3”, 185 pounds with a line drive approach, developing power, and plus speed. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/18/71/.262/.330/.424/17
201) Josh Wolf CLE, RHP, 20.7 – Wolf is an athletic and projectable 6’3”, 170 pounds whose fastball should sit in the mid 90s at peak with a plus breaking ball and developing change. Trade to the pitching prospect paradise of Cleveland can only help his development. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.96/1.30/167 in 169 IP
202) Bo Naylor CLE, C, 21.1 – Played well at alt camp, showing off an advanced hit tool and mature plate approach. He only has about average power, but he does have some speed which gives him the chance to be an all category contributor from the catcher position. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/18/71/.271/.344/.432/7
203) Jeremy Pena HOU, SS, 23.6 – Played well in the Domincan Winter League, slashing .306/.349/.430 with 3 homers, 7 steals, and a 23/7 K/BB in 30 games. He is a plus defender with above average speed and a solid plate approach, but power remains below average. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/15/69/.262/.331/.405/14
204) Zach DeLoach SEA, OF, 22.7 – Selected 43rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, DeLoach exploded in the 2019 Cape Cod League with a .353/.428/.541 triple-slash after disappointing with a .611 OPS in the SEC earlier that year. He carried over the Cape Cod league success in 2020 with a 1.336 OPS, 6 steals and a 3/14 K/BB in 18 games. He doesn’t have any elite tools, but has the chance to be an all category contributor. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/20/74/.267/.333/.434/12
205) Alexander Vargas NYY, SS, 19.5 – Showed plus contact ability in 2019 (12.7% K%) with plus speed (13 steals) and should start hitting the ball with more authority as he gets stronger. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 81/14/62/.272/.338/.411/21
206) Brennan Malone PIT, RHP, 20.7 – Malone is a power pitcher who throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a potentially plus fastball/slider combo. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 13/3.83/1.26/187 in 178 IP
207) Tyler Callihan CIN, 2B/3B, 20.9 – Callihan has plus power with an aggressive approach at the plate and limited defensive value. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 67/25/81/.267/.328/.465/3
208) Ryan Weathers SD, LHP, 21.4 – Impressed San Diego enough at alt camp for them to put him on the postseason roster where he made his MLB debut with 1.1 scoreless IP. His stuff ticked up in 2020, giving him the potential for 3 above average pitches to go along with his advanced feel to pitch and plus control. 2021 Projection: 2/4.28/1.31/44 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 12/3.82/1.25/169 in 178 IP
209) Antoine Kelly MIL, LHP, 21.4 – Kelly impressed at the alternate site with added velocity and improved secondaries. He is 6’6”, 205 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball, plus slider and average change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.84/1.27/166 in 163 IP
210) Cole Winn TEX, RHP, 21.4 – Took a step forward in 2020 with his fastball ticking up into the mid 90’s and showing improved secondaries. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 12/3.95/1.29/174 in 178 IP
211) Bayron Lora TEX, OF, 18.6 – Signed for $3.9 million in 2019, Lora is 6’5”, 230 pounds with double plus raw power, but it comes with some swing and miss. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 69/28/82/.249/.326/.494/3
212) Alexfri Planez CLE, OF, 19.8 – Big time power potential with a raw, aggressive approach at the plate and above average speed. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/25/77/.254/.322/.471/8
213) Gilberto Celestino MIN, OF, 22.2 – Plus contact/speed profile with a 90 MPH average exit velocity. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/14/65/.273/.332/.408/16
214) Oswald Peraza NYY, SS, 20.10 – 13.5% K% and 18 steals in 46 games at Full-A in 2019. Peraza has plus athleticism with above average raw power that he hasn’t been able to fully tap into yet. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/14/65/.263/.322/.410/19
215) Jeremy De La Rosa WASH, OF, 19.2 – Advanced enough to go straight to stateside ball as a 17 year old in 2019, and Washington continued to push him in 2020 by bringing him to the alt site where he was able to hold his own against advanced competition. De La Rosa is an excellent athlete with the potential for average to above average production across the board. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/22/78/.264/.336/.445/9
216) Braden Shewmake ATL, SS, 23.4 – Showed in 2019 that his plus contact skills and plus speed would transfer to pro ball with a 12.8% K% and 11 steals in 51 games at Full-A. At 6’4”, 190 pounds, there should be some more power in the tank as well. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 74/15/65/.272/.330/.421/16
217) Wilderd Patino ARI, OF, 19.9 – Made improvements to his swing and showed more pop at instructs in 2020. He hit a “huge home run” against Reid Detmers. He is a tooled up, high upside power/speed combo but there are concerns over the hit tool. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/21/72/.251/.333/.441/18
218) Parker Meadows DET, OF, 21.5 – Showed off his plus athleticism at alt camp in 2020. Full season debut in 2019 was underwhelming with a .221/.296/.312 triple-slash, but a 22.4% K% and 9.3% BB% is very encouraging considering the plus athleticism and power/speed combo. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 75/20/71/.253/.331/.432/14
219) Keoni Cavaco MIN, SS, 19.10 – High risk, high reward prospect with a plus power/combo but is a major hit tool risk (35/4 K/BB in 25 game pro debut in 2019). ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 71/25/76/.241/.298/.449/11
220) Ethan Small MIL, LHP, 24.2 – Small doesn’t have big stuff but he racks up strikeouts with deception and plus command. He struck out 168 batters in 102 IP in the SEC and then came into pro ball in 2019 and did the same thing with a 36/4 K/BB in 21 IP at mostly Full-A. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/4.06/1.28/173 in 171 IP
221) Zack Thompson STL, LHP, 23.5 – Thompson throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a high spin rate, plus curveball. He has some injury red flags and needs to improve his command. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/3.93/1.32/171 in 164 IP
222) Jordan Nwogu CHC, OF, 22.1 – Selected 88th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Nwogu is 6’3”, 235 pounds with a plus power/speed combo and very strong numbers in his 3 years in the Big Ten, slashing .334/.430/.545 with 20 homers, 30 steals, and a 96/63 K/BB in 125 career games. There are some concerns over his swing, but the upside is considerable. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/23/77/.253/.325/.457/14
223) Jack Kochanowicz LAA, RHP, 20.3 – Kochanowicz is 6’6”, 220 pounds with a plus fastball/curve combo and developing change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 12/3.89/1.26/174 in 176 IP
224) Jhonny Piron TB, OF, 17.2 – At 6’1”, 165 pounds, Piron is tooled up with excellent athleticism, plus speed and power projection, but needs to continue refining his hit tool. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 77/20/74/.262/.331/.443/14
225) Tyler Stephenson CIN, C, 24.8 – Smashed in his 20 PA MLB debut with 2 homers and a .294 BA. The power is nice to see as he’s always displayed a strong plate approach in the minors. 2021 Projection: 28/7/33/.251/.319/.406/1 Prime Projection: 61/18/67/.268/.337/.428/1
226) Keegan Akin BAL, LHP, 26.0 – Solid MLB debut with a 4.56 ERA and 30.2 K% in 25.2 IP. He relies heavily on his 91.9 MPH 4-seam fastball that he threw 62% of the time. 2021 Projection: 8/4.43/1.42/151 in 155 IP
227) Michael Baumann BAL, RHP, 25.7 – Flexor mass strain ended his season in August. He was impressing at alt camp before that with a mid 90’s fastball and 3 secondaries headlined by a plus slider. 2021 Projection: 2/4.46/1.39/50 in 55 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.07/1.30/162 in 165 IP
228) Adam Kloffenstein TOR, RHP, 20.8 – Kloffenstein is 6’5”, 243 pounds with an average to above average 4-pitch mix. Pitched well as an 18 year old at Short-A in 2019 with a pitching line of 2.24/1.09/64/23 in 64.1 IP. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.95/1.32/171 in 176 IP
229) Luis Gil NYY, RHP, 22.10 – High risk, high reward prospect with an upper 90’s fastball but control/command and secondaries are still raw. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.95/1.34/155 in 152 IP
230) Logan Allen CLE, LHP, 23.10 – Will compete for the 5th starter job in Spring. He throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a 94 MPH fastball and plus slider. 2021 Projection: 7/4.48/1.40/113 in 130 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.33/151 in 161 IP
231) Monte Harrison MIA, OF, 25.8 – 51% K% in his 51 PA MLB debut shows the extreme swing and miss issues he has had throughout his entire career. He’s a great athlete with a plus power/speed combo, but the risk is starting to overtake the reward. 2021 Projection: 27/5/23/.203/.271/.353/6
232) Jake Fraley SEA, OF, 25.10 – Has struggled two years in a row in small sample, cups of coffee on the MLB level, putting up a combined triple-slash of .152/.200/.227 with a 25/2 K/BB in 70 PA. Statcast numbers don’t provide a silver lining either with an 83.1 MPH exit velocity and average speed. 2021 Projection: 28/6/31/.231/.288/.391/3
233) Jeremiah Jackson LAA, SS, 21.0 – 33% K% as a 19 year old in rookie ball in 2019, which means the risk is sky high, but he also smacked a ridiculous 23 homers in 65 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/27/81/.241/.319/.451/10
234) Logan Davidson OAK, SS, 23.3 – Made gains in 2020 by improving his below average hit tool, giving hope he will be able to get to his plus power/speed combo. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 69/20/75/.249/.325/.443/12
235) Jared Shuster ATL, LHP, 22.8 – Selected 25th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Shuster showed dramatically improved control in the 2019 Cape Cod League (1.4 BB/9 in 32 IP), and not only did he maintain that in 26.1 IP in 2020 (1.4 BB/9), but he also increased his fastball velocity by about 4 MPH with the ability to hit 97 MPH. His best pitch is a plus changeup to go along with an average slider. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.21/1.30/168 in 173 IP
236) Jared Kelley CHW, RHP, 19.5 – Selected 47th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Kelley throws mid 90’s gas with a plus changeup, but lacks feel on his breaking ball. The upside is considerable if the breaking ball improves, but if it doesn’t he may end up in the pen. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.98/1.31/158 in 155 IP
237) Cole Wilcox SD, RHP, 21.9 – Selected 80th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Wilcox was starting to show improved control with only 2 walks in 23 IP before the season got shutdown (5.7 BB/9 in 2019). It’s a good sign as the stuff is nasty with a mid 90’s fastball, potentially plus slider and developing change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.08/1.33/161 in 158 IP
238) Hans Crouse TEX, RHP, 22.6 – Worked out on his own in 2020 due to a personal issue. His stuff took a step back in 2019 because of a bone spur in his elbow which required surgery after the season. Assuming he is back to 100% in 2021, he throws a mid 90’s fastball with a plus slider and above average change. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 11/3.87/1.28/162 in 155 IP
239) Jordan Westburg BAL, SS, 22.1 – Selected 30th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Westburg has the raw talent to be a plus power/speed combo, but he hasn’t been able to tap into his raw power yet with only 10 homers in 124 NCAA games, and the hit tool is also a concern with high strikeout rates throughout his career. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/15/68/.246/.318/.420/13
240) William Contreras ATL, C, 23.3 – Worked on his defense in 2020 to the point he can now potentially be plus behind the dish. Offensively he continued to show a good feel to hit with plus raw power. Shea Langeliers is still lurking, so Contreras will likely need a trade to project for full time at-bats. 2021 Projection: 15/4/19/.242/.291/.392/0 Prime Projection: 52/22/61/.267/.328/.443/0
241) Dillon Dingler DET, C, 22.6 – Selected 38th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Dingler was just starting to tap into his raw power in 2020 with 5 homers in 13 games. He’s a plus athlete for a catcher with the chance to steal a handful of bases, which is always nice to get from your catcher position. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 69/17/63/.260/.328/.424/7
242) Miguel Vargas LAD, 3B, 21.5 – Advanced hitter who stood out at instructs, but has yet to tap fully into his raw power and has limited defensive value. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 68/20/75/.273/.348/.448/6
243) Clayton Beeter LAD, RHP, 22.6 – Selected 66th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Beeter has impressive stuff with a mid to upper 90’s fastball and the potential for two plus breaking balls. 2020 was his first year as a starter in college, and while the numbers are impressive (2.14 ERA with a 33/4 K/BB), it came in only 21 IP and he had a 8.7 BB/9 in 20.2 IP in 2019. Reliever risk is high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/3.83/1.32/141 in 127 IP
244) Miguel Amaya CHC, C, 22.1 – Focused on improving his defense at the alt site. 16.8% K% and 13.2% BB% as a 20 year old at High-A in 2019 shows his mature plate approach. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 63/19/66/.265/.342/.433/1
245) Diego Cartaya LAD, C, 19.7 – One of the top international signings in 2018, Cartaya has an advanced plate approach with the potential to hit for both average and power. He is also a lock to stick behind the dish. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/20/73/.274/.340/.438/1
246) Bryan Mata BOS, RHP, 21.11 – Control took a major step forward in 2019, cutting his walk rate from 7.3 BB/9 in 2018 to 3.6 BB/9 in 2019. He continued to work on that in 2020 at the alt site. He has big time stuff headlined by a plus fastball/slider combo, but still needs to work on command and consistently. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/4.14/1.33/161 in 169 IP
247) Hudson Haskin BAL, OF, 22.3 – Selected 39th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Haskin has shown the ability to hit for hard contact with strong plate approach numbers at Tulane, slashing .363/.457/.612 with 11 homers and a 39/40 K/BB in 73 career games. He’s a plus defender with plus speed although it only resulted in 5 steals. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/18/70/.267/.336/.433/11
248) Jared Jones PIT, RHP, 19.8 – Selected 44th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Jones is a great athlete with a mid to upper 90’s fastball, potentially plus slider and developing change. His control has been spotty and he doesn’t have ideal size at 6’1”, 180 pounds. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 9/4.11/1.34/154 in 151 IP
249) Owen Caissie CHC, OF, 18.9 – Selected 45th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Caissie is young for high high school class and has plus raw power with above average speed at 6’4”, 190 pounds, but it comes with some strikeout issues. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 73/24/79/.242/.327/.462/9
250) Blaze Jordan BOS, 3B, 18.3 – Selected 89th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Jordan has been known for his prodigious raw power for years now, putting up impressive exit velocity numbers, but limited defensive value means he’s likely going to have to hit his ceiling to see everyday at-bats. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 62/24/71/.250/.325/.467/4
251) Carson Tucker CLE, SS, 18.2 – Selected 23rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Tucker has shown good feel to hit with plus speed and the ability to stick at SS. Power should develop but doesn’t project to be a major part of his game. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 73/14/64/.271/.326/.413/15
252) Manuel Beltre TOR, SS, 16.10 – Beltre in an advanced hitter with excellent contact rates and a history of performing against top competition at Perfect Game events. He doesn’t have the monster power/speed combo, but he should grow into more power, and the hit tool combined with all the exposure he’s gotten makes him much safer than other international prospects. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 73/22/79/.277/.345/.458/6
253) Slade Cecconi ARI, RHP, 21.9 – Selected 33rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Cecconi is 6’4”, 220 pounds with a plus fastball/slider combo, but has had trouble maintaining his stuff throughout his career and as he gets deeper into games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.18/1.33/154 in 162 IP
254) JT Ginn NYM, RHP, 21.10 – Selected 52nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Ginn underwent Tommy John surgery after exiting his first start of the season after 3 IP. He showed his dominance in 2019 with a pitching line of 3.13/1.05/105/19 in 86.1 IP in the SEC on the back of his plus fastball/slider combo and a changeup that flashes plus. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.93/1.26/174 in 166 IP
255) Will Wilson SF, SS, 22.8 – Impressed with his raw power at alternate camp and instructs which is nice to see after averaging only an 86 MPH exit velocity in his pro debut. He projects as a solid all around hitter. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 72/20/74/.265/.331/.440/4
256) Masyn Winn STL, SS/RHP, 19.0 – Selected 54th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Winn is a two way player with considerable upside at both SS and pitcher. He throws mid 90’s heat with the potential for two plus secondaries (breaking ball and changeup), and he has a plus power/speed combo at the dish. He’s only 5’11”, 180 pounds, so there are some concerns over his size as a pitcher, and he also needs to refine his hit tool at the plate. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 6/3.91/1.34/109 in 106 IP – 61/15/58/.241/.316/.420/11
257) Arol Vera LAA, SS, 18.7 – Signed for $2 million in 2019, the 6’3”, 187 pound Vera has shown a good feel to hit and has the chance to grow into plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/23/81/.268/.334/.452/6
258) Jairo Pomares SF, OF, 20.8 – Impressive pro debut in 2019, slashing .368/.401/.542 with 3 homers, 5 steals, a 90 MPH avg. exit velocity and a 26/10 K/BB in 37 games. He doesn’t project for huge home run or stolen base totals, but he has a chance to be solid 5 category player. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/19/76/.270/.331/.436/10
259) Joe Ryan TB, RHP, 24.10 – Pulverized 3 levels of the minors (A, A+, AA) in 2019 using mostly a plus fastball that he commands well, putting up a pitching line of 1.96/0.84/183/27 in 123.2 IP. Needs to improve secondaries to keep those numbers up at the major league level. 2021 Projection: 1/4.36/1.37/24 in 25 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.09/1.33/160 in 157 IP
260) Mike Siani CIN, OF, 21.8 – Full season debut in 2019 wasn’t great (.672 OPS), but he displayed a solid plate approach (20.5% K%/8.7% BB%) with plus speed (45 steals) and developing power (6 homers). Plus centerfield defense should give his bat time to develop. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/14/61/.263/.328/.409/25
261) Coby Mayo BAL, 3B, 19.4 – Selected 103rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Mayo has big raw power at 6’5”, 215 pounds but it comes with batting average concerns and limited defensive value. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 64/24/76/.240/.314/.466/4
262) David Calabrese LAA, OF, 18.6 – Selected 82nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Calabrese is one of the youngest players in the draft. His game is built around double plus speed and CF defense, and while he should grow into more power, at 5’11”, 160 pounds, it doesn’t figure to be a major part of his game. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/13/59/.265/.327/.406/24
263) Cristian Santana DET, SS, 17.3 – Santana stands out for his advanced plate approach and hit tool. Like most high priced international signings, he’s an excellent athlete with power projection: ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 81/20/74/.277/.352/.455/7
264) Nick Yorke BOS, 2B, 19.0 – Selected 17th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Yorke has an advanced feel to hit and a mature approach at the plate, but doesn’t project for big power or speed totals. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 83/18/71/.278/.343/.442/6
265) Kohei Arihara TEX, RHP, 28.8 – Arihara pounds the strike zone with a 7 pitch mix that hasn’t produced very many strikeouts in Japan (7.2 K/9 in 2020). He features a splitter as his best secondary while his fastball sits in the low 90’s, ultimately profiling as back end starter. 2021 Projection: 8/4.37/1.32/131 in 157 IP
266) Daniel Johnson CLE, OF, 25.9 – Will compete for a likely strong side of a platoon role in Spring. He went 1 for 13 in his MLB debut in 2020. Plus power/speed combo, but a questionable hit tool could limit him to a part time role. 2021 Projection: 38/9/41/.243/.306/.425/6 Prime Projection: 62/16/66/.252/.318/.450/9
267) Jahmai Jones BAL, 2B, 23.8 – Changing his swing to unlock more power didn’t take in 2019, and he looked much better in 2020 going with his natural line drive approach. 2B job is wide open in Baltimore. 2021 Projection: 46/8/41/.241/.307/.390/7 Prime Projection: 67/13/61/.268/.327/.412/11
268) Kyle Isbel KC, OF, 24.1 – Hamstring and hamate injuries tanked Isbel’s 2019 season, leading to a 86 wRC+ in 52 games at High-A, but he looked much better in the Fall League with a .315 BA, 1 homer, 6 steals and a 20/14 K/BB in 91 PA. Plus defense and plus speed are his best skills. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/16/67/.268/.325/.417/19
269) Seth Corry SF, LHP, 22.5 – Dominated in his full season debut in 2019 with a pitching line of 1.76/1.07/172/58 in 122.2 IP. He has the potential for 3 above average pitches, but command will have to take a step forward to remain a starter (4.3 BB/9). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 7/4.02/1.34/109 in 111 IP
270) Thad Ward BOS, RHP, 23.2 – Velocity ticked up and developed a plus cutter en route to a dominant season in Full-A and High-A in 2019. Throws a 5 pitch mix with mid rotation upside. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.23/1.33/159 in 164 IP
271) Alexander Vizcaino NYY, RHP, 23.10 – Mid 90’s fastball with a plus changeup and a slider that took a step forward at alt camp. He put up a 128/38 K/BB in 115 IP split between Full-A and High-A in 2019. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 10/4.10/1.33/166 in 168 IP
272) Jay Groome BOS, LHP, 21.7 – Tommy John wiped out almost all of Groome’s 2018 and 2019, but he looked solid at the alt site in 2020 with a potentially plus fastball/curve combo. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.94/1.28/157 in 154 IP
273) Thomas Szapucki NYM, LHP, 24.10 – Returned from Tommy John surgery in 2019 after missing all of 2018 and proved his plus fastball/curve combo is still intact with 72 strikeouts in 61.2 IP at mostly High-A. He stayed healthy all year in 2020 showing off the same stuff. 2021 Projection: 1/4.43/1.38/35 in 35 IP Prime Projection: 8/4.03/1.31/152 in 150 IP
274) Kyle Harrison SF, LHP, 19.8 – Selected 85th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Harrison pounds the strikezone with a potentially plus 3 pitch mix (fastball, slider, change). He knows how to pitch and could be a big riser in 2021. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.91/1.24/176 in 173 IP
275) Jake McCarthy ARI, OF, 23.8 – Here is what Arizona’s farm director, Josh Barfield, said about McCarthy in this MLB.com article, “But to Jake’s credit, he came back from the shutdown and was a completely different guy … as drastic of a change in a guy as you’ll see. He put on 25 pounds of muscle and made a radical swing change. He has been mashing, just pummeling the baseball.” He was the 39th overall pick in 2018 and has hit for solid batting averages with high stolen base totals in his short pro career, so reports of added power is great to hear. Could be big 2021 breakout. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/20/76/.254/.322/.438/16
276) Oscar Colas FA, OF/LHP, 22.6 – Colas is a two way player with mid 90’s heat, but has only pitched 3.1 professional innings and didn’t pitch at all last season in Japan’s minor leagues. On the offensive side, he’s been hitting for power since 17 years old in Cuba, and was able to launch 12 homers in 73 games in Japan in 2019, but it has come with a healthy amount of strikeouts. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/23/75/.247/.318/.435/8
277) Colton Welker COL, 3B, 23.6 – Raw power needs to take a step forward to fully take advantage of his good feel to hit. ETA: 2021 Prime Projection: 71/20/73/.270/.328/435/3
278) Canaan Smith PIT, OF, 22.1 – Known for his plus walk rates since high school, and has present raw power at 6’0”, 215 pounds that he hasn’t yet turned into big time home run totals. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/21/74/.259/.347/.441/6
279) Jhon Diaz TB, OF, 18.6 – Struggled at instructs which isn’t too concerning considering his age. He signed for $1.5 million in 2019 and projects for solid production across the board. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/19/74/.272/.335/.432/10
280) Luis Medina MIL, OF, 18.1 – Worked on catching up to elite velocity at instructs. He signed for $1.3 million in 2019 because of a smooth lefty swing that generates easy plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 65/23/72/.248/.326/.462/5
281) Francisco Morales PHI, RHP, 21.5 – Great stuff with a mid 90’s fastball and plus slider, but changeup lags behind and has major bullpen risk. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/3.92/1.34/159 in 153 IP
282) Luis Garcia HOU, RHP, 24.4 – Mediocre MLB debut with a 9/5 K/BB in 12.1 IP. He throws a 5 pitch mix headlined by a plus changeup. Mid-rotation upside if his control/command can improve. 2021 Projection: 2/4.54/1.38/49 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.11/1.32/166 in 165 IP
283) Pavin Smith ARI, 1B, 25.2 – Solid MLB debut, slashing .270/.341/.405 with 1 homer and an 18.2%/11.4% K%/BB% in 44 PA. Smith has displayed at least plus contact rates everywhere he has played, and has slowly started to tap into a little more power. 2021 Projection: 29/5/26/.262/.328/.406/1 Prime Projection: 76/17/72/.281/.348/.436/2
284) Cal Raleigh SEA, C, 24.4 – Plus power hitting catcher with 50%+ flyball rates. Drilled 29 homers in 121 games split between High-A and Double-A in 2019, and the power played well at instructs in 2020 as well. 2021 Projection: 8/2/11/.215/.281/.418/0 Prime Projection: 58/22/66/.238/.314/.441/1
285) Christopher Morel CHC, 3B, 21.9 – Reports from alt camp talked about Morel’s improved hit tool, which is great to hear considering his plus power/speed combo. If the gains are real, Morel has a chance to breakout in 2021, especially for fantasy. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 65/21/71/.242/.308/.441/11
286) Alexander Mojica PIT, 3B, 18.8 – One of the best hitters in the Dominican Summer League in 2019, slashing .351/.468/.580 with 8 homers and a 34/37 K/BB in 55 games. Has a patient hitter with plus raw power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 66/19/69/.268/.337/.461/3
287) Brenton Doyle COL, OF, 22.11 – Doyle has completely demolished the competition in his 3 years in Division II and then in his pro debut in the Pioneer League. He has a plus power/speed combo, but he has yet to consistently face advanced competition and the hit tool is a bit of a question mark. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 63/17/68/.243/.325/.442/11
288) Jonatan Clase SEA, OF, 18.10 – Got bigger and stronger in 2020, which is great to see after he displayed a good feel to hit and plus speed in his pro debut in 2019. He could be a major riser in 2021. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/14/68/.269/.336/.414/23
289) Daniel Cabrera DET, OF, 22.7 – Selected 62nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Cabrera has been known for his sweet swing and potentially plus hit tool since high school, but he lacks impact power or speed. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/14/.66/.276/.338/.427/8
290) Ezequiel Duran NYY, 2B, 21.10 – Power broke out at Short-A in 2019 with a league leading 13 homers in 66 games. He’s raw at the plate, but he’s a good athlete and scorches the ball ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/22/77/.251/.326/.461/8
291) Austin Beck OAK, OF, 22.5 – Reports of improved pitch recognition and power at instructs in 2020. Strikeout rate spiked to 34.3% at High-A in 2019 and remains all around raw in his game. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/21/77/.242/.314/.435/9
292) Mason Martin PIT, 1B, 21.10 – Slashed .254/.351/.558 with 35 homers and a 168/68 K/BB in 131 games split between Full-A and High-A in 2019. Poor defensive 1B, so finding playing time will be his biggest hurdle, although it shoudn’t be a problem early in his career with the depleted Pirates. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 68/26/79/.235/.328/.475/3
293) Bryce Ball ATL, 1B, 22.9 – Drafted 727th overall in 2019, Ball has double plus raw power and showed that off in his pro debut, slashing .337/..367/.547 with 4 homers and a 20/4 K/BB in 21 games at Full-A. He destroyed the Appy League too with 13 homers in 41 games. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 53/18/61/.244/.316/.452/0
294) Yeison Santana CHC, SS, 20.4 – Santana has displayed a good feel for contact with solid tools across the board. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 77/18/69/.276/.347/.426/13
295) Kyren Paris LAA, SS, 19.5 – Paris has above average speed with a patient plate approach and developing power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/16/72/.267/.343/.416/16
296) Nick Loftin KC, SS, 22.6 – Selected 32nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Loftin stands out for his ability to get the bat on the ball (48 K’s in 122 NCAA games) and his defensive versality. Homer and steal totals will be average at best. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/14/62/.275/.328/.406/8
297) Seth Johnson TB, RHP, 22.6 – Johnson is a converted infielder and relatively new to pitching, but the stuff is excellent with a mid 90’s fastball and potentially plus slider. Curve and change have also shown signs of development. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/3.91/1.33/138 in 142 IP
298) Emmanuel Clase CLE, Setup, 23.0 – Missed all of 2020 with a PED suspension. Clase’s 99.4 MPH fastball and 90.6 MPH slider are super impressive, although his strikeout rates haven’t popped as much as you would think (8.10 K/9 in MLB and 9.32 at Double-A). 2020 Projection: 3/3.72/1.20/69 in 65 IP
299) Josh Fleming TB, LHP, 24.10 – Had an excellent MLB debut with a pitching line of 2.78/1.08/25/7 in 32.1 IP. He relies heavily on a sinker he throws 53.4% of time to go along with 2 effective secondaries (slider, change). 2021 Projection: 6/4.22/1.34/88 in 125 IP
300) Petey Halpin CLE, OF, 18.10 – Selected 95th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Halpin is a good overall hitter with plus speed and questionable power potential. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/14/66/.273/.335/.408/14
301) Dax Fulton MIA, LHP, 19.6 – Selected 40th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Fulton underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2020. He’s a 6’6”, 225 pound lefty with a plus, high spin curveball, a low 90’s fastball that he gets great extension on, and a developing change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/4.09/1.29/163 in 161 IP
302) CJ Van Eyk TOR, RHP, 22.6 – Selected 42nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Van Eyk racked up K’s in the ACC with a fastball he can ramp up to 95 MPH, a plus breaking ball, and average change. Control has been a problem with a career 4.2 BB/9 in 176.2 IP (5.2 BB/9 in 20.2 IP in 2020). 2021 Projection: 10/4.27/1.35/166 in 175 IP
303) Alex De Jesus LAD, SS, 19.0 – De Jesus impressed in his pro debut in 2019 and moved quickly to stateside ball. He showed an ability to lift the ball with developing plus power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 75/24/83/.261/.332/.457/4
304) Freddy Zamora MIL, SS, 22.5 – Selected 53rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Zamora is a potentially plus defensive shortstop who has shown strong bat to ball skills in the ACC (45/55 K/BB in 104 career games). He doesn’t have plus power or speed, but he was starting to tap into more power in 2019, and has been an aggressive base stealer with 33 steals in 40 attempts. A knee injury knocked out his entire 2020 season. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/15/65/.264/.326/.418/13
305) Casey Martin PHI, SS, 22.0 – Selected 87th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Martin has a plus power/speed combo with considerable upside, but is still very raw at the plate with a 101/40 K/BB in 81 SEC games over the last two years. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/19/69/.241/.316/.428/13
306) Gage Workman DET, 3B, 21.5 – Selected 102nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Workman is young for his college class and has impressive raw tools at 6’4”, 195 pounds, but is still very raw overall with a mediocre 138/48 K/BB in 124 career Pac 12 games (21/5 K/BB in 17 games in 2020). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 64/22/71/.245/.318/.437/7
307) Tahnaj Thomas PIT, RHP, 21.10 – Mid 90’s fastball with a slider that flashes plus and developing change. Has only been pitching for a few years. Broke out in 2019 in the Appy League with a pitching line of 3.17/1.12/59/14 in 48.1 IP ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 7/3.91/1.33/125 in 121 IP
308) Cole Henry WASH, RHP, 21.9 – Selected 55th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Henry is a power pitcher at 6’4”, 211 pounds with a plus mid 90’s fastball, but struggles with consistency and locating his secondaries. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.16/1.31/159 in 165 IP
309) Estevan Florial NYY, OF, 23.6 – Explosive tools with a major hit tool problem that he reportedly worked on at alternate camp. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 73/17/66/.234/.312/.422/13
310) Kevin Alcantara NYY, OF, 18.9 – Huge raw talent at 6’6”, 188 pounds with a plus power/speed combo, but a .665 OPS in his pro debut shows there is a long way to go. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 66/21/73/.262/.325/.462/12
311) Angel Martinez CLE, SS, 19.2 – Lived up to his advanced plate approach scouting report in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019, slashing .306/.402/.428 with 1 homer, 11 steals, and a 29/29 K/BB in 56 games. Power should develop as he matures. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/18/71/.274/.345/.421/14
312) Andry Lara WASH, RHP, 18.3 – Signed for $1.25 million in 2019, the 6’5”, 235 pound Lara has a fastball that can reach 96 MPH with an advanced feel for pitching and the potential for two quality secondaries in his slider and change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 12/3.84/1.25/178 in 174 IP
313) Eddy Yean PIT, RHP, 19.9 – Fastball sits in the mid 90’s with a potentially plus slider and developing change. Upside is considerable but is still on the raw side. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.87/1.32/168 in 167 IP
314) Mason Denaburg WASH, RHP, 21.4 – Has been injury prone with biceps tendinitis in 2018 and minor shoulder surgery in 2019. He’s 6’4”, 195 pounds with big stuff, but health concerns has dimmed the hype a bit. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/3.95/1.27/160 in 160 IP
315) Ryan Jensen CHC, RHP, 23.4 – Jensen throws both his 4 seamer and 2 seamer at 96 MPH with a potentially above average slider and developing changeup. He doesn’t have a long history as a starter and needs to improve his control, so reliever risk is high. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 7/3.91/1.33/120 in 115 IP
316) Daniel Vazquez KC, SS, 17.3 – At 6’2”, 158 pounds, Vasquez stands out for his good feel to hit and quick swing. Power and speed both project to be in the average to above average range. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 83/18/69/.278/.340/.426/12
317) Shalin Polanco PIT, OF, 17.2 – Polanco has a sweet lefty swing that projects to produce power in the future as his 6’0”, 170 pound frame fills out. The ingredients for plus hit and speed are there as well. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 73/22/79/.268/.330/.447/9
318) Yiddi Cappe MIA, SS, 18.6 – Cappe is athletic and projectable at 6’3”, 175 pounds. Ultimate projection could take on any number of different directions depending on how his body fills out. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 71/20/74/.263/.324/.441/12
319) Alejandro Pie TB, SS, 19.2 – Signed for $1.4 million in 2018, Pie has a potentially plus power/speed combo and had a solid pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019. At 6’4”, 175 pounds, he’s a high upside lottery ticket. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/21/76/.258/.320/.445/16
320) Ambioris Tavarez ATL, SS, 17.4 – Tavarez is 6’2”, 175 pounds with a quick and powerful swing that foreshadows at least plus power potential. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/24/81/.246/.325/.457/8
321) Seth Brown OAK, 1B/OF, 28.9 – Khris Davis trade opens up playing time at DH, but there will be a lot of competition for at bats. Brown is a low average power hitter with above average speed. 2021 Projection: 33/9/37/.228/.390/.419/4
322) Sheldon Neuse OAK, 2B/3B, 26.5 – Will compete for 2B at-bats in the Spring. Neuse hits it hard with a line drive approach and a high strikeout rate. 2021 Projection: 44/12/47/.251/.301/.411/0
323) Alerick Soularie MIN, OF, 21.9 – Selected 59th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Soularie projects as a solid overall hitter with a moderate power/speed combo. He put up strong K/BB numbers throughout his amateur career, but his production has been a bit up and down. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 71/17/67/.271/.328/.418/8
324) Logan Allen CLE, LHP, 22.7 – Selected 56th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Allen pounds the strike zone with low 90’s heat, a plus changeup, and an average curve. He dominated all 3 seasons in Conference USA with a pitching line of 3.33/1.14/246/47 in 183.2 IP. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.17/1.28/165 in 173 IP
325) Tyler Keenan SEA, 3B, 22.1 – Selected 107th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Keenen raked all 3 years in the SEC with 31 career homers in 139 games (7 homers in 17 games in 2020). At 6’4”, 250 pounds the power is certainly for real, but limited defensive value puts pressure on the bat. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 52/18/61/.244/.322/.456/1
326) Shea Langeliers ATL, C, 23.5 – Plus defensive catcher who will get ranked higher on real life lists than fantasy. The bat isn’t expected to be a difference maker. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 61/19/66/.262/.325/.426/1
327) Patrick Bailey SF, C, 21.10 – Selected 13th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Bailey is a plus defensive catcher who is more valuable in real life than fantasy. He does have average to above average power, but it is not likely to come with a good batting average. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 55/17/63/.242/.314/.429/1
328) Armando Cruz WASH, SS, 17.2 – Expected to receive a signing bonus of around $4 million, Cruz’ best comps are Andrelton Simmons and Jose Iglesias. He’s known for his slick defense, and should hit for a solid average with below average power and average speed. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 72/13/61/.273/.321/.402/11
329) Victor Acosta SD, SS, 16.10 – Acosta projects as a plus defense shortstop with the offensive tools to hit at the top of the order. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 78/14/66/.263/.324/.413/15
330) Tyler Ivey HOU, RHP, 24.11 – Had no issues in Double-A in 2019 with a pitching line of 1.57/0.96/61/16 in 46 IP. Throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a plus fastball/curveball combo. 2021 Projection: 2/4.56/1.37/46 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 7/3.82/1.29/118 in 111 IP
331) Juan Then SEA, RHP, 21.2 – Then has good control over his mid 90’s heat and has the potential for two quality secondaries in his slider and change. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.23/1.31/161 in 165 IP
332) Micker Adolfo CHW, OF, 24.6 – Has been riddled with injuries since 2015. When healthy, he’s shown at least plus raw power, although the strikeout rates have been consistently high. 2021 Projection: 22/6/25/.220/.290/.401/1 Prime Projection: 67/23/76/.248/.324/.451/2
333) Emmanuel Rodriguez MIN, OF, 18.1 – Signed for $2.5 million in 2019, Rodriguez is 5’11”, 200 plus pounds who should hit for plus power at peak and has an advanced feel at the dish. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/25/84/.261/.341/.473/7
334) Benyamin Bailey CHW, OF, 19.6 – 6’4”, 215 pound beast with the potential for plus power. Performed well in his pro debut in 2019 in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .324/.477/.454 with 2 homers, 10 steals, and a 40/52 K/BB in 55 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/23/79/.253/.338/.474/8
335) Michael Harris ATL, OF, 20.1 – Held his own against advanced competition at the alt site and stood out for his athleticism at instructs. He had a beastly pro debut in rookie ball, slashing .349/.403/.514 with 2 homers, 5 steals and a 20/9 K/BB in 31 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 79/21/75/.258/.326/.434/16
336) Chase Strumpf CHC, 2B, 23.1 – Strumpf has solid tools across the board but nothing standout. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 79/21/77/.268/.339/.442/5
337) Miguel Yajure PIT, RHP, 22.11 – Yajure has performed well throughout his minor league career with a 2.47 ERA in 291.2 IP, and that continued in his 7 IP MLB debut with a 1.29 ERA and a 8/5 K/BB. He throws a 5 pitch mix headlined by a 92.4 MPH and two swing and miss secondaries (change and curve). 2021 Projection: 2/4.36/1.34/48 in 52 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.07/1.30/156 in 163 IP
338) Gabriel Rodriguez CLE, SS, 19.1 – Highly touted international prospect in 2018 who showed a good feel to hit and advanced approach, but doesn’t have big power or speed. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 78/20/76/.262/.329/.437/8
339) Tim Cate WASH, LHP, 23.6 – Changeup showed improvement at alternate camp to go along with his plus curveball and low 90’s fastball. Profiles as a back end starter. 2021 Projection: 1/4.55/1.44/32 in 35 IP Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.29/148 in 154 IP
340) Bryan Abreu HOU, RHP, 24.0 – Throws two plus breaking balls with rack up strikeouts, but lack of fastball control could relegate him to a high K pen option. 2021 Projection: 2/4.12/1.33/47 in 42 IP Prime Projection: 6/3.75/1.29/111 in 97 IP
341) Cole Roederer CHC, OF, 21.6 – Performed well at instructs by increasing his power and letting it come more naturally with an up the middle approach. Also looked better vs secondary pitches. Roederer has the potential to be an all category contributor with some platoon risk. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/21/75/.262/.338/.453/11
342) Connor Scott MIA, OF, 21.6 – High upside prospect whose career pro numbers were mediocre in 2018-2019 (.652 OPS), but he has plus speed with the ability to grow into above average power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 76/18/73/.260/.322/.423/21
343) Alex Santos HOU, RHP, 19.2 – Selected 72nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Santos is 6’3”, 215 pounds with the potential for 3 quality pitches (fastball, curveball, changeup) and has the ability to throw strikes, but is still on the raw side. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.26/1.32/158 in 163 IP
344) Colt Keith DET, SS, 19.8 – Selected 132nd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Keith is a two way player but is likely to be a position player long term. He’s 6’3”, 195 pounds with a potentially plus power/speed combo and average hit tool. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/21/77/.253/.321/.442/9
345) Carmen Mlodzinski PIT, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 31st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Mlodzinski features a heavy, sinking fastball that induces lots of grounders. His secondary pitches have been inconsistent, and a 7.8 K/9 in 25.1 IP in 2020 shows he doesn’t project for huge strikeout totals. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.25/1.34/149 in 165 IP
346) Noah Song BOS, RHP, 22.10 – It is unclear when or if Song with be available to pitch in 2021 due to his military service. He fell in the draft to 137th overall because of that risk, but on merit alone he likely would have been drafted within the first two rounds. He throws a mid 90’s fastball with a slider and changeup that flash plus, but due to the lost development time, he may end up the bullpen. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 7/4.23/1.35/103 in 96 IP
347) Gabriel Moreno TOR, C, 21.2 – Showed elite contact rates (11.1%) with developing power (12 homers in 82 games at Full-A) in 2019, and he continued that success by impressing in his short stint at alternate camp in 2020. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 52/18/59/.273/.325/.426/2
348) Lucius Fox KC, SS, 23.9 – Double plus speed and being consistently young for his level are the two best things going for him. He also has below average power and a potentially average hit tool. 2021 Projection: 28/2/21/.228/.287/.342/7 Prime Projection: 67/7/48/.252/.315/.389/21
349) Ji-Hwan Bae PIT, 2B/SS, 21.8 – Prototypical lead off hitter with double plus speed and little power. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/8/53/.276/.343/.389/24
350) Tucupita Marcano SD, SS/3B/2B, 21.7 – Elite contact numbers translated to full season ball in 2019 with a 8.9% K%. Has plus speed but going 15 for 31 on the base paths show the base stealing skills need work. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/8/52/.283/.331/.391/15
351) Nick Allen OAK, SS, 21.6 – Not going to win you any leagues, but his plus defense gives him a chance to win a full time job eventually. Plus speed with a good feel to hit. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 78/9/55/.276/.339/.375/18
352) Jose Devers MIA, SS, 21.4 – Continued to show off his plus hit tool and plus speed at the alt site in 2020, but his power is projected to be well below average. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/7/48/.278/.335/.388/17
353) Luis Garcia PHI, SS, 20.6 – Showed increased power in 2020 which was necessary after a disaster 2019 season. He’s a plus defensive shortstop with the chance for solid offensive production across the board. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/15/65/.265/.326/.408/10
354) Chris McMahon COL, RHP, 22.2 – Selected 46th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, McMahon has the potential for 3 plus pitches, but sadly it doesn’t really matter because any pitcher picked by Colorado should be avoided in dynasty. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.33/1.35/158 in 165 IP
355) Luis Barrera OAK, OF, 25.4 – Barrera has plus speed with an aggressive line drive approach at the plate. He’s knocking on the door of the majors. 2021 Projection: 23/2/18/.244/.298/.386/4 Prime Projection: 67/12/61/.264/.321/.403/15
356) Mario Feliciano MIL, C, 22.4 – Power showed up at High-A in 2019 with a career high 19 homers and career low 38.4% GB% in 116 games. 28.8% K% and 6% BB% shows he is still raw at the plate. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 58/20/64/.244/.312/.422/1
357) Kevin Padlo TB, 3B, 24.9 – Broke out at Double-A and Triple-A in 2019, slashing .265/.389/.538 with 21 homers, 12 steals and a 116/68 K/BB in 110 games. He’s going to have to hack and claw his way to get through Tampa’s extreme depth. 2021 Projection: 15/4/11/.225/.308/.424/2 Prime Projection: 68/20/64/.248/.335/.447/6
358) Jonathan Stiever CHW, RHP, 23.11 – Got rocked in his 6.1 IP MLB debut with a 9.95 ERA. He throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a potentially plus curveball. 2021 Projection: 2/4.51/1.36/52 in 56 IP Prime Projection: 10/4.10/1.31/161 in 169 IP
359) Matt Canterino MIN, RHP, 23.4 – Canterino throws a 4 pitch mix and has good but not great stuff. Likely profiles as a back end starter. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.22/1.32/152 in 163 IP
360) Ivan Herrera STL, C, 20.10 – Herrera has a potentially plus hit tool with a mature approach at the plate and developing power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 65/16/63/.272/.341/.414/1
361) Luis Frias ARI, RHP, 22.10 – Mid 90’s fastball with a plus curveball, but lacks a third pitch and control/command needs work, so reliever risk is high. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 6/4.14/1.35/122 in 120 IP
362) Matthew Thompson CHW, RHP, 20.8 – Thompson is a great athlete at 6’3”, 195 pounds with a plus fastball/curve combo and average change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.01/1.32/165 in 166 IP
363) Ian Seymour TB, LHP, 22.4 – Selected 57th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Seymour was dominating before the season got shut down with a 2.21 ERA and 40/5 K/BB in 20.1 IP. He has a plus fastball/changeup combo but needs to improve his breaking ball. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 8/4.07/1.30/148 in 152 IP
364) Nick Swiney SF, LHP, 22.2 – Selected 67th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Swiney moved into the rotation in 2020 and excelled in 4 starts with a 1.29 ERA and 46/6 K/BB. He doesn’t have overpowering stuff, sitting in the low 90’s, but his curveball and changeup both have the potential to be at least above average offerings. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.15/1.33/156 in 162 IP
365) Kyle Nicolas MIA, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 61st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Nicolas showed improved control of his mid 90’s fastball in 2020, bringing his BB/9 down from 8.3 to 2.7. He throws 3 secondaries with his slider as the money pitch. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 8/3.97/1.36/158 in 149 IP
366) Joey Cantillo CLE, LHP, 21.3 – Throws a plus changeup and dominated at Full-A in 2019 with a pitching line of 1.93/0.87/128/27 in 98 IP. High 80’s/low 90’s fastball will likely have to tick up for him to take the next step. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.13/1.32/158 in 163 IP
367) Hayden Cantrelle MIL, SS, 22.4 – Selected 151st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Cantrelle put up big OBP and stolen base numbers throughout his college career (career .405 OBP with 50 steals in 135 games). It comes with some strikeouts and he was only hitting .136 before the Covid shutdown. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 70/12/53/.247/.330/.403/17
368) Trevor Hauver NYY, OF, 22.4 – Selected 99th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Hauver is a high OBP hitter (career .426 OBP at Arizona State) with at least average power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 74/18/68/.253/.327/.426/2
369) Tucker Davidson ATL, LHP, 24.0 – Throws a 4 pitch mix with the chance for 3 average to above average pitches, and has pitched well in the upper levels of the minors, but Atlanta has so much pitching depth, there is a good chance he ends up in the pen. 2021 Projection: 1/4.52/1.42/21 in 22 IP Prime Projection: 6/4.09/1.30/96 in 93 IP
370) Colin Barber HOU, OF, 20.4 – Barber has a quick bat with above average raw power and speed. Solid pro debut in 2019, slashing .263/.387/.394 with 2 homers, 2 steals, and a 29/19 K/BB in 28 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 69/15/67/.258/.325/.416/11
371) Casey Schmitt SF, 3B/RHP, 22.1 – Selected 49th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Schmitt has the potential to become a power hitting third baseman and/or a bullpen arm if the hitting doesn’t work out. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: Hitting-51/15/55/.247/.312/.422/2 – Pitching-1/4.16/1.32/13 in 15 IP
372) Alex Faedo DET, RHP, 25.5 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in January 2021 and is expected to miss all of 2021. When healthy he throws an above average fastball/slider combo with a developing change. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/4.29/1.33/149 in 156 IP
373) Yoendrys Gomez NYY, RHP, 21.5 – A projectable 6’3”, 175 pounds, Gomez has a mid 90’s fastball with a potentially plus curve, developing change, and the ability to throw all of them for strikes. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 10/4.18/1.31/158 in 163 IP
374) Kohl Franklin CHC, RHP, 21.7 – Franklin is a projectable 6’4”, 190 pounds with a plus fastball/change combo and an average curve, but needs to improve his control and command. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 9/4.11/1.34/156 in 163 IP
375) Matt Wallner MIN, OF, 23.4 – Wallner has double plus raw power that he had no problem getting to in Conference USA (58 homers in 3 years) and in his pro debut in 2019 (8 homers in 65 games in mostly the Appy League), but it comes with a high strikeout rate (27% K%). ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 70/22/79/.248/.331/.462/2
376) Anthony Alford PIT, OF, 26.8 – Fractured right elbow ended his season in September. Alford has plus speed (29.7 ft/sec sprint speed) but power and hit tool have not developed. Pitt’s lack of talent gives him a shot at playing time and the opportunity to reach his potential. 2021 Projection: 46/8/41/.232/.298/.377/12
377) Taylor Walls TB, SS, 24.9 – Plus defensive shortstop with a good feel to hit, high walk rates, and some speed. 2021 Projection: 11/1/9/.246/.315/.372/2 Prime Projection: 74/13/62/.268/.343/.402/13
378) Robert Dominguez NYM, RHP, 19.4 – Dominguez has a huge fastball that has reached 99 MPH with a good feel for spin and a developing changeup. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 10/3.91/1.33/168 in 160 IP
379) Lenny Torres CLE, RHP, 20.6 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2019 and didn’t pitch much in 2020. When healthy, Torres has a plus fastball/slider combo with a developing change and looked more refined than expected in his 2018 pro debut. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 11/3.85/1.29/168 in 159 IP
380) Maikol Escotto PIT, 2B, 18.10 – Dominican League standout in 2019, slashing .315/.429/.552 with 8 homers, 13 steals and a 57/32 K/BB in 45 games. Escotto is a good athlete with plus speed and developing power. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 73/20/71/.255/.323/.439/13
381) Edward Olivares KC, OF, 25.1 – Made his MLB debut in 2020, and the only thing to standout was his plus speed (28.9 ft/sec sprint speed), but even that didn’t result in any stolen bases (0 for 2 in 101 PA). He has the potential for solid production across the board, but there is major 4th OF risk. 2021 Projection: 28/5/25/.254/.310/.401/6 Prime Projection: 66/13/62/.268/.324/.425/14
382) Greg Deichmann OAK, OF, 25.10 – Big time power with high strikeout rates. Crushed 9 homers in 23 games in the Arizona Fall League in 2019. These types of power bats always seems to work their way into Oakland’s lineup by their late 20’s. 2021 Projection: 12/3/15/.228/.297/.412/1 Prime Projection: 58/18/64/.243/.325/.450/6
383) Burl Carraway CHC, LHP, 21.10 – Selected 51st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Carraway is a back end bullpen arm who has elite stuff with an upper 90’s fastball and put away curveball, but struggles with his control. Should be a fast mover. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 3/3.71/1.27/81 in 68 IP
384) Ryan Rolison COL, LHP, 23.9 – Mid rotation upside, but at Coors Field that is more like a back end fantasy starter. 2021 Projection: 2/4.77/1.45/41 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 12/4.33/1.32/167 in 173 IP
385) Michel Baez SD, 25.2 – With San Diego’s jam packed rotation it looks like Baez will need a trade to be given a shot as a starter. He fires a mid 90’s fastball with a potentially plus change. 2021 Projection: 2/4.08/1.34/51 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 5/3.93/1.32/96 in 91 IP
386) Elehuris Montero STL, 3B, 22.8 – Wrist injuries tanked Montero’s season at Double-A in 2019 with a .188 BA and 7 homers in 59 games. He’s still raw at the plate and it was a down year no matter how you slice it, but the plus bat speed and plus raw power still give him the ingredients to breakout with more experience and refinement. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 66/23/77/.252/.325/.461/2
387) Jack Herman PIT, OF, 21.6 – Hit tool didn’t look as good in 2019 at Full-A as it did in his pro debut in rookie ball (14.2% K% vs. 29.3% K%), but the game power broke out with 13 homers in 75 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/23/76/.244/.323/.458/5
388) Jerar Encarnacion MIA, OF, 23.5 – Made improvements to his plate approach and impressed with his power at alt camp. At 6′4”, 220 pounds, Encarnacion is a power hitting beast with hit tool concerns. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 62/22/71/.243/.310/.454/2
389) Freudis Nova HOU, SS, 21.3 – Still learning to refine his plate approach, but Nova has high upside with plus bat speed and plus power potential. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 72/21/79/.261/.322/.442/9
390) Ronaldo Hernandez TB, C, 23.5 – Plus raw power but there are hit tool and defense concerns. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 53/18/63/.253/.308/.435/2
391) Korey Lee HOU, C, 22.8 – Lee is a power hitting catcher who jacked 15 homers in 51 games in the PAC-12 in 2019, but he’ll need to start lifting the ball more to get to all of his raw power (52.3% GB% in his pro debut at Short-A). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 51/18/59/.258/.326/.422/4
392) Hunter Brown HOU, RHP, 22.7 – Brown throws a 4 pitch mix headlined by a mid 90’s fastball and plus curveball, but will need to improve his control to remain a starter. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 5/3.95/1.35/103 in 100 IP
393) DJ Peters LAD, OF, 25.4 – Power, patience, and a ton of strikeouts. 2021 Projection: 9/2/11/.221/.298/.430/1 Prime Projection: 58/18/62/.237/.321/.452/3
394) Antonio Cabello NYY, OF, 20.5 – Couldn’t repeat his 2018 success in the more advanced Appy League in 2019, striking out .30.7% of the time, but the exciting raw tools are all still there. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 67/18/71/.256/.321/.446/12
395) Brandon Williamson SEA, LHP, 23.0 – Williamson has the chance for 4 quality pitches headlined by a plus curveball, but he has had trouble maintaining his velocity as he gets deeper into starts. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.34/134 in 143 IP
396) Taj Bradley TB, RHP, 20.0 – Fastball ticked up into the mid 90’s at instructs to go along with a potentially above average curve and developing change. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 6/4.24/1.36/129 in 125 IP
397) Owen Miller CLE, SS, 24.4 – Jumped straight to Double-A in his first full season of pro ball in 2019 and performed well with a 15.4% K%, but with only average power and not much speed there isn’t much fantasy upside. 2021 Projection: 19/2/15/.258/.313/.395/1 Prime Projection: 72/14/61/.272/.331/.407/5
398) Anthony Volpe NYY, SS, 19.11 – Solid tools across the board. Potentially plus defense at SS was a major reason he was selected 30th overall in the 2019 draft. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 75/16/71/.264/.327/.414/16
399) Osleivis Basabe TB, SS, 20.7 – Performed well at Venezuelan Winter League, slashing .360/.385/.488 with 1 homer, 1 steal, and a 7/3 K/BB in 91 PA. Basabe has a good feel to hit with plus speed and developing power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 69/13/51/.267/.328/.402/14
400) Jose Salas MIA, SS, 17.11 – Signed for $2.8 million in 2019, Salas is a projectable 6’2”, 180 pounds with a quick bat and good athleticism. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 74/21/77/.261/.333/.436/11
401) Richi Gonzalez HOU, OF, 18.3 – Gonzalez is a projectable 6’3”, 185 pounds with a plus power/speed combo. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 72/21/77/.251/.317/.448/14
402) Will Benson CLE, OF, 22.10 – Monster power with above average speed and major hit tool issues. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 38/13/41/.221/.310/.453/6
403) Mickey Moniak PHI, OF, 22.11 – Impressed at that alt site with improved power and a mature plate approach. It earned him a callup where he notched a .389 OBP in 18 PA. 2021 Projection: 28/4/26/.244/.302/.378/2 Prime Projection: 73/15/67/.268/.331/.412/9
404) Terrin Vavra LAA, SS, 23.11 – 13.7% K%, 13.7% BB%, 10 homers and 18 steals in at 102 games at Full-A in 2019. He was on the old side for the level, and the power/speed combo is average, but the potential for all category production is there. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 69/14/61/.273/.331/.413/10
405) Denzer Guzman LAA, SS, 17.2 – Advanced plate approach with a good feel to hit and developing power. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 74/18/71/.273/.344/.428/6
406) Jeisson Rosario BOS, OF, 21.6 – Rosario is an excellent athlete with a plus plate approach, but needs to start hitting the ball harder to make a true impact. ETA: 2023 2020 Projection: 78/11/61/.265/.341/.391/14
407) Drew Mendoza WASH, 1B, 23.6 – Made improvements to his hit tool and started to tap into more of his considerable raw power at alt camp. He’s a 6’5”, 230 pound lefty with limited defensive value. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 63/18/69/.242/.328/.451/3
408) D’Shawn Knowles LAA, OF, 20.2 – Switch hitter with double plus speed and developing power but hit tool is still raw. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 71/14/62/.250/.322/.410/16
409) Jeferson Espinal ARI, OF, 18.10 – Excellent athlete with plus speed. Currently more of a slap hitter with high groundball rates, but he’s so young it’s hard to put a cap on his possible development paths. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/15/69/.262/.332/.413/17
410) Anderson Espinoza SD, RHP, 23.1 – Underwent his second Tommy John surgery in April 2019. Returned in 2020 and his fastball was back to sitting in the mid 90’s at the alt site, but the secondaries were not there yet and he is obviously a major injury risk. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 6/4.22/1.35/103 in 110 IP
411) Eduardo Garcia MIL, SS, 18.9 – Fractured ankle limited him to only 10 games in the Dominican Summer League in 2019, but he played well in those 10 games with a good feel to hit and advanced plate approach. Plus defense is his calling card. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/16/71/.263/.331/.405/9
412) Landon Knack LAD, RHP, 23.8 – Selected 60th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Knack’s stuff ticked up in 2020 and he put up a ridiculous 51/1 K/BB in 25 IP at East Tennessee State. He throws strikes with a mid 90’s fastball that is his best pitch, but he is old for the class and secondaries still need improvement, ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 6/4.02/1.28/123 in 125 IP
413) Blayne Enlow MIN, RHP, 22.0 – Enlow is 6’3”, 210 pounds with a mid 90’s fastball and improved changeup. Throws a 4 pitch mix but neither of his breaking balls stand out. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 9/4.28/1.35/155 in 163 IP
414) Ben Hernandez KC, RHP, 19.9 – Selected 41st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Hernandez dominates with an at least plus curveball and an advanced feel to pitch, but still needs to improve his breaking ball. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.21/1.31/147 in 155 IP
415) Zach Daniels HOU, OF, 22.2 – Selected 131st overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Daniels has a plus power/speed combo and was in the midst of breaking out in 2020 with a 1.228 OPS, 4 homers, 3 steals, and a 14/13 K/BB in 17 games. His numbers looked rough before this season with a career .710 OPS, so the risk is very high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 61/15/65/.241/.308/.403/8
416) Jimmy Glowenke SF, SS, 21.10 – Selected 68th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Glowenke has hit everywhere he has played with a career .340 BA at Dallas Baptist and a .296 BA in the Cape Cod League in 2019. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 72/14/66/.278/.331/.406/3
417) Jesse Franklin ATL, OF, 22.4 – Selected 97th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Franklin broke his collarbone in a skiing accident and missed all of the shortened 2020 season. He performed well from the moment he stepped foot in the Big Ten with a .967 OPS his freshman year (.865 OPS Sophomore year), and has the potential to be a solid all around player. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 63/16/61/.245/.318/.418/6
418) Bobby Bradley CLE, 1B, 24.10 – Struck out 40.8% of the time in his 49 PA 2019 MLB debut. He has big power, but it’s going to be a career long struggle for playing time with limited defensive value. 2021 Projection: 12/5/15/.227/.299/.426/0 Prime Projection: 46/15/52/.241/.318/.463/0
419) Esteury Ruiz SD, 2B, 22.1 – Plus athlete with plus speed but is still raw at the plate and hasn’t fully tapped into his raw power. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 66/14/69/.249/.314/.438/16
420) Hudson Potts BOS, 3B, 22.5 – Low average, low OBP slugger who struggled against more advanced competition at Double-A in 2019. Strikeout rate jumped to 28.6% but still managed to knock 16 homers in 107 games. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 65/19/73/.240/.304/.455/2
421) Josh Smith NYY, SS, 23.8 – Smith hit well all three years in the SEC and then did the same in his pro debut at Short-A in 2019. He doesn’t have any standout tools, but the guy has hit everywhere he has been. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 61/14/58/.267/.328/.417/8
422) Rafael Morel CHC, SS, 19.5 – Plus hit, plus speed profile who hit well in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .283/.373/.448 with 4 homers, 23 steals and a 38/26 K/BB in 60 games. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/11/57/.269/.326/.393/15
423) Brainer Bonaci BOS, SS, 18.9 – Advanced feel to hit with a mature plate approach, developing power and plus speed. He held his own against advanced competition at instructs. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 74/15/71/.268/334/.417/14
424) Jorge Ona SD, OF, 24.3 – Ona is 6’0”, 220 pounds with plus power, a questionable hit tool, and limited defensive value. He impressed enough at alternate camp for San Diego to call him up in September where he went 3 for 12 with a dinger and a 7/2 K/BB. 2021 Projection: 11/4/13/.221/.288/.419/0 Prime Projection: 46/14/53/.238/.302/.441/1
425) Ronnier Quintero CHC, C, 18.5 – Signed for $2.9 million in 2019, Quintero is an offense first catcher who has the potential to hit for both power and average, but is not a lock to stick behind the plate. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 65/20/71/.264/.332/.438/2
426) Danny De Andrade MIN, SS, 17.0 – De Andrade has a lightening quick swing with plus power potential and the ability to hit for average. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 71/20/77/.266/.328/.447/6
427) Justin Lange SD, RHP, 19.7 – Selected 34th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Lange throws a huge fastball that can reach the upper 90’s but secondaries and control are still very raw. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 6/4.21/1.36/114 in 120 IP
428) Jackson Chourio MIL, SS, 17.1 – Chourio is a projectable 6’1”, 165 pounds with the potential for a plus power/speed combo and an advanced hit tool. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 76/18/72/.268/.334/.428/13
429) Starlin Aguilar SEA, SS, 17.2 – Nicknamed “Baby Devers,” Aguilar has a quick lefty swing with the ability to hit for both average and power. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 72/22/79/.268/.336/.451/5
430) Johan Rojas PHI, OF, 20.8 – Strong stateside debut in 2019, slashing .311/.393/.527 in the Gulf Coast League before inevitably struggling against more advanced competition at Short-A. Plus speed with a potentially above average hit tool and developing power that took at step forward in 2020. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 73/15/67/.258/.311/.415/16
431) Yhoswar Garcia PHI, OF, 19.7 – Garcia projects as a top of the order hitter with a good feel to hit, plus speed, and developing power at 6’1”, 150 pounds. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 77/14/68/.264/.326/.402/18
432) Brayan Buelvas OAK, OF, 18.10 – Pushed aggressively to stateside rookie ball in 2019 and responded with a .300/.392/.506 slash, 3 homers, 12 steals, and a 46/22 K/BB in 44 games. Has the potential for across the board production. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 76/16/72/.271/.338/.429/16
433) Wil Crowe PIT, RHP, 26.7 – Trade to Pitt gives him a shot at a rotation spot. Got demolished in his MLB debut with an 11.88 ERA in 8.1 IP. He’s a back end starter with low 90’s heat and a 5 pitch mix. 2021 Projection: 4/4.88/1.51/92 in 120 IP
434) Jon Duplantier ARI, RHP, 26.9 – Elbow discomfort knocked out his entire 2020. He experienced bicep tendinitis in 2018 and shoulder inflammation in 2019. The injuries are piling up. 2021 Projection: 2/4.61/1.41/42 in 45 IP Prime Projection: 5/4.31/1.36/110 in 115 IP
435) Joe Palumbo TEX, LHP, 26.5 – Make that two disastrous years in a row in the majors with a 9.18 ERA in 16.2 IP in 2019 and an 11.57 ERA in 2.1 IP in 2020. He is a depth starter for the Rangers at this point. 2021 Projection: 2/4.51/1.42/55 in 55 IP
436) Seth Romero WASH, LHP, 25.0 – After missing all of 2019 recovering from Tommy John surgery, Romero made his MLB debut in 2020 showing greatly reduced velocity with a 91.7 MPH fastball and 13.50 ERA in 2.2 IP. His season ended when he fractured his non pitching hand by slipping on steps. 2021 Projection: 1/4.71/1.40/26 in 25 IP Prime Projection: 6/4.34/1.33/131 in 125 IP
437) Joey Wentz DET, LHP, 23.6 – Underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2020 and will be out until at least the 2nd half of 2021. When healthy, he throws a traditional 3 pitch mix headlined by a plus changeup. Unless he can add MPH to his low 90’s fastball, he will likely be a back end starter. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/4.32/1.34/135 in 142 IP
438) Stuart Fairchild ARI, OF, 25.0 – Brought his K% down to 12.8% at Double-A in the 2nd half of 2019, and has shown the ability to lift the ball with above average speed. 2021 Projection: 14/2/12/.237/.300/.374/2 Prime Projection: 55/10/49/.253/.312/.421/8
439) Griffin Conine MIA, OF, 23.9 – Put up great power numbers at Full-A in 2019 with 22 homers and a .946 OPS, but a 35.9% K% as a 21/22 year old at that level is very concerning. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 52/16/64/.232/.315/.443/3
440) Luis Alexander Basabe SF, OF, 24.7 – Displayed above average speed (27.9 ft/sec sprint speed with 2 steals in 18 PA) and high walk rates (22.2% K%), but hit tool and/or power will have to take a step forward to carve out playing time. 2021 Projection: 11/1/8/.222/.308/.368/3 Prime Projection: 58/12/55/.241/.322/.418/12
441) Corey Ray MIL, OF, 26.6 – He’s still tooled up with a plus power/speed combo, but the very high strikeout rate puts him on a late career breakout path at best. 2021 Projection: Prime Projection: 51/12/49/.225/.306/.408/10
442) Bubba Thompson TEX, OF, 22.10 – Great athlete but the hit tool is just not coming around. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 46/9/41/.232/.291/.402/11
443) Grant Lavigne COL, 1B, 21.7 – Stock took a step back in his full season debut in 2019 with an 86 MPH average exit velocity and 7 homers in 126 games. At 6’4”, 220 pounds you can’t call him projectable either. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 51/13/56/.255/.328/.436/2
444) Kendall Simmons PHI, 2B/3B, 21.0 – Simmons is a plus athlete with plus power but the hit tool needs improvement. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 53/14/57/.242/.318/.433/5
445) Nick Neidert MIA, RHP, 24.5 – Got destroyed in his MLB debut with a 5.40 ERA and 4/2 K/BB in 8.1 IP. Changeup is his best pitch but it got rocked for a 1.286 slugging. 2021 Projection: 2/4.81/1.40/41 in 50 IP Prime Projection: 7/4.42/1.35/126 in 141 IPw
446) Elio Prado BAL, OF, 19.4 – Stock rose in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2019, slashing .300/.403/.396 with 3 homers, 12 steals and a 36/30 K/BB in 60 games. Advanced plate approach with an above average power/speed combo. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 72/15/68/.261/.332/.413/12
447) Adam Hall BAL, SS, 21.10 – Plus speed is his best skill, stealing 33 bases in 122 games at Full-A in 2019. He does have some feel to hit and there is a bit more power in there if he can raise his launch angle, but utility infielder is his most likely outcome. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 52/8/45/.264/.314/.394/15
448) Brady McConnell KC, SS, 22.10 – McConnell has a plus power/speed combo but it comes with major hit tool risk (39.1% K% in 38 games at rookie ball in 2019). ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 48/13/51/.232/.291/.423/7
449) Dauri Lorenzo HOU, SS, 18.5 – Signed for $1.8 million in 2019, Lorenzo is a switch hitter who makes hard contact with a line drive approach and some speed. He showed increased strength in 2020. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 73/14/69/.273/.338/.416/11
450) Estiven Machado TOR, SS, 18.6 – Machado is a plus athlete with plus bat speed and a good feel to hit. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 76/16/66/.273/.337/.412/15
451) Tre Fletcher STL, OF, 19.11 – Fletcher is a great athlete with a plus power/speed combo (4 homers and 7 steals in 43 game pro debut in 2019), but has extreme strikeout issues (43% K%). ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 57/15/58/.228/.291/.436/11
452) Devin Mann LAD, 2B/3B, 24.2 – Showed plus power (19 homers with a 45.1% FB%) and a solid plate approach (21.9% K%/10.6% BB%) in 98 games at High-A in 2019. He was old for the level, but there is a lot to like in Mann’s offensive profile. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 44/14/48/.254/.328/.443/3
453) Jhon Torres COL, OF, 21.0 – Terrible full season debut in 2019 with a .167 BA, 38.7% K% and 0 homers in 21 games. Huge raw power that he hasn’t completely tapped into is his carrying tool. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 62/16/67/.246/.323/.448/5
454) Cody Bolton PIT, RHP, 22.9 – Bolton is 6’3”, 185 pounds with a fastball that ticked up in 2019 to a high of 97 MPH to go along with a plus curve, average change and the ability to throw strikes. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 8/4.13/1.31/145 in 155 IP
455) Austin Cox KC, LHP, 24.0 – 6’4”, 185 pound lefty whose stock took a big jump in 2019 with a pitching line of 2.76/1.15/129/38 in 130.2 IP split between Full-A and High-A. Plus control and plus curve are his best assets. 2021 Projection: 1/4.51/1.36/23 in 25 IP Prime Projection: 7/4.19/1.31/135 in 144 IP
456) Sammy Siani PIT, OF, 20.4 – Siani has plus speed with a good feel to hit and an uppercut swing that portends more power coming in the future. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 68/14/62/.265/.329/.406/15
457) Zach McKinstry LAD, 2B/SS, 25.11 – Super utility player who can play both infield and outfield. He has displayed a good feel to hit throughout his minor league career and his power started to blossom in 2019. 2021 Projection: 21/3/19/.248/.305/.389/1
458) Jeff Criswell OAK, RHP, 22.1 – Selected 58th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Criswell throws a mid 90’s fastball with two quality secondaries (slider, change), but needs to improve his control and consistency. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 5/4.26/1.37/98 in 110 IP
459) Kendall Williams LAD, RHP, 20.7 – Williams is a projectable 6’6”, 205 pounds with a low 90’s fastball and a plus changeup. Finding a consistent breaking ball and/or adding a few MPH to the fastball is the key to unlocking is upside ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 6/4.23/1.32/111 in 115 IP
460) Nick Garcia PIT, RHP, 21.11 – Selected 79th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, the 6’4”, 215 pound Garcia became a full time starter for the first time in 2020 and impressed with a potentially above average 3 pitch mix. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 4/4.31/1.36/93 in 98 IP
461) Simon Muzziotti PHI, OF, 22.3 – Displayed plus contact rates (12.9% K%) and plus speed (21 steals) at High-A in 2019, but showed very little power (3 homers in 110 games). Plus defense will help him secure playing time. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 66/8/52/.264/.313/.372/13
462) Nick Schnell TB, OF, 21.0 – Hit tool concerns are now magnified with a 36% K% in rookie ball and 40% K% at High-A in 2019, but the power/speed combo shined through with 5 homers and 5 steals in 55 games. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 51/16/54/.244/.312/.443/11
463) Joshua Mears SD, OF, 20.1 – Broken hamate bone limited his availability in 2020. Mears is 6’3”, 230 pounds with plus power and plus bat speed, but hit tool is raw. Smacked 7 homers with a 30.3% K% in 43 game pro debut in 2019. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 57/19/65/.235/.312/.452/4
464) Davis Wendzel TEX, 3B, 23.10 – Wendzel doesn’t have huge power or speed, but he’s a solid overall hitter whose plus defense could get him everyday at-bats. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 63/18/66/.265/.325/.428/5
465) Jhonkensy Noel CLE, 1B/3B, 19.9 – Power hitting beast who has been one of the youngest players in his league from 2018-2019. Cranked 10 homers in 64 games in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 and then hit 6 homers with a 18.7% K% in 47 games in stateside rookie ball in 2019. Limited defensive value puts major pressure on the bat. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 41/15/49/.248/.321/.469/2
466) Ronny Polanco ARI, SS, 17.7 – Signed for $600,00 in 2019, Polanco has a quick bat with plus power, average speed and a history of performing well in international tournaments. ETA: 2026 Prime Projection: 72/21/76/.267/.332/.453/8
467) Kevin Made CHC, SS, 18.7 – Signed for $1.5 million in 2019, Made has plus bat speed with high contact rates and the potential for plus power. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 75/20/78/.278/.342/.450/8
468) Allan Cerda CIN, OF, 21.4 – Cerda is an athletic and projectable 6’3”, 170 pounds. He’s hit for power with high flyball rates in the Dominican League in 2018 and stateside rookie ball in 2019, but the strikeout rates are high. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 61/19/66/.243/.334/.456/7
469) Victor Victor Mesa MIA, OF, 24.8 – Strong contact rates and speed translated to stateside ball at High-A and Double-A, but it came with a very low walk rate and absolutely zero power. Some of the lackluster numbers can be attributed to shaking the rust off after a long hiatus, but Mesa was clearly over-hyped. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 43/5/39/.254/.306/.374/14
470) Evan Carter TEX, OF, 18.7 – Selected 50th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Carter is a projectable 6’4”, 190 pounds with a potentially plus power/speed combo. ETA: 2025 Prime Projection: 68/18/74/.257/.318/.426/12
471) Bryant Packard DET, OF, 23.6 – Packard’s power took a step back in 2019, but displayed a good feel to hit and advanced plate approach in both college and full season pro ball. He has no defensive value, so playing time will be another hurdle. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 53/16/58/.257/.335/.441/3
472) Nasim Nunez MIA, SS, 20.7 – Nunez has plus speed with a good feel to hit, but has a very low 84 MPH average exit velocity. Plus glove and stole 28 bases in 51 games in his pro debut, so he may end up as a steals only guy. ETA: 2023 Prime Projection: 68/7/51/.262/.323/.385/19
473) Jimmy Lewis LAD, RHP, 20.5 – Lewis is projectable 6’6”, 200 pounds with a low 90’s fastball that should tick up, a potentially plus curve and above average change. ETA: 2024 Prime Projection: 9/4.12/1.32/140 in 151 IP
474) Rodolfo Castro PIT, SS/2B, 21.10 – Plus athlete who rocked 19 homers in 118 games split between Full-A and High-A in 2019, but is still raw with a 122/31 K/BB. ETA: 2022 Prime Projection: 59/16/64/.237/.311/.433/5
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