I do hope Kansas Citys new front office doesnt ruin him the way they have ruined other prospects in the past. He did have some strikeout issues this spring and his swing can get a tad long at times, but when he does connect, the sound off the bat is astonishing and his slight uppercut swing path creates plenty of natural loft and backspin. Jett is such an appropriate name for a player with the wheels that Williams poses. Will be fixed by EOD. I believe he could be a perennial 25-30 homer bat in the majors. He was originally drafted 25th overall by the Diamondbacks in 2018, but elected to attending UCLA. (Chris), From: Vanderbilt | Drafted By: Texas Rangers, Jack Leiter was the best pitcher in college baseball this season. The power/speed blend isnt massive, but Thompson could be an average game power type with 5-10 steals as well with the added bonus of the Coors Field boost. 2022 FYPD Dynasty Baseball Fantasy Baseball FYPD MiLB MLB Jason is based in Chicago. Its a potential .280 bat with 25 homers and he could even pitch in with a handful of steals. The payoff may be well worth it in the end. With the season only a few weeks away, and dynasty leagues starting back up it is time to turn your attention towards the stars of tomorrow. At Arkansas, Wallace posted a .298 batting average and a .387 OBP to pair with his 16 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 2022. In 302 plate appearances, Elliott racked up 16 homers and 19 steals with a .337/.460/.630 slash line and nearly as many walks as strikeouts. And well much like Locklear, Melendezs carrying fantasy trait is his power. He does have pretty crazy stuff from the left-side. That slider consistently sits well above 3000 rpm and features very sharp two-plane break. Instead of a 25-20 upside that I think Jones has, Cermak is in the 20 homers and 10-12 stolen-base bucket of players. There is elite upside in Murphys arm. Media Credit: Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire. Enmanuel Bonilla, OF Toronto Blue Jays. 28. For more rankings, check out Erics Top-400 Prospect Rankings or Chris Cleggs Top-500 OBP Dynasty Rankings, and make sure to check out the Fantrax Toolshed Podcast for more dynasty talk! If you are willing to invest in prep arms for fantasy, Painter is one of the best options. I dont view him as anything more than a streamer that should be used in good matchups, too bad he cant pitch against his own team. He has shown exciting stuff, headlined by a filthy slider, but has a limited track record and is coming off Tommy John surgery. Then, we get into Grey's 3B rankings at what is a bit of a top heavy position. You hear Eric Cross, Chris Clegg, Ian Kahn . Leiter is the best pitcher in the class and is a fairly safe bet for fantasy purposes. Writing lists is HARD. He hit two homers and was a few inches foul of three in a game. (Clegg), Drafted: #56 Overall | From: Palo Alto HS (CA), If youre looking for an upside pick outside the top-25 in your FYPDs, Henry Bolte is a solid target. Leiter was a workhorse this season for Vanderbilt, pitching 110 innings over 18 starts. Toman might not provide the speed we are all craving but I think at third he will provide the power we want. Grey and B_Don are back to cover 3B. 2022 Fantasy Baseball: Second Base Sleepers. (Clegg), Unfortunately, Brooks Lee falls into that boring better in real life than fantasy category for me. His hit tool can rival any prep hitter in the entire class. Is he even eligible? Top 125 Starting Pitcher Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Dynasty League Strategy for 2023, NL Spring Training Battles with Fantasy Relevance, Only the top 50 got write ups. Posted on January 13, 2022 Patreon Post: Top 50 2022 Dynasty Baseball First Year Player Draft Rankings This list will go about 100 deep when the Top 1,000 Rankings get released in very early February, but with first year player drafts picking up in January, I wanted to get a Top 50 list out. I know I would. Ottoneu Fantasy Baseball. Your email address will not be published. Williams has some of the better feel for contact in the class and has quick bat speed, which could lead to power. (Cross), Zach Neto wont be the flashiest player, but he will likely get a solid everyday regular. Think like 20 homers, 10-12 stolen-bases, maybe a .260 average. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, and play-by . There is a high-end starting pitcher in the profile but he may not get the love he deserves in FYPDs. He may not get the power credit he deserves. He already ripped up the upper minors in 2022. He posted a .383/.496/.683 slash line. Unfortunately, Hoglund recently has Tommy John surgery, but do not let that keep you from investing in him for fantasy purposes. When he isnt giving fans the bird, Jordan Beck is an exciting player who in Coors could be even more exciting. We agree about Mike Trout 's greatness, and that's about where the agreement ends. He may be up in the second-half of 2023. The Blue Jays are a good org to get the most out of him. In his 2021 season at Wright State, Black walked 39 times while only striking out 25 times. RotoBaller.com thinks you need to pounce on these players whose ADP is falling compared to 2022. Joendy Vargas, SS Los Angeles Dodgers. Mayer could grow into plus power as he already displays great raw power. Cowser does have a fairly flat swing which is a knock on his future power output. Anyway, Barriera is a bit smaller at 511/170 but still has projection left on his frame and already possesses a great fastball/slider combination with a decent feel for a fading changeup. He primarily works with the fastball and his slider which is an excellent pitch as well. He has the stuff to be a big riser over the next year or two. Leskos upside is immense, and it comes with a fastball that already sits mid-90s, an incredible changeup, and a dominant curveball. Even as a 50-grade hit tool bat, Bolte could blossom into an exciting player for fantasy purposes. 43. Man, Kim Ng, Derek Jeter, and company mustve been partying in the war room when Watson landed in their laps. (Clegg), Drafted: #11 Overall | From: Georgia Tech, Kevin Parada may not be the strongest behind the plate but his bat will certainly play. His delivery is consistent, but Kudrna will need to work on his secondaries. The Cubs have done a solid job with arms as of recently so that is a nice bonus for both Cade Horton and anyone who rosters him. The Mariners may have a battery in Walter and Henry Ford, and it should be sponsored by Ford, that would be cool, they could call it Built Ford Tough. The track record of prep catchers has not been great in the past, but that could change with the recent crop of prep catching talent. Batting Stats . His power began to show in the summer of 2020, but really took off this season at Eastern Illinois. He has a shorter swing that limits swing and miss and creates good contact. Allen is still raw at the plate, but the hope is that the contact skills and natural feel for hitting will increase now that hes solely focusing on baseball. Although, theres not a ton of physical projection here. Both are great prospects and I can see why you would put Jones over Holliday, but I think Holliday has slightly less question marks. Campbell has the makings of being a starter long term. The 61 shortstop slashed an impressive .327/.376/.594 with seven doubles, six home runs, and a trio of steals in 25 games, showcasing an all-around offensive skill set that could make him a top-25 prospect in a year or two. But to be fair the Rockies have done a good job scouting and developing lately, its just everything else. The command will allow him to not post high walk-rates keeping his WHIP under control. Look at Brandon Pfaddt, Blake Walston, Ryne Nelson and there will be more to come. (Chris), From: IMG Academy | Drafted By: San Diego Padres, One of the biggest boom or bust picks in the early rounds of 2021 FYPD will be James Wood. Hubbart doesnt have the sort of stuff that will blow you away, but what he does have is the ability to get swings and misses with that stuff. Hes got all the ingredients of a solid starter for you, but also has the stuff to be a nasty reliever who gets swings-and-misses which has value in deeper leagues. Melton is a hit over power prospect but he shows off some speed as well. Considering the raw power that Ford can generate, he hits the ball to all fields well. (Cross), Drafted: #6 Overall | From: Louisiana State University, In general, Jacob Berry carries some risk in the profile as hes close to bat-only territory with subpar defense that will likely limit him to a 1B/DH profile longterm. Brown has a good feel for contact and post a high OBP but it is largely due to the lack of swings. If not he can be dropped rather quickly. The 64 Montgomery was already an easy top-15 FYPD pick and then the Colorado Rockies elevated that to top-10. Currently, the hit tool is below average, but there are reasons to think he could grow into an average hit tool long term. Seattle does a fantastic job with their IFAs and I would expect nothing different this time around. I think there is some untapped potential here with Wagner as he had 358 plate appearances in his entire collegiate career at Clemson. Top 20 Prospects for FYPD. One of the biggest knocks on Montgomery and what possibly kept him from going higher in the draft was his age. We discuss Grey's projections and some of the biggest differences between his rankings, Rudy's rankings, and ADP. Jobe is going to be a beast. In 55 games, he slashed a robust .392/.526/.628 with nine homers, 11 steals, and more walks than strikeouts. The bat speed is electric and Jones is able to use the entire field well and really drive the ball. The improved command and control shown in 2021 was huge for Williams draft stock and helped take his already impressive arsenal to new heights. Also, make sure to check out the Five Tool Fantasy Baseball Podcast and Fantrax Toolshed weekly for dynasty and prospect talk. His stuff got better, his fastball velocity ticked up, and he added a slider. Addison Barger TOR, 3B/SS, 23.5 - Barger has one of the most beautiful and beastly lefty swings in the minors, and he used it to go deep off a 95.5 MPH David Bednar fastball. He is a classic cold weather player so being able to play full-time could mean he takes a massive jump this year. Hes not a five-category contributor but he should post an elite average, and pitch in everywhere else while hitting lead-off for the Red Sox. You could make a strong case that Montgomery has the best power/speed blend in the entire draft class with legit 30/30 aspirations down the road. Senga is slated to be the number three starter for the Mets after getting himself a nice $75 Million this offseason to come over. Theres plus power from the left side here and potentially an average hit tool to go with it. Hell need to continue refining his command and strike-throwing, but the upside here is enticing for sure. 3. Well, get ready for part 2 of that with Benny Montgomery, a 64 outfielder from Pennsylvania. By Scott White. He lifts the ball well and constantly finds the barrel. Davis finished his collegiate career at Louisville with a 1.001 OPS and more walks than strikeouts. Abrams starter kit where you may question the power but you cant question the speed. Think about how many "top 5", "top 10", or "best of" lists you probably read on almost a daily basis. Fords profile is coveted by plenty of teams. Mayer does a lot of things well, but at the plate, he brings a smooth left-handed swing. Madden features a mid 90s fastball, above-average to plus slider, and a curve and changeup that should both be at least average, maybe 55 on the curve. (Chris), From: Louisville | Drafted By: Pittsburgh Pirates, The draft class of college hitters is quite weak this season. I think Baltimore gets him to cut down on his in-zone whiffs and that could be enough to kickstart the hype train. Colliers bat really stands out with quick hands and a great feel for the barrel. (Clegg), Drafted: #39 Overall | From: McQueen HS (NV), The Padres getting both Dylan Lesko and Robby Snelling in this draft was a big win for the organization in my eyes. He has a great feel to hit and has elite bat-to-ball skills. (Cross), Drafted: #46 Overall | From: Liberty Union High School (OH), Miller is a bit undersized at 6/173 but has great arm speed and has shown the makings of an above-average to plus fastball with two good breakers. Third Basemen. We welcome in Michael Richards of The Call Up on Triple Play, as well as Fantrax, to tell us how he won last season's Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational. Porter possesses an electric fastball and a trio of secondaries led by his changeup. 41. $7 / month. Dont be so quick to put Aaron Judge comps on Jones as he doesnt havethat level of power, but his potential 5/6/5 offensive profile in Yankee Stadium is a great fit and could see him land inside top-100 prospect lists before too long if he hits well to begin his professional career. Based on the numbers, Neto seems like a star. Sign me up for the discount he'll bring on dynasty draft day as long as he doesn't obliterate the minor leagues the rest of this season. There is a strong chance Melendez could provide 30 home runs with a serviceable batting average at the big league level. (Chris), From: East Catholic HS (CT)| Drafted By: Kansas City Royals, As Chris mentioned above, we were able to get live looks at both Frank Mozzicato and Ben Kudrna at Fall Instructs while out in Arizona back in October. (Chris), From: Sam Houston | Drafted By: Baltimore Orioles, After Henry Davis, the next collegiate hitter could go several different ways. Can I take him late? Its possible he sticks at shortstop long term, but he could also grow out of the position and end up at third base. Hoglunds changeup is an above-average pitch and gives him a solid third offering. He is one of the more well-rounded players in the international signing class. With multi-team trades, designated commissioner/league managers, and drag/drop easy click methods, Fantrax is sure to excite the serious fantasy sports fan sign up now for a free year at Fantrax.com. Hes the best non Senga pitcher in this draft and he provides about as much floor as you can expect from a pitching prospect. Once again, Eric Cross and Chris Clegg joined forces to provide their top-100 combined FYPD rankings with blurbs on the top 50 players. Over 633 career plate appearances, Jung finished his career with 39 home runs, ten stolen bases, and a .328/.468/.647 slash. He took it opposite field and it nearly cleared the wall. The Campbell product hit 15 home runs, stole 19 bases, and slashed .407/.514/.769. The 33-year-old has 372 career saves entering his 13th season in Major League Baseball and. . Where would the international prospects fit into this list? Williams and Cleveland is a match made in baseball heaven. . As he fills out, hell likely be more of a 60-power, 50-run type but this could also be a plus hitter as well. Did you enjoy these rankings? This is an upside play for me, and a bet on the organizationI know weird being confident in the Rockies. Mule has a bit more power than Winn did as an amateur. Holliday doesnt really stand out in any one area but has the potential to be above-average to plus across the board with a quick and smooth left-handed swing and a frame that has added strength with more projection left. His changeup should be used heavily as it is an elite pitch. Another MLB draft is in the books so that means a fresh batch of FYPD rankings to dive into. Hosted by Chris Welsh aka The Welsh of www.inthisleague.com. Top-100 2021/22 FYPD Rankings for Fantasy Baseball By Eric Cross Last updated Feb 6, 2022 Another great MLB draft is in the books, and what a marvelous draft it was. I play in a few of those leagues, and while I dont enjoy that little wrinkle I note it because those players do make their way onto my list, so just ignore that set of players if your league doesnt allow you to select them. Hes a top-5 FYPD talent for me personally with top-10 overall prospect upside. (Eric), Media Credit:Chris Clegg (Feature Image). He passed the Diamondbacks right of passage and got surgery on his shoulder and should be good to go relatively quickly in the season. If hes available around pick 30 in your FYPD, Id be tempted. A shrewd FYPD pick in 2022 can pay off exponentially in the future, either as the player graduates to the major leagues or is used in a trade for MLB talent. Having a hit tool like Liles is a great building block. Ivan Melendez, 1B Arizona Diamondbacks. He makes consistent contact in the zone and does not chase often. In his April matchup against top 2022 prep arm, Dylan Lesko, House went 3-3 with two doubles. With his potential to hit for average and power while possibly adding double-digit steals annually as well, Triantos is a great target in your FYPDs after the first 10-12 picks. Lee is leaving the friendly confines of San Luis Obispio, which is beautiful, and is now a Minnesota Twin. Murphy will be a pitcher with the Braves but features a fastball, cutter, curveball, and changeup. (Clegg) 3. Just read the constitution/rules for your league. He posted a 2.13 ERA, a 0.845 WHIP, and 179 strikeouts. Both his curveball and slider are easily average or better pitches and Painters changeup shows solid upside. The Hispanic Titanic has been a favorite of mine since someone in a team mentioned this dude with crazy power in 2021. Much like 2020 UCLA draftee Garrett Mitchell, I do not think McLain is getting the respect he deserves. 33 days ago. With that power he will post solid contact-rates to go along with a patient approach that will give him a bump in OBP formats. He has a smooth swing from the left side of the plate and has great mechanics with his swing. Vaquero already exhibits plus raw power with a quick left-handed swing that generates plenty of natural loft. 3. Painters fastball sits near the mid-90s and can reach 99 with good spin rates. Our focus this year is on 2022 draft. The strong and athletic outfielder possesses above-average to plus speed and those tools showed up frequently during his collegiate career at the University of Arkansas. OwnersBox is an innovative sports-tech company that is . With DeLauter, similar questions arise about his quality of competition as they did last year with Colton Cowser, but the talent is undeniable. Standing at 67/225 pounds, Painter has a smooth delivery and a true four-pitch mix. Last season he hit 17 home runs and stole seven bases. (Clegg). After a rough start in the complex league (small sample-size) Johnson showed why he was so highly touted with a 73% contact rate and a 32% hard-hit rate in SIngle-A. If you want a Kansas City arm, Kudrna is a better choice. The White Sox did take him highly and we should start to see some returns on Peyton Pallette rather soon. (Eric), From: Trinity HS (KY) | Drafted By: Washington Nationals, Daylen Lile sneaking into the top-30 here is 100% on me. Theres enough power and speed in the profile to post some 15/15 seasons as well. Madded was projected as a top 10-15 selection with a couple having him being taken right around Kumar Rocker who went 10th to the Mets. Jobe is downright filthy. Hitters; Pitchers . RotoWire's Roundtable Rankings crew offers their combined top 300 fantasy baseball rankings. There is a solid SP5 in fantasy here if the strides he has shown with his command hold up. There is a plus hit tool in Cowsers profile as he does not swing and miss often, nor strike out. All opinions expressed are that of his own. (Eric), From: James Madison HS (VA) | Drafted By: Chicago Cubs, Without question, the prospect that has done the most to raise his stock since the draft has been James Triantos of the Cubs. Like 20 homers and he provides about as much floor as you can expect from a pitching.! 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