That is the only thing holding him back from producing big home run numbers. (Cross), Dylan Beavers has an intriguing power and speed blend but unfortunately has concerning contact rates. Rocker has a great two-pitch combo that he can carve up opposing lineups with and will also mix in a curveball and changeup as well. (Cross), Drafted: #25 Overall | From: Vanderbilt University, Every draft, certain players land in spots that elevate their fantasy outlook and value right off the bat. It felt like Jonathan Cannon has been draft eligible for a few years now, and finally a team took him. Bednar outdueled Kumar Rocker and held Vanderbilt hitless. Oct 12, 2022 at. 47. You dont get $90 Million from a team unless you are good right? 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. Toman might not provide the speed we are all craving but I think at third he will provide the power we want. His bat speed is very good and there is projectable power in his 63 200-pound frame. There is plus power here with possibly plus speed. (Clegg), Drafted: #109 Overall | From: Orchard Lake St. Marys (NY), When Brock Porter fell in the draft, many wondered if he would sign or fulfill his Clemcom commitment. Shintaro Fujinami, P Oakland Athletics. Jackson Holliday, SS Baltimore Orioles. (Clegg), Like his teammate Ben Joyce, Tidwell dominates with his fastball. In his 141 games there, Franklin racked up 27 doubles, 22 home runs, and 26 steals with a .288/.402/.499 slash line. (Eric), Seiya Suzuki is a unique player, being 27 years old and coming from the NPB. FantraxHQ - The Home of Fantasy Sports Analysis, ROS Top 200 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2022-23. Maybe Landon Sims is the next in line, with a premium fastball and breaking ball. There is risk, but there is plenty of upside with drafting Tidwell in a dynasty league. 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. Gutierrez also has at least average speed as well. The improvements transferred to the majors with a very reasonable 26.6% whiff% and 25.8% K%. A big 63 left, Ferris has a good three-pitch mix with his fastball, slider, and changeup all potentially being above-average or better in time. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "ada8057737c925ff38187de54e5c2695" );document.getElementById("fe53143262").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. McLain could end up being a 15 HR/20 SB threat who post good averages. Ferris got paid like a first-rounder by the Cubs so the organization is high on him. If you are willing to invest in prep arms for fantasy, Painter is one of the best options" . Melton hits the ball hard, but also puts it on the ground often, but if he can correct that, there is plenty of power and speed in his profile. Library. He doesnt stand out in any one area and likely wont have any plus tools, but theres a solid chance hes average to above-average across the board offensively with a 20-homer, 10+ steal profile to pair with a solid AVG and OBP as well. Not the sexiest player but he will be rosterable in any format, and could even be the first bat to make it from his draft class. He has a smooth swing from the left side of the plate and has great mechanics with his swing. (Chris), From: Venezuela | Signed By: Texas Rangers, Outside of Vaquero, I could make an argument that Anthony Gutierrez has the highest upside of any international prospect this period. Your email address will not be published. In my opinion hes head and shoulders above his young peers and in a year or two he could have been a steal for you. The range of outcomes with Green are pretty massive. 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. The former Vanderbilt outfielder checks in at 67 and 225 pounds with plus or better raw power from the left side. *This starts a little grouping of IFAs that are all ranked together because I think they are all about the same value wise, just depending on what you are looking for. He also will not sacrifice power in doing so. 9) Miguel VargasLAD, 3B, 23.4 - Vargas made his MLB debut in 2022 and while he only put up a .455 OPS in 50 PA, there is nothing I love more than seeing rookies hit the ball hard. Royals first rounder Frank Mozicato pitched the first two innings and was relieved by Ben Kudrna. Whether you've been in a league for 10 years or are just about to draft your dynasty start-up, everyone loves rankings. Considering the raw power that Ford can generate, he hits the ball to all fields well. I am a massive fan of Masyn Winn and there is a non-zero shot that Nazier Mule is the next Masyn Winn. He also uses a slider that has the potential to develop into a better pitch than the curve. MLB Schedule 2022 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: First-year player rankings reveal the newest prospects for Dynasty leagues Here's how to prioritize the newcomers to the prospect pool. By Scott. (Cross), Drafted: #115 Overall | From: Buford HS (GA), Tommy John Surgery likely kept Dylan Lesko from being the top pitcher selected in the draft, but that does not mean he is not the best pitcher in the class. He could even shine away from Coors. Why? FantraxHQ - The Home of Fantasy Sports Analysis, ROS Top 200 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2022-23. The combo of those tools could lead Cross to be a very intriguing fantasy player. Peyton Graham has some interesting tools for a college middle-infielder, with above-average speed and power. Second Basemen. Xavier Isaac, 1B, Rays (ME): Isaac has power that ranked second only to Elijah Green in the 2022 prep class, but his lack of summer showcase pedigree is a concern. DeLauter is a big and strong 64 outfielder with plus or better raw power and above-average to plus speed as well. Merrill uses all fields well but could benefit from pulling the ball more. (Chris), From: Miami (OH) | Drafted By: Los Angeles Angels, Sam Bachman really shot up draft boards thanks to his stellar final collegiate season. His changeup should be used heavily as it is an elite pitch. Lawler will likely fall a couple of spots in your FYPDs too after his injury. Seattle does a fantastic job with their IFAs and I would expect nothing different this time around. (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. 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. Thompson is more of a contact orientated approach, which may play up in Coors. The development of his changeup would go a long way for Cusick sticking as a starter. Hoglund is a great mix of floor and ceiling. The last of this little cluster of prep pitchers, Shultz is in the org I trust the least to develop. 2022 vs Right.728: 108: 16: 3: 11: 4.273.324.404: . He could probably play outside linebacker in the NFL or power forward in the NBA, but instead, hes a power-hitting corner outfielder with a lofty offensive ceiling. Given the state of third-base maybe you bump him up in your own rankings but I think he will be a solid contributor as opposed to a possible star. At 63 188, it is easy to see Mayer having plenty of room to add strength to his frame. Theres Josh Jung upside in the bat if everything clicks, making him a solid back-end top-10 FYPD selection. He may not get the power credit he deserves. //]]> (Cross), Drafted: #21 Overall | From: North Alleghany HS (PA), Cole Young brings a lot of value to the Mariners with his glove at shortstop, but also brings a great approach to the plate. 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. McMahon often flies under the fantasy radar, making him one of the sneakier third base sleepers for 2023. He strikes me as the type to hit at the top of an order so that should result in his fair share of run opportunities. If he can withstand the tough Rockies minor league ballparks then he might just be a solid SP4 for your fantasy team. If you arent playing your dynasty leagues on Fantrax, youre missing out on the deepest player pool and most customization around. Chase DeLauter, OF Cleveland Guardians. I dare you! Hes just sort of meh if we are being honest if you only view him through the eyes of fantasy baseball. In one at-bat, House was in a 3-2 count and there was a close pitch low and away. Colton Cowser is in that discussion, however. (Eric), Outside of Kahlil Watson falling to 16, the biggest slider on day one of the draft was Ty Madden dropping to the Tigers at 32. (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. Williams has some of the better feel for contact in the class and has quick bat speed, which could lead to power. If he can cut back on how many pitches he chases outside the zone, he has solid enough contact skills to hit around .270 to pair with that good power/speed blend. The improved command and control shown in 2021 was huge for Williams draft stock and helped take his already impressive arsenal to new heights. Baltimore is a great landing spot for him, but the contact skills will need to improve. Top 50 Prospects For 2023 Fantasy Baseball; Top 15 FYPD for 2023; Top 30 For FYPD for 2023; Projections. His stock fell a little and I think that was partially due to his high school baseball season not starting until May 14. So Pallette hasnt pitched since 2021 after getting TJ before the 2022 season, so there is some unknown here. He throws a lot of strikes and sits mid-90s with his fastball. Chris Clegg's Top-125 FYPD Rankings. He has touched 100 and should be a fun piece of clay for the Giants, who have done well with pitchers in the past. (Cross), Drafted: #47 Overall | From: IMG Academy (FL), Jackson Ferris is one of my favorite arms in this class with the upside to rise up prospect rankings quickly. Druw Jones, OF, ARI. Hes got some projection left in his frame, he already shows an ability to miss bats and doesnt walk everyone. I fully acknowledge that Brock Jones may never hit enough to tap into his power or his speed in games but I like him as a gamble. Feb 28, 2023. 2022 FYPD Dynasty Baseball Fantasy Baseball FYPD MiLB MLB Prospects Jason Beckner Jason is based in Chicago. Grey and B_Don are back to cover 3B. As always, our board is built on three pillars. Arguably the best pure hitter in the draft, Termarr has all the makings of a fantasy stud. Hell need to improve his feel for spinning a breaker, but that can be worked on over time. Obviously different leagues have different rules, but Im asking here because I dont want my league to get wise. Fords profile is coveted by plenty of teams. Pitchers usually take a little hit in FYPDs, so its likely you draft Bednar at a reasonable price. I am afraid its a good batting average with middling power.I dont want to start out on my bosses bad side (sorry Aram) but the Marlins arent exactly the place I want hitters to be drafted to. The As and spending money are not two things you see very often, so the fact that they splashed the cash on him is refreshing. Hes a great upside selection after pick 20 in your FYPDs. McLain looked to be in the midst of a breakout in 2020 before the COVID shutdown and started the 2021 season very slow. San Francisco has done a good job with IFAs, so I am gambling that their track record continues with Arias. I just have questions about the hit tool, and if he cant make solid contact then the power and speed are nice but ultimately wont play as well in the fantasy game. Simply put, Montgomery is athletically gifted and has an offensive upside that will make you drool. Another two-way guy that will be focusing on pitching full-time. Fantrax was one of the fastest-growing fantasy sites of 2020, and were not stopping now. Third Basemen. Which results in some inflated numbers, so keep that in the back of your mind if you just statline scout. (Clegg), Drafted: #26 Overall | From: Oswego East HS (IL), As a 69 south paw with a commitment to Vanderbilt, Noah Schultz is immediately intriguing. 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. //