I even think he can sneakily steal 10-12 bags a year during his first few years, and anything helps in the steals department. He showed off big power this year when he hit 27 home runs. 2023 Fantasy Baseball Rankings; 2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings; Player Rater. He will have some value, just hes not ever going to be a star and probably is a MIF for your teams. 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. That hit tool and his mature plate approach give him a solid chance to hit near the top of Milwaukees batting order someday while flirting with 30 steals annually. 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. (Chris), From: Malvern Prep HS (PA) | Drafted By: Pittsburgh Pirates, Lonnie White Jr. is one of the best athletes in this years MLB Draft class. Neto makes consistent contact, but likely settles in with average game power in the Majors. He has touched 100 and should be a fun piece of clay for the Giants, who have done well with pitchers in the past. 2022 Fantasy Baseball: Second Base Sleepers. I wouldnt draft him as my first pick in any FYPD because I am terrified of him, but as a second or even third selection I am more on board. Hell need to improve his feel for spinning a breaker, but that can be worked on over time. (Clegg), Drew Gilbert might be the most underrated player in FYPDs this season. It will all come down to the hit tool, which he shows solid bat-to-ball skills currently but I question how he will fare against more advanced pitchers. Regardless, Bednar profiles as a mid-rotation starter. 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. Snelling is considered by some to be a top-5 arm in this class thanks to a potential plus FB/CH combination and advanced command and control for his age. Wood possesses easy plus power, bordering on double-plus and is an above-average runner as well, which might surprise some given his size. Fords profile is coveted by plenty of teams. Theres enough power and speed in the profile to post some 15/15 seasons as well. Muncy shows a good feel to hit and has developed a ton of power. Collette Calls: 2023 NL East Bold Predictions. This isnt a no power guy, just someone who during his peak seasons might tap out at 20 homers. Hell sit in the mid-90s, touching the upper registers with his fastball that features great finishing life and pairs that with arguably the best pitch in the 2021 class in his 70-grade slider. I believe there is potential plus hit and power in the profile, which will really play up in Yankee Stadium. With the exception of a .241 average in 15 games before the pandemic last spring, Frelick has posted batting averages north of .350 and OBPs north of .430 everywhere, including two stints in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League in 2018 and 2020. I know I would. The combo of those tools could lead Cross to be a very intriguing fantasy player. The bat has a chance to be special. Lee doesnt have any standout tool but he is a bunch of above-average tools all wrapped into a nice package. There is easy plus raw power in Daviss profile and Davis can hit the ball out of the park on line drives. With some of the best bat-to-ball skills in last year's draft Jackson, impressed in his senior year, slashing .685/.749/1.392 in 41 games. Top 20 Prospects for FYPD. For instance, some of the players from Nippon Professional Ball (NPB) and other professional leagues such as the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) may not be eligible for FYPDs in some leagues. Whether you've been in a league for 10 years or are just about to draft your dynasty start-up, everyone loves rankings. There is extreme risk, but the reward might be worth it this late.*. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a70a68835a0a4db79b2b2ddbd07f0b6b" );document.getElementById("fe53143262").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. (Cross), A robust final season at Michigan put Clark Elliott on the map as a top-100 prospect for the 2022 draft. He was the best player on the best team in college baseball for most of 2022. Hes a decent target after pick 30 or so. Add in the fact that hes advanced for his age with a clean delivery, and you have a frontline starter in the making. I believe he could be a perennial 25-30 homer bat in the majors. I dont think the upside is tremendous here but the floor is super high. The improved command and control shown in 2021 was huge for Williams draft stock and helped take his already impressive arsenal to new heights. He consistently sits mid-90s and can get up to 98 mph, spinning the pitch extremely well. 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. 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. Jan 29, 2022 Happy fantasy baseball prep season! Hes got as much upside as any of this crop of pitchers, and has some projection left on the frame. I had the pleasure of seeing Dalton Rushing in person this year as he played at Rancho Cucamonga and this guy rakes. There is elite power and speed potential here, and thats what we are chasing. Not to mention being a double-plus runner. 3. Whisenhunt missed all of his college season after testing positive for a banned substance and ended up falling to the second round. Senga has that devastating splitter that is going to be a problem, and become a staple on Pitching Ninja. There are the ingredients here for a solid fantasy starter. Where would the international prospects fit into this list? It might surprise you that Kinney had a higher max exit velocity than Jordan Lawlar. Will be fixed by EOD. 48. window.__mirage2 = {petok:".jRpceyP7dv7SSRUjRKriV7_loM7NCEmSqWNqJiAD1A-1800-0"}; 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. There is immediate impact here for your teams as a moderately high strikeout guy, think in the 9.5-10 K/9 range who posts solid ERAs and WHIPs. 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. The upside here is multiple seasons where Williams grabs 25+ stolen-bases, hits 15-18 home runs and hits in the .270-.280 range. Sweeney makes elite contact and hits the ball extremely hard from the left side of the plate. Hoglunds changeup is an above-average pitch and gives him a solid third offering. (Clegg) 3. Parada finished the season at Georgia Tech with 26 home runs and a .361/.453/.709 slash and just 32 strikeouts to 30 walks. (Clegg), Cam Collier has been an intriguing prospect for the last 12-18 months and really helped his case with a strong showing in JuCo this spring, flashing his all-around offensive skillset. He seems destined to remain a starter and there is some value in that. Chris Clegg's Top-125 FYPD Rankings. For the most part all dynasty leagues have a FYPD as a way to introduce new young talent onto rosters. Theres Josh Jung upside in the bat if everything clicks, making him a solid back-end top-10 FYPD selection. Think about how many "top 5", "top 10", or "best of" lists you probably read on almost a daily basis. In his final season, Franklin had 13 homers and 11 steals in 61 games. B_Don loves him some Michael Harris II, but Grey isn't completely sold. DeLauter is a big and strong 64 outfielder with plus or better raw power and above-average to plus speed as well. Arizona has become a place you want to draft their pitchers because they do a great job of harnessing stuff. (Clegg), Like his teammate Ben Joyce, Tidwell dominates with his fastball. If not then hes almost unusable with that command even in a bullpen role. 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. It will be up to the team who drafts him to decide that. If you draft him, or any IFA you will have to exercise extreme patience. (Eric), From: Heritage Hall HS (OK) | Drafted By: Detroit Tigers, While everyone is rushing out to get the Vandy duo of Leiter and Rocker, Im going to be targeting Jackson Jobe heavily in my FYPDs. You can follow Jason on twitter at @JRBecks previous post Shortstops. He has massive raw power and makes consistent contact. Signup, . I think this makes me the low guy on Kumar Rocker, and thats whatever. Everything off Watsons bat seems to be loud and he could wind up as a plus-hit, plus-power bat with above-average to plus speed as well, even if he bulks up a bit. He also makes enough contact, and draws his fair share of walks so he should be a decent four-category contributor who hits in the middle of a lineup. Think like 20 homers, 10-12 stolen-bases, maybe a .260 average. Hes my 2nd favorite arm in this class behind Lesko. Now, while the hit tool can be considered plus, Lile doesnt have the power/speed blend that the top prep bats in this class have. (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. When you pair that with a plus hit tool on top of being a plus running, you have the makings of a solid fantasy asset. The former Oregon State southpaw presents a funky look and should post solid strikeout rates. (Eric), From: Wright State | Drafted By: Milwaukee Brewers, Wright State has produced some very solid players in recent memory and Tyler Black could be the next one. (Cross), Beck is your standard strong and athletic corner outfielder with plus or better power potential and above-average speed at present. He does not chase often and makes high-end contact(some of the best in the draft class). Oct 12, 2022 at. The first time White really focused on baseball was during the summer 2020 showcase. Hes just as electric as 2020 first-rounder Mick Abel, and I believe you all know my thoughts on Abel by now. He has repeatable delivery and throws plenty of strikes. (Cross), Drafted: #37 Overall | From: Oklahoma State, Justin Campbell wont blow you away with a 3.82 ERA last season over 101.1 innings at Oklahoma State but he did manage 141 strikeouts and has a well-rounded arsenal. The 105mph man, Joyce, has some serious stuff. Think of Colas similarly to how we were with Pedro Leon and Yoelqui Cespedes. Obviously different leagues have different rules, but Im asking here because I dont want my league to get wise. Justin Crawford, OF Philadelphia Phillies. It sits in the mid-to-upper 90s with elite spin rates and riding action. Who doesnt love a good lottery ticket, and currently that is what Lesko currently is in FYPDs. In his 2021 season at Wright State, Black walked 39 times while only striking out 25 times. (Cross), Drafted: #14 Overall | From: Rockwall-Heath HS (TX), Jett Williams may be a bit undersized, but he brings an intriguing blend of tools to the plate. Wicks rounds out his arsenal with a slider and curve that are average pitches. To conclude the tiers there are D-tier prospects and these are anyone past about 150th overall on a list. 39. That should not matter to you if you have watched him pitch. He makes consistent hard contact and controls the strike zone well. Im also not crazy about this landing spot for his power given Comericas limitations. -JUNE 2022 TOP 445 DYNASTY BASEBALL RANKINGS Tier 1 Strategy - Generational talents. Franklin walks at a high clip (16.1% in 2021, 13.5% for career), which has helped boost his OBP, but his chase issues led to a strikeout rate above 28% in two of his three seasons on campus. Top 300 Overall 2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Nick Pollack | 3/24/2022 Load More Articles . In a bullpen role he could even be fantasy viable. (Eric), From: Eastern Carolina | Drafted By: Cleveland Guardians, Every year there are a few picks in the early rounds that have their stock boosted by the organization they get selected by. In his April matchup against top 2022 prep arm, Dylan Lesko, House went 3-3 with two doubles. Hitters; Pitchers . Normally pitching prospects that go to Coors are complete write-offs for me in FYPDs but I like Hughes. He may ultimately shift off of shortstop but if he does its because he added more power to his profile. It won't be long before we see him on the MLB level. (Clegg), Admittedly, Im a bit higher than most on Brock Jones, but he has a very fantasy-friendly skillset. He also posted a 1/1 strikeout to walk rate with 34 a piece. There is a solid SP5 in fantasy here if the strides he has shown with his command hold up. 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. His stock fell a little and I think that was partially due to his high school baseball season not starting until May 14. (Eric), From: John Carroll Catholic HS (FL) | Drafted By: Cincinnati Reds, There are a plethora of high-upside talents in this draft class and Jay Allen is certainly one of them. Ford is capable of sticking behind the plate, or he could play second base, third base, or outfield. Davis bat is legit and I do not think playing catcher hurts his fantasy stock. Scouts lauded his feel to hit early on the scouting process. Over those five starts he struck out 49 hitters over 31 innings. His fastball is his best pitch, but Leiters arsenal also features a 12-6 curve that he can get hitters to chase. The ultimate upside I see from him is he will rattle off a few 25-30 homer seasons during his peak years. Top Pitcher: Daniel Espino (SP - CLE) Since we didn't have a pitcher make the top 10 above, I figured I'd . If Milwaukee can get his command to passable, then we are talking about their next success story. There is plus power here with possibly plus speed. I like Cannon for what its worth, its not a sexy fantasy profile but it could be a solid back-end package who doesnt hurt your ratios and posts solid k totals. After watching game film and studying these players for the better part of the last year, Chris Clegg and Eric Cross put their heads together and came up with their combined top-100 FYPD rankings for fantasy baseball purposes below. (Cross), Daniel Susac has a stronger chance to stick behind the plate than Parada and also has an intriguing profile at the plate. Job of harnessing stuff Rankings Tier 1 Strategy - Generational talents has shown with his command to,. 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