Having a hit tool like Liles is a great building block. It sits in the mid-to-upper 90s with elite spin rates and riding action. Think of Cermak like a less tooled up Brock Jones, and thats why he is down here. Lile is an average to above-average runner but the power is more of the gap to gap variety presently. (Eric), From: Eastern Illinois | Drafted By: New York Yankees, Trey Sweeney is one of the most underrated hitters in the draft class. (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. Getting selected by Baltimore is also encouraging for his longterm outlook. [CDATA[ If funky swings with power and speed are your thing then Brown is the guy for you. Not a bad player by any means, just I like the guys I have in front of him more. Carson Whisenhunt, P San Francisco Giants. The all-around profile is very good, but I think hes more of a high-end #3 starter longterm. There is risk, but there is plenty of upside with drafting Tidwell in a dynasty league. He doesnt quite have as much swing and miss as Jones, but if anything is going to hold him back, thatd be it. There is SP2 upside here if he can harness the stuff and limit the walks, I am excited to see him at some point this year in person. Hjerpe is going to get some of that Cardinals devil magic dusted on him and hes going to become a fantasy stud. 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. He swung at five of six pitches that he saw against Lesko, showing a clear strategy of aggression. He may be a high strikeout SP3 with potential for more. This isnt a no power guy, just someone who during his peak seasons might tap out at 20 homers. Maybe he could be a Jeff McNeil type, which would still be a solid outcome. (Chris), From: Red Land HS (PA) | Drafted By: Colorado Rockies, Remember when I was gushing about Zac Veen in Coors last year? Ford is capable of sticking behind the plate, or he could play second base, third base, or outfield. 2022 vs Right.728: 108: 16: 3: 11: 4.273.324.404: . Both are great prospects and I can see why you would put Jones over Holliday, but I think Holliday has slightly less question marks. FanGraphs.com mines the news in search of useful fantasy-relevant information. If he does manage to make enough contact, then we are talking about a perennial 20-20 threat. (Chris), From: North Cobb HS (GA) | Drafted By: Seattle Mariners, Harry Ford is a highly athletic catcher who is more than capable of moving off the position. Ferris got paid like a first-rounder by the Cubs so the organization is high on him. While both Chris and I value Vaquero higher, theres still plenty to get excited about in Arias offensive profile. Collette Calls: 2023 NL West Bold Predictions Top 125 Starting Pitcher Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Dynasty League Strategy for 2023, NL Spring Training Battles with Fantasy Relevance. Rankings advice for your fantasy baseball drafts. McMahon often flies under the fantasy radar, making him one of the sneakier third base sleepers for 2023. Baltimore is getting a well-rounded shortstop on both sides of the ball. 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. (Clegg), Like his teammate Ben Joyce, Tidwell dominates with his fastball. Jobe is going to be a beast. (Cross), A robust final season at Michigan put Clark Elliott on the map as a top-100 prospect for the 2022 draft. I think his catching days are numbered but a potential 30 homer bat that walks nearly 10% of the time at first-base is an attractive option. Cusick has good arm action and a clean delivery. Read The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational with 2022 Champ Michael Richards of Triple Play! Although hes smaller in size (59/180), Watson packs a punch at the plate with elite bat speed and a swing path that creates plenty of natural loft. There are some concerns about the swing-mechanics but the Guardians can fix that. . Hes not on your list. (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. Its a potential .280 bat with 25 homers and he could even pitch in with a handful of steals. Public Prize Leagues offer a $5 entry fee option - win up to $30 Convert your private league into a Private Prize League. Tidwell also features a slider, but is essentially a two-pitch pitcher. Mayer does a lot of things well, but at the plate, he brings a smooth left-handed swing. The issue is he also has no idea where his stuff is going. Allen was a two-sport star in high school with the athleticism youd expect from a two-sport star. There's .290/15+/20+ upside in his profile as a top-of-the-order caliber hitter. Senga is slated to be the number three starter for the Mets after getting himself a nice $75 Million this offseason to come over. (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 should be much higher regarded than he is by most. Cho has big power which he displayed at the National Power Showcase in November 2020. Parada finished the season at Georgia Tech with 26 home runs and a .361/.453/.709 slash and just 32 strikeouts to 30 walks. Top Pitcher: Daniel Espino (SP - CLE) Since we didn't have a pitcher make the top 10 above, I figured I'd . I think Baltimore gets him to cut down on his in-zone whiffs and that could be enough to kickstart the hype train. His hit tool is strong though and Young could grow into more power in time. The reason why hes still only 30th in these rankings is that Madden doesnt miss as many bats as you would expect from someone with this pedigree and his walk rate has hovered around 10% for his collegiate career. In his final season, Franklin had 13 homers and 11 steals in 61 games. One of the beautiful things about dynasty baseball is that managers are able to think about the present, as well as the future of their roster. Hes just as electric as 2020 first-rounder Mick Abel, and I believe you all know my thoughts on Abel by now. The ultimate upside is a .270 hitter with good walk-rates, 25 homers and 25 steals a season. The ultimate upside I see from him is he will rattle off a few 25-30 homer seasons during his peak years. Amateur players and international free agents are not included. . Bolte is a classic power-speed profile who there are serious questions if he will ever hit enough to tap into that power and speed. Theres plus power from the left side here and potentially an average hit tool to go with it. However, the offensive abilities at the plate are robust with a potential plus hit tool and plus power. Grey and B_Don are back to cover 3B. 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. Chris Clegg's Top-125 FYPD Rankings. DeLauter has some serious tools, as he could routinely have 25 homers and 15 stolen-bases. 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. Plus the Dodgers do well with IFAs so that is a plus. Wood is 67 and 240 pounds of strength and athleticism. If Baltimore drafts a hitter I tend to like them because there are a few things Baltimore likes, its guys who dont chase, make solid swing-decisions and hit the ball hard. Hes a great upside selection after pick 20 in your FYPDs. I think it best applies here because unlike a real-life prospect list we arent basing it off the 20-80 scout scale. 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. We will have to wait and see on the durability, but a solid SP4 with upside for more is definitely in the cards. Those two are safer, but Jobe has the highest upside of any pitcher in this draft class in my eyes. I am a massive fan of Masyn Winn and there is a non-zero shot that Nazier Mule is the next Masyn Winn. His future success could depend on how he returns from Tommy John Surgery. (Clegg), Admittedly, Im a bit higher than most on Brock Jones, but he has a very fantasy-friendly skillset. We just changed over to our new site and some stuff didnt update/carry over. That is the only thing holding him back from producing big home run numbers. He has grown and added power in the process while maintaining plus speed. Shortstops. If you have the 3rd pick or lower and Lawlar is on the board, Im scoop him up without question. The stuff isnt as explosive with Murphy but the command at least profiles to be better right now. He already ripped up the upper minors in 2022. Cho has a sweet swing and makes solid contact to go with his elite power. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 27: 2022 Baltimore Orioles first round pick, and Number 1 overall selection of the 2022 First-Year Player Draft, Jackson Holliday is introduced to the crowd before the fourth inning of the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 27, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. I have read that some think Davis struggles against breaking pitches and will be exploited there against big league pitching, but five of his 15 home runs this season came against breaking pitches. It felt like Jonathan Cannon has been draft eligible for a few years now, and finally a team took him. Can I take him late? 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. (Eric), From: Dominican Republic | Signed By: New York Yankees, Many lists will have Arias ahead of Vaquero, but not here. Brandon Barreira, P Toronto Blue Jays. The hit tool and speed really stand out here with his speed easily being plus and the hit tool bordering on it. SS Brady House| Nationals| 19 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. Simply put, Montgomery is athletically gifted and has an offensive upside that will make you drool. Another great MLB draft is in the books, and what a marvelous draft it was. He has touched 100 and should be a fun piece of clay for the Giants, who have done well with pitchers in the past. Overall, Davis posted a .370/.482/.663 slash with 15 home runs and ten stolen bases against high-end collegiate competition. (Chris), From: Boston College | Drafted By: Milwaukee Brewers, All Sal Frelick has done over the last few years is hit, hit, and hit some more. 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. Theres not one other player in this draft that has you can say that about. Ivan Melendez, 1B Arizona Diamondbacks. 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. If Milwaukee can get his command to passable, then we are talking about their next success story. Formerly Pro Leagues, Public Prize Leagues are now available for the season. Normally pitching prospects that go to Coors are complete write-offs for me in FYPDs but I like Hughes. Based on the numbers, Neto seems like a star. 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. Prospect Oneis a fantasy baseballpodcast dedicated to MiLB Baseball. That power will likely stand out, even at a power-hitter position like the hot corner. 33 days ago. He could even be up when the Pirates arent abysmal so there is a chance for some wins as well. The top player coming to us from the international market, Felnin Celesten has a gorgeous swing and a projectable body. (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. 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. 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. Hes also 23 years old already and likely wont debut until hes 25 or so. Most leagues have an explicit rule that says you cant draft players who havent signed prior to the start of your draft. Hes a decent target after pick 30 or so. In a bullpen role he could even be fantasy viable. (Chris), From: Wake Forest HS (NC) | Drafted By: Miami Marlins, One of the biggest surprises of the first round was Kahlil Watson sliding to the Miami Marlins at pick 16. He does have pretty crazy stuff from the left-side. 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. // That is, if the hit tool allows him to. Kumar Rocker. Fantrax has been one of the fastest-growing fantasy sites of the last few years, and were not stopping now. There is some swing and miss in the profile, but if it all clicks, Green could be a top-five fantasy baseball asset. If he does hit enough, think along the lines of what Jeremey Pea just did 20 homers with 10 plus stolen-bases. He has the stuff to be a big riser over the next year or two. Mayer could grow into plus power as he already displays great raw power. (Eric), After a quiet first two seasons at Oregon, Aaron Zavala burst out of his shell in 2021 and was one of the top bats in the nation. He could be a 15 homer, 20 stolen-base guy who hits .260 with good run and RBI totals. Top 50 Prospects For 2023 Fantasy Baseball; Top 15 FYPD for 2023; Top 30 For FYPD for 2023; Projections. Granted, it was hard to see THIS level of a breakout from Tiedemann. Who is the last homegrown arm the White Sox have developedI shall wait. Hosted by Chris Welsh aka The Welsh of www.inthisleague.com. Cowser does have a fairly flat swing which is a knock on his future power output. Leiter is the best pitcher in the class and is a fairly safe bet for fantasy purposes. If you are willing to invest in prep arms for fantasy, Painter is one of the best options. You can follow Jason on twitter at @JRBecks previous post The power also comes with plenty of swing and miss in his game. FantraxHQ - The Home of Fantasy Sports Analysis, ROS Top 200 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2022-23. A new year, a new board and new ranks. In a year where the prep shortstops stand out, Henry Davis is the headliner of collegiate hitters. Over 633 career plate appearances, Jung finished his career with 39 home runs, ten stolen bases, and a .328/.468/.647 slash. There is some power here so hes not a Dee Strange-Gordon type, but the power wont blow anyone away, think in that 12-15 homer range. and our 2022 FYPD 1st Rd Join up to be a member of the army and support your boys to create more and more fantasy baseball content that not only wins your league, but makes you laugh! This is a potential 20-20 bat as long as he can get his hit tool from well below-average to just slightly below-average. If he makes enough contact then he could be a fantasy monster. 45. 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