He was once viewed as a 1-1 caliber selection before he had to get TJ, and now hes looking like a possible bargain in your FYPDs. There will be years where he hits .270 with 25 jacks and pitches in with 10 stolen-bases. Hosted by Chris Welsh aka The Welsh of www.inthisleague.com. He took it opposite field and it nearly cleared the wall. Toronto has also been knocking it out of the park developing arms lately so there is that in the plus column. (Cross), Zach Neto wont be the flashiest player, but he will likely get a solid everyday regular. That should not matter to you if you have watched him pitch. I dare you! He is probably getting a little more love now that he was selected 20th overall by the New York Yankees, but he is a player I will be targeting in FYPDs. Hes the best non Senga pitcher in this draft and he provides about as much floor as you can expect from a pitching prospect. (Chris), From: Louisville | Drafted By: Milwaukee Brewers (Traded to BOS), Originally drafted by Milwaukee, Alex Binelas came to the Red Sox at the trade deadline as one of the return pieces in the Hunter Renfroe deal. Jan 26, 2022. Regardless of where he ends up in the field, the bat will play. 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. 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. He should move relatively quickly, I think at the moment I will let someone else take the chance on him, and at this price that will probably happen well before I am willing to take him. 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! Reggie Crawford, P San Francisco Giants. Unfortunately, Hoglund recently has Tommy John surgery, but do not let that keep you from investing in him for fantasy purposes. He also recorded a career-best 113.7 maxEV. 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. (Cross), Dylan Beavers has an intriguing power and speed blend but unfortunately has concerning contact rates. Fords profile is coveted by plenty of teams. Our team's Live Looks. 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. Merrill uses all fields well but could benefit from pulling the ball more. Chase DeLauter, OF Cleveland Guardians. We discuss Grey's projections and some of the biggest differences between his rankings, Rudy's rankings, and ADP. We agree about Mike Trout 's greatness, and that's about where the agreement ends. 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. Fabian has as much upside as anyone on this list, just it all comes down to will he hit enough and will he tone down the swing-and-miss. (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. If the hit tool and approach can improve, Wood could be a high-impact corner outfielder at the highest level. There is elite power and speed potential here, and thats what we are chasing. Then, we get into Grey's 3B rankings at what is a bit of a top heavy position. Like Porter there is a lot of risk in the profile here so draft at your own risk. Kumar Rocker. (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. I am not going to lie, I had no idea where to rank Jacob Berry when I started this, so this is where I landed on him. If any prospect in this draft is the next Corbin Caroll, its Jones. The 62 New Jersey prep right-hander is one of the most electric arms in the 2021 class, sitting in the upper-90s with good run and sink. 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. He posted a 2.13 ERA, a 0.845 WHIP, and 179 strikeouts. Bednar features a plus fastball that sits in the mid 90s. We are gathered here to discuss players that will be available in your leagues First Year Player Drafts (or FYPDs for short). The below ranks aren't the deepest that you'll find online if you need a top 100 I recommend Baseball America ($). There is no "safe" player. Not one tool stands out here, but Elliott could develop into a 50-hit, 50-power, 55-speed type. (Eric), From: Kansas State | Drafted By: Chicago Cubs, Jordan Wicks comes armed with arguably the best changeup in the draft class. (Eric), From: Southridge HS (IN) | Drafted By: Chicago White Sox, Colson Montgomery was a basketball star in high school before really blossoming in baseball. The White Sox did take him highly and we should start to see some returns on Peyton Pallette rather soon. 1. Gilbert is a fun player, and sometimes its just fun to have guys you like to watch on your roster. (Eric), From: Trinity HS (KY) | Drafted By: Washington Nationals, Daylen Lile sneaking into the top-30 here is 100% on me. The all-around profile is very good, but I think hes more of a high-end #3 starter longterm. The ultimate upside I see from him is he will rattle off a few 25-30 homer seasons during his peak years. He hit a 468 foot home run with a 112 mph exit velocity and his one 485 feet with an aluminum bat. Hes got as much upside as any of this crop of pitchers, and has some projection left on the frame. Hes just as electric as 2020 first-rounder Mick Abel, and I believe you all know my thoughts on Abel by now. In his April matchup against top 2022 prep arm, Dylan Lesko, House went 3-3 with two doubles. (Cross), As with Jones above, Peyton Graham is likely going to be a value pick in FYPDs this year. He has plus or better power and enough speed to approach double-digit steals annually early in his career. He could be a 15 homer, 20 stolen-base guy who hits .260 with good run and RBI totals. The payoff may be well worth it in the end. Wood is 67 and 240 pounds of strength and athleticism. What he does do is offset that with a good eye, so he will help in the OBP department. The upside is top 5 closer in baseball with that stuff, and he could be up relatively soon. Outfielders - # 1-20 | 21-40 | 41-60 | 61-80 | 81-100. Every draft pick made in an FYPD is a risk. (Clegg), Connor Prielipp is one of the biggest boom or bust picks for pitchers in this years FYPD crop. Regardless of his path, hes an exciting arm to follow. There is extreme risk, but the reward might be worth it this late.*. Lesko has SP1 upside, and you can likely get him at a discount in FYPD due to his injury. Although, theres not a ton of physical projection here. Top 125 Starting Pitcher Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Dynasty League Strategy for 2023, NL Spring Training Battles with Fantasy Relevance. If he can, theres 25+ homer power, maybe more at Coors and Beck could also add 5-10 steals annually early in his career. It won't be long before we see him on the MLB level. 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. I think Baltimore gets him to cut down on his in-zone whiffs and that could be enough to kickstart the hype train. Those two tools showed up often during his collegiate career at LSU where he slashed .360/.450/.665 with 32 homers in 116 games. If not then hes almost unusable with that command even in a bullpen role. (Clegg), Drafted: #11 Overall | From: Georgia Tech, Kevin Parada may not be the strongest behind the plate but his bat will certainly play. His fastball is his best pitch, but Leiters arsenal also features a 12-6 curve that he can get hitters to chase. The offensive upside is legit even if Parada does not stick behind the plate. Crawford is a real wild-card he had TJ so we (I mean I but if I put we it makes it sound cooler and more legitimate) have no idea where to properly evaluate him. He has the normal issues that taller players have and its just getting those massive levers in sync. There is all the upside in the world with Lesko as the stuff is nasty but he is recovering from TJ so youll have to be patient. Horton doesnt have the longest track record of success but a starter who has reached 98 and should be a quick mover is worthy of this ranking. There are some concerns about the swing-mechanics but the Guardians can fix that. Muncy shows a good feel to hit and has developed a ton of power. Hes your classic corner outfield masher, and in Coors that profile gets a whole lot more attractive, I mean hes not a corner outfielder but CJ Cron is drafted highly for the same reason, big power and hes in Coors. San Francisco has done a good job with IFAs, so I am gambling that their track record continues with Arias. (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. He has a funky delivery and an extremely low release point that plays to his advantage. This is a name to target now before the price tag rises. There is SP2 upside here, but the downside like most prep pitchers is equally as low. The 105mph man, Joyce, has some serious stuff. (Clegg). (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. Its rare to see any pitcher at any level locate his fastball up in the zone as well as Jack Leiter. Hell need to improve his feel for spinning a breaker, but that can be worked on over time. (Cross), Drafted: #66 Overall | From: East Carolina, Carson Whisenhunt missed the entire 2022 season thanks to the PED suspension which hurt his draft stock. (Chris), From: Virginia | Drafted By: Oakland Athletics, Zack Gelof is one of those sum of the parts players. Cho has a sweet swing and makes solid contact to go with his elite power. Do whatever you can to get into the Top 4 1) Druw Jones ARI, OF, 18.8, 6'4", 180 - Selected 2nd overall, Jones has that classic tall and projectable build that screams upside, and he has elite bloodlines with Andruw Jones being his father. Award winning fantasy baseball articles, rankings, sleepers, player data, and analysis. Gilbert hits the ball extremely hard but puts it on the ground too often. (Eric), From: East Carolina | Drafted By: Baltimore Orioles, Another prospect that saw his draft stock soar in 2021, Connor Norby proved himself to be one of the best pure hitters in the 2021 draft class. Hes probably the best Cuban pitcher to come out in a little bit. He is a baseball junkie. There is a high-end starting pitcher in the profile but he may not get the love he deserves in FYPDs. You can make an argument for others, but its hard to argue against Jack Leiter. Thompson hit .354 with 11 homers and 10 steals in 66 games for Florida this spring and projects as an above-average hitter. He shouldnt hurt you in the rate stats like BA and OBP but his calling card will be his power. This is about as high as I am willing to entertain a relief-only prospect. Im also not crazy about this landing spot for his power given Comericas limitations. (Chris), From: Cubs | Signed By: Washington Nationals, For all of the international prospects signed in mid-January, my no-doubt #1 is Vaquero. Updated: 5/2/2022. All opinions expressed are that of his own. As he fills out his projectable frame, hell likely drop to a 50/55 runner, but with the potential to be a plus hit/plus power bat from the shortstop position. Hes like Fabian in that his upside is as high as anyone on this list, but he also might be nothing more than a bag of tools. Hell need to continue refining his command and strike-throwing, but the upside here is enticing for sure. Hoglund is a great mix of floor and ceiling. Whether you've been in a league for 10 years or are just about to draft your dynasty start-up, everyone loves rankings. 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. There were rumblings about his asking price and character issues, but I dont like to speculate on the latter without knowing the person myself. I am certain he will hit, I just am not sure about the power and there will be no speed to fall back on. 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. Davis finished his collegiate career at Louisville with a 1.001 OPS and more walks than strikeouts. With more experience and repetitions, Petty could wind up with an above-average changeup to pair with a plus slider and double-plus fastball. Given that Bednar is a draft-eligible sophomore, there is not a long track record outside of this season. The top player coming to us from the international market, Felnin Celesten has a gorgeous swing and a projectable body. Neto makes consistent contact, but likely settles in with average game power in the Majors. The power is legit, and if the improved contact sticks, he could be a steal in FYPDs. 71. FantraxHQ - The Home of Fantasy Sports Analysis, ROS Top 200 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2022-23. 2023 Dynasty Baseball FYPD Primer Chris Clegg breaks down how to approach this year's first year player draft. Cayden Wallace, 3B Kansas City Royals. (Eric), From: Dominican Republic | Signed By: New York Yankees, Many lists will have Arias ahead of Vaquero, but not here. Well, for some of you, anyway. If hes available around pick 30 in your FYPD, Id be tempted. Painters fastball sits near the mid-90s and can reach 99 with good spin rates. (Chris), From: Miami (OH) | Drafted By: Los Angeles Angels, Sam Bachman really shot up draft boards thanks to his stellar final collegiate season. But he contributes across the board, including stolen bases - a contribution that is sorely lacking among third basemen. Top Prospects by Position Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Shortstops Third Basemen Outfielders Shortstops. (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. Think of Cermak like a less tooled up Brock Jones, and thats why he is down here. He has a shorter swing that limits swing and miss and creates good contact. Im just not sure how much velocity hell grown into, even if he adds bulk to his lanky frame. 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. I just have questions about his ability to make enough contact, and the quality of contact. Theres an intriguing set of tools here, but will Colas hit enough to be an impact bat. McLain could end up being a 15 HR/20 SB threat who post good averages. The Mets have also done a good job of developing prep hitters lately, and luckily he isnt a prep outfielder so he might not get traded like PCA and Kelenic. 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. Jobe is downright filthy. He will be a solid contributor because of his on-base abilities. Oh, and keep in mind these projections are for a guy who is just coming over to play Major League Baseball. Over those five starts he struck out 49 hitters over 31 innings. You dont get $90 Million from a team unless you are good right? Overall & Positional Rankings for Dynasty Leagues. Seattle does a fantastic job with their IFAs and I would expect nothing different this time around. If youre looking for a prospect with the potential to rise up rankings considerably in 2022, Zavala should be a target of yours. For the most part all dynasty leagues have a FYPD as a way to introduce new young talent onto rosters. It sits in the mid-to-upper 90s with elite spin rates and riding action. Some have comped Mayer to Corey Seager which is quite lofty, but it shows the upside that is in Mayers profile. Hes got an upper 90s fastball that got whiffs with, a slider that misses bats and a solid changeup. Theres no speed to speak of, but that is fine thanks to his high contact, big power profile. (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. The development of his changeup would go a long way for Cusick sticking as a starter. He makes consistent contact in the zone and does not chase often. Relief Pitching Prospect Rankings James Anderson pinpoints relievers and potential relievers from the minor leagues who could develop into the next great fantasy baseball closer, including recent Angels draftee Ben Joyce. 7. S-Tier prospects are prospects that top 25 types of guys. His swing creates natural loft and good power. Vaquero already exhibits plus raw power with a quick left-handed swing that generates plenty of natural loft. He passed the Diamondbacks right of passage and got surgery on his shoulder and should be good to go relatively quickly in the season. With his contact skills and high bat speed, Johnson could reach 25 or more home runs per season with a high batting average. With those developments, a new board is here. 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. There is a solid SP5 in fantasy here if the strides he has shown with his command hold up. Mayea has a bit of everything and could contribute in all aspects of the fantasy game, but wont blow you away anywhere. Much like Guerrero, I trust the Rays slightly more than the Blue Jays. (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. The game power does lag behind a bit but Frelick could settle in around 50-grade there if he bulks up a bit. 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