Druw Jones, OF, Wesleyan High (Norcross, Ga.) Druw Jones, the son of the longtime Braves outfielder, has established himself as the consensus best prospect in the 2022 . An above-average runner, Amador is probably not going to steal bases in bunches, but his athleticism should allow him to be a positive on the base paths overall. Through his first 150 professional games, Veen cruised to 50 stolen bases and has continued to get better with his jumps and picking the right spots to run. The more I see of Soderstrom, the more confident I am that he can develop into the left-handed masher for the As. Decent contact rates, low chase rates, average power and success against all types of pitches in the upper levels gives Ruiz the upside of an above average big league bat. If his command backs up a bit, he is a likely middle of the rotation arm, but it is hard to bet against his pitch mix, built-in deception and size. Good secondary stuff in pro ball has also caused Johnson to drift onto his front foot as well. Rodriguez is a complete hitter with the body control, bat to ball skills and approach to give him a plus hit tool while tapping into every bit of his above average raw power in games. Gavin Cross could start the season in A+ Quad Cities and should be a quick riser if he continues to hit. That being said, the Pirates took him first overall to be the catcher of the future, and he has a chance to be just that. Still an aggressive hitter, Soderstrom could benefit from cutting down his 31% chase rate, but that will likely come with more at bats. Top-400 OBP Prospect Rankings For Fantasy Baseball: September 2022 By Chris Clegg Last updated Sep 10, 2022 Prospects are a major part of playing in dynasty Fantasy Baseball leagues. It is hard to bet against strong contact rates, above-average power and good pitch recognition. Porter will more than likely get his debut in rookie ball or A- Down East, but as we have seen with Andrew Painter last season, a big year could come from an equally talented high school arm. One of the biggest climbers in regards to prospect rankings, OHoppes offensive numbers would have been impressive for a first baseman let alone a strong defensive catcher. Frelick may not have enough power to be a star in todays game, but he has as good of a chance to be a big league regular as any prospect outside of the top 50. Here is a quick overview on the 20-80 scale used extensively throughout the list and standard across the baseball industry. Height/Weight: 62, 195|Bat/Throw: L/R|1st Round (21), 2017 (BAL)|ETA: 2022. The newly-turned 20-year-old had 37 batted balls over 105 mph and reached exit velocities as high as 113 mph. Since the start of the 2021 season, Espino has recorded a 16 percent swinging strike rate on his fastball, one of the best clips in professional baseball. Power surge has Turang 'in the conversation'. The second breaking ball for Perez is an above-average curveball in the low 80s. His jumps and instincts are already impressive along with an above average arm. While his stuff may not jump off the page pitch profile wise, it looks like it is coming out of a slingshot with the way he hides the ball. The early results at the MLB level on top of a dynamite Triple-A season for Brown are hard to deny. Though a bit unorthodox, Davis generates a ton of torque and rotational power with his swing while staying extremely short to the ball. Manzardo starts with his hands relaxed on his shoulder, using a toe tap for timing. Gassers changeup is the pitch that he goes to a bit more against righties. A blend of power, defense and intangibles have Cartaya reminding many of Salvador Perez. Theres still room for improvement with Hendersons splits, but when you crush righties to an OPS over 1.000, a .740 OPS vs. lefties is more than tolerable. Romo moves well and has impressed with his ability to block and receive. Featuring a simple and easy swing with quiet, repeatable mechanics, Hassells quick bat and ability to control the barrel allow him to get to tough pitches. Like many young outfielders, Veen could clean up his routes, but with plus speed, a plus arm, theres a good chance he will be an above average defender up the middle. Volpe brings just about everything you want to the table from a baseball player. Just 20 years old and already mashing in Double-A, some of the extreme risk around De La Cruz has been hedged ever-so slightly. His mechanics rarely break down due to his lower halfs immense strength and athleticism. Though the higher ground ball rate is something to monitor with Campusano, his improved contact rates against all pitch types, chase rates and overall swing decisions provide reason for optimism. Despite missing 90% of the regular season, Jung impressed enough upon returning to Triple-A action to earn a big league call-up. While I understand why scouts see that kind of upside with Johnson, I do think theres more susceptibility to whiff than some are accounting for with Johnson. What follows is what I've been using as my top 250 prospects leading into the 2022 season. Though nothing quite jumps off of the page, his plus hit-tool, sneaky power and defensive versatility give him one of the higher floors in the minors with the potential to be a well above average regular. He simply dismantled Low-A hitters, punching out 81 batters in 52.1 innings with a WHIP of 0.88. The heater has some riding life to it and plays well at the top of the zone, generating an impressive 13.4% swinging strike rate this season. He is twitchy and athletic enough to turn on pitches middle-in, but sometimes struggles to let secondary stuff travel and drive it up the middle or the other way. It was huge for Davis to return to the field before the end of the 2022 season to shake off the rust from missing the majority of the season. Despite often being the youngest player on the field, Alvarez looks the part as a catcher and earns high marks for his desire to improve as a defender. Pfaadt sets the tone with his 93-95 mph fastball which has ticked up since last year. Campbell should be a target for dynasty managers with minor-league spots to spare. Lawlars advanced feel to hit and developing power give him great upside in the batters box. Height/Weight: 61, 205|Bat/Throw: L/R|2nd Round (62) 2021|ETA: 2023. Age: 19|Height/Weight: 510, 200|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (12), 2021 (SEA)|ETA: 2024. Keegan should start the year in Charleston and should move up the ladder quickly. Netos athleticism is evident at shortstop where he has solid range with a knack for the highlight reel play. The 24-year-old will compete. Ford already makes good swing decisions, shows a good feel for the barrel and has flashed above average power as a 19-year-old. With improving defense and the makeup/work ethic to encourage belief that he will keep getting better in that regard, Alvarez has a chance to be a well-rounded backstop with elite offense upside. Reds fans can dream on 30+ homers and a decent on-base clip if Marte can find some more consistency with his approach and lower half. Throughout his collegiate career and his first pro season, Steer deployed an upright stance with a minimal load. With a max exit velocity of 113 MPH this season and 90th percentile EV of 103.6 MPH, Cowser is already producing above-average impact and has room to fill out more. While it is his go-to weapon against lefties, Waldichuk will mix in the slider against right-handed hitters with success as well. A two-way player at East Carolina, the Cardinals drafted Burleson as an outfielder andas he explained to Just Baseballback in June, exclusively focusing on hitting has allowed him to take his offensive game to the next level while tapping into more power. The top prep arm in the 2021 Draft, Jobe is a data darling and a premium athlete on the mound. 2 starter, however it will be important to see if he can maintain his velocity deep into starts once we see the Cardinals take the training wheels off. Perazas sweet swing from the right side and plus defense at short make him a high probability everyday shortstop. Burleson is capable of playing in either corner and should develop into an average defender at either spot. With our update of the Top 100 Prospects listnow with 2022 draft picks includedwe have a new No. Much like his father, Holliday is a patient hitter who does not strike out much and will work plenty of free passes. Henderson has continued to add strength since joining the Orioles organization, producing exit velocities as high as 112 mph and home runs as long as 480 feet this season. Keegan was an everyday player for Vanderbilt in 2021 and 2022 with his best season coming last year. Merrill maneuvers the barrel really well with great plate coverage. While he may not have the superstar upside of Elly De La Cruz or Noelvi Marte, McLain has a really good chance to be an above-average regular at the shortstop positionor anywhere else the Reds want to stick himas a flat out gamer who can set the tone for your lineup. Injuries cut Lucianos 2022 season to just 65 games, but when he was on the field, he flashed the elite bat speed and raw pop that has made him one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball for years. With above-average speed and a good chance to stick in center, how much power Hassell develops at the plate will ultimately decide whether he is a solid regular or perennial All-Star. By the time they realize the slider is coming, its too late. Its easy to see that when you have a prospect like Tovar mashing Double-A pitching at the age of 20, but what is impressive to me is the way he can impact games even when he isnt mashing. While theres definitely some whiff in Walkers game at this point, he only struck out 21.6% of the time this season because of his ability to punish fastballs while rarely missing mistakes of any pitch type. He has hit balls as hard as 111 mph this season, producing majestic homers to his pull side. The youngest player selected in last years draft, Colliers advanced offensive skill-set should allow him to keep up with his fellow teenage first-rounders. Despite his long levers, Davis typically does a good job of staying short to the ball. Though he lacks much defensive value, Aranda has produced at every stop and has continued to hit in the early days of his MLB career. Walker will need to improve against spin and get more comfortable in the outfield, which is exactly why the Cardinals are sending him to the Arizona Fall League. An electric athlete with elite arm speed, Hence overpowered Low-A hitters all year long. A superb defender who has already reached Triple-A at 22 years old, Turang has finally started to hit the ball with more authority. Boasting an impressive blend of contact and power this season, OHoppe produced a zone contact rate of 87% while hitting 26 homers. MLB Draft prospects 2022. He already understands how to use the count to dictate his approach, with most of his damage coming while hes ahead in the count and an innate ability to battle and spray the ball when hes behind.