Another great MLB draft is in the books, and what a marvelous draft it was. It's quite possible that Manzardo was a bit overlooked in this year's draft for two reasons: 1) he's a first-base only prospect who needs to continue to develop into a better defender and 2) he played for an average Washington State team. (Eric), Matt McLain will likely end up being selected in the first round twice. Merrill uses all fields well but could benefit from pulling the ball more. Horton has already had Tommy John and worked his way back this season. 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. (Clegg), Connor Prielipp is one of the biggest boom or bust picks for pitchers in this years FYPD crop. By Scott. 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. There is no denying Susac has big power, but the questions remain about his ability to make contact as well as his pitch selection. While having great velocity, there is plenty of room for Painter to gain strength and add more. 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. There is elite upside in Murphys arm. He did have a sparkling debut when he became a professional, hitting .370/.514/.630 in his 35 plate appearances at the complex level. Lile is an average to above-average runner but the power is more of the gap to gap variety presently. 58. I will be interested to see how the Cubs use Mule as they have never let a guy two-way. Thomas Harrington, P Pittsburgh Pirates. Where would the international prospects fit into this list? He eats, sleeps, & breathes baseball. His slider is nearly as nasty, featuring sharp break in the mid-80s, and Bachman also has an above-average changeup with fade as well. He will be a nothing burger in the speed department, but he could become a middle-of-the-order masher for you. The White Sox did take him highly and we should start to see some returns on Peyton Pallette rather soon. Top-100 2021/22 FYPD Rankings for Fantasy Baseball By Eric Cross Last updated Feb 6, 2022 Another great MLB draft is in the books, and what a marvelous draft it was. (Clegg), Drafted: #26 Overall | From: Oswego East HS (IL), As a 69 south paw with a commitment to Vanderbilt, Noah Schultz is immediately intriguing. Cayden Wallace, 3B Kansas City Royals. (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. 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. Hes a plug-and-play SP3 for whoever drafts him. Ranking of 500 baseball players is . Then there are C-Tier prospects those are the guys that span from about the 75th overall prospect to about 150. Allen is still raw at the plate, but the hope is that the contact skills and natural feel for hitting will increase now that hes solely focusing on baseball. Green brings massive raw power to the table and is an elite athlete shown by his blazing fast sprint speeds. But despite that the Orioles took him in the second round, and this late in your FYPDs, thats enough for me to take a gamble. (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. Updated: 5/2/2022. Mayer does a lot of things well, but at the plate, he brings a smooth left-handed swing. (Cross), Ivan Melendez has monster power in his bat and was one of the best bats in college baseball last season. (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. If you are looking to draft a pitcher this year, I would be willing to take a shot on Bednar rather than paying up for one of the high-end arms. Winter gains and midnight cage sessions are beginning to reap their benefits. Rayner Arias, SS San Francisco Giants. He generates natural loft and has ideal launch angles. But still, Watsons all-around offensive skillset is robust and he has the defensive skills to remain at shortstop longterm. I dont think the upside is tremendous here but the floor is super high. [CDATA[ Many worry about Johnsons frame being maxed out as he is only 510/175 lbs. Third Basemen. Lesko has SP1 upside, and you can likely get him at a discount in FYPD due to his injury. Leskos upside is immense, and it comes with a fastball that already sits mid-90s, an incredible changeup, and a dominant curveball. Hell also throw the occasional curve, but his arsenal is primarily the fastball/slider/chanegup, all three of which project as plus or better. That should not matter to you if you have watched him pitch. He could even be up when the Pirates arent abysmal so there is a chance for some wins as well. -JUNE 2022 TOP 445 DYNASTY BASEBALL RANKINGS Tier 1 Strategy - Generational talents. Vaquero already exhibits plus raw power with a quick left-handed swing that generates plenty of natural loft. Thanks for noticing Should be all set now. 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. The 2022 fantasy baseball season might be near its conclusion, but the 2023 season will be here before you know it! With more experience and repetitions, Petty could wind up with an above-average changeup to pair with a plus slider and double-plus fastball. The command will allow him to not post high walk-rates keeping his WHIP under control. Baez swings for the fences regularly, and if he shortens the swing some and gets less erratic, the hit tool will certainly improve. A complete prospect and total baseball rat, Lawlar had been a touted amateur as an underclassman and basically held serve as a near top-of-the-class talent for two or three years, even amid the volatility of the 2020 draft process. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"lcXMd5HATamsyCvrRU5X5udbQPYl5AnlNdI1Hlevb2g-1800-0"}; He may be up in the second-half of 2023. A-Tier prospects will be prospects that would fall between 26 and 50 on a list. Fantasy Baseball: Recent Roster Trends, Isaac Parades' on the Rise, NL Central Prospects to Watch This Spring For Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 1, AL West Prospects to Watch This Spring For Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball FYPD: First Year Player Draft Rankings. Joendy Vargas, SS Los Angeles Dodgers. Regardless, Bednar profiles as a mid-rotation starter. I know I would. (Clegg), Drafted: #56 Overall | From: Palo Alto HS (CA), If youre looking for an upside pick outside the top-25 in your FYPDs, Henry Bolte is a solid target. The improvements transferred to the majors with a very reasonable 26.6% whiff% and 25.8% K%. There is a solid SP4 here in the fantasy realm with upside for more if his stuff can elicit more swings-and-misses. If the stuff fully comes back (and it does most of the time these days) then we are talking about a good slider and the chance to rack up Ks. He does have pretty crazy stuff from the left-side. Holliday doesnt really stand out in any one area but has the potential to be above-average to plus across the board with a quick and smooth left-handed swing and a frame that has added strength with more projection left. FantraxHQ - The Home of Fantasy Sports Analysis, ROS Top 200 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2022-23. Easy-peasy. The combo of those tools could lead Cross to be a very intriguing fantasy player. Hes my 2nd favorite arm in this class behind Lesko. The question becomes will he ever hit enough at the pro level to tap into that power. Arias, a switch-hitter, is one of the better pure hitters on the international market this period with a 62 frame that has the potential to add some solid bulk over the next few years. Lets cross our fingers and hope they do because Montgomery legitimately could wind up as the top fantasy player from this draft class. 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. It felt like Jonathan Cannon has been draft eligible for a few years now, and finally a team took him. Dont sleep on him in your FYPD. But what I do know is that Watson has immense offensive upside and is a no-doubt top-5 fantasy FYPD option. I think there is some untapped potential here with Wagner as he had 358 plate appearances in his entire collegiate career at Clemson. If he can, theres 25+ homer power, maybe more at Coors and Beck could also add 5-10 steals annually early in his career. Dont be so quick to put Aaron Judge comps on Jones as he doesnt havethat level of power, but his potential 5/6/5 offensive profile in Yankee Stadium is a great fit and could see him land inside top-100 prospect lists before too long if he hits well to begin his professional career. Hes massive at 64 and weighs in at 240, but what he does do is hit the ball hard and far. Currently, the hit tool is below average, but there are reasons to think he could grow into an average hit tool long term. Hes advanced, shows a good changeup and has a nice homeball park if he makes it to the majors. B_Don has a crazy theory to start off the show. He is a solid lefty who reached 95 on the fastball regularly. 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. College ball is well underway and high school ball is in full swing in some of the country. 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. A little thing about me is I prefer to play in OBP leagues, so my rankings are best applied to those sorts of leagues. 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! There's nothing flashy about McMahon's game. I am fairly confident Holliday will hit for more power than Jones. (Chris), From: Severna Park (MD) | Drafted By: San Diego Padres, Merrill brings a solid approach to pair with projectable power from the left side of the plate. Jung will probably be a better real-life player than fantasy player because I just think he may end up being an empty batting average guy. We will have to wait and see on the durability, but a solid SP4 with upside for more is definitely in the cards. Top Pitcher: Daniel Espino (SP - CLE) Since we didn't have a pitcher make the top 10 above, I figured I'd . With the dust settled from the 2022 NFL Draft, PFF fantasy football analysts Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland and Nathan Jahnke present their top-30 rookie rankings for fantasy football.. We start with the top 25, headlined by New York Jets running back Breece Hall.We also add five honorable mentions, which include Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback . House has been well known for a while thanks to his big raw power. McLain could end up being a 15 HR/20 SB threat who post good averages. Toronto has also been knocking it out of the park developing arms lately so there is that in the plus column. 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. The first time White really focused on baseball was during the summer 2020 showcase. I believe he could be a perennial 25-30 homer bat in the majors. Davis finished his collegiate career at Louisville with a 1.001 OPS and more walks than strikeouts. Arizona has become a place you want to draft their pitchers because they do a great job of harnessing stuff. His future success could depend on how he returns from Tommy John Surgery. Hes the best non Senga pitcher in this draft and he provides about as much floor as you can expect from a pitching prospect. Hes just as electric as 2020 first-rounder Mick Abel, and I believe you all know my thoughts on Abel by now. 4. Overall, in my live look, Kudrna was head and shoulders above Mozzicato. While hes a solid hitter and shortstop, Chander stands out more on the mound with a potential plus fastball and a trio of solid secondaries. We just changed over to our new site and some stuff didnt update/carry over. The below ranks aren't the deepest that you'll find online if you need a top 100 I recommend Baseball America ($). (Clegg), Drew Gilbert might be the most underrated player in FYPDs this season. 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 also mixes in a fading changeup that flashes plus thanks to the fade, sink, and velocity separation. Regardless of whether he remains at shortstop or moves to second base, Watson projects to be a major impact bat. He is seemingly underrated but is a great buy for FYPDs. There is no "safe" player. I dont view him as anything more than a streamer that should be used in good matchups, too bad he cant pitch against his own team. He hit a 468 foot home run with a 112 mph exit velocity and his one 485 feet with an aluminum bat. SS Marcelo Mayer| Red Sox| 19 3. Did you enjoy these rankings? Hes in a good organization to maximize his talents. 48. 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Baltimore is getting a well-rounded shortstop on both sides of the ball. (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. 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. SS Kahlil Watson| Marlins| 19 2. The stuff isnt as explosive with Murphy but the command at least profiles to be better right now. We shall have to wait and see on that, but this is a good gamble on your end with the way the Brewers have been developing bats as of recently. 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. 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. 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. (Eric), From: Kansas State | Drafted By: Chicago Cubs, Jordan Wicks comes armed with arguably the best changeup in the draft class. Granted, it was hard to see THIS level of a breakout from Tiedemann. Ford is also a plus runner and posted a 6.42 second 60 yard dash time. 22. The last of this little cluster of prep pitchers, Shultz is in the org I trust the least to develop. 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. Cross is a fun prospect, I could very well see him having a bit more upside than I am letting on but he is a Royals prospect so you never know. If he does manage to make enough contact, then we are talking about a perennial 20-20 threat. 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