LHP/1B Reggie Crawford (Tier 3)9. Maybe you noted the wording of that last sentence - most valuable - and there's a reason it's worded like that. Keith Law pointed out that the difference between a #1 prospect and a #25 is usually huge. But its been the trade market where Cincy has restocked its system the most, with nine of its Top 30, and eight of the top 15, coming in deals. SS Eddys Leonard (Tier 3)10. More , 10. 2.3M subscribers in the baseball community. Julio Rodriguez is a top-five prospect and the 21-year-old is already in the big leagues. Adding four members of our Draft Top 100 didnt hurt, either. 1. 75), The Giants not only won a franchise-record 107 games last year, but they're also positioned for long-term success thanks to a system that's deeper than it has been in decades. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra. He has a rare mix of elite power and elite speed, though he'll need to cut down on his swing-and-miss to fully realize his potential. RHP Matt Canterino (Tier 2)7. The Royals showed a real propensity to develop bats in 2021 Witt, Pratto, Melendez and Vinnie Pasquantino each finished among the Minors top six in extra-base hits last year but they lack the same punch in the arms race. 3B Colt Keith (Tier 2)7. RHP Cole Henry (Tier 3)8. 25), Edward Cabrera(No. 43), Walkers ascent to become St. Louis top prospect gives the club yet another slugging-first third-base option behind Nolan Arenado. Baty and Mauricio face some questions about their future defensive homes, in part due to the organizational depth chart, and that goes double for impressive slugger Mark Vientos, the clubs No. LHP Chris Murphy (Tier 3)9. OF Gavin Cross (Tier 1)4. 31), Luis Matos (No. Arizona Diamondbacks2021 midseason rank: 92021 preseason rank: 92020 midseason rank: 9Top 100 Prospects: Alek Thomas (No. 83); Matthew Liberatore, LHP (No. Campusano remains a Top 100 prospect, albeit barely, as a potential starting-quality backstop with a good overall bat, and the Draft picks of Dylan Lesko and Robby Snelling added even more upside. Updated farm system rankings for 2022 August 23rd, 2022 Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra Your browser does not support HTML5 video tag. OF Gabriel Gonzalez (Tier 3)8. 4. 1), MJ Melendez (No. Martinez and Groshans lead a charge of multi-positional infielders -- a group that includes eight of the clubs top 14 prospects. 9 a year ago. RHP Gabriel Hughes (Tier 2)7. They have some strength up the middle (led by fellow Top 100 prospect Gunnar Henderson), added another first-rounder to the Top 100 coffers with Colton Cowser last year, and thanks to aggressive drafting and a renewed presence in Latin America, this system is both deep and top-heavy. Only five have three or more in the Top 40. 7 overall, the Cubs grabbed one of the best high school pitchers in the country in Jackson Ferris in the second round. Note: 98), The Mariners are tied for the lead with six prospects in the Top 100, with two landing in the top 11 and topped, of course, by phenom Julio Rodrguez. More . RHP Landon Sims (Tier 3). Bold names indicate a player was a 2022 draft pick. First, there are the live farm system rankings, viewable through the 2022 Updated drop down. 64 overall) were two of the breakout performers of the 2022 college baseball season. IF Eguy Rosario (Tier 3)9. LHP Robert Gasser (Tier 3)10. SS Edwin Arroyo (Tier 1)3. Noelvi Marte became their best prospect after trading away Luis Castillo to the Mariners. The No. The Cubs received outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong from the New York Mets in exchange for Javier Baez at the trade deadline last year, and he has climbed to the top of their farm rankings by hitting .315/.383/.536 with 29 extra-base hits and 19 steals in 63 games. 88); Luis Campusano, C (No. RHP Cole Wilcox (Tier 3). RHP Daniel Espino (Tier 1)2. C Gabriel Moreno (Tier 1)2. 49); Joey Wiemer, OF (No. More , 11. OF Heston Kjerstad (Tier 2)9. 1 overall prospect in MLB Pipelines rankings is a great way to climb the ladder, and this is the highest the Mets have been since they ranked fifth in the 2015 preseason. 3B Josh Jung (Tier 1)4. 92), After building up a formidable farm system and parlaying it into the 2016 World Series championship, the Cubs are trying to travel that same route again. Shortstop Jordan Lawlar, outfielder Corbin Carroll and 2022 first-round pick Druw Jones will all rank among the top 20 prospects in baseball when we release our updated Top 100 list next week, so don't read too much into Carroll being No. Beyond that half-dozen, St. Louis lacks the depth of a Top 10 system -- the bottom of its Top 30 is notably filled with relief prospects -- but it isnt far off from joining that tier for the first time. SS Gunnar Henderson (Tier 1)2. 59); Owen White, RHP (No. The arms are behind the bats, but 2021 picks Ricky Tiedemann and Irv Carter show promise heading into their first full seasons. Realmuto's national high school record for hits in a season. C Francisco Alvarez (Tier 1)2. C Austin Wells (Tier 1)6. RELATED: 'Business as usual' for Cubs minors spring training. 79), The Pirates have been waiting for difference-making help from the farm for long enough that Pittsburgh fans can be forgiven for greeting sunny forecasts with skepticism, but the bottom line is the organization has both depth and elite-level talent in development. The 2021 second-round pick has a 3.34 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 67 strikeouts in 67.1 innings at Double-A, and he's still refining his secondary stuff. And they remain high on the locals. The Athletic's Keith Law still has questions about Boston's batch of prospects, though, and therefore listed the Red Sox at No. OF Dylan Beavers (Tier 2)10. C/OF Endy Rodriguez (Tier 3)10. We wouldnt go that far, but the 18-year-old breakout phenom certainly plays a strong role. Already pitching at Double-A, he has a 3.05 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 87 strikeouts in 62 innings. RHP Owen Murphy (Tier 3)6. The system should make a huge impact in Cleveland shortly, with 13 of its 15 best prospects having reached Double-A or higher. These will fluctuate and change shortly. 3); Druw Jones, OF (No. 63), Matt McLain (No. C Henry Davis (Tier 1)3. 20); Termarr Johnson, 2B/SS (No. He is shaping up to be one of the biggest steals of the 2022 draft class, and he doesn't turn 19 until Aug. 25. The Giants organization dropped from ninth to 18th in Keith Law's annual farm system rankings, reflecting a 2022 season full of stagnation, poor health luck and disappointment with their top prospects.. The 21-year-old was an 11th-round pick in 2019. Shortstop Zach Neto hit .403/.500/.751 with 40 doubles, 27 home runs and 108 RBI in 100 games during his three seasons at Campbell University. Not bad shape for a system that just graduated the NL Rookie of the Year, Jonathan India. This still very much remains a top-heavy system, however, and the Top 100 contingent can only carry so much weight. 69); Ryan Pepiot, RHP (No. 11 and No. C Daniel Susac (Tier 2)5. An updated look at the San Diego Padres' farm system ranking Home / Padres Prospects An updated look at the San Diego Padres' farm system ranking By Diego Solares Aug 18, 2022 Mar. In addition to the intriguing talent at the top, this is the deepest the system has been in some time. Jobe will have a longer road as a high-school pitcher, but the arsenal is there for him to become an ace. Fourth-ranked Seattle has a top-heavy system with lots of star power, but they and eighth-ranked Detroit lack depth compared to the other orgs in this orbit. Detroit Tigers2021 midseason rank: 72021 preseason rank: 22020 midseason rank: 22020 preseason rank: 5Top 100 Prospects: Spencer Torkelson (No. SS Colson Montgomery (Tier 1)2. More , 16. This is still without a prospect among the Pipeline Top 85 or a ton of depth beyond the names listed, so they land in the bottom three. RHP Matt Allan (Tier 2)9 RHP Calvin Ziegler (Tier 3)10. RHP Tink Hence (Tier 1)5. 16), Nick Yorke (No. However, when I conceived of a power ranking for MLB farm systems, I wanted it to be both different as well as actually useful. Baltimore Orioles The Orioles already have the best farm system in baseball. The soon-to-be 21-year-old also has the tools to be an elite defensive shortstop. 68), The Mariners began the year with six players in the Top 100. 3B A.J. More , 24. The Nationals landed perhaps the highest-ceiling prospect in the entire 2022 draft in Elijah Green at No. 78), Gunnar Henderson, SS (No. 1B Vinnie Pasquantino (Tier 1)2. After a big reach for College World Series breakout star Cade Horton at No. 76), The Reds restocking has come in a variety of ways. 89), The Rangers signed Corey Seager and Marcus Semien to bolster their lineup, and their farm system should give the club a huge boost in the next couple of years. Oakland Athletics2021 midseason rank: 282021 preseason rank: 262020 midseason rank: 172020 preseason rank: 14Top 100 Prospects: Tyler Soderstrom (No. ESPN has released its post- MLB trade deadline farm system rankings. LHP Mitchell Parker (Tier 3). 14), Triston Casas (No. RHP Hunter Brown (Tier 1)2. 3B Jacob Berry (Tier 1)5. He hit .357/.462/.664 with 25 doubles, 15 home runs and 55 RBI in 58 games this spring, and his bat should play just fine with a move to second or third base. 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Michael Massey looks like the second baseman of the future in Kansas City. 94), The Dodgers have set franchise records with 106 victories in each of the last two full seasons, wrapped around a World Series title and a franchise mark for winning percentage (.717) in 2020, and they're rolling in terms of signing and developing young talent as well. 32), Emerson Hancock, RHP (No. They stay atop the rankings even after losing Adley Rutschman to graduation, as the Os still have two of the top four prospects in all of baseball, three in the top 15 and six in the Top 100 overall. 42); Oswald Peraza, SS (No. RHP Chase Petty (Tier 2)8. 1B/3B Blaze Jordan (Tier 3)10. 30 is a testament to where the farm was before the blockbuster of the century. OF Andy Pages (Tier 1)6. Houston Astros2021 midseason rank: 292021 preseason rank: 292020 midseason rank: 272020 preseason rank: 28Top 100 Prospects: none, The Astros place in the bottom three for the fifth straight time, yet that hasn't kept them from appearing in five consecutive American League Championship Series. 7 Josh Winder) stand to open the season on the 40-man roster. The NHL's Best Farm Systems Ranked - 2022-23 Midseason Update January 23, 2023 by Logan Horn If you want to be one of the best teams in the NHL in the Salary Cap Era, you have to draft and. As with the big league club, many of the organization's top prospects hail from Cuba: slugging outfielders Oscar Colas and Yoelqui Cspedes, right-hander Norge Vera, infielders Bryan Ramos and Yolbert Sanchez. St. Louis Cardinals2022 preseason rank: 162021 midseason rank: 212021 preseason rank: 172020 midseason rank: 18Top 100 prospects: Jordan Walker, 3B/OF (No. More , 9. More , 5. OF Yoelqui Cespedes (Tier 3). After a rocky start to the 2022 season, Cade Cavalli has a 2.11 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 42.2 innings over his last eight starts at Triple-A. RHP Mike Burrows (Tier 2)8. Complete farm system rankings for 2022 March 31st, 2022 William Boor, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Nick Trujillo Share Individual prospect successes sell jerseys. With a couple of their top guys set to graduate from prospect status in 2021, the Braves system could look very different a year from now. RHP Caleb Killian (Tier 3)10. OF James Outman (Tier 3). 6), Gunnar Henderson, SS/3B (No. OF Pete Crow-Armstrong (Tier 1)2. C Bo Naylor (Tier 2)5. Atlanta Braves. This year, Houston could get a boost from its top three prospects, all of whom narrowly missed the Top 100: shortstop Jeremy Pea, catcher Korey Lee and right-hander Hunter Brown. OF Johan Rojas (Tier 3)7. SS Yasel Antuna (Tier 3)9. 19), Jordan Lawlar (No. LHP DJ Herz (Tier 2)5. Their current Top 100 guy, Vaughn Grissom, has made a similar Double-A to the bigs jump to contribute as well, and theyve still managed to upgrade their big league roster using prospects in smaller deals. 54); Gordon Graceffo, RHP (No. With two months of the 2022 MLB season in the books, minor league action in full swing and a number of rookies recently exhausting their prospect status, it's the perfect time for an updated. 2 overall Adley Rutschman and the best pitching prospect in No. LHP Mason Montgomery (Tier 2)5. If rankings were based on catching prospects alone, the A's would be in fine fettle with two of MLB's Top 10 backstop prospects in the system. Hall, LHP (No. While top prospect Kahlil Watson will need a few years to develop at shortstop after Miami stole him with the 16th overall pick last July, right-handers Edward Cabrera and Max Meyer could join the big league rotation in 2022 -- with wunderkind Eury Perez not far behind. Graduations by Shane Baz and Josh Lowe, along with tougher years from Greg Jones and Xavier Edwards, have taken the edge off the group, but the ascensions of Bradley and Mead into two of the best prospects at their positions have kept the conveyor belt stocked and moving toward St. Petersburg. Moreno, who is blocked by Toronto at present, continues to show a plus hit tool and special athleticism behind the plate, while on the other end of the battery, Tiedemann has been one of the Minors best breakout pitchers in his first full season, rising from the 2021 third round to comfortably within the Top 100. OF Roman Anthony (Tier 3). 1 overall spot. 18), Corbin Carroll (No. SS Zach Neto (Tier 2)4. 62), Asa Lacy (No. Minnesota Twins2022 preseason rank: 192021 midseason rank: 182021 preseason rank: 222020 midseason rank: 12Top 100 Prospects: Brooks Lee, SS (No. Six of their seven best prospects have arrived since the start of 2021: shortstop Cristian Hernandez from the international market, infielder James Triantos and left-hander Jordan Wicks from the Draft and right-hander Caleb Kilian and outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kevin Alcantara via trades. LHP Ken Waldichuk (Tier 1)5. OF Alec Burleson (Tier 2)8. The organization slips slightly from the midseason rankings, in part because its two Top 100 pickups -- Keibert Ruiz and Josiah Gray -- have graduated from prospect status, a positive outcome in the grand scheme of things. The 21-year-old was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Arizona Western College in 2020, and he has a 2.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 87 strikeouts in 61.2 innings between High-A and Double-A.-. SS Jose Rodriguez (Tier 3)5. OF Joey Wiemer (Tier 1)3. 3 on this list. Frelick, Wiemer (more of a slugging type) and Garrett Mitchell sit as three of the top four talents in the Brewers pipeline, and with all three headed for the middle levels in 2022, it isnt difficult to envision them occupying the three outfield spots of American Family Field in the years to come. 53), Gabriel Arias (No. Baseball's best catching prospect in years, he has made a case for being the game's best catcher since arriving in Baltimore in late May and surprisingly spurred his club into Wild Card contention. Feel free to compare to our 2022 farm system rankings if you wish. 26), Brayan Bello (No. Vukovich (Tier 3)10. With the No. RHP Royber Salinas (Tier 3). Adley Rutschman was one of the main reasons why the Orioles topped MLB Pipeline's farm system rankings at midseason in 2021 and again entering this season. Painter then went on to have a year worthy of being named MLB Pipeline's Pitching Prospect of the Year, going from Single-A to Double-A and dominating any and all hitters who came his way. 14 Angel Zerpa, No. Miami Marlins2021 midseason rank: 32021 preseason rank: 42020 midseason rank: 52020 preseason rank: 4Top 100 Prospects: Kahlil Watson (No. There's a possibility things could get even . Every MLB Team's Farm System Ahead of the 2022 MLB Deadline Rankings 1. 1. Outfielder Drew Waters, shortstops Braden Shewmake and Vaughn Grissom and pitchers Kyle Muller, Bryce Elder, Tucker Davidson and Freddy Tarnok provide young talent that could help support a championship-caliber roster. LHP Ky Bush (Tier 2)3. The 6'4", 235-pound outfielder hit .437/.576/.828 with eight doubles and eight home runs in 24 games this spring at James Madison before a broken foot ended his junior season. 2 overall to the D-backs. 4), Riley Greene (No. OF Evan Carter (Tier 1)3. OF Jacob Melton (Tier 3)8. Washington Nationals2022 preseason rank: 232021 midseason rank: 202021 preseason rank: 302020 midseason rank: 30Top 100 prospects: Robert Hassell III, OF (No. OF Moises Gomez (Tier 3). Despite all of the injury setbacks, he is still only 23 years old. 1. 3 Michael Massey, No. Brandon Williamson, SP. The Braves were aggressive in targeting high-ceiling high school arms, taking Owen Murphy (No. Kings spoil Russ' debut in 176-175 thriller. First baseman Xavier Isaac may have been a shock first-rounder, but the Rays really believe he has the power to take off in the pros. 1B Niko Kavadas (Tier 3)8. . This years swap that sent Juan Soto to San Diego certainly did. St. Louis Cardinals2021 midseason rank: 212021 preseason rank: 172020 midseason rank: 182020 preseason rank: 18Top 100 Prospects: Jordan Walker (No. SS Armando Cruz (Tier 3)7. Three prospects lead the way, making BA's top 100 list: Jack Leiter, Josh Jung and Cole Winn, the club's first-round picks in 2021, 2019 and 2018 respectively. C Matheu Nelson (ETA 2024) 10. 36), Tyler Soderstrom (No. 51), Nick Pratto (No. SS Adael Amador (Tier 1)5. Chourio could be the top prospect in the game at some point once he gains experience and tightens up some of his swing-and-miss concerns. Outfielder Grant McCray is knocking on the door for a Tier 1 spot after hitting .277/.366/.513 with 17 doubles, eight triples, 14 home runs, 45 RBI and 22 steals through his first 77 games at Single-A. Austin Martin and Simeon Woods Richardson bolstered the farm via the Jos Berros deal and Jose Miranda appears ready to hit in the big leagues. OF JJ Bleday (Tier 3)9. 22), Though their system has dipped a bit in 2022 with some of the better prospects regressing, the Giants still have a pair of high-end talents in Luciano and Harrison. 70), Joey Wiemer (No. 20 in his farm system rankings ahead of the 2022 Major League . 3B Coby Mayo (Tier 2)8. LHP Nick Lodolo (Tier 1)3. SS Brooks Lee (Tier 1)3. OF Luis Matos (Tier 2)6. More , 8. 91), The Cubs system hasn't been this deep since Chicago was assembling the talent that won the 2016 World Series. The Cubs farm system has already jumped from No. INF Elly De La Cruz (ETA 2024) 9. 47), Daniel Espino (No. Breakout performances from Juan Yepez, Brendan Donovan and Andre Pallante provide the system with some extra oomph. Kansas City Royals2021 midseason rank: 52021 preseason rank: 102020 midseason rank: 102020 preseason rank: 17Top 100 Prospects: Bobby Witt Jr. (No. 7); Ricky Tiedemann, LHP (No. 3B Mark Vientos (Tier 2)6. 80), Colton Cowser, OF (No. Continuing our 2023 top prospect rankings, we examine prospects 11-15 in the Milwaukee Brewers system, which . New York drafted well, adding Parada and No. In FanGraphs' latest MLB farm system rankings, the Nationals ranked 23rd with only Cavalli earning a 55 'Future Value' grade on the 20-80 scale. SS Masyn Winn (Tier 1)4. 1. 1. LHP Logan Allen (Tier 3)9. Aug 17, 2022. LHP Matthew Liberatore (Tier 1)3. 27); Miguel Vargas, 3B/OF (No. But as a whole, this group lacks the ceiling it had in the preseason when Greene and Torkelson looked like potential stars, and it isnt deep enough to overcome that and push into the Top 20. 8 prospect Jarlin Susana added heft to the organizations top 10 that doesnt include the graduated MacKenzie Gore or CJ Abrams. SS Oswald Peraza (Tier 1)4. Cubs. 9 overall pick. The third(!) SS Brady House (Tier 1)3. 48), Evan Carter, OF (No. Grayson Rodriguez, SP 3. The Padres have been aggressive on the international market and have several toolsy prospects in the system. January 26, 2023. 40 overall pick. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Keep an eye on the Draft class. December 24, 2022. Los Angeles Dodgers2021 midseason rank: 162021 preseason rank: 142020 midseason rank: 112020 preseason rank: 3Top 100 Prospects: Diego Cartaya (No. 50), Taj Bradley (No. This organization knows how to develop pitching. Now that we're at the mid-way point of the 2022-23 season, it's time to update our ranking of the top 100 drafted NHL prospects. 2B Tyler Black (Tier 3)9. The Cincinnati Reds came in as the 20th most valuable farm system (ESPN+ sub needed) in the game. 13 overall pick in this year's draft could quickly make the jump to Tier 1 with a strong start to his pro career. The 20-year-old is hitting .303/.359/.609 with 20 home runs and 28 steals in 73 games at High-A Daytona. 39), Brady House (No. 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Tier 2)4. OF Jackson Chourio (Tier 1)2. In the past two years, unheralded prospects Cristian Javier, Luis Garcia, Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers have made significant contributions. Even after Adley Rutschman graduated to the majors, the Orioles still have an elite farm system, thanks in part to the rise of Gunnar Henderson as one of baseball's top prospects. 80), DL Hall, LHP (No. 28); Adael Amador, SS (No. With an advanced hit tool and all of the defensive tools necessary to stick at shortstop, Cole Young has a chance to be a bargain in his own right as the No. 58), JJ Bleday (No. 1. Post-MLB-trade-deadline farm system rankings for all 30 teams Gunnar Henderson, a shortstop in the Orioles organization, is rising fast and now is among the top 10 prospects in baseball. RHP Drey Jameson (Tier 3)8. More , 5. 3B Elehuris Montero (Tier 3)8. RHP Brandon Pfaadt (Tier 2)5. August 24, 2022 48 MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo, and Sam Dykstra updated the farm system rankings over at MLB.com this week. More , 25. Baltimore Orioles2021 midseason rank: 12021 preseason rank: 52020 midseason rank: 82020 preseason rank: 13Top 100 Prospects: Adley Rutschman, C (No. 87), With Hunter Greene poised to spend considerable time in the Majors this year, Nick Lodolo just about ready to do the same, Cincinnatis rotation should feature two of the most exciting rookie pitchers for a good chunk of the season. Though all three of their Top 100 Prospects are outfielders, their pitching depth is also notable. 1. More , 26. 3 and Cole Young . 93), Matt Brash, RHP (No. IF Enmanuel Valdez (Tier 3) 7. 27), Ronny Mauricio (No. Aggregating the top-100 prospects lists can tell us a lot more than using a single list . This progress is due largely to trades that brought in 10 players -- seven among the A's Top 30 Prospects -- while dealing away Chris Bassett, Matt Chapman and Matt Olson. More , 23. SS Max Muncy (Tier 2)6. Pepiot found himself ranked in the Top 100 on only one ranking (Baseball . The club has been on a steady rise in the last couple of . RHP Gunnar Hoglund (Tier 2)7. SS Noelvi Marte (Tier 1)2. Their system may be up to task, as it's loaded with promising pitchers and sweet-swinging infielders. An abundance of catching talent is a good problem for the Oakland front office to have. SS Marcelo Mayer (Tier 1)2. OF Riley Greene (Tier 1)2. LHP Connor Prielipp (Tier 2)8. More , 14. With recent first-rounders Henry Davis, Nick Gonzales and Quinn Priester playing in the same system as trade acquisitions such as Oneil Cruz, Roansy Contreras, Liover Peguero and Endy Rodriguez, theres reason to have faith that the Jolly Roger is rising. RHP Landon Marceaux (Tier 3)10. More , 14. The Dodgers had just one pick inside the top 100 in this year's draft as a result of exceeding the luxury-tax threshold by the maximum amount, and they selected Louisville catcher Dalton Rushing with the No. Atlanta Braves2022 preseason rank: 272021 midseason rank: 232021 preseason rank: 152020 midseason rank: 15Top 100 Prospects: Vaughn Grissom (No. Three, most notably top prospect Julio Rodrguez, graduated from prospect status. rankings were tweaked from there. 6); Masyn Winn, SS (No. 85); Alec Burleson, OF (No. There's no shortage of talented hitters either, led by third baseman Josh Jung, infielders Ezequiel Duran, Justin Foscue and Josh Smith and first baseman/outfielder Dustin Harris. Baseball America, one of the premier prospect analysis and rankings outlets in the game, has released their updated top-10 Boston Red Sox prospects entering the 2022 Season. More , 23. LHP Cooper Hjerpe (Tier 2)10. More , 28. Kiley McDaniel ESPN MLB . Its a far drop from them to Pfaadt, who looks like he has the best chance to emerge from a glut of Double-A/Triple-A arms to become a bonafide Major League starter in Phoenix. 7), Orelvis Martinez (No. The Illinois prep standout was the No. 1. 26 overall pick in the 2022 draft. The 24-year-old is hitting .317/.373/.535 with 23 doubles, 15 home runs and 73 RBI in 78 games in the upper levels of the minors. Los Angeles is no stranger to such lofty heights, having placed No. Our complete rankings are below. 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