Formerly utilizing a sizable leg kick, Campusano has since experimented with a few different timing mechanisms at the plate before settling on a toe-tap. With a litany of talented catching prospects in the Pirates system, Rodriguez has also received reps at second base, first base, and left field. (24). While it may not feature the same movement as many of the sliders in modern-day baseball, Stones ability to throw it for quality strikes when behind in the count allows the offering to play up. Yamamoto is only 21 years old, but he's already proven to be a force. With above average tools across the board and the work ethic, instincts and makeup to maximize those tools, its no surprise that the 21-year-old has been able to fly through the minors. The pitch has flashed plus, but was inconsistent this season. Even so, Sakamoto has already had a heck of a career. 3 or 4 starter in a few years' time. Nippon Professional Baseball, the world's second most prominent league, launched its season on June 19, three months after its original Opening Day plans were delayed due to the spread of the . His footwork can get a bit sloppy, as can his actions, which has led some evaluators to speculate a potential move to third base. He turned down a multi-year deal last winter, ostensibly with an eye on asking the Swallows to post him for big-league consideration after the season. The southpaw leans on the pitch much more frequently in left-on-left matchups, holding them to a .487 OPS on the pitch. We'll save space by combining the write-ups for a pair of BayStars. Major League Baseball fans should probably get used to hearing the name Roki Sasaki because with every outing, hes looking more and more like the next big-league star out of Japan. Impressive balance and plate coverage helps Rodriguez stay back on breaking pitches and drive them with authority to all fields while still being quick and explosive enough to turn on hard stuff in. The 20-year-old has a sneaky good feel to hit and improved in that department as the year went on. The only 18-year-old in High-A, Chourio has relied on natural ability and impressive athleticism to keep up with competition that is on average more than four years older than him. Starting with his lead elbow pointed out towards the pitcher and his bat pointed directly towards the ground, Parada starts his load early, slowly pulling the nob downwards and further back into his stance while he gets into his leg kick. Height/Weight: 60, 170 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $170K, 2017 (NYY) | ETA: 2022. The pitch really explodes out of Painters hand with tons of life, boasting more than 18 inches of induced vertical break which has helps him generate some of the best in zone whiff rates in the minors. Sano was the right man for the job, as hes hit at least .303 with an OPS of .842 or higher in each of the past three seasons. As Herrera gains confidence in his ability to drive the ball all over the field, his offensive consistency should continue to improve as it is a much tougher game when you are trying to catch everything out in front of home plate. He has consistently posted solid HR/FB rates since his High-A breakout in 2019 and should see his power start to translate at the highest level as he gains more comfort. There have been few players with Woods profile, so projecting a player like him is extremely difficult. Reminiscent of Vinnie Pasquantino of the Royals, Arandas numbers are too good to deny, the advanced data backs it up and if you just watch his at bats, you can just see the comfort and command of the battles he has. A decent ability to recognize spin and comfort driving the ball to all fields give Alcantara the potential to be an average hitter while is massive power potential gives him All Star offensive upside at a premium position. 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. Meyer will likely need to tweak his fastball shape to reach his ceiling, whether that be switching to more of a heavy two-seamer or finding a way to throw the pitch with more riding life and vertical break. The third pitch for Jobe is a changeup that has flashed above average in the mid 80s. The good news is, the bat is exciting. There is a host of other players, from rising stars to veterans, who could be a little bit further down the pipeline. As we continue to see with this new generation of catchers, athleticism can really help set prospects apart behind the dish; especially high school catchers. With the bat looking so good and the glove lagging, Soderstrom has started to see more action at first base. The backstop had a particularly impressive July, hitting .325/.435/.481 in 20 games. The bat will likely always lead the way for the 23-year-old, though theres a lot to like in that department. This must have lit a fire under him, though, as he posted 4.6 WAR with a .296/.352/.409 slash across 130 games. Built-in deception, good stuff and consistently improving command have his stock quickly rising. He has an above average arm and overall good footwork which should help his chances of sticking at short. Age: 22|Height/Weight: 510, 180|Bat/Throw: L/L|1st Round (15) 2021 (MIL)|ETA: 2023. Despite liking to go to his pull-side for damage, Wiemer has shown easy pop to all fields and does a good job of hitting the ball where its pitched. In his 110 Double-A games, Volpe swiped 44 bags on 50 tries and started his Triple-A career 4 for 4 on stolen base attempts. Early in his collegiate career, Gasser operated in the upper 80s, using deception to get guys out from a low three-quarters release point. Perez is comfortable throwing it for a strike and has sharpened the offering since last season. Graceffo has four pitches he will mix well to hitters led by his mid 90s fastball which has ticked up from last year. Consistent numbers in Triple-A have Steer knocking on the door of a Big League debut. (You can unsubscribe anytime). I love the fans. He is still developing feel for the pitch and has a tendency to miss badly when his mechanics arent in sync. Walker will have the tendency pull off of well-located breaking stuff, but he rarely misses mistakes allowing him to remain productive against curves and sliders in the minors. Perez essentially has the floor of a middle-of-the-rotation starter. Featuring multiple Japanese players, the 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition checklist works with a 220-card base set. Green seems to know his swing and repeats his moves pretty well. He's succeeded on just 63 percent of his 99 attempts during that stretch. His best pitch is his plus slider in the upper 80s. He only throws it a few times each outing and it tends to back up a bit on him at times leading to some consistency issues regarding location. Already on the 40 man roster, Valera could break into the big leagues next year, though another few hundred at bats in Triple-A would do him well. An athletic hitter who really gets into his legs, Tovar uses the ground well to generate more power than youd expect and his wide, crouched stance helps him keep his weight back and control his body well. Ruiz has made the majority of his outfield appearances in center field where his reads and routes are passable along with an average arm. The pitch can get firm on him, though he does have a decent feel for the pitch. Even mixing in a changeup a handful of times per game will be enough for Meyer with the way he can manipulate and locate his slider to both lefties and righties. Theres much more potential for Herrera offensively and still plenty of time to get there. You can read the transcript here. The pitch is presently average with a chance to be comfortably above average because of the way it plays. Still with some more room to fill out, Marte has already produced exit velocities as high as 111 mph this season, reinforcing the potential plus power the young infielder has in the tank. Colliers elite swing decisions should continue to help him stay ahead of the curve and as he continues to develop consistency with his swing, there is a plus hit tool to dream on here with at least above-average power. On top of that, 2022 Topps Baseball Japan Edition includes base Autographs for 42 subjects (including Ohtani), averaging 1:61 packs. While the power is immense, the advanced approach and adjustability of his swing gives him more upside than your prototypical power hitter. His low 80s slider flashes plus with late sweeping break. October 22, 2021. The change has the ability to miss bats, however, it specializes in inducing soft contact. Soderstoms swing is smooth and his barrel stays in the zone for a long time, backed up by his 85% zone contact rate. To this point, it is really hard to deny the results from Meyer. 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. The 20-year-old is extremely mature at the plate and leverages his favored counts really well, looking for a pitch that he can get the head of the bat out on and rarely missing the mistakes. His offensive breakout makes it easy to overlook the fact that he can really defend behind the dish. Already one of the games best catching prospects, Cartaya made up for lost time with a monster 2022 season. Since his 2019 breakout in High-A, Steer has not really blinked at any level. Theres a nice blend of on base skills, power potential and athleticism that could make Ford a dynamic offensive threat. The loud nature of his game and hard-nosed hustle will surely make him a fan favorite in Milwaukee. Should Wood move to a corner, he would be an above-average defender there. An above average runner, Neto should provide some value on the base paths and mix in a handful of stolen bases. https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/japan-pitching-phenom-roki-sasaki-video-perfect-game-mlb-prospect-reaction-baseball, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. An area where he has surprised a bit more is the pull-side power department. Priesters best pitch his his plus plus curveball in the upper 70s with 12-6 break. Since Rodriguez has arrived to professional baseball, he has done nothing shy of dominating. Veens upside rivals that of anyone in the minors as he has the potential to become a five-tool superstar. Vote up the best Japanese Baseball Players of 2023 and be sure to check out The Best Japanese MLB Players of All Time and The Greatest Baseball Players of All Time. Having only played just over 200 professional games, De La Cruz is ahead of the curve. Manzardo has 20-25 home run juice with a 70 grade hit tool. Peraza is a plus runner with good footwork at shortstop, giving him above-average range. Put simply, Perez is a unicorn. It just illuminates some of the subtle differences between leagues. PARALLEL CARDS: Cherry Blossoms #/99 (1:13), Jade Green #/75 (1:18), Purple #/50 (1:26), Gold #/25 (1:52), Red #/5 (1:257), Platinum 1/1 (1:1,276). Aranda is a below average runner, but not a liability on the bases. Background Music:RAIDEN by SENZORONIN by GRILLABEATS. Solid reads and instincts along with an above average arm give him a great chance to stick in center, but if he moves to a corner he could profile as a fringe plus defender. The 19-year-old produced impressive offensive numbers between Low-A and High-A while providing reason to believe that he can stick at shortstop longterm. Tall with long levers, Carter stays short to the ball with a flat swing geared for plenty of line drive contact. Even though the change is an above average pitch, it plays up to plus because of the way it works off of his fastball. Defensively, he has a strong arm that serves as a reminder that he pitched as a youngster. He is quick enough to steal a handful of bases annually at the highest level. Plus raw power and potential for an above-average hit-tool, Marte has the upside of a middle-of-the-order masher with some speed. Height/Weight: 511, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|IFA: $200K, 2016 (STL)|ETA: 2022. Left-handed pitching has given Casas some trouble in the upper-levels and is something to monitor, however his polish at the plate and unteachable raw power lend to the belief that he can develop into at least an average hitter left on left. Though he looks to do damage to his pull side, Alvarez is capable of hitting the ball to all fields with authority thanks to his ability to keep his weight back and let the ball travel. The question seemed to be, how much upside does he have?. A great athlete for his size, Walker has held his own at third base, but with his rapid rise through the minors and Nolan Arenado manning third for the Cardinals for the foreseeable future, Walker has seen reps at all three outfield spots. Drafted in 2018, injuries and a COVID canceled season delayed Whites debut until 2021, but the right-hander has been well worth the wait. Peraza has a silky smooth right-handed stroke that features a big, slow and controlled leg kick and a clean barrel path that stays in the zone for a long time. Moinelo was a buzzsaw out of the bullpen for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in 2020. Yamamoto adjusted his pitching form slightly and told reporters in June that its given him a little bit more on his fastball, which he throws in the low-to-mid 90s. He's officially listed at 170 centimeters and 85 kilograms, or roughly 5-foot-6 and 187 pounds. His playing time steadily eroded, and he finished with a .204 batting mark. A proven above-average hit-tool prospect, who taps into more power without wagering his contact, is almost always a safe profile. Causing the bat to go in and out of the zone quickly leading to weaker contact and more ground balls. https://t.co/TZYTTAm9a5, Stephen Young (@stevietpfl) April 18, 2022, The Crawfish Boxes (@CrawfishBoxes) April 18, 2022, 20 years old. Id be lying to you if I said I expected above average exit velocities from Merrill in year one, however his max exit velocity of 110 mph and 90th percentile EV of 104 mph with still plenty of room to fill out has Merrill looking like he could tap into even more juice. Ota is a career .266 hitter with 72 homers, but since the move to Nippon Ham he has a .274 average and 62 home runs. The 21-year-olds split changeup is lagging behind as a third offering, but he has improved his feel for it this season landing it for a strike 15% more frequently than last year. Imamiya also shined defensively, putting up +5.9 Ultimate Zone Rating. Parada utilizes as unorthodox of a set up as youll see. After two seasons in which he underperformed and a spring training in which he batted just .182 with no extra-base hits or RBI, the Reds announced on April 3 that he would not make the opening-day roster. With two strikes, Neto focuses on getting his foot down early and just letting his natural bat speed do the work. Players. Another college bat who made hitting look easy at Cal Poly, Lee was a candidate to go No. On the mound in 2021, Ohtani posted a 9-2 record, a 3.18 earned-run average, and a 1.09 WHIP. Ethan Salas, C, Venezuela. Gasser has a sharp slider in the upper 80s which is already above average and flashes plus. Former Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles General Manager "Chatter Up!" Lagging behind the other three pitches is Millers changeup which has flashed above average but has the tendency to get firm on him. Height/Weight: 64, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (22), 2020 (WSN)|ETA: 2022. The southpaw used his slider more frequently as the season went on, adjusting the shape of the pitch a bit which allowed him to land it for a strike more frequently along with more desired movement. Our team has taken in 9 showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages. Height/Weight: 62, 185|Bat/Throw: R/R|23rd Round (677) 2018|ETA: 2023. The pitch sits in the upper 80s, occasionally touching 90 MPH. If this does not resolve the issue or you are unable to add the domains to your allowlist, please see this FAQ. That said, Luciano deserves every bit of the hype. One of the more overlooked prospects in the 2018 international free agent class, De La Cruz signed for just $65K and is looking like he could end up being one of the biggest IFA steals in years. At one point, OHoppe was seen as a glove-first catching prospect. Questions of leadership and maturity have cast a shadow on Campusanos ability to work with pitchers and call a game, but the Padres hope that side of things will come as he gets experience at the big league level. He is explosive rotationally, uncorking like a rubber band on pitches middle-in. Such was the hype around Ota when he was drafted in 2008. The ceiling may be somewhat limited for Graceffo, however his floor is not too far below. He did not allow a run in his other four games. Overall, he batted .306/.362/.490 in 133 games with a 140 wRC+. An absolute speedster with phenomenal baseball instincts and a veterans presence in the batters box, Carroll is a safe bet to be a solid big leaguer with All Star potential. Its not only the offense that has improved for Dominguez as the teenager made leaps in every aspect of his game. Aranda is too good of a hitter to not be a big league regular. Winn found more overall consistency with his swing in 2022, seeing his zone contact rate jump by 6% while his 90th percentile exit velocity jumped by nearly three mph. Playing home games at Jingu Stadium helps, but a lot of his homers would go out of any park. New slugger of NPB, Hotaka Yamakawa. The fact that Williams was able to consistently produce the way he did even with the swing deficiencies is a testament his twitchiness and natural athleticism. He's coming off a fantastic season that saw him post a 2.46 ERA and 4.03 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 164 innings. He has not been an efficient base stealer (14/23 in 2022), but theres reason to believe he can become a decent factor on the base paths. Height/Weight: 65, 220|Bat/Throw: R/R|1st Round (21), 2020 (STL)|ETA: 2023. His speed translates more into closing speed in the outfield than quick burst base stealing, but Alcantara can still get to his top speed quick enough to steal 10-15 bags annually and provides overall value on the bases. This selection is particularly difficult. He was twice on the injured list and then had the elbow procedure. Standings. As time passes, I continue to see more of a young Christian Yelich profile for Hassell, rather than a guy who is going to throw on 20 pounds of muscle and anchor a corner. He has hedged swing and miss concerns with a career-low strikeout rate in Triple-A while producing his best power numbers. In a sense, the former Nippon-Ham Fighter Darvish had two seasons in 2021 one good, one bad. Perhaps overlooked is his baserunning, as he became the first player since Makoto Kozuru in 1950 to steal 10+ bases while hitting 50+ home runs in a season. The top prep arm in the 2021 Draft, Jobe is a data darling and a premium athlete on the mound. Smooth hands and and a strong enough arm for the position have Rocchio projecting as a plus defender. Great plate discipline and body control help Henderson remain productive against all pitch types and he uses the entire field impressively. He is more likely a 10-15 stolen base guy as he climbs. Height/Weight: 63, 220|Bat/Throw: R/L|5th Round (166)- 2019|ETA: 2022. The big right-hander has been able to sustain at least mid 90s velocity deep into starts. But still, if youre throwing 17 consecutive perfect innings in professional baseball, you have to have some filthy pitches to work with. A simple set up from the right side, Vargas times up his moves well and consistently puts himself in a good position to get his best swing off. Former Yakult Swallows Stars Tony Barnette, Aaron "Chatter Up!" Bradleys plus fastball is his best pitch. He followed up his strong 2021 with another ridiculous season this year. Theres no crazy tools to dream on or much defensive value, however he has been arguably the most consistent hitter in the minors over the last couple years. With a big frame and plenty of room to fill out as well as a lower half that could be more involved in his swing, theres a chance that Jones could tap into plus raw power as he matures. 3 starter. Starting with the right side, Dominguez cut down his leg kick while quieting/simplifying his hand load. Ohtani, who will turn 28 in July, is not eligible for free agency until after the 2023 season. Wood has as much upside as any prospect in baseball and his relatively advanced feel to hit for his age/experiences hedges the extreme perceived risk. He has improved a bit with his approach this season, cutting his chase rate by 4% and walking at the highest clip of his career (9.3%). Tom Mussa. Yamamoto also led all qualified NPB pitchers in K-BB% (21.8), FIP (2.05), and WAR (7.9), among other key statistics. Volpe brings just about everything you want to the table from a baseball player. Stats. Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from JapanBall. If it all works out, we are looking at a potential Cy Young(s) winner. Naylor is a patient hitter who rarely expands the zone, walking at a 16% clip between Double-A and Triple-A this year. A primary catcher, Rodriguez is extremely athletic behind the dish and receives well. 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 has a tendency to get on his front foot on occasion, cutting off his swing a bit and leading to occasional top spin ball to right field. Already earning high marks for the way he commands a game behind the dish, Cartaya is an incredibly cerebral catcher who pitchers love to throw to. Please add japantimes.co.jp and piano.io to your list of allowed sites. Moreno is a gamer who pitchers enjoy as a battery mate and he has steadily improved as he has compiled reps in the upper levels. The plus pitch dives off the table with 12-6 break and is a great put away pitch to both lefties and righties. Player Feature, NPB. Impressive knowledge of the strike zone and the ability to play all three outfield spots have him looking like a potential Aaron Judge type of talent, but for every Judge there are dozens of John Mayberry Jr.s. There are few pitchers in the prospect world with more helium than Ricky Tiedemann. This was his fifth consecutive year with a sub-2 ERA. Regardless, Johnson is big upside, bat-first second baseman whose ceiling is one of the best hitters at his position at the highest level. Caissie is short to the ball and can really turn on pitches middle-in with authority. It will remain to be seen if Johnson can get away with his loud moves against more advanced pitching, however his advanced feel to hit and ridiculous bat speed should help him either A. To put a ceiling on Perez would be ridiculous. After almost never throwing it in high school, Jobe showed a pretty good feel for the pitch which boasts 14 inches of arm side fade. Leading the way for Hence is his plus heater. Though the 32% strikeout rate was high for Williams, he showed a pretty mature approach and an ability to hit velocity. Player transfers from Nippon Professional Baseball are open, as well, with Yomiuri Giants ace Tomoyuki Sugano the most prominent candidate to move to MLB for the 2021 season. He finished the season with an 8-11 record and 4.22 ERA, playing a role in the Padres stunning collapse from being a strong contender in the National League West to missing the playoffs with a losing record. Of his two swings, De La Cruz packs more of a punch from the left side of the plate and uses the entire field a bit better. Big power and at least average hitting ability will have Colas looking like a corner outfield masher who can stay in the lineup every day thanks to his left-on-left success. Johnson is a really fun hitter to watch. The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and it's time for us to rank the top 100 players in baseball. Green ran a ridiculous 6.16 60-yard dash as a high schooler and his electrifying speed helps him cover a ton of ground in center. Joining the run of Japanese cards, the product celebrates Shohei Ohtani's 2021 MVP season. Yamasaki is a 27-year-old reliever with a career 2.34 ERA and 163 saves. He's a 28-year-old, 5-foot-9 right-handed first baseman with a well-below-average glove and set of wheels. The most talented prep arm in the 2020 draft class, Abel has not disappointed thus far, reaching Double-A in 32 pro starts. Abels arsenal has the potential to be frontline caliber. A 6-foot-8 19-year-old who has a good feel for four pitches sounds like a player you would create in MLB the Show. Can Seiya Suzuki build success in the major leagues into his already sparkling resume from nine years in Japans Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)? His routes got better and better as the year went on. As the stuff has jumped, Bibees command has remained fantastic, walking just 5% of hitters this season. I dont expect Norby to be a huge base stealer, but he moves well enough on the base paths to provide some value in that regard. An above-average runner, Cowser covers plenty of ground in center field with long strides and solid closing speed. A virtual guarantee to stay in center field with a hit tool that is trending towards a 70 grade, Frelick is a throwback player who will have Steven Kwan lovers seeing double, but with a bit more exciting tools. A natural hitter, Vargas has put up strong offensive numbers at every stop. He has good hands and an average arm. The Marines ended up losing, 1-0, in the 12th inning, which had to be one of the tougher no decisions any pitcher could take. Though, if he is going to tap into his plus raw power consistently, he will need to iron out the kinks with his lower half. Busch is a below-average runner who doesnt project to be especially good at any position on the diamond. A two-way player at Minnesota, Meyers athleticism is more than evident on the mound with the way he is able to use his lower half and repeat his mechanics, helping him to above average command. Rodriguez further simplified his load in 2022, losing the moving leg kick in favor for a toe tap. The Giants like to target naturally deceptive arms with unique pitch profiles, and Harrison fits the bill quite perfectly. 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