Following a solid stateside debut in the Florida Complex (Rookie) League, the organization bumped him up to Low-A and he didnt disappoint. Mata has three average or better pitches, and his next step was cleaning up some mechanical issues and working on command. It doesnt generate a large number of whiffs but he has success getting weak contact with the pitch. from last years surprising jump into the mid-90s, Walter missed bats with his fastball, slider, and changeup from a low, deceptive arm slot. SUMMARY Yorke has one of the best hit tools in all of the minor leagues, and Im intrigued with what type of numbers he can put up at Fenway with his ability to spray the ball around and his average power to his pull side. Hes probably the best player in the [Florida Complex League] right now, said one National League scout. AL East, General, MiLB, Red Sox, Top 50 Lists 8.1 K/9 Six Top 100 Prospects lead this week's Hot Sheet. This off-season we set off to write our first book.
Durans identity as a hitter is somewhat still unclear, but his potent speed (96th percentile sprint speed) should help carry his offense wherever the contact/power ultimately balances. anyone know of a player named Steven Laboy???? Team USA skipper, and longtime former MLB manager Mike Scioscia, identified Casas as the US teams highest upsideand biggest bat on the silver medal team. I think a lot of this depends on what happens with Bogaerts and his contract. middle reliever, low-ceiling UT guys) When Casas graduates, hell have to battle it out with fellow middle infielder, Nick Yorke, for the next couple of years at least.
SUMMARY Groome already has one big league out pitch in his curveball, but his fastball and curveball combination should be enough to miss bats. Pitches from a arm slot and it's a drop and drive operation. The question just is: when? Shane Drohan, LHP, 23, Low-A BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Age: 23 Highest Level: AAAPre-Season Rank: 2 Pre-Season OFP: 55, Age: 19 Highest Level: APre-Season Rank: 12 Pre-Season OFP: 45, Age: 25 Highest Level: MLBPre-Season Rank: 8 Pre-Season OFP: 45, Age: 23 Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: 20 Pre-Season OFP: 40, Age: 24 Highest Level: AAAPre-Season Rank: Unranked, Topps Project 70: The End and My Personal Top 10, Major Changes Could Be Coming to the MLB Draft, Visit Patreon for Full Top 30 List & Reports.
Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. He handles heaters, spin, whatever you throw at him. The Red Sox 3rd round pick had a steady debut which showed table setting skills from both sides of the plate and strong defense in multiple spots up the middle. Brainer Bonaci, SS, 19, Low-A Miguel Bleis, OF, 17, Rookie (DSL) Has not pitched since 6/8, placed on injured list on His fastball is above-average, sitting 92-95 and touched 97 last season. Dalbec has earned the right to first base to start the season and it would be wise for the Red Sox to hone its No.
While adapting to the considerable demands of a catcher who calls his own game, Hickey has shown offensive potential for the position. Blaze Jordan, 3B/1B, 19, Low-A Rafaelas willingness to expand the strike zone raises questions about whether his offensive production is sustainable as he moves up, but no one has done more to elevate his profile in the system this year. 8.5 K/9
After pitching well at the alternate site in 2020 he unfortunately required Tommy John Surgery in April 2021. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Significant effort in the delivery, but he repeats it well.
[Martinez]-like if you want to call it [that]. Hamilton joined Binelas in the trade from Milwaukee, and the middle infielder will contend for top speed tool in the system and he also has a touch of pop with strong contact ability..We still think Hernandez (and Nick Sogard) was a steal from Tampa Bay for Chris Mazza and Jeffrey Springs. forearm extensor strain), Recalled to Boston on 7/16 (Trevor Story to 10-day IL), Expected to graduate from prospect status on 8/1, 61. 25. Matthew Lugo, SS, 20, Low-A 2 or No. Can project more power without giving up much athleticism. 21 games in May/June (turf toe, low back), #RedSox #DirtyWater @Prospects1500 pic.twitter.com/s6QWyqHQLh, Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame) September 14, 2021. Depending on where the Sox are in the standings come trade deadline time, we could see some of their prospects moved, but I doubt it would be any of their top talent that Blooms high on. Alex Binelas, 3B/1B, 21, Low-A (Milwaukee) Matthew Lugo (21, High-A Greenville): .266/.322/.488, 10 home runs. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nathan Hickey, C, 22, Low-A Wyatt Olds, RHP, 22, Low-A The lost 2020 season really hurt him and he wasnt coming off a particularly stellar 2019 in the Angels organization. Jhostynxon Garcia hit his fourth triple of the year in todays 4-3 DSL Red Sox Blue loss. 5. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onBoston Red Sox and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. And now, the next wave of Red Sox, highlighted by their two most recent draft and international signing classes, have dynamic talents that could develop into a future homegrown core. Bostons pitching staff could use a rookie starter like Bello or Mata ,the bullpen is very inconsistent ,could they bring up a decent bullpen guy for a try ? Once thought of as a future front-line arm as an amateur, he has the look of a mid-rotation piece now.
Lugos 36 extra-base hits through 71 games this year match the total from his first 146 professional games in 2019 and 21. 12.
Shows a quiet confidence in his game. A strong first half of 2022 and he could 1) land on our next update, and 2) land in the majors. Gilberto Jimenez, OF, 21, Low-A 59. At times will give away the outer part of the plate. 42. Outstanding plate coverage leaves no real way to attack him, and his compact stroke with plus bat speed allows him to get the barrel on anything due to great barrel control. Worcester Red Sox (@WooSox) AAA The Red Sox 2018 first-round draft choice maintained this rank by sporting a .271 AVG and tallying 14 home runs and 59 RBI between the Worcester Red Sox and Portland Sea Dogs in 2021. Downs showed in Triple-A and the Arizona Fall League that hes capable of driving a fastball out of the park to all fields. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Cubs Minor League OF Depth Impacting Their Rebuild, Copyright 2022 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/scotty_ballgame/. Hudson Potts*, IF, 23, AA. STRENGTHS Yorke might have one of the better hit tools in all of the minor leagues, and it has proven to be better than advertised. Its easy to see why: Casas combines good swing decision-making with contact ability and top shelf power. Nick Yorke gets #1 in Greenville! Ryan Fitzgerald, SS/2B/OF, 27, AAA 58. We're excited to finally show you the hard work of our evaluating team the last few months. He should blossom into a corner outfielder with considerable power potential who may keep some speed as well. Connor Wong*, C, 25, MLB Bleis carries pedigree from the previous international signing class, and his Dominican Summer League debut showed the reasons why: the outfielder made plenty of contact with some power output, ran aggressively on the bases, and performed in centerfield. Nick Decker, OF, 22, Low-A STRENGTHS Mata is built like a starter and features mid to high 90s two-seamer as his primary offering.
Triston Casas (22, Triple A Worcester): .248/.359/.457, six home runs. Awesome meeting you today, @Marcelo_Mayer10! Casas was one of 12 players plucked from minor league spring training to join the Red Sox for the first day together in Florida on Sunday. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images). Navigating through the order twice without a viable third pitch is the tricky part. 30. The 18-year-old outfielder has slashed .313/.452/.522 with three home runs this season over 148 PA. His name is pronounced jo-STINKS-on.
For instance, Aldo Ramirez, the midseason 15th ranked prospect, netted Kyle Schwarber from the Washington Nationals who brought important left handed power and on-base ability to the top of the Red Sox lineup. If you're into fantasy baseball, this tier also gets you the dynasty show, the FYPD list and the MiLB Daily Sheet in season. He also runs the #2EarlyMiLBMock, an annual prospect-only mock draft, for the Prospects1500 website. Ceddanne Rafaela, IF/OF, 21, Low-A Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who have an outside chance of making their teams 40-man roster. The Tigers should be introducing him to the American League as well in 2022. SoxProspects.com (@SoxProspects) September 17, 2021. PHYSICAL A large physical presence, with height and a broad build that exudes raw strength. Noah Song, RHP, 24, DNP 2021 (Short Season in 2019) 1 prospect in the system and its not close.
MLB Pipeline released its pre-season top-10 first base prospect list anointing him as the No. WEAKNESSES May never fully materialize into the future 40 home run hitter you can see in glimpses. If he can get back on track post TJS, theres no reason at this point to think he cant succeed around the previously expected levels. Tyler McDonough, 2B/OF, 22, Low-A Alex Binelas (22, High-A Greenville and Double A Portland): .219/.338/.456, 17 home runs. 16.
Rafaela entered Wednesday tied for the minor league lead in extra-base hits (46), hitting lasers not just to the pull side but to right-center. Organization reports from our five American League East correspondents, headlined by a fast-rising Orioles shortstop who just keeps hitting at Triple-A. Frank German, RHP, 24, AA Even with his velocity down (mostly 90-92 m.p.h.) in Salem, Cup of Coffee: Groome shines in WooSox debut; Mata, Hes been out for more than a month with a neck injury, but could resume throwing soon. Hes transformed as a hitter, said farm director Brian Abraham. Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have a high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact (e.g. Connor Wong (26, Triple A Worcester): .267/.340/.404, six home runs. PHYSICAL Filled out frame, but still athletic. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Bleis is a head-turning five-tool talent. He had shoulder surgery his junior year of high school which looks to be way behind him now. If for whatever reason he cant stick on the dirt, left field is the best remaining option for him. 19 on its Top 100 prospects list.
PHYSICAL Large frame with long levers and broad shoulders. 3. He got hit on the hand by a pitch this week and is day to day, but is expected to play in the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday. The 19-year-old started 4 games for Salem, tossed 17.2 IP and only gave up 3 ER. Age: 22 Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: 6 Pre-Season OFP: 50. Enderso Lira, C, 18, Rookie (DSL) Run by Black journalists at The Boston Globe, Black News Hour, a new radio program, delivers reliable news that connects with our community and expands on deeper issues impacting our city. That crack of the bat, wow. 33. Hes an elite defensive player offering plus or better defense in center as well as above-average defense at shortstop and second base with speed who could be a Brett Phillips-type even if he doesnt hit. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Advanced pitching and spin seem to give him some trouble, which could require another full year in the minors for the 23-year-old Colombian. Account Manager for Reminder Publishing in real life. So, the Red Sox know that they have a deployable asset capable of performing at the plate and in the field this season. Durbin Feltman, RHP, 24, AAA Physique has improved from pre-Tommy John surgery shape. Marcelo Mayer (19, Single A Salem): .294/.390/.528, eight home runs and 13 stolen bases. Along the way, Groome showed stretches of real dominance, limiting contact and piling up strikeouts. His changeup is a fringy offering, and when it's not on it leaves him without a viable third pitch. STRENGTHS The conversation with Groome starts with the big curveball. All rights reserved. Though rare to see a first baseman rank inside the Top 20 overall dynasty prospects, it speaks to Casas immense four-category potential that will play especially well in OBP formats. Groome enjoyed a breakout season, which saw the 12th overall pick of the 2016 draft put together a healthy 97.1 IP between High-A and Double-A. In his first two Double-A starts, Groome stymied opponents over 11 IP, with 2 hits allowed, 1 walk and 19 strikeouts. Cora drew quite the big-shoed comparison to another player in the clubhouse, according to MassLives Christopher Smith. Shows feel for barreling the ball for hard contact and present pull-side power.
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Every facet of his game is smooth from his quiet load at the plate to his natural actions in the field that make everything look easy. Hell be up at some point this year, but hes currently injured and hasnt played in a few weeks. 62. Freddy Valdez, OF, 20, Rookie (FCL) Casas has feel for the barrel, and raw power to dream on, but his approach at the plate is contact-driven and controlled. Can throw it for a strike or bury it below the zone for a chase.
Mayer showed mostly what wed expect in these areas during his 26 game sample at the complex level for the Red Sox, and should fall within most top 2 selections in this first year player draft (FYPD) for dynasty leagues. Jordan has huge raw power, and the fact that hes controlled his strikeouts (15.5 percent) has been promising, though his numbers take a significant hit against medium- to high-velocity fastballs. Quite possibly the biggest gainer in our rankings. Pedro Castellanos, 1B/OF, 24, AA Additionally, Baseball America has etched Casas as No. Red Sox Stats (@redsoxstats) June 20, 2021. Toronto Blue Jays Top 50 Prospects (2022). We have updated all Top 30 lists for all 30 teams, as of July 13. In his first full pro season, Binelas held his own in Greenville (.245/.355/.495 with 14 homers in 58 games) before a promotion this month. When he stays in the zone, hes doing a lot of damage, said Abraham. Alex Speier can be reached at alex.speier@globe.com. 27. David Hamilton, SS/2B, 24, AA (Milwaukee) A lot of people in the prospect industry probably are sleeping on Kelly. Groome reached at least 5 IP in 11 of his final 13 starts. Coming off an American League Championship Series appearance, and featuring one of baseballs most improved minor league systems, the Boston Red Sox head into 2022 with a high level of optimism throughout all levels of the organization. Thanks for the thoughts and questions Paul. The feel to hit is already there and he should grow into above-average or better game power as his body matures. Durans 2021 was a tale of two seasons: yet again one of the high minors most dynamic power/speed threats, and then he was seemingly lost in the 33 G taste of MLB action. Actions on the dirt are smooth and fluid with the ability to stick at short if he doesnt outgrow it -- has the hands, instincts, and arm to slide to third base if necessary. Juan Chacon, OF, 19, Rookie (DSL) WEAKNESSES Health is obviously the biggest concern right now, and the hope is Mata should be back to pitching in games sometime this summer. 7/13. Like fellow Mississippi slugger Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves, you will reap the rewards of believing in the talent through the peaks and valleys of a power hitting prospect. WEAKNESSES Aggressive in the zone, gets himself out on pitchers pitches right now; approach needs refinement. He has also contributed at FantraxHQ, RotoFanatic, and retired blogs Real McCoy Minors and Notes from the Sally. 36. 53. The big league club received outstanding contributions from their top prospects on their quest for a World Series appearance, most notably from Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck in many of the seasons most high leverage pitching spots. Casas also added to his resume by leading the Olympic field with 3 homers and 8 RBI in USAs silver medal finish last summer. Has had lingering injury concerns dating back to his prep days. The timing of Casas debut in the big leagues is entirely contingent on how Bobby Dalbec can harness his late-2021 surge. Commissioner of Diamond Duos dynasty fantasy baseball leagues. Wilkelman Gonzalez https://t.co/vF5MU56Mrp pic.twitter.com/j7WoQIFKav, Seahn Labhrs Fidhne (@OFidhne) August 27, 2021. Hes big-league ready entering 2022 but is still a few years away from developing into the peak all-star first baseman ceiling.
The three pitch repertoire makes him a difficult match for both lefties and righties.
4 overall pick last year. Murphys concerning platoon splits against right handed hitters (21 HR, and .914 OPS) and utter dominance of left handed hitters (0 HR, and .401 OPS) leaves his ultimate role in question, though the four pitch mix helps him rack up strikeouts and is a good foundation for a future multi-inning role.
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Red Sox prospect Brayan Bello at the Futures Game pic.twitter.com/8B5nA6aGZc, Christopher Smith (@SmittyOnMLB) July 11, 2021. Let him continue to make a case that the Red Sox cant deny before jumping the gun. 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Cameron Cannon, SS/3B, 24, AA Brandon Howlett, 3B, 22, High-A Bello is impressing in Worcester and right now is their top pitching prospect. Very J.D. Easy to see him growing into plus raw at maturity; a potential middle-of-the-order bat. Jay Groome*, LHP, 23, AA Should be a part of Bostons big league roster at some point in 2022. 11. Binelas was a shrewd acquisition as the primary prospect in the surprising pre-lockout Hunter Renfroe deal.
LHP Chris Murphy (24, Double A Portland and Triple A Worcester): 6-5, 2.66 ERA, 105 strikeouts in 94 innings. WEAKNESSES Injuries have taken a ton of development away from Groome. German has been the proverbial fish to water in his full-time move to the bullpen, sitting in the high 90s with his fastball while missing bats with his splitter and slider.
Matas 2021 was spent recovering from Tommy John surgery, but the layoff from game action shouldnt have us forget the high potential he features. 15. Marcelo Mayer, SS, 19, Rookie (FCL) Intercostal strain in 2017 cost him two months, he had Tommy John surgery in May of 2018 and missed the rest of 2018 and a good chunk of 2019. Jeisson Rosario*, OF, 22, AA Eddinson Paulino, 3B/2B, 19, Rookie (DSL) Projects to add more game power as he matures but has a strong baseline of bat to ball and on-base ability that should keep the production high even if he doesnt reach his power ceiling. Mayer, the 4th overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft, represents one of the better balances of hit, power, and approach from the most recent draft class. Murphy has traveled perhaps the steadiest development path in the system since he was drafted in 2019, showing mid-90s velocity with a good changeup and some feel for a curveball and slider while improving his command.
Follow him on Twitter at @alexspeier. 6. Jordan should take time to settle into each level as we saw at Low-A, but patience will be key to persist through the ebb and flow of development. Jeremy Wu-Yelland, LHP, 22, High-A Earlier this week, he had his first multi-homer game, clearing the fences on two pitches in the upper 90s. YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 07: Infielder Triston Casas #26 during the gold medal game between Team United States and Team Japan on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. 48.
Still, he hit .404/.482/.660 in June. @MLBPipeline) after his stuff took a serious jump forward in 2021. 52. Connor Seabold*, RHP, 25, MLB
Jeter Downs*, SS/2B, 23, AAA With double digit walk rates, sub 20% K rates, a gorgeous .325/.412/.516 slash line, and a touch of speed, Yorke has the makings of a substantial contributor at the top of the lineup that is a consistently relentless, tough out for opposing pitchers. While the Triple-A slashline wasnt pretty for Downs, it serves as a reminder of his continual aggressive assignments that have challenged him. 32.
The anticipation around Boston Red Sox first base prospect Triston Casas seems to elevate by the day.
Durans identity as a hitter is somewhat still unclear, but his potent speed (96th percentile sprint speed) should help carry his offense wherever the contact/power ultimately balances. anyone know of a player named Steven Laboy???? Team USA skipper, and longtime former MLB manager Mike Scioscia, identified Casas as the US teams highest upsideand biggest bat on the silver medal team. I think a lot of this depends on what happens with Bogaerts and his contract. middle reliever, low-ceiling UT guys) When Casas graduates, hell have to battle it out with fellow middle infielder, Nick Yorke, for the next couple of years at least.
SUMMARY Groome already has one big league out pitch in his curveball, but his fastball and curveball combination should be enough to miss bats. Pitches from a arm slot and it's a drop and drive operation. The question just is: when? Shane Drohan, LHP, 23, Low-A BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Age: 23 Highest Level: AAAPre-Season Rank: 2 Pre-Season OFP: 55, Age: 19 Highest Level: APre-Season Rank: 12 Pre-Season OFP: 45, Age: 25 Highest Level: MLBPre-Season Rank: 8 Pre-Season OFP: 45, Age: 23 Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: 20 Pre-Season OFP: 40, Age: 24 Highest Level: AAAPre-Season Rank: Unranked, Topps Project 70: The End and My Personal Top 10, Major Changes Could Be Coming to the MLB Draft, Visit Patreon for Full Top 30 List & Reports.
Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. He handles heaters, spin, whatever you throw at him. The Red Sox 3rd round pick had a steady debut which showed table setting skills from both sides of the plate and strong defense in multiple spots up the middle. Brainer Bonaci, SS, 19, Low-A Miguel Bleis, OF, 17, Rookie (DSL) Has not pitched since 6/8, placed on injured list on His fastball is above-average, sitting 92-95 and touched 97 last season. Dalbec has earned the right to first base to start the season and it would be wise for the Red Sox to hone its No.
While adapting to the considerable demands of a catcher who calls his own game, Hickey has shown offensive potential for the position. Blaze Jordan, 3B/1B, 19, Low-A Rafaelas willingness to expand the strike zone raises questions about whether his offensive production is sustainable as he moves up, but no one has done more to elevate his profile in the system this year. 8.5 K/9
After pitching well at the alternate site in 2020 he unfortunately required Tommy John Surgery in April 2021. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Significant effort in the delivery, but he repeats it well. [Martinez]-like if you want to call it [that]. Hamilton joined Binelas in the trade from Milwaukee, and the middle infielder will contend for top speed tool in the system and he also has a touch of pop with strong contact ability..We still think Hernandez (and Nick Sogard) was a steal from Tampa Bay for Chris Mazza and Jeffrey Springs. forearm extensor strain), Recalled to Boston on 7/16 (Trevor Story to 10-day IL), Expected to graduate from prospect status on 8/1, 61. 25. Matthew Lugo, SS, 20, Low-A 2 or No. Can project more power without giving up much athleticism. 21 games in May/June (turf toe, low back), #RedSox #DirtyWater @Prospects1500 pic.twitter.com/s6QWyqHQLh, Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame) September 14, 2021. Depending on where the Sox are in the standings come trade deadline time, we could see some of their prospects moved, but I doubt it would be any of their top talent that Blooms high on. Alex Binelas, 3B/1B, 21, Low-A (Milwaukee) Matthew Lugo (21, High-A Greenville): .266/.322/.488, 10 home runs. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nathan Hickey, C, 22, Low-A Wyatt Olds, RHP, 22, Low-A The lost 2020 season really hurt him and he wasnt coming off a particularly stellar 2019 in the Angels organization. Jhostynxon Garcia hit his fourth triple of the year in todays 4-3 DSL Red Sox Blue loss. 5. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onBoston Red Sox and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. And now, the next wave of Red Sox, highlighted by their two most recent draft and international signing classes, have dynamic talents that could develop into a future homegrown core. Bostons pitching staff could use a rookie starter like Bello or Mata ,the bullpen is very inconsistent ,could they bring up a decent bullpen guy for a try ? Once thought of as a future front-line arm as an amateur, he has the look of a mid-rotation piece now.
Lugos 36 extra-base hits through 71 games this year match the total from his first 146 professional games in 2019 and 21. 12. Shows a quiet confidence in his game. A strong first half of 2022 and he could 1) land on our next update, and 2) land in the majors. Gilberto Jimenez, OF, 21, Low-A 59. At times will give away the outer part of the plate. 42. Outstanding plate coverage leaves no real way to attack him, and his compact stroke with plus bat speed allows him to get the barrel on anything due to great barrel control. Worcester Red Sox (@WooSox) AAA The Red Sox 2018 first-round draft choice maintained this rank by sporting a .271 AVG and tallying 14 home runs and 59 RBI between the Worcester Red Sox and Portland Sea Dogs in 2021. Downs showed in Triple-A and the Arizona Fall League that hes capable of driving a fastball out of the park to all fields. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Cubs Minor League OF Depth Impacting Their Rebuild, Copyright 2022 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/scotty_ballgame/. Hudson Potts*, IF, 23, AA. STRENGTHS Yorke might have one of the better hit tools in all of the minor leagues, and it has proven to be better than advertised. Its easy to see why: Casas combines good swing decision-making with contact ability and top shelf power. Nick Yorke gets #1 in Greenville! Ryan Fitzgerald, SS/2B/OF, 27, AAA 58. We're excited to finally show you the hard work of our evaluating team the last few months. He should blossom into a corner outfielder with considerable power potential who may keep some speed as well. Connor Wong*, C, 25, MLB Bleis carries pedigree from the previous international signing class, and his Dominican Summer League debut showed the reasons why: the outfielder made plenty of contact with some power output, ran aggressively on the bases, and performed in centerfield. Nick Decker, OF, 22, Low-A STRENGTHS Mata is built like a starter and features mid to high 90s two-seamer as his primary offering.
Triston Casas (22, Triple A Worcester): .248/.359/.457, six home runs. Awesome meeting you today, @Marcelo_Mayer10! Casas was one of 12 players plucked from minor league spring training to join the Red Sox for the first day together in Florida on Sunday. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images). Navigating through the order twice without a viable third pitch is the tricky part. 30. The 18-year-old outfielder has slashed .313/.452/.522 with three home runs this season over 148 PA. His name is pronounced jo-STINKS-on.
For instance, Aldo Ramirez, the midseason 15th ranked prospect, netted Kyle Schwarber from the Washington Nationals who brought important left handed power and on-base ability to the top of the Red Sox lineup. If you're into fantasy baseball, this tier also gets you the dynasty show, the FYPD list and the MiLB Daily Sheet in season. He also runs the #2EarlyMiLBMock, an annual prospect-only mock draft, for the Prospects1500 website. Ceddanne Rafaela, IF/OF, 21, Low-A Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who have an outside chance of making their teams 40-man roster. The Tigers should be introducing him to the American League as well in 2022. SoxProspects.com (@SoxProspects) September 17, 2021. PHYSICAL A large physical presence, with height and a broad build that exudes raw strength. Noah Song, RHP, 24, DNP 2021 (Short Season in 2019) 1 prospect in the system and its not close.
MLB Pipeline released its pre-season top-10 first base prospect list anointing him as the No. WEAKNESSES May never fully materialize into the future 40 home run hitter you can see in glimpses. If he can get back on track post TJS, theres no reason at this point to think he cant succeed around the previously expected levels. Tyler McDonough, 2B/OF, 22, Low-A Alex Binelas (22, High-A Greenville and Double A Portland): .219/.338/.456, 17 home runs. 16.
Rafaela entered Wednesday tied for the minor league lead in extra-base hits (46), hitting lasers not just to the pull side but to right-center. Organization reports from our five American League East correspondents, headlined by a fast-rising Orioles shortstop who just keeps hitting at Triple-A. Frank German, RHP, 24, AA Even with his velocity down (mostly 90-92 m.p.h.) in Salem, Cup of Coffee: Groome shines in WooSox debut; Mata, Hes been out for more than a month with a neck injury, but could resume throwing soon. Hes transformed as a hitter, said farm director Brian Abraham. Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have a high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact (e.g. Connor Wong (26, Triple A Worcester): .267/.340/.404, six home runs. PHYSICAL Filled out frame, but still athletic. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Bleis is a head-turning five-tool talent. He had shoulder surgery his junior year of high school which looks to be way behind him now. If for whatever reason he cant stick on the dirt, left field is the best remaining option for him. 19 on its Top 100 prospects list.
PHYSICAL Large frame with long levers and broad shoulders. 3. He got hit on the hand by a pitch this week and is day to day, but is expected to play in the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday. The 19-year-old started 4 games for Salem, tossed 17.2 IP and only gave up 3 ER. Age: 22 Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: 6 Pre-Season OFP: 50. Enderso Lira, C, 18, Rookie (DSL) Run by Black journalists at The Boston Globe, Black News Hour, a new radio program, delivers reliable news that connects with our community and expands on deeper issues impacting our city. That crack of the bat, wow. 33. Hes an elite defensive player offering plus or better defense in center as well as above-average defense at shortstop and second base with speed who could be a Brett Phillips-type even if he doesnt hit. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Advanced pitching and spin seem to give him some trouble, which could require another full year in the minors for the 23-year-old Colombian. Account Manager for Reminder Publishing in real life. So, the Red Sox know that they have a deployable asset capable of performing at the plate and in the field this season. Durbin Feltman, RHP, 24, AAA Physique has improved from pre-Tommy John surgery shape. Marcelo Mayer (19, Single A Salem): .294/.390/.528, eight home runs and 13 stolen bases. Along the way, Groome showed stretches of real dominance, limiting contact and piling up strikeouts. His changeup is a fringy offering, and when it's not on it leaves him without a viable third pitch. STRENGTHS The conversation with Groome starts with the big curveball. All rights reserved. Though rare to see a first baseman rank inside the Top 20 overall dynasty prospects, it speaks to Casas immense four-category potential that will play especially well in OBP formats. Groome enjoyed a breakout season, which saw the 12th overall pick of the 2016 draft put together a healthy 97.1 IP between High-A and Double-A. In his first two Double-A starts, Groome stymied opponents over 11 IP, with 2 hits allowed, 1 walk and 19 strikeouts. Cora drew quite the big-shoed comparison to another player in the clubhouse, according to MassLives Christopher Smith. Shows feel for barreling the ball for hard contact and present pull-side power.
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Every facet of his game is smooth from his quiet load at the plate to his natural actions in the field that make everything look easy. Hell be up at some point this year, but hes currently injured and hasnt played in a few weeks. 62. Freddy Valdez, OF, 20, Rookie (FCL) Casas has feel for the barrel, and raw power to dream on, but his approach at the plate is contact-driven and controlled. Can throw it for a strike or bury it below the zone for a chase.
Mayer showed mostly what wed expect in these areas during his 26 game sample at the complex level for the Red Sox, and should fall within most top 2 selections in this first year player draft (FYPD) for dynasty leagues. Jordan has huge raw power, and the fact that hes controlled his strikeouts (15.5 percent) has been promising, though his numbers take a significant hit against medium- to high-velocity fastballs. Quite possibly the biggest gainer in our rankings. Pedro Castellanos, 1B/OF, 24, AA Additionally, Baseball America has etched Casas as No. Red Sox Stats (@redsoxstats) June 20, 2021. Toronto Blue Jays Top 50 Prospects (2022). We have updated all Top 30 lists for all 30 teams, as of July 13. In his first full pro season, Binelas held his own in Greenville (.245/.355/.495 with 14 homers in 58 games) before a promotion this month. When he stays in the zone, hes doing a lot of damage, said Abraham. Alex Speier can be reached at alex.speier@globe.com. 27. David Hamilton, SS/2B, 24, AA (Milwaukee) A lot of people in the prospect industry probably are sleeping on Kelly. Groome reached at least 5 IP in 11 of his final 13 starts. Coming off an American League Championship Series appearance, and featuring one of baseballs most improved minor league systems, the Boston Red Sox head into 2022 with a high level of optimism throughout all levels of the organization. Thanks for the thoughts and questions Paul. The feel to hit is already there and he should grow into above-average or better game power as his body matures. Durans 2021 was a tale of two seasons: yet again one of the high minors most dynamic power/speed threats, and then he was seemingly lost in the 33 G taste of MLB action. Actions on the dirt are smooth and fluid with the ability to stick at short if he doesnt outgrow it -- has the hands, instincts, and arm to slide to third base if necessary. Juan Chacon, OF, 19, Rookie (DSL) WEAKNESSES Health is obviously the biggest concern right now, and the hope is Mata should be back to pitching in games sometime this summer. 7/13. Like fellow Mississippi slugger Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves, you will reap the rewards of believing in the talent through the peaks and valleys of a power hitting prospect. WEAKNESSES Aggressive in the zone, gets himself out on pitchers pitches right now; approach needs refinement. He has also contributed at FantraxHQ, RotoFanatic, and retired blogs Real McCoy Minors and Notes from the Sally. 36. 53. The big league club received outstanding contributions from their top prospects on their quest for a World Series appearance, most notably from Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck in many of the seasons most high leverage pitching spots. Casas also added to his resume by leading the Olympic field with 3 homers and 8 RBI in USAs silver medal finish last summer. Has had lingering injury concerns dating back to his prep days. The timing of Casas debut in the big leagues is entirely contingent on how Bobby Dalbec can harness his late-2021 surge. Commissioner of Diamond Duos dynasty fantasy baseball leagues. Wilkelman Gonzalez https://t.co/vF5MU56Mrp pic.twitter.com/j7WoQIFKav, Seahn Labhrs Fidhne (@OFidhne) August 27, 2021. Hes big-league ready entering 2022 but is still a few years away from developing into the peak all-star first baseman ceiling.
The three pitch repertoire makes him a difficult match for both lefties and righties.
4 overall pick last year. Murphys concerning platoon splits against right handed hitters (21 HR, and .914 OPS) and utter dominance of left handed hitters (0 HR, and .401 OPS) leaves his ultimate role in question, though the four pitch mix helps him rack up strikeouts and is a good foundation for a future multi-inning role.
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Red Sox prospect Brayan Bello at the Futures Game pic.twitter.com/8B5nA6aGZc, Christopher Smith (@SmittyOnMLB) July 11, 2021. Let him continue to make a case that the Red Sox cant deny before jumping the gun. 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Cameron Cannon, SS/3B, 24, AA Brandon Howlett, 3B, 22, High-A Bello is impressing in Worcester and right now is their top pitching prospect. Very J.D. Easy to see him growing into plus raw at maturity; a potential middle-of-the-order bat. Jay Groome*, LHP, 23, AA Should be a part of Bostons big league roster at some point in 2022. 11. Binelas was a shrewd acquisition as the primary prospect in the surprising pre-lockout Hunter Renfroe deal.
LHP Chris Murphy (24, Double A Portland and Triple A Worcester): 6-5, 2.66 ERA, 105 strikeouts in 94 innings. WEAKNESSES Injuries have taken a ton of development away from Groome. German has been the proverbial fish to water in his full-time move to the bullpen, sitting in the high 90s with his fastball while missing bats with his splitter and slider.
Matas 2021 was spent recovering from Tommy John surgery, but the layoff from game action shouldnt have us forget the high potential he features. 15. Marcelo Mayer, SS, 19, Rookie (FCL) Intercostal strain in 2017 cost him two months, he had Tommy John surgery in May of 2018 and missed the rest of 2018 and a good chunk of 2019. Jeisson Rosario*, OF, 22, AA Eddinson Paulino, 3B/2B, 19, Rookie (DSL) Projects to add more game power as he matures but has a strong baseline of bat to ball and on-base ability that should keep the production high even if he doesnt reach his power ceiling. Mayer, the 4th overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft, represents one of the better balances of hit, power, and approach from the most recent draft class. Murphy has traveled perhaps the steadiest development path in the system since he was drafted in 2019, showing mid-90s velocity with a good changeup and some feel for a curveball and slider while improving his command.
Follow him on Twitter at @alexspeier. 6. Jordan should take time to settle into each level as we saw at Low-A, but patience will be key to persist through the ebb and flow of development. Jeremy Wu-Yelland, LHP, 22, High-A Earlier this week, he had his first multi-homer game, clearing the fences on two pitches in the upper 90s. YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 07: Infielder Triston Casas #26 during the gold medal game between Team United States and Team Japan on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. 48.
Still, he hit .404/.482/.660 in June. @MLBPipeline) after his stuff took a serious jump forward in 2021. 52. Connor Seabold*, RHP, 25, MLB Jeter Downs*, SS/2B, 23, AAA With double digit walk rates, sub 20% K rates, a gorgeous .325/.412/.516 slash line, and a touch of speed, Yorke has the makings of a substantial contributor at the top of the lineup that is a consistently relentless, tough out for opposing pitchers. While the Triple-A slashline wasnt pretty for Downs, it serves as a reminder of his continual aggressive assignments that have challenged him. 32.
The anticipation around Boston Red Sox first base prospect Triston Casas seems to elevate by the day.