The Royals farm teams love to run. 5. Hes a long ways away, so I cant project him on the 40 man as of now, but that could change with continued growth in 2021. Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor March 22, 2023. Just absolute filth from Ben. Kyle Isbel, OF Lee tends to see a lot of pitches in his at-bats, which I was able to witness in-person in 2019. Highest Level: College What do you think? Top 30 by Team. Kansas City seems to be on the verge of contending in the next few years, and it has added a wealth of experience to the 2021 roster to help push the club back into the postseason. To prove the point, his pull (38.5 percent) and opposite-field (39.1) rates were nearly equal at Lake Elsinore. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 52 Age: 23 He destroyed minor league pitching last year, hitting .336/.434/.516 in 35 games at High-A, and actually improved his OPS upon a promotion to Double-A Northwest Arkansas with 16 home runs in 73 games and a line of .321/.417/.555. Here are the players whose ranks changed the most from the 2022 preseason list to the 2023 preseason list: Jump: Tyler Gentry, OF (2022: 29 | 2023: 8)No Royals prospect took a bigger step forward than Gentry in 2022. Its safe to say that Pratto hasnt lived up to expectation. 37. Top 10 by Position. Zerpa is good. Highest Level: Low A 37. Chicago White Sox Chi White Sox Cleveland Guardians Cleveland Detroit Tigers Detroit Kansas City Royals Kansas City Minnesota Twins Minnesota. If he sticks as a regular, that will be a huge feather in the cap of J.J. Picollo - who acquired him from the Braves in a creative trade for a draft pick - and the hitting development team led by Alec Zumwalt. He could move quickly, especially if he is a reliever, where many evaluators think he profiles best. Kowar also had a 3-game cameo for the Royals that didnt yield desirable results, however thats no reflection on his 2021 minor league campaign. Austin Cox, LHP (January rank #11) Asa Lacy, LHP (No. 27. Austin Cox, LHP Raised in the Midwest, and with lots of baseball. Kansas City Royals Top 50 Prospects (2023) January 28, 2023 Adam Halpin AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists 8 Kansas City Royals Top 50 graphic design by Michael Packard, @CollectingPack on Twitter In a couple of fairly significant moves, the Royals traded two projected regulars in Michael A. Taylor and Adalberto Mondesi. 1 guy and leads a position-player-heavy Top 10. 14. 17 | 2021: NR) -- He provides quality defense and some savvy on the bases, but he has been passed by other infield prospects in the system because he has been more aggressive than productive at the plate. Panzini is an older high school player without much more physical projection left; at nearly 17 K/9 with an ERA under 1, you simply cant argue with the results. Youth is on his side, so he still has time to showcase his skill set. He didnt play in the second half due to an oblique injury and he was a bit overwhelmed in the Arizona Fall League, but he could be a useful bench player in Triple-A that gets called up a few times this season. Highest Level: Rookie Highest Level: Double A Current Level: AA. Age: 19 When Im not writing about baseball or purchasing my next baseball card, I can be seen coasting down the highway to yet another travel baseball tournament with my wife and son. The arsenal of pitches doesnt possess a standout, at lower levels Heasley is able to mix his pitches to get effective results. Scott Blewett, RHP The Royals Review top 30 Royals prospects list, Royals lose 4-0 in less time than it takes to watch the first disc of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Special Edition, Royals Rumblings - News for April 18, 2023, 3 Royals minor leaguers enjoying a strong start to 2023. Where the Blue Jays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Here are the Royals' 2021 Top 30 Prospects March 16th, 2021 Anne Rogers @ anne__rogers SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals saw the first two of their loaded 2018 Draft class reach the Major Leagues in 2020, with right-hander Brady Singer and left-hander Kris Bubic graduating from MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Prospects list in their rookie seasons. Charlie Neuweiler, RHP. 10. Explore Dunedin's TD Ballpark. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 14 Catchers with superb defense have value. Composite Top-30 Royals Prospects I decided to round up the available Royals prospect lists that are out and combine them to get a composite top-30. Hes very thin and wiry and is never going to become a power hitter, but pitchers wont be knocking the bat out of his hands either - he did smack nine home runs last year. With a mature frame with command, Kaufman should remain a starter, albeit in an organization flush with starting pitcher prospects. Bobby Witt Jr., SS Scouting the Kansas City Royals international signing class, including Wilmin Candelario, a super smooth shortstop signed for $847,500 at 16 years old https://t.co/2mEqTVGxfx pic.twitter.com/WJs19UN8ep. Age: 23 46. Age: 22 Look for him to continue to lock down the 8th inning in front of Greg Holland. March 17, 2023. Drew Waters, Beck Way, Andrew Hoffmann, Samad Taylor, T.J. Sikkema, Chandler Champlain and Steven Cruz all joined the Royals in the past year from other organizations. 16. The Royals have a lot of good future depth at a few key positions with these prospects on the rise. Age: 21 Hell need to develop better command, but he still has late-inning reliever potential. Depth Types. Odds and lines subject to change. 2. The farm system offers something the Royals never could: hope! I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. The Crimson Tide product has a nice blend of power, speed, and hit. Premium velocity may force a role in the bullpen for Hernandez, but theres still time to show the Royals he can take the ball every fifth day. If the Royals could wind back the clock, theyd likely take Evan White in the first base spot. So far, so good. 25. pic.twitter.com/UMatRBjAAP, Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) July 21, 2020. Age: 24 When we released our top 50 Royals prospects list last week, I briefly recapped some of the players on our list, but I wanted to go a little further in-depth and remind everyone how our boys were doing on the farm last time there was MiLB: in the fall of 2019. If you're into fantasy baseball, this tier also gets you the dynasty show, the FYPD list and the MiLB Daily Sheet in season. 'Home run hero' Ford feted by British school kids. He has some speed in his skillset, as many Royals prospects do, but he doesnt hit enough or possess stellar defense to keep him on the field. Emilio Marquez, LHP (January unranked) But the Royals added him to the 40-man roster for a reason, he won MVP in the Venezuelan Winter League, and he hit a solid .270/.365/.480 with 15 home runs in 87 games for Omaha. Ben Kudrna, RHP3. Brewer Hicklen, OF (January rank #34) Highest Level: MLB The Royals continue to stockpile talent, as the championship run of 2015 fades further into the rear-view mirror. He went from a fringe prospect with a chance to be a fourth outfielder to having the potential to be a regular corner outfielder in the big leagues. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency 23. The full rankings and reports on all top 30 prospects per team will be available on our Patreon at the 55-tier ($5 level) as we publish them. Gambling Problem? Age: 22 Jackson Kowar, RHP5. As we get into the rankings, heres a quick breakdown of how the Tier system works here at Prospects1500: Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years 43. A former buzzy catching prospect, the hype surrounding Melendez has subsided. Current Level: 2021 1st Rd Draft Selection #7 Overall. The strikeout are there, but so is an elevated walk rate in his first professional season. 10. The clock is ticking on Guzman, as he enters his 5th season in the Royals system. Tier 3 8. Rays call up top prospect, eye 12-0 start. He needs to stay healthy and pitch a complete season to set his pathway. 30. The Royals were able to select and sign Hernandez to an under-slot deal in the 2020 Draft, however that doesnt take away the fact that his double plus changeup and mid-nineties fastball is something to be excited about. Should flash 20 HR power as well. With a very small sample size at High-A (3.2 IP), it appears the Royals are trying to find a role in the bullpen for the Oregon State Beaver lefty. 30 on Top 100)4. Acquired: 2018 Trade (Washington) The Royals need Bobby, MJ, and Vinnie to step up and be stars, Being good wont bring back playoff glory, Baseball America has their Royals prospect list, Keith Law will be out with his Royals list tomorrow, power potential has only increased since joining the Royals. Heath led all of the minor leagues in 2019 in stolen bases. Rylan Kaufman, LHP (January rank #45) Age: 25 Age: 22 I still see a platoon catcher with some pop, as his calling card. Bradley is a nice high-floor, low-ceiling outfielder who does a lot of everything well, but doesnt stand out in any one area. Lets take a look at the 2021 Top 50 Royals Prospects! His progress has been a bit slow, and he turns 22 this summer, so he really needs to get his career moving. For the next couple of weeks we'll take a deeper look at the top prospects at each position for KC, including ETA's, where we project them to start in 2021, where they are currently ranked on our top 50, where we project them to be ranked before the 2022 season, and their stats from the last season in which they played professional baseball. There were just four teenage hitters who drew 80+ walks last season - Brainer Bonaci, Harry Ford, Adael Amador, and Carter Jensen. Age: 27 Ben Kudrna, RHP 3. As we get into the rankings, heres a quick breakdown of how the Tier system works here at Prospects1500: Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years Plus stuff, good sequencing and well above average control have front offers staffers dreaming of a Lacy-Lynch 1-2 punch. Josh Staumont, RHP His 3-game MLB debut notwithstanding, Lynch still projects as a solid #2/3 type starter to slot in behind Lacy in the rotation. Highest Level: High A April 3, 2023. Highest Level: College Cayden Wallace, 3BComplete Top 30 list . Age: 25 Current Level: AA. Angel Zerpa, LHP (January unranked) Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 70 35. pic.twitter.com/DxTmRPMmA1, Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) July 11, 2021, 23. Asa Lacy, LHP 41. Strictly a bullpen arm, he displayed excellent strike-throwing ability in the minors. In an increasingly crowded minor league bullpen group, Gavin has improved his K/BB ratio, which could spring him above the pack as next in line for a shot in KC. Visit Patreon for Full Top 30 List & Reports Keep an eye on his transition. Eaton missed a chunk of the 2021 season due to an injury, and between the injury and the lack of power (.127 ISO) he showed as a 24-year old in High-A, I admittedly forgot to rank him in our mid-season list last year. 25. Where the Royals' Top 30 prospects are starting season April 4, 2023 Royals' farm gets boost from Draft bats March 20, 2023 No. Entering the Top 30 this year are 17-year-old shortstop Daniel Vasquez, whom the Royals signed during the international signing period this year; right-hander Will Klein, who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 Draft; and right-hander Samuel Valerio, who burst onto the scene at fall instructional camp with a 102-mph fastball. Age: 23 42. Chalk up 2020 as learning year for Zuber, as the Royals called him up for 23 appearances, with mediocre results. I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. Age: 24 Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for Kansas City's Top 30 Prospects. Where applicable, youll see a players name hyperlinked. He debuted on the Royals' top 30 prospects list at 20th overall, three slots behind first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. While its clear there is a great amount of talent-building ahead of them to become viable, the Royals are still in great position at the minor league levels. Bowlan was off to a dominating start at AA Northwest Arkansas prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery. Gavin Cross is the real deal, multiple scouts said throughout this process, and the No. 9. Waters has always had tools, but couldnt figure it out in the Braves system. Age: 26 Nick Pratto, 1B (January rank #43) Hit: 55 -- Gavin Cross, (Maikel Garcia, Lizandro Rodriguez)Power: 55 -- Gavin Cross, (Cayden Wallace, Tyler Gentry, Carter Jensen, Luca Tresh)Run: 70 -- Diego HernandezArm: 65 -- Wallace (Peyton Wilson)Defense: 60 -- Maikel Garcia (Drew Waters, Diego Hernandez, Daniel Vazquez)Fastball: 75 -- Steven CruzCurveball: 60 -- Frank MozzicatoSlider: 60 -- Beck Way (Asa Lacy)Changeup: 60 -- Asa Lacy, Noah CameronControl: 55 -- Jonathan Bowlan (Noah Cameron), How they were builtDraft: 18 | International: 6 | Trade: 6, Breakdown by ETA2023: 8 | 2024: 10 | 2025: 10 | 2026: 2, Breakdown by positionC: 2 | 1B: 0 | 2B: 3 | 3B: 1 | SS: 3 | UTIL: 1 | OF: 5 | RHP: 11 | LHP: 4. Counting down MLB's Top 10 farm systems. Erick Mejia, SS Highly capable at SS, the Royals will find a way to get his bat in the lineup. April 5, 2023. Who is Andrew Painter? Current Level: AA. Highest Level: High A He could be a lefty reliever who brings a different look, but with his deep arsenal with a variety of arm angles, I think he still has potential as a starter. Wilmin Candelario, SS pic.twitter.com/QQSMmEuw2G. Wilson is your prototypical scrappy gamer who can play all over the field and profiles as a utility infielder. March 24, 2023. Highest Level: Rookie Jonathan Bowlan, RHP Most college pitchers shut down after being drafted, then pick it up the following season. Gavin Cross, OF ( MLB No. Edward Olivares, OF (January rank #22) Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 41 Jensen started the 2022 season in Columbia, a good sign for a very young prospect. Current Level: High-A. Servais sets starting rotation; Celesten visits Mariners. 30. Hes young for AAA Omaha, where the Royals will give him another shot to show he can compete for attention in a Royals system that is flush with pitching. #LetsGlow pic.twitter.com/9sSewyomSn. There are experts out there who know a lot more about these players than I do - Baseball America has their Royals prospect list, MLB Pipeline does a top 30 list, and Keith Law will be out with his Royals list tomorrow. Sebastian Rivero, C (January rank #38) Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency 49. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Another local product out of Park Hill HS, he has the ability to stick behind the plate and possesses premium exit velocity with his bat. Carter Jensen (2021 MO) lines this one for a double to the opposite field. March 3, 2023 by MLB.com - Kansas City Royals Leave a Comment Who do the Royals have in the pipeline? Nate Handy Prospect Rankings 1/22/2021 As we prepare for the season ahead, the Pitcher List staff will be creating profiles for every fantasy-relevant player for 2021. Potential 2021 Graduates: Jackson Kowar, Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Pratto, Kyle Isbel, Emmanuel Rivera Honorable Mentions: Anderson Paulino I just haven't seen enough from Paulino to keep him in the top 50 at the moment. Yohanse Morel, RHP (January rank #21) pic.twitter.com/0Fs1XGxOPF, Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) May 23, 2019. Age: 23 pic.twitter.com/Uns5DEEYu7. The power/speed combo is still present with now a little better likelihood that he uses his versatility in a utility role at the highest level. GRAND SLAM. Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B He didn't play much his. Kyle Isbel, OF (January rank #9) The Royals were hoping they had acquired a strike-thrower, but his walks spiked significantly after the trade. Projected ranking in 2022: 20-25. Ben Hernandez, RHP Highest Level: Rookie Age: 21 I thought I might come up with my own prospect list, not because I really know what Im talking about that much - this is really meant to be a conversation starter. Peyton Wilson hit his 11th home run of the season earlier today. Current Level: Low-A. Gavin Cross, OF (MLB No. Best toolsPlayers are graded on a 20-80 scouting scale for future tools -- 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average. Age: 22 27. Seuly continues to fall down prospect rankings, due to his inability to make enough contact. Age: 19 Players in parentheses have the same grade. He has good raw power and exit velo numbers, but Ive read mixed reviews about his defense behind the plate. Current Level: MLB. Current Level: Rookie. Age: 24 Chicago native & @UICBaseball commit Ben Hernandez struck out the side in a perfect 9th in yesterdays #UAALLAMERICA Game in front of his hometown crowd at Wrigley Field. Seven of the Royals top 10 prospects are hitters, while most of the Royals pitchers populate in the middle of the list. April 6, 2023. 2019 stats (Rookie): 51.1 IP, 3.33 ERA, 4.19 FIP, 25.1% K%, 6.4% BB%, 1.05 HR/. Pena doesnt have any bankable results yet, and is still a few years away, but the talent is palpable. An ERA under 1.5 with a K:BB ratio of nearly 8.5 to 1 will get my attention. Highest Level: Double A His impressive line of .240/.324/.479 in 32 games with the Royals comes with the caveat that he struck out 36.7 percent of the time. Highest Level: Rookie The college lefty could force his way into a late season call-up in 2021. Age: 22 Your email address will not be published. Free shipping for many products! #Royals No. Daniel Tillo, LHP 440 FEET. 48. For the second straight year, shortstop phenom Bobby Witt Jr. headlines the Royals Top 30 Prospects list, and the 20-year-old seems to just be getting better since he was drafted No. Doing so should allow his fastball to reside in the mid-90s, pairing it with a 12-6 curveball that tends to miss a lot of bats. 13. Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact The ceiling is sky-high for Morel, with a high variance of outcomes still in play. 2. Strictly a bullpen arm, the lefty is knocking on the door for another shot in the big league bullpen after previously unsuccessful auditions in 2019 and 2020. I still see Witt as an everyday, perennial All-Star SS, however. Maikel Garcia, SS Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 58 Long on athleticism, the former football player, displayed good power and well above average speed in the Carolina League. The tall and lanky lefty has a solid curveball and a fastball in the mid-'90s that could give him a push as an SP2 or SP3 down the road. Good control will give him an outside chance at viability. Age: 24 If you're into fantasy baseball, this tier also gets you the dynasty show, the FYPD list, and the MiLB Daily Sheet during the regular season. For the next couple of weeks we'll take a deeper look at the . Wallace played third base last year, but I think his future is in right field, where he can put his rocket arm on display. . The lefty hitter will turn 25 in May and you could see him as a useful reserve outfielder in Kansas City at some point this year, but I wouldnt expect much more than that from him. Age: 24 Current Level: AAA. 40% strikeout rates generally never make it in the major leagues, as a result, Matias has a long climb ahead of him. He has the look of a mid-rotation arm or possible late inning bullpen piece. Edward Olivares, OF Average hit tool with decent ability to get on base suggest a possible pinch hit role, but likely will be a career minor leaguer. Hell never be confused with fellow Royal, Salvador Perez, from a hitting standpoint, but hell play well enough behind the dish to be a big league backup. Ford's Classic run, poise impress on, off field. Current Level: Low-A. Smaller frame may limit the upside, however his plate discipline will give him a long leash. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 90 62)2. 38. Maikel Garcia, SS 4. Ford and Amador were ranked as top 100 prospects by Baseball America, and I suspect Jensen - who is younger than the other three - could make the list next year. If you'd like to cross-reference this list with the pre-season, here is the Phillies List. He's got a big fastball and that's about it in terms of high-profile stuff. Ive been writing my series covering 2022 Kansas City Royals prospects to watch from each level this morning and I cant get over how nasty Ben Hernandezs change up is. He possesses excellent control, as evidenced by 4 BB in 33.1 IP. The former Sun Devil (#ForksUp) had an impressive showing in Idaho Falls, the Royals Rookie league affiliate. Hell need to bring his walk rate down, but hes a guy that could have some helium with a good season. Lower? SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals saw the first two of their loaded 2018 Draft class reach the Major Leagues in 2020, with right-hander Brady Singer and left-hander Kris Bubic graduating from MLB Pipelines Top 30 Prospects list in their rookie seasons. Age: 22 34. 62) 2. Bobby Witt Jr. began the year as baseballs No. Current Level: High-A. Add in his good plate discipline and youre looking at a solid big leaguer, if not more. He hit .293/.382/.455 with 12 home runs and 19 steals in 110 games for Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Age: 27 3 big questions come into focus at Blue Jays camp. Kansas City Royals 2021 Top 50 Prospects January 9, 2021 Michael Kelley AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists 0 Graphic design by John Stewart, @jonance on Twitter The Royals continue to stockpile talent, as the championship run of 2015 fades further into the rear-view mirror. MJ Melendez, C (January rank #15) Its more likely he finds a role in the upper minors that gets the occasional call-up as an injury replacement. I like the sinking action on Zerpas low-90s fastball and he seems to induce a lot of groundballs with his breaking ball and change. Big, strong and physical, Gentry has raw power that hes still unlocking. Hell need to improve plate discipline to be able to move up the ladder. Khalil Lee, OF Barring injury, hell be the jewel of the Royals deep arsenal of hurlers. Tyler Zuber, RHP (January rank #32) Power and speed is evident, with a plus hit tool. Super high ceiling for Pena. Pitcher has made two mistakes to Massey tonight and Massey didnt miss either of em. Royals traded Benintendi to NYY for No. It wont be long before hes ready. His control improved significantly last year, although it could still be an issue. Kyle Isbel, OFComplete Top 30 list . Organizational depth at this point. 21. 18. Highest Level: MLB A prospect to bump up higher in OBP leagues, Collins has displayed great athleticism and his ability to get on base is unquestioned. Current Level: 2021 Competitive Balance B Draft Selection (#66 Overall). July 22, 2021 Age: 25 Current Level: AA. Early reports from spring training and the alternate site suggest that Witt is rising to the occasion, even getting some work in at the Hot Corner. Highest Level: MLB 40. Cayden Wallace, 3B Complete Top 30 list Biggest jump/fall Here are the players whose ranks changed the most from the 2022 preseason list to the 2023 preseason list: He should be ranked above a lot of these guys who made the list. The flamethrower out of Eastern Illinois possesses a 4 pitch mix, with the changeup still in development. 32. Its understandable for the cupboards to be bare immediately following the successful journey up the mountain to baseballs best. This will give Kansas City a steady stream of talent for years to come as it hopes to get back on top of the American League Central. Eligibility restrictions apply. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 34 8. Current Level: High-A. With a high OBP, he is a terror on the basepaths. Current Level: AAA. He has excellent control , which will allow him to continue to develop as a starter. Jackson Kowar, RHP He made nine starts in Double-A last year, but the strikeouts werent there and his walk rate spiked. 2 perfect innings so far. Organizations love players like him because they know what they have and arent fully dependent on guys to hit lofty ceilings. Highest Level: MLB Current Level: Rookie. Current Level: High-A. *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page*, 1. Age: 24 Hes a fastball/slider pitcher who can get his heater in the mid-to-high-90s. Age: 19 Age: 23 Christian Chamberlain, LHP (January rank #31) Age: 21 Current Level: High-A Grant Gambrell, RHP The Royals were fast out of the gate, owning baseballs best record at one point. Acquired: 2019 Draft Rd 1, Pick 2 As we sped past the mid-summer talent showcase being played in beautiful Denver, Colorado, the Royals yet again find themselves in the bottom 5 of baseball in the standings. Kris Bubic, LHP Current Level: High-A. Michael Kelley 50. Age: 21 The curret crop of prospects is impressive, with the farm system ranked No. Current Level: High-A. Age: 23 Age: 18 Age: 20 Heres a look at the Royals top prospect: 1. Yefri Del Rosario, RHP We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. He came to the Royals and immediately hit, even after joining the big leagues. Like a lot of pitchers, health stands in the way of progression. Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects: 1. 5 at the start of 22 -- now hes a mainstay in the middle of the Royals lineup. Just called up to Omaha, Coleman fared well out the bullpen for AA Northwest Arkansas, highlighted by a 37:5 K:BB ratio in 24 2/3 IP. Age: 23 He has a chance to be a reliever, due to high strikeout rates. 33. Kudrna added 30 pounds to his 63 frame and has a promising fastball that sits at 95-97 mph with a slider and a change up. Highest Level: High A Highest Level: Rookie Fermn is already 27 years old, really too old for prospect status. 19. He has a fastball and slider that play well off each other. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 80 Out of anyone in the Royals farm system with at least 50 innings pitched, he led them all in strikeout-to-walk ratio with 99 strikeouts and just 16 walks in 65 2/3 innings. The 2022 second-round pick got his professional career off to a solid start last year, hitting .294/.369/.468 with 12 walks and eight steals in 27 games. He still has a long way to go, but fans shouldnt write him off just because of his draft position. Age: 21 Christian Chamberlain, LHP (January rank #31) Look for Heath to get some playing time as a platoon outfielder this year in Kansas City. Because of that, I think hes being overlooked a bit, but Im encouraged by the fact he continued to hit upon a promotion to Double-A, batting .253/.359/.462 with 5 home runs in 24 games. Jon Heasley, RHP 2, nearly two years removed from being selected in the second round of the 2021 Draft out of Blue Valley Southwest High School. Acquired: 2020 Trade (San Diego) The right-hander has a fastball in the mid-90s with a decent breaking ball, and had good strikeout numbers as a 20-year-old in Low-A. Where the Rays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. The system focus wont be on Isbel due to some of the names listed above, but I have no reservations that hell be a solid player for a decade for the Royals. Marsh still displays excellent control, and now the strikeout rates are escalating for the former Arizona State hurler. At first, he made the trade look good for the Royals, hitting .304 . 39. Current Level: Low-A. His only average offering his curveball, which is fine because Lynch has been able to show that he can sequence his pitches to get hitters out. He will have to get more whiffs, or at least improve his command, but Kudrna has the physical upside to improve. Jonathan Bowlan, RHP (January rank #20) , 3 | Travelers 8 #NWANaturals 3 pic.twitter.com/qct4Lv1GDU, NW Arkansas Naturals (@nwanaturals) July 15, 2021, 8. Philadelphia Phillies 2021 Mid-Season Top 30 Prospects Prospects Live Prospects Live Staff Top Prospect List, MiLB This is the midseason Top 30 Prospects update with new rankings and OFP where needed as well as new draftees. January rank # 32 ) power and exit velo numbers, but fans shouldnt write him just! 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