Day: January 23, 2023

Detroit Tigers Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: C+

New Tigers baseball ops lead Scott Harris didn’t inherit a loaded system, but he’s already made strides improving it with early trades. Given his background, it’s reasonable to expect the progress to continue over the next 2-3 years.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Wilmer FloresSP21AA2023A-Elite control and 11.3 k/9. Solid results.
Jace Jung2B21A+2024A-1st round pick, struggled in debut.
Ty MaddenSP22AA2023B+1st round pick, very solid K/BB.
Jackson JobeSP19A+2025B+Third pick in 2021, mixed results so far.
Reese OlsonSP22AA2023B+Not great results, but elite K/BB.
Justyn-Henry MalloyOF/3B22AAA2023B+OBP machine, developing power and solid BA.
Wenceel Perez2B22AA2023BBreakout year, good discipline, BA, power, speed.
Colt Keith3B/2B20A+2024BVery good BA and power potential.
Kerry CarpenterOF24MLB2022BBreakout year, mediocre discipline but power looks legit.
Parker MeadowsOF22AA2023B20/20 potential but fringy regular.
Andre Lipcius3B/2B24AAA2023BNo great tools, but draws walks. Robbie Grossman.
Joey WentzSP24MLB2022B-Good K rates and some control progress.

Colorado Rockies Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: C+

Given the poor state of the MLB squad, Colorado’s farm system leaves a lot to be desired. They have several interesting hitting prospects, made even more intriguing by the backdrop of Coors Field, but pitching talent in the system is almost non-existent.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Ezequiel TovarSS20MLB2022AVery legit 5 category potential.. Great against older competition.
Zac VeenOF20AA2023A-Elite speed and developing pop, but was overmatched at AA.
Adael AmadorSS19A-2025A-Unbelievable BB/K, high BA, pop and speed.
Benny MontgomeryOF19A-2024A-Great BA, mediocre discipline. HR and SB potential. 8th pick in 2021.
Jordan BeckOF21A-2024B+1st round pick, good pop, BA, and K/BB.
Hunter Goodman1B/C22AA2023B+Good BA and elite power, poor discipline.
Warming Bernabel3B20A+2024B+Great BA and contact, potential 20/20
Yanquiel FernandezOF19A-2024B+Cuban with big power for age, mediocre discipline.
Nolan JonesOF24MLB2022B-Some pop and BA but overrated prospect.
Michael Toglia1B/OF23MLB2022C+Legit power, horrendous discipline.
Daniel MontanoOF23AA2023C-Some pop and swalks, struggled at AA.

Cleveland Guardians Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: A

The Rays get most of the accolades for the drafting and player development among small market teams, but Cleveland deserves their props. No team has done a better job developing pitching in recent seasons, and the Guardians farm system is loaded entering 2023.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Daniel EspinoSP21AA2023ARidiculous in four starts before knee injury. Will need some seasoning.
Tanner BibeeSP23AA2023A-Complete breakout with elite control, 11.3 K/9 and dominance. Bieber clone.
George ValeraOF21AAA2023A-Good pop and walks, poor discipline and BA. Not a great initial prospect.
Bo NaylorC22MLB2022A-Rebound season, legit 20/20 with good walk rate. Mediocre BA.
Gavin WilliamsSP22AA2024B+2021 1st round pick, outstanding so far.
Jhonkensy NoelOF/1B/3B20AAA2023B+Plate discipline exposed, but had major power.
Brayan Rocchio2B/SS21AAA2023B+Pop and speed, somewhat overrated.
Angel MartinezSS/2B20AA2023B+Not overlay toolsy, but decent at everything. Fringy regular.
Logan AllenSP23AAA2023B+Really struggled at AAA with walks and performance, but K rate still there.
Juan Brito2B20A-2025BGreat BB/K, good BA, some pop and speed.
Will BrennanOF24MLB2022BGood BA and contact, some power and speed. An easy 4th OF projection
Will DionSP22A+2024BExcellent K/BB, 11.0 K/9. Potential sleeper.
Will BensonOF24MLB2022B-Breakout year, fixed strikeouts and showing 20/20 potential.
Hunter GaddisSP24MLB2022CGreat K rate, sub-par stuff and HR issues.
Xzavion CurrySP23MLB2022CInteresting prospect but has control and HR issues.
Jack LeftwichSP23A+2024CGreat success and K/BB, somewhat older than competition.
Joey CantilloSP22AA2023CExcellent strikeout rates, poor control.
Tanner BurnsSP23AA2023CPoor control and HR issues, former 1st round pick.
Alexfri PlanezOF20A+2025CVery good power, awful discipline.
Johnathan RodriguezOF22AA2024CGood power, poor disciplined and struggled at AA.
Micah Pries1B24AA2023C-Some pop and speed, but not a regular.
Joe Naranjo1B21A+2024C-Nice power and walk rate, terrible BA.

Cincinnati Reds Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: A

As you’d hope from a team in a complete rebuild, the Reds are elite both with both premium prospects and depth. Top prospect Elly De La Cruz, in particular, is one of the most interesting prospect profiles in years with as much raw talent as we’ve seen in this generation.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Elly De La CruzSS/3B20AA2023AElite power/speed and BA. Discipline is a concern, but a premium prospect.
Noelvi MarteSS20A+2024A-Clear 20/20 and decent contact.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand3B22AA2023B+Good BA and excellent power.
Edwin ArroyoSS18A-2025B+Good pop, great speed, struggled after trade from SEA.
Chase PettySP19A+2024BFormer 1st round pick, looks like control pitcher.
Matt McLainSS/2B22AA2023BFormer 1st round pick, Decent pop and good speed. Good walk rate but terrible BA.
Spencer Steer3B/2B24MLB2022BLegit pop and versatile.
Brandon WilliamsonSP24AAA2023B-Big strikeout numbers, but walks are a huge concern.
Connor PhillipsSP21AA2024B-Huge K rate, poor control.
Austin HendrickOF21A+2024B-Former 1st round pick, good pop and speed, terrible discipline and BA.
Andrew AbbottSP23AA2024B-Great K rate, poor control.
TJ HopkinsOF25AAA2023CGood pop, older than competition.
Alex McGarry1B24AAA2023CGood power and some speed. Poor walk rate.
Michael SianiOF22AAA2023CSome pop and elite speed. Clear 5th OF.
Allan CerdaOF22AA2024CGood power and walks, terrible BA.
Joe BoyleSP22AA2024CImpressive K rate, no control.