Highest Level: Rookie Fermn is already 27 years old, really too old for prospect status. 30. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Royals have a lot of good future depth at a few key positions with these prospects on the rise. Top 100. Way shows good velocity in the mid-to-upper-90s and has a decent breaking ball, and while I think theres a decent chance he ends up as a good reliever, he has performed well as a starter in the minors so far. K rate is down (-1.5%) and BB rate (+1.3%) is up for the college lefty out of Mercer. His results have been mixed with decent strikeout numbers but high walk totals in Low-A. Age: 21 2 on the Royals Top 30 list this year -- and hopes to graduate off the prospect list sometime in 2021 with his debut looming. Solid season so far for Haake in High-A, next stop will be a big test in AA to determine whether he will break through or become a minimal impact player. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Josh Staumont, RHP Blewett made 2 relief appearances in Kansas City and didnt set the world on fire. Age: 25 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. Acquired: 2020 Draft Rd 1, Pick 4 48. 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: Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 44 Darryl Collins, OF Peyton Wilson hit his 11th home run of the season earlier today. 9. Royals fans have gotten a glimpse of the Venezuelan lefty and he has been impressive as hell with a 1.13 ERA in 16 innings, aggressively throwing strikes without fear. Armed with a high 90s fastball, he induces a ton of swings and misses from opponents, racking up 13.0 K/9 in 2020. Zerpa is probably a lower-ceiling pitcher, but he has shown an ability to throw strikes, and he did miss bats at Double-A last year with 9.7 strikeouts-per-nine innings. He has good, but not plus speed, and a good enough to arm to try shortstop or third base. I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. Ben Kudrna, RHP3. Players in parentheses have the same grade. The lefty dominated in High-A, where he was old for his level and struggled upon joining the Royals in Double-A. Futures Focus Episode 42: 2021 MLB Draft Review, Minnesota Twins 2021 Midseason Top 50 Prospects. Many guys can throw mid to upper 90s in the minors, but its Lacys desire to dominate and his work ethic that sets him apart. Current Level: 2021 2nd Rd Draft Selection (#43 Overall). 45. Control, and an excellent changeup allow him to rack up the strikeouts. Biggest jump/fallHere are the players whose ranks changed the most from the 2019 preseason list to the 2020 preseason list: Jump: Noah Murdock, RHP (2020: NR | 2020: No.16) -- An imposing presence on the mound at 6-foot-8, Murdock showed significant strides in his strength, arsenal and control when he got to the Royals fall instructional program in Kansas City last year. Shortstop (Bobby Witt Jr., Nicky Lopez, and Adalberto Mondesi), catcher (Salvador Perez and. The Royals youth movement made its way to Kansas City last year, with 21 rookies appearing in a game and 13 players who made their Major League debuts in 2022. Age: 24 While the Royals have drafted well, Im sure the fan base would trade every single prospect on this list for another World Championship. The Royals went underslot with Mozzicato to get Kudrna in the second round, so the two will always be linked in the minds of many fans. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 32 Current Level: Rookie. Age: 22 Current Level: High-A. Without further ado, your 2021 preseason prospect rankings: Honorable Mention - Adam Lukas, RHP, 100 mph fastball - John Rave, CF, toolsy, needs to hit - Grant Gavin, RHP, ++ spin, lots of K's, lots of BB's - Omar Hernandez, C, up and coming stud #50: Emmanuel Rivera, 3B I've been waiting a long time to see Emmanuel Rivera put it all together. #LetsGlow pic.twitter.com/9sSewyomSn. 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. Ford's Classic run, poise impress on, off field. pic.twitter.com/0Fs1XGxOPF, Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) May 23, 2019. Age: 22 A speedster from Venezuela, he has wasted no time showcasing his wheels, with 24 stolen bases out of 26 attempts on the year. Its safe to say that Pratto hasnt lived up to expectation. 9. All 10 of the prospects ranked in the Royals Top 10 are homegrown players, with nine coming via the Draft and one (Erick Pena, No. 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. 10. 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. Gabriel Cancel, 1B 20. 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. Lacy was the best LHP in the 2020 Draft. Age: 25 Blewett finds himself surrounded by plenty of other capable relievers, so this season is pivotal for him to carve out a role. Gavin Cross, OF (MLB 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. These top prospects are closing in on the Majors. Age: 19 Age: 22 Hernandez posted a 5.38 ERA in 23 starts last season in Single-A Columbia, striking out 71 and walking 40 in 77 innings. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Age: 21 19. Little bit of power in the morning pic.twitter.com/WUNMEWXbEe, Erick Pea (@erickpena20_) December 28, 2020. Servais sets starting rotation; Celesten visits Mariners. Royals traded Benintendi to NYY for No. The college lefty could force his way into a late season call-up in 2021. 42. He has all the skills in the world, a great resume, and is one of the Royals' top prospects drafted out of the first round. Baseball America had Tresh pegged as a second-round talent, but the Royals scooped him up in the 17th round of the 2021 draft when he fell due to signability concerns. Seven of the Royals top 10 prospects are hitters, while most of the Royals pitchers populate in the middle of the list. Sebastian Rivero, C Current Level: High-A. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 58 Highest Level: Low A #Royals Bobby Witt Jr. hasnt even played above Rookie ball and hes out here making it look easy! Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 105 Bubic remains barely prospect eligible after a decent rookie showing in the Bigs during the 2020 season. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 76 How do you feel about the overall strength of the system? Highest Level: Low A Jensen started the 2022 season in Columbia, a good sign for a very young prospect. 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. 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. After thoroughly dominating Double-A Northwest Arkansas for two and a half months, the Royals have finally promoted top prospects Bobby Witt Jr., age 21, and Nick Pratto, age 22, to Triple-A. Top 30sNLE: ATL | MIA | NYM | PHI | WSHALE: BAL | BOS | NYY | TB | TORNLC: CIN | CHC | MIL | PIT | STLALC: CWS | CLE | DET | KC | MINNLW: AZ | COL | LAD | SD | SFALW: HOU | LAA | OAK | SEA | TEX. Look for him to continue to lock down the 8th inning in front of Greg Holland. Age: 24 It was exactly the kind of low-risk, high-reward pick to take late in a draft. Jackson Kowar, RHP5. Tier 2: Players with an above average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor An ERA under 1.5 with a K:BB ratio of nearly 8.5 to 1 will get my attention. I suppose he could become Whit Merrifield, but right now he looks like an okay utility infielder you keep on your bench. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for Kansas City's Top 30 Prospects. Current Level: 2021 Competitive Balance B Draft Selection (#66 Overall). Eligibility restrictions apply. Daniel Tillo, LHP (January rank #19) 13. 33. Highest Level: Rookie 28. Age: 22 What do you think? Highest Level: Rookie Barnett was the Royals third-round pick out of Auburn last year. The 21-year-old still has loads of potential and will be one to watch if he can get back on track. Brady McConnell, SS 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. A wide range of outcomes is still probable for Del Rosario, however the stuff is present. The curret crop of prospects is impressive, with the farm system ranked No. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 109 14. Highest Level: Rookie He was even better there, crushing 16 homers and posting a .972 OPS. Age: 22 Age: 24 62 overall prospect in baseball. Age: 19 Lets check in on the system Dayton Moore has built. Otherwise mediocre results at age-appropriate levels are cause for concern. 36. The versatile fielder isnt a glove-only prospect; he has a good feel to hit with 10-15 homers at peak. Kyle Isbel, OF 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. If the Royals could wind back the clock, theyd likely take Evan White in the first base spot. Will Klein, RHP Jackson Kowar, RHP (January rank #5) Long on athleticism, the former football player, displayed good power and well above average speed in the Carolina League. More to explore : For the next couple of weeks we'll take a deeper look at the . Your email address will not be published. Acquired: 2015 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 64 His mechanics were out of whack because of a knee injury, and he had a minor surgery to fix the problem this offseason. 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 His progress has been a bit slow, and he turns 22 this summer, so he really needs to get his career moving. The Royals drafted him in the Competitive Balance Round A out of Baylor, and will look to maximize his versatility as a solid regular at multiple positions. Evan Steele, LHP Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 14 Emmanuel Rivera, 3B (January unranked) These list wont have updated reports on the players, were saving that for the offseason. *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page. Florentino is all about projection. Frank Mozzicato, LHP (January rank N/A) Tier 3 8. April 2, 2023. To prove the point, his pull (38.5 percent) and opposite-field (39.1) rates were nearly equal at Lake Elsinore. Age: 23 With a mature frame with command, Kaufman should remain a starter, albeit in an organization flush with starting pitcher prospects. 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. 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. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 73 Maikel Garcia, SS 4. A prospect to bump up higher in OBP leagues, Collins has displayed great athleticism and his ability to get on base is unquestioned. 27. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 94 Since 2018, Steele only has 49 innings under his belt. 32. Where applicable, youll see a players name hyperlinked. Rivero remains on the backup catcher path, as hes not forcing Salvador Perez off of the position. 29. Hes the Royals No. Age: 24 11. Age: 18 Age: 24 39. When it comes to 6-foot-7 center fielders, the only current example is, ironically, Aaron Judge. The ninth overall pick in last Junes draft, Cross is pretty much the consensus top prospect in the farm system. Hes an athlete who can draw a walk on occasion, but is still a bit raw. Raised in the Midwest, and with lots of baseball. Highest Level: Rookie. A promotion to AA shouldnt be too far off, as Guzman has been doing a little bit of everything for Quad Cities. Highest Level: Double A Age: 24 Acquired: 2018 Trade (Dodgers) 18. Acquired: 2016 Amateur Free Agency A knee injury ended his 21 season early, but he quickly showed it wouldnt affect him in 22. Heasley has gone 7-3 with a 3.33 ERA at Double-A, striking out 120 batters in 105.1 innings. He should be ranked above a lot of these guys who made the list. Age: 20 At lower levels, hes able to induce walks from those pitchers, but big league pitching will begin to turn those walks into more strikeouts unless hes able to show more aggressive hunting strikes earlier in the count. Current Level: AAA. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 13 Highest Level: High School Kyle Isbel, OFComplete Top 30 list . Its more likely he finds a role in the upper minors that gets the occasional call-up as an injury replacement. Nick Pratto, 1B (January rank #43) March 3, 2023 by MLB.com - Kansas City Royals Leave a Comment Who do the Royals have in the pipeline? Gabe Speier, LHP (January unranked) Age: 26 His walk rate is way too high, but the kid has added some velo to sit in the low-90s, and also added a change up to go with his plus curve. Age: 23 Players 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. A former buzzy catching prospect, the hype surrounding Melendez has subsided. Daniel Tillo, LHP It wont be long before hes ready. April 5, 2023. Who is Andrew Painter? 26. The Royals' first-round pick from 2021 will finally get his first taste this season of pro ball. Current Level: Low-A. March 19, 2023. 32. 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 5 at the start of 22 -- now hes a mainstay in the middle of the Royals lineup. AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists We have a limited sample on Candelario to this point, but the sample has been excellent. Visit Patreon for Full Top 30 List & Reports Peyton Wilson, 2B/OF (January rank N/A) Current Level: MLB. Christian Chamberlain, LHP (January rank #31) Age: 21 Current Level: High-A The physical traits are all there, with a long way to go before becoming completely viable. Berroa was the prized prospect in the Johnny Damon trade, coming over from the A's organization. Current Level: AA. Angel Zerpa, LHP (January unranked) I still see a platoon catcher with some pop, as his calling card. Tier 5: Players who are worth keeping an eye on, but likely to never make a teams 40-man roster. With lack of control being a problem, its more likely than not that Haake transitions to the bullpen. Current Level: AAA. This ranking is aggressive for the young hurler, but so far the fastball command paired with an advanced changeup is paying off dividends. The Royals traded Trevor Rosenthal to the Padres for Olivares. Current Level: High-A. Current Level: High-A. Age: 18 If you'd like to cross-reference this list with the pre-season, here is the Phillies List. Good control will give him an outside chance at viability. 43. Yohanse Morel, RHP (January rank #21) 17. 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. Top 30s:ALW: HOU | LAA | OAK | SEA | TEXALC: CLE | CWS | DET | KC | MINALE: BAL | BOS | NYY | TB | TORNLW: ARI | COL | LAD | SD | SFNLC: CHC | CIN | MIL | PIT | STLNLE: ATL | MIA | NYM | PHI | WSH. Draft . Jackson Kowar, RHP #Royals No. Erick Pena, OF Angel Berroa #15, 2002. Michael Massey, 2B But to get to where they want to be, the Royals will have to rely on their young talent, just like they did in their 2014-15 run to the World Series. Asa Lacy, LHP (January rank #2) 38. Delvin Capellan, RHP Highest Level: Rookie 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. 6. Highest Level: MLB His 3-game MLB debut notwithstanding, Lynch still projects as a solid #2/3 type starter to slot in behind Lacy in the rotation. Age: 24 The results were not good, with nearly 14 H/9 given up in those starts. Cox has mid-rotation upside with a very nice fastball/curveball combination. A bit of an undersized starting pitcher, the results are not small, as Parrish sports 11.6 K/9 with a 55:11 K:BB ratio in 42 2/3 IP. I think we were all a little surprised when the Royals chose to add Angel Zerpa to the 40-man roster this offseason in order to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft. 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. The Arizona Complex League just got underway, so well give Candelario a pass on his lackluster results through his first dozen games. His control improved significantly last year, although it could still be an issue. 46. 34. AL West. Age: 19 Tyler Zuber, RHP (January rank #32) The Royals farm teams love to run. Cayden Wallace, 3BComplete Top 30 list . 36. Age: 26 Kansas City Royals Prospects Overview System analysis, top prospects, projected lineups, and more Current Top Prospects 1 Gavin Cross OF 2 Cayden Wallace 3B 3 Drew Waters OF 4 Ben. He could move quickly, especially if he is a reliever, where many evaluators think he profiles best. Where the Rays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Highest Level: College :@ColaFireflies pic.twitter.com/EBB8Q4w8rC. I probably shouldnt let that 7.32 ERA in Double-A sour me on him so much - his strikeout rates continue to be very good - but 103 runs (95 earned) allowed in 124 13 innings is uh.not good. 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. This Carter Jensen HR is our ABC Quality Play of the Game presented by the South Carolina Department of Social Services! 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. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. He has a plus glove in center and a strong arm, so he can at least provide some defensive utility, but the upside with his bat is likely pretty limited. Grant Gavin, RHP Sebastian Rivero, C (January rank #38) Bowlan is another guy I was really big on when he was drafted, but Tommy John surgery really derailed his career. pic.twitter.com/jOmv1vO53b, MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 14, 2021, 7. He needs to stay healthy and pitch a complete season to set his pathway. Current Level: MLB. Big-framed righthander that throws gas. Strictly a bullpen arm, he displayed excellent strike-throwing ability in the minors. Highest Level: High-A. Current Level: High-A. 10 is catcher Carter Jensen, who went to Park Hill HS in Kansas City before the Royals drafted him in the third round in 2021. Waters should get a shot at a lot of playing time in Kansas City this year, likely in right field. Highest Level: High A Kelvin Gutierrez, 3B 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. Seuly Matias, OF 41. Born in Arizona. Here are the links to the previous years' mid-season rankings and the first piece of our 2021 rankings: 2017 Brady McConnell, SS (January rank #17) Highest Level: Double A 38. He still has a long way to go, but fans shouldnt write him off just because of his draft position. Carter Jensen (2021 MO) lines this one for a double to the opposite field. , 3 | Travelers 8 #NWANaturals 3 pic.twitter.com/qct4Lv1GDU, NW Arkansas Naturals (@nwanaturals) July 15, 2021, 8. Dylan Coleman, RHP (January unranked) He has pitched just eight innings in the pros, but has still yet to allow a hit. Highest Level: Rookie April 5, 2023. 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. Age: 27 He has excellent control , which will allow him to continue to develop as a starter. Clay Dungan, IF/OF (January unranked) Tagged: 2021 Mid-Season Top 30, Tampa Bay Rays, Shane Baz, Vidal Brujan, Greg Jones, Josh Lowe, Xavier Edwards, Carlos Colmenarez, Taylor Walls, Ian Seymour, Taj Bradley, Cole Wilcox, Heriberto Hernandez, Seth Johnson, Nick Bitsko, J.J. Goss, Blake Hunt, Carson Williams, Cooper Kinney, Curtis Mead, Tommy Romero, Brent Honeywell, Tobias Myers, Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency Age: 19 Hes a project for the Royals minor league hitting development team and theres a high chance he never makes it, but if he pans out, he could be a potential star. Strikeouts (14.3 K/9) and walks (6.8 K/9) have both been plentiful in his debut season, however the ace-level potential still remains. This list only includes players among the Royals Top 30 prospects. 2021 has gone just as well, as he moved to Double-A Northwest Arkansas and slid into the front of the Naturals' rotation after Bowlan went down in late May with Tommy John surgery. 35. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency Massey is a bats-left, throws-right 2nd baseman with the propensity to hit for a solid average with some surprising pop. Who should be higher? When J.J. Picollo says that minor league pitching development isnt the problem, Marsh and Lacy are the two pitchers I think of as a point against that. Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B (January rank #40) This feels like a make or break year for Matias. Age: 21 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. But I thought Id at least take a stab ranking Royals prospects, and Im curious about what you think about the state of the Royals farm system. pic.twitter.com/QQSMmEuw2G. Asa Lacy, LHP (No. He shouldnt need much time to make it to a bench role, and possibly more. Age: 24 Yefri Del Rosario, RHP (January rank #13) Highest Level: MLB Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Age: 22 March 17, 2023. Current Level: Low-A. He possesses excellent control, as evidenced by 4 BB in 33.1 IP. Bobby Witt Jr., SS (January rank #1) Tagged: 2021 Mid-Season Top 30, Texas Rangers, Jack Leiter, Josh Jung, Cole Winn, Justin Foscue, Evan Carter, Josh H. Smith, Dustin Harris, Ezequiel Duran, Davis Wendzel, Ronny Henriquez, Bubba Thompson, Cody Bradford, Yerry Rodriguez, Bayron Lora, Glenn Otto, Trevor Hauver, Tekoah Roby, Owen White, Joe Barlow, Aaron Zavala, Sam Huff, Sherten Odds and lines subject to change. He turns 25 in May, so the clock is ticking on the right-hander. Its understandable for the cupboards to be bare immediately following the successful journey up the mountain to baseballs best. For the Royals, the recent hallmark of drafts is their 2018 edition, which is starting to pay some big dividends on the starting pitching front. 13 prospect MJ Melendez sends this screamer to right-center to extend his league lead with 17 homers and 44 RBIs with @ARTravs. Chicago White Sox Chi White Sox Cleveland Guardians Cleveland Detroit Tigers Detroit Kansas City Royals Kansas City Minnesota Twins Minnesota. 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. Highest Level: Double A 16. Age: 24 5 prospect Wallace thriving in Royals' 'family environment' March 17, 2023 Gordon gets a surprise as KC honors Minor Leaguers March 6, 2023 Royals top prospect tumbles his way to debut triple March 4, 2023 'Who are you?' Tyler Zuber, RHP But I made some tweaks based on things I like to see from prospects, and your personal preferences may differ. So uhh.this Alec Marsh kid is pretty good. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). 35. Highest Level: Low A Speaking of redemption, Pratto has mashed the baseball throughout 2021, earning a nod in this years Futures Game. MJ Melendez, C (January rank #15) *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page*, 1. I was pretty big on Marsh when he was drafted, but the pandemic and injuries have really prevented him from getting off to a good start to his pro career. Void in ONT. Michael Kelley Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 52 MJ Melendez, C 49. Hernandez was a bit of a surprise addition to the 40-man roster, but he can absolutely fly, and he held his own as a 21-year-old in Double-A last year. Top 100 prospect Julien called up by Twins April 12, 2023 Rising lefty picking up speed -- and not just in a car April 9, 2023 Where the Twins' Top 30 prospects are starting season April 4, 2023 Meet the 'Regulators' of Twins camp March 24, 2023 Prospect can't wait to come back across river March 21, 2023 More Prospects News Matias is a former Top 100 prospect and arguably a cautionary tale about lower-level strikeout rates, as he hasn't K'd less than 35% of the time since 2017, though his 70-grade power should enable the 23-year-old to play upper-level pro baseball, or abroad, for many years. Mejia currently plays the role of part-time Utility player for the Royals. 40. Where the Mariners' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Age: 20 Control is often the last skill that young hurlers develop, with Hernandez being no different. 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