But hes impressed team officials since his transition to a relief role, sitting 95-98 mph with a power slider that has become his go-to putaway offering. Diane shares her home with her husband and a house full of rescued animals. Theres no denying that the Padres farm system is weak right now, but thankfully San Diego has the right man at the helm to build it back up. SS Marco Luciano (Tier 1)2. In addition, the Cardinals have several high-ceiling prospects, such as Masyn Winn and Edwin Nunez, who could really elevate the systems ranking if everything clicks in their development. Using prospects as trade capital, the Padres have built themselves a contending roster for the immediate future. Hes been 93-95 mph with a plus change, running his two-seamer in to lefties and finishing them with the changeup. Farm system rankings arent the end of the world when your big league team is competing for a championship. OF Emmanuel Rodriguez (Tier 1)4. Hailing from Saskatoon, Canada, Hawkins is huge at 6-5, 230 pounds, with big extension out front that helps his 55 fastball play up, as does its big induced vertical break. The San Diego system remains deep -- not as deep as it once was, but deep nonetheless -- thanks to a handful of high-upside international signings and some shrewd Draft picks. Depth pieces or trade pieces? Montesino had a promising pro debut in 2021 in the DSL but missed all of last year after undergoing Tommy John surgery. 100)Top 2021 rookie: Jarred Kelenic, OF, The Mariners' rise continues, as they've jumped from being unranked in 10 consecutive Top 10s -- from preseason 2015 through midseason 2019 -- to having baseball's third-best farm system. He has covered the sport since 2006 and prior to that was a special assistant to the general manager for the Toronto Blue Jays. 69), DL Hall (No. He has a chance to be a top-50 prospect down the road, certainly playing his way into that conversation come next update. Iowa RHP Adam Mazur has been a revelation this season. SS Liover Peguero (Tier 2)7. He punched out a man an inning as an 18-year-old in Low A, younger than the Padres first-round pick last year, the high schooler Lesko. SS Brice Turang (Tier 2)6. Ryan Weathers, LHP Complete Top 30 list Biggest jump/fall Here are the players whose ranks changed the most from the 2020 preseason list to the 2021 preseason list: Groomes probably a back-end starter at this point but close to major-league ready, with the change of pitch mix giving him a much better chance of contributing this year. Age: 21 | 6-2 | 160 pounds Outfielder Josh Mears has huge power and bat speed, but he struck out in 45 percent of his plate appearances between High A and Double A last year. Follow Keith on Twitter @keithlaw, Dylan Lesko (Daniel Shirey / MLB Photos via Getty Images). SS Blaze Alexander (Tier 3), 1. Baltimore Orioles LHP DL Hall (Tier 1)5. During his first years as the general manager for the San Diego Padres, A. J. Preller filled the minor leagues with high-value prospects while the big league team floundered. If youd like to see each writers individual rankings, and how the overall point totals came about, the rankings spreadsheet is available to view. 54)Top 2021 rookie: Ryan Rolison, LHP, Brendan Rodgers isnt the No. Best Hitter for Average: Jackson MerrillBest Power Hitter: Joshua MearsBest Strike-Zone Discipline: Jakob MarseeFastest Baserunner: Korry HowellBest Athlete: Robby SnellingBest Fastball: Angel FelipeBest Curveball: Robby SnellingBest Slider: Adam MazurBest Changeup: Dylan LeskoBest Control: Victor LizarragaBest Defensive Catcher: Luis CampusanoBest Defensive Infielder: Jackson MerrillBest Infield Arm: Eguy RosarioBest Defensive Outfielder: Jakob MarseeBest Outfield Arm: Joshua Mears. 94)Top 2021 rookie: Khalil Lee, OF, The Mets lost six of their Top 30 prospects from this time last year due to trades, hurting the overall depth of the system. Bats: Right | Throws: Right RHP Matt Canterino (Tier 2)9. SS Jonathan Mejia (Tier 3), 1. Maraud and embezzle and even hijack. LHP Ken Waldichuk (Tier 1)3. Granted, one of those prospect trades brought back Juan Soto, but if youre wondering how the Padres went from 15th to 24th in a year, there you have it. Today, we unveil the 10 best prospects in the Padres system as it enters 2023. Minnesota Twins 8) 3. More than two dozen Padres have been traded in the past year but plenty of high-ranked prospects remain, headed by MacKenzie Gore. Leskos bread-and-butter pitch is a true swing-and-miss changeup, with darting tumble in the low-80s that projects as a plus, if not double-plus, pitch down the road. More , 22. All rights reserved. Despite Prellers eye for young talent, the farm system has little to offer this coming season in trade or big-league value. More , 29. 23), Heliot Ramos (No. With some offensive firepower on the way, Pittsburgh could be a team to watch in the next few years as the next big thing. It's conceivable that the first nine players on MLB Pipeline's Marlins Top 30 could see action in the Majors this year, and the franchise's future hasn't seemed this bright in quite a while. As for Williams, the 6-foot-5, 200-pound right-hander made six starts for Duke in 2021, punching out 45 batters over 37 innings to a 3.65 ERA. St. Louis Cardinals2020 midseason rank: 182020 preseason rank: 18Top 100 Prospects: Dylan Carlson (No. LHP Blake Walston (Tier 3)9. With Spring Training beginning next month, the Padres rank 9th in early power rankings. The No. -Michael Kelley (@MKelley_ND), 29. RHP Michael McGreevy (Tier 2)9. New York Mets2020 midseason rank: 202020 preseason rank: 20Top 100 Prospects: Francisco Alvarez (No. That said, Alex Anthopoulos and staff are busy re-filling the minor league coffers. By 2017, the Padres minor leaguers had made a huge leap to 6th place. SS Ronny Mauricio (Tier 2)6. The Mexican infielder has some now power from his hands and wrists, as the ball comes off his bat extremely well even without elite bat speed or other fast-twitch actions. RHP Brandon Pfaadt (Tier 1)5. King is a catcher with 55 raw power now, projecting to stay behind the plate, but his bat was not advanced and he doesnt have much experience against better arms Infielder Nerwilian Cedeo went unpicked in the Rule 5 draft after the Padres chose not to protect him. 2-3 starter upside. Drafted: No. Tampa Bay Rays2020 midseason rank: 12020 preseason rank: 1Top 100 Prospects: Wander Franco (No. OF Miguel Bleis (Tier 2)5. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 3B Casey Schmitt (Tier 2)8. From last years Padres top 20, theyve traded away nine prospects, including the first three and six of their top 10, while their No. Fred McGriff: 29 days until Padres Opening Day, Samuel Zavala, rising prospect for the Padres, Dave Winfield: 31 Days until Padres Opening Day, Manny Machado is on the road to Padres immortality, Michel Baez hoping for productive 2023 season, Broncos with a stellar second half to defeat Aztecs 66-60, San Diego Loyal sign Adrien Perez to aid attack. RHP Mason Miller (Tier 2)8. SS/3B Junior Caminero (Tier 2)7. After milking the farm in his first season at the helm, Preller grew one of the deepest farm systems ever, allowing him to make the flurry of moves hes made over the last few years. Age: 23 | 6-5 | 230 pounds The Mariners farm system may have taken a tumble, but thats because it did exactly what it was supposed to do produce major leaguers or allow you to acquire more. Hes a 6-foot-1, 175-pound left-handed hitter. 39), Nick Madrigal (No. C Yainer Daz, (Tier 1)3. -Caleb Sanders (@UpNextMiLB), 13. Hes always had the defensive chops to be a big-league backup, as long as the bat bounces back. OF Pedro Len (Tier 3)8. OF Vaun Brown (Tier 3), 1. 22), Jordan Groshans (No. Catcher Luis Campusano and left-hander Ryan Weathers remain as well. More , 25. The White Sox (mid-2017) and Padres (pre-2018 through mid-2019) both ended long postseason droughts a year ago and are among the favorites to reach the World Series this October, just as the Rays (pre-2020 and mid-2020 through pre-2021) did last October. -Paul Woodin (@PaulWoodin1), 11. With that being said, the Padres only have two prospects slotted inside the top-100. Finally, some long talked about position players are about to be knocking on MLBs door! Probably nobody. 53 in 2022. Drafted: No. 3B Warming Bernabel (Tier 3)8. Feel free to compare to our 2022 farm system rankings if you wish. This tier represents the bulk of prospects around baseball, though more than a few could climb to the next tier. How they were builtDraft: 15 | International: 14 | Waivers: 1, Breakdown by ETA2021: 11 | 2022: 7 | 2023: 3 | 2024: 5 | 2025: 4, Breakdown by positionC: 2 | 1B: 0 | 2B: 1 | 3B: 1 | SS: 2 | OF: 6 | RHP: 13 | LHP: 5. Hes a bat-first corner outfielder who might end up at first base, but the bat looks real with solid contact and a chance for future power. Age: 18 | 6-0 | 180 pounds Valenzuela had a huge year as a 20-year-old in Low A in 2021, then slumped to a .209/.334/.348 line in High A last year, moving to a less hitter-friendly environment, yet walking a bit more while still making contact with the same frequency. That would decimate most farm systems. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff rank those 10 systems, with the Orioles as the clear No. Shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and pitcher MacKenzie Gore ranked in the top 25 in prospects expectations. Boston Red Sox2020 midseason rank: 242020 preseason rank: 25Top 100 Prospects: Triston Casas (No. Ornelas wasnt 100 percent in 2021 until the fall, when he mashed in the hitter-friendly Mexican League, but he carried that forward to Double A last year, hitting .286/.353/.408, with some hard contact but not enough power to be a regular in an outfield corner. Drafted: No. OF George Valera (Tier 1)4. 7), Daniel Lynch (No. I have always loved the swing, and its producing solid contact, but hes putting the ball on the ground too often, and until and unless that changes, hes probably just a solid bench bat. Houston Astros2020 midseason rank: 272020 preseason rank: 28Top 100 Prospects: Forrest Whitley (No. Toronto Blue Jays2020 midseason rank: 72020 preseason rank: 16Top 100 Prospects: Nate Pearson (No. Very few franchises can boast both a strong major team and farm system with highly valued prospects. (Photo of Jackson Merrill: Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today). By Baseball America's count, the Padres have traded 29 prospects over the last 17 months, as well as a dozen homegrown big leaguers. RHP Emerson Hancock (Tier 2)7. Right-hander, Even after gutting their farm system to acquire Juan Soto last summer, the Padres still have one elite-level prospect in shortstop, Whether he wins a spot in the starting rotation or starts the year in a bullpen role, hard-throwing, While much of the attention goes to the top three arms in the Mariners' system, right-hander, The Milwaukee system is thin on high-ceiling pitching prospects right now, with the exception of 2022 second-round pick. Fall: Esteury Ruiz, RHP (2020: 27 | 2021: NR)Ruiz's fall, from 27th to unranked in the low 30s isn't exactly precipitous. 1 farm system in baseball thanks to a top 10 list made up entirely of players they either drafted or signed as international free agents. 41)Top 2021 rookie: Luis Garcia, RHP, Losing its only Top 100 Prospect (Forrest Whitley) to Tommy John surgery didnt help a system in flux, though the Astros hope OF Pedro Leon (signed in January) will make a quick impact and they can continue to turn anonymous signees into viable big league arms. OF Ethan Wilson (Tier 3), 1. C Francisco lvarez (Tier 1)2. 3B Miguel Vargas (Tier 1)4. The Diamondbacks have the type of high-end prospects to help do just that. OF Will Brennan (Tier 3), 1. I thought that the Cardinals reached their first three picks in the 2022 MLB Draft. Regardless of the injury, Leskos talent is undeniable and it shouldnt take him long to ascend to the top of this list once hes fully healthy. SS Jose Rodriguez (Tier 3)7. While this represents their lowest ranking since we started rating systems in 2015, recent first-rounders such as 2B Michael Busch, 3B Kody Hoese and RHP Bobby Miller headline a number of prospects on the rise. DL Hall, SP 5. Eguy Rosario called game!The @Padres' No. 3B Tucker Toman (Tier 3)7. 3B Deyvison De Los Santos (Tier 2)8. 2B/SS Joey Ortiz (Tier 2)10. RHP Randy Vasquez (Tier 3), 1. Age: 20 | 6-1 | 220 pounds The deliverys good enough for command, which raises the possibility that he could work longer outings. I love the mid-rotation upside, but theres all kinds of risk here from injury to command to the lack of enough fastball. OF Jacob Melton (Tier 3)7. 8), Luis Campusano (No. SS Masyn Winn (Tier 1)4. I would say they are now a mid-tier system and that is due to their ability to develop pitching. LHP Brandon Williamson (Tier 2)6. IF Werner Blakely (Tier 3)9. One of the best pure hitters in the minor leagues, The Guardians have done a great job developing pitching talent over the past decade, and they have two of the game's top pitching prospects headlining their system right now in. Detroit Tigers Feel free to compare to our 2022 farm system rankings if you wish. Age: 18 | 6-0 | 180 pounds The 2022 draft focused on restocking the pitching coffers. 4 overall pick in the 2021 draft, Signed for $1.5 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2021, outfielder, With no outside addition made at shortstop this offseason, it looks like 21-year-old, After hitting .333/.444/.444 with 16 steals in 21 games in the Arizona Fall League, we could see outfielder, Even with Isiah Kiner-Falefa returning, expect. Adding Manny Machado has, in many Padres fans' minds, opened the Padres' window to contend a bit sooner. IF Lenyn Sosa (Tier 3)8. We studied the 34-year history of Top 100 Prospects to see what this could mean for Baltimore. Luis Campusano has survived the Padres farm system exodus over and over. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jackson Merrill, who was their first-round selection in last years draft, slots in as the new top prospect in this organization, while 23-year-old Luis Campusano rises a few spots to second. He started last year in extended spring training, blasted through the Arizona League in 10 games (.345/.412/.621), then hit .254/.355/.508 in six weeks in Low A. He also stays back on the ball well, producing gap power now that should end up as double-digit home run power when he fills out. Kansas City Royals Cleveland Indians2020 midseason rank: 132020 preseason rank: 14Top 100 Prospects: Nolan Jones (No. OF Ryan Clifford (Tier 3), 1. The top prospects in the San Diego Padres farm system, including rankings, scouting reports, video highlights, stats, MLB Draft results and much more. Milwaukee Brewers Thanks to a strong 2020 draft class, the Cardinals farm system has the players ready to supplement another playoff run by the parent club. More , 15. OF Druw Jones (Tier 1)4. LHP Kyle Harrison (Tier 1)3. More . He was more 90-92 in instructs with a solid-average curveball and a strong, compact build that could let him handle larger workloads than the typical high school draft pick. C/1B Tyler Soderstrom (Tier 1)2. 26), Trevor Larnach (No. 24), Matt Manning (No. OF Alex Ramirez (Tier 1)5. 1 dont have a Commissioners Trophy yet, but theyve been in the hunt and all of them are contenders once again this year. 1B Kyle Manzardo (Tier 1)5. Hes improved the aptitude to spin his breaking ball as well, producing high raw spin and occasional raw, downer spin at upper-70s velocities. Age: 18 | 6-0 | 185 pounds As the Padres reshaped their roster into a bona fide 2021 World Series contender, they traded 15 players from that list. Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune joins Kyle Glaser to break down the San Diego Padres system. Among the players Law listed among the Padres top-10 prospects in '12 were Casey Kelley, Rymer Liriano, Joe Wieland, Cory Spangenberg and Jaff Decker. Since MLB Pipeline began ranking farm systems biannually in 2015, every organization that claimed the top spot has enjoyed plenty of on-field success. If not, though, I see a high floor here, where hes got a very good chance to at least be a solid regular at short who plays 55 defense and gets on base at an above-average clip. LHP Dylan Dodd (Tier 3)8. RHP Jaden Hill (Tier 3), 1. LHP/1B Reggie Crawford (Tier 3)9. Drink up me hearties, yo ho. Luis Campusano, C (No. More , 20. Although there is little depth with the Tigers organization, new leadership can focus on high-ceiling prospects at the top of the teams rankings. 3B Zack Gelof (Tier 2)4. Los Angeles Angels2020 midseason rank: 212020 preseason rank: 26Top 100 Prospects: Brandon Marsh (No. RHP Gavin Williams (Tier 1)3. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. OF Zac Veen (Tier 1)3. 2B Justin Foscue (Tier 2)8. To go directly to San Diego's Top 10,click here. I mean, Lesko is the non-top 100 guy who has the best chance to make the top 100 next year, although I concede this is like telling you water is wet. Theres no sign of them slowing down. 3B Coby Mayo (Tier 2)9. Age: 23 | 6-3 | 200 pounds 53. Headlined by a group of star caliber outfielders, the Cubs system has a much-improved outlook year over year. In the latest farm system rankings by Baseball America, the Mets come in at No. The farm system ranked 16th and included shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder Robert Hassell in the top tier and pitcher MacKenzie Gore in tier 2. These players will make up B/R's updated Top 100 prospect list when it publishes next. 31), Logan Gilbert (No. Bats: Right | Throws: Right SS/3B Orelvis Martinez (Tier 2)3. The Padres' top signee from the 2021 international class, the 18-year-old switch-hitter was ranked No. There are few teams with more high-end talent in the lower levels of the minors than the Nationals. SS Jacob Amaya (Tier 3)10. I avoid this kind of hyperbole but I truly think he could have fooled some major-league hitters with that pitch and his 92-95 mph fastball. Don't hang a breaking ball to Luis Campusano.The No. Bats: Left | Throws: Left Arizona Diamondbacks 30. 1B/OF Heriberto Hernandez (Tier 3)8. 48), Ronny Mauricio (No. 5), Emerson Hancock (No. RHP Dylan Lesko (Tier 2)4. RHP Cole Henry (Tier 2)9. 10), Austin Martin (No. He struck out 35 percent of the time last year as a 17-year-old in the ACL, although he was the youngest regular in the league and it was his first season in affiliated ball, so Im willing to cut him more slack. Currently 18-years-old, Zavala debuted stateside this past season with Lake Elsinore, slashing .245/.361/.449 with five extra-base hits over 49 at-bats. Slider is mid-80s w/sharp sweep and plus command. And early bleacherreport.com rankings place the Dodgers in first with seven Tier 1 prospects. A confluence of elite international signees and draft selections over the past several seasons have allowed the Rays organization to continuously remain one of the deepest in all of baseball. His secondaries, a slider and changeup, have flashed potential, but theyre developing pitches that need more consistency to be effective against professional pitching. Milwaukee Brewers2020 midseason rank: 282020 preseason rank: 29Top 100 Prospects: Garrett Mitchell (No. 1 Starter: Blake Snell (33)No. Campusano has been a name-to-know prospect in this farm system for quite some time, as most believed hed be contributing as an everyday backstop at Petco Park by now. RHP Cole Phillips (Tier 3)6. Here are the players whose ranks changed the most from the 2020 preseason list to the 2021 preseason list: Jump: Mason Thompson, RHP (2020: NR | 2021: 11)Thompsons meteoric rise is partly a product of trades that sent other prospects elsewhere. Despite unloading half of their 2020 Top 30 prospects in trades, the Padres open the 2021 season with the sixth-best farm system in MLB. 64)Top 2021 rookie: Ke'Bryan Hayes, Eleven of the players on Pittsburgh's Top 30 Prospects list were acquired by trade, more than any other organization this year. OF Benny Montgomery (Tier 2)6. RHP Matt Allan (Tier 3), 1. SS Zach Neto (Tier 1)3. International signing in 2021. Age: 23| 5-9 | 150 pounds Here is our 2023 ranking of all 30 farm systems, counting down from number 30 to number 1. RHP Karson Milbrandt (Tier 3), 1. RHP Gordon Graceffo (Tier 1)6. International signing in 2022. Bats: Left | Throws: Right International signing in 2017. If their pitching develops, Colorado could very likely get bumped up into a Top 10 minor league organization. The Padres player development will play a huge factor as to what Williams becomes once he returns from injury, but theres definitely clay to mold with the former Blue Devil. This system has plenty of future MLB talent but Steve Cohen will answer that question soon as the Mets continue their all or nothing World Series push. 49), Bobby Dalbec (No. While Toronto landed star power in George Springer and Marcus Semien via free agency, it did so without touching their top-end prospects. There are still a handful of players left who could make their MLB debuts in 2023 including top prospect LHP Ricky Tiedemann. Iriartes a live-armed righty who had some issues with command and with pitching at Lake Elsinore, with a huge BABIP split between his home and road starts. RHP Blade Tidwell (Tier 3)10. 73)Top 2021 rookie: Ian Anderson, RHP, Winning three straight division titles certainly has thinned out the system some, but theres still some elite talent, especially that dynamic outfield duo at the top, with a backlog of contributors at the upper levels. He came over to the Padres in the Eric Hosmer trade with Boston, and though hes been in the minors for five seasons now, Groome is still only 23 years old. 5 Starter: Robby Snelling (22)Closer: Josh Hader (32). Age: 24 | 6-7 | 205 pounds Bats: Right | Throws: Right Baltimore Orioles Top 5 Prospects 1. RHP Quinn Priester (Tier 1)5. 56)Top 2021 rookie: Nick Madrigal, 2B, The White Sox have an incredibly top-heavy system with four Top 100 Prospects who are legitimate Rookie of the Year candidates and not much in the way of proven talent behind them. SS Denzer Guzman (Tier 3)7. SS Edwin Arroyo (Tier 1)4. 35), Shea Langeliers (No. "We've got a really, really deep system. Surprisingly, the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Dodgers come in behind the Padres. ", Counting down MLB's Top 10 farm systems. RHP Gabriel Hughes (Tier 2)7. LHP Robert Gasser (Tier 3), 1. RHP Owen Murphy (Tier 3)4. RHP Jacob Miller (Tier 3)8. The lefthander has altered his approach from the early days of his career. MacKenzie Gore, LHP (MLB No. -Byron Cox (@byrontx), 6. There may be no Wander Franco currently in the system, but the Rays organization is still flush with exciting young athletes, and the club has proven the ability to maximize those talents to develop players that make a difference at the next level. 2), Grayson Rodriguez (No. CJ Abrams, SS (No. 3B Bryan Ramos (Tier 2)4. LHP Matthew Liberatore (Tier 2)7. -Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), 10. He's been 93-96 this year, touching 97. San Diego Padres 96)Top 2021 rookie: Justin Topa, RHP, The Brewers have multiple players on the Top 100 for the first time since 2018, giving them two up-the-middle premium to lead a Top 30 thats almost entirely homegrown (29 of the Top 30) and has a lot more bats (21) than arms (nine). RHP Beck Way (Tier 3)9. Bats: Right | Throws: Right Acosta was hitting .243/.346/.360 with two homers. Drafted: No. Addison Barger and Damiano Palmegiani Blue Jays 3B of the Future? 27 in 2021. 3B Josh Jung (Tier 1)3. MacKenzie Gore and Luis Patio form a potent 1-2 punch atop the Padres' prospect rankings. Bats: Left | Throws: Left San Francisco Giants RHP Kumar Rocker (Tier 2)7. 3: Luis Campusano, Catcher. In 2015, his first full year in San Diego, the Padres ranked 18th in power rankings, according to Bleacher Report. 3B/OF Justyn-Henry Malloy (Tier 2)7. 45)4. Washington Nationals2020 midseason rank: 302020 preseason rank: 29Top 100 Prospects: Cade Cavalli (No. C Kevin Parada (Tier 1)4. OF Kevin Alcantara (Tier 1)4. Los Angeles Dodgers -Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam), 8. Add to that a talented group of young international bats and the Cardinals are in good hands for the foreseeable future. LHP Cooper Hjerpe (Tier 2)10. OF Spencer Jones (Tier 2)7. 28), Jazz Chisholm (No. With such a high premium placed on pitching, and the Guards having three of the top 15 right-handed pitchers in the minors, it gives their system a huge boost. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Groome could end up getting some spot starts. OF James Outman (Tier 2)10. The Cuban is not likely to stay at shortstop, with a thicker build thats probably better suited to second base, but the bat is very promising. Left-hander MacKenzie Gore and shortstop CJ Abrams were the Padres' top two prospects a season ago, and they still are. IF Eguy Rosario (Tier 2)5. OF Joey Wiemer (Tier 1)4. Merrill has enjoyed plenty of success at the lower levels thus far, slashing .352/.401/.503 with 14 extra-base hits across 145 at-bats this year. The Skinny: The Padres have traded 29 prospectsand 13 young, . LHP Ricky Tiedemann (Tier 1)2. The Padres drafted Thompson envisioning him as a starter, and he still owns a four-pitch mix. pic.twitter.com/qAjJoZmm3X. With the team focused more on winning now, most potential within the Twins farm system is more of a long term thing. RHP Owen White (Tier 2)6. 62)5. SS Cole Young (Tier 2)5. -Dave Funnell (@sportz_nutt51), 17. SS Ezequiel Tovar (Tier 1)2. Sidelined for the better part of two seasons with myocarditis and the lingering aftereffects. But the top three on the list were all first-round picks of the Pirates. OF Gabriel Gonzalez (Tier 2)6. Luis Campusano, C (No. OF Chase DeLauter (Tier 3)9. 66), Edward Cabrera (No. SS Mikey Romero (Tier 3), 1. Puk is ready to follow them and make a major contribution in Oakland this year, with younger talent like 2020 first-rounder Tyler Soderstrom and 2019 international signee Robert Puason hoping to lead the next wave. 75), Brett Baty (No. He struck out 27 percent of batters he faced last year in High A, but with 16 homers allowed in 119 innings, then got bombed in two starts in Double A. Hes 24 this year and probably needs to go to the pen, although Im also not sure he needs to be all the way on the extreme third base side of the rubber, which seems like it would give left-handed batters a better look at the ball than they deserve. LHP Robby Snelling (Tier 2)6. Baltimore Orioles2020 midseason rank: 32020 preseason rank: 8Top 100 Prospects: Adley Rutschman (No. RHP Landon Marceaux (Tier 3)8. -PJ Benasillo (@pjbenasillo), 21. 65), Brice Turang (No. The Rangers farm system has continued its rise in the rankings the past several seasons with a big influx of pitching prospects along with a few Tier 1 hitters ready to make a splash. After trading an abundance of young talent at the trade deadline for Josh Hader, Juan Soto, Josh Bell, and Brandon Drury, the once touted Padres prospect pool is depleted. 2 starter upside here, with time and innings required to get there. The Padres took Snelling with the 39th pick in the competitive balance A round in 2022, paying him a first-round bonus of $3 million to buy him out of a scholarship to LSU. 6 had such a bad year he fell off the list. Seattle Mariners SS Carson Williams (Tier 1)4. Hes a plus runner with above-average range at shortstop, moving better to his right, and has a 55 arm, so while there was talk of him moving off the position when he was an amateur, I think he stays there long-term. -Nate Eckert (@GQ__82), 1. C Korey Lee (Tier 2)5. C Harry Ford (Tier 1)2. As a defender, he shows good instincts and routes, playing center so far more than right, but the odds are hell move to the corner in the long term. 0. RHP Cade Horton (Tier 3)9. 12), Ian Anderson (No. Hes an average runner to a tick above who probably needs to stop trying to steal so many bases (72 percent success rate last year, 68 percent in 2021). Your email address will not be published. OF Drew Waters (Tier 2)4. C Daniel Susac (Tier 2)6. All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference and FanGraphs. 77)Top 2021 rookie: Ryan Mountcastle, OF, Several years into their organizational rebuild, the Orioles have reshaped their farm system from one of baseball's weakest into one of its best. 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