Top 30 by Team. The Royals third-round pick in the 2020 Draft, Gentry beat High-A quickly by hitting .336/.434/.516, then was promoted to Double-A on June 14. Age: 24 Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 41 Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor Recovery from Tommy John surgery is always an exercise in patience; Tillo has just resumed his rehab assignment. pic.twitter.com/QQSMmEuw2G. He is definitely one to watch. 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. For the first time since being drafted back in 2018, Nate Eaton has cracked our top 30 Royals prospect rankings. Rays call up top prospect, eye 12-0 start. Hell need to develop better command, but he still has late-inning reliever potential. Ben Kudrna, RHP3. Scott Blewett, RHP Kyle Isbel, OF (January rank #9) 10. 28. The Crimson Tide product has a nice blend of power, speed, and hit. :@ColaFireflies pic.twitter.com/EBB8Q4w8rC. 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. That hasnt resulted in the strikeout rates youd like to see, but a 3.48 ERA as one of the few teenage pitchers in the Carolina League is still impressive. Lee has been gifted with tremendous speed, as he finished with the 2nd highest SB total in MiLB during the 2019 season. 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: But hes a lefty who has struck out 36.7 percent of all hitters hes faced, that should count for something. 2. Who should be higher? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/royals004/. Emmanuel Rivera, 3B (January unranked) 3 K. pic.twitter.com/DUxZ5cDAKn, Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) May 15, 2021, 17. He has some good raw power, but hasnt faced top competition much. Age: 20 Waters has always had tools, but couldnt figure it out in the Braves system. 9 overall pick in the 2022 Draft is the No. Erick Mejia, SS His upside is limited given his advanced age, however his ability to play outfield and infield is something the Royals covet. He turns 25 in May, so the clock is ticking on the right-hander. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 90 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. 3 big questions come into focus at Blue Jays camp. 50. He was really good in college, so the Royals will continue to extend the leash for their 2nd round pick from 2019. 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 44. A new grip on his high-spin curveball makes the pitch a different-looking pitch than what it was in 2020. 21. 25. Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for Kansas City's Top 30 Prospects. At first, he made the trade look good for the Royals, hitting .304 . Catchers with superb defense have value. Age: 19 Highest Level: High A Age: 24 Acquired: 2017 Free Agency Kris Bubic, LHP Daniel Tillo, LHP Age: 24 March 31, 2023. Where the Rays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. 30. 8. 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. July 22, 2021 March 22, 2023. 50. AL West. Hell need to bring his walk rate down, but hes a guy that could have some helium with a good season. 0. After dominating the Dominican Summer League last year, the switch-hitter played well in Arizona and held his own as a 19-year-old in 18 games at Low-A. Age: 22 On the taller side for a shortstop at 6-foot-3, Merrill showed a promising mix of discipline and an all-fields approach in the early stages of his career and took those to the next level everywhere he played in 2022. The results were not good, with nearly 14 H/9 given up in those starts. 9. :@OMAStormChasers pic.twitter.com/9KdWBMCfX2. Gabe Speier, LHP (January unranked) 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. Darryl Collins, OF (January rank #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. Keep your on him. Local Kansas City product Ben Kudrna is the Royals top pitching prospect at No. Seven of the Royals top 10 prospects are hitters, while most of the Royals pitchers populate in the middle of the list. 27. 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. MLB Pipeline|Top 100 prospects|Prospect video. With a high OBP, he is a terror on the basepaths. Highest Level: High-A. Kyle Isbel, OFComplete Top 30 list . Depth Types. *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page. Nick Loftin, 2B/SS (January rank #8) Age: 26 Marsh still displays excellent control, and now the strikeout rates are escalating for the former Arizona State hurler. Another 2018 Draft pitcher, Daniel Lynch, is ranked behind Witt at No. Jonathan Bowlan, RHP Age: 22 Gavin Cross, OF ( MLB No. Where the Astros' Top 30 prospects are starting the season April 5, 2023 Talented outfield prospects plentiful for Astros March 24, 2023 Sara Goodrum breaks down Astros' prospects in Q&A March 15, 2023 More Prospects News Astros Prospect Highlights More Prospects Highlights Age: 22 Highest Level: Double A A vast majority of these players have been acquired in 2016 through the 2020 MLB Draft. 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. 16. Luis De La Rosa, RHP 47. Massey is a bats-left, throws-right 2nd baseman with the propensity to hit for a solid average with some surprising pop. The Royals traded Trevor Rosenthal to the Padres for Olivares. 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. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 5, Pick 152 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. April 5, 2023. Who is Andrew Painter? Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact The ability to control the baseball will determine his success. Sebastian Rivero, C (January rank #38) Just absolute filth from Ben. Pitcher has made two mistakes to Massey tonight and Massey didnt miss either of em. The former Sun Devil (#ForksUp) had an impressive showing in Idaho Falls, the Royals Rookie league affiliate. So far, the production hasnt met the expectations when they signed him in 2015. Its Nick Prattos 15th of the season too, he and Bobby Witt Jr. hit consecutive homers for the 4TH time this season! Explore Dunedin's TD Ballpark. 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, For the next couple of weeks we'll take a deeper look at the . Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 94 41. Tier 5: Players who are worth keeping an eye on, but likely to never make a teams 40-man roster. Age: 19 Hes already being tagged with potential Ace label. The arsenal of pitches doesnt possess a standout, at lower levels Heasley is able to mix his pitches to get effective results. MAIKEL GARCIA. The Royals may give him a chance to start, but I think Chamberlain finds his role in the back end of the bullpen. Highest Level: Rookie Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor 62) 2. 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. While the Royals have drafted well, Im sure the fan base would trade every single prospect on this list for another World Championship. Highest Level: Low A Highest Level: High A This Lizandro Rodriguez kid can swing it. Jeison Guzman, SS 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?' Bowlan is another guy I was really big on when he was drafted, but Tommy John surgery really derailed his career. Highest Level: Rookie Age: 21 Acquired: 2019 Amateur Free Agency Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency Highest Level: Low A 24. pic.twitter.com/0Fs1XGxOPF, Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) May 23, 2019. 29. Yefri Del Rosario, RHP . 2. 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. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 13 The Royals got Hoffman in the Drew Waters trade with Atlanta, but he really struggled after changing organizations and getting bumped up to Double-A. 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. Highest Level: MLB And now, in July of 2021, we will have the fifth edition of our mid-season rankings here at Royals Farm Report. He had a patient eye at Virginia Tech with good power, and Keith Law reports that his power potential has only increased since joining the Royals. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 6 Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 105 Age: 25 Highest Level: Double A Acquired: 2016 Draft, Rd 3 , Pick 103 Highest Level: High School Current Level: AA. Who should have been included? Id expect to see him end up in a platoon with former Padre teammate Franchy Cordero. Isbel is more a high-floor type of prospect, but should be a serviceable corner OF (likely LF) at the MLB level. Blewett finds himself surrounded by plenty of other capable relievers, so this season is pivotal for him to carve out a role. I dont really see this guy very high on prospect lists and I have to wonder why. He was one of the youngest pitchers in the Carolina League last year, but struck out 11.61 hitters-per-nine-innings, one of the highest rates in the league. Current Level: High-A. He debuted on the Royals' top 30 prospects list at 20th overall, three slots behind first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Age: 19 The 2020 #MLBDraft prospect is among @jimcallisMLBs top performers from the game: https://t.co/LyvbjCEPtg pic.twitter.com/n4ulSX01Y7, MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 23, 2019. Age: 19 Players in parentheses have the same grade. Current Level: MLB. Highest Level: High A 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. 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. Likely a strong number 2 starter with a mid 90s fastball, plus slider, and plus changeup. Age: 21 A promotion to AA shouldnt be too far off, as Guzman has been doing a little bit of everything for Quad Cities. What do you think? Plus stuff, good sequencing and well above average control have front offers staffers dreaming of a Lacy-Lynch 1-2 punch. Age: 22 Visit Patreon for Full Top 30 List & Reports He has good raw power and exit velo numbers, but Ive read mixed reviews about his defense behind the plate. See More Details about "2021 Bowman Sapphire Edition - Chrome Prospects Autogr." Return to top. 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. 33. 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. Cayden Wallace, 3BComplete Top 30 list . Current Level: MLB. Kelvin Gutierrez, 3B Jensen is a lefty bat with a mature approach to the plate and power potential, and while I think he moves to the outfield eventually due to his offensive upside, Ive read good things about his defense behind the plate. But I made some tweaks based on things I like to see from prospects, and your personal preferences may differ. He should be ranked above a lot of these guys who made the list. Current Level: AA. He hit for good power at Arkansas and had some good exit velocity metrics, but hit just two home runs as a pro. 39. Maikel Garcia, SS Look for Heath to get some playing time as a platoon outfielder this year in Kansas City. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 109 Highest Level: Low A Age: 21 Age: 21 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. 35. Highest Level: High A Nick Loftin, 2B/SS While some scouts compare him to another former Royal, Carlos Beltran, I see Pena getting a heavy dose of right field. Asa Lacy, LHP (No. Age: 22 Tillo led the minors with a 63.7% ground ball rate in 2019. He shouldnt need much time to make it to a bench role, and possibly more. March 19, 2023. As the heir apparent to Salvador Perez, Melendezs 2021 redemption tour is in full swing. 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. Austin Cox, LHP (January rank #11) The cousin of Alcides Escobar, Garcia has a present solid hit tool, speed, and good defense. Ben Hernandez, RHP Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency Age: 23 Age: 27 Physical LH bat with strength and juice. Panzini was part of that 2021 high school pitcher class, befriending Kudrna and Mozzicato. He possesses excellent control, as evidenced by 4 BB in 33.1 IP. The flamethrower out of Eastern Illinois possesses a 4 pitch mix, with the changeup still in development. 31. The versatile fielder isnt a glove-only prospect; he has a good feel to hit with 10-15 homers at peak. Berroa was the prized prospect in the Johnny Damon trade, coming over from the A's organization. Barring injury, hell be the jewel of the Royals deep arsenal of hurlers. Ben Kudrna, RHP (January rank N/A) Jackson Kowar, RHP (January rank #5) 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. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Olivares has raked in AAA, but that hasnt yet translated into sustained success in Kansas City. With a move off of 1B, the Royals appear to be trying Cancel out at 2B. Erick Pena, OF (January rank #3) Bobby Witt Jr., SS (January rank #1) Age: 21 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. Acquired: 2018 Trade (Washington) Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency 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. With a mature frame with command, Kaufman should remain a starter, albeit in an organization flush with starting pitcher prospects. 1 prospect and ended the year fourth in AL Rookie of the Year voting. Organizational depth at this point. His breaking ball has been a work in progress, but overall he still has some good potential and could move quickly if he improves his command. Jackson Kowar, RHP Staumont has taken hold of a high-leverage spot in KCs pen. Its understandable for the cupboards to be bare immediately following the successful journey up the mountain to baseballs best. Nick Heath, OF Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 52 His 3-game MLB debut notwithstanding, Lynch still projects as a solid #2/3 type starter to slot in behind Lacy in the rotation. He made nine starts in Double-A last year, but the strikeouts werent there and his walk rate spiked. Current Level: AA. 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. If he can figure out his issues, he could be in the big leagues before long - he had great stuff and a polished approach in college and has struck out nearly 30 percent of the hitters hes faced. Free shipping for many products! 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. I think there is a pretty significant drop-off in prospect quality at this point, with everyone either having some red flags, coming off injury or a poor season, or is so far away from the big leagues it is difficult to project performance. Age: 23 Jensen was able to draw his free passes without striking out that much - a 21 percent whiff rate. Current Level: AA. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 73 Age: 24 Hernandez posted a 5.38 ERA in 23 starts last season in Single-A Columbia, striking out 71 and walking 40 in 77 innings. March 20, 2023. 27. 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. Acquired: 2020 Trade (San Diego) Top 100. Little bit of power in the morning pic.twitter.com/WUNMEWXbEe, Erick Pea (@erickpena20_) December 28, 2020. Sebastian Rivero, C 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. Collins has a line-drive approach which allows him to minimize strikeouts and get on base at .400 clip. Most college pitchers shut down after being drafted, then pick it up the following season. Miller knocking on MLB door after duel with deGrom. Highest Level: College Will Klein, RHP Yohanse Morel, RHP 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. Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects:1. Age: 22 Age: 24 Organizations love players like him because they know what they have and arent fully dependent on guys to hit lofty ceilings. Age: 24 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. Acquired: 2020 Draft Rd 1, Pick 4 Highly capable at SS, the Royals will find a way to get his bat in the lineup. Bowlan was off to a dominating start at AA Northwest Arkansas prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery. Erick Pena, OF Samuel Valerio, RHP (January rank #50) 13 prospect MJ Melendez sends this screamer to right-center to extend his league lead with 17 homers and 44 RBIs with @ARTravs. Cox has mid-rotation upside with a very nice fastball/curveball combination. Brady McConnell, SS (January rank #17) 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. Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor 24. pic.twitter.com/jOmv1vO53b, MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 14, 2021, 7. Vinnie looks the part of, at minimum, a defensive-minded 1B with the ability to smack a pinch-hit HR. Acquired: 2016 Amateur Free Agency I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. Angel Zerpa, LHP (January unranked) Highest Level: High A Age: 23 Alec Marsh, RHP (January rank #30) This season, weve seen Khalil Lee traded to the Mets, Nick Heath to the Diamondbacks, along with Grant Gambrell and Luis De La Rosa being shipped off to Boston in the Andrew Benintendi trade. The Royals' first-round pick from 2021 will finally get his first taste this season of pro ball. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 33 Age: 18 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. The ten starts that Bubic was able to get in during the shortened season is invaluable experience. 36. Wallace played third base last year, but I think his future is in right field, where he can put his rocket arm on display. 1. 11. These list wont have updated reports on the players, were saving that for the offseason. Highest Level: Rookie Bowlan has answered concerns over development of secondary offering. His control improved significantly last year, although it could still be an issue. Highest Level: Low A Charlie Neuweiler, RHP. 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. 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