More , 14. More , 25. LHP Anthony Solometo (Tier 3). Baltimore Orioles As is often the case, one of the worst teams in the MLB in 2022 has one of the most dynamic farm systems. 27), Ronny Mauricio (No. 2B Nick Yorke (Tier 1)5. Updated farm system rankings for 2022 August 23rd, 2022 Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra Your browser does not support HTML5 video tag. SS Jordan Westburg (Tier 2)7. 98), The fact that the Soto trade didnt completely sink San Diego to No. This remains a very deep system, bolstered by trade acquisitions and some aggressive Drafts, especially the last two years. The 20-year-old is hitting .303/.359/.609 with 20 home runs and 28 steals in 73 games at High-A Daytona. The consensus top prospect in the 2022 draft class, Jones wound up going No. LHP Logan Allen (Tier 3)9. OF Luis Matos (Tier 2)6. On Wednesday, Baseball America released its 2022 preseason organizational rankings with Mariners remaining as the No. OF Esteury Ruiz (Tier 2)7. LHP Ethan Small (Tier 2)7. 2B Jace Jung (Tier 1)4. C/OF Endy Rodriguez (Tier 3)10. Every MLB Team's Farm System Ahead of the 2022 MLB Deadline Rankings 1. 9 on this list for three straight rankings, the D-backs have vaulted into the top five. The current state of the system features a top half of players ready to make debuts this season or next season. 1 overall prospect in MLB Pipelines rankings is a great way to climb the ladder, and this is the highest the Mets have been since they ranked fifth in the 2015 preseason. David Hamilton , SS/2B. SS Luisangel Acuna (Tier 3). OF Jay Allen II (Tier 3)10. 46); Jacob Berry, 3B/OF (No. 4), Riley Greene (No. Feel free to compare to our 2021 farm system rankings if you wish. Washington Nationals2022 preseason rank: 232021 midseason rank: 202021 preseason rank: 302020 midseason rank: 30Top 100 prospects: Robert Hassell III, OF (No. 2022. 4 Joe Ryan, No. RHP Chase Petty (Tier 2)8. More , 13. 52), The Marlins system has slid back into the middle of the pack for a variety of reasons, including graduations (Edward Cabrera), injuries (Meyer) and disappointing performances (Kahlil Watson). 10 overall pick. Outfielder Jackson Chourio will be 18 years old for the entirety of the 2022 season, and he was the youngest player at the Single-A level when the season began, yet he's hitting .321/.370/.591 with 18 doubles, 12 home runs, 45 RBI and 10 steals in 59 games. 81), The Phillies farm system has slid down our rankings in recent years, but thats not to say its a system devoid of high-end talent -- infielder Stott looks like a future star at the plate who could crack the Opening Day roster, and Philadelphia has invested its top pick in the past two Drafts in a pair of talented right-handers -- Abel and Andrew Painter. Even with Adley Rutschman graduated, the combination of high-end prospects just about ready to impact the big league . 39); Jack Leiter, RHP (No. RHP Will Bednar (Tier 1)4. Many of them have not taken the steps forward the Angels hoped to see. The Braves claimed a title with the help of homegrown talents Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies, Dansby Swanson and Max Fried among others -- to say nothing of the club's best prospect of the last decade, Ronald Acua Jr., who missed the postseason due to injury. Dodgers add four prospects to 40-man roster. Five of those six (excepting only Liberatore) were acquired through the Draft, so the Cards have had successes through that process. On Dodgers 40-man roster: No. 1. RHP Bed Kudrna (Tier 3)9. 70), Zack Gelof, 3B (No. OF Colton Cowser (Tier 1)6. 1. 7); Ricky Tiedemann, LHP (No. More , 15. A second-round pick last season, Edwin Arroyo is hitting .318/.387/.516 with 18 doubles, 13 home runs, 62 RBI, 73 runs scored and 20 steals in 24 attempts at Single-A. 54), Roansy Contreras (No. St. Louis Cardinals2021 midseason rank: 212021 preseason rank: 172020 midseason rank: 182020 preseason rank: 18Top 100 Prospects: Jordan Walker (No. 59); Owen White, RHP (No. 1. Cleveland Guardians2021 midseason rank: 132021 preseason rank: 132020 midseason rank: 142020 preseason rank: 12Top 100 Prospects: George Valera (No. 8 pick. 2022 Mid-Season Prospect Rankings Update. LHP Blake Walston (Tier 3)7. 3B Cam Collier (Tier 1)4. Pitching got a boost through trades and the Draft, but the fact that second-rounder Jacob Misiorowski is the top-ranked arm at No. 86), Trades have thinned the Padres farm system over the past couple seasons, but there still are exciting prospects worth keeping an eye on. 97), Its been a little bit of a mixed bag farm system-wise for the Twins, with Lewis second knee injury the most notable blow. 40 overall pick. There is some promise of future contribution from Dillon Dingler, Cristian Santana, Ty Madden and others, but a lack of top-tier depth holds Detroit back here. at-bats, 50 innings pitched, 45 days on an active roster prior to Sept. OF Moises Gomez (Tier 3). OF Yoelqui Cespedes (Tier 3). SS Matt McLain (Tier 2)6. 35), Eury Perez (No. C Edgar Quero (Tier 3)5. He has a rare mix of elite power and elite speed, though he'll need to cut down on his swing-and-miss to fully realize his potential. As it stands, that Major League readiness is a point in the systems favor, but once so many lose prospect status, expect a steep drop. 1 spot for three straight editions of these rankings, are coming off their first 100-win season in the history of the franchise. RHP Gavin Williams (Tier 1)4. LHP Connor Prielipp (Tier 2)8. This 31-day project counts down to the NHL organization with the best collection of prospects. Those are three high-ceiling bats who could easily form the middle of a New York lineup by the end of 2023. OF Dylan Beavers (Tier 2)10. RHP Owen Murphy (Tier 3)6. He'll take time to develop, but he could be special. Dodgers prospects who should see time in the Majors in '23. 3B Jordan Walker (Tier 1)2. SS Noelvi Marte (Tier 1)2. Chicago Cubs2021 midseason rank: 182021 preseason rank: 222020 midseason rank: 262020 preseason rank: 23Top 100 Prospects: Brennen Davis (No. SS Ronny Mauricio (Tier 2)8. Pittsburgh Pirates2022 preseason rank: 72021 midseason rank: 42021 preseason rank: 82020 midseason rank: 16Top 100 Prospects: Henry Davis, C (No. 37), Luis Campusano (No. The arms are behind the bats, but 2021 picks Ricky Tiedemann and Irv Carter show promise heading into their first full seasons. 1), MJ Melendez (No. 1 . Outfielder Grant McCray is knocking on the door for a Tier 1 spot after hitting .277/.366/.513 with 17 doubles, eight triples, 14 home runs, 45 RBI and 22 steals through his first 77 games at Single-A. With an athletic 6'7" frame, it's easy to think there might be some untapped power potential in first-round pick Spencer Jones. LHP Ky Bush (Tier 2)3. 3B A.J. 37), The Red Sox just missed making the top 10 for the first time since they were No. 1. RHP Ben Brown (Tier 3)8. The closest before Bobby Witt Jr. assumed the throne this spring was when Alex Gordon was No. On the positive side, they did add OHoppe, one of the better catching prospects in the game, at the deadline and he could soon be joined on that list by Edgar Quero. . 5. Martinez and Groshans lead a charge of multi-positional infielders -- a group that includes eight of the clubs top 14 prospects. More , 2. Feel free to compare to our 2022 farm system rankings if you wish. Cincinnati Reds2022 preseason rank: 152021 midseason rank: 102021 preseason rank: 202020 midseason rank: 22Top 100 Prospects: Elly De La Cruz, SS/3B (No. This still very much remains a top-heavy system, however, and the Top 100 contingent can only carry so much weight. Beyond the Top 30, these are nine prospects to watch in Boston's farm system. 92), This is the third straight time the Orioles have landed in the top spot and its now five rankings in a row Baltimore has a top 10 farm system. Kansas City Royals2022 preseason rank: 82021 midseason rank: 52021 preseason rank: 102020 midseason rank: 10Top 100 prospects: Gavin Cross, OF (No. 30. The Vanderbilt star hit .370/.460/.644 with 12 home runs and 60 RBI this spring, although he also struck out 64 times in 61 games. 1B Triston Casas (Tier 1)3. OF Johan Rojas (Tier 3)7. RHP Victor Juarez (Tier 3). LHP Chris Murphy (Tier 3)9. System-wide prospect successes sell World Series tickets. 1 in the 2016 preseason and No. The Cubs received outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong from the New York Mets in exchange for Javier Baez at the trade deadline last year, and he has climbed to the top of their farm rankings by hitting .315/.383/.536 with 29 extra-base hits and 19 steals in 63 games. More . The strength of the system is infielders, including first-round picks Mayer, Casas, Nick Yorke and Mikey Romero. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra of MLB.com updated the site's farm system rankings for 2022. SS Peyton Graham (Tier 2)9. OF Jerar Encarnacion (Tie 3). Los Angeles Angels2021 midseason rank: 242021 preseason rank: 252020 midseason rank: 212020 preseason rank: 26Top 100 Prospects: Reid Detmers (No. 2B Tyler Black (Tier 3)9. Seattle Mariners2022 preseason rank: 22021 midseason rank: 22021 preseason rank: 32020 midseason rank: 4Top 100 Prospects: Harry Ford, C (No. 3B Brett Baty (Tier 1)3. A fifth-round pick out of Central Arkansas during the shortened 2020 draft, he has baffled opposing hitters to the tune of a 1.50 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 106 strikeouts in 78 innings between High-A and Double-A this year. C/1B Tyler Soderstrom (Tier 1)3. 1. August 18, 2022 12 Baseball America updated their farm system rankings to include draft picks on Thursday and the Pittsburgh Pirates saw a drop from their preseason rankings, despite. Moore was the Brewers' third selection in the 2022 draft. 7), Orelvis Martinez (No. More , 25. OF Alex Ramirez (Tier 1)5. 67), The Angels have long had some depth in terms of young, and raw, players with high ceilings. Already pitching at Double-A, he has a 3.05 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 87 strikeouts in 62 innings. 9 speaks volumes. The Cardinals had two pitchers jump up to the Tier 1 level this time around in Tink Hence (9 GS, 0.99 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 48 K, 27.1 IP at Single-A) and Gordon Graceffo (17 GS, 2.18 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 97 K, 99.0 IP). 58), Even last years blockbuster Trade Deadline moves couldnt push the Nats into the top half. 31); Brennen Davis, OF (No. A year ago, the Rays Top 100 contingent boasted Wander Franco, Luis Patio, Randy Arozarena and Shane McClanahan. Ginn and Gunnar Hogland, can return to form, that would provide another boost. Baltimore Orioles2021 midseason rank: 12021 preseason rank: 52020 midseason rank: 82020 preseason rank: 13Top 100 Prospects: Adley Rutschman, C (No. 2, Ford at No. Years of continual contention will do that (i.e. They have some strength up the middle (led by fellow Top 100 prospect Gunnar Henderson), added another first-rounder to the Top 100 coffers with Colton Cowser last year, and thanks to aggressive drafting and a renewed presence in Latin America, this system is both deep and top-heavy. OF Zac Veen (Tier 1)3. 17), Josh Jung (No. Yes, prospects are important, but with all the game-changing young talent already in the bigs, farm systems . LHP Carson Whisenhunt (Tier 2)7. There's more talent on the way to Camden Yards. A plus-plus runner, Hamilton spent all of 2022 with Double-A Portland and tied an . C Austin Wells (Tier 1)6. RHP Jackson Jobe (Tier 1)3. Colorado Rockies2021 midseason rank: 262021 preseason rank: 272020 midseason rank: 282020 preseason rank: 27Top 100 Prospects: Zac Veen (No. 12), Josh Lowe (No. Unheralded prospects Luis Garcia, Cristian Javier and Chas McCormick have grown into key roles and Jeremy Pea has done a nice job replacing the departed Carlos Correa. The Padres have been aggressive on the international market and have several toolsy prospects in the system. RHP Ryan Pepiot (Tier 1)8. The son of former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday, he hit an absurd .685/.749/1.392 this spring with 89 hits in 41 games to break J.T. Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is hitting .318/.386/.546 with 15 doubles, 13 home runs and 17 steals in 66 games as one of the youngest players at the Double-A level. The Tigers landed two of college baseball's most productive hitters atop their 2022 draft haul in Texas Tech second baseman Jace Jung (61 G, .335/.481/.612, 14 HR, 57 RBI) and Oklahoma shortstop Peyton Graham (67 G, .335/.417/.640, 20 HR, 71 RBI, 34 SB). Milwaukee Brewers2021 midseason rank: 252021 preseason rank: 282020 midseason rank: 292020 preseason rank: 30Top 100 Prospects: Sal Frelick (No. IF Jonathan Aranda (Tier 3)9. 4 pick in the 2022 draft, the Pirates landed a player in Termarr Johnson who could wind up having a legitimate 80-grade hit tool. 18), Corbin Carroll (No. Brandon Barriera and Tucker Toman were solid Draft additions, and Yosver Zulueta (when healthy) flashes plus stuff across the board. Complete farm system rankings for 2022 March 31st, 2022 William Boor, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Nick Trujillo Share Individual prospect successes sell jerseys. 93), Matt Brash, RHP (No. Every MLB Team's Farm System Ahead of the 2022 MLB Deadline Rankings 1. Cam Collier was originally one of the top prospects in the 2023 draft before reclassifying, getting his GED and enrolling at JUCO powerhouse Chipola College, where he more than held his own as a 17-year-old. Chourio could be the top prospect in the game at some point once he gains experience and tightens up some of his swing-and-miss concerns. 1. RHP Landon Marceaux (Tier 3)10. So far this year we've seen top prospects like Matty Beniers. Though all three of their Top 100 Prospects are outfielders, their pitching depth is also notable. With a strong 6'7", 240-pound frame, James Wood has always had huge power potential, but an inconsistent senior season at IMG Academy caused him to slip to the second round in the 2021 draft. More , 19. 73), If Moreno had graduated as many expected him to by this point, the Jays would have likely slipped a few places. 57), Michael Busch (No. Los Angeles Dodgers2022 preseason rank: 52021 midseason rank: 162021 preseason rank: 142020 midseason rank: 11Top 100 Prospects: Diego Cartaya, C (No. On the other, this is the 12th consecutive time Tampa Bay has slotted in the Top 10, an MLB Pipeline record. 33), Royce Lewis, SS (No. Fourth-ranked Seattle has a top-heavy system with lots of star power, but they and eighth-ranked Detroit lack depth compared to the other orgs in this orbit. LHP Noah Schultz (Tier 3)9. OF Kevin Alcantara (Tier 2)7. After a big reach for College World Series breakout star Cade Horton at No. 1. Law has consistently been more down on the Orioles system than other . 98), The Mariners are tied for the lead with six prospects in the Top 100, with two landing in the top 11 and topped, of course, by phenom Julio Rodrguez. One of the breakout prospects of the 2022 season, shortstop Vaughn Grissom is hitting .324/.411/.500 with 17 doubles, 12 home runs, 60 RBI and 23 steals in 80 games between High-A and Double-A. Catcher Shea Langeliers hit .272/.364/.505 with 13 doubles, 16 home runs and 44 RBI in 74 games at Triple-A during the first half before winning Futures Game MVP honors during All-Star Weekend. The Marlins grabbed one of the most MLB-ready bats in the 2022 class in Jacob Berry with the No. 1 Keith Law Feb 7, 2022 360 As part of my prospect rankings package, I've ranked all 30. 25), Edward Cabrera(No. Frelick, Wiemer (more of a slugging type) and Garrett Mitchell sit as three of the top four talents in the Brewers pipeline, and with all three headed for the middle levels in 2022, it isnt difficult to envision them occupying the three outfield spots of American Family Field in the years to come. With the No. RHP Connor Phillips (Tier 2)5. More , 7. They also reeled in two of the top college bats in the class in line-drive hitter Sterlin Thompson and slugger Jordan Beck, thanks to three picks inside the top 40. OF Gabriel Martinez (Tier 3)10. Seattle owns one of the best MLB farm systems in 2022 on the back of three prospects who are easily top-40 prospects overall. *The Guardians' farm is less top-heavy, and it's led by Daniel Espino, who's still a ways away. 100), The As moved up in the preseason after their several post-lockout trades and they were on the market again this Trade Deadline, with Frankie Montas bringing in a Top 100 guy in Waldichuk and three other members of the As current Top 30. Two more Top 100 guys (one who was on the preseason list, one who wasnt) were sent to the Reds in the Luis Castillo deal. RHP Jacob Miller (Tier 3)10. Right-hander Hunter Brown is rapidly becoming one of baseball's best pitching prospects. C Drew Romo (Tier 1)4. 95), Joe Ryan (No. 14 picks in this year's draft, the Mets walked away with an impact middle-of-the-order bat in Kevin Parada and a high-ceiling up-the-middle prep player in Jett Williams. Chicago Cubs2022 preseason rank: 182021 midseason rank: 182021 preseason rank: 222020 midseason rank: 26Top 100 Prospects: Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF (No. With a couple of their top guys set to graduate from prospect status in 2021, the Braves system could look very different a year from now. Jackson Holiday, SS 4. Los Angeles Angels2022 preseason rank: 282021 midseason rank: 242021 preseason rank: 252020 midseason rank: 21Top 100 Prospects: Logan OHoppe, C (No. More , 8. 33), Matthew Liberatore (No. More , 18. RHP Gabriel Hughes (Tier 2)7. The Athletic's Keith Law still has questions about Boston's batch of prospects, though, and therefore listed the Red Sox at No. 53), Gabriel Arias (No. A recent ranking of MLB farm systems had the Diamondbacks' farm system ranked No. Michael Massey looks like the second baseman of the future in Kansas City. Baltimore Orioles2022 preseason rank: 12021 midseason rank: 12021 preseason rank: 52020 midseason rank: 8Top 100 Prospects: Gunnar Henderson, SS/3B (No. 5); Jasson Dominguez, OF (No. Now that we're at the mid-way point of the 2022-23 season, it's time to update our ranking of the top 100 drafted NHL prospects. Outfielder Drew Waters, shortstops Braden Shewmake and Vaughn Grissom and pitchers Kyle Muller, Bryce Elder, Tucker Davidson and Freddy Tarnok provide young talent that could help support a championship-caliber roster. The Blue Jays were linked to switch-hitting third baseman Tucker Toman throughout the predraft process, and they wound up getting him in the third round after taking well-rounded prep lefty Brandon Barriera with their first pick. 2B Nick Gonzales (Tier 1)6. Aggregating the top-100 prospects lists can tell us a lot more than using a single list . 1. If some of the pitchers acquired in trades who are just starting to get back from injury, namely J.T. t's no secret the Cubs have bolstered their farm system, heavily increasing its depth via trades and the draft over the last 20 months. More , 2. 14), Colton Cowser, OF (No. Milwaukee Brewers2022 preseason rank: 252021 midseason rank: 252021 preseason rank: 282020 midseason rank: 29Top 100 prospects: Jackson Chourio, OF (No. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; After ranking the top 100 prospects heading into the 2022 MLB season, it's time to turn our attention to each team's farm system as a whole . RHP Matt Brash (Tier 2)6. LHP Andrew Abbott (Tier 3)9. On the plus side, theyve gotten some good contributions from prospects in the big leagues (leading to some graduations), putting them in playoff contention. A few observations from the top down: *The Orioles' farm comes out almost $50M in value ahead of its nearest competitor, the Diamondbacks' farm. OF Robert Hassell III (Tier 1)2. 31), Luis Matos (No. The Padres got a great draft haul. 4. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Jason Radowitz Wed, July 20, 10:09 AM EDT | 7 mins read Share 13), Joey Bart (No. 15 after the club traded the bulk of its big league coreincluding Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Yu . While its system is hitter-heavy now, New York does a nice job of identifying pitchers who upgrade their stuff, such as 2021 eighth-rounder Will Warren, who already has shot to Double-A. 38); Carson Williams, SS (No. Harris and right-hander Spencer Strider earned the top two spots with breakout seasons in 2021. 65); Nick Gonzales, 2B (No. 85); Alec Burleson, OF (No. Maybe you noted the wording of that last sentence - most valuable - and there's a reason it's worded like that. C Henry Davis (Tier 1)3. 89), The Rangers signed Corey Seager and Marcus Semien to bolster their lineup, and their farm system should give the club a huge boost in the next couple of years. He slipped following a season-long PED suspension which he attributed to supplements purchased from a nationwide chain. Having the No. Houston Astros2022 preseason rank: 292021 midseason rank: 292021 preseason rank: 292020 midseason rank: 27Top 100 Prospects: Hunter Brown, RHP (No. RHP Brandon Pfaadt (Tier 2)5. OF Jacob Melton (Tier 3)8. 1. But this is the first time Cleveland has cracked the top 10 since we began evaluating organization talent in 2015, as well as the first time Cincinnati has crashed the top five. OF Elijah Green (Tier 1)2. C Korey Lee (Tier 2)5. 1. RHP Bobby Miller (Tier 1)3. RHP Taylor Dollard (Tier 3)9. 86), On one hand, this is the lowest the Rays have ranked since the 2017 preseason list. 78). Two of Boston's most electric prospects are international outfielders Ceddanne Rafaela and Miguel Bleis. Left-handers Aaron Ashby and Ethan Small are knocking on the door. More , 5. Their system may be up to task, as it's loaded with promising pitchers and sweet-swinging infielders. 11 and No. OF Benny Montgomery (Tier 2)6. 91), The Cubs system hasn't been this deep since Chicago was assembling the talent that won the 2016 World Series. RHP Royber Salinas (Tier 3). SS Gunnar Henderson (Tier 1)2. 4), Jackson Holliday, SS (No. 2021 stats: 5-9, 4.62 ERA, 101 1 3 IP, 127 K, 47 BB. More , 8. Cavalli and House the clubs two most recent first-round picks -- top the system these days, providing the group with a top-of the-rotation type and a potential middle-of-the-lineup masher who could stick at short. The D-backs have also been able to find some sleepers, such as Brandon Pfaadt, a fifth-round pick from the 2020 Draft. 3B Colt Keith (Tier 2)7. He may not have the same offensive upside as fellow first-round pick Kevin Parada, but No. SS Zach Neto (Tier 2)4. Brandon Williamson, SP. 68), Miguel Vargas (No. William Boor, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Nick Trujillo. Recent first-round Draft picks Robert Hassell (2020) and Jackson Merrill (2021) have impressed in the early stages of their careers. SS Cristian Hernandez (Tier 2)4. More , 24. The No. Jayne . The Royals showed a real propensity to develop bats in 2021 Witt, Pratto, Melendez and Vinnie Pasquantino each finished among the Minors top six in extra-base hits last year but they lack the same punch in the arms race. OF Justin Crawford (Tier 2)5. A below-slot deal with Horton should give them plenty of wiggle room to sign Ferris. Updated MLB Farm System Rankings After 2022 MLB Draft | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report MLB Final NYY 7 LAA 4 Soccer Today 6:30PM ARS AVFC Today 6:30PM MCI. RHP Reese Olson (Tier 3)10. 32); Gavin Williams, RHP (No. OF Everson Pereira (Tier 2)7. Be patient, everyone. OF Spencer Jones (Tier 3)10. After a disappointing 2021 season and a rough start this year, Jasson Dominguez is hitting .279/.410/.480 with 23 extra-base hits and a 17.5 percent walk rate in 59 games at Single-A since the beginning of May. With Grayson Rodriguez (BAL) on the injured list, Eury Perez has a strong case for being the best active pitcher in the minors. 62); Justin Foscue, 2B (No. The 19-year-old has grown four inches and gained 45 points since signing for $200,000 in 2019, and he is now a towering 6'8", 220-pounder with electric stuff. Toronto Blue Jays 2 of 30 Ronald Martinez/Getty. 32), Emerson Hancock, RHP (No. RHP Caleb Killian (Tier 3)10. More , 22. OF Cristhian Vaquero (Tier 2)5. OF Roman Anthony (Tier 3). 3B Mark Vientos (Tier 2)6. 2), right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (No. RHP Griff McGarry (Tier 2)6. The savings they should gain from a below-slot deal there will help them sign a solid crop of college talent taken behind him, led by Stanford outfielder Brock Jones, who hit .324/.451/.664 with 21 home runs and 16 steals this spring. RHP Cade Cavalli (Tier 1)4. Theres a lot of pitching depth, even after they traded two arms to the Reds for Jesse Winker and Eugenio Surez, and Seattle keeps filling in high-end talent with the aggressive pursuit of talent on the international market. OF Chase DeLauter (Tier 3)10. A prospect on the rise when the season began, Elly De La Cruz is now one of the most promising young players in the minors. 61), Austin Wells (No. The 21-year-old is a terrific all-around athlete, and he is finally on track after dealing with some nagging injuries. 22), Though their system has dipped a bit in 2022 with some of the better prospects regressing, the Giants still have a pair of high-end talents in Luciano and Harrison. 95), Arizona is the only organization with three prospects ranked among Pipelines Top 13 overall, following the addition of Jones in this years Draft and the impressive years of Carroll and Lawlar. 67), Andy Pages (No. MLB Pipeline compiled the ranking, which had Arizona up from No. RHP Joe Boyle (Tier 3). SS Oneil Cruz (Tier 1)2. 63), Matt McLain (No. RHP Landon Knack (Tier 2)9. 68), The Mariners began the year with six players in the Top 100. More , 5. However, when I conceived of a power ranking for MLB farm systems, I wanted it to be both different as well as actually useful. I. 23 overall), but he could wind up being the best pitcher in the class. 30), Quinn Priester, RHP (No. The 6'4", 235-pound outfielder hit .437/.576/.828 with eight doubles and eight home runs in 24 games this spring at James Madison before a broken foot ended his junior season. Gavin Stone has been the breakout prospect in a deep Dodgers farm system. SS Tyler Freeman (Tier 2)8. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra. OF Denzel Clarke (Tier 3)9. 8. Three, most notably top prospect Julio Rodrguez, graduated from prospect status. SS Jackson Holliday (Tier 1)4. Right-handers Jack Leiter, Cole Winn and Owen White headline what might be Texas' best group of pitching prospects ever. 49); Joey Wiemer, OF (No. SS Carson Williams (Tier 1)4. 2 in 2007. RHP Tink Hence (Tier 1)5. The Cubs' system, per FanGraphs, now trails only that of the Rays, Pirates, Guardians, Orioles, and Red Sox. 9 a year ago. RHP Bryan Mata (Tier 2)6. Its an exciting mix of international signees like Rodrguez and Noelvi Marte, first-round picks like George Kirby and surprises like Matt Brash. 1. Questions about his future defensive home aside, he has a chance to be an elite talent and a cornerstone of the club's long-term plans. 22), Nick Lodolo (No. More , 20. Shortstop Noelvi Marte isn't as far along but has just as much upside. Top-100 prospects: 7. RHP Taj Bradley (Tier 1)2. 23), Blake Walston (No. IF Werner Blakely (Tier 3). OF Jasson Dominguez (Tier 1)3. 80), Colton Cowser, OF (No. Kiley McDaniel's 2022 MLB farm system rankings for all 30 teams By Kiley McDaniel Friday, February 18, 2022 ESPN After ranking the top 100 prospects heading into the 2022 MLB. 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