2022 farm system rankings

The Cincinnati Reds came in as the 20th most valuable farm system (ESPN+ sub needed) in the game. 1B Niko Kavadas (Tier 3)8. This still very much remains a top-heavy system, however, and the Top 100 contingent can only carry so much weight. RHP Jonathan Bowlan (Tier 3). 8 pick. 11 and No. More , 15. 5 prospect Jett Williams to a group that very much needed depth, and lvarez and Baty have enjoyed stellar years at the top levels to keep their spots as big names. More , 16. 22), Nick Lodolo (No. IF Eguy Rosario (Tier 3)9. More , 10. Instead, they only bring more question marks to a group that could use as many exclamation points as possible. 67), Andy Pages (No. 3 on this list. In FanGraphs' latest MLB farm system rankings, the Nationals ranked 23rd with only Cavalli earning a 55 'Future Value' grade on the 20-80 scale. The last time they were in MLB's top 10 farm system ranking was before the start of the 2017 . However, when I conceived of a power ranking for MLB farm systems, I wanted it to be both different as well as actually useful. More , 12. Tampa Bay Rays2021 midseason rank: 62021 preseason rank: 12020 midseason rank: 12020 preseason rank: 1Top 100 Prospects: Shane Baz (No. But as a whole, this group lacks the ceiling it had in the preseason when Greene and Torkelson looked like potential stars, and it isnt deep enough to overcome that and push into the Top 20. More , 13. Complete farm system rankings for 2022 March 31st, 2022 William Boor, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Nick Trujillo Share Individual prospect successes sell jerseys. 46), Austin Martin (No. LHP Anthony Solometo (Tier 3). There's more talent on the way to Camden Yards. 9); Bobby Miller, RHP (No. 43), Jordan Westburg, INF (No. January 15, 2023. 6 overall pick. OF Joey Wiemer (Tier 1)3. SS Jose Rodriguez (Tier 3)5. 1) to be included in these rankings. RHP Norge Vera (Tier 3)6. Dont read too much into the one-spot drop; the D-backs have held serve as a solid rebuilding system that stands out more for its high-ceiling talent than its depth. 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. Atlanta Braves2021 midseason rank: 232021 preseason rank: 152020 midseason rank: 152020 preseason rank: 8Top 100 Prospects: Michael Harris II (No. 28), Bobby Miller (No. But some of the talent in the system, including younger prospects acquired in trades over the last year-plus, seems to be opening eyes. 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. 14) -- and more depth than they've had in quite a while. In the past two years, unheralded prospects Cristian Javier, Luis Garcia, Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers have made significant contributions. Those facts alone would buy the Tigers a spot in the Top 10 of these rankings, but only by a whisker do they get there because of the groups top-heaviness. 25), Mick Abel (No. 49); Joey Wiemer, OF (No. This years swap that sent Juan Soto to San Diego certainly did. First-round picks Owen Murphy (No. MLB Pipeline compiled the ranking, which had Arizona up from No. 5), Jackson Jobe (No. While Montgomery is the lone Top 100 Prospect, Oscar Colas isn't far behind and Chicago's talent runs deeper than it has in years. The following factors helped determine the placement of players and teams: A tier system was used to help differentiate the varying levels of individual talent: Teams were initially ranked based on the Chicago White Sox2021 midseason rank: 302021 preseason rank: 162020 midseason rank: 62020 preseason rank: 11Top 100 Prospects: none, Though the White Sox rank last again, their system was a mainstay in the top 10 from 2017-20 and cranked out a lot of talent en route to the first back-to-back playoff appearances in franchise history. 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. 83), Justin Foscue (No. 89), Is this jump into the Top 20 solely based on Chourio? More , 11. More , 17. 19); Kevin Parada, C (No. RHP Gunnar Hoglund (Tier 2)7. A standout with Team USA last summer, he hit .328/.411/.660 with 17 home runs and 12 steals this spring. The D-backs have also been able to find some sleepers, such as Brandon Pfaadt, a fifth-round pick from the 2020 Draft. 1. 1. RHP Eury Perez (Tier 1)2. RHP Blade Tidwell (Tier 3). 1B Nick Pratto (Tier 1)3. Oneil Cruz was recalled from the minors on June 20 and has taken over as the Pirates' everyday shortstop. SS Nick Lofton (Tier 2)7. SS Kyren Paris (Tier 3)9. Left-handers Aaron Ashby and Ethan Small are knocking on the door. RHP Will Bednar (Tier 1)4. 7), Orelvis Martinez (No. San Francisco Giants2022 preseason rank: 112021 midseason rank: 82021 preseason rank: 112020 midseason rank: 13Top 100 Prospects: Marco Luciano, SS (No. SS Ezequiel Tovar (Tier 1)2. 94), The Dodgers have set franchise records with 106 victories in each of the last two full seasons, wrapped around a World Series title and a franchise mark for winning percentage (.717) in 2020, and they're rolling in terms of signing and developing young talent as well. Even with Adley Rutschman graduated, the combination of high-end prospects just about ready to impact the big league . 83); Matthew Liberatore, LHP (No. 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. 20), Henry Davis (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. He slipped following a season-long PED suspension which he attributed to supplements purchased from a nationwide chain. A plus-plus runner, Hamilton spent all of 2022 with Double-A Portland and tied an . RHP Gavin Stone (Tier 1)7. 2022 Midseason Organization Talent Rankings Thanks in part to having the top position player prospect and the top pitching prospect in the game, even after graduating preseason No. SS Peyton Graham (Tier 2)9. 1. 3B Izaac Pacheco (Tier 3), Right-hander Wilmer Flores is a new addition to Tier 1. 50), Taj Bradley (No. More , 15. 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. The Cubs are 15th in Baseball America's 2022 farm system rankings up from 24th in the magazine's midseason rankings released last August. International signees such as Jeferson Quero, Hedbert Perez and Jackson Chourio could jump into Top 100 consideration with impressive showings. 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. 20); Termarr Johnson, 2B/SS (No. 3), Noelvi Marte, SS (No. The soon-to-be 21-year-old also has the tools to be an elite defensive shortstop. Minnesota Twins2022 preseason rank: 192021 midseason rank: 182021 preseason rank: 222020 midseason rank: 12Top 100 Prospects: Brooks Lee, SS (No. Two of Boston's most electric prospects are international outfielders Ceddanne Rafaela and Miguel Bleis. And they remain high on the locals. LHP Mitchell Parker (Tier 3). More , 26. RHP Brock Porter (Tier 1)6. Philadelphia Phillies2021 midseason rank: 272021 preseason rank: 232020 midseason rank: 232020 preseason rank: 19Top 100 Prospects: Bryson Stott (No. 64 overall) were two of the breakout performers of the 2022 college baseball season. More , 3. RHP Bryan Mata (Tier 2)6. OF Brennen Davis (Tier 1)3. Minnesota Twins2021 midseason rank: 182021 preseason rank: 222020 midseason rank: 122020 preseason rank: 7Top 100 Prospects: Royce Lewis (No. System-wide prospect successes sell World Series tickets. C Henry Davis (Tier 1)3. 3 and Cole Young . 24); Ezequiel Tovar, SS (No. The Royals selected one of the safest bats in this year's college class when they took Virginia Tech outfielder Gavin Cross with the No. 1. Ryan Pepiot. OF Matt Wallner (Tier 2)6. Realmuto's national high school record for hits in a season. 41), Sixto Snchez (No. Their last two first-round Draft picks are in the Top 100, and an international signees ascension gives them one of the most exciting prospects in baseball. The current state of the system features a top half of players ready to make debuts this season or next season. RHP Hayden Wesneski (Tier 2)8. 1), MJ Melendez (No. More , 23. 9 overall pick. Right-hander Sam Bachman, lefty Ky Bush, outfielder Jordyn Adams, catcher Edgar Quero and middle infielders Arol Vera, Kyren Paris, Denzer Guzman and Jeremiah Jackson could help the Angels rise back up the rankings with strong 2022 campaigns. 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. Four of the top prospects in the system (No. 20 in his farm system rankings ahead of the 2022 Major League . 14), Colton Cowser, OF (No. 20 overall) and JR Ritchie (No. The Cubs' system, per FanGraphs, now trails only that of the Rays, Pirates, Guardians, Orioles, and Red Sox. Recent first-round Draft picks Robert Hassell (2020) and Jackson Merrill (2021) have impressed in the early stages of their careers. Baseball America has Brash as the Mariners' top prospect with right-hander Emerson Hancock at No. A legitimate candidate to go No. Right-handers Wilmer Flores and Ty Madden give the club two more Top-100-adjacent talents on the mound. 3B Bryan Ramos (Tier 2)3. More , 20. Jobe will have a longer road as a high-school pitcher, but the arsenal is there for him to become an ace. 14), Triston Casas (No. 33), Matthew Liberatore (No. The 19-year-old has a 2.13 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 103 strikeouts in 67.2 innings between Single-A and High-A in his pro debut. 53), Austin Wells, C (No. Frelick is a strong second-best prospect, having climbed three levels in his first full season. Right-handers Jack Leiter, Cole Winn and Owen White headline what might be Texas' best group of pitching prospects ever. 1 in the 2016 preseason and No. Futures Game selection Ky Bush is one to watch in the Angels system. Cleveland Guardians2022 preseason rank: 122021 midseason rank: 132021 preseason rank: 132020 midseason rank: 14Top 100 Prospects: Daniel Espino, RHP (No. More , 24. SS Colson Montgomery (Tier 1)2. 2.3M subscribers in the baseball community. 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. 86), On one hand, this is the lowest the Rays have ranked since the 2017 preseason list. Many of them have not taken the steps forward the Angels hoped to see. More , 28. At the start of the 2022 season, 2020 first-round pick Mick Abel was the top pitching prospect in the system and Andrew Painter wasn't on the Top 100 yet. Texas Rangers2021 midseason rank: 112021 preseason rank: 212020 midseason rank: 242020 preseason rank: 21Top 100 Prospects: Jack Leiter (No. 51), Nick Pratto (No. 54), Roansy Contreras (No. Gavin Stone has been the breakout prospect in a deep Dodgers farm system. 45), Mick Abel (No. C Shea Langeliers (Tier 1)2. RHP Gavin Williams (Tier 1)4. RELATED: What to expect from Gavin Sheets in 2022. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra of MLB.com updated the site's farm system rankings for 2022. RHP Max Meyer (Tier 1)3. Be patient, everyone. 2, Ford at No. rankings were tweaked from there. SS Denzer Guzman (Tier 3)7. 43), Walkers ascent to become St. Louis top prospect gives the club yet another slugging-first third-base option behind Nolan Arenado. The Marlins grabbed one of the most MLB-ready bats in the 2022 class in Jacob Berry with the No. David Hamilton , SS/2B. 82), Harry Ford, C (No. More , 27. 21); Curtis Mead, 3B/2B (No. Chicago White Sox2022 preseason rank: 302021 midseason rank: 302021 preseason rank: 162020 midseason rank: 6Top 100 Prospects: Colson Montgomery, SS (No. 52), Jose Miranda (No. 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. 1), Grayson Rodriguez, RHP (No. Los Angeles Dodgers2022 preseason rank: 52021 midseason rank: 162021 preseason rank: 142020 midseason rank: 11Top 100 Prospects: Diego Cartaya, C (No. OF Heston Kjerstad (Tier 2)9. Deep, well-rounded farm systems help Major League clubs win ballgames. 1. RHP Cole Phillips (Tier 3)10. Arizona has strung together some good Drafts over the past couple seasons and the future is starting to look a bit brighter in the desert. RHP Mason Black (Tier 2)8. SS/3B Orelvis Martinez (Tier 1)4. 8); Triston Casas (No. Most of their best arms have been acquired in the last 13 months, including Cade Horton, Jordan Wicks, Ben Brown, Jackson Ferris, Hayden Wesneski and Caleb Kilian. 61), Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF (No. 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. 39), Brady House (No. 7 overall, the Cubs grabbed one of the best high school pitchers in the country in Jackson Ferris in the second round. Here are my Top 50 Royals prospects heading into 2022. OF Grant McCray (Tier 2)5. 90), Starting out with two players in the top six -- the best catching prospect in No. 63), Kyle Harrison (No. More , 9. RHP Grayson Rodriguez (Tier 1)3. The Red Sox reached for high school shortstops Mikey Romero and Cutter Coffey with their first two picks before taking power-hitting prep outfielder Roman Anthony with the No. 2, followed by the Guardians, Reds and D-backs. 1. RHP Landon Marceaux (Tier 3)10. 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. Even though they lost Oneil Cruz and Roansy Contreras to graduation, they did add 2022 first-round Johnson. 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. Washington Nationals2021 midseason rank: 202021 preseason rank: 302020 midseason rank: 302020 preseason rank: 29Top 100 Prospects: Cade Cavalli (No. With Grayson Rodriguez (BAL) on the injured list, Eury Perez has a strong case for being the best active pitcher in the minors. 36), Tyler Soderstrom (No. Toronto Blue Jays 2 of 30 Ronald Martinez/Getty. 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. C Yainer Diaz, (Tier 2)4. 3B Miguel Vargas (Tier 1)4. This page. Arizona Diamondbacks 47); Liover Peguero, SS (No. Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images, Oscar Colas (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Vaughn Grissom (Michael Reaves/Getty Images), Hunter Brown (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images), Cade Cavalli (Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images), Logan O'Hoppe (Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Ricky Tiedemann (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images), Vinnie Pasquantino (Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Joey Wiemer (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images), Shea Langeliers (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images), Marcelo Mayer (Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images), Ezequiel Tovar (David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images), Pete Crow-Armstrong (Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Elly De La Cruz (Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Robert Hassell III (Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Marco Luciano (Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images), George Valera (Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Taj Bradley (Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Anthony Volpe (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images), Oneil Cruz (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images), Matt Wallner (Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images), Francisco Alvarez (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images), Jack Leiter (John E. Moore III/Getty Images), Riley Greene (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images), Diego Cartaya (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Jordan Walker (Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Gunnar Henderson (Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. So did Green, the fifth overall pick in this years Draft, with his loud power, speed and defensive tools. With Wiemer, Garrett Mitchell and the recently acquired Esteury Ruiz, outfield remains by far the deepest group for Milwaukee. 28 overall) and Jacob Melton (No. 85), The Red Sox system got a huge boost in 2021 with the arrival of shortstop Marcelo Mayer, the No. SS Noelvi Marte (Tier 1)2. RHP Owen Murphy (Tier 3)6. RHP Bed Kudrna (Tier 3)9. The organization slips slightly from the midseason rankings, in part because its two Top 100 pickups -- Keibert Ruiz and Josiah Gray -- have graduated from prospect status, a positive outcome in the grand scheme of things. 81), The Dodgers continue to marry winning in the Majors with churning out impact talent in the Minors. Hall, LHP (No. A year ago, the Rays Top 100 contingent boasted Wander Franco, Luis Patio, Randy Arozarena and Shane McClanahan. January 30, 2023. More , 7. 3B Brett Baty (Tier 1)3. 79), The Pirates have been waiting for difference-making help from the farm for long enough that Pittsburgh fans can be forgiven for greeting sunny forecasts with skepticism, but the bottom line is the organization has both depth and elite-level talent in development. RHP Ryne Nelson (Tier 3)9. 37), The Red Sox just missed making the top 10 for the first time since they were No. Texas Rangers2022 preseason rank: 92021 midseason rank: 112021 preseason rank: 212020 midseason rank: 24Top 100 Prospects: Josh Jung, 3B (No. William Boor, Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, Nick Trujillo. That led them to trade some prospects away (three to the Reds for Tyler Mahle), though adding Lees advanced bat through the Draft helps, as does a first-round talent in Connor Prielipp, who should be at full strength next year. IF Werner Blakely (Tier 3). 1 overall, Cal Poly shortstop Brooks Lee could be the steal of the 2022 draft as the No. New York drafted well, adding Parada and No. The Orioles have ranked as the top farm system in our last three rankings, and it looks like the industry agrees. 1 overall before undergoing Tommy John surgery in April, while Robby Snelling is a 4-star football recruit who has a better feel for pitching than most two-sport stars and could take off with his full focus on baseball. 2), Grayson Rodriguez, RHP (No. Though all three of their Top 100 Prospects are outfielders, their pitching depth is also notable. LHP DL Hall (Tier 1)5. 60), Jasson Dominguez (No. The system should make a huge impact in Cleveland shortly, with 13 of its 15 best prospects having reached Double-A or higher. RHP Andrew. More , 9. IF Lenyn Sosa (Tier 3)8. This is still without a prospect among the Pipeline Top 85 or a ton of depth beyond the names listed, so they land in the bottom three. 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