Highest Level: College Organizational depth at this point. Rylan Kaufman, LHP (January rank #45) Ive been writing my series covering 2022 Kansas City Royals prospects to watch from each level this morning and I cant get over how nasty Ben Hernandezs change up is. He could move quickly, especially if he is a reliever, where many evaluators think he profiles best. Rays prospect duo enjoying taste of the big leagues. 1 guy and leads a position-player-heavy Top 10. Current Level: MLB. Austin Cox, LHP (January rank #11) 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?' I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. A vast majority of these players have been acquired in 2016 through the 2020 MLB Draft. 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. Hernandez was drafted as a high school pitcher with a plus change up, and he now couples that with a fastball in the low-90s. 'Home run hero' Ford feted by British school kids. 20. Edward Olivares, OF (January rank #22) 38. 21. March 31, 2023. Lower? He has a fastball and slider that play well off each other. When Im not writing about baseball or purchasing my next baseball card, I can be seen coasting down the highway to yet another travel baseball tournament with my wife and son. Highest Level: AA. April 5, 2023. A knee injury ended his 21 season early, but he quickly showed it wouldnt affect him in 22. These list wont have updated reports on the players, were saving that for the offseason. Its understandable for the cupboards to be bare immediately following the successful journey up the mountain to baseballs best. Tagged: 2021 Mid-Season Top 30, Texas Rangers, Jack Leiter, Josh Jung, Cole Winn, Justin Foscue, Evan Carter, Josh H. Smith, Dustin Harris, Ezequiel Duran, Davis Wendzel, Ronny Henriquez, Bubba Thompson, Cody Bradford, Yerry Rodriguez, Bayron Lora, Glenn Otto, Trevor Hauver, Tekoah Roby, Owen White, Joe Barlow, Aaron Zavala, Sam Huff, Sherten MJ Melendez, C Kansas City seems to be on the verge of contending in the next few years, and it has added a wealth of experience to the 2021 roster to help push the club back into the postseason. 17 | 2021: NR) -- He provides quality defense and some savvy on the bases, but he has been passed by other infield prospects in the system because he has been more aggressive than productive at the plate. Acquired: 2018 Trade (Dodgers) 29 on Top 100)3. 11. Kelvin Gutierrez, 3B Without further ado, your 2021 preseason prospect rankings: Honorable Mention - Adam Lukas, RHP, 100 mph fastball - John Rave, CF, toolsy, needs to hit - Grant Gavin, RHP, ++ spin, lots of K's, lots of BB's - Omar Hernandez, C, up and coming stud #50: Emmanuel Rivera, 3B I've been waiting a long time to see Emmanuel Rivera put it all together. Edward Olivares, OF He was a bit old for the level - he turned 26 in July - and he hardly draws any walks, but with few third base options, he could force the issue and get a shot at some point. 15. Michael Kelley A new grip on his high-spin curveball makes the pitch a different-looking pitch than what it was in 2020. Top 100. Austin Cox, LHP Emmanuel Rivera, 3B (January unranked) As we sped past the mid-summer talent showcase being played in beautiful Denver, Colorado, the Royals yet again find themselves in the bottom 5 of baseball in the standings. You can also read Prospects Live, David Leskys top Royals prospect list and Royals Farm Report still has good analysis of Royals prospects. 18. Highest Level: Double A Current Level: AAA. I didnt quite get the selection of Loftin at the end of the first round of the 2020 draft, and I still dont quite see the upside in him now. 2 perfect innings so far. Nick Loftin, UTIL5. Still, I like his power potential and his plate discipline, and the 23-year-old could be one to watch this year. But hes a lefty who has struck out 36.7 percent of all hitters hes faced, that should count for something. Kudrna is from local Blue Valley Southwest HS in Overland Park and brings with him tons of athleticism, projectability, and jaw-dropping results. Zach Haake, RHP (January rank #37) A promotion to AA shouldnt be too far off, as Guzman has been doing a little bit of everything for Quad Cities. *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page*, 1. He has good raw power and exit velo numbers, but Ive read mixed reviews about his defense behind the plate. 32. 19. Hes not quite the free-swinger Whit was in the minors, and he did smack 16 home runs in 2021, although Im a bit skeptical of his power. But there are still plenty of rising prospects to know. 26. 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. Daniel Lynch, LHP (No. Jensen started the 2022 season in Columbia, a good sign for a very young prospect. Highest Level: High A 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. It was just over a month ago in 2017 when our Founding Father, Patrick Brennan, released our very first top 30 prospects list. Matias is a former Top 100 prospect and arguably a cautionary tale about lower-level strikeout rates, as he hasn't K'd less than 35% of the time since 2017, though his 70-grade power should enable the 23-year-old to play upper-level pro baseball, or abroad, for many years. 10. 2021 has gone just as well, as he moved to Double-A Northwest Arkansas and slid into the front of the Naturals' rotation after Bowlan went down in late May with Tommy John surgery. Playing at an age-appropriate level in Quad Cities, Vinnie is looking more and more like a valuable bench bat at the highest level. He has a rocket for an arm - he was good enough to be considered as a pitcher - and likely profiles at third base long-term. Age: 19 His 10th home run of the season! He came to the Royals and immediately hit, even after joining the big leagues. He was really good in college, so the Royals will continue to extend the leash for their 2nd round pick from 2019. 4. Your email address will not be published. Age: 21 Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency pic.twitter.com/0Fs1XGxOPF, Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) May 23, 2019. 42. He possesses excellent control, as evidenced by 4 BB in 33.1 IP. Otherwise mediocre results at age-appropriate levels are cause for concern. Smaller frame may limit the upside, however his plate discipline will give him a long leash. Tyler Zuber, RHP (January rank #32) Most college pitchers shut down after being drafted, then pick it up the following season. 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. 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. He doesnt possess the ceiling of an Erick Pena, but theres no denying the high floor for Loftin. Since 2018, Steele only has 49 innings under his belt. Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor 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 Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 14 Age: 24 Jensen was able to draw his free passes without striking out that much - a 21 percent whiff rate. Staumont has taken hold of a high-leverage spot in KCs pen. Lets check in on the system Dayton Moore has built. Who should be higher? Current Level: MLB. Highest Level: Rookie He shouldnt need much time to make it to a bench role, and possibly more. 25. Little bit of power in the morning pic.twitter.com/WUNMEWXbEe, Erick Pea (@erickpena20_) December 28, 2020. 41. Age: 24 Age: 23 Current Level: AAA. 24. Current Level: High-A. 29. The physical traits are all there, with a long way to go before becoming completely viable. It wont be long before hes ready. Chalk up 2020 as learning year for Zuber, as the Royals called him up for 23 appearances, with mediocre results. AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists Philadelphia Phillies 2021 Mid-Season Top 30 Prospects Prospects Live Prospects Live Staff Top Prospect List, MiLB This is the midseason Top 30 Prospects update with new rankings and OFP where needed as well as new draftees. Back from Classic, Lopez eyes Opening Day roster. Ben Hernandez, RHP (January rank #14) Age: 23 Gambling Problem? Olivares has raked in AAA, but that hasnt yet translated into sustained success in Kansas City. Evan Steele, LHP Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency Visit Patreon for Full Top 30 List & Reports Here are the Royals' 2021 Top 30 Prospects March 16th, 2021 Anne Rogers @ anne__rogers SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals saw the first two of their loaded 2018 Draft class reach the Major Leagues in 2020, with right-hander Brady Singer and left-hander Kris Bubic graduating from MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Prospects list in their rookie seasons. Age: 19 Kowars changeup is one of the best in the minors, which allows his high-velocity, but straight, fastball play up. Fall: Ben Hernandez, RHP (2022: 16 | 2023: NR)Hernandez was the Royals second-round pick in the 2020 Draft and boasted one of the best changeups in the high school class that year. Scouting the Kansas City Royals international signing class, including Wilmin Candelario, a super smooth shortstop signed for $847,500 at 16 years old https://t.co/2mEqTVGxfx pic.twitter.com/WJs19UN8ep. March 24, 2023. Current Level: AAA. A former buzzy catching prospect, the hype surrounding Melendez has subsided. All he has to do is put everything together (much easier said than. Age: 24 I suppose he could become Whit Merrifield, but right now he looks like an okay utility infielder you keep on your bench. He was even better there, crushing 16 homers and posting a .972 OPS. Highest Level: Rookie I lean heavily on other lists from those that have actually seen these players. Daniel Lynch, LHP (January rank #4) Age: 22 11 prospect Beck Way in July Tonight, Way struck out career-high 10 in 8 no-hit innings in High-A pic.twitter.com/tvup0u9Iyp. One of three high school pitchers the Royals picked early in the 2021 draft, Panzini made his pro debut at Low-A Columbia in 2022. 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. 3 pitch mix with the ability to remain a starter. Age: 23 Highest Level: Low A 37. 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. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 41 March 22, 2023. The Storm Chasers dont play in high-altitude bandboxes in the Pacific Coast League anymore, so was this some newfound power or just a fluke? See our ethics statement. 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. To prove the point, his pull (38.5 percent) and opposite-field (39.1) rates were nearly equal at Lake Elsinore. Hernandez was a bit of a surprise addition to the 40-man roster, but he can absolutely fly, and he held his own as a 21-year-old in Double-A last year. Who should have been included? Acquired: 2016 Draft, Rd 16 Age: 23 Yefri Del Rosario, RHP (January rank #13) He has moved slowly through the system, and had a good showing recently in the Venezuelan Winter League. Age: 24 Its safe to say that Pratto hasnt lived up to expectation. Age: 17 Age: 25 Highest Level: College Current Level: High-A. Seuly Matias, OF (January rank #25) Highest Level: Double A March 3, 2023 by MLB.com - Kansas City Royals Leave a Comment Who do the Royals have in the pipeline? 2 prospect; hell be an Opening Day outfielder and play behind the plate in 2023. He has the look of a mid-rotation arm or possible late inning bullpen piece. 21. 50. Highest Level: Rookie Age: 24 49. An ERA under 1.5 with a K:BB ratio of nearly 8.5 to 1 will get my attention. His results have been mixed with decent strikeout numbers but high walk totals in Low-A. Highest Level: High A July 22, 2021 Just absolute filth from Ben. Current Level: High-A. This list only includes players among the Royals Top 30 prospects. 1. Futures Focus Episode 42: 2021 MLB Draft Review, Minnesota Twins 2021 Midseason Top 50 Prospects. Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact April 3, 2023. From the Top 100: Brady Singer and Kris Bubic saw the majors in 2020, but Lynch was and still is their best pitching prospect, a lefty who's up to 99 mph with three off-speed pitches that can. He went from a fringe prospect with a chance to be a fourth outfielder to having the potential to be a regular corner outfielder in the big leagues. The Royals acquired the former Mizzou star and first-round pick from the Yankees last summer for Benintendi, but left him unprotected for the Rule 5 draft this past winter. Age: 22 Age: 19 . Current Level: High-A. Age: 21 Barring injury, hell be the jewel of the Royals deep arsenal of hurlers. Shane Panzini, RHP (January rank N/A) The Royals drafted him in the Competitive Balance Round A out of Baylor, and will look to maximize his versatility as a solid regular at multiple positions. Ben Kudrna, RHP (January rank N/A) Acquired: 2020 Draft Rd 1, Pick 4 Acquired: 2018 Trade (Washington) Hell need to improve plate discipline to be able to move up the ladder. Current Level: MLB. Bowlan was off to a dominating start at AA Northwest Arkansas prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery. Age: 19 Asa Lacy, LHP (January rank #2) The 2022 second-round pick got his professional career off to a solid start last year, hitting .294/.369/.468 with 12 walks and eight steals in 27 games. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 52 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. 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. Garcia didnt have much power in 2021, or in 2022 in Northwest Arkansas, but he suddenly smacked seven home runs in 40 games for Omaha after his mid-season promotion. AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists Id look for him to study those starts and come out with much better results in his first full season. Nick Pratto, 1B Depth Types. Highest Level: Rookie His strikeout and walk rates both improved upon a promotion to High-A. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 40 If he can cut that down without sacrificing too much power, he could stick as a plus defender in the corners who can cover center if need be, or at worst, a fourth outfielder. Michael Massey, 2B #LSU commit pic.twitter.com/Nnqk5RKrI3, Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 23, 2020, 34. Doing so should allow his fastball to reside in the mid-90s, pairing it with a 12-6 curveball that tends to miss a lot of bats. More figure to follow. He gets good power out of his 59 frame, and I suppose you can dream and imagine him turning into left-handed version of Dustin Pedroia, but even if hes a utility player with decent power and speed, thats valuable to have. :@OMAStormChasers pic.twitter.com/9KdWBMCfX2. Lee has been gifted with tremendous speed, as he finished with the 2nd highest SB total in MiLB during the 2019 season. Free shipping for many products! Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B 30 on Top 100)4. Ben Kudrna, RHP 3. Entering the Top 30 this year are 17-year-old shortstop Daniel Vasquez, whom the Royals signed during the international signing period this year; right-hander Will Klein, who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 Draft; and right-hander Samuel Valerio, who burst onto the scene at fall instructional camp with a 102-mph fastball. Kansas City Royals' 2021 Pre-Season Top 50 Prospects Nate shares his top 50 Royals' dynasty prospects. Age: 23 Pena doesnt have any bankable results yet, and is still a few years away, but the talent is palpable. 42. Highest Level: MLB Look for Heath to get some playing time as a platoon outfielder this year in Kansas City. Age: 26 Highest Level: Rookie Will Klein, RHP He didnt play much his first season after signing, and while he mashed with 14 home runs for Quad Cities in 2022, he was a bit old for High-A. How did Jimmy Govern not make the list? #Royals No. Age: 18 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. Age: 24 April 12, 2023. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Eaton missed a chunk of the 2021 season due to an injury, and between the injury and the lack of power (.127 ISO) he showed as a 24-year old in High-A, I admittedly forgot to rank him in our mid-season list last year. 5. Samuel Valerio, RHP (January rank #50) 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: We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. His progress has been a bit slow, and he turns 22 this summer, so he really needs to get his career moving. Highest Level: Low A If you want a reminder on what OFP (Overall Future Potential), we wrote something up in the offseason about it. Look for him to continue to lock down the 8th inning in front of Greg Holland. March 19, 2023. K rate is down (-1.5%) and BB rate (+1.3%) is up for the college lefty out of Mercer. The 23-year-old struck out 72 in 56 innings in Double-A last year, but had a high walk rate and a 5.14 ERA. Bowlan is another guy I was really big on when he was drafted, but Tommy John surgery really derailed his career. pic.twitter.com/Uns5DEEYu7. 2021. Current Level: MLB. Current Level: AA. If he sticks as a regular, that will be a huge feather in the cap of J.J. Picollo - who acquired him from the Braves in a creative trade for a draft pick - and the hitting development team led by Alec Zumwalt. Best toolsPlayers are graded on a 20-80 scouting scale for future tools -- 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average. Seven of the Royals top 10 prospects are hitters, while most of the Royals pitchers populate in the middle of the list. The ten starts that Bubic was able to get in during the shortened season is invaluable experience. Lacy comes with major red flags at this point, suffering from a complete inability to throw strikes that may be due to a back injury or may be just the yips. Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects: 1. Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for Kansas City's Top 30 Prospects. Angel Zerpa, LHP (January unranked) For the next couple of weeks we'll take a deeper look at the . Age: 22 Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency Average hit tool with decent ability to get on base suggest a possible pinch hit role, but likely will be a career minor leaguer. 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. See More Details about "2021 Bowman Sapphire Edition - Chrome Prospects Autogr." Return to top. So far, so good. 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. Current Level: 2021 Competitive Balance B Draft Selection (#66 Overall). Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 80 Age: 25 Brady McConnell, SS (January rank #17) 11. Chicago White Sox Chi White Sox Cleveland Guardians Cleveland Detroit Tigers Detroit Kansas City Royals Kansas City Minnesota Twins Minnesota. Highest Level: Rookie Nick Loftin, 2B/SS 26. Highest Level: Rookie Hes already being tagged with potential Ace label. 39. Heasley has gone 7-3 with a 3.33 ERA at Double-A, striking out 120 batters in 105.1 innings. Age: 22 Age: 23 Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 32 Lee tends to see a lot of pitches in his at-bats, which I was able to witness in-person in 2019. Where the Royals' Top 30 prospects are starting season April 4, 2023 Royals' farm gets boost from Draft bats March 20, 2023 No. He has excellent control , which will allow him to continue to develop as a starter. He made nine starts in Double-A last year, but the strikeouts werent there and his walk rate spiked. Current Level: AAA. Alec Marsh, RHP I still see Witt as an everyday, perennial All-Star SS, however. He has one of the strongest arms in the Royals system, profiling best in right field. The Arizona Complex League just got underway, so well give Candelario a pass on his lackluster results through his first dozen games. Its been a bumpy and injury-prone road since. 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. Age: 19 17. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 7 Bobby Witt Jr., SS (January rank #1) 33. Kyle Isbel, OF If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). 43. The Royals traded Trevor Rosenthal to the Padres for Olivares. A couple spots down at No. Age: 23 29. Age: 26 If hes healthy, we could see some significant improvement from him and he could move quickly, otherwise, this may be the last season on a prospect list for the 24-year-old. Vinnie Pasquantino jumped to No. Highest Level: Rookie 5 at the start of 22 -- now hes a mainstay in the middle of the Royals lineup. *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page. These top prospects are closing in on the Majors. Strictly a bullpen arm, he displayed excellent strike-throwing ability in the minors. Jonathan Bowlan, RHP, 25, AA Players in parentheses have the same grade. Current Level: 2021 2nd Rd Draft Selection (#43 Overall). Players are graded on a 20-80 scouting scale for future tools -- 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average. The farm system offers something the Royals never could: hope! Big-framed righthander that throws gas. Peyton Wilson, 2B/OF (January rank N/A) The first professional season has been a good one for the outfielder from the University of Alabama. He hit just 11 home runs in 113 games, but again, he was an 18-year-old kid, and he seemed to get better as the season went along. 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. Highest Level: MLB Highest Level: Double A Lacy was the best LHP in the 2020 Draft. With a mature frame with command, Kaufman should remain a starter, albeit in an organization flush with starting pitcher prospects. Plus stuff, good sequencing and well above average control have front offers staffers dreaming of a Lacy-Lynch 1-2 punch. The Royals got Taylor from the Blue Jays for Whit Merrifield, and in some respects hes a poor mans Whit - good speed with positional versatility. Highest Level: Double A He should be ranked above a lot of these guys who made the list. 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