A very well regarded prep bat, Troy built off a strong freshman campaign at Stanford with an arguably stronger summer at Wareham. -- $500,000, NationalsJuan Obispo, OF, D.R. If a draft is put in place before then, it will likely impact how much money those players receive and which team they end up working for. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. -- $310,000Carlos Monteverde, OF, Ven. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Players have little to no recourse when this happens, though that might change depending on the outcome of a recently-filed lawsuit in the Dominican Republic. Joendry Vargas, SS, D.R. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! During the course of working on the 2023 class, I became aware of about a half-dozen players set to sign in 2025 and 26 who already have verbal deals for north of $3 million. He must turn 16 before he signs and be 17 before Sept. 1 the following year -- in practical terms, that means players born between Sept. 1, 2005, and Aug. 31, 2006, will be eligible to sign in the upcoming signing period. 1/MLB No. News. As always, our boards are built on three pillars: Conversations within the industry. Brandon Mayea is an outfielder out of Havana, Cuba who ranks ninth among MLB Pipeline's top international prospects for 2023. For many scouts, the top international prospect this year is Ethan Salas, a 16-year-old catcher from Venezuela who is also the brother of Jose Salas, a shortstop in the Marlins' system. He is an average runner. His speed will be an asset at any outfield spot, but he does have a fringy arm that may preclude him from right field. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. He is already exhibiting leadership skills and runs well for a catcher. Cuban outfielder Brando Mayea is another player who stood out early on in the scouting process for a well-rounded balance of tools, skills and hitting ability. This Top 300 really establishes a few things: This year is shaping up to be a pretty healthy year for the draft. The signing period begins on Jan. 15 and ends on Dec. 15, 2023. As: Tyler Soderstrom, C (No. He barely got a chance to show what he could do in his first four years as a pro, however, because a broken hamate in his right hand in 2018 and the canceled Minor League season in 2020 limited him to just 58 games. Because these players are so close in age to the younger prospects who participate in any given domestic draft, I like to use theoretical draft position as a barometer by which to grade the international amateurs. These are the international bonus pools for the 2022-23 signing period: Clubs that received a Competitive Balance Pick in Round B of the Draft (Athletics, Brewers, Mariners, Marlins, Rays, Reds, Tigers and Twins) received a pool of $6,366,900 while clubs with a Competitive Balance Pick in Round A (D-backs, Guardians, Orioles, Padres, Pirates, Rockies and Royals) received $5,825,500. Indeed, his hit, power, run and arm tools all grade out as above-average, and even if he needs to move to second or third, those skills could make him a special player. More Prospects News. 1. He jumped to High-A for his full-season debut this year and hit .256/.430/.548 with 16 homers and 10 steals in 63 games to earn a promotion to Double-A at age 20. He has a nice loose swing and shows the ability to hit home runs in batting practice and games. 12)We gave 2021 first-round pick Chase Petty a long look, but Urbinas upside is too hard to ignore. He's big and athletic with explosive power that stems from a combination of raw strength and excellent bat speed. 1 prospect for each organization at the start of the 2023 season. That all means that, truthfully, public rankings of the top international players before Jan. 15 are not a great way to accurately capture the true best players in the class today or what we would consider an industry consensus the way we can in the draft. Those negotiations failed, meaning that the future signing periods of the 2022-26 CBA will continue to operate on the current schedule and under the current rules. The 19-year-old infielder's carrying tool remains his power with 24 homers in 90 . : Cubs ($1,000,000) More 20. : Dodgers+ ($697,500) More 24. Luis Almeyda, SS, D.R. Dollander has premium command, pitch-ability, athleticism and polish. February 26, 2023. Munetaka Murakami, the record-setting slugger of the Yakult Swallows in Japan, won't be posted until after 2025, when he will be 25 and no longer subject to the international bonus pools. 1/MLB No. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in full swing, we're ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. The Guardians Francisca is considered one of the top young hitters in the entire 2022 MLB International signing class. Indians: George Valera, OF (No. : Orioles+ ($2,297,500) More 21. 5 Dodgers prospects to watch this spring. 537. Crews burst onto the scene as a true freshman, crushing baseballs, earning All-American honors almost unanimously. Defensively, it's a solid average glove with an above average arm, though his size may ultimately shift him to third base. He doesn't have to sellout for power or force things to his pull-side. With college ball right around the corner and more industry insight at our fingertips, it's time to dive into the top college prospects for the 2023 class. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
A new year, a new board and new ranks. Once I have a fairly complete picture of the players set to garner meaningful bonuses, I start to make more scouting and evaluation-centric calls and inquiries to augment the initial, bonus-based list. Still, this bat will be drafted for the juice. Sunday marks the open of the 2023 international signing period, one of two ways MLB teams can acquire amateur talent each year. The floor here is pretty high as far as prep bats go. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity . -- $300,000, MetsDaviel Hurtado, LHP, D.R. Brewers: Sal Frelick, OF (No. Theres no reason to doubt that the pop wont keep showing up in his first full season next year, and even if he needs to move off short, his offensive ceiling is considerable enough to make him a potential No. If there's one critique, it may be that the throwing arm is below average, maybe a tick better. -- $500,000, RedsAlfredo Alcantara, SS, D.R. Of course, so were many of the game's top young international stars, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Alvarez and Wander Francoamong them. Edwin Solano, SS, D.R. Teams will sometimes renege on their agreements if they think the player has regressed, or if one of their other commitments has progressed enough that the team feels compelled to up their offer to prevent another club from swooping in with more money late in process, closer to signing day. -- $500,000Rafael Alvarez, 3B, D.R. 3/MLB No. Eric Longenhagen is from Catasauqua, PA and currently lives in Tempe, AZ. The curveball may have the most potential of all his secondaries, but landing it for strikes consistently has come and gone. From Mick Abel to Nelson Keljo, Jesuit has a knack for developing arms. The younger Salas has all the tools to be an impact player at the game's most demanding position. It's solid-average power at the plate, mostly to his pull-side. This is also when I start to collect biographical data like dates of birth, height/weight, position, and handedness, all of which later finds its way on The Board. Our team has taken in nine showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages, including sitting in on several exhibitions. White can also pronate and turn over a changeup. To be eligible to sign, players must be at least 16 years old and turn 17 by Sept. 1 of the following year. Miller is a consistent high-performer on the amateur circuit and his mammoth power finds it way into games already. Guardians 2023 Top 50 Prospects, No. Really loud. Clark doesn't try to hit homers. Some scouts project it double-plus and the best breaking ball in the class. Better than Brien Taylor. : Brewers ($1,400,000) More 36. -- $700,000Angelo Hernandez, C, Ven. An above runner, maybe a tick more, he's got the potential to net double digit homers and stolen bases at his peak whilst developing into a Kike Hernandez type pro. It's the first date when playersmany of whom have had signing commitments in place dating back two or three yearscan officially sign a contract with a major league team. Jeter Martinez, RHP, Mex. Evaluators certainly prefer the arm, but theres two-way upside. He doesn't strike out and draws a ton of walks as well, though the swing-and-miss can get streaky against better stuff. -- $409,000. An ultra-aggressive swinger of the bat, Hurley will need to polish up his approach as he sees more advanced pitching at the next level. Philadelphia Phillies. I've been . He can get a bit erratic with his strike-throwing at times, but there's a ton of upside to unlock here, plus he'll be one of the youngest players in this draft class. He played a bit of third base, but with good range to his right and a strong arm, he projects a more natural fit at third base if hes forced off the shortstop position. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Compreshensive MLB draft prospect rankings in a sortable, easy-to-read, feature-rich table. The swing is anchored by lightning quick hands that have feel to all-fields with some pull-side juice. Emerson is largely average on the dirt, though his range and hands do show better than his average speed. He's making his pro debut as a 17-year-old in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, where he's hitting .224/.337/.329 with two homers and nine steals in 24 games. Long, lean and explosive describe Nimmala well. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. The 2020 21st overall pick has shown his trademark power with impressive exit velocities at both Low-A and High-A this summer, and his hit tool has been perhaps even better than expected with a .323 average through 63 games at both stops. Gian Zapata, OF, D.R. -- $350,000, TwinsJuan Hernandez, SS, Ven. Dominican SS Joendry Vargas: One of the better pure hitters in the international class, 17-year-old Vargas has advanced strike zone knowledge and a rare sweet right-handed swing. He stays up the middle of the field, letting his bat speed handle the rest. Mets: Francisco lvarez, C (No. -- $500,000Jose Monzon, INF, D.R. 1. Yerlin Luis, OF, D.R. Jeremy Rodriguez, SS, D.R. 10:30 am ET. All others fall into international free agency. He could repeat Low-A in 2022 and still be ahead of the curve, with plenty of time to figure it out. section: | slug: mlb-international-signing-period-top-players-bonus-pools-what-else-to-know-as-padres-land-no-1-prospect | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | As Ive honed a process for this over the years, my first step is to source rumored bonus amounts, often hopping on the phone with people who are involved with international players or scouting to see who they know will be receiving $1 million or more. San Francisco Giants. February 27, 2023. Featuring above average power and a potential solid average hit tool, Shaw has impact in his bat and a mature approach. -- $450,000Ruben Menes, RHP, D.R. He's performed at every stop along the amateur circuit and earned a spot on Team USA 18u as an underclassman. -- $750,000, RaysWilian Trinidad, INF, D.R. : Cubs ($1,000,000) More 15. Here is a snippet of Salas' MLB.com scouting report: The athletic Salas has a good feel for the strike zone and shows the ability to hit the ball to all fields. : Athletics+ ($750,000) More 41. He's been up to 98 MPH, sitting 92-96 MPH with late running life. The slider is thrown firm and short with late two-plane tilt that Waldrep gets hitters to chase regularly. Rangers land Pablo Guerrero, brother of Vlad Jr. MLB Pipeline's Top 50 International Prospects. Padres: Robert Hassell III, OF (No. He's got the hit tool and the raw power, and he's got the speed to steal double-digit bags as a pro. He's a line drive machine. Luis Guanipa, OF, Ven. Its got ride, run and immense deception. He shows good throwing mechanics and a strong arm. As an example, there's a 2024 high school pitcher in the United States who is 16. Robert Calaz, OF, D.R. It's a two-plane sweeper with impressive depth and a bat-missing track record. -- $600,000, BrewersAntony Gomez, OF, D.R. By Eric Cross Last updated Jan 9, 2023 A massive part of fantasy baseball dynasty leagues always has been and always will be prospects. He's a switch-hitter with contact ability, power, and strong defensive chops. The Official Site of Major League Baseball. : Phillies ($3,000,000) More 14. Cuban RHP Luis Morales: "(One) of the most interesting and dynamic prospects in the class," according to MLB.com, Morales already sits in the mid-90s and shows promising secondary pitches, including both a curveball and slider. : Brewers ($1,500,000) More 23. The 2022-2023 international free agent market will feature at least three teenagers set to sign contracts that exceed $4 million in bonuses. Some guys are breaking out. Phillies: Mick Abel, RHP (No. . February 26, 2023. White has been a totem on the prep scouting scene since he was 13 years old. 97)During his pro debut after being a bit of a surprise third-round pick in 2019, Harris showed that the Braves mightve been shrewd to take the two-way player and let him hit, as he reached full-season ball. : Blue Jays+ ($4,100,000) More 8. Former Braves top prospects shine for A's in spring debuts. The Rangers forfeit $500,000 each for Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. The international signing period runs through Dec. 15, 2023. Baseball America recently ranked the elder Salas the No. Its a premium bat in the 2023 class, even if he does physically mature into a corner role when it's all said and done. 69)Signed for $1.3 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2017, Valera was one of the best offensive prospects in that year's international class. Prospects Live Staff. Position-wise, there are 20 infielders, 18 outfielders, five catchers, six pitchers and one two-way player. This is largely how Im able to efficiently collect bonus information, but it also reveals an unsavory aspect of the current system that might eventually bring about an international draft. When the most recent CBA was ratified, the league and the MLBPA had until July 25 to agree to a draft, the first of which would have taken place in 2024 had they done so. Prospect Highlights. 4/MLB No. This kid has fantastic eyes at the plate and can anchor any lineup hes thrust into. The fastball is already up into the upper-90s with top of the scale ride. The son of two-time All-Star and World Series champion Al Leiter, he comes equipped with an elite 90-97 mph fastball that hitters rarely barrel, a plus curveball and a solid slider and changeup. Orioles: Gunnar Henderson, SS (No. Of the pair, Frelick is almost guaranteed to be the one who wont graduate by 2023. -- $840,000Carlos Mateo, RHP, D.R. TCU's Brayden Taylor handled himself very well against the older and stiffer competition on the Cape this past summer for Falmouth after two big years at TCU. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted
Cristopher Larez, SS, Ven. CLICK HERE FOR 2023 MLB INTERNATIONAL PROSPECT BONUS BOARD Signing Bonus Pool B: $6,366,900 Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers Miami Marlins Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Oakland Athletics. The 19-year-old infielders carrying tool remains his power with 24 homers in 90 games between Low-A and High-A this season, and that could grow even more by 2023 as he continues to grow accustomed to more experienced pitching. After a slow start in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League, he has tripled and doubled in his last two games. Given his size, his move down the mound and subsequent extension, the baseball explodes on hitters with life at the top of the zone. 8)Kansas City sent Pea to its alternate site last year when he was still only 17 -- a sign of how advanced they believe the July 2019 signee was. 5)While Paris missed a chunk of this season with a fractured fibula, he came back and hit well enough to earn a promotion from Low-A to High-A, and hes still a teenager. He's also flashed an above average splitter, though it's inconsistent both in shape and execution. 1/MLB No. 3 overall in 1988. Weve collected data and pitch metrics from guys showcasing their summer gains and, boy, do things look promising. If Enrique Bradfield isn't the fastest player in the country, he's in the conversation. Under the current system, players with verbal agreements often work out at their future teams complex and have resources available to them there that they wouldnt have at home in the time between when they come to a verbal agreement and when they actually sign. Primary secondary offerings include a fall-off-the-table split-change and a devestating breaking slider, both in the low-to-mid 80s, the latter featuring extreme sweep when he wants to grab it. 29)The Dodgers have landed the best Venezuelan prospect in the last three international classes: Cartaya in 2018, outfielder Luis Rodriguez in 2019 and shortstop Wilman Diaz in January. "Overall, there is lots of offensive upside, which is particularly valuable at such a premium position," writes MLB.com. -- $525,000Yoiber Ruiz, SS, Ven. by Retrosheet. Jobe sports four above-average to plus-plus pitches, headlined by a killer wipeout slider, and the Tigers have a recent history of developing top-pick hurlers into Major Leaguers in Casey Mize and Matt Manning. The son of MLB-veteran shortstop Jack Wilson, Jacob Wilson has been one of the most accomplished, mature hitters in the country during his stay at GCU. Darling Fernandez, OF, D.R. Hes comfortably a plus runner with a huge arm that will play at any outfield spot. It's a whippy arm with huge projection, but already shoving gas. The international signing period runs through Dec. 15, 2023. Clark has a fantastic feel for the strike zone and has a swing catered toward using the entire field. 1/MLB No. CLICK HERE FOR 2023 MLB INTERNATIONAL PROSPECT BONUS BOARD. Filippo Di Turi, SS, Ven. -- $325,000Daniel Gaitor, OF, Bah. Cristian Perez, OF, D.R. 23)The No. 47)Hassell is off to a solid start in his first full season with a .320/.414/.478 line in 90 games at Low-A Lake Elsinore, showing off the advanced hit tool that made him the eighth overall pick in 2020. His 6-foot-3 build and his game prompt comparisons to Salvador Perez, but he's a better pure hitter than the seven-time All-Star. What are scouting executives, cross-checkers and area scouts seeing at the ballfields? Angel Cepeda, SS, D.R. The Top 300 is here. : Rockies ($1,700,000) More 25. February 27, 2023. Here is a look at which players from MLB Pipeline's Top 50 International Prospects list have agreed to terms with clubs, according to sources, and for how much. Its also when their dreams are realized. Were talking about an thunderous bat that should hit for average and power. The 2021 Futures Gamer would be second in the Low-A West in slugging and OPS if he had enough at-bats to qualify, while hitting over .300 to boot. Kuehler developed extremely quickly upon arriving to Campbell. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. The consensus top prospect in this year's international class is Venezuelan catcher Ethan Salas. . Left-hander Ricky Tiedemann went from third-round pick in 2021 to one of baseball's elite pitching prospects last year when he logged a 2.17 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 117 strikeouts in 78.2 innings. 55)The only thing that will remove Veen from the Rockies top spot, in all likelihood, will be when he graduates to the big leagues. From Detroits stance, it picked up a pitcher who could eventually end up as the best arm of the class. -- $320,000Jonathan Martinez, INF, D.R. Vargas is expected to sign with the Dodgers. : Braves ($2,500,000) More 35. With Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore both likely in the Majors by 2023, the top spot will be Walkers to lose by then. McGonigle has a loose, flashy glove with bouncy actions on the dirt. Signed for $3 million out of the Dominican Republic in January, he's built like a young Alex Rodriguez or Manny Machado and could have solid-or-better tools across the board. 15)Slowed by mononucleosis in his pro debut after the Yankees made him a first-round choice in 2019 out of a New Jersey high school, Volpe used his pandemic downtime to add strength to his advanced hitting skills and has raked throughout 2021. Because the International Players tab has an apples and oranges mix of older pros from Asian leagues and soon-to-be first-year players, there is no explicit ranking on The Board, but Ive stacked the class of anticipated 2023 signees in a table below with a ranking for reference should you need it. Camilo Diaz, OF, D.R. There isnt an official source from which to draw that info early on. 1/MLB No. The larger the bonus, the more teams believe in the player. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | He can pitch backwards off the slider and change-up with ease and has good command and feel of his entire arsenal. -- $650,000Joseph Tailor, 2B, D.R. The fastball gets up to 99 with immense hop at the top of the zone and true bat-missing qualities. The scouting summaries were compiled with information provided by available data and industry sources, as well as from our own observations. 4/MLB No. Troy typically takes the field at second base, though hes played a ton of reps at shortstop too. Salas is extremely polished for his ageboth as a hitter and as a catcherto the point where he even got playing time in winter ball in the Venezuelan League where he caught and hit against players more than a decade older than him. Nationals: Brady House, SS (No. He is rumored to have a deal in place with the Yankees. He's hit absolutely everywhere he's gone. If there's one critique, scouts do question where the body can go from here. -- $797,500, AthleticsRamon Landaeta, C, Ven. San Diego Padres. February 26, 2023. Skeptics do question the fastball command, however. Enmanuel Bonilla, OF, D.R. Better than McKenzie Gore. : Twins ($2,100,000) More 39. -- $500,000Alison Zacarias, RHP, D.R. He can run it up to 99 and hold mid-90s. Kevin Ereu, SS, Ven. This class is led by a strong and deep crop of college talents. He just turned 19 in July, meaning there could be fits and starts in his development ahead, but barring an even better prospect coming in the 2022 Draft, he should be in the drivers seat of the Arizona pipeline for the foreseeable future. : Padres+ ($5,600,000) More 2. Skenes has shown the ability to manipulate the shape of his slider, and it's paid dividents depending on the handedness matchup. The 2020 first-rounder has had a tremendous first full season with a slash line over .300/.400/.500 across the board to go along with 31 stolen bases. It's one of the more impactful bats available in 2023. Enrique Jimenez, C, Ven. Carlos Silva, C, Ven. : Royals+ ($450,000) More 50. Teams with pool amounts below $5,284,000 lost money from their pools as a penalty for signing free agents who had rejected a qualifying offer. It's a compact, strong, sometimes rotational cut that creates big pound-for-pound pull-side power, though McGonigle is in no rush to sellout for the juice. All Rights Reserved. Andy Acevedo, OF, D.R. As the list below indicates, we try to project as far off into the future as possible. . 46)While a back issue has kept him out since late July, Soderstrom has shown that reports of his advanced bat coming out of high school were right on target. Cardinals: Jordan Walker, 3B (No. Crews is as close to a 5-tool talent as youll find in this class and could move quickly through the minor leagues given his position and skillset with the bat. Future All-Stars will be signed when international free agency opens Sunday. Yoeilin Cespedes, SS, D.R. The consensus best hitter and best defender in this year's crop -- high school or college -- he also has at least solid power and homered twice in his first eight pro games in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League. Jenkins is long, lean, athletic, and projectable at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, showcasing some of the best bat speed and power in the class. Notes: JV's changeup; Max's pace; Mauricio's clout. -- $300,000, MarlinsJancory De La Cruz, OF, D.R. No matter if you're a diehard to the format or relatively new, everyone loves prospects and wants to establish a rock-solid core on their dynasty team. Sunday marks the open of the 2023 international signing period, one of two ways MLB teams can acquire amateur talent each year. 2023 International Amateur Prospects Every player set to receive a bonus of $2 million or more is included in this ranking, with a smattering of players with high six-figure bonuses and up. Below is our list of the top 100 prospects in baseball. -- $497,500Jose Mejia, INF, D.R. Jenkins has missed time with hip issues and a broken hamate bone, something teams will need to consider. Bonuses of $10,000 or less are exempt from the pools. Roughly 30 percent of current MLB players were originally signed as international free agents, including stars like Ronald Acua Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, and Julio Uras. 6 overall pick last month. 1 pick in the Korea Baseball Organization's amateur draft a few weeks back, but he withdraw his name to pursue opportunities with MLB teams. prospect Winn take on Angels' MVPs. 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