Author: sethroto

Los Angeles Dodgers Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: B+

The Dodgers farm system remains in great shape, though it’s not quite as elite as we’ve seen in recent years. After a surprisingly quiet offseason, the immediate impacts of the players on this list could be greater that we’ve grown accustomed to at Chavez Ravine.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Miguel Vargas3B/OF22MLB2022A-High BA at every level, 20/20 potential, suddenly elite plate discipline. Worthy of immediate drafting.
Gavin StoneSP23AAA2023A-Incredible season, sub-2.00 ERA at three different levels with 12.4 K/9 and decent GB. Control isn't great but not bad.
Diego CartayaC20A+2024A-Strong power and OBP, BA fell sharply.
Nick NastriniSP22AA2024B+Huge strikeout rates, control is still shaky.
Jose RamosOF21A+2024BBig power but high strikeout rate.
Bobby MillerSP23AAA2023BVery good K rates, some struggles at AA.
Ryan PepiotSP24MLB2022BStrong K rates and success, mediocre control.
Michael Busch2B24AAA2023BSolid power and draws walks, K rate isn't great.
Andy PagesOF21AA2024BStill big power relative to age but BA has been poor.
Jonny DeLucaOF23AA2023BUnderrated prospect with clear 20/20 ability and solid contact.
James OutmanOF25MLB2022CBreakout power season, mediocre K rate.
Ryan WardOF24AA2023C-Proven power but not much else.

Los Angeles Angels Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: D+

I really like the top of the Angels farm system, but they’re obviously lacking depth. That’s been a long trend for an organization that’s grown a reputation for skimping at the margins.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Logan O'HoppeC22MLB2022A-Likely to be starter, but might need AAA seasoning. Breakout year, solid power and walks.
Zach NetoSS21AA2023A-13th pick, already pushed to AA and performed well.
Chase SilsethSP22MLB2022A-Terrific K/BB, struggled in MLB.
Edgar QueroC19A-2024B+Showing elite bat so far.
Ky BushSP22AA2023B-2nd round pick, decent control.
Robinson PinaSP23AAA2023B-Great K/9, terrible in brief AAA time.
Ryan CosteiuSP21A+2024C+Solid control.
Livan SotoSS22MLB2022C-Good walk rate, pushed from AA.

Kansas City Royals Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: D

The Royals had some very significant prospect graduations last year, leaving the farm system in a not-great state. They will need the 2022 draft class to pan out, led by the top prospect in the system.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Gavin CrossOF21A-2024A-9th overall pick, very good debut. 5 cat
Tyler GentryOF23AA2023B+Breakout year. Elite BA and solid pop.
Noah CameronSP22A+2024B+Elite K/BB, becoming a pitcher to watch.
Diego HernandezOF21AA2024BGood speed and BA.
Angel ZerpaSP22MLB2022C+Solid K/BB, had some injury issues.
Beck WaySP22A+2024C+Solid K rate and success, acquired from NYY.
Alec MarshSP24AAA2023CHorrendous at AA, but solid strikeout numbers. RP pending.
Drew WatersOF23MLB2022CPlayed better after trade, but small sample size. Tools but risky.
Nick LoftinOF/3B23AAA2023C1st round pick, has some pop and speed but mediocre year.
Nate EatonOF/3B25MLB2022C-Some pop and speed. Potential off the bench.
Peyton Wilson2B/OF22A+2024C-Some pop and speed, former 2nd round pick.
Luca TreshC22AA2023C-Solid pop and OBP.
Maikel GarciaSS22MLB2022C-Very good speed, and some BA potential.
Tucker BradleyOF24AA2023D+Solid BA, probably not enough power or speed.

Houston Astros Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: C

The Astros have some depth, but they are lacking many impact players at the top of the system. The remnants of the Jeff Luhnow scandal are clear, and now an offseason with a GM could bring another setback.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Hunter BrownSP23MLB2022AShaky control but Logan Webb potential.
Yainer DiazC/1B23MLB2022A-Impressive BA/HR potential if he can stick at catcher.
Korey LeeC23MLB2022B+Legit power, mediocre discripline. Former 1st round pick.
Joe Perez3B22MLB2022BSolid BA, not much pop.
Pedro LeonOF/2B24AAA2023BGood speed and power, terrible BA.
Drew GilbertOF21A-2024B1st round pick. Good BA and discipline, could move quickly.
Zach DanielsOF23A+2024BBreakout 20/20 season, older than competition.
Masael TamarezSP22AAA2023BPoor control, decent K rate against advanced competition.
Spencer ArrighettiSP21AA2024C+12.8 K/9, mediore results and control.
JJ Matijevic1B/OF26MLB2022CSolid pop but probably a AAAA player.
Justin DirdenOF24AAA2023CSolid pop and BA potential. Went to SEMO.
Joey Loperfido1B/2B/OF23A+2024CImpressive BA and some speed.
Kenedy CoronaOF22A+2024CPlus power and speed. 20/20 already.
Colin BarberOF21A+2024CSolid BA
JC CorreaC/2B/3B23A+2024CImpressive BA and contact. Moved to catcher.
Jacob MeltonOF21A-2025C2nd round pick, solid debut.

Detroit Tigers Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: C+

New Tigers baseball ops lead Scott Harris didn’t inherit a loaded system, but he’s already made strides improving it with early trades. Given his background, it’s reasonable to expect the progress to continue over the next 2-3 years.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Wilmer FloresSP21AA2023A-Elite control and 11.3 k/9. Solid results.
Jace Jung2B21A+2024A-1st round pick, struggled in debut.
Ty MaddenSP22AA2023B+1st round pick, very solid K/BB.
Jackson JobeSP19A+2025B+Third pick in 2021, mixed results so far.
Reese OlsonSP22AA2023B+Not great results, but elite K/BB.
Justyn-Henry MalloyOF/3B22AAA2023B+OBP machine, developing power and solid BA.
Wenceel Perez2B22AA2023BBreakout year, good discipline, BA, power, speed.
Colt Keith3B/2B20A+2024BVery good BA and power potential.
Kerry CarpenterOF24MLB2022BBreakout year, mediocre discipline but power looks legit.
Parker MeadowsOF22AA2023B20/20 potential but fringy regular.
Andre Lipcius3B/2B24AAA2023BNo great tools, but draws walks. Robbie Grossman.
Joey WentzSP24MLB2022B-Good K rates and some control progress.

Colorado Rockies Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: C+

Given the poor state of the MLB squad, Colorado’s farm system leaves a lot to be desired. They have several interesting hitting prospects, made even more intriguing by the backdrop of Coors Field, but pitching talent in the system is almost non-existent.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Ezequiel TovarSS20MLB2022AVery legit 5 category potential.. Great against older competition.
Zac VeenOF20AA2023A-Elite speed and developing pop, but was overmatched at AA.
Adael AmadorSS19A-2025A-Unbelievable BB/K, high BA, pop and speed.
Benny MontgomeryOF19A-2024A-Great BA, mediocre discipline. HR and SB potential. 8th pick in 2021.
Jordan BeckOF21A-2024B+1st round pick, good pop, BA, and K/BB.
Hunter Goodman1B/C22AA2023B+Good BA and elite power, poor discipline.
Warming Bernabel3B20A+2024B+Great BA and contact, potential 20/20
Yanquiel FernandezOF19A-2024B+Cuban with big power for age, mediocre discipline.
Nolan JonesOF24MLB2022B-Some pop and BA but overrated prospect.
Michael Toglia1B/OF23MLB2022C+Legit power, horrendous discipline.
Daniel MontanoOF23AA2023C-Some pop and swalks, struggled at AA.

Cleveland Guardians Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: A

The Rays get most of the accolades for the drafting and player development among small market teams, but Cleveland deserves their props. No team has done a better job developing pitching in recent seasons, and the Guardians farm system is loaded entering 2023.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Daniel EspinoSP21AA2023ARidiculous in four starts before knee injury. Will need some seasoning.
Tanner BibeeSP23AA2023A-Complete breakout with elite control, 11.3 K/9 and dominance. Bieber clone.
George ValeraOF21AAA2023A-Good pop and walks, poor discipline and BA. Not a great initial prospect.
Bo NaylorC22MLB2022A-Rebound season, legit 20/20 with good walk rate. Mediocre BA.
Gavin WilliamsSP22AA2024B+2021 1st round pick, outstanding so far.
Jhonkensy NoelOF/1B/3B20AAA2023B+Plate discipline exposed, but had major power.
Brayan Rocchio2B/SS21AAA2023B+Pop and speed, somewhat overrated.
Angel MartinezSS/2B20AA2023B+Not overlay toolsy, but decent at everything. Fringy regular.
Logan AllenSP23AAA2023B+Really struggled at AAA with walks and performance, but K rate still there.
Juan Brito2B20A-2025BGreat BB/K, good BA, some pop and speed.
Will BrennanOF24MLB2022BGood BA and contact, some power and speed. An easy 4th OF projection
Will DionSP22A+2024BExcellent K/BB, 11.0 K/9. Potential sleeper.
Will BensonOF24MLB2022B-Breakout year, fixed strikeouts and showing 20/20 potential.
Hunter GaddisSP24MLB2022CGreat K rate, sub-par stuff and HR issues.
Xzavion CurrySP23MLB2022CInteresting prospect but has control and HR issues.
Jack LeftwichSP23A+2024CGreat success and K/BB, somewhat older than competition.
Joey CantilloSP22AA2023CExcellent strikeout rates, poor control.
Tanner BurnsSP23AA2023CPoor control and HR issues, former 1st round pick.
Alexfri PlanezOF20A+2025CVery good power, awful discipline.
Johnathan RodriguezOF22AA2024CGood power, poor disciplined and struggled at AA.
Micah Pries1B24AA2023C-Some pop and speed, but not a regular.
Joe Naranjo1B21A+2024C-Nice power and walk rate, terrible BA.

Cincinnati Reds Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: A

As you’d hope from a team in a complete rebuild, the Reds are elite both with both premium prospects and depth. Top prospect Elly De La Cruz, in particular, is one of the most interesting prospect profiles in years with as much raw talent as we’ve seen in this generation.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Elly De La CruzSS/3B20AA2023AElite power/speed and BA. Discipline is a concern, but a premium prospect.
Noelvi MarteSS20A+2024A-Clear 20/20 and decent contact.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand3B22AA2023B+Good BA and excellent power.
Edwin ArroyoSS18A-2025B+Good pop, great speed, struggled after trade from SEA.
Chase PettySP19A+2024BFormer 1st round pick, looks like control pitcher.
Matt McLainSS/2B22AA2023BFormer 1st round pick, Decent pop and good speed. Good walk rate but terrible BA.
Spencer Steer3B/2B24MLB2022BLegit pop and versatile.
Brandon WilliamsonSP24AAA2023B-Big strikeout numbers, but walks are a huge concern.
Connor PhillipsSP21AA2024B-Huge K rate, poor control.
Austin HendrickOF21A+2024B-Former 1st round pick, good pop and speed, terrible discipline and BA.
Andrew AbbottSP23AA2024B-Great K rate, poor control.
TJ HopkinsOF25AAA2023CGood pop, older than competition.
Alex McGarry1B24AAA2023CGood power and some speed. Poor walk rate.
Michael SianiOF22AAA2023CSome pop and elite speed. Clear 5th OF.
Allan CerdaOF22AA2024CGood power and walks, terrible BA.
Joe BoyleSP22AA2024CImpressive K rate, no control.

Chicago White Sox Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: C+

The White Sox have several players with quality MLB potential at the top, though the system is clearing lack depth.

Name PosAge Level ETAGradeComments
Oscar ColasOF23AAA2023A-Plate discipline issues, but legit BA and power. Robert without speed.
Jose RodriguezSS/2B21AA2023B+Good contact, some pop, great speed
Noah SchultzSP19R2025B+HS 1st round pick with impressive debut
Colson MontgomerySS20AA2024BFormer 1st round pick. Some pop but struggled as he moved up.
Lenyn SosaSS/2B22MLB2022BGood BA, some pop, decent contact
Bryan Ramos3B20AA2023BSolid pop relative to age.
Cristian MenaSP19AA2024BDecent K rate, younger tha competition, struggled with promotions.
Yoelquis CespedesOF24AA2024B-Some pop, good speed, poor plate discipline
Carlos PerezC25MLB2022CGood pop, decent plate discipline.
Luis MiesesOF22AA2024C-Decent BA and some pop.
Sean BurkeSP22AAA2023DGood strikeout rates, poor results
Wilfred Veras1B/3B19A-2025DGood power, poor discipline

Chicago Cubs Prospects 2023

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Overall Grade: A-

Cubs system is now elite in terms of top-level talent and depth. There are multiple potential superstars, each with a clear path to the big leagues.

NamePosAgeLevelETAGradeComments
Pete Crow-ArmstrongOF20A+2024A5 category fantasy star. Discipline could be better.
Alexander CanarioOF22AAA2023A-Huge power, 20/20. Mediocre discipline and BA, needs more time at AAA.
Jordan WicksSP22AA2024A-Excellent K/BB, former 1st round pick.
Ben BrownSP22AA2024B+Huge strikeout numbers, back from injury.
Caleb KillianSP25MLB2023BFormerly great control, very mediocre at AAA. Decent GB rate.
Matt Mervis1B24AAA2023BHuge numbers literally out of nowhere.
Hayden WesneskiSP24MLB2022BDecent but unspectacular track record. Good first time around league.
Luke LittleSP21A+2024BRandy Johnson clone.
Brennan DavisOF22AAA2023BInjured and had terrible year. Good start at AFL.
Luis DeversSP22A+2024BIncredible year, elite control and solid GB rate.
Porter HodgeSP21A+2024B-Great K rate, poor control.
Owen CaissieOF19A+2025B-Some pop and speed, much younger than competition.
Jordan NwoguOF23A+2024C+20/20 potential, older than competition
Yonathan PerlazaOF23AA2024C+Interesting pop and speed, has also drawn walks.
Nick NeidertSP25MLB2022C+Dominant at AAA, elite control and velo of all pitches was up. Still really like him.
Miguel AmayaC23AA2024CBarely played in b2b years. Has some pop.
Chase Strumpf2B/3B24AA2024CDecent power and walks, poor discipline and BA.
DJ HerzSP21AA2024CWalloped at AA, no control but great K rates.
Kevin AlcantaraOF19A-2025CTools outfielder, ranked highly
Cade HortonSP212025C7th pick in draft