10 among MLB's best. Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency Khalil Lee, OF Lower? 25. 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 Pipelines Top 30 Prospects list in their rookie seasons. 3 big questions come into focus at Blue Jays camp. Highest Level: Rookie 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. On the taller side for a shortstop at 6-foot-3, Merrill showed a promising mix of discipline and an all-fields approach in the early stages of his career and took those to the next level everywhere he played in 2022. 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. I lean heavily on other lists from those that have actually seen these players. The Crimson Tide product has a nice blend of power, speed, and hit. Frank Mozzicato, LHP (January rank N/A) Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 5, Pick 135 pic.twitter.com/Uns5DEEYu7. Hit: 55 -- Gavin Cross, (Maikel Garcia, Lizandro Rodriguez)Power: 55 -- Gavin Cross, (Cayden Wallace, Tyler Gentry, Carter Jensen, Luca Tresh)Run: 70 -- Diego HernandezArm: 65 -- Wallace (Peyton Wilson)Defense: 60 -- Maikel Garcia (Drew Waters, Diego Hernandez, Daniel Vazquez)Fastball: 75 -- Steven CruzCurveball: 60 -- Frank MozzicatoSlider: 60 -- Beck Way (Asa Lacy)Changeup: 60 -- Asa Lacy, Noah CameronControl: 55 -- Jonathan Bowlan (Noah Cameron), How they were builtDraft: 18 | International: 6 | Trade: 6, Breakdown by ETA2023: 8 | 2024: 10 | 2025: 10 | 2026: 2, Breakdown by positionC: 2 | 1B: 0 | 2B: 3 | 3B: 1 | SS: 3 | UTIL: 1 | OF: 5 | RHP: 11 | LHP: 4. Raised in the Midwest, and with lots of baseball. Waters has always had tools, but couldnt figure it out in the Braves system. April 5, 2023. Who is Andrew Painter? Like a lot of pitchers, health stands in the way of progression. The speed hasnt faded, however, the clock is dwindling on Hicklens ability to make an impact for the Royals. Highest Level: Rookie 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. 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. Visit Patreon for Full Top 30 List & Reports Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Highest Level: High A If you're into fantasy baseball, this tier also gets you the dynasty show, the FYPD list, and the MiLB Daily Sheet during the regular season. Recovery from Tommy John surgery is always an exercise in patience; Tillo has just resumed his rehab assignment. 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. Highest Level: MLB He has excellent control , which will allow him to continue to develop as a starter. 6. Highest Level: Double A This ranking is aggressive for the young hurler, but so far the fastball command paired with an advanced changeup is paying off dividends. Keep your on him. Gabe Speier, LHP (January unranked) 20. 0. All 10 of the prospects ranked in the Royals Top 10 are homegrown players, with nine coming via the Draft and one (Erick Pena, No. McConnell will likely move off of SS, and his plate discipline needs plenty of work. Ben Kudrna, RHP3. Grant Gavin, RHP (January rank #44) 49. March 24, 2023. 10. Barring injury, hell be the jewel of the Royals deep arsenal of hurlers. 33. I think he still has starter potential with his big frame, but hes already 26 years old and his window is closing. Erick Mejia, SS Clay Dungan, IF/OF (January unranked) 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 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. pic.twitter.com/0Fs1XGxOPF, Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) May 23, 2019. How did Jimmy Govern not make the list? A third-round pick of the Royals in 2021 and one-time LSU commit, the 19-year-old Kansas City native hit .226 over 113 games last season at low-A Columbia and batted .281 at the rookie level in. Carlos Hernandez, RHP Highest Level: Double A The Royals placed three prospects on Keith Law's top 50 prospect list with Witt at #6, Lynch at #27, and Pratto at #46. Hit: 60 -- Witt Jr.Power: 60 -- Witt Jr.Run: 65 -- Brewer HicklenArm: 70 -- Seuly MatiasDefense: 70 -- Nick PrattoFastball: 75 -- Samuel ValerioCurveball: 60 -- Alec Marsh (Austin Cox, Noah Murdock)Slider: 60 -- Lynch (Lacy)Changeup: 70 -- KowarControl: 60 -- Jonathan Bowlan, How they were builtDraft: 20 | International: 8 | Trade: 2, Breakdown by ETA2021: 9 | 2022: 11 | 2023: 6 | 2024: 3 | 2025: 1, Breakdown by positionC: 1 | 1B: 1 | 2B: 0 | 3B: 0 | SS: 5 | OF: 6 | RHP: 12 | LHP: 5. 10. The Royals went underslot with Mozzicato to get Kudrna in the second round, so the two will always be linked in the minds of many fans. 24. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Maikel Garcia, SS4. 5. Regardless, Garcia brings a good approach to hitting, has good speed, and is a plus defender, so even without power he could be a solid shortstop. Near the end of last years draft, the Royals took a gamble they could lure Charles away from college with a large enough bonus and it worked! 12. , 3 | Travelers 8 #NWANaturals 3 pic.twitter.com/qct4Lv1GDU, NW Arkansas Naturals (@nwanaturals) July 15, 2021, 8. 62) 2. Way shows good velocity in the mid-to-upper-90s and has a decent breaking ball, and while I think theres a decent chance he ends up as a good reliever, he has performed well as a starter in the minors so far. 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. Lacy was the best LHP in the 2020 Draft. Age: 22 Highest Level: Rookie Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 14 He has a strong arm and should profile best in right field, and I wouldnt be surprised if hes patrolling Kauffman Stadium by 2024. Highest Level: MLB If he becomes a lefty fifth starter who throws strikes and gets grounders, the Royals would take that to the bank. Age: 21 2021 Kansas City Royals Midseason Top 30 Prospects Update By Bill Mitchell on July 29, 2021 An early run in which the Royals finished April with a 15-9 record didn't last long, but it was. Wallace played third base last year, but I think his future is in right field, where he can put his rocket arm on display. Top 30sNLE: ATL | MIA | NYM | PHI | WSHALE: BAL | BOS | NYY | TB | TORNLC: CIN | CHC | MIL | PIT | STLALC: CWS | CLE | DET | KC | MINNLW: AZ | COL | LAD | SD | SFALW: HOU | LAA | OAK | SEA | TEX. If you'd like to cross-reference this list with the pre-season, here is the Phillies List. Highest Level: MLB Where the Royals' Top 30 prospects are starting season April 4, 2023 Royals' farm gets boost from Draft bats March 20, 2023 No. Still, I like his power potential and his plate discipline, and the 23-year-old could be one to watch this year. Alec Marsh, RHP *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page. There are experts out there who know a lot more about these players than I do - Baseball America has their Royals prospect list, MLB Pipeline does a top 30 list, and Keith Law will be out with his Royals list tomorrow. Most college pitchers shut down after being drafted, then pick it up the following season. Maikel Garcia, SS 4. Royals fans have gotten a glimpse of the Venezuelan lefty and he has been impressive as hell with a 1.13 ERA in 16 innings, aggressively throwing strikes without fear. Age: 24 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. 47. Age: 22 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. Born in Arizona. MLB Pipeline|Top 100 prospects|Prospect video. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 80 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. Hes the Royals No. Age: 23 Age: 24 Age: 24 49. With a very small sample size at High-A (3.2 IP), it appears the Royals are trying to find a role in the bullpen for the Oregon State Beaver lefty. Acquired: 2017 Free Agency Rylan Kaufman, LHP pic.twitter.com/DxTmRPMmA1, Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) July 11, 2021, 23. April 3, 2023. I dont know how many pitchers in the organization can hit triple digits on the radar gun, but it cant be very many. Selected one spot ahead of Lynch in the draft, the former Florida Gator should get his major league debut in 2021 after a bit more seasoning in the minors. He possesses excellent control, as evidenced by 4 BB in 33.1 IP. Kudrna added 30 pounds to his 63 frame and has a promising fastball that sits at 95-97 mph with a slider and a change up. MJ Melendez began last year as the Royals No. He came to the Royals and immediately hit, even after joining the big leagues. 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. Current Level: 2021 4th Rd Draft Selection (#108 Overall). Ford and Amador were ranked as top 100 prospects by Baseball America, and I suspect Jensen - who is younger than the other three - could make the list next year. Current Level: MLB. After playing in the Arizona Fall League last year, Gentry could move quickly this season. *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page*, 1. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. I have to cut Gambrell some slack as he made 10 starts after being drafted out of Oregon State. 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. Baseball Prospectus ranked Witt #2 on their mid-season top 50 update . Will Klein, RHP (January rank #41) Keep an eye on his transition. How do you feel about the overall strength of the system? His first Low-A triple, featuring Ben Kudrna and Frank Mozzicato. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 52 Otherwise mediocre results at age-appropriate levels are cause for concern. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 41 Zerpa is probably a lower-ceiling pitcher, but he has shown an ability to throw strikes, and he did miss bats at Double-A last year with 9.7 strikeouts-per-nine innings. Nick Loftin, 2B/SS (January rank #8) Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 7 He has some good raw power, but hasnt faced top competition much. Age: 22 Age: 23 Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor The Royals Review top 30 Royals prospects list, Royals lose 4-0 in less time than it takes to watch the first disc of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Special Edition, Royals Rumblings - News for April 18, 2023, 3 Royals minor leaguers enjoying a strong start to 2023. Nick Heath, OF 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?' Another local product out of Park Hill HS, he has the ability to stick behind the plate and possesses premium exit velocity with his bat. Age: 21 Highest Level: High School The Royals have a lot of good future depth at a few key positions with these prospects on the rise. Carter Jensen, C (January rank N/A) 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. Playing at an age-appropriate level in Quad Cities, Vinnie is looking more and more like a valuable bench bat at the highest level. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency Bobby Witt Jr., SS (No. Daniel Tillo, LHP (January rank #19) Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor 14. 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. April 5, 2023. Age: 20 He has good, but not plus speed, and a good enough to arm to try shortstop or third base. Grant Gavin, RHP Here's whose lists appear so far: Here's the composite ranking: Rank Composite Points 1 Gavin Cross 8 2 Maikel Garcia 20 3 Tyler Gentry 26 4 Drew Waters 30 5 Cayden Wallace 33 6 Age: 24 His only average offering his curveball, which is fine because Lynch has been able to show that he can sequence his pitches to get hitters out. The ninth overall pick in last Junes draft, Cross is pretty much the consensus top prospect in the farm system. His upside is limited given his advanced age, however his ability to play outfield and infield is something the Royals covet. Acquired: 2016 Amateur Free Agency Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 109 Counting down MLB's Top 10 farm systems. His impressive line of .240/.324/.479 in 32 games with the Royals comes with the caveat that he struck out 36.7 percent of the time. 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. But I thought Id at least take a stab ranking Royals prospects, and Im curious about what you think about the state of the Royals farm system. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency Nick Loftin, UTIL 5. This season, weve seen Khalil Lee traded to the Mets, Nick Heath to the Diamondbacks, along with Grant Gambrell and Luis De La Rosa being shipped off to Boston in the Andrew Benintendi trade. Berroa was the prized prospect in the Johnny Damon trade, coming over from the A's organization. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 13 The results have been good, but hell need to show durability moving forward. Current Level: Low-A. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 90 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. Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact A vast majority of these players have been acquired in 2016 through the 2020 MLB Draft. Likely a strong number 2 starter with a mid 90s fastball, plus slider, and plus changeup. To prove the point, his pull (38.5 percent) and opposite-field (39.1) rates were nearly equal at Lake Elsinore. Hes well-rounded in his skill set, with ability to hit, some power, and some moderate speed. Current Level: High-A. Look for Heath to get some playing time as a platoon outfielder this year in Kansas City. Age: 23 Highest Level: College Will Klein, RHP Free shipping for many products! March 22, 2023. Peyton Wilson, 2B/OF (January rank N/A) 41. After dominating the Dominican Summer League last year, the switch-hitter played well in Arizona and held his own as a 19-year-old in 18 games at Low-A. Age: 21 9. He has some nasty stuff, but being able to harness it eludes him. Current Level: Rookie. Early reports from spring training and the alternate site suggest that Witt is rising to the occasion, even getting some work in at the Hot Corner. Massey is a bats-left, throws-right 2nd baseman with the propensity to hit for a solid average with some surprising pop. 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. 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. 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. Age: 24 More to explore : If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Age: 19 Daniel Lynch, LHP (No. The results were not good, with nearly 14 H/9 given up in those starts. 21. Rays call up top prospect, eye 12-0 start. 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 62 overall prospect in baseball. 440 FEET. K rate is down (-1.5%) and BB rate (+1.3%) is up for the college lefty out of Mercer. Current Level: AAA. The recent call-up has performed well for AAA Omaha and has thrust himself into the conversation surrounding the backup 3B for the Royals. 2. Tier 2: Players with an above average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor But hes a lefty who has struck out 36.7 percent of all hitters hes faced, that should count for something. Age: 24 I suppose he could become Whit Merrifield, but right now he looks like an okay utility infielder you keep on your bench. Sebastian Rivero, C (January rank #38) Nate Handy Prospect Rankings 1/22/2021 As we prepare for the season ahead, the Pitcher List staff will be creating profiles for every fantasy-relevant player for 2021. Omar Florentino, SS We have a limited sample on Candelario to this point, but the sample has been excellent. This Lizandro Rodriguez kid can swing it. He needs to stay healthy and pitch a complete season to set his pathway. Current Level: 2021 3rd Rd Draft Selection (#78 Overall). 22. Acquired: 2016 Draft, Rd 3 , Pick 103 Age: 22 Highest Level: MLB Organizational depth at this point. After thoroughly dominating Double-A Northwest Arkansas for two and a half months, the Royals have finally promoted top prospects Bobby Witt Jr., age 21, and Nick Pratto, age 22, to Triple-A. Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor 2, nearly two years removed from being selected in the second round of the 2021 Draft out of Blue Valley Southwest High School. Emilio Marquez, LHP (January unranked) Angel Berroa #15, 2002. Age: 19 Bubic remains barely prospect eligible after a decent rookie showing in the Bigs during the 2020 season. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 44 29 on Top 100)3. He was really good in college, so the Royals will continue to extend the leash for their 2nd round pick from 2019. 30. 50. The system focus wont be on Isbel due to some of the names listed above, but I have no reservations that hell be a solid player for a decade for the Royals. Staumont has taken hold of a high-leverage spot in KCs pen. Age: 23 The farm system offers something the Royals never could: hope! 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. April 12, 2023. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 11 Highest Level: Rookie I dont really see this guy very high on prospect lists and I have to wonder why. He was even better there, crushing 16 homers and posting a .972 OPS. In an increasingly crowded minor league bullpen group, Gavin has improved his K/BB ratio, which could spring him above the pack as next in line for a shot in KC. Highest Level: MLB He debuted on the Royals' top 30 prospects list at 20th overall, three slots behind first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Acquired: 2020 Trade (San Diego) A couple spots down at No. The sweet-swinging OF is already turning heads. There were just four teenage hitters who drew 80+ walks last season - Brainer Bonaci, Harry Ford, Adael Amador, and Carter Jensen. 46. Royals Auto at the best online prices at eBay! Tyler Gentry, OF For the next couple of weeks we'll take a deeper look at the . Highest Level: High A The college lefty could force his way into a late season call-up in 2021. Where the Blue Jays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 33 Another utility player for the Royals, he likely remains organizational depth with a long shot at getting a cup of coffee. Raised in the Midwest, and with lots of baseball. Strikeouts (14.3 K/9) and walks (6.8 K/9) have both been plentiful in his debut season, however the ace-level potential still remains. This feels like a make or break year for Matias. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 12 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. Age: 22 I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. 36. Age: 19 With the advancement of a level up to High-A, Morel has fought some control problems with a 6.4 BB/9 rate. Age: 24 Bowlan was off to a dominating start at AA Northwest Arkansas prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery. 40. He hit for good power at Arkansas and had some good exit velocity metrics, but hit just two home runs as a pro. March 19, 2023. The right-hander has a fastball in the mid-90s with a decent breaking ball, and had good strikeout numbers as a 20-year-old in Low-A. 28. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency Kyle Isbel, OF (January rank #9) Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2021 Bowman Sterling Prospect Autographs AUSTIN COX #BSPA-AC K.C. Alec Marsh, RHP (January rank #30) Who should have been included? Hes young for AAA Omaha, where the Royals will give him another shot to show he can compete for attention in a Royals system that is flush with pitching. 41. 3. Panzini is an older high school player without much more physical projection left; at nearly 17 K/9 with an ERA under 1, you simply cant argue with the results. So far, so good. Maikel Garcia, SS (January rank #28) pic.twitter.com/QQSMmEuw2G. 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. Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact 23. Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects: 1. Age: 21 Highest Level: Rookie And now, in July of 2021, we will have the fifth edition of our mid-season rankings here at Royals Farm Report. 34. Age: 22 More figure to follow. Austin Cox, LHP He has the look of a mid-rotation arm or possible late inning bullpen piece. 38. Acquired: 2018 Trade (Washington) Highest Level: Double A Age: 17 He doesnt seem to have any major flaws in his game, but his plus skills seem to be speed, positional versatility, and intangibles - attributes that were championed by Dayton Moore. The Royals farm teams love to run. Highest Level: Low A Age: 18 Age: 18 Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. 5 at the start of 22 -- now hes a mainstay in the middle of the Royals lineup. Highest Level: Rookie Jonathan Bowlan, RHP, 25, AA Current Level: MLB. If youd like to cross-reference this list with the pre-season, here is the Royals list. 14. Age: 23 A wide range of outcomes is still probable for Del Rosario, however the stuff is present. Big, strong and physical, Gentry has raw power that hes still unlocking. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/royals004/. Current Level: MLB. 42. Age: 23 Little bit of power in the morning pic.twitter.com/WUNMEWXbEe, Erick Pea (@erickpena20_) December 28, 2020. Kelvin Gutierrez, 3B The Royals have some young studs ranked among their best prospects, but they also have a number on the verge of the Majors. Jonathan Bowlan, RHP He has a fastball and slider that play well off each other. The first professional season has been a good one for the outfielder from the University of Alabama. Jon Heasley, RHP At first, he made the trade look good for the Royals, hitting .304 . Current Level: High-A. 17. Armed with a high 90s fastball, he induces a ton of swings and misses from opponents, racking up 13.0 K/9 in 2020. He could be a lefty reliever who brings a different look, but with his deep arsenal with a variety of arm angles, I think he still has potential as a starter. 3. 2 on the Royals Top 30 list this year -- and hopes to graduate off the prospect list sometime in 2021 with his debut looming. Luis De La Rosa, RHP Heath led all of the minor leagues in 2019 in stolen bases. The Royals were able to select and sign Hernandez to an under-slot deal in the 2020 Draft, however that doesnt take away the fact that his double plus changeup and mid-nineties fastball is something to be excited about. So far, the production hasnt met the expectations when they signed him in 2015. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 76 Age: 25 With lack of control being a problem, its more likely than not that Haake transitions to the bullpen. Catchers with superb defense have value. He turns 25 in May, so the clock is ticking on the right-hander. Wilmin Candelario, SS (January rank #24) Highest Level: High A I thought I might come up with my own prospect list, not because I really know what Im talking about that much - this is really meant to be a conversation starter. Highest Level: Low A 19. Age: 21 Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency These list wont have updated reports on the players, were saving that for the offseason. Emmanuel Rivera, 3B (January unranked) 40. Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency Draft . Asa Lacy, LHP A speedster from Venezuela, he has wasted no time showcasing his wheels, with 24 stolen bases out of 26 attempts on the year. Top 100 prospect Julien called up by Twins April 12, 2023 Rising lefty picking up speed -- and not just in a car April 9, 2023 Where the Twins' Top 30 prospects are starting season April 4, 2023 Meet the 'Regulators' of Twins camp March 24, 2023 Prospect can't wait to come back across river March 21, 2023 More Prospects News 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. Current Level: High-A. Cox has mid-rotation upside with a very nice fastball/curveball combination. I dont know how many pitchers in the Midwest, and with lots baseball. Ll royals top 30 prospects 2021 a deeper look at the highest Level: rookie Jonathan Bowlan, (... 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