MLB Pipeline released its list of the top 10 prospects at each position ahead of Thursday night’s unveiling of the 2023 Top 100 Prospects list on MLB Network at 7 p.m. ET/4PT.
When considering the Top 100, here are the #1 prospects at each position. Receiver: Francisco Alvarez, Mets
Perhaps no other prospect in baseball has more power than Álvarez, who hit 24 home runs as a teenager in A-ball in 2021, then 27 more as a 20-year-old in the highest level of the group. a few years ago before it was done. MLB debut for the Mets. September 30. The Venezuelan outfielder enters 2023 with just 21 Major League-ready at-bats, but if he continues to perform well behind the plate, he could be an All-Star. . Full List”
First place: Triston Casas, Red Sox
Casas has yet to top 20 homers in a Minor League season, but he creates great raw pop across the board with a combination of bat speed, power and leverage with his large 6-foot-4 frame. Remarkably, five of the 15 hits left the court after making his MLB debut in 2022. He should hit for both average and power, and even on days he doesn’t, he can still make an impact. security in the game. All of this is why Boston cleared some opportunities to make Casas the first starting day going into the upcoming season. Full List”
Second base: Termar Johnson, Pirates
The fourth overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Johnson has All-Star production. He was considered by scouts as the best player in high school for years, one saying he combined the plate training of Wade Boggs with the batting skills of Vladimir Guerrero Sr. Listed at 5-foot-7 inches and 175 pounds, Johnson is not a physical giant. , but it plans to produce more power. And although his middle arm and quickness decide to move from shortstop to second base, he has the makings of a solid defense in his new position. Full List”
Third baseman: Gunnar Henderson, Orioles
Henderson is only 21, but he made his debut for the Orioles in 2022 and showed great potential, hitting .259/.348/.440 in 132 plate appearances. He has a hard time scraping the surface of his hard drive from the left side of the plate, and he provides above average speed. Henderson’s athleticism and good arm could make him a tough shortstop despite his size, but he has the potential of a No. 3 Gold Glove, where he played for Baltimore last year. Full List”
Where: Anthony Volpe, Yankees
Initial concerns about Volpe’s ability to make it to the next level faded when he started in June at Double-A last year. Despite his slow start, he became the first player with 20 homers and 50 steals since Andrew Jones in 1995. Volpe has a powerful right-handed shot that creates speed and high power across the board. Although there are some arm issues, he is also a consistent defensive presence at shortstop. Full List”
Outside: Corbin Carroll, D-back
Carroll offers the best combination of hitting power and speed of any prospect. He showed off his wheels after being picked up by Arizona last August, posting the fastest fastball speed (30.7 ft/s) of any player in 2022. At the very least, Carroll should hit for average, break his foundations and compete for a golden ring in the middle. How much power he produces will determine how big of a star he becomes – and he hit four homers in his first 32 games in the Majors. Full List”
Right fielder: Andrew Painter, Phillies
The 13th overall pick in 2021 gave everyone a taste of his ceiling with a 1.56 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 155 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings across three levels during his first full season, and has the hardware to confirm the results. A fastball that can hit triple digits, a slider that pops up and two more spots on his curve and a changeup that makes hitters think. The 6-foot-7 right-hander’s ability to throw in the zone has improved over the course of the season, and his control could be even greater by the end of 2023 if he continues in this position. Full List”
Left: Kyle Harrison, Giants
Harrison is also establishing himself as a front-runner thanks to his three-piece repertoire that includes fast-paced, well-rounded, smooth-flowing sliders and cool mid-’80s swing beats. fell in the sink. He’s still learning how to get his gear out, though his ability to miss bats and his strike zone and three trades means he doesn’t want to highlight them.