| Rank | | Name | | ORG | | POS | | Age | | Level | | B | | T | | Height | | WT | | Notes | | Video |
| 1 | | Bobby Witt Jr. | | KC | | SS | | 21 | | AAA | | R | | R | | 6′ 1” | | 190 | | Dominated AA and AAA last year. Immediate 20/20 threat that will be playing in the bigs sooner than later. He gets the edge over JRod because he spent the entire year in the upper minors and performed exactly like we hoped he would. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 2 | | Julio Rodriguez | | SEA | | OF | | 21 | | AA | | R | | R | | 6′ 4” | | 225 | | Has posted gaudy numbers since rookie ball in 2018. BABiP has been through the roof at every level but that seems to be the trend. I’m not concerned about his fluky injuries the last couple years. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 3 | | Adley Rutschman | | BAL | | C | | 23 | | AAA | | S | | R | | 6′ 2” | | 216 | | Plus hit tool and above-average power. Has never walked less than 12% or struck out more than 19% at any level. Should be up in early 2022. Gets a slight bump due to being a true premium bat at a scarce position. | | YouTube Twitter |
| 4 | | Spencer Torkelson | | DET | | 3B | | 22 | | AAA | | R | | R | | 6′ 1” | | 220 | | Plus hit tool and power. Posted solid OBP despite BABiP struggles. Like most of the top 5, he should be up in early 2022. Played more 1B than 3B last year so that experiment may be coming to an end. Has never struggled at any level of baseball. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 5 | | Riley Greene | | DET | | OF | | 21 | | AAA | | L | | L | | 6′ 3” | | 200 | | The 27% K rate is concerning. Not just the one he had last season, but that’s also his career rate. The stolen base efficiency is encouraging but he’s never been considered fast and stealing bases in the major leagues is no easy task. His BABiP isn’t sustainable but what he did in the upper levels at 20 years old cannot be ignored. | | YouTube Twitter |
| 6 | | CJ Abrams | | SD | | SS | | 21 | | AA | | L | | R | | 6′ 2” | | 185 | | His 2021 ended in late June with a nasty broken leg. The surprising extra base power he showed in 2019 didn’t carry over to 2021 but the 80 grade speed is still there. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 7 | | Noelvi Marte | | SEA | | SS | | 20 | | A | | R | | R | | 6′ 1” | | 181 | | Above average power and speed. At least an average hit tool. Did a great job limiting strikeouts in low A but struggled in a brief promotion. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 8 | | Corbin Carroll | | ARI | | OF | | 21 | | A+ | | L | | L | | 5′ 10” | | 165 | | A shoulder injury ended his 2021 after just 29 PA but he still shot up lists with his impressive performance. Obviously he won’t replicate his SSS slash line again but it’s always exciting when an contact/speed profile adds power. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 9 | | Anthony Volpe | | NYY | | SS | | 21 | | A+ | | R | | R | | 5′ 11” | | 180 | | Bulked up and showed more power than anyone ever imagined when the Yankees drafted him in the first round in 2019. Plus hit tool and power, plus the speed to swipe double-digit bases. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 10 | | Grayson Rodriguez | | BAL | | P | | 22 | | AA | | L | | R | | 6′ 5” | | 220 | | I’ve never seen a prospect with five (current) plus pitches but that’s what Fangraphs gave Rodriguez. Did a better job keeping the ball in the strike zone and in my opinion is the clear top pitching prospect in baseball. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 11 | | Robert Hassell III | | SD | | OF | | 20 | | A+ | | L | | L | | 6′ 2” | | 195 | | I’m not concerned about the inflated strikeout rate at A+. He was more than three years younger than the average player and had less than 100 plate appearances. He still has potential average to above average tools across the board. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 12 | | Brennen Davis | | CHC | | OF | | 22 | | AAA | | R | | R | | 6′ 4” | | 175 | | The contact concerns that dropped him in the 2018 draft finally showed in 2021 as he posted a 31% strikeout rate at AA. He also didn’t run as much as expected, stealing 8 bags in 12 attempts over 350 AB. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 13 | | Zac Veen | | COL | | OF | | 20 | | A | | L | | R | | 6′ 4” | | 190 | | Struck out a bit much for low-A and benefited from a near .400 BABiP. The plus power and run times were there, despite the poor SB conversion percentage with weird rules. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 14 | | Shane Baz | | TB | | P | | 22 | | MLB | | R | | R | | 6′ 2” | | 190 | | Big fastball and breaking ball. Changeup took a big step forward last year. He also cut his walk rate in half and has emerged as a consensus top two SP prospect. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 15 | | Jordan Walker | | STL | | 3B | | 19 | | A+ | | R | | R | | 6′ 5” | | 220 | | Plus-plus power with an improving hit tool. The A+ strikeout rate wasn’t very pretty but he was three+ years younger than his competition. Posted surprising SB totals last year but isn’t a threat to do it in the MLB. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 16 | | Alek Thomas | | ARI | | OF | | 20 | | AAA | | L | | L | | 5′ 11” | | 175 | | Above-average tools across the board, including somewhat surprising power. He’s terrible at stealing bases and needs to become more efficient to become a complete fantasy player. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 17 | | Marco Luciano | | SF | | SS | | 20 | | A+ | | R | | R | | 6′ 2” | | 178 | | I’ve given the other 19 year old prospects in A+ a pass concerning their strikeout rates. Not Luciano. He looked thoroughly confused over his last 232 PA (A+/AZFL), striking out 35% of the time. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 18 | | Luis Matos | | SF | | OF | | 20 | | A | | R | | R | | 5′ 11” | | 160 | | Could get to above-average hit, power, and speed tools. Stolen base totals and success rate weren’t as high as I was hoping but he had an otherwise solid season. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 19 | | Nolan Gorman | | STL | | 2B | | 21 | | AAA | | L | | R | | 6′ 1” | | 210 | | His power has never been questioned but the approach took a big step forward once he got to AAA and continued in the AZFL. Slashed his strikeout rate by a third. Could be a redraft option at 2B at some point in 2022. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 20 | | Vidal Brujan | | TB | | 2B | | 24 | | MLB | | S | | R | | 5′ 9” | | 155 | | Plus hit tool. Double plus speed. Surprising power for his frame but still below average. He’s fallen down some lists but 40+ steal wheels aren’t easy to find. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 21 | | Oneil Cruz | | PIT | | 3B | | 23 | | MLB | | L | | R | | 6′ 7” | | 175 | | Projection systems are forecasting an above-average 2022 season for the massive 23 year old. Currently slated to open the season in the starting lineup.Has managed to keep keep the strikeout rate in check without sacrificing too much power. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 22 | | Max Meyer | | MIA | | P | | 23 | | AAA | | L | | R | | 6′ 0” | | 185 | | Double plus slider. At least a plus fastball. Developing change. Lacking a starter’s build and track record of the pitchers above him. Was a reliever most of his college career. Only made 14 starts in three seasons. Everything up until this sentence was copied and pasted from last preseason. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 23 | | George Kirby | | SEA | | P | | 24 | | AA | | R | | R | | 6′ 4” | | 201 | | Big fastball with amazing accuracy. All three secondaries took major steps forward this past season. | | Twitter Twitter |
| 24 | | Jack Leiter | | TEX | | P | | 21 | | Draft | | R | | R | | 6′ 1” | | 205 | | Four above-average+ pitches with a double plus fastball. Was in the 1.01 discussion at peak hype. A bit shorter than a typical SP. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 25 | | Hunter Greene | | CIN | | P | | 22 | | AAA | | R | | R | | 6′ 4” | | 175 | | 80 grade fastball per several outlets. Plus slider. Changeup and cutter are developing. Strike throwing ability is impressive for a guy with such impressive stuff. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 26 | | Daniel Espino | | CLE | | P | | 21 | | A+ | | R | | R | | 6′ 2” | | 205 | | Effortless plus fastball. Two above-average breaking pitches and a decent changeup. Posted gaudy strikeout totals and manageable walk rates last year. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 27 | | Cade Cavalli | | WAS | | P | | 23 | | AAA | | R | | R | | 6′ 4” | | 226 | | Easy plus fastball and above-average changeup. Developing breaking pitch. Struggles to consistently hit his spots and walked way too many batters at upper levels. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 28 | | George Valera | | CLE | | OF | | 21 | | AA | | L | | L | | 5′ 10” | | 160 | | Swing porn. Showed off his power and reached AA at age 20. I think this may be the last decent buying opportunity. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 29 | | Oswald Peraza | | NYY | | SS | | 22 | | AAA | | R | | R | | 6′ 0” | | 176 | | Above-average hit tool with plus speed. Made huge gains in power last year and should get to average. How can the Yankees keep getting away with it? | | YouTube YouTube |
| 30 | | Brayan Rocchio | | CLE | | 2B | | 21 | | AA | | S | | R | | 5′ 10” | | 170 | | Plus hit and speed. Small but could generate average power with a really nice swing. Not very efficient on the basepaths. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 31 | | Josh Jung | | TEX | | 3B | | 24 | | AAA | | R | | R | | 6′ 2” | | 215 | | Probably out for the season due to labrum surgery. He showcased above-average hit and power tools in the upper levels of the minor in 2021. I’m not moving him down my board very much. This is a dynasty fantasy list, not 2022 minor league rankings. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 32 | | Jordan Lawlar | | ARI | | SS | | 19 | | CPX | | R | | R | | 6′ 2” | | 190 | | Potential above-average hit and power tools. Plus speed. I’m not sure why he’s behind Mayer on most lists. His ceiling is much higher due to his speed advantage. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 33 | | Marcelo Mayer | | BOS | | SS | | 19 | | CPX | | L | | R | | 6′ 3” | | 188 | | Potential above-average hit and power tools. Speed grade varies but isn’t impressive. Struck out too much at the complex level but I’m not worried about 100 AB at 18 years old. He should be fine. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 34 | | Triston Casas | | BOS | | 1B | | 22 | | AAA | | L | | R | | 6′ 4” | | 238 | | Above-average hit and power tools. No speed. Too big to move positions. Better hit tool but less power than most expected. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 35 | | Jose Miranda | | MIN | | 1B | | 23 | | AAA | | R | | R | | 6′ 2” | | 210 | | Came out of nowhere to hit 30 HR last season. Above-average to plus hit tool. Would be an above-average MLB player right now per projections. He’s terrible at third. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 36 | | Tyler Soderstrom | | OAK | | 1B | | 20 | | A | | L | | R | | 6′ 2” | | 200 | | He’s not a catcher and it’s pretty clear Oakland agrees given their recent moves. He still has above-average hit and power tools. I’m ranking him as a first baseman until I see that he’s agile enough for corner outfield. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 37 | | Nick Gonzales | | PIT | | 2B | | 22 | | A+ | | R | | R | | 5′ 10” | | 190 | | I was wrong about this one. The hit tool isn’t nearly as good as I thought it would be but the power is significantly better. Looked much better in the fall league than A+. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 38 | | Josh Lowe | | TB | | OF | | 24 | | MLB | | L | | R | | 6′ 4” | | 205 | | Above-average power. Stole 27 bases without being caught at AAA/MLB last year. He’s always struck out too much but he’s managed to keep it in check while being promoted the last three seasons. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 39 | | Kahlil Watson | | MIA | | SS | | 19 | | CPX | | L | | R | | 5′ 9” | | 178 | | It’s weird to see plus power grades everywhere for a 5′ 9” shortstop but I doubt they’re all wrong. Above-average wheels. Hit tool lags behind and he’s still a child. Interesting but expensive lottery ticket. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 40 | | Orelvis Martinez | | TOR | | 3B | | 20 | | A+ | | R | | R | | 6′ 1” | | 188 | | Plus power with an average hit tool. Won’t steal any bases but should hit plenty of home runs in the MLB one day. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 41 | | Brady House | | WAS | | SS | | 18 | | CPX | | R | | R | | 6′ 4” | | 215 | | Huge kid with plus to double plus power. If he can even get to a below-average hit tool he’s going to be a fantasy asset. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 42 | | Nick Lodolo | | CIN | | P | | 24 | | AAA | | L | | L | | 6′ 6” | | 202 | | Devastating slider. Plus command. Should make big league starts this year and be a solid fantasy SP moving forward. | | Twitter YouTube |
| 43 | | Eury Perez | | MIA | | P | | 19 | | A+ | | R | | R | | 6′ 8” | | 200 | | Plus fastball/changeup combo. Average breaking ball. Commands his pitches incredibly well for a 6′ 8” kid. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 44 | | Aaron Ashby | | MIL | | P | | 23 | | MLB | | R | | L | | 6′ 2” | | 181 | | Above-average fastball and changeup. Plus slider. Struggles with command at times. Projection services have him performing at an above-average level as a reliever but he’s being treated as a starter in the spring. | | YouTube |
| 45 | | Reid Detmers | | LAA | | P | | 22 | | MLB | | L | | L | | 6′ 2” | | 210 | | Rose to the majors last year after a solid collegiate career at Louisville. Plus curve that I wish was less loopy. Above-average fastball and changeup. Plus command. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 46 | | Kyle Harrison | | SF | | P | | 20 | | A | | R | | L | | 6′ 2” | | 200 | | Plus fastball. Above-average slider and changeup. Average command but walked too many batters last year. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 47 | | Francisco Alvarez | | NYM | | C | | 20 | | A+ | | R | | R | | 5′ 11” | | 220 | | I was late to the party but he looks like a talented bat at a depleted position. 55 extra base hits and 22 HR in 99 games in 2021. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 48 | | Henry Davis | | PIT | | C | | 22 | | A+ | | R | | R | | 6′ 2” | | 210 | | Above-average to plus power. Average hit tool if not better. Solid player but may be overvalued by some that just see he was the first pick of the actual MLB draft. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 49 | | Gabriel Moreno | | TOR | | C | | 22 | | AA | | R | | R | | 5′ 11” | | 160 | | He’s much thicker than his weight on MLB.com. Should get to above-average hit and average power tools. | | YouTube YouTube |
| 50 | – | Keibert Ruiz | – | WAS | – | C | – | 23 | – | MLB | – | S | – | R | – | 6′ 0” | – | 200 | – | A catcher with a true plus hit tool. If he can even get double-digit home runs he’s a top ten fantasy backstop. | – | YouTube YouTube |
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