Introducing the Future of Baseball: The 2023 Top 100 Prospects
As the MLB season rolls around, one of the most exciting aspects is the introduction of new talent. Prospects from all over the world are given the chance to prove themselves and make a name for themselves in the big leagues. With that in mind, we wanted to take a look at some of the most promising prospects for the 2023 season.
We’ve compiled a list of 30 players, one from each organization, who could jump onto the Top 100 Prospects list during the 2023 season. From Orioles infielder Connor Norby to Braves left-hander Jared Shuster, these players have the potential to make a big impact in the MLB in the near future.
One of the most promising prospects is Red Sox shortstop/second baseman Mikey Romero. He had some of the best bat-to-ball skills in the prep class and hit .304/.368/.506 in his 19-game pro debut between Rookie ball and Single-A. Another is Yankees outfielder Everson Pereira. He signed for $1.5 million out of Venezuela and still shows the potential for solid tools across the board.
Rays infielder Junior Caminero is another player to watch. He hit .314/.384/.498 with 11 homers and a fairly low 15.9 percent K rate over 62 games in the Florida Complex League and Single-A Charleston. He’s likely a third baseman, but if he can reproduce that performance in a larger sample in 2023, he’ll shoot up into a prominent Top 100 spot by midseason.
Blue Jays third baseman Orelvis Martinez is another player to keep an eye on. He set a New Hampshire record with 30 home runs in 118 games, but he also struck out 28.5 percent of the time and finished with a .286 OBP. He’ll still be the age of a college junior in the upper Minors in 2023, so he has time to make adjustments and jump back in.
White Sox third baseman Bryan Ramos is also one to watch. He’s one of the most well-rounded hitters in the system and hit .266/.338/.455 with 22 homers between High-A and Double-A at age 20.
Guardians left-hander Logan Allen is a former Top 100 Prospect who thrived in Double-A (3.33 ERA, 4.7 K/BB ratio, .216 opponent average) but got rocked in Triple-A (6.49 ERA, 2.5 K/BB, .269 opponent average). He stands out with his plus low-80s changeup with fade and sink and his ability to command his four-pitch mix.
Tigers third baseman/second baseman Colt Keith is ranked as Pipeline’s No. 8 third base prospect. He showed an impressive mix of power and approach at High-A West Michigan and the Arizona Fall League last year, but he needs to play more than 65 games in a full season before getting more consideration for the Top 100.
Royals right-hander Ben Kudrna is a 2021 second-rounder who has the upside of a No. 3 starter in the bigs with a fastball that regularly touches the mid-90s and a slider and changeup that both flash above-average.
Twins second baseman Edouard Julien is coming in at No. 7 on our Top 10 2B list. He has the chance to hit, and with power, after finishing with a .312/.435/.530 line in the Single-A California League last year and showing the makings of good all-around defensive skills behind the dish.
Astros catcher Yainer Diaz is one of the most underrated catching prospects in baseball. He batted .306/.356/.542 with 25 homers in 105 games between Double-A and Triple-A while showing improved power and receiving and blocking skills.
Finally, Angels catcher Edgar Quero is our No. 10 catcher this year. He’s a switch-hitter who has the chance to hit, and with power, after finishing with a .312/.435/.530 line in the Single-A California League last year and showing the makings of good all-around defensive skills behind the dish.
These are just some of the players who could jump onto the Top 100 Prospects list during the 2023 season. It’s an exciting time for baseball and the future looks bright with these prospects waiting in the wings.
Source: www.mlb.com