Philadelphia Phillies. Yerlin Luis, OF, D.R. He's also an above average runner, but the legs play up thanks to strong instincts and burst in the field. Better than the whole lot of them. He must turn 16 before he signs and be 17 before Sept. 1 the following year -- in practical terms, that means players born between Sept. 1, 2005, and Aug. 31, 2006, will be eligible to sign in the upcoming signing period. 8)Kansas City sent Pea to its alternate site last year when he was still only 17 -- a sign of how advanced they believe the July 2019 signee was. Roughly 30 percent of current MLB players were originally signed as international free agents, including stars like Ronald Acua Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, and Julio Uras. -- $375,000, OriolesJoshua Liranzo, INF, D.R. Theres no reason to doubt that the pop wont keep showing up in his first full season next year, and even if he needs to move off short, his offensive ceiling is considerable enough to make him a potential No. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted : Pirates+ ($600,000) More 27. Dominican SS Joendry Vargas: One of the better pure hitters in the international class, 17-year-old Vargas has advanced strike zone knowledge and a rare sweet right-handed swing. He has a nice loose swing and shows the ability to hit home runs in batting practice and games. Yes, hes struggled during his United States debut, but keep in mind hes played all year at age 19 and jumped to full-season ball. Prospect Headlines. : Mariners ($600,000) More 43. Beyond his 70-grade run tool, the former Boston College star looks like a potential plus hitter, and he works well in both center and right. 3/MLB No. This kid has fantastic eyes at the plate and can anchor any lineup hes thrust into. Notable International Signings: 1/15/2023. Im starting from scratch every time I rank an international class, and I have to begin somewhere just to generate the list of available and relevant names. During the course of working on the 2023 class, I became aware of about a half-dozen players set to sign in 2025 and 26 who already have verbal deals for north of $3 million. He's a line drive machine. You can find a lot of our film and live looks in each players blurb below. For now, it's comfortably a third base profile, with a corner outfield or first base role possible as he ages. 60)The biggest asset on Houses scouting report was his plus power. He's got juice to the pull-side and only projects to develop more as he ages and works to understand what he's capable of. Jobe is the organizations next big project. He's a switch-hitter with contact ability, power, and strong defensive chops. -- $425,000, DodgersJesus Tillero, RHP, Ven. If there is a draft, it could remedy some of the exploitative aspects of the current system, namely billion-dollar sports franchises (and the cottage industry of training facilities in Latin America) dealing with, and sometimes leveraging power over, impoverished minors. : Angels ($900,000) More . He checks a lot of boxes. 4/MLB No. The argument can be made he's the best college pitching prospect in over a decade. Los Angeles Dodgers. Darling Fernandez, OF, D.R. Featuring above average power and a potential solid average hit tool, Shaw has impact in his bat and a mature approach. The 19-year-old infielder's carrying tool remains his power with 24 homers in 90 . What are scouting executives, cross-checkers and area scouts seeing at the ballfields? at He started tapping into big power on the showcase circuit but still remains super projectable and likely to add plenty more strength. Former Braves top prospects shine for A's in spring debuts. 6 overall pick last month. He carried that over into an equally impressive sophomore campaign in 2022. -- $525,000Yoiber Ruiz, SS, Ven. CLICK HERE FOR 2023 MLB INTERNATIONAL PROSPECT BONUS BOARD Signing Bonus Pool B: $6,366,900 Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers Miami Marlins Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Oakland Athletics. He can pitch backwards off the slider and change-up with ease and has good command and feel of his entire arsenal. -- $340,000Jose Pirela, OF, Ven. Hes played primarily in center field as well, only helping his case as a high-end prospect. -- $600,000, AstrosGerman Ramirez, SS, D.R. #13 Ariel Castro (OF, Cuba) #15 . TCU's Brayden Taylor handled himself very well against the older and stiffer competition on the Cape this past summer for Falmouth after two big years at TCU. -- $350,000D'Angelo Tejada, D.R. There are bonus pool penalties for signing major-league free agents who have a qualifying offer attached, and teams can once again trade for an additional 60 percent of their original bonus pool this year. 5)Luciano has been better than advertised since the Giants signed him for $2.6 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2018, part of an international haul that included two more potential impact bats in outfielders Luis Matos and Jairo Pomares. Some scouts project it double-plus and the best breaking ball in the class. Luis Reyes, RHP, D.R. Notes: JV's changeup; Max's pace; Mauricio's clout. Its got ride, run and immense deception. Notes: JV's changeup; Max's pace; Mauricio's clout. The Reds dont hesitate to push their college bats quickly, so McLain could be hitting the big leagues at some point in 2023, after kicking off the year as the clubs top prospect. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. -- $450,000Fabian Lopez, SS, D.R. Some guys are breaking out. He can run a fastball into the low-90s on the mound, but his future is likely swinging a bat. -- $300,000, RockiesAlessander De La Cruz, D.R. Dodgers: Diego Cartaya, C (No. With that in mind, we give you who we think will be the No. : Cubs ($1,000,000) More 15. : Tigers+ ($1,100,000) More 49. The Rangers forfeit $500,000 each for Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. Thats unlikely given that hell only turn 20 in November. In the field, he's comfortably a plus defender in center. McGonigle has a loose, flashy glove with bouncy actions on the dirt. The Top 300 is here. 12)Leiter turned down first-round interest as a New Jersey high schooler in 2019 to attend Vanderbilt, where he was spectacular in his lone full season this spring, no-hitting South Carolina in his first SEC start, tying for the NCAA Division I strikeout lead with 179 in 110 innings and helping the Commodores reach the College World Series finals. Red Sox: Marcelo Mayer, SS (No. Crews produces elite exit velocities and balances the raw power with a strong approach and feel for the strike zone. Prospects Live Staff MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft A new year, a new board and new ranks. White has been a totem on the prep scouting scene since he was 13 years old. 1. : Mets+ ($1,100,000) More 30. More Prospects News We havent seen it in the Minors much yet due to hamate surgery, but when Colmenarez truly gets going next year, he has the potential to jump to the top of the Rays list come 2023. Daisuke Matsuzaka, Hisashi Iwakuma, Kenta Maeda, Kosuke Fukudome, Alexei Ramirez, Raisel Iglesias, Seung-Hwan Oh and dozens of others signed after the WBC and went onto successful, multi-year MLB. Its a premium bat in the 2023 class, even if he does physically mature into a corner role when it's all said and done. It would appear better than the last two or three classes. -- $600,000Joan Gutierrez, SS, Ven. Skenes velo sits in low-to-mid 90s, though when he rears back he's been up to 99. Indeed, his hit, power, run and arm tools all grade out as above-average, and even if he needs to move to second or third, those skills could make him a special player. He stays up the middle of the field, letting his bat speed handle the rest. That said, bonuses of $10,000 or less do not count against the bonus pool, but that doesn't mean the players getting those checks shouldn't get some attention too. Projected signing teams, scouting reports and tool grades on just over 30 players from the 2023 class can now be viewed over on The Board. White has been up to 96 and many believe he'll approach triple digits when it's all said and done. Those negotiations failed, meaning that the future signing periods of the 2022-26 CBA will continue to operate on the current schedule and under the current rules. 4-rated prospect in the 2021 Draft, available with their 16th overall selection. Felnin Celesten, SS, D.R. His defensive work remains a work in progress, but there has been growth there in 2021.That entire package has cemented his place atop the New York rankings for a good while to come. His speed will be an asset at any outfield spot, but he does have a fringy arm that may preclude him from right field. : Braves ($2,500,000) More 35. He generates plenty of carry on the heater, with spin rates in the 2400 RPM range. MLB.com adds he "plays with flair and is dedicated to improving." : Twins ($2,100,000) More 39. They're mostly all shortstops now,. 5/MLB No. Top 100 MLB prospects 2023: Keith Law's rankings, with Corbin Carroll at No. He barely got a chance to show what he could do in his first four years as a pro, however, because a broken hamate in his right hand in 2018 and the canceled Minor League season in 2020 limited him to just 58 games. Indians: George Valera, OF (No. Pretty much the complete package. It was a busy day for the Twins, as they had over $6 million to spend, and did so wisely. An international player is eligible to sign with a Major League team between Jan. 15 and Dec. 15. 97)During his pro debut after being a bit of a surprise third-round pick in 2019, Harris showed that the Braves mightve been shrewd to take the two-way player and let him hit, as he reached full-season ball. 1)Montgomery immediately became the White Sox's top prospect when they drafted him 22nd overall in July out of Southridge High (Huntingburg, Ind. Those teams will then triage prospects later in the process and nix whichever verbal deals they see as the least favorable. 70)Itll be interesting to see if 2021 first-rounder Andrew Painter surpasses Abel, the clubs 2020 top pick, as both are big right-handers drafted out of high school. The North Carolina high school product has well above-average speed and otherwise solid tools across the board. He has signed with the Padres for $5.6 million, per MLB.com. Given his size, his move down the mound and subsequent extension, the baseball explodes on hitters with life at the top of the zone. Because just a few months of physical development can be quite meaningful for such young athletes, prospects have a tendency to change a lot between when they make a handshake deal with a team and when they actually sign. 2/MLB No. : Cardinals+ ($500,000) More 37. This crop of talent looks strong with college bats and college pitching likely dominating the headlines leading up to the event. His 6-foot-3 build and his game prompt comparisons to Salvador Perez, but he's a better pure hitter than the seven-time All-Star. Weve collected data and pitch metrics from guys showcasing their summer gains and, boy, do things look promising. Miller is a consistent high-performer on the amateur circuit and his mammoth power finds it way into games already. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio, Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, Dodgers catcher Diego Cartaya, Giants shortstop Marco Luciano, Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte, Guardians outfielder George Valera, Twins outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguezand Rockies shortstop Adael Amador were all seven-figure signings. Its a complex situation without, so far as I can conceive, a nice, clean solution that perfectly addresses all of the issues surrounding the safety, well-being, and agency of these young amateur players, whose plight I consider the most important issue at stake. Defensively, it's a solid average glove with an above average arm, though his size may ultimately shift him to third base. Brailer Guerrero, OF, D.R. : Royals+ ($450,000) More 50. Honeyman has essentially been a steady performer throughout his college career, both on campus and in wood-bat summer leagues. : Blue Jays+ ($4,100,000) More 8. With college ball right around the corner and more industry insight at our fingertips, it's time to dive into the top college prospects for the 2023 class. Of the pair, Frelick is almost guaranteed to be the one who wont graduate by 2023. The body is already very thick and muscular, so he'll need to maintain his athleticism as he gets older. -- $700,000Angelo Hernandez, C, Ven. Because these players are so close in age to the younger prospects who participate in any given domestic draft, I like to use theoretical draft position as a barometer by which to grade the international amateurs. Bradfield will never been a thumper, but he's got elite vision at the plate, hardly ever expands the zone and walks just about as much as he strikes out. Rangers: Jack Leiter, RHP (No. RotoBaller.com 2023 MLB Top Prospect Rankings. With the summer showcase circuit behind us and college fall ball in the rearview mirror, were ready to re-rank the 2023 draft class. Every player set to receive a bonus of $2 million or more is included in this ranking, with a smattering of players with high six-figure bonuses and up included as well, players who emerged as favorites of mine throughout the process. Jenkins is long, lean, athletic, and projectable at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, showcasing some of the best bat speed and power in the class. Phillies: Mick Abel, RHP (No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | At this stage, both of his secondaries are a work-in-progress, but show big promise. The son of two-time All-Star and World Series champion Al Leiter, he comes equipped with an elite 90-97 mph fastball that hitters rarely barrel, a plus curveball and a solid slider and changeup. Bonuses of $10,000 or less are exempt from the pools. His older brother, Jose Salas, is a highly regarded infield prospect with the Marlins. As has been the case with past classes, after these players sign, they will be pulled off the International Players section of The Board and warehoused in a ranking of their signing class for record-keeping purposes. Former Braves top prospects shine for A's in spring debuts. San Francisco Giants. Since bonus pools have become hard-capped, top-of-the-market international players bonuses have fallen well below those of domestic draftees, and its unclear how that might shift with the implementation of an international draft. -- $650,000Samuel Acuna, RHP, Ven. He offers a four-seam and a two-seam fastball, the latter being more consistent, though McGraw showed a willingness to elevate the four-seamer on the Cape last summer. No matter if you're a diehard to the format or relatively new, everyone loves prospects and wants to establish a rock-solid core on their dynasty team. McGraw has a high-spin slider that's exceeded 3000 rpm in the past, up to 90 mph this spring. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He's also flashed an above average splitter, though it's inconsistent both in shape and execution. A draft likely wont address all of the abuses of the current system, but it should curtail the practice of teams and 14-year-olds coming to multi-million-dollar agreements. Camilo Diaz, OF, D.R. I know Im not the only one champing at the bit for those sweet prospect lists! February 27, 2023. Robert Calaz, OF, D.R. -- $400,000Angel Gil, OF, D.R., $375,000, D-backsYassel Soler, 3B, D.R. Here is a look at which players from MLB Pipeline's Top 50 International Prospects list have agreed to terms with clubs, according to sources, and for how much. When the most recent CBA was ratified, the league and the MLBPA had until July 25 to agree to a draft, the first of which would have taken place in 2024 had they done so. Orioles: Gunnar Henderson, SS (No. As always, the FV grade is a more important measure for readers to focus on than the ordinal rankings here. The younger Salas has all the tools to be an impact player at the game's most demanding position. 02:24. While his time up a level has been a bit more uneven, he is still only 20 years old and continues to hit for some power and steal some bases, with 14 of each heading into Thursdays games in what amounts to his first full season of pro ball. . : Tigers+ ($1,250,000) More 33. 9)The Red Sox picked fourth in the 2021 Draft, their earliest selection since 1967, and landed MLB Pipeline's top-rated prospect in California prepster Mayer. The draft you see every summer covers players born in the. Even though it seems likely there will eventually be a draft, in the immediate-term, teams are behaving as if there wont be one to avoid being caught flat-footed in the event one doesnt materialize, or that it takes a while for the infrastructure that would support a draft to be put in place. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity . He'll likely be tested at shortstop for the Cardinal moving forward, but this is a definitive middle infield profile. Our team has taken in nine showcase tournaments and been closely monitoring fall scrimmages, including sitting in on several exhibitions. He'll ambush pitches over the right field fence, but it's not necessarily his game. . Really loud. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. : D-backs+ ($1,250,000) More 48. Blue Jays: Orelvis Martinez, SS/3B (No. 1/MLB No. Still, this bat will be drafted for the juice. Keith Law. -- $450,000Ruben Menes, RHP, D.R. 1 prospect for the Blue Jays since he signed for $3.5 million back in July 2018, and hes backed that up with his performance in his first full season. 15)Slowed by mononucleosis in his pro debut after the Yankees made him a first-round choice in 2019 out of a New Jersey high school, Volpe used his pandemic downtime to add strength to his advanced hitting skills and has raked throughout 2021. 3 / MLB No. He's big and athletic with explosive power that stems from a combination of raw strength and excellent bat speed. That all means that, truthfully, public rankings of the top international players before Jan. 15 are not a great way to accurately capture the true best players in the class today or what we would consider an industry consensus the way we can in the draft. Combine that with notes from in-person looks (there are sometimes workouts and showcases in Arizona or in close proximity to big MLB events like the Winter Meetings) and supplementary video analysis of my own, and the list is pretty much baked. D-backs: Jordan Lawlar, SS (No. Emerson is largely average on the dirt, though his range and hands do show better than his average speed. Indeed, the size and character of the bonus pool was one of the areas of disagreement during the negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA this past summer. International free agency remains through at least 2026, when the collective bargaining agreement expires. -- $405,000Manuel Genao, RHP, D.R. Munetaka Murakami, the record-setting slugger of the Yakult Swallows in Japan, won't be posted until after 2025, when he will be 25 and no longer subject to the international bonus pools. : White Sox+ ($700,000) More 42. A new year, a new board and new ranks. : Nationals+ ($1,300,000) More 46. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. -- $320,000Juan Frances, OF, Ven. For many scouts, the top international prospect this year is Ethan Salas, a 16-year-old catcher from Venezuela who is also the brother of Jose Salas, a shortstop in the Marlins' system. Troy typically takes the field at second base, though hes played a ton of reps at shortstop too. He played a bit of third base, but with good range to his right and a strong arm, he projects a more natural fit at third base if hes forced off the shortstop position. Reiner Lopez, RHP, Ven. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. : D-backs+ ($950,000) More 19. Shaw does a little bit of everything well. Yankees: Anthony Volpe, SS (No. Regardless of when it is implemented, most of my sources believe an international draft is likely eventually. -- $300,000, MetsDaviel Hurtado, LHP, D.R. Rule Changes Probable Pitchers Starting Lineups . Honeyman really began to turn heads as one of the better hitters on the Caps this past summer. He has touched 100 mph, has a wide array of secondary pitches, and has been praised for his poise and makeup, per MLB.com. The swing is anchored by lightning quick hands that have feel to all-fields with some pull-side juice. Players have little to no recourse when this happens, though that might change depending on the outcome of a recently-filed lawsuit in the Dominican Republic. Tampa Bay signed Colmenarez to a $3 million deal back in January because of his potential at a premium position. Jeremy Rodriguez, SS, D.R. The 2021 Futures Gamer would be second in the Low-A West in slugging and OPS if he had enough at-bats to qualify, while hitting over .300 to boot. The final installment of this weeks set of international player updates revolves around the amateur prospects who will begin to sign a month from now when the new international signing period begins on January 15. Gonzalez isn't a burner and probably won't be a base-stealer as a pro, but hes a very good athlete. Compreshensive MLB draft prospect rankings in a sortable, easy-to-read, feature-rich table. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! He's hit absolutely everywhere he's gone. There's potential here to be an athletic impact bat on the left side of the infield, likely at third base at the next level. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. As far as the two-way potential goes, offensively Skenes has some contact issues but really excels at finding the barrel and has legitimate slugging potential. Honeyman is a solid player in almost every aspect of the game and is a bit of a sum-of-his-parts type of player. 1/MLB No. 4 prospect in Miami's system and said his "offensive skills will make him a valuable player." Emerson showcased a whole lot of tools on the circuit in 2022 with an impressive hit tool and sneaky power. by Handedness. -- $600,000, BrewersAntony Gomez, OF, D.R. 48) Martinez has been pegged as a potential future No. Primary secondary offerings include a fall-off-the-table split-change and a devestating breaking slider, both in the low-to-mid 80s, the latter featuring extreme sweep when he wants to grab it. Here are the Marlins' 2023 Top 30 prospects. Jan 30, 2023. Hes comfortably a plus runner with a huge arm that will play at any outfield spot. Derniche Valdez, SS, D.R. Its also when their dreams are realized. 47)Hassell is off to a solid start in his first full season with a .320/.414/.478 line in 90 games at Low-A Lake Elsinore, showing off the advanced hit tool that made him the eighth overall pick in 2020. : Cubs ($2,800,000) More 7. The changeup shows promise too with feel for pronation. -- $300,000, BravesJohn Estevez, OF, D.R. 2023 International Amateur Prospects Every player set to receive a bonus of $2 million or more is included in this ranking, with a smattering of players with high six-figure bonuses and up. The slider is thrown firm and short with late two-plane tilt that Waldrep gets hitters to chase regularly. Salas is extremely polished for his ageboth as a hitter and as a catcherto the point where he even got playing time in winter ball in the Venezuelan League where he caught and hit against players more than a decade older than him. The floor here is pretty high as far as prep bats go. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Bahamas: Rangers+ ($3,200,000) More 9. Prospects Live Staff. Giants: Marco Luciano, SS (No. -- $300,000Osvaldo Heredia, OF, D.R. He jumped to High-A for his full-season debut this year and hit .256/.430/.548 with 16 homers and 10 steals in 63 games to earn a promotion to Double-A at age 20. The 2020 21st overall pick has shown his trademark power with impressive exit velocities at both Low-A and High-A this summer, and his hit tool has been perhaps even better than expected with a .323 average through 63 games at both stops. : Orioles+ ($2,297,500) More 21. February 26, 2023. Kevin Ereu, SS, Ven. Ethan Salas, C, Ven. : Brewers ($1,400,000) More 36. February 28, 2023. Eric Longenhagen is from Catasauqua, PA and currently lives in Tempe, AZ. by Retrosheet. The international amateur arena is a procedural and ethical mess that has undergone wholesale structural changes several times during my time as a writer, most recently because of what the pandemic did to shift the timeline of each signing period. Covering prospects is all about the future, right? Dollander has premium command, pitch-ability, athleticism and polish. He went from throwing 86 mph in October to now touching 93 mph. Strong eyes and quick twitch gives him the ability to make good swing decisions consistently, and it is rare to see him post poor at-bats. Thirty-one of the players on the 2022 Top 50 International Prospects list are from the Dominican Republic. 5 Dodgers prospects to watch this spring. Evaluators certainly prefer the arm, but theres two-way upside. Venezuelan catcher Ethan Salas, Dominican shortstop. The Dodgers surpassed the luxury tax threshold the previous season and had to forfeit $1,000,000 for Freddie Freeman. This is also when I start to collect biographical data like dates of birth, height/weight, position, and handedness, all of which later finds its way on The Board. In the field, Crews is likely destined for right field where his plus throwing arm and above average speed will be valuable assets. Twins sign twelve international prospects. -- $320,000, CardinalsBracewell Taveras, SS, D.R. The fastball eats. The consensus best hitter and best defender in this year's crop -- high school or college -- he also has at least solid power and homered twice in his first eight pro games in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League. . Under the current system, players with verbal agreements often work out at their future teams complex and have resources available to them there that they wouldnt have at home in the time between when they come to a verbal agreement and when they actually sign. MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft. He just turned 19 in July, meaning there could be fits and starts in his development ahead, but barring an even better prospect coming in the 2022 Draft, he should be in the drivers seat of the Arizona pipeline for the foreseeable future. According to a source, testimony in that case was heard last week, and we may soon learn more about its outcome and subsequent fallout. -- $797,500, AthleticsRamon Landaeta, C, Ven. 55)The only thing that will remove Veen from the Rockies top spot, in all likelihood, will be when he graduates to the big leagues. Esmil Valencia, OF, D.R. February 26, 2023. Ariel Castro, OF, Cuba: Twins ($2,400,000) More 12. Luis Morales, RHP, Cuba: Athletics+ (3,000,000) More 6. He's a true power pitcher with a bulldog mentality on the bump. 96)Milwaukee stuck to a theme by taking a speedy outfielder in the first round for the second consecutive year, following up Garrett Mitchell last summer with Frelick this time around. Still, there are complicated issues that surround a potential draft. -- $300,000, MarlinsJancory De La Cruz, OF, D.R. Waldrep has a super-athletic frame with well-proportioned strength and a wicked quick arm. 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