Tyler Zuber, RHP April 3, 2023. Age: 25 A former buzzy catching prospect, the hype surrounding Melendez has subsided. The Arizona Complex League just got underway, so well give Candelario a pass on his lackluster results through his first dozen games. 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. A new grip on his high-spin curveball makes the pitch a different-looking pitch than what it was in 2020. The tall and lanky lefty has a solid curveball and a fastball in the mid-'90s that could give him a push as an SP2 or SP3 down the road. Age: 25 The cousin of Alcides Escobar, Garcia has a present solid hit tool, speed, and good defense. 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?' 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. Raised in the Midwest, and with lots of baseball. Its more likely he finds a role in the upper minors that gets the occasional call-up as an injury replacement. Futures Focus Episode 42: 2021 MLB Draft Review, Minnesota Twins 2021 Midseason Top 50 Prospects. Tagged: 2021 Mid-Season Top 30, Texas Rangers, Jack Leiter, Josh Jung, Cole Winn, Justin Foscue, Evan Carter, Josh H. Smith, Dustin Harris, Ezequiel Duran, Davis Wendzel, Ronny Henriquez, Bubba Thompson, Cody Bradford, Yerry Rodriguez, Bayron Lora, Glenn Otto, Trevor Hauver, Tekoah Roby, Owen White, Joe Barlow, Aaron Zavala, Sam Huff, Sherten Still in need of more seasoning, Isbel still profiles as a high-floor solid contributor for a 5 year stretch in the majors. Current Level: AAA. With a mature frame with command, Kaufman should remain a starter, albeit in an organization flush with starting pitcher prospects. Asa Lacy, LHP Highest Level: Rookie His walk rate is way too high, but the kid has added some velo to sit in the low-90s, and also added a change up to go with his plus curve. Highest Level: College Age: 24 Daniel Lynch, LHP (No. 62)2. Age: 24 Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, https://www.prospects1500.com/author/royals004/. Age: 18 12. Highest Level: Double A Kowar also had a 3-game cameo for the Royals that didnt yield desirable results, however thats no reflection on his 2021 minor league campaign. Drew Parrish, LHP (January unranked) 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. 42. Jeison Guzman, SS (January rank #36) The former Sun Devil (#ForksUp) had an impressive showing in Idaho Falls, the Royals Rookie league affiliate. Age: 21 Age: 24 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2021 Bowman Sterling Prospect Autographs AUSTIN COX #BSPA-AC K.C. Brady McConnell, SS (January rank #17) At first, he made the trade look good for the Royals, hitting .304 . Pena doesnt have any bankable results yet, and is still a few years away, but the talent is palpable. The lefty hitter will turn 25 in May and you could see him as a useful reserve outfielder in Kansas City at some point this year, but I wouldnt expect much more than that from him. Rivero remains on the backup catcher path, as hes not forcing Salvador Perez off of the position. Highest Level: Rookie Lee has been gifted with tremendous speed, as he finished with the 2nd highest SB total in MiLB during the 2019 season. 12. Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor 45. I think there is a pretty significant drop-off in prospect quality at this point, with everyone either having some red flags, coming off injury or a poor season, or is so far away from the big leagues it is difficult to project performance. Age: 21 Hes a project for the Royals minor league hitting development team and theres a high chance he never makes it, but if he pans out, he could be a potential star. Delvin Capellan, RHP Nick Loftin, 2B/SS 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. Tyler Gentry, OF (January rank #26) Kansas City Royals Top 50 Prospects (2023) January 28, 2023 Adam Halpin AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists 8 Kansas City Royals Top 50 graphic design by Michael Packard, @CollectingPack on Twitter In a couple of fairly significant moves, the Royals traded two projected regulars in Michael A. Taylor and Adalberto Mondesi. A prospect to bump up higher in OBP leagues, Collins has displayed great athleticism and his ability to get on base is unquestioned. 29. Acquired: 2018 Trade (Washington) Top 30s:ALW: HOU | LAA | OAK | SEA | TEXALC: CLE | CWS | DET | KC | MINALE: BAL | BOS | NYY | TB | TORNLW: ARI | COL | LAD | SD | SFNLC: CHC | CIN | MIL | PIT | STLNLE: ATL | MIA | NYM | PHI | WSH. Its Nick Prattos 15th of the season too, he and Bobby Witt Jr. hit consecutive homers for the 4TH time this season! Power and speed is evident, with a plus hit tool. Kansas City Royals' 2021 Pre-Season Top 50 Prospects Nate shares his top 50 Royals' dynasty prospects. Current Level: AAA. Hernandez posted a 5.38 ERA in 23 starts last season in Single-A Columbia, striking out 71 and walking 40 in 77 innings. 19. Hes the Royals No. He was even better there, crushing 16 homers and posting a .972 OPS. 35. Super high ceiling for Pena. 49. Zach Haake, RHP Maikel Garcia, SS 4. Age: 24 38. 11. That leads to our brand new scouting report pages that contains their reports from the preseason. March 20, 2023. Age: 26 Age: 23 Where the Mariners' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 6 Players in parentheses have the same grade. Age: 18 Carter Jensen (2021 MO) lines this one for a double to the opposite field. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 109 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. Here are the Royals' 2021 Top 30 Prospects March 16th, 2021 Anne Rogers @ anne__rogers 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 Pipeline's Top 30 Prospects list in their rookie seasons. 33. Age: 21 Brady McConnell, SS #LSU commit pic.twitter.com/Nnqk5RKrI3, Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) July 23, 2020, 34. His results have been mixed with decent strikeout numbers but high walk totals in Low-A. So far, so good. 7. *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page. Biggest jump/fallHere are the players whose ranks changed the most from the 2019 preseason list to the 2020 preseason list: Jump: Noah Murdock, RHP (2020: NR | 2020: No.16) -- An imposing presence on the mound at 6-foot-8, Murdock showed significant strides in his strength, arsenal and control when he got to the Royals fall instructional program in Kansas City last year. The strikeout are there, but so is an elevated walk rate in his first professional season. Current Level: High-A. I still see Witt as an everyday, perennial All-Star SS, however. Odds and lines subject to change. 40. Rays prospect duo enjoying taste of the big leagues. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 11 Highest Level: Rookie Ford's Classic run, poise impress on, off field. Current Level: Low-A. 2. 28. 41. The Royals were hoping they had acquired a strike-thrower, but his walks spiked significantly after the trade. Arrow still points up, though. Highest Level: High A Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 5, Pick 135 Servais sets starting rotation; Celesten visits Mariners. He hit .293/.382/.455 with 12 home runs and 19 steals in 110 games for Double-A Northwest Arkansas. January 9, 2021 Highest Level: College Age: 21 Collins has a line-drive approach which allows him to minimize strikeouts and get on base at .400 clip. Yefri Del Rosario, RHP (January rank #13) Cox has mid-rotation upside with a very nice fastball/curveball combination. Where applicable, youll see a players name hyperlinked. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Nick Pratto, 1B (January rank #43) 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. Little bit of power in the morning pic.twitter.com/WUNMEWXbEe, Erick Pea (@erickpena20_) December 28, 2020. Maikel Garcia, SS4. Gavin Cross, OF ( MLB No. Jackson Kowar, RHP His breaking ball has been a work in progress, but overall he still has some good potential and could move quickly if he improves his command. Age: 25 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. 3 K. pic.twitter.com/DUxZ5cDAKn, Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) May 15, 2021, 17. Age: 22 He has good raw power and exit velo numbers, but Ive read mixed reviews about his defense behind the plate. Age: 26 The arsenal of pitches doesnt possess a standout, at lower levels Heasley is able to mix his pitches to get effective results. Highest Level: High A March 17, 2023. Certainly a surprise to many with Rocker on the board, dont look past the lefty prepster from Connecticut; his statistical output is off the chart at nearly 22 K/9! Age: 20 Age: 22 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. Who should be higher? 24. Recovery from Tommy John surgery is always an exercise in patience; Tillo has just resumed his rehab assignment. 3 pitch mix with the ability to remain a starter. Id look for him to study those starts and come out with much better results in his first full season. 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. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 44 42. Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects:1. Age: 25 Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact Berroa was the prized prospect in the Johnny Damon trade, coming over from the A's organization. Highly capable at SS, the Royals will find a way to get his bat in the lineup. 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. He was a bit old for the level - he turned 26 in July - and he hardly draws any walks, but with few third base options, he could force the issue and get a shot at some point. Peyton Wilson, 2B/OF (January rank N/A) 31. He was terrific in 26 games at Low-A Columbia last year, hitting .293/.423/.596 with seven home runs and 22 walks, with a hitting profile that is not that dissimilar to Vinnie Pasquantino. Acquired: 2015 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 64 The right-hander can now touch 100 mph with his fastball while sitting comfortably in the mid-90s, and his extension gives him added deception on the pitch. He was really good in college, so the Royals will continue to extend the leash for their 2nd round pick from 2019. Keep your on him. These top prospects are closing in on the Majors. Current Level: High-A. Seuly Matias, OF (January rank #25) 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. 20. Tier 5: Players who are worth keeping an eye on, but likely to never make a teams 40-man roster. The prize of the Andrew Benintendi trade last summer, Way struck out 127 hitters in 108 innings in High-A between the Yankees and Royals organization, with a solid 3.75 ERA overall. March 31, 2023. Its been a bumpy and injury-prone road since. March 22, 2023. 23. I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. Age: 23 July 22, 2021 Where the Blue Jays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. 10 is catcher Carter Jensen, who went to Park Hill HS in Kansas City before the Royals drafted him in the third round in 2021. As the heir apparent to Salvador Perez, Melendezs 2021 redemption tour is in full swing. Where the Royals' Top 30 prospects are starting season April 4, 2023 Royals' farm gets boost from Draft bats March 20, 2023 No. Kris Bubic, LHP He could move quickly, especially if he is a reliever, where many evaluators think he profiles best. Hes back to throwing this spring but on a rehab progression. Rylan Kaufman, LHP (January rank #45) He hit for good power at Arkansas and had some good exit velocity metrics, but hit just two home runs as a pro. Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor Zerpa is good. Current Level: Low-A. Highest Level: Rookie Age: 24 Highest Level: Rookie Bubic remains barely prospect eligible after a decent rookie showing in the Bigs during the 2020 season. Top 100. 27. He possesses good power, good feel to hit, and plays stellar defense. Current Level: High-A. The lefty dominated in High-A, where he was old for his level and struggled upon joining the Royals in Double-A. Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 70 Age: 18 Plus stuff, good sequencing and well above average control have front offers staffers dreaming of a Lacy-Lynch 1-2 punch. Current Level: Low-A. Seuly Matias, OF For the second straight year, shortstop phenom Bobby Witt Jr. headlines the Royals Top 30 Prospects list, and the 20-year-old seems to just be getting better since he was drafted No. Organizational depth at this point. Lacy was the best LHP in the 2020 Draft. Marsh still displays excellent control, and now the strikeout rates are escalating for the former Arizona State hurler. Age: 22 440 FEET. When it comes to 6-foot-7 center fielders, the only current example is, ironically, Aaron Judge. I was pretty big on Marsh when he was drafted, but the pandemic and injuries have really prevented him from getting off to a good start to his pro career. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 76 Highest Level: High A Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 105 Highest Level: College For the first time since being drafted back in 2018, Nate Eaton has cracked our top 30 Royals prospect rankings. 27. #Royals Bobby Witt Jr. hasnt even played above Rookie ball and hes out here making it look easy! He seems to have a mature approach to the plate with a decent amount of walks and very few strikeouts, and many evaluators seem to think he has plus power potential. Age: 21 5 at the start of 22 -- now hes a mainstay in the middle of the Royals lineup. Physical LH bat with strength and juice. 9 overall pick in the 2022 Draft is the No. 40. Lacy comes with major red flags at this point, suffering from a complete inability to throw strikes that may be due to a back injury or may be just the yips. You can also read Prospects Live, David Leskys top Royals prospect list and Royals Farm Report still has good analysis of Royals prospects. Age: 27 Staumont has taken hold of a high-leverage spot in KCs pen. Daniel Lynch, LHP (January rank #4) 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. Carlos Hernandez, RHP (January rank #12) Hes not quite the free-swinger Whit was in the minors, and he did smack 16 home runs in 2021, although Im a bit skeptical of his power. He's got a big fastball and that's about it in terms of high-profile stuff. Advanced feel on the mound and developing a breaking pitch pic.twitter.com/v0LqdB2mCS. Chicago native & @UICBaseball commit Ben Hernandez struck out the side in a perfect 9th in yesterdays #UAALLAMERICA Game in front of his hometown crowd at Wrigley Field. Age: 21 Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Isbel is more a high-floor type of prospect, but should be a serviceable corner OF (likely LF) at the MLB level. . Scott Blewett, RHP (January rank #39) His first Low-A triple, featuring Ben Kudrna and Frank Mozzicato. The 23-year-old struck out 72 in 56 innings in Double-A last year, but had a high walk rate and a 5.14 ERA. Gabe Speier, LHP (January unranked) A vast majority of these players have been acquired in 2016 through the 2020 MLB Draft. The clock is ticking on Guzman, as he enters his 5th season in the Royals system. If he can cut that down without sacrificing too much power, he could stick as a plus defender in the corners who can cover center if need be, or at worst, a fourth outfielder. Thats probably why the Royals targeted the right-hander in their trade with the Twins for Michael A. Taylor. Good control will give him an outside chance at viability. His strikeout and walk rates both improved upon a promotion to High-A. Bullpens require flamethrowers and Hernandez certainly fits that bill with his premium velocity fastball and high strikeout rate. Asa Lacy, LHP (No. 30. Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency 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. Current Level: AAA. How did Jimmy Govern not make the list? The Royals have a lot of good future depth at a few key positions with these prospects on the rise. Kansas City Royals Prospects Overview System analysis, top prospects, projected lineups, and more Current Top Prospects 1 Gavin Cross OF 2 Cayden Wallace 3B 3 Drew Waters OF 4 Ben. He has a rocket for an arm - he was good enough to be considered as a pitcher - and likely profiles at third base long-term. So far, the production hasnt met the expectations when they signed him in 2015. Highest Level: Rookie Age: 24 8. Wilson is your prototypical scrappy gamer who can play all over the field and profiles as a utility infielder. Hes an athlete who can draw a walk on occasion, but is still a bit raw. The college lefty could force his way into a late season call-up in 2021. He has a plus glove in center and a strong arm, so he can at least provide some defensive utility, but the upside with his bat is likely pretty limited. Current Level: Rookie. Current Level: MLB. Age: 22 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?' April 5, 2023. 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. He is definitely one to watch. 37. Omar Florentino, SS Current Level: High-A. Blewett made 2 relief appearances in Kansas City and didnt set the world on fire. He has good, but not plus speed, and a good enough to arm to try shortstop or third base. Jon Heasley, RHP Emmanuel Rivera, 3B (January unranked) Nick Heath, OF Hes a local kid from St. Joseph who attended Central Arkansas, and his fastball sits in the low-90s, so I guess that doesnt scream huge upside. He has a chance to be a reliever, due to high strikeout rates. Evan Steele, LHP The hesitance around such a profile allowed a consensus top-30 overall prospect in James Wood of the Nationals to fall to the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft and Spencer Jones to "fall" to the Yankees at 22nd overall. Age: 22 These list wont have updated reports on the players, were saving that for the offseason. Lee tends to see a lot of pitches in his at-bats, which I was able to witness in-person in 2019. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Hell need to improve plate discipline to be able to move up the ladder. Age: 21 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. Khalil Lee, OF As with most teams, if not all, some drafts have been better than others. Seven of the Royals top 10 prospects are hitters, while most of the Royals pitchers populate in the middle of the list. Age: 24 Will Klein, RHP Highest Level: Rookie Age: 19 Mejia currently plays the role of part-time Utility player for the Royals. Highest Level: MLB Erick Pena, OF Recently promoted to AA, Zerpa dominated in Quad Cities, displaying excellent control and tantalizing strikeout rates. MJ Melendez, C (January rank #15) 47. Vinnie Pasquantino jumped to No. *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page*, 1. 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. So uhh.this Alec Marsh kid is pretty good. 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. Age: 24 He hit just 11 home runs in 113 games, but again, he was an 18-year-old kid, and he seemed to get better as the season went along. 7 on Top 100)2. Age: 23 Add in his good plate discipline and youre looking at a solid big leaguer, if not more. Current Level: 2021 2nd Rd Draft Selection (#43 Overall). Strictly a bullpen arm, the lefty is knocking on the door for another shot in the big league bullpen after previously unsuccessful auditions in 2019 and 2020. 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. Jeison Guzman, SS Current Level: Low-A. 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 10. Wilmin Candelario, SS Armed with a high 90s fastball, he induces a ton of swings and misses from opponents, racking up 13.0 K/9 in 2020. 44. 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! AL West. Highest Level: Rookie Look for him to continue to lock down the 8th inning in front of Greg Holland. 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. His mechanics were out of whack because of a knee injury, and he had a minor surgery to fix the problem this offseason. Austin Cox, LHP (January rank #11) The physical traits are all there, with a long way to go before becoming completely viable. Pitcher has made two mistakes to Massey tonight and Massey didnt miss either of em. Highest Level: MLB If you want a reminder on what OFP (Overall Future Potential), we wrote something up in the offseason about it. Playing at an age-appropriate level in Quad Cities, Vinnie is looking more and more like a valuable bench bat at the highest level. Its safe to say that Pratto hasnt lived up to expectation. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 52 We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. 11. Age: 22 He destroyed minor league pitching last year, hitting .336/.434/.516 in 35 games at High-A, and actually improved his OPS upon a promotion to Double-A Northwest Arkansas with 16 home runs in 73 games and a line of .321/.417/.555. A wide range of outcomes is still probable for Del Rosario, however the stuff is present. But hes walked 83 batters in 80 minor league innings and allowed 68 runs, those arent numbers that will keep you on prospect lists for long. He should be ranked above a lot of these guys who made the list. 35. I have to cut Gambrell some slack as he made 10 starts after being drafted out of Oregon State. 2 on the Royals Top 30 list this year -- and hopes to graduate off the prospect list sometime in 2021 with his debut looming. Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 12 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. 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. 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. Age: 19 Born in Arizona. Control is often the last skill that young hurlers develop, with Hernandez being no different. Top 10 by Position. 9. Zach Haake, RHP (January rank #37) Vinnie Pasquantino knocks one out of the park and puts @ODUBaseball on the board early in the 1st. So far, so good. Age: 20 He will have to get more whiffs, or at least improve his command, but Kudrna has the physical upside to improve. 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. 19. Darryl Collins, OF 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. #Royals No. Highest Level: Low A #LetsGlow pic.twitter.com/9sSewyomSn. 25. With several others in the system with a similar skill set, hell have to be spectacular to get to that level. Cayden Wallace, 3BComplete Top 30 list . 21. While Esky was a free-swinging ambush hitter, Garcia has a walk rate of 10.7 percent in the minors (Garcia has already drawn more walks in 379 minor league games than Esky did in 782 career minor league games). While some scouts compare him to another former Royal, Carlos Beltran, I see Pena getting a heavy dose of right field. 43. Current Level: Rookie. 2 overall in 2019, despite not having any Minor League games last year. 43. 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. Rylan Kaufman, LHP 39. I think he still has starter potential with his big frame, but hes already 26 years old and his window is closing. After playing in the Arizona Fall League last year, Gentry could move quickly this season. 17 | 2021: NR) -- He provides quality defense and some savvy on the bases, but he has been passed by other infield prospects in the system because he has been more aggressive than productive at the plate. Brewer Hicklen, OF Where the Rays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. 47. The Royals have some young studs ranked among their best prospects, but they also have a number on the verge of the Majors. 1 guy and leads a position-player-heavy Top 10. Jensen was able to draw his free passes without striking out that much - a 21 percent whiff rate. 1 prospect and ended the year fourth in AL Rookie of the Year voting. The results were not good, with nearly 14 H/9 given up in those starts. 25. Ive been writing my series covering 2022 Kansas City Royals prospects to watch from each level this morning and I cant get over how nasty Ben Hernandezs change up is. 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