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. 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. Its Nick Prattos 15th of the season too, he and Bobby Witt Jr. hit consecutive homers for the 4TH time this season! MJ Melendez began last year as the Royals No. Charlie Neuweiler, RHP. Current Level: 2021 2nd Rd Draft Selection (#43 Overall). Brady McConnell, SS Peyton Wilson hit his 11th home run of the season earlier today. 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. Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects:1. The Royals third-round pick in the 2020 Draft, Gentry beat High-A quickly by hitting .336/.434/.516, then was promoted to Double-A on June 14. 'Home run hero' Ford feted by British school kids. Marsh still displays excellent control, and now the strikeout rates are escalating for the former Arizona State hurler. Age: 19 I suppose he could become Whit Merrifield, but right now he looks like an okay utility infielder you keep on your bench. 2 prospect; hell be an Opening Day outfielder and play behind the plate in 2023. Jonathan Bowlan, RHP 28. Hell need to bring his walk rate down, but hes a guy that could have some helium with a good season. He didnt play much his first season after signing, and while he mashed with 14 home runs for Quad Cities in 2022, he was a bit old for High-A. Highest Level: Rookie 24. An ERA under 1.5 with a K:BB ratio of nearly 8.5 to 1 will get my attention. Current Level: Rookie. April 5, 2023. For the Royals, the recent hallmark of drafts is their 2018 edition, which is starting to pay some big dividends on the starting pitching front. I feel like Gentry should be getting a bit more love from prospect lists, but I suppose his age (hell turn 24 in February) is likely keeping him from getting more recognition. Omar Florentino, SS Bobby Witt Jr., SS (No. MJ Melendez, C (January rank #15) A new grip on his high-spin curveball makes the pitch a different-looking pitch than what it was in 2020. Hes a fastball/slider pitcher who can get his heater in the mid-to-high-90s. These list wont have updated reports on the players, were saving that for the offseason. 3 pitch mix with the ability to remain a starter. Kyle Isbel, OF Christian Chamberlain, LHP (January rank #31) Age: 21 Current Level: High-A 33. Current Level: AA. Arrow still points up, though. Age: 21 Age: 23 Age: 23 19. Highest Level: MLB I dont really see this guy very high on prospect lists and I have to wonder why. 39. The Royals Review top 30 Royals prospects list, Royals lose 4-0 in less time than it takes to watch the first disc of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Special Edition, Royals Rumblings - News for April 18, 2023, 3 Royals minor leaguers enjoying a strong start to 2023. If he becomes a lefty fifth starter who throws strikes and gets grounders, the Royals would take that to the bank. I view Gutierrez as a pinch hitter, defensive replacement type of player. A bit of an undersized starting pitcher, the results are not small, as Parrish sports 11.6 K/9 with a 55:11 K:BB ratio in 42 2/3 IP. The Royals were hoping they had acquired a strike-thrower, but his walks spiked significantly after the trade. Current Level: AA. 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. Organizations love players like him because they know what they have and arent fully dependent on guys to hit lofty ceilings. 42. Kris Bubic, LHP 3. Bowlan is another guy I was really big on when he was drafted, but Tommy John surgery really derailed his career. Daniel Tillo, LHP (January rank #19) Rays call up top prospect, eye 12-0 start. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 34 At nearly 4 years younger than the average AA age, Yefri is more than holding his own for the Naturals. Current Level: AAA. Still, I like his power potential and his plate discipline, and the 23-year-old could be one to watch this year. Waters should get a shot at a lot of playing time in Kansas City this year, likely in right field. Michael Massey, 2B *Clicking on the players name allows you to view their Baseball-Reference page*, 1. Michael Kelley One of three high school pitchers the Royals picked early in the 2021 draft, Panzini made his pro debut at Low-A Columbia in 2022. Hell never be confused with fellow Royal, Salvador Perez, from a hitting standpoint, but hell play well enough behind the dish to be a big league backup. His mechanics were out of whack because of a knee injury, and he had a minor surgery to fix the problem this offseason. 4. Look for Heath to get some playing time as a platoon outfielder this year in Kansas City. Highest Level: Rookie Age: 24 He possesses good power, good feel to hit, and plays stellar defense. Rylan Kaufman, LHP Maikel Garcia, SS Gabe Speier, LHP (January unranked) Rays prospect duo enjoying taste of the big leagues. A wide range of outcomes is still probable for Del Rosario, however the stuff is present. Age: 22 AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists Vinnie Pasquantino knocks one out of the park and puts @ODUBaseball on the board early in the 1st. Yohanse Morel, RHP 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. Zerpa is probably a lower-ceiling pitcher, but he has shown an ability to throw strikes, and he did miss bats at Double-A last year with 9.7 strikeouts-per-nine innings. 34. Highest Level: Low A 26. Acquired: 2016 Draft, Rd 3 , Pick 103 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. 20. Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency Highest Level: MLB Current Level: Low-A. Age: 19 Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor The former second-round pick out of Alabama hit well in his first full pro season last year, with a line of .268/.359/.456 with 14 home runs and 23 steals in 88 games for High-A Quad Cities. Kowars changeup is one of the best in the minors, which allows his high-velocity, but straight, fastball play up. Alec Marsh, RHP 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. Age: 18 Your email address will not be published. Current Level: 2021 1st Rd Draft Selection #7 Overall. 47. The ceiling is sky-high for Morel, with a high variance of outcomes still in play. Highest Level: Rookie Gabriel Cancel, 1B 1 guy and leads a position-player-heavy Top 10. Raised in the Midwest, and with lots of baseball. Acquired: 2018 Trade (Washington) Age: 24 14. 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. And now, in July of 2021, we will have the fifth edition of our mid-season rankings here at Royals Farm Report. 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. Acquired: 2016 Draft, Rd 29 He was ranked too low in January and is rocketing up organizational rankings thus far in 2021. 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. Tyler Gentry, OF (January rank #26) Age: 22 Current Level: High-A The first professional season has been a good one for the outfielder from the University of Alabama. Highest Level: Low A To prove the point, his pull (38.5 percent) and opposite-field (39.1) rates were nearly equal at Lake Elsinore. 15. 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. 41. Super high ceiling for Pena. 2 perfect innings so far. Age: 18 Big, strong and physical, Gentry has raw power that hes still unlocking. Players in parentheses have the same grade. Highest Level: MLB I think we were all a little surprised when the Royals chose to add Angel Zerpa to the 40-man roster this offseason in order to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft. The first professional season has been a good one for the outfielder from the University of Alabama. Jonathan Bowlan, RHP, 25, AA 15. 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 Here's a look at the Royals' top prospects: 1. Entering the Top 30 this year are 17-year-old shortstop Daniel Vasquez, whom the Royals signed during the international signing period this year; right-hander Will Klein, who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 Draft; and right-hander Samuel Valerio, who burst onto the scene at fall instructional camp with a 102-mph fastball. Current Level: High-A. Nick Loftin, UTIL 5. The Royals youth movement made its way to Kansas City last year, with 21 rookies appearing in a game and 13 players who made their Major League debuts in 2022. Highest Level: High School He has a chance to be a reliever, due to high strikeout rates. 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. 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. Nick Loftin, 2B/SS Highest Level: Double A Asa Lacy, LHP (January rank #2) Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 44 Thats probably why the Royals targeted the right-hander in their trade with the Twins for Michael A. Taylor. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 6 6. Gavin Cross is the real deal, multiple scouts said throughout this process, and the No. His results have been mixed with decent strikeout numbers but high walk totals in Low-A. 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. He doesnt possess the ceiling of an Erick Pena, but theres no denying the high floor for Loftin. His 3-game MLB debut notwithstanding, Lynch still projects as a solid #2/3 type starter to slot in behind Lacy in the rotation. The versatile fielder isnt a glove-only prospect; he has a good feel to hit with 10-15 homers at peak. 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. Ben Hernandez, RHP (January rank #14) 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. Gavin Cross, OF (MLB No. March 20, 2023. I probably shouldnt let that 7.32 ERA in Double-A sour me on him so much - his strikeout rates continue to be very good - but 103 runs (95 earned) allowed in 124 13 innings is uh.not good. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 52 Age: 22 pic.twitter.com/Uns5DEEYu7. Heasley has gone 7-3 with a 3.33 ERA at Double-A, striking out 120 batters in 105.1 innings. Evan Steele, LHP But there are still plenty of rising prospects to know. 3. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Age: 21 Current Level: AAA. 2019 stats (Rookie): 51.1 IP, 3.33 ERA, 4.19 FIP, 25.1% K%, 6.4% BB%, 1.05 HR/. 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. Kansas City Royals' 2021 Pre-Season Top 50 Prospects Nate shares his top 50 Royals' dynasty prospects. He has some nasty stuff, but being able to harness it eludes him. Jensen was able to draw his free passes without striking out that much - a 21 percent whiff rate. A knee injury ended his 21 season early, but he quickly showed it wouldnt affect him in 22. Angel Berroa #15, 2002. Samuel Valerio, RHP Scott Blewett, RHP 2021 has gone just as well, as he moved to Double-A Northwest Arkansas and slid into the front of the Naturals' rotation after Bowlan went down in late May with Tommy John surgery. Still in need of more seasoning, Isbel still profiles as a high-floor solid contributor for a 5 year stretch in the majors. Since 2018, Steele only has 49 innings under his belt. 45. Current Level: High-A. Nick Heath, OF Age: 19 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. He shouldnt need much time to make it to a bench role, and possibly more. 19. Age: 25 Age: 23 The lefty dominated in High-A, where he was old for his level and struggled upon joining the Royals in Double-A. Acquired: 2016 Draft, Rd 16 Current Level: High-A. 23. Ben Kudrna, RHP (January rank N/A) Highest Level: Rookie 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. The flamethrower out of Eastern Illinois possesses a 4 pitch mix, with the changeup still in development. Emilio Marquez, LHP (January unranked) pic.twitter.com/UMatRBjAAP, Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) July 21, 2020. 13. 30. For the next couple of weeks we'll take a deeper look at the top prospects at each position for KC, including ETA's, where we project them to start in 2021, where they are currently ranked on our top 50, where we project them to be ranked before the 2022 season, and their stats from the last season in which they played professional baseball. Age: 22 If the Royals could wind back the clock, theyd likely take Evan White in the first base spot. A vast majority of these players have been acquired in 2016 through the 2020 MLB Draft. Should flash 20 HR power as well. 37. The Crimson Tide product has a nice blend of power, speed, and hit. Shane Panzini, RHP (January rank N/A) The results were not good, with nearly 14 H/9 given up in those starts. Highest Level: Double A 30 on Top 100)4. Highest Level: College Zach Haake, RHP 10. 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. The Royals went underslot with Mozzicato to get Kudrna in the second round, so the two will always be linked in the minds of many fans. 26. Age: 22 Plus stuff, good sequencing and well above average control have front offers staffers dreaming of a Lacy-Lynch 1-2 punch. Seuly continues to fall down prospect rankings, due to his inability to make enough contact. I have to cut Gambrell some slack as he made 10 starts after being drafted out of Oregon State. The Royals traded Trevor Rosenthal to the Padres for Olivares. The physical traits are all there, with a long way to go before becoming completely viable. Current Level: AA. He hit .293/.382/.455 with 12 home runs and 19 steals in 110 games for Double-A Northwest Arkansas. 16. Otherwise mediocre results at age-appropriate levels are cause for concern. Jensen is a lefty bat with a mature approach to the plate and power potential, and while I think he moves to the outfield eventually due to his offensive upside, Ive read good things about his defense behind the plate. Age: 22 Age: 20 Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 6 April 5, 2023. Tagged: 2021 Mid-Season Top 30, Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr., MJ Melendez, Asa Lacy, Nick Pratto, Alec Marsh, Daniel Lynch, Frank Mozzicato, Jackson Kowar, Erick Pena, Kyle Isbel, Austin Cox, Ben Kudrna, Angel Zerpa, Vinnie Pasquantino, Jonathan Bowlan, Zach Haake, Nick Loftin, Darryl Collins, Shane Panzini, Ben Hernandez, Daniel Vasquez, Christian Chamberlain, LHP (January rank #31) Bobby Witt Jr. began the year as baseballs No. 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. Depth Types. Here are the players whose ranks changed the most from the 2022 preseason list to the 2023 preseason list: Jump: Tyler Gentry, OF (2022: 29 | 2023: 8)No Royals prospect took a bigger step forward than Gentry in 2022. He came to the Royals and immediately hit, even after joining the big leagues. The Royals continue to stockpile talent, as the championship run of 2015 fades further into the rear-view mirror. Daniel Lynch, LHP (January rank #4) Draft . Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 70 Carlos Hernandez, RHP Edward Olivares, OF Strikeouts (14.3 K/9) and walks (6.8 K/9) have both been plentiful in his debut season, however the ace-level potential still remains. How do you feel about the overall strength of the system? Nick Loftin, UTIL5. The right-hander has a fastball in the mid-90s with a decent breaking ball, and had good strikeout numbers as a 20-year-old in Low-A. 48. 2 on the Royals Top 30 list this year -- and hopes to graduate off the prospect list sometime in 2021 with his debut looming. It wont be long before hes ready. Mejia currently plays the role of part-time Utility player for the Royals. He will have to get more whiffs, or at least improve his command, but Kudrna has the physical upside to improve. Sebastian Rivero, C (January rank #38) Alexander was an afterthought in the Braves trade, but he smacked 25 home runs in 114 games overall last year in Double-A, with 19 steals to boot. He made nine starts in Double-A last year, but the strikeouts werent there and his walk rate spiked. Maikel Garcia, SS (January rank #28) Where the Rays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Highest Level: Low A Speaking of redemption, Pratto has mashed the baseball throughout 2021, earning a nod in this years Futures Game. He gets good power out of his 59 frame, and I suppose you can dream and imagine him turning into left-handed version of Dustin Pedroia, but even if hes a utility player with decent power and speed, thats valuable to have. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Fall: Ben Hernandez, RHP (2022: 16 | 2023: NR)Hernandez was the Royals second-round pick in the 2020 Draft and boasted one of the best changeups in the high school class that year. 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?' Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 14 Erick Pena, OF 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. More figure to follow. Its more likely he finds a role in the upper minors that gets the occasional call-up as an injury replacement. Players are graded on a 20-80 scouting scale for future tools -- 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 32 Advanced feel on the mound and developing a breaking pitch pic.twitter.com/v0LqdB2mCS. Yohanse Morel, RHP (January rank #21) Drew Waters, Beck Way, Andrew Hoffmann, Samad Taylor, T.J. Sikkema, Chandler Champlain and Steven Cruz all joined the Royals in the past year from other organizations. Panzini is an older high school player without much more physical projection left; at nearly 17 K/9 with an ERA under 1, you simply cant argue with the results. Darryl Collins, OF (January rank #23) 22. Where the Astros' Top 30 prospects are starting the season April 5, 2023 Talented outfield prospects plentiful for Astros March 24, 2023 Sara Goodrum breaks down Astros' prospects in Q&A March 15, 2023 More Prospects News Astros Prospect Highlights More Prospects Highlights 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 Wilson is your prototypical scrappy gamer who can play all over the field and profiles as a utility infielder. Age: 24 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. Like a lot of pitchers, health stands in the way of progression. Cancels ceiling is a utility bench player, with an average hit tool and average power. Maikel Garcia, SS4. Hell need to improve plate discipline to be able to move up the ladder. 27. 5. The college lefty could force his way into a late season call-up in 2021. Highest Level: College Age: 24 Tyler Zuber, RHP Age: 24 Age: 19 Highest Level: Rookie Hes athletic and strong with a good walk rate (13 percent last year) and could play either corner outfield position. Highest Level: College Highest Level: High A Kudrna and the hitter were on the same page re: how long they wanted this at-bat to last. Vinnie Pasquantino jumped to No. 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. Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact 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. Hes already being tagged with potential Ace label. Counting down MLB's Top 10 farm systems. 29 on Top 100)3. He didnt play in the second half due to an oblique injury and he was a bit overwhelmed in the Arizona Fall League, but he could be a useful bench player in Triple-A that gets called up a few times this season. Hes 2-2 with a 2B and a HR in the 3rd inning. He has excellent control , which will allow him to continue to develop as a starter. April 6, 2023. Age: 21 Jackson Kowar, RHP5. 2. He needs to stay healthy and pitch a complete season to set his pathway. Potential 2021 Graduates: Jackson Kowar, Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Pratto, Kyle Isbel, Emmanuel Rivera Honorable Mentions: Anderson Paulino I just haven't seen enough from Paulino to keep him in the top 50 at the moment. Age: 21 Will Klein, RHP 13. pic.twitter.com/jOmv1vO53b, MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 14, 2021, 7. Bowlan was off to a dominating start at AA Northwest Arkansas prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery. The ability to control the baseball will determine his success. Age: 22 Age: 24 See More Details about "2021 Bowman Sapphire Edition - Chrome Prospects Autogr." Return to top. A lot of Royals fans didnt like the team reaching for Mozzicato for the #7 pick in the 2021 draft, myself included, but the young lefty out of Connecticut has showed some promise early on. How did Jimmy Govern not make the list? 3 big questions come into focus at Blue Jays camp. Grant Gavin, RHP (January rank #44) Olivares has raked in AAA, but that hasnt yet translated into sustained success in Kansas City. Alec Marsh, RHP (January rank #30) For the next couple of weeks we'll take a deeper look at the . The curret crop of prospects is impressive, with the farm system ranked No. Highest Level: AA. 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