. Hell sit in the mid-90s, touching the upper registers with his fastball that features great finishing life and pairs that with arguably the best pitch in the 2021 class in his 70-grade slider. (Cross), As with Jones above, Peyton Graham is likely going to be a value pick in FYPDs this year. This is a potential #1 overall prospect if the power gets up into the 20+ homer range. Whisenhunt missed all of his college season after testing positive for a banned substance and ended up falling to the second round. The improved command and control shown in 2021 was huge for Williams draft stock and helped take his already impressive arsenal to new heights. So I came into making these rankings thinking I was going to love Cam Collier, but I believe this ranking would make me the low guy on him. Check out Skippers on YouTube for more Fantasy Baseball content. Bachmans stuff is so good, he could pitch out of the Angels bullpen THIS season. Carson Whisenhunt, P San Francisco Giants. (Cross), Drafted: #5 Overall | From: IMG Academy (FL), Elijah Green possesses the best tools in the 2022 MLB Draft class. However, the offensive abilities at the plate are robust with a potential plus hit tool and plus power. In Baltimores player development system I trust. He hit a 468 foot home run with a 112 mph exit velocity and his one 485 feet with an aluminum bat. Hes got five-category contributor and more valuable in roto formats written all over him. He already ripped up the upper minors in 2022. Jan 26, 2022. He also has a cannon for an arm and when he pitches can reach 97 mph with his fastball. In his 141 games there, Franklin racked up 27 doubles, 22 home runs, and 26 steals with a .288/.402/.499 slash line. I think Baltimore gets him to cut down on his in-zone whiffs and that could be enough to kickstart the hype train. Last season he slashed .387/.508/.863 with 32 home runs. What he does do is offset that with a good eye, so he will help in the OBP department. His changeup lags behind a bit but hes now in one of the best organizations for changeup development. The upside here is tremendous, so if thats the type of prospect you covet in FYPDs, give Allen a long look after pick 10. Frelick reminds me a bit of Pete Crow Armstrong who went a few picks later to the New York Mets last year. I just have questions about the hit tool, and if he cant make solid contact then the power and speed are nice but ultimately wont play as well in the fantasy game. Offsetting the heater is an upper-80s slider that flashes plus and an average changeup that shows potential for more. Ill agree that Kudrna was more impressive that day, but Mozzicato is a projectable arm with a above-average or better curveball and a feel for a changeup. Much of his power comes from pulled fly balls. He already stands tall at 66, but also has a high arm slot that creates a good downhill plane. He has shown exciting stuff, headlined by a filthy slider, but has a limited track record and is coming off Tommy John surgery. Posted on January 13, 2022 Patreon Post: Top 50 2022 Dynasty Baseball First Year Player Draft Rankings This list will go about 100 deep when the Top 1,000 Rankings get released in very early February, but with first year player drafts picking up in January, I wanted to get a Top 50 list out. Colliers bat really stands out with quick hands and a great feel for the barrel. After watching game film and studying these players for the better part of the last year, Chris Clegg and Eric Cross put their heads together and came up with their combined top-100 FYPD rankings for fantasy baseball purposes below. Every draft pick made in an FYPD is a risk. Lile is an average to above-average runner but the power is more of the gap to gap variety presently. Last season he hit 17 home runs and stole seven bases. (Clegg). College ball is well underway and high school ball is in full swing in some of the country. (Chris), From: Louisville | Drafted By: Milwaukee Brewers (Traded to BOS), Originally drafted by Milwaukee, Alex Binelas came to the Red Sox at the trade deadline as one of the return pieces in the Hunter Renfroe deal. Obviously different leagues have different rules, but Im asking here because I dont want my league to get wise. If not, feel free to drop a question in the comments so we can talk some baseball, pass the time. He took it opposite field and it nearly cleared the wall. If hes available around pick 30 in your FYPD, Id be tempted. Normally pitching prospects that go to Coors are complete write-offs for me in FYPDs but I like Hughes. This list will update as the season and offseason progress, so make sure to keep checking back in! The name of the game with Justin Crawford is speed. He also makes enough contact, and draws his fair share of walks so he should be a decent four-category contributor who hits in the middle of a lineup. Hosted by Chris Welsh aka The Welsh of www.inthisleague.com. After spurning the Red Sox last draft, Jud Fabian is now with their division rival. After a rough start in the complex league (small sample-size) Johnson showed why he was so highly touted with a 73% contact rate and a 32% hard-hit rate in SIngle-A. It has the makings of being a plus offering. (Eric), From: Trinity HS (KY) | Drafted By: Washington Nationals, Daylen Lile sneaking into the top-30 here is 100% on me. There is elite upside in Murphys arm. You can follow Jason on twitter at @JRBecks previous post next post Joendy Vargas, SS Los Angeles Dodgers. (Clegg), Drew Gilbert might be the most underrated player in FYPDs this season. I do hope Kansas Citys new front office doesnt ruin him the way they have ruined other prospects in the past. If the hit tool and approach can improve, Wood could be a high-impact corner outfielder at the highest level. (Clegg), Drafted: #17 Overall | From: Bishop Gorman HS (NV), This draft class was littered with second-generation stars and the Phillies decided to get in on that action by selecting Carl Crawfords son, Justin, with the 17th overall selection. The upside here is multiple seasons where Williams grabs 25+ stolen-bases, hits 15-18 home runs and hits in the .270-.280 range. He may be up in the second-half of 2023. If you are willing to invest in prep arms for fantasy, Painter is one of the best options" . A big 63 left, Ferris has a good three-pitch mix with his fastball, slider, and changeup all potentially being above-average or better in time. Hes a great upside selection after pick 20 in your FYPDs. We are gathered here to discuss players that will be available in your leagues First Year Player Drafts (or FYPDs for short). The 62 New Jersey prep right-hander is one of the most electric arms in the 2021 class, sitting in the upper-90s with good run and sink. In this new weekly series, I will be talking about the top fifty first-year eligible players and giving some insights to help you with your drafts this off-season. But the upside here is a 25 homer bat who hits in the .250-.260 range with okay walk-rates and 15-20 swipes. Winter gains and midnight cage sessions are beginning to reap their benefits. Leskos upside is immense, and it comes with a fastball that already sits mid-90s, an incredible changeup, and a dominant curveball. He will be a solid contributor because of his on-base abilities. November 25, 2021 9 8.2k 4 As the MLB offseason starts gaining momentum, I'm excited to share the first draft of my first-year player draft rankings! Hoglunds changeup is an above-average pitch and gives him a solid third offering. This is an upside play for me, and a bet on the organizationI know weird being confident in the Rockies. He had a well above average 89.7/94.1 MPH AVG/FB EV. Elijah Green possesses the best tools in the 2022 MLB Draft class. As nice as that 20/20 upside is, there are some concerns about Franklins ability to hit for average and his swing/miss issues. He does have the potential to be one of the best pitchers in this class thanks to an incredible changeup and a solid curve and fastball. (Clegg), Drafted: #11 Overall | From: Georgia Tech, Kevin Parada may not be the strongest behind the plate but his bat will certainly play. You've read the lists. Im also not crazy about this landing spot for his power given Comericas limitations. Hes currently a plus or better runner and has already flashed above-average raw power at times too with exceptional bat speed. FantraxHQ.com 2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings. And well much like Locklear, Melendezs carrying fantasy trait is his power. His future success could depend on how he returns from Tommy John Surgery. 2022 Preseason Top 100; Glossary. He may be a high strikeout SP3 with potential for more. SS Marcelo Mayer| Red Sox| 19 3. He has a compact, but quick swing and hits to all parts of the field. Mayer could grow into plus power as he already displays great raw power. He pairs that speed with good bat-to-ball skills and should be an asset in batting average formats and should get on-base at a solid clip as well. Some will look to the performance of Ha-Seong Kim last year and say they are out on Suzuki. The 63 Venezuelan outfielder has demonstrated a good feel for hitting from the right side and has flashed above-average or better power already with projection for more as he fills out his frame. (Clegg), Tyler Locklear may be one of the more underrated bats in the draft class, and his profile is very conducive to fantasy. There is some swing and miss in the profile, but if it all clicks, Green could be a top-five fantasy baseball asset. The Tennessee product makes high-end contact and has sneaky good power. Brown has the speed and explosiveness to be a stolen-base threat and has shown the power to possibly be a 20-20 threat at the highest level. (Cross), Ivan Melendez has monster power in his bat and was one of the best bats in college baseball last season. He has a smooth swing from the left side of the plate and has great mechanics with his swing. Read The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational with 2022 Champ Michael Richards of Triple Play! He eats, sleeps, & breathes baseball. I wanted to take a big swing on. He was the best player on the best team in college baseball for most of 2022. I think the power is closer to above-average so 22-25 homers as opposed to 30, and I think hell hit like .260 with solid walk-rates. Addison Barger TOR, 3B/SS, 23.5 - Barger has one of the most beautiful and beastly lefty swings in the minors, and he used it to go deep off a 95.5 MPH David Bednar fastball. LaMar Gibson | 2/9/2023 Load More Articles . Seattle does a fantastic job with their IFAs and I would expect nothing different this time around. The ultimate upside is a .270 hitter with good walk-rates, 25 homers and 25 steals a season. Bolte is a toolsy high school outfielder with an exciting power/speed blend, but still needs to work on improving as a pure hitter and limiting the swing/miss to his game. Druw Jones is the clear-cut top prospect in this year's draft with a case to be a true five-category player. (Eric), From: Williamsville East (NY) | Drafted By: Miami Marlins, Joe Mack was one of the top catchers in the draft last year. Hjerpe is going to get some of that Cardinals devil magic dusted on him and hes going to become a fantasy stud. . He was elite in the NPB last season, posting a .317/.433/.636 slash with 38 home runs and nine stolen bases. Melton hits the ball hard, but also puts it on the ground often, but if he can correct that, there is plenty of power and speed in his profile. Allen is still raw at the plate, but the hope is that the contact skills and natural feel for hitting will increase now that hes solely focusing on baseball. Whether he remains a starter or a reliever is very much in the air. His ability to miss bats at a high clip makes him very intriguing for fantasy purposes and I have no doubts that the Cleveland organization can continue to help him maintain and improve his command/control profile even further. His stuff got better, his fastball velocity ticked up, and he added a slider. Pallette has a big fastball that can get up to 99 and mixes in a changeup and curveball. The issue is he also has no idea where his stuff is going. All opinions expressed are that of his own. 2. 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