Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 14 Asa Lacy, LHP (January rank #2) Mejia currently plays the role of part-time Utility player for the Royals. Highest Level: Rookie. Acquired: 2020 Draft, Rd 4, Pick 105 Current Level: High-A. Lets take a look at the 2021 Top 50 Royals Prospects! Matias is a former Top 100 prospect and arguably a cautionary tale about lower-level strikeout rates, as he hasn't K'd less than 35% of the time since 2017, though his 70-grade power should enable the 23-year-old to play upper-level pro baseball, or abroad, for many years. Grant Gambrell, RHP Organizations love players like him because they know what they have and arent fully dependent on guys to hit lofty ceilings. Highest Level: MLB 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. Another 2018 Draft pitcher, Daniel Lynch, is ranked behind Witt at No. Void in ONT. Age: 24 With a move off of 1B, the Royals appear to be trying Cancel out at 2B. Age: 27 Yefri Del Rosario, RHP He has the look of a mid-rotation arm or possible late inning bullpen piece. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency I didnt quite get the selection of Loftin at the end of the first round of the 2020 draft, and I still dont quite see the upside in him now. Tagged: 2021 Mid-Season Top 30, Tampa Bay Rays, Shane Baz, Vidal Brujan, Greg Jones, Josh Lowe, Xavier Edwards, Carlos Colmenarez, Taylor Walls, Ian Seymour, Taj Bradley, Cole Wilcox, Heriberto Hernandez, Seth Johnson, Nick Bitsko, J.J. Goss, Blake Hunt, Carson Williams, Cooper Kinney, Curtis Mead, Tommy Romero, Brent Honeywell, Tobias Myers, Since 2018, Steele only has 49 innings under his belt. Its been a bumpy and injury-prone road since. 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 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. Bobby Witt Jr. began the year as baseballs No. He was really good in college, so the Royals will continue to extend the leash for their 2nd round pick from 2019. Just called up to Omaha, Coleman fared well out the bullpen for AA Northwest Arkansas, highlighted by a 37:5 K:BB ratio in 24 2/3 IP. 3. 16. Futures Focus Episode 42: 2021 MLB Draft Review, Minnesota Twins 2021 Midseason Top 50 Prospects. Look for Heath to get some playing time as a platoon outfielder this year in Kansas City. 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. 36. 22. Acquired: 2017 Free Agency He still has a long way to go, but fans shouldnt write him off just because of his draft position. 5. Sebastian Rivero, C (January rank #38) Jeison Guzman, SS (January rank #36) Age: 21 A former buzzy catching prospect, the hype surrounding Melendez has subsided. Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency 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. Age: 22 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. 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. I have to cut Gambrell some slack as he made 10 starts after being drafted out of Oregon State. Vinnie Pasquantino knocks one out of the park and puts @ODUBaseball on the board early in the 1st. If you'd like to cross-reference this list with the pre-season, here is the Phillies List. Charlie Neuweiler, RHP. Age: 19 Age: 26 Seven of the Royals top 10 prospects are hitters, while most of the Royals pitchers populate in the middle of the list. Darryl Collins, OF Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 33 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. Baseball Prospectus ranked Witt #2 on their mid-season top 50 update . . 9. Highest Level: Rookie The flamethrower out of Eastern Illinois possesses a 4 pitch mix, with the changeup still in development. Jonathan Bowlan, RHP (January rank #20) Where the Blue Jays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. His results have been mixed with decent strikeout numbers but high walk totals in Low-A. @n_pratto do you think youre funny or something? Age: 26 Highest Level: MLB Age: 24 Highest Level: College A third-round pick of the Royals in 2021 and one-time LSU commit, the 19-year-old Kansas City native hit .226 over 113 games last season at low-A Columbia and batted .281 at the rookie level in. Highest Level: Low A Counting down MLB's Top 10 farm systems. He hit for good power at Arkansas and had some good exit velocity metrics, but hit just two home runs as a pro. Age: 25 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, Age: 25 42. Kyle Isbel, OF Current Level: AAA. The Royals have some young studs ranked among their best prospects, but they also have a number on the verge of the Majors. This is the midseason Top 30 Prospects update with new rankings and OFP where needed as well as new draftees. Hes well-rounded in his skill set, with ability to hit, some power, and some moderate speed. 46. The recent call-up has performed well for AAA Omaha and has thrust himself into the conversation surrounding the backup 3B for the Royals. 4. It was just over a month ago in 2017 when our Founding Father, Patrick Brennan, released our very first top 30 prospects list. Age: 23 Highest Level: Triple A Acquired: 2014 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 56 14. 3 K. pic.twitter.com/DUxZ5cDAKn, Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) May 15, 2021, 17. 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. Acquired: 2018 Amateur Free Agency Age: 26 Age: 22 The versatile fielder isnt a glove-only prospect; he has a good feel to hit with 10-15 homers at peak. 47. 24. All he has to do is put everything together (much easier said than. Where the Rays' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Thats probably why the Royals targeted the right-hander in their trade with the Twins for Michael A. Taylor. Barring injury, hell be the jewel of the Royals deep arsenal of hurlers. There are experts out there who know a lot more about these players than I do - Baseball America has their Royals prospect list, MLB Pipeline does a top 30 list, and Keith Law will be out with his Royals list tomorrow. 35. Hell need to develop better command, but he still has late-inning reliever potential. Current Level: Low-A. Current Level: High-A. Kelvin Gutierrez, 3B April 12, 2023. Highest Level: MLB If the Royals need a late-inning, double play, this is the guy to call upon. Christian Chamberlain, LHP April 5, 2023. Who is Andrew Painter? Highest Level: Rookie Current Level: Low-A. Nick Pratto, 1B 36. Age: 19 Acquired: 2015 Amateur Free Agency Acquired: 2019 Draft, Rd 2, Pick 70 Drew Parrish, LHP (January unranked) Gavin Cross is the real deal, multiple scouts said throughout this process, and the No. Age: 24 But to get to where they want to be, the Royals will have to rely on their young talent, just like they did in their 2014-15 run to the World Series. Age: 20 Current Level: High-A. 38. 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. Fall: Jeison Guzman, SS (2020: No. 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. This Lizandro Rodriguez kid can swing it. 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. Back from Classic, Lopez eyes Opening Day roster. 1 guy and leads a position-player-heavy Top 10. Kansas City Royals 2021 Top 50 Prospects January 9, 2021 Michael Kelley AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists 0 Graphic design by John Stewart, @jonance on Twitter The Royals continue to stockpile talent, as the championship run of 2015 fades further into the rear-view mirror. #Royals Bobby Witt Jr. hasnt even played above Rookie ball and hes out here making it look easy! Plus stuff, good sequencing and well above average control have front offers staffers dreaming of a Lacy-Lynch 1-2 punch. 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. 2. Acquired: 2020 Draft Rd 1, Pick 4 Current Level: AA. Recovery from Tommy John surgery is always an exercise in patience; Tillo has just resumed his rehab assignment. He doesnt seem to have any major flaws in his game, but his plus skills seem to be speed, positional versatility, and intangibles - attributes that were championed by Dayton Moore. Highest Level: AA. With a high OBP, he is a terror on the basepaths. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 6 Angel Berroa #15, 2002. Highest Level: Low A As the heir apparent to Salvador Perez, Melendezs 2021 redemption tour is in full swing. The speed hasnt faded, however, the clock is dwindling on Hicklens ability to make an impact for the Royals. 7 on Top 100)2. Age: 24 He was even better there, crushing 16 homers and posting a .972 OPS. Likely a strong number 2 starter with a mid 90s fastball, plus slider, and plus changeup. Lee has been gifted with tremendous speed, as he finished with the 2nd highest SB total in MiLB during the 2019 season. Catchers with superb defense have value. Local Kansas City product Ben Kudrna is the Royals top pitching prospect at No. Current Level: AA. 40. Waters should get a shot at a lot of playing time in Kansas City this year, likely in right field. 440 FEET. Age: 22 Cox has mid-rotation upside with a very nice fastball/curveball combination. Current Level: Rookie. He came to the Royals and immediately hit, even after joining the big leagues. Raised in the Midwest, and with lots of baseball. You can also read Prospects Live, David Leskys top Royals prospect list and Royals Farm Report still has good analysis of Royals prospects. Age: 23 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. Its safe to say that Pratto hasnt lived up to expectation. The Crimson Tide product has a nice blend of power, speed, and hit. The Royals farm teams love to run. K rate is down (-1.5%) and BB rate (+1.3%) is up for the college lefty out of Mercer. Acquired: 2017 Draft, Rd 3, Pick 90 39. 32. Brady McConnell, SS (January rank #17) 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. This will be harder to do as he moves up levels, but if he can find success, hell rise up the rankings to one day have a shot at the big leagues. Age: 25 Current Level: MLB. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 12 So uhh.this Alec Marsh kid is pretty good. All 10 of the prospects ranked in the Royals Top 10 are homegrown players, with nine coming via the Draft and one (Erick Pena, No. Highest Level: MLB 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. 2 prospect; hell be an Opening Day outfielder and play behind the plate in 2023. Highest Level: Rookie 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! 15. Otherwise mediocre results at age-appropriate levels are cause for concern. Pitcher has made two mistakes to Massey tonight and Massey didnt miss either of em. Panzini was part of that 2021 high school pitcher class, befriending Kudrna and Mozzicato. 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. Hes athletic and strong with a good walk rate (13 percent last year) and could play either corner outfield position. Age: 22 Bowlan has answered concerns over development of secondary offering. Age: 21 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. Where the Mariners' Top 30 prospects are starting season. Where applicable, youll see a players name hyperlinked. #Royals No. 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. Peyton Wilson, 2B/OF (January rank N/A) Age: 21 Control, and an excellent changeup allow him to rack up the strikeouts. Super high ceiling for Pena. Age: 24 37. Age: 21 He's got a big fastball and that's about it in terms of high-profile stuff. 2. Tier 4: Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact Age: 24 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. 4. I view Gutierrez as a pinch hitter, defensive replacement type of player. Tyler Gentry, OF Current Level: MLB. Royals traded Benintendi to NYY for No. Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. Josh Staumont, RHP MJ Melendez, C (January rank #15) 21. Top 30 by Team. Cayden Wallace, 3B Complete Top 30 list Biggest jump/fall Here are the players whose ranks changed the most from the 2022 preseason list to the 2023 preseason list: Nick Loftin, UTIL 5. Seuly Matias, OF The strikeout are there, but so is an elevated walk rate in his first professional season. MJ Melendez began last year as the Royals No. Highest Level: Rookie He seems capable of at least serving as a backup catcher at the big league level, and he may get that chance thi year. Massey is a bats-left, throws-right 2nd baseman with the propensity to hit for a solid average with some surprising pop. #LetsGlow pic.twitter.com/9sSewyomSn. Samuel Valerio, RHP Scouting the Kansas City Royals international signing class, including Wilmin Candelario, a super smooth shortstop signed for $847,500 at 16 years old https://t.co/2mEqTVGxfx pic.twitter.com/WJs19UN8ep. Easily a top 5 prospect, early struggles at AA have given way to Witt displaying all of the exciting tools he possesses. Vinnie Pasquantino jumped to No. When it comes to 6-foot-7 center fielders, the only current example is, ironically, Aaron Judge. April 5, 2023. Highest Level: Double A 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. 48. Highest Level: High A With the advancement of a level up to High-A, Morel has fought some control problems with a 6.4 BB/9 rate. Staumont has taken hold of a high-leverage spot in KCs pen. 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. These list wont have updated reports on the players, were saving that for the offseason. Kansas City Royals' 2021 Pre-Season Top 50 Prospects Nate shares his top 50 Royals' dynasty prospects. 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. Age: 22 35. Highest Level: College 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. Servais sets starting rotation; Celesten visits Mariners. Age: 23 pic.twitter.com/UMatRBjAAP, Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) July 21, 2020. Acquired: 2016 Amateur Free Agency Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor Current Level: Low-A. So far, the production hasnt met the expectations when they signed him in 2015. Blewett made 2 relief appearances in Kansas City and didnt set the world on fire. 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. While the Royals have drafted well, Im sure the fan base would trade every single prospect on this list for another World Championship. Acquired: 2016 Amateur Free Agency Hell need to improve plate discipline to be able to move up the ladder. Edward Olivares, OF (January rank #22) Age: 21 Age: 22 Jackson Kowar, RHP (January rank #5) I love the Braves, bat flips and outfield assists. Zach Haake, RHP . Garcia didnt have much power in 2021, or in 2022 in Northwest Arkansas, but he suddenly smacked seven home runs in 40 games for Omaha after his mid-season promotion. pic.twitter.com/DxTmRPMmA1, Royals Farm Report (@RoyalsFarm) July 11, 2021, 23. Acquired: 2016 Amateur Free Agency Age: 24 11. Highest Level: Rookie 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. Highest Level: Rookie Highest Level: High A Alec Marsh, RHP A prospect to bump up higher in OBP leagues, Collins has displayed great athleticism and his ability to get on base is unquestioned. 43. Its understandable for the cupboards to be bare immediately following the successful journey up the mountain to baseballs best. After thoroughly dominating Double-A Northwest Arkansas for two and a half months, the Royals have finally promoted top prospects Bobby Witt Jr., age 21, and Nick Pratto, age 22, to Triple-A. 29. :@OMAStormChasers pic.twitter.com/9KdWBMCfX2. Current Level: MLB. Michael Kelley 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. 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. Chalk up 2020 as learning year for Zuber, as the Royals called him up for 23 appearances, with mediocre results. Age: 21 3. With lack of control being a problem, its more likely than not that Haake transitions to the bullpen. Highest Level: MLB Now that hes another year removed from his injury, perhaps he can get back to being a strike-thrower with a solid 93-95 mph fastball and curve. The 2020 #MLBDraft prospect is among @jimcallisMLBs top performers from the game: https://t.co/LyvbjCEPtg pic.twitter.com/n4ulSX01Y7, MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 23, 2019. Ford and Amador were ranked as top 100 prospects by Baseball America, and I suspect Jensen - who is younger than the other three - could make the list next year. Nick Loftin, 2B/SS Age: 22 As we get into the rankings, heres a quick breakdown of how the Tier system works here at Prospects1500: Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years Nick Loftin, UTIL5. Charles is pretty raw as a high school two-way athlete, but the upside here is enormous. 9. Acquired: 2016 Draft, Rd 29 But I thought Id at least take a stab ranking Royals prospects, and Im curious about what you think about the state of the Royals farm system. Fermn is already 27 years old, really too old for prospect status. That hasnt resulted in the strikeout rates youd like to see, but a 3.48 ERA as one of the few teenage pitchers in the Carolina League is still impressive. He has a strong arm and should profile best in right field, and I wouldnt be surprised if hes patrolling Kauffman Stadium by 2024. Bobby Witt Jr., SS (January rank #1) Ben Kudrna, RHP 3. Age: 21 | Highest Level: AAAPre-Season Rank: 1 | Pre-Season OFP: 60Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 22 | Highest Level: AAAPre-Season Rank: 14 | Pre-Season OFP: 45Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 22 | Highest Level: A+Pre-Season Rank: 2 | Pre-Season OFP: 55Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 22 | Highest Level: AAAPre-Season Rank: 16 | Pre-Season OFP: 40Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 23 | Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: 4 | Pre-Season OFP: 50Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 24 | Highest Level: MLBPre-Season Rank: 3 | Pre-Season OFP: 50Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 18 | Highest Level: Draft2021 MLB Draft Rank: 49, Age: 24 | Highest Level: MLBPre-Season Rank: 6 | Pre-Season OFP: 50Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 18 | Highest Level: ComplexPre-Season Rank: 5 | Pre-Season OFP: 50Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 24 | Highest Level: MLBPre-Season Rank: 7 | Pre-Season OFP: 45Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 27 | Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: 8 | Pre-Season OFP: 45Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 18 | Highest Level: Draft2021 MLB Draft Rank: 31, Age: 21 | Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: NA | Pre-Season OFP: NA, Age: 23 | Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: NA | Pre-Season OFP: NA, Age: 24 | Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: 18 | Pre-Season OFP: 40Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 24 | Highest Level: A+Pre-Season Rank: 15 | Pre-Season OFP: 45Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 22 | Highest Level: A+Pre-Season Rank: 9 | Pre-Season OFP: 45Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 19 | Highest Level: APre-Season Rank: 19 | Pre-Season OFP: 40Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 18 | Highest Level: Draft2021 MLB Draft Rank: 113, Age: 20 | Highest Level: APre-Season Rank: 10 | Pre-Season OFP: 45Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 17 | Highest Level: IFAPre-Season Rank: 21 | Pre-Season OFP: 40Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 25 | Highest Level: MLBPre-Season Rank: NA | Pre-Season OFP: NA, Age: 21 | Highest Level: Draft2021 MLB Draft Rank: 92, Age: 21 | Highest Level: A+Pre-Season Rank: 13 | Pre-Season OFP: 45Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 21 | Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: 23 | Pre-Season OFP: 40Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 24 | Highest Level: MLBPre-Season Rank: 24 | Pre-Season OFP: 40Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 24 | Highest Level: AAPre-Season Rank: 26 | Pre-Season OFP: 40Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 22 | Highest Level: A+Pre-Season Rank: 27 | Pre-Season OFP: 40Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 23 | Highest Level: A+Pre-Season Rank: 39 | Pre-Season OFP: 35Pre-Season Scouting Report, Age: 23 | Highest Level: APre-Season Rank: NA | Pre-Season OFP: NA, 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, Emmanuel Rivera, Peyton Wilson, Will Klein, Yefri Del Rosario, Ronald Bolanos, Jon Heasley, Noah Murdock, Michael Massey, Kale Emshoff, Kansas City Royals 2021 Mid-Season Top 30 Prospects, PODCAST: The Field and Stream - Episode 5, Cleveland 2021 Mid-Season Top 30 Prospects. Raised in the Midwest, and with lots of baseball. 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. A couple spots down at No. But there are still plenty of rising prospects to know. 47. More figure to follow. Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor 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?' He has one of the strongest arms in the Royals system, profiling best in right field. 3. April 2, 2023. While some scouts compare him to another former Royal, Carlos Beltran, I see Pena getting a heavy dose of right field. 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. 10. Current Level: AA. 18. Acquired: 2018 Draft, Rd 1, Pick 34 Asa Lacy, LHP (No. Age: 24 31. Grant Gavin, RHP Age: 19 AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists Seuly Matias, OF (January rank #25) Current Level: Rookie. Still in need of more seasoning, Isbel still profiles as a high-floor solid contributor for a 5 year stretch in the majors. AL Central, General, MiLB, Royals, Top 50 Lists Wallace played third base last year, but I think his future is in right field, where he can put his rocket arm on display. The Storm Chasers dont play in high-altitude bandboxes in the Pacific Coast League anymore, so was this some newfound power or just a fluke? 45. The curret crop of prospects is impressive, with the farm system ranked No. Emilio Marquez, LHP (January unranked) His 10th home run of the season! 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